David Ansen (b.1949) is an American film critic, journalist, and writer, best known for his tenure as senior film critic at Newsweek (1977–2008.) His insightful reviews shaped modern film criticism, earning industry recognition.
Born in Los Angeles, Ansen graduated from Harvard University, where he developed a passion for cinema and storytelling. Before joining Newsweek, he was chief film critic for The Real Paper in Boston. His reviews examined films’ cultural and social impact, establishing him as a respected voice. Ansen served on the Sundance Film Festival jury (1987, 1992) and as Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Film Festival (2010–14.) In 2015, he became lead programmer for the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Beyond journalism, Ansen wrote several documentary films, including The Divine Greta Garbo (1990,) The One, The Only… Groucho (1991,) All About Bette (1994,) and Elizabeth Taylor (1996.) His contributions to film history and analysis remain influential.
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We define ourselves, in part, by the discriminations we make. The value of what we love is enriched by our understanding of what we dislike.
—David Ansen
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