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:
Kaari McBride
Kaari McBride. Armchair Philosopher. Backseat Driver. Postmodern neomarxist. Movie Critic. Bad at bios. Mainly ♥️'s animated films.6 Articles
John McDonald
A lover of film that ranges from classic westerns and documentaries, to social realist films, you name it, John will watch it. He harbors a special love for great cinematography and tries to incorporate a bit of humor into his writing - when appropriate of course. Writes for several publications around the world, you can usually find John tweeting about films and other random stuff at @JohnPMcDonald176 Articles
Matthew Heneghan
Born in the U.K., Matthew immigrated to Canada at age five. He grew up among the beautiful expanse of coniferous pines that decorate the landscape of British Columbia. After serving as a paramedic for fifteen years, he retired from frontline service due to a diagnosis of PTSD. Matthew began writing and has since published two memoirs, and has been published into several other anthologies.5 Articles
Matthew Koss
Matthew Koss is a journalist, movie critic and script consultant. He currently writes film reviews and entertainment industry articles for his website "The Wandering Screen," and is a screenwriting consultant with Roadmap Writers. You can read more of his work at www.thewanderingscreen.com.5 Articles
Chris O'Reilly
Chris is a writer whose work has appeared onstage and film, including at Chicago’s Second City and iO. He is also a performer, though writing and talking about movies is his first love.4 Articles
Matt Swanson
Matt is an aerospace engineer during working hours. Outside of that, Matt spends a significant amount of his time watching movies, talking about movies, and writing about movies. When not working on rockets or thinking about movies, Matt is also periodically obsessed with theology, fitness, music, and literature.4 Articles
Bianca Garner
Bianca "Bee" Garner has been writing film reviews for over a decade now and is still going! Her favourite period of cinema is the 1970s but she's equally fascinated with the 1990s. She has a bizarre taste in film, enjoying the likes of "Con Air," "The Room," and "Waterworld," whilst also appreciating classics such as "The Godfather," "Days of Heaven," and "The Last Picture Show." If you want to catch her latest hot take, you can follow her on Twitter @The_Film_Bee4 Articles
Luke Obregon
Luke is an avid writer and consumer of film from the Chicagoland area. He seeks to analyze the sociological and psychological context of films. Luke is also interested in the artistic and cultural significance of film. He believes the most successful films are those that make us think long after the credits roll.4 Articles
Jacob Dunstan
Jacob Dunstan is a long time screen arts enthusiast. His appreciation for cinema, and the knowledge he has accrued in the field, has resulted in him being fortunate enough to write on the topic. He also possesses a passion for acting, poetic turns of phrase, and choice word selection. While his taste is eclectic (appreciates all genres from folk horror to psychological dramas and historical thrillers), he has a particular fascination for neo-noir, and the way the label tends to be characterised by its aesthetic texture as much as it is by its thematic concerns.4 Articles
