HERE’S WHAT WE’RE WRITING ABOUT
We’re not just throwing words on a page - we’re sharing thoughtful insight and opinions on movies. Find written reviews on the newest films, articles on what to watch at home, and thought-provoking essays on beloved films from a team of writers passionate about film and entertainment from all over the world.
MOVIE REVIEWS
Fresh written movie reviews on new releases & film festival selections. Read about what the team is watching.
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Eddington
“The next few years will decide if Eddington ages like fine wine or old milk, but, as of now, Eddington is about as relevant as satires get.” - Luca Mehta
ARTICLES
From in-depth retrospectives to insightful film analysis, here are our articles that go beyond opinions to examine movies, filmmaking, and film industry.
MEET THE TEAM
Our team of writers, content creators, and film festival correspondents—based across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and the UK—is a talented, diverse group with a passion for film, TV, and entertainment. And to top it off…they’re all pretty damn cool, too.
LATEST VIDEOS & PODCAST EPISODES
We make talking about entertainment actually entertaining (wild concept, right?). Explore our original movie reviews and unfiltered film podcast conversations. Click a thumbnail to hear bold takes, fresh perspectives, and moments that just might make you laugh.
PODCASTS
Video conversations with the ForReel team, friends, and industry insiders on the latest flicks, upcoming releases, and various unpredictable movie talk.
A weekly podcast hosted by either Derrick Murray or Thomas Stoneham-Judge that gathers members of the ForReel team to talk about the newest, most buzzworthy movie in theaters. Catching an episode where Shawn has a negative opinion is gold.
Thomas Stoneham-Judge hosts conversation with fellow friends and film critics, then subjects everyone to a (usually) fun, unpredictable, and engaging game or activity.
Co-hosts Thomas and Derrick take a look back previous Oscar wins and question whether they were deserved and which unfortunate snubs should be un-snubbed.
VIDEO REVIEWS
Our Toronto-based critic, Shawn Peer, offers bite-sized reviews of the newest film and TV shows - each review is only 90 seconds long or less!
Hosted by Thomas Stoneham-Judge, Reel Buzzed features mid-length reviews on new films and TV shows, filmed at his Pacific Northwest home and paired with Thomas’s preferences in whiskey.
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INTERVIEWS
We pursue conversations with some of the most interesting storytellers, actors, and industry professionals in the world. These conversations help illuminate the immense amount of work that goes into filmmaking - from popular mainstream releases to indie projects at film festivals, every interviewee offers a unique perspective to share about their latest project, their career, and the art of filmmaking.
DIRECTORS & SCREENWRITERS
BEHIND THE SCENES PROFESSIONALS
ACTORS
PRODUCERS
FILM FESTIVALS
Participating in person at some of the most prominent film festivals across North America and in the UK, find a variety of festival coverage that includes interviews with filmmakers, red carpet coverage, movie reviews on festival selected projects, and conversations among our team and friends about the buzziest titles of the fests.
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