At The Movie Buff, our critics try to be fair but aren’t afraid to tell it like it is. Our reviewers have one thing in common—they are all movie lovers with a passion for discovering not only blockbusters, but those hidden gems which you might have forgot existed. Patronizing movie theatres, video stores, Netflix, Redbox, and even watching edited TV movies, our team will look anywhere to bring readers reviews.
Below are some of our reviewing philosophies and styles each critic brings to the table:
Matt DeCristo
Matt's a writer and content creator for the site. His reviews offer insight on the art of filmmaking from the standpoint of a casual fan. Check out mattdecristo.com and follow him on Instagram and Twitter @MattDeCristo.769 Articles
Mark Ziobro—Editor-in-Chief
Mark is a New York based film critic and founder and Managing Editor of The Movie Buff. He has contributed film reviews to websites such as Movie-Blogger and Filmotomy, as well as local, independent print news medium. He is a lifelong lover of cinema, his favorite genres being drama, horror, and independent. Follow Mark @The_Movie_Buff on Twitter for all site news.607 Articles
Vidal Dcosta
Vidal is a self published author on Amazon in sci-fi and romance and also has her own blog. She is a movie buff and also contributes TV show and movie reviews to 'Movie Boozer.' Vidal also writes short stories and scripts for short films and plays on 'Script Revolution' and is an aspiring screenwriter.170 Articles
Daniel Prinn
Daniel is a lover of cinema and looks at the cast, characters, and how well a movie executes the genre. Daniel also looks at the plot and his level of enjoyment. He tries to be fair to a movie’s audience, even if a particular film isn’t his cup of tea. In addition to writing for "The Movie Buff," Daniel has been writing theatrical reviews for his own blog at “Filmcraziest.com."169 Articles
Hector Gonzalez
Hector Gonzalez is a Puerto Rican, Tomatometer-Approved film critic and the Co-founder of the PRCA, as well as a member of OFTA and PIFC. He is currently interested in the modern reassessment of Gridnhouse cinema, the portrayal of mental health in film, and everything horror. You can follow him on Instagram @hectorhareviews and Twitter @hector__ha.129 Articles
Guest Writer
The Movie Buff is pleased to feature guest writers who have reviews or articles to share! If you're interested in submitting a piece to us, email us at submissions@themoviebuff.net or use the contact us tab at the top of the page.98 Articles
Molly Mortimer
Molly is a 18-year-old student from the United Kingdom. She loves to watch all genre of movies, but her favourite is drama. Molly's favourite films are "Frances Ha," "The Menu," and "Babylon." She is studying towards a career as a movie critic. In addition to writing for The Movie Buff, she spends most of her time writing reviews to post on her website at Molly's Film Reviews.82 Articles
Paul Emmanuel Enicola
A self-styled critic who swears by the works of Dostoevsky, Kafka, and Kubrick, Paul is a self-described cinephile who couldn’t stop talking—and writing—about films. Inspired by the biting sarcasm of Pauline Kael and levelheaded worldview of Roger Ebert, his love for film criticism nonetheless got its jumpstart upon reading Peter Travers and Richard Roeper’s accessible, reader-friendly reviews. As SEO Manager/Assistant Editor for the site, he also serves as a member of the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers.76 Articles
Kevin Parks
Kevin is a freelance writer and film critic who lives in Manhattan with his family. In addition to film criticism, he writes short fiction. Kevin's main area of interest is misunderstood older films, which he prefers to watch either at NYC's Film Forum or on DVD at home.62 Articles
Arpit Nayak
Arpit is a passionate writer and cinema lover. He likes to bring the combination of life and soul in his writing. He finds joy in traveling, sports, and music. He is inspired from these philosophies: “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value," and “You are never wrong to do the right thing."56 Articles
