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Critic Spotlight

  • Rosa Parra
    Rosa Parra

    is the co-founder of the Latinx Lens podcast & assistant editor at In Their Own League. She’s a member of LEJA, OAFFC, & HCA. Find Rosa @rosasreviews

  • Mike Sargent
    Mike Sargent

    is Chief Film Critic for WBAI Radio's REELWORLD. He’s also a founding member & co-president of the Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC). Find Mike @mikeonscreen

  • Shea Vassar
    Shea Vassar

    is a Cherokee Nation citizen & journalist based out of Lenapehoking (Brooklyn, NY). She contributes to Film School Rejects, JumpCut Online & Film Daze. Find Shea @justsheavassar

  • Bay Area Reporter
    Bay Area Reporter

    is a weekly San Francisco-based newspaper serving the LGBTQIA+ community, known for its advocacy and broad circulation. Find Bay Area Reporter @eBARnews

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Latest Reviews

Movies

  • Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

    The demographic that shipped the predecessor to $350 million worldwide(!!!) should be delighted that [Will] Gluck and co. have adhered to that old chestnut of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

    ‐ Peter Gray, The AU Review

  • Nobody

    Bob Odenkirk's performance, the hardcore action and the dry humor help trump the flaws on this satisfactory punch and shoot'em flick. [Full review in Spanish]

    ‐ Fico Cangiano, CineXpress

  • The Mimic

    It's a feat inside a nesting doll of arrogance, with enough color to make it attractive.

    ‐ Bill Arceneaux, Of Those Who

DVD/Streaming

  • Godzilla

    We're looking for bombast and with the newly remixed soundtrack, specifically for home viewing, Godzilla's never sounded better.

    ‐ Douglas Davidson, Elements of Madness

  • Event Horizon

    Barring the miraculous discovery of the legendary cut footage, this is the definitive home-video presentation of Paul W.S. Anderson's cult classic.

    ‐ Jake Cole, Slant Magazine

  • PG: Psycho Goreman

    Fans of toy lines and tie-in merchandise connected to the age-old summer blockbuster, the team behind Psycho Goreman pull out all the stops with this fully loaded throwback Blu-ray.

    ‐ Drew Tinnin, Dread Central

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