Joey Magidson
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
For the past decade, I've been writing for The Awards Circuit, writing all manner of reviews, covering the awards race, and injecting my own unique spin into the world of online journalism. When not seeing 300+ films a year, I'm obsessing over my dog, the Jets, or the Mets. There's nothing better than a great movie that whisks you away from reality, if only for two hours or so.
Josephine (2026)
100%
3.5/4
EDIT
“Josephine is a heart wrenching look at innocence shattered and real life evil interrupting childhood.” –
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Jan 28, 2026
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Return to Silent Hill (2026)
18%
1.5/4
EDIT
“Return to Silent Hill is a massively disappointing adaptation of a classic horror video game.” –
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Jan 22, 2026
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The Rip (2026)
80%
3/4
EDIT
“The Rip puts Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in a tension-filled Joe Carnahan thriller.” –
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Jan 16, 2026
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
93%
3.5/4
EDIT
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is the best installment of the franchise yet.” –
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Jan 13, 2026
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Primate (2025)
79%
3/4
EDIT
“Primate rips...faces off in an above average early year horror flick.” –
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Jan 8, 2026
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Dead Man's Wire (2025)
91%
3/4
EDIT
“Dead Man's Wire is an offbeat yet old-fashioned period crime thriller from Gus Van Sant.” –
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Jan 6, 2026
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No Other Choice (2025)
97%
3.5/4
EDIT
“No Other Choice is an impeccably made satirical black comedy from Park Chan-wook.” –
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Dec 24, 2025
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The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)
87%
3/4
EDIT
“The Testament of Ann Lee has a vibrant performance from Amanda Seyfried to shake you alive.” –
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Dec 24, 2025
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Anaconda (2025)
48%
2.5/4
EDIT
“Anaconda is a bad remake of the creature feature but a decent comedy about making movies.” –
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Dec 23, 2025
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Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
66%
3/4
EDIT
“Avatar: Fire and Ash is another visual treat from James Cameron but narratively spins its wheels.” –
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Dec 16, 2025
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Ella McCay (2025)
22%
2/4
EDIT
“Ella McCay is a depressing misfire from James L. Brooks that fumbles easy material.” –
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Dec 11, 2025
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La Grazia (2025)
81%
3/4
EDIT
“La Grazia is a quiet look at dignity in politics from Paolo Sorrentino, featuring wonderful work from Toni Servillo.” –
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Dec 3, 2025
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Marty Supreme (2025)
93%
3.5/4
EDIT
“Marty Supreme is a tour de force depiction of youthful arrogance from Timothée Chalamet and Josh Safdie.” –
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Dec 1, 2025
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The Chronology of Water (2025)
90%
3/4
EDIT
“The Chronology of Water is an impressionistic filmmaking debut from Kristen Stewart, with a hell of a performance from Imogen Poots at its center.” –
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Dec 1, 2025
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Luv Ya, Bum! (2025)
100%
3/4
EDIT
“Luv Ya, Bum! is a traditional and warm-hearted documentary tribute to a one of a kind football coach.” –
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Nov 20, 2025
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Train Dreams (2025)
95%
3.5/4
EDIT
“Train Dreams is a gorgeous and quietly devastating meditation on America seen through the eyes of a simple man.” –
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Nov 19, 2025
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Wicked: For Good (2025)
66%
2.5/4
EDIT
“Wicked: For Good has its charms (bed by Ariana Grande's performance) but can't justify its two part split and bloated running time.” –
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Nov 18, 2025
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In Your Dreams (2025)
86%
3/4
EDIT
“In Your Dreams is an amusing animated adventure for families.” –
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Nov 13, 2025
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The Running Man (2025)
62%
3/4
EDIT
“The Running Man is an entertaining and even more timely take on the Stephen King story, complete with a movie star turn from Glen Powell.” –
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Nov 11, 2025
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Die My Love (2025)
74%
3.5/4
EDIT
“Die My Love showcases a spectacular Jennifer Lawrence in Lynne Ramsay's psychological black comedy.” –
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Nov 5, 2025
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Nuremberg (2025)
72%
3/4
EDIT
“Nuremberg is a livelier than expected historical drama that's elevated by Russell Crowe and Michael Shannon.” –
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Nov 4, 2025
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Anniversary (2025)
66%
3/4
EDIT
“Anniversary is a chilling and timely thriller about where we may well be headed.” –
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Oct 30, 2025
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Song Sung Blue (2025)
78%
3.5/4
EDIT
“Song Sung Blue is a big hearted and winning musical love story with all the emotions. ” –
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Oct 27, 2025
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The Man Who Saves the World? (2025)
100%
3/4
EDIT
“The Man Who Saves the World? introduces us to a one of a kind man in Patrick McCollum.” –
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Oct 23, 2025
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Black Phone 2 (2025)
72%
3/4
EDIT
“Black Phone 2 is a supernatural sequel that takes the horror franchise (and The Grabber) in a new direction.” –
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Oct 15, 2025
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