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THE BRIDE! Finds Her Voice by Upsetting Genre Narratives, from Creature Feature to Noir Film to Hollywood Musical — The Wayward Curator Why The Bride of Frankenstein Is So Much Better than Frankenstein

AFCC member Mary Kay McBrayer examines the new film #TheBride www.waywardcurator.com/thearchive/t... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

Nocturnal Forever decoding the language of film.

AFCC wants to welcome new member Damius Green to the Atlanta Film Critics Circle! You can find Damius's reviews at www.youtube.com/@NocturnalCr... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

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AFCC wants to welcome new member Carlos Diaz to the Atlanta Film Critics Circle! You can find Carlos's reviews at www.youtube.com/@TheMisfitPond #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

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AFCC wants to welcome new member Sasha Raquel to the Atlanta Film Critics Circle! You can find Sasha's reviews at www.youtube.com/@SashaRaquel #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

Hoppers Review: Pixar Finds Laughs in Constant Anger The new Pixar movie’s pro-environment message sits comfortably alongside a story about working alongside those who infuriate us.

AFCC member Matt Goldberg @mattgoldberg.bsky.social reviews the new Pixar film #Hoppers saying "there’s plenty to find funny and charming about Hoppers, which will have you laughing and then headed to your local nature preserve to see how things are going." www.commentarytrack.net/hoppers-revi...

Interview: Werner Herzog & Steve Boyes Discuss 'Ghost Elephants' The filmmaker and his protagonist talk about their work on/in the film and how advances in technology are NOT changing their respective quests for the truth.

AFCC member Christopher Campbell (@nonfics) interviews director Werner Herzog and Steve Boyes about their @NatGeo documentary #GhostElephants www.nonfics.com/p/werner-her... #AFCC #ForTheLoveOfMovies

Atlanta experts don’t shred ‘bodice-ripping’ version of ‘Wuthering Heights’ The AJC polled academics and film critics for their take on the hit film adaption of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel “Wuthering Heights” and got some interestingly divided opinions.

AFCC member Felicia Feaster polled regional academics, film critics and authors for their take on British director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel #WutheringHeights www.ajc.com/arts-enterta... #AFCC #ForTheLoveOfMovies

Disney Pixar's "Hoppers" Is A Fun Original Ride - Three If By Space Disney has been dominating the box office lately, with Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire & Ash dominating Q4 and the start of 2026. As both films begin to

AFCC member Robert Prentice reviews #Hoppers saying "Hoppers is a fun story with solid comedic moments, with a familiar story formula." www.threeifbyspace.net/2026/03/disn... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

Scream 7 A weekly blog that shows my current film reviews and looks at films from the past. I also look at upcoming releases.

AFCC member Mike McKinney reviews Neve Campbell's return in #Scream7, #Pillion starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling, the Paul McCartney doc #ManontheRun, #TheBluffOnPrime, and #Dreams lastonetoleavethetheatre.blogspot.com/2026/02/scre... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

"How to Make a Killing," "Get … - Grierson & Leitch - Apple Podcasts Podcast Episode · Grierson & Leitch · February 21 · 2h 18m

AFCC member Will Leitch and Tim Grierson (@griersonleitch.bsky.social) review #HowToMakeAKilling and look back at #GetShorty and #TakingofPelham123 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

'Man on the Run' tracks Paul McCartney from The Beatles to Wings The documentary "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run" follows McCartney from the dissolution of the Beatles to the end of Wings.

AFCC member Sammie Purcell reviews the Paul McCartney doc #ManOnTehRun which she says "it does provide some interesting insights into Paul’s psyche during those years, tracking his attempt to escape the shadow of The Beatles" roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/02/27/m... #AFCC #ForTheLoveOfMovies

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Are you an Atlanta-area film critic, podcaster, video essayist, or entertainment journalist with 5+ years of relevant experience? Our Atlanta Film Critics Circle application period closes in three days. For more information or to apply: atlfilmcritics.org/contact/ #AFCC #ForTheLoveOfMovies

AFCC member Mark Hofmeyer and Jay Cluitt review #TheStrangersChapter3 www.spreaker.com/episode/epis... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

How to Make a Killing Writer/director John Patton Ford capably channels Brett Easton Ellis (see “American Psycho”) in crafting “How to Make a Killing,” a darkly comedic thriller that some viewers might find disagreeable fo...

AFCC member Jonathan Hickman reviews #HowToMakeAKilling which he says "there is colorful, satiric fun to be had as Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley make a formidable one-two punch" www.times-herald.com/arts_and_com... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

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Are you an Atlanta-area film critic, podcaster, video essayist, or entertainment journalist with 5+ years of relevant experience? Our Atlanta Film Critics Circle application period closes at the end of February. For more information or to apply: atlfilmcritics.org/contact/ #AFCC

‘Kissing Jessica Stein’ and the fluidity of sexual attraction Discover the portrayal of a lesbian relationship in 'Kissing Jessica Stein' at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.

AFCC member Sammie Purcell looks at Killing Jessica Stein, which plays this Saturday night Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Co-writer and lead actress Jennifer Westfeldt will be in attendance: roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/02/16/k... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

The 2026 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Shorts Reviewed And Ranked Five documentaries seek the Academy Award, but which one deserves it?

AFCC member Christopher Campbell looks at all 5 of the Academy Award nominated documentary shorts: www.nonfics.com/p/2026-oscar... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

Out On Film announces Spring Mini Fest lineup Out On Film, Atlanta's LGBTQ+ film festival, announces the lineup for the fourth annual Spring Mini Fest featuring five LGBTQ+ films.

In mid-march Out on Film will be having it's fourth annual Spring Mini-Fest with five LGBTQ+ films roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/02/17/o... #AFCC #ForTheLoveOfMovies

“How Can We Be Lovers” If We Can’t Experience the “Diane Warren: Relentless” Documentary Together? | Silver Screen Capture You won’t want to miss a thing in this pop song filled documentary ode to one of the world’s most successful hit-makers. Director Bess Kargman’s documentary Diane Warren: Relentless (A-) depicts a fas...

AFCC member Stephen Michael Brown reviews the documentary #DianeWarrenRelentless saying it "is a fascinating chronicle she tells with gallows humor and the wisdom of years, with rituals and proclivities both amusing and beguiling" silverscreencapture.com/how-can-we-b... #AFCC #MovieReview

AwardsWatch - ‘How to Make a Killing’ Review: The Latest Eat the Rich Satire is Starving to Death [C-] When the director of an impressive film made on a shoestring budget gets to spread their wings a bit with access to more money and established talent there are, broadly, two potential outcomes. The…

AFCC member Jay Ledbetter reviews #HowToMakeAKilling saying it is "not funny enough to be a successful comedy and not having anything insightful to say while operating in the genre de jour for the last decade" awardswatch.com/how-to-make-... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveofMovies

Crime 101 A lot is going on off-screen in “Crime 101.” And by keeping those happenings at arm’s length, this muscular, emotive thriller is made somehow more intriguing than your average crime

AFCC member Jonathan Hickman reviews #Crime101 which he says "Crime 101 is a tightly wound crime yarn worthy of the Winslow brand" www.times-herald.com/arts_and_com... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

Crime 101 A lot is going on off-screen in “Crime 101.” And by keeping those happenings at arm’s length, this muscular, emotive thriller is made somehow more intriguing than your average crime

AFCC member Jonathan Hickman reviews #Crime101 which he says "Crime 101 is a tightly wound crime yarn worthy of the Winslow brand" www.times-herald.com/arts_and_com... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

‘How to Make a Killing' Review: Glen Powell Shines in Slick, Funny Americanization of a Depraved Aristocracy Glen Powell plays a blue-collar man who decides to murder those in front of him in his wealthy family's line of succession in How to Make a Killing.

AFCC member Matt Goldberg (@mattgoldberg.bsky.social) reviews #HowtoMakeAKilling saying "the film offers plenty of comic bite thanks to the always-charming Glen Powell and a terrific ensemble." www.thewrap.com/creative-con... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

Opening night of Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is tonight! For tickets and a schedule of their films: ajff.org

Are you an Atlanta-area film critic, podcaster, video essayist, or entertainment journalist with 5+ years of relevant experience? Our Atlanta Film Critics Circle application period is now open until the end of February. For more information or to apply: atlfilmcritics.org/contact/

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die rails against AI in style While it's not particularly deep, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is a fun anti-AI romp.

AFCC member Devindra Hardawar (@devindra.bsky.social) reviews #GoodLuckHaveFunDontDie saying "But if you’re sick of having AI products shoved down your throat, and you think the notion of “true AI” is a farce, it’s a fun way to channel your rage." www.engadget.com/entertainmen... #AFCC

REVIEW: Wuthering Heights (and Home Entertainment Spotlight) by Josh Sewell Wuthering Heights (Rated R for sexual content, some violent content and language. Opens in theaters on February 13.) When it ...

AFCC member Josh Sewell (@joshsewell.bsky.social) reviews #WutheringHeights saying "Don’t get me wrong, Fennell’s movie isn’t terrible – it’s just not Wuthering Heights." flixchat.blogspot.com/2026/02/revi... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

'Heaven' Review Diane Keaton's stylish feature directorial debut gets a posthumous rerelease.

AFCC member Christopher Campbell looks back at the late Diane Keaton's documentary #Heaven saying "it’s hilarious, a quirky collage of ideas of what the afterlife will be like." www.nonfics.com/p/heaven-doc... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies

Sashay, Brontë! In Praise of Fennell’s Fashionable, Foreboding “Wuthering Heights” | Silver Screen Capture Emerald Fennell’s stylized retelling of Wuthering Heights (A-) paints with all the colors of her whim: statuesque leads involved in constant craving, outrageous bodice ripping romance, can’t-look-away...

AFCC member Stephen Michael Brown reviews #WutheringHeights saying "Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are absolute delights as childhood companions whose off-kilter dynamics have evolved into a tainted lovelorn mess." silverscreencapture.com/sashay-bront... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveofMovies

Review: Wuthering Heights Dips a Toe in Obsession, Refuses the Plunge - Three If By Space Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.

AFCC member Robert Prentice reviews #WutheringHeightsMovie which he says "can’t help but walk away thinking it was a weak version of a Game of Thrones episode, one that kept everything very PG." www.threeifbyspace.net/2026/02/revi... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies