Glenn Kenny

Glenn Kenny is a film critic and journalist who writes for The New York Times. He covers a variety of genres and topics, from action movies to documentaries to biographies.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/glenn-kenny

44%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The author seems to have a positive bias towards Jake Gyllenhaal and his movies. He praises his acting skills, physical appearance, and charisma in the remake of Road House. He also compares him favorably to Patrick Swayze, who played the original character.
  • The author uses words like 'ripped', 'smiley', 'pummeling' and 'delivered' to describe Jake Gyllenhaal's actions in a violent way that suggests he enjoys or approves of his role as a fighter and bouncer.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • However, there is a possibility that he might have some hidden biases towards Jake Gyllenhaal and his movies due to their popularity and marketing potential.
  • The author does not seem to have any clear conflicts of interest in his review. He does not mention any personal or professional ties to the filmmakers, actors, or distributors of Road House.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • The author also contradicts himself by saying Jake Gyllenhaal gives dry inquiries before pummeling his opponents, which suggests he is humorous or empathetic, while also calling him a drifter who feels guilty about killing someone. This implies that he has mixed feelings and expectations for the character.
  • The author contradicts himself by saying the remake is a pastiche of a pastiche, implying it lacks originality and value, but then says it amps up the action, suggesting it adds excitement and entertainment.
  • The author contradicts himself by saying the remake is more scenic than the original while also calling it an amped up action film. This implies that he thinks both films are not authentic and lack value.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • He also implies that Jake Gyllenhaal's character is both humorous and remorseful, which are contradictory emotions for a violent protagonist.
  • He suggests that the remake adds excitement to an already over-the-top genre without providing any evidence or examples of how it does so.
  • The author uses deceptive practices by making false or misleading statements about the remake of Road House. He implies that it is less authentic and valuable than the original while also claiming it has more scenic value.

Recent Articles

The New Road House Remake: A Violent Action Movie with a Smiley Drifter and Looney Tunes-Inspired Action Scenes

The New Road House Remake: A Violent Action Movie with a Smiley Drifter and Looney Tunes-Inspired Action Scenes

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 The new Road House remake is a violent action movie that focuses on pandemonium rather than philosophy. Jake Gyllenhaal plays an even more ripped version of the main character Dalton, who has reinvented himself as a smiley drifter after killing an opponent in the ring and feeling guilty about it. The new Road House remake is directed by Doug Liman, who approaches action sequences like a live-action Looney Tunes and flings the camera around to make them look more dynamic.