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.
The Lion King

Watch ‘The Lion King,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend movies to watch after you see Disney’s latest live-action-style reimagining.

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The Legacy of ‘Easy Rider’

By Christopher Campbell 

12 things we would be without had it not been for Dennis Hopper’s iconic road trip movie.

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‘Far From Home’ Gives Spider-Man His Best Box Office Opening in Years

By Christopher Campbell 

In its first week of release, ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ has seen the superhero’s best attendance since the Sam Raimi trilogy.

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Watch ‘Stranger Things 3,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend more than 30 movies, most of them directly referenced on screen, to watch once you finish the latest season of Netflix’s popular series.

Spider Man Holiday

Watch ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend movies to watch after you see the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ follow-up.

Box Office Mid Year

The Biggest Hits and Misses at the 2019 Box Office So Far

By Christopher Campbell 

Midway into 2019, we look at the winners and losers of the year so far.

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Watch Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Anima,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend classic silent films and more to watch after you see the new short film starring Thom Yorke.

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The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Movies of 2019 So Far

By Christopher Campbell 

This year’s speculative fiction highlights include bleak trips through space, multiple ‘Back to the Future Part II’ tributes, and movies about women with extraordinary abilities.

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How ‘Toy Story’ Became the ‘Die Hard’ of Animated Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

So much of Hollywood’s animated feature output of the last 24 years has followed the formula of Pixar’s first big movie.