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.
Animated Westerns

The Continued Calamity of Animated Westerns

By Christopher Campbell 

Almost all of the major animation studios have attempted Westerns, and all of them have either been flops or are mostly forgotten.

Tom Hanks Big

The Influence of ‘Big’

By Christopher Campbell 

‘Shazam!’ and ‘Little’ aren’t the first things spawned from the 1988 Tom Hanks comedy, and they’re likely not the last.

Shazam

‘Shazam’ Gives DCEU Its Smallest Opening (and That’s Okay)

By Christopher Campbell 

The former Captain Marvel didn’t have a super-big debut, but like its onscreen hero, it should eventually take flight.

Shazam

Watch ‘Shazam!’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 12 movies to watch after you see the latest installment of the DC Extended Universe.

Redshoes

The Movies Influenced by ‘The Red Shoes’

By Christopher Campbell 

We highlight eight movies that came on the heels of the Powell and Pressburger classic.

Dumbo And Kids

Operation ‘Dumbo’ Flop

By Christopher Campbell 

Disney’s latest live-action remake underperformed in its opening weekend.

Dumbo Keaton Devito

Watch ‘Dumbo,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 12 movies to watch after you see the new Disney live-action remake.

Us Lupita

Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Had the Best Opening for a Live-Action Original Movie in a Decade

By Christopher Campbell 

The last movie of its kind to sell so many tickets was ‘Avatar’ in 2009.

Us On The Couch

Watch Jordan Peele’s ‘Us,’ Then Watch These Movies

By Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 12 movies and a TV episode to watch after you see the latest from Jordan Peele.