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.
Scary Stories Reader

‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Box Office: A Nostalgic Horror Hit

By Christopher Campbell 

Both ‘Scary Stories’ and ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ aimed for teen audiences, but each got a different crowd.

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I See Twist Endings: The Unfortunate Legacy of ‘The Sixth Sense’

By Christopher Campbell 

M. Night Shyamalan’s breakout establishes him as a master of revelations more than a trickster obsessed with twist endings.

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‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Box Office: Vin Diesel Wins?

By Christopher Campbell 

The ‘Fast & Furious’ spinoff gave the franchise its worst opening weekend since ‘Tokyo Drift.’

Hobbs And Shaw

The Ending of ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Explained

By Christopher Campbell 

The ‘Fast & Furious’ spinoff leaves us with a lot of questions. We’ve got answers.

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Watch ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 10 movies to watch after you see the latest from Quentin Tarantino.

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Box Office

‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Box Office: Quentin Tarantino Scores His Second Best Opening

By Christopher Campbell 

It’s currently the talk of the town, but can Tarantino’s latest sustain its success?

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See the Real Movies and TV Shows Reworked in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’

By Christopher Campbell 

Instead of making up all of the movies and TV shows Rick Dalton appears in, Quentin Tarantino often inserted Leonardo DiCaprio’s character into existing material.

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The Musical Legacy of ‘The NeverEnding Story’

By Christopher Campbell 

The nostalgic cover of the movie’s theme song in ‘Stranger Things’ is only one of many musical moments through the decades reminding us of the fantasy cult classic.

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‘The Lion King’ Had the Biggest Box Office Opening Ever for an Animated Movie

By Christopher Campbell 

Disney’s latest live-action style reimagining also had the best opening ever for a non-sequel.