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Kathia Woods

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Biography:

Kathia Woods is a movie critic/entertainment journalist out of Philadelphia, PA. She's the creator of Cup of Soul Show, an online outlet that covers minority creatives in film, television, and music. She's a contributor to Mark and Denise in The Morning on 860 A.M WWDBAM.Com, and has covered Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Philadelphia Film Festivals. Kathia was born in Munich, Germany but is of Brazilian descent. She is fluent in five languages and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Temple University.   

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Cookie Queens (2026) 7/10 EDIT “Cookie Queens is a great documentary because it talks about tough subjects without losing sight of its main point: how great it is for girls to be the best they can be. ” – Cup of Soul Jan 28, 2026 Full Review Josephine (2026) 100% 8/10 EDIT “Newcomer Mason Reeves delivers a remarkably mature performance as Josephine” – Cup of Soul Jan 25, 2026 Full Review Hot Water (2026) 7/10 EDIT “As Layal, an Arabic professor at an Indiana college, Azabal brings a sharp, sardonic wit that makes her character utterly relatable” – Cup of Soul Jan 25, 2026 Full Review American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026) 8/10 EDIT “Luis Valdez's story isn't just about the past. It's a plan for the revolution that is still going on.” – Cup of Soul Jan 25, 2026 Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% 5/10 EDIT “But after 14 years in this franchise, the recycled story beats feel less like mythic storytelling and more like a refusal to change.” – The Philadelphia Tribune Dec 19, 2025 Full Review Sirāt (2025) 92% 5/10 EDIT “When the movie ends with Luis having lost everything and found nothing, we don't feel sad; we feel empty.” – Cup of Soul Dec 10, 2025 Full Review If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) 92% 8/10 EDIT “Rose Byrne is at the center of the movie, and her performance is the best of her career.” – Cup of Soul Dec 10, 2025 Full Review The Secret Agent (2025) 98% 7/10 EDIT “Moura's work here is nothing short of a revelation. Gone is the explosive intensity that made him famous in Narcos. In its place, he offers something far more devastating: the performance of a man forced to disappear while remaining visible. ” – Cup of Soul Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Sentimental Value (2025) 97% 7/10 EDIT “The father-daughter relationship that Trier builds is in the painful gray area where love and resentment live together without a solution” – Cup of Soul Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 6/10 EDIT “But, despite the stunning sights and superb performances, "Wicked: For Good" confronts the classic difficulty of sequels: not being as good as the original.” – The Philadelphia Tribune Nov 20, 2025 Full Review Ruth & Boaz (2025) 6/10 EDIT “The chemistry between Serayah and Lepley takes some time to develop, but once it fully blooms, both stars shine in their respective roles.” – The Sacramento Observer Nov 19, 2025 Full Review The Running Man (2025) 62% 7/10 EDIT “In the end, Wright has made a fantastic adaptation that stays true to the dark, sad mood of King’s book while also giving viewers a new and exciting movie experience.” – The Philadelphia Tribune Nov 19, 2025 Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 94% 7.5/10 EDIT ““One Battle After Another” delves into the fierce urgency of now; it gives viewers a cold that wakes you up. ” – The Philadelphia Tribune Sep 26, 2025 Full Review Rental Family (2025) 87% 7/10 EDIT “ Fraser gives another deeply human performance that confirms he remains one of the most emotionally dependable actors working today. ” – Cup of Soul Sep 21, 2025 Full Review Train Dreams (2025) 95% 7.5/10 EDIT “Joel Edgerton holds the movie together. His performance is quietly powerful, as he maintains his strength in the face of pressure, undergoes transformation due to loss, and finds solace in fleeting moments of kindness and reminiscence.” – Cup of Soul Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Left-Handed Girl (2025) 98% 8/10 EDIT “Ultimately, Left-Handed Girl works as both a family drama and a look at culture. It also shows off one of the best child performances in a long time. ” – Cup of Soul Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Steve (2025) 78% 8/10 EDIT “ Jay Lycurgo delivers a performance as Shy that exemplifies why people attend film festivals. He possesses an undeniable charisma, as one might say. His vulnerability as a young man yearning for love and understanding is truly heartbreaking. ” – Cup of Soul Sep 19, 2025 Full Review HIM (2025) 30% 6/10 EDIT “"HIM" is a riveting movie, even if it doesn't always hit the mark.” – The Philadelphia Tribune Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Frankenstein (2025) 85% 8/10 EDIT “The brilliance of Del Toro’s film lies in its portrayal of the hypocrisy within the experiment, particularly regarding Victor.” – LatinaMedia.Co Sep 17, 2025 Full Review Eternity (2025) 77% 7/10 EDIT “ Audiences currently are yearning for feel-good films with lighthearted themes, and Eternity fits that mold. It’s witty and has a heartfelt message. ” – Cup of Soul Sep 15, 2025 Full Review The Lost Bus (2025) 88% 7/10 EDIT “The filmmakers did an impressive job of creating the tension inside the bus. The atmosphere goes from getting on the bus in a horrid fashion to a sense of urgency once the fires are fully raging. ” – Cup of Soul Sep 14, 2025 Full Review Christy (2025) 67% 6/10 EDIT “On the surface this may be sold as a boxing movie, but it’s about a young woman learning to find her voice in a world where she has no allies. She’s just another commodity.” – Cup of Soul Sep 11, 2025 Full Review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) 92% 7/10 EDIT “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is still a fun film, and that type of film is very much needed. ” – Cup of Soul Sep 11, 2025 Full Review The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) 86% 8/10 EDIT “The film’s strength lies in its emphasis on the team’s relationships and familial bonds, rather than solely on their extraordinary abilities.” – The Philadelphia Tribune Jul 25, 2025 Full Review F1 The Movie (2025) 82% 8/10 EDIT “The racing is the highlight of this film, and it is nothing short of magnificent. It's pure genius for Kosinski to collaborate with F1 teams, drivers, and, of course, Sir Lewis Hamilton. ” – The Philadelphia Tribune Jun 27, 2025 Full Review
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