# film critic (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover film critic. Page: Feed: --- ## [CAPSULE MOVIE REVIEWS: 8-21-26](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/capsule-movie-reviews-8-21-26) _2026-08-21 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ My Film Critic pants are quite fetching; they are on, pressed, and ironed. I'm ready to review five new movies in this week's capsule (short) movie reviews for Friday, August 21st, 2026. ## [Edinburgh Film Festival - Part 2: Artificial Memories, Emotional Archaeologies and Paper Aeroplanes](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/edinburgh-film-festival-part-2-artificial) _2026-08-19 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ A second batch of reflections from Edinburgh featuring Kore-eda’s Sci-Fi, Ken Burns in conversation, Fringe Top Gun Parody, and Dutch dystopia First Zone ## [Edinburgh Film Festival - Part 1: Introversion, Existentialism and Dirty Dancers](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/edinburgh-film-festival-part-1-introversion) _2026-08-17 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ Notes on the Film Festival, the Fringe, and the spaces of thought in between. ## [🐸 Theater of Trash, Tony & Two A-Holes 🐸](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/theater-of-trash-tony-and-two-a-holes) _2026-08-16 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ HEYYYYYYY!! ## [CAPSULE MOVIE REVIEWS: 8-14-26](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/capsule-movie-reviews-8-14-26) _2026-08-14 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ My Film Critic pants are quite fetching; they are on, pressed, and ironed. I'm ready to review three new movies in this week's capsule (short) movie reviews for Friday, August 14th, 2026. ## [Technological Fetishism "As Nolan Intended"](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/technological-fetishism-as-nolan) _2026-08-10 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ What the discourse surrounding IMAX70mm as the "gold standard" way to watch The Odyssey reveals about contemporary cinema culture ## [🐸 A New Horror Book, Monica Eng & Super Troopers 3 🐸](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/a-new-horror-book-monica-eng-and) _2026-08-09 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ HEYYYYYYY!! ## [CAPSULE MOVIE REVIEWS: 8-7-26](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/capsule-movie-reviews-8-7-26) _2026-08-07 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ My Film Critic pants are quite fetching; they are on, pressed, and ironed. I'm ready to review three new movies in this week's capsule (short) movie reviews for Friday, August 7th, 2026. ## [Becoming a Better Film Critic: Resources for Session 4](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/becoming-a-better-film-critic-resources) _2026-08-06 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ Also, some post-holiday reflections, and an outline of the upcoming schedule and content on Cinema Body/Cinema Mind ## [What Mise-en-Scène Knows: On a Model of Form-First Critical Interpretation](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/what-mise-en-scene-knows-on-a-model) _2026-08-03 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ I was inspired to write this piece after seeing Max Ophüls Caught (1949) and Olive Wilde's The Invite (2026) with Victor Perkins in-depth form of analytical criticism at the forefront of my mind. ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GOTYRgWlg6HN) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [🐸 Night of the Creeps Turns 40! Plus Spidey & Sweata Weatha 🐸](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/night-of-the-creeps-turns-40-plus) _2026-08-02 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ HEYYYYYYY!! ## [A Digital Postcard](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/a-digital-postcard) _2026-07-31 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ Some images and thoughts from île de Ré on France's Atlantic coast. ## [CAPSULE MOVIE REVIEWS: 7-31-26](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/capsule-movie-reviews-7-31-26) _2026-07-31 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ My Film Critic pants are quite fetching; they are on, pressed, and ironed. I'm ready to review three new movies in this week's capsule (short) movie reviews for Friday, July 31st, 2026. ## [🐸 Flashback Weekend, Dick Warlock, Travis Kelce & More 🐸](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/flashback-weekend-dick-warlock-travis) _2026-07-26 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ HEYYYYYYY!! ## [CAPSULE MOVIE REVIEWS: 7-24-26](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/capsule-movie-reviews-7-24-26) _2026-07-24 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ My Film Critic pants are quite fetching; they are on, pressed, and ironed. I'm ready to review three new movies in this week's capsule (short) movie reviews for Friday, July 24th, 2026. ## [🐸 The Odyssey Disappoints, Emmy Noms & Scary Dumbo 🐸](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/the-odyssey-disappoints-emmy-noms) _2026-07-19 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ HEYYYYYYY!! ## [CAPSULE MOVIE REVIEWS: 7-17-26](https://nickdigilio.substack.com/p/capsule-movie-reviews-7-17-26) _2026-07-17 · Nick Digilio · Nick Digilio's Pop Culture Village_ My Film Critic pants are quite fetching; they are on, pressed, and ironed. I'm ready to review two new movies in this week's capsule (short) movie reviews for Friday, July 17th, 2026. ## [Into the Indie Weeds with Casting Producer and Director David Guglielmo](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/into-the-indie-weeds-with-casting) _2026-07-09 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ A wide-ranging discussion on the economics, ethics and pleasures of making films inside and outside the cinemas centre of power [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205640622/6426cfdfff10c940b7bcc7aed11f2179.mp3) ## [Session 3: Becoming a Better Film Critic - How are we really looking?](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/session-3-becoming-a-better-film) _2026-07-05 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ Methods of formal analysis in the context of genre. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204185848/275bf92e30603fe3c66fbd45fc45074a.mp3) ## [Coming Soon... To A Theater Near You!](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2026/06/coming-soon-to-theater-near-you.html) _2026-06-29 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ It's June, and my theater-going adventures have been delayed because this month had other plans. Life has been a little tight financially, which means I haven't made it out to a theater yet. As much as I'd love to pretend I'm mysteriously "curating the perfect comeback," the truth is that movie tickets cost money, and rent insists on being paid first. Rude. That said, the first film I'll be seeing… ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NKF0L8mCrShQ) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Resources for Session 3: Becoming a Better Film Critic: How Are We Really Looking?](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/resources-for-session-3-becoming) _2026-06-27 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ Methods of Formal Analysis in the context of genre ## [Session 2: Becoming a Better Film Critic - What Makes Films Mean?](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/session-2-becoming-a-better-film) _2026-06-25 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ Forms and approaches to Interpretation [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203417830/770c1c3526440caf542a921c860de2e2.mp3) ## [Ritualism and Masochism in Albert Serra's Afternoons of Solitude.](https://dariollinares.substack.com/p/ritualism-and-masochism-in-albert) _2026-06-21 · Dario Llinares · Cinema Body/Cinema Mind_ This review was originally a Substack Note that i've expanded into a full article. ## [Meet Me In The Lobby Is Renovating (yeah… we’re under construction)](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2026/04/meet-me-in-lobby-is-renovating-yeah.html) _2026-04-23 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ So here’s the thing. I haven’t been writing. Not because I don’t care—but because life got… a lot. I’m in grad school right now for Television, Film, and Media Studies, and it’s no joke. Papers, research, screenings, trying to have a life on top of that—it gets hectic fast. And somewhere in that, this blog started to feel like one more thing I had to “keep up with.” And I didn’t want that. Because… ## [Favorite of the Favorites: Nostalgia on the Diamond](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2025/10/favorite-of-favorites-nostalgia-on.html) _2025-10-02 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where the films of August had one thing in common: sports. Homerun shenanigans, pom poms in unison, swimmers cutting through the water, and the cracking of football pads as underdogs charge the field. Every story was about teams and underdogs, about the ways competition can tear you apart or stitch you closer together. Here were my top four favorites of… ## [Favorite of the Favorites: Chaos in Motion](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2025/08/favorite-of-favorites-chaos-in-motion.html) _2025-08-27 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where the films of July had one thing in common: motion. Cars launched off ramps, skaters carved through the city, a pair of suited men tore across state lines with half the police force behind them, and at one point, I found myself watching a dozen lunatics in a mad dash for a bag of money. These weren’t quiet, contemplative watches. They were all about… ## [Favorite of the Favorites: Quiet Grace and the Cost of Conformity](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2025/07/favorite-of-favorites-quiet-grace-and.html) _2025-07-24 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where I look back on the films that stuck with me this past month. Whether they made me laugh, hit an emotional nerve, or just gave me something new to think about, these are the ones that made my personal list for June. My Cousin Vinny (1992) Cinderella (2015) Rear Window (1954) Tea and Sympathy (1956) This month’s picks were a fun mix: a courtroom comedy… ## [Favorite of the Favorites: Wrestling Demons and Finding Love](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2025/06/favorite-of-favorites-wrestling-demons.html) _2025-06-24 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where each month I spotlight the films that found their way onto my list of personal favorites. These are the picks for May 2025, it's a mix of stories that made me laugh, feel, dream, or just unwind for a while. This month’s top spot goes to a hidden gem that deserves a bigger audience: The Annihilation of Fish . Here are the four favorites from May: Nai Nai… ## [Favorite of the Favorites: Romans, Rebels, and Ridiculous Fun](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2025/05/favorite-of-favorites-romans-rebels-and.html) _2025-05-28 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where each month I spotlight the films that climbed their way into my personal hall of fame. These are the favorites of April 2025, movies that stuck with me, whether through grand spectacle, unforgettable characters, or just the right amount of camp. This month’s top honor goes to a cinematic colossus I was lucky enough to see at the TCM Classic Film… ## [Favorite of the Favorites: From Revenge to Resilience](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2025/04/favorite-of-favorites-from-revenge-to.html) _2025-04-29 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ Welcome back to Meet Me In The Lobby , where I break down the movies that elbowed their way to the top of my March 2025 watchlist on Letterboxd. This month was a wild ride across time, space, and genre, and honestly, I am still trying to catch my breath. Here are the films that survived the gauntlet: Lady Snowblood (1973) Pride & Prejudice (2005) Vai (2019) Legally Blonde (2001) If you want to… ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wudvPHdpKkLb) _2025-04-29 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Favorite of the Favorites: A Little Hero with a Big Heart](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2025/03/favorite-of-favorites-little-hero-with.html) _2025-03-28 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ Welcome to Meet Me In The Lobby , where I talk about my Favorite of the Favorites that I watched from the month of February 2025! Here are some of my favorite movies from the last month... Mississippi Masala (1991) Cecil B. Demented (2000) Supa Modo (2018) Ailey (2021) Here are my ratings for these films: Letterboxd (Follow me and I will follow you back! 😁) You can stream these films on Criterion… ## [Favorite of the Favorites : A Deep Dive into Connection, Family, and Grief](https://meet-me-in-the-lobby.blogspot.com/2025/02/favorite-of-favorites-deep-dive-into.html) _2025-02-13 · Unknown · MEET ME IN THE LOBBY_ Welcome to Meet Me In The Lobby , where I discuss my Favorite of the Favorites that I watched from the month of January 2025! Here are some of my favorite movies from the last month... - Field of Dreams (1989) - His Three Daughters (2023) - The Band Wagon (1953) - A Real Pain (2024) Here are my ratings for these films: Letterboxd (Follow me and I will follow you back! 😁) You can watch these films…