As legendary rock critic Lester Bangs, Hoffman gives Almost Famous its critical reference point, as the middle ground between the two worlds the young William (Patrick Fugit) is juggling. (maddwolf.com)
Soon, he has befriended the legendary rock critic Lester Bangs (beautifully played by Philip Seymour Hoffman) who gives him his first journalistic assignment. (combustiblecelluloid.com)
A stark contrast to the now - forlorn future - faith of folks like rock critic Simon Reynolds, discussed in the Songbook post below. (firstthings.com)