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    Critics

    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
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    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.871 Articles


    Mark Ziobro
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    Mark is a lifetime film lover and founder and Chief Editor of The Movie Buff. His favorite genres are horror, drama, and independent. He misses movie rental stores and is always on the lookout for unsung movies to experience.678 Articles


    Vidal Dcosta
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    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.209 Articles


    Daniel Prinn
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    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."174 Articles


    Hector Gonzalez
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    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.166 Articles


    Paul Emmanuel Enicola
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    Paul is a Tomatometer-approved film critic inspired by the biting sarcasm of Pauline Kael and levelheaded worldview of Roger Ebert. Nevertheless, his approach underscores a love for film criticism that got its jumpstart from 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 International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers.132 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


    Kevin Parks

    Kevin is a freelance writer and film critic who lives in New York. His favorite director is Robert Altman and he dearly misses Netflix's delivery DVD service.87 Articles


    Molly Mortimer
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    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


    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."66 Articles


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