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in-house film critics
In-House Film Critic
Based in California, he developed a passion for film from a young age and has since viewed over 10,000 films. His appreciation for the medium led him to film criticism, where he now writes for CinemaWaves, offering analysis of both contemporary releases and timeless classics. In addition to his work at CinemaWaves, he has contributed to other publications as well. You can follow his work on Instagram and Letterboxd for more reviews and analysis.
In-House Film Critic
Initially caught the film bug while cruising for used copies of Bergman flicks/bootleg concert footage at Disc Replay. These days, he’ll review quite anything, though he is partial to Italian neorealism, American underground film, and whoever is using cinema as a method of interrogating power structures.
guest Writers

Lauren Gallagher
Guest Writer
Lauren is a writer from Ireland, specialized in film, literary and cultural criticism. Her work focuses primarily on exploring horror from a feminist perspective and reviewing the newest literary titles. Her writing has been featured in Off Chance Magazine, Certified Forgotten, Rock & Art, Anfa Collective, Sleaze Magazine, Offcultured and more.
If you’re interested in contributing as a guest writer, you can find all the necessary details on this page. We welcome fresh perspectives and discussions on cinema.