Twilight of the Media Critics  Yesterday, the already-shrunken
world of media reporting lost its two grandest figures: Jim
Romenesko, the quiet man who singlehandedly set the agenda, like
a front page editor for all media news (semi-retiring, by
choice); and Slate's Jack Shafer—America's most consistently
fearless press critic (laid off). Step back. Look around at the
smoldering carnage of the media critic landscape. Who's left to
carry the "harassing one's own industry colleagues" torch? A
brief look, below.  David Carr: media columnist, New York Times
Carr is left as America's last famous media critic, especially
with his new movie stardom. He must be feeling lonely. He should
be, right about now.  Howard Kurtz: DC bureau chief, The Daily
Beast Spouter of conventional wisdom. Platitudinous.
Inessential. Kurtz has always been a strong media *reporter* and
bland, worthless media critic.   Michael Wolff: editor, Adweek
He's still making noise and making people as uncomfortable as he
can, which has always been