Gen Z Critics

07/07/2022

It’s with a mixture of pride and sadness that we bid farewell to our first ever Social Media Manager Alisyn Amant, who will be working at a local newspaper, The Oregon Observer, after her college graduation! Throughout the past year, Alisyn launched Gen Z Critics’ TikTok and Letterboxd, and revitalized our Insta and Twitter with her creativity, diligence, and meticulousness. Thank you Alisyn for all you have done; we are so excited to cheer you on as you do brilliant things in the future. Love from the Gen Z Critics Team.

02/05/2022

02/05/2022

"I often feel like an outsider wherever I go, so I'm always attracted to stories about identity and the meaning of home." –Chloé Zhao

28/04/2022

Film poster of the day 📽️

Director stars in "On the Count of Three" (2021) alongside and . The trailer and poster were released yesterday, a year after its premiere at .

26/04/2022

Portraits in "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" (2019)

24/04/2022

" " (2022)

24/04/2022

"13 Going On 30" (2004) turns 18 today. 🎉

23/04/2022

"Here we are, the most clever species ever to have lived. So how is it we can destroy the only planet we have?"

📽️: "Jane" (2017)

14/04/2022

In honor of the lineup announced this morning, enjoy some photos from throughout the festival's history ✨

12/04/2022

Happy 28th Birthday to Saoirse Ronan! 🥳

09/04/2022

"The Truman Show" (1998)

05/04/2022

Remembering Heath Ledger, who would have been 43 today.

30/03/2022

Red in "The Ballad of Narayama" (1958) 🍎

28/03/2022

How’s everyone feeling about the last night? 😀

25/03/2022

The are in two days, but I’m still mad “ ” got no nominations

25/03/2022

The landscapes of "Pride and Prejudice" (2005) 🌿

24/03/2022

Finally, our 2022 Grand Prize Winner is... Anastasia Ibrahim! 🎉 She reviewed "To All The Boys: Always and Forever" (2021), and wrote about flipping clichés to encourage Gen Z to chase after their writing dreams.

"Anastasia is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. She’s an Egyptian American MENA (Middle East North African) peoples advocate, and the president of the MENA student’s association at Yale. She’s a writer for the Yale Herald and Yale Daily News, and the co-producer and host of ‘One Seat Over’—a narrative storytelling podcast. She’s an aspiring screenwriter and can usually be found writing sketch comedy and film coverage, doing standup, or religiously fawning over John Mulaney."

Congratulations, Anastasia!

You can read Anastasia's–and the rest of the participant's–work on our website.

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application this year! We look forward to 2023. 🎥

23/03/2022

Over the next few hours, we'll be announcing (and celebrating!) the winners of the 2022 Gen Z Critics Contest. 🎉

Each participant submitted both a review on a film of their choice and an essay explaining how they believe we can increase interest in criticism among Gen Z.

Next up, we have Angela Kwak as one of this year's finalists! She reviewed "Minari" (2020), and wrote about the power of representation in film.

"Angela is a Korean-American filmmaker raised in Saudi Arabia, and a senior film and new media major at the Interlochen Arts Academy. She strives to use her multicultural experiences to amplify underrepresented narratives with vulnerable, visual storytelling as her medium. Outside of film, she pursues her passions in jazz drumming, cooking, and adding to her growing collection of sky pictures."

Congratulations, Angela!

23/03/2022

Over the next few hours, we'll be announcing (and celebrating!) the winners of the 2022 Gen Z Critics Contest. 🎉

Each participant submitted both a review on a film of their choice and an essay explaining how they believe we can increase interest in criticism among Gen Z.

Next up, we have Nadia Jo as one of this year's finalists! She reviewed "The Master" (2012), and wrote about how to navigate the monopolies that some companies have over film in order to ignite broader interest.

"Nadia Eugene Jo is an undergraduate student at Stanford University majoring in Political Science and minoring in Creative Writing. She is a co-host of the film podcast 'Criterion and Chill.' A passionate writer, Nadia loves producing creative nonfiction and poetry that incorporates reflections on powerful works of art. She is also a cellist who has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Concertgebouw. In the future, Nadia hopes to combine her passions for journalism, law, the Internet, and art. Her favorite films include 'Poetry,' 'Persona,' 'The Master,' and 'A Woman Under The Influence.'"

Congratulations, Nadia!

23/03/2022

Over the next few hours, we'll be announcing (and celebrating!) the winners of the 2022 Gen Z Critics Contest. 🎉

Each participant submitted both a review on a film of their choice and an essay explaining how they believe we can increase interest in criticism among Gen Z.

Next up, we have Simone Chaney as one of this year's finalists! She reviewed "Wonder Woman" (2017), and wrote about how to change the outdated stigma around criticism as an art form.

"Simone Chaney is currently a senior in high school at Interlochen Arts Academy, enrolled in the school’s creative writing program. She is from Marshfield, Wisconsin where she lives with her parents, younger sister and hairless cat. Simone became interested in film and film critique at a young age, when she saw 'The Avengers' for the first time. Some of her favorite films are 'The Trial of the Chicago 7,' 'Black Panther,' and 'Wall-E.'"

Congratulations, Simone!

23/03/2022

Over the next few hours, we'll be announcing (and celebrating!) the winners of the 2022 Gen Z Critics Contest. 🎉

Each participant submitted both a review on a film of their choice and an essay explaining how they believe we can increase interest in criticism among Gen Z.

Next up, we have Fizzah Arshad as one of this year's finalists! She reviewed "Hugo" (2011), and wrote about the power of film to aid in mental health through different forms.

"Fizzah is a sophomore and prospective English major at Princeton University, where she is involved in a variety of student publications. She loves quiet slice-of-life films and exploring classics of foreign cinema, with a soft spot for Christmas movies. As a lover of books and visual art, character arcs and costuming are her favorite aspects of films."

Congratulations, Fizzah!

23/03/2022

Over the next few hours, we'll be announcing (and celebrating!) the winners of the 2022 Gen Z Critics Contest. 🎉

Each participant submitted both a review on a film of their choice and an essay explaining how they believe we can increase interest in criticism among Gen Z.

To start, Amanda Cataldo was this year's Honorable Mention! She reviewed "Titane" (2021), and wrote about being a young critic in Australia.

"Having recently graduated from UNSW with First Class Honours in Film Studies, Amanda loves being emerged in an active and inquisitive film community. She enjoys all things weird and wonderful, with her interests currently lying in transgressive q***r representation. Some of her favourite films include 'Paddington 2,' 'Frances Ha,' 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire,' and 'Jennifer’s Body.'"

Congratulations, Amanda!

23/03/2022

Film poster of the day 🎥
The newly-released design for "Where the Crawdads Sing" (2022). stars.

20/03/2022

Happy Birthday to Spike Lee 🎉

20/03/2022

Details 💭 “Marie Antoinette” (2006)

17/03/2022

Only a few hours left to vote! Link in bio!

Mad about the lack of diversity 🏳️‍🌈 and representation ✊ in Oscar nominations? Tired of Hollywood Foreign Press members being paid off 💰 by Netflix 💀? Wish you could have a say 🗣️ in awards shows?

This year, Gen Z Critics is giving you the opportunity to create your ideal list of award winners in film. Join us as we launch our first ever Gen Z Critics Awards.🏆

Now that we have completed the nominations stage, the voting 🗳️ has commenced.

PARTICIPATION RULES ❗
- Anyone self-identified as a millennial/Gen Z member is welcome to submit a ballot. You do not need to have participated in the nominations stage to do so.
- Each person is limited to one ballot.
- This form will close on Thursday, March 17, 2022, 11:59 PM PST, so submit your vote ASAP!

VOTING GUIDELINES ☝
- Some films/people are nominated in several different categories, so when you reach each page, we would recommend skimming over the names of every category before casting your votes.
- The breakout categories are meant to honor newcomers to/Gen Z members of the industry.
- Listed below are the categories and nominees. Please select your first, second, and third choice for each category.
- Winners will be announced on our social media shortly before the Oscars.

Got any questions? DM us!

17/03/2022

Is it too stereotypical to say “Happy St. Paddy’s Day” with a photo of our favorite Irish Marvel hero/DC villain/ weird kid?

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17/03/2022

Last day to vote! Link in bio!

Mad about the lack of diversity 🏳️‍🌈 and representation ✊ in Oscar nominations? Tired of Hollywood Foreign Press members being paid off 💰 by Netflix 💀? Wish you could have a say 🗣️ in awards shows?
This year, Gen Z Critics is giving you the opportunity to create your ideal list of award winners in film. Join us as we launch our first ever Gen Z Critics Awards.🏆
Now that we have completed the nominations stage, the voting 🗳️ has commenced.

PARTICIPATION RULES ❗
- Anyone self-identified as a millennial/Gen Z member is welcome to submit a ballot. You do not need to have participated in the nominations stage to do so.
- Each person is limited to one ballot.
- This form will close on Thursday, March 17, 2022, 11:59 PM PST, so submit your vote ASAP!

VOTING GUIDELINES ☝
- Some films/people are nominated in several different categories, so when you reach each page, we would recommend skimming over the names of every category before casting your votes.
- The breakout categories are meant to honor newcomers to/Gen Z members of the industry.
- Listed below are the categories and nominees. Please select your first, second, and third choice for each category.
- Winners will be announced on our social media shortly before the Oscars.

Got any questions? DM us!