Christopher Campbell

Christopher Campbell began writing film criticism and covering film festivals for a zine called Read, back when a zine could actually get you Sundance press credentials. He's now a Senior Editor at FSR and the founding editor of our sister site Nonfics. He also regularly contributes to Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes and is the President of the Critics Choice Association's Documentary Branch.
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‘IT: Chapter Two’ Box Office: The Mystery of the Missing 3 Million Moviegoers

By Christopher Campbell 

The horror sequel still opened huge and came in first place, but it technically underperformed given the level of apparent anticipation.

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Watch ‘It: Chapter Two,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend eight movies starring James Ransone to watch after you see him in the new horror sequel.

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The Box Office Surprises of Summer 2019

By Christopher Campbell 

Our guide to the hits and misses of the season.

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Watch ‘The Matrix,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 11 movies to watch after you’ve seen the landmark 1999 sci-fi action film.

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Fox on the Run: ‘Ready or Not’ Gives Disney Its Second Success Post-Acquisition

By Christopher Campbell 

The gory black comedy is one of Fox Searchlight’s best openers and a sea change after a number of Fox flops.

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Watch ‘Ready or Not,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend eight movies to watch after you see the horror movie about a bride trying to survive a deadly game of hide-and-seek.

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‘Good Boys’ Box Office: A Rare Success for an Original Comedy

By Christopher Campbell 

The R-rated preteen swear fest is only the second original title to hit number one this year.

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The Legacy of ‘The Matrix’

By Christopher Campbell 

After the release of ‘The Matrix’ in 1999, filmmaking, fashion, and philosophy departments were never the same.

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Disney and the ‘Priest’

By Christopher Campbell 

Disney’s acquisition of Miramax brought them much success in the ’90s, but one movie was more trouble than it was worth.