GENERAL CRITICISM

Judged by Tim Page, The Washington Post, winner of the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for criticism.

First Place
Richard Nilsen, The Arizona Republic, "The Art of Matter"

"[The winner is] a terrific introduction to the art of the critic - explaining just what it is a critic does and providing a necessary art lesson at the same time."

Second Place
Richard Nilsen, The Arizona Republic, "Strokes of Genius"

"A fine, thorough job of explaining Monet, complete with other opinions that flesh out the portrait."

Third Place
Ed Lebow, Phoenix New Times, "Cyber Optics"

"Great lead, great idea - I wish the rest of the piece were as interesting as the beginning."

Honorable Mention
M.V. Moorhead, Phoenix New Times, "As We Like It"

"Lively film criticism - not too flip, not too reverential, informative and bright."