As I have grown in press credentials and professional affiliations nationally, I have found myself landing in circles with other film critics of various levels. Recently, I was included in a poll for voting critics for Jordan Ruimy of World of Reel, a fellow Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. His survey was to collect picks for the best movies of 2026 so far from over 100 critics and other industry folk. I was honored to chime in with my top five selections.
Read MoreFor their 229th episode, two returning critics, two better-rested dads, and two science-loving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from a two-month sabbatical for a love-fest on the leader in the clubhouse for the movie of the year. They're talking about the instant sci-fi classic of Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, who's quietly becoming one of our hosts' most dependable and favorite performers. For this big return, the haters stayed home
Read MoreFollowing plenty of contention discussing Dracula and “Wuthering Heights,” it was time for the blockbuster hit of Project Hail Mary, based on the celebrated novel from Andy Weir. As is becoming the trend on Ian’s show, there are critics with a magnifying glass for detailed translations and those who loosen up for the movie’s sake.
Read MoreGlowing with a galaxy-sized heart and the highest praise possible, Project Hail Mary is the kind of instant classic offering an undeniable sense of spirit and satisfying entertainment that will make someone fall in love with science fiction. If they already championed the pleasures of sci-fi, Lord and Miller’s film will add more confirmation to that well-placed fondness.
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