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(Journalist, Film critic) Bosley Crowther Jr. was an influential American journalist, writer, and film critic known for his 27-year tenure at The New York Times. His critiques shaped the careers of actors, directors, and screenwriters, although some found them overly harsh. Crowther was a notable advocate for foreign-language cinema in the 1950s and 1960s, championing filmmakers like Roberto Rossellini, Vittorio De Sica, Ingmar Bergman, and Federico Fellini.