Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume. 33, Number 10. 8 July, 1970
Benson Booms out
Benson Booms out
Sir,
Mr Benson's reviews of Boom and Elvira Madigan tell me nothing except that when it comes to film, this particular reviewer is extremely confused and simply lacks the ability to adequately express in words, the 'feel' of a film. His aimless, meandering review' of Boom is little more than a written description of his inability to respond to it and is of no real interest to anyone, except himself; as for Elvira Madigan, ceaseless confusions blur any of the solidity of point of view he might have in the first place.
Film has changed considerably over the last few years; Mr Benson's reviews suggest an inability to keep up with it all.
Stewart Young