Film Journalist/Critic @ Cinema Citizen Blog; wEnews; Rio Times. Pres @ Alliance of Women Film Journalists @AWFJ.org; Co-Chair CriticsChoiceDocAwards @ BFCA.
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Joined March 2009
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#YourMotherYourMotherYourMother starring #MahershalaAli takes viewers on a desperate and violent spiritual journey that shows that dedicated parents come in all shapes and sizes, says @TeejFlix1. More here. awfj.org/blog/2026/10/08/you…
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The erotic psychological thriller #Verity, the latest of author Colleen Hoover's works adapted for the screen, is creepy and melodramatic yet stylish, thanks in part to a spectacular estate, says @susangranger. More here. awfj.org/blog/2026/10/08/ver…
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Although its pacing won't be for everyone, #WhatRemains (#Artakalan) features compelling central performances and a poetic rumination about how to balance the creative process with the demands of life in society, says @jen4green. More from #SSIFF2026. awfj.org/blog/2026/09/21/wha…
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Critic Justine Walford reviews Selma Hayek starrer #WithoutBlood, directed by Angelina Jolie, saying there's depth beyond what most critics are dismissing. Read her take here: awfj.org/blog/2026/09/18/wit…
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Progress in female representation has been made in some Primetime Emmy categories for producing, directing, writing, and editing, but there are very noticeable decreases in other categories - in 6 categories, women aren't nominated at all.
Full report: womensmediacenter.com/report…
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Director #GabrielMascaro sets @dekanalog.bsky.social's #TheBlueTrail in the future where seniors 75+ must live in a special colony. In this lovely @AWFJ #MovieOfTheWeek, Tereza (Denise Weinberg) refuses to go, finds adventure, discovers herself. Reviews: awfj.org/blog/2026/03/28/mov…
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Powerful @sonyclassics tale of colonialism and racism in Rhodesia from a child's POV. Directorial debut from #EmbethDavidtz (who wrote and stars) brings Alexandra Fuller's memoir to life in #DontLetsGoToTheDogsTonight, the @AWFJ #MovieOfTheWeek. Reviews: awfj.org/blog/2025/07/06/mov…
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July is Disability Pride Month and the @AWFJ SPOTLIGHT is on deaf actress/activist #MillicentSimmonds (@Millie_SimmPage) who advocates for those with disabilities. Representation matters, especially now. The star of #AQuietPlace spoke to Leslie Combemale: awfj.org/blog/2025/06/29/spo…
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Great cast and lots of violent action can't save @oldguard2movie, which has immortals return in a murky and morose story. It's initially confusing and eventually boring. Old immortals, new ones — you won't care. @LynnVenhaus watched so you won't have to: awfj.org/wp-content/uploads/…
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You know Millicent Simmonds, the breakout star of #Wonderstruck and #AQuietPlace.
Did you know the young actress is already a career-long advocate for greater access and better roles for Deaf performers? She’s our July AWFJ #Spotlight!
Read it here: awfj.org/blog/2025/06/29/spo…
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AWFJ's @valeriekalfrin is unimpressed with #JurassicWorldRebirth, saying it "has no sense of wonder anymore about these phenomenal creatures." and that "more Jurassic World Rebirth leans into genetic mutations, the less impressive it becomes".
Read more: awfj.org/blog/2025/07/07/jur…
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Lynn Venhaus considers the "gritty and gripping" #40acres, set in a grim post-apocalyptic world where the battleground is a family farm, and starring a ferocious Danielle Deadwyler. Her review: awfj.org/blog/2025/07/07/40-…
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Those darn genetically altered dinosaurs just keep terrorizing the Delgado family. @dcarson_critic says in #JurassicWorldRebirth the thrills are familiar, but they are wonderful. Read more here: awfj.org/blog/2025/07/07/jur…
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What #JurassicWorldRebirth lacks in awe it makes up for with action and suspense. @susangranger says the 7th film in the popular franchise is a box office hit. Read her full review here: awfj.org/blog/2025/07/07/jur…
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After crafting an insightful profile of Gilda Radner, filmmaker #LisaDApolito turns her lens to the life and career of ventriloquist Shari Lewis in #ShariandLambChop. Learn more about D'Apolito from @BAMOK here.
awfj.org/blog/2025/07/11/wee…
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Writer-director James Gunn reboots the DC Cinematic Universe with #Superman, creating "an intergalactic hodgepodge of humor and humanity," says @TeejFlix1. There's a lot going on plot-wise, but star David Corenswet fits the suit nicely. More in her review.
awfj.org/blog/2025/07/09/sup…
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Prime Video's #HeadsofState is "a remarkably entertaining action/buddy comedy" that relies on Idris Elba and John Cena's ability to energetically bicker and banter through one diverting dilemma after another, says @susangranger. More in her review here.
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#JurassicWorldRebirth offers "familiar but still wonderful thrills," says @dcarson_critic, along with CGI that integrates smoothly with live action to enhance the suspense. More in her review here.
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Jennifer Merin (Earthling) retweeted
Engaging doc about ventriloquist & puppet master Shari Lewis — and sidekick Lamb Chop — is the @AWFJ #MovieOfTheWeek. Director #LisaDApolito presents both the woman & the dedicated performer in #ShariAndLambChop, an illuminating @KinoLorber film. Reviews: awfj.org/blog/2025/07/13/mov…
