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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Watch ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

10 recommendations to watch after you see the Ted Bundy movie on Netflix.

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‘Gaslight’ and the Political Psychology of a Melodramatic Thriller

By Christopher Campbell 

‘Gaslight’ may have been political to begin with, but the term it spawned has still become overused for political discourse.

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Made All the Money

By Christopher Campbell 

We look at all the records broken by the latest Marvel movie and break down which ones will likely never be broken again.

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The Legacy of ‘Braveheart’

By Christopher Campbell 

Never mind the critical, box office and Oscars success. ‘Braveheart’ has achieved an even greater legacy than most hit Best Picture winners.

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Watch ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 10 non-MCU movies (and three from the franchise) you need to watch after seeing the biggest Marvel movie yet.

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Franchise Association Could Have Benefitted ‘The Curse of La Llorona’

By Christopher Campbell 

Not that Warner Bros. has any reason to complain about the horror movie’s box office success.

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Could ‘Toy Story 4’ Bring Animation Into the Legacy Sequel Fold?

By Christopher Campbell 

Forky is the googly-eyed face of the future for the ‘Toy Story’ franchise, but what might that mean for Woody and Buzz?

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The Legacy of Terrence Malick’s ‘Badlands’

By Christopher Campbell 

The movies, music, books, and other things we wouldn’t have if not for Terrence Malick’s debut.

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Wish Fulfillments Win While Beasts Bomb at the Box Office

By Christopher Campbell 

‘Little’ and ‘After’ slightly overperformed while ‘Hellboy’ and ‘Missing Link’ were total flops.