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Taylor Gates

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Biography:

Taylor Gates is a Los Angeles-based editor and critic at Collider and Fanversation. She is a member of the Hollywood Critics Association and is CherryPicks approved. Her work has also been featured on BuzzFeed, Show Snob, That Hashtag Show, AfterBuzz TV, and Starry Constellation Magazine.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Queen of Chess (2026) 7/10 EDIT “By refusing to engage with messier material, Queen of Chess ends up being a rather straightforward, feel-good documentary, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. ” – Collider Jan 28, 2026 Full Review Filipiñana (2026) 6/10 EDIT “Filipiñana is a feast for the eyes, but you’ll likely still leave hungry due to the punishingly slow pacing.” – Collider Jan 27, 2026 Full Review Josephine (2026) 100% 9/10 EDIT “Josephine is a coming-of-age story in a tragic, uniquely feminine way. While other stories deal with first periods or first kisses, this film touches on a much darker, uglier aspect of girlhood.” – Collider Jan 25, 2026 Full Review Bedford Park (2026) 90% 7/10 EDIT “Anchored by Choi and Sukku’s understated, confident performances, it’s a quiet gem of a film that is sure to resonate with those who need it most.” – Collider Jan 25, 2026 Full Review Extra Geography (2026) 8/10 EDIT “With bold narrative choices enhanced by immersive cinematography and confident direction anchored by powerful breakthrough performances, Molly Manners’ directorial debut is a compelling showcase of emerging talent.” – Collider Jan 24, 2026 Full Review The Last First: Winter K2 (2026) 8/10 EDIT “he Last First: Winter K2 is a riveting sports documentary whose politics and cinematography alike will hold your attention until the very end.” – Collider Jan 23, 2026 Full Review The Mother and the Bear (2024) 89% 7/10 EDIT “While Ma’s script can feel broader than one might like when it comes to the core dynamic, it thrives as a love story and character study and offers enough heartwarming moments of humor to make it well worth your while.” – Collider Dec 11, 2025 Full Review Hot Milk (2025) 37% 5/10 EDIT “The sluggish pacing and lack of specific characterization make it feel longer than its hour-and-a-half runtime, though the strong performances and beautiful cinematography are just enough to keep it from ever becoming a total slog.” – Collider Jun 27, 2025 Full Review Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025) 8/10 EDIT “Not only will you get to revisit old favorites and feelings, but you’ll be taken to places you’ve never been before. Thus is the power of music and the magnificent, inimitable Hans Zimmer.” – Collider Mar 18, 2025 Full Review Speak. (2025) 100% 7/10 EDIT “A good talented teen documentary will probably make you have a small existential crisis about where you are in your life, but a great talented teen documentary will motivate you to push yourself to your limits and find out what you’re capable of.” – Collider Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Brides (2025) 83% 7/10 EDIT “Brides is an original and bold coming-of-age story that features two star-making performances from its young leads. Though the editing and structural choices weaken its overall impact, It's still an impactful — and, at times, even oddly enjoyable — watch.” – Collider Feb 4, 2025 Full Review Lurker (2025) 95% 5/10 EDIT “ Though the actors are all decent in their roles, the performers aren’t enough to save flat writing and characterization — both of which make it difficult to get invested.” – Collider Feb 3, 2025 Full Review East of Wall (2025) 95% 8/10 EDIT “East of Wall thrives in the details, with Beecroft’s gritty, intimate direction and bold casting making it feel adjacent to a documentary. It's at its best when it hones in on the three generations of women at its core.” – Collider Feb 3, 2025 Full Review André Is an Idiot (2025) 92% 7/10 EDIT “André Is an Idiot is one of the saddest, boldest documentaries I’ve ever seen. It’s also one of the funniest and most mundane — which is what makes it even more powerful.” – Collider Feb 3, 2025 Full Review Atropia (2025) 41% 6/10 EDIT “Atropia certainly offers both new and interesting commentary in a fresh way, but it takes on so many storylines and makes so few decisive statements that it simultaneously ends up feeling overambitious and overly tame. ” – Collider Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Teenage Wasteland (2025) 100% 9/10 EDIT “Middletown is a captivating tale that combines elements of true crime and coming-of-age stories and proves, once again, that Moss and McBaine are two of the most talented documentarians working today.” – Collider Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Magic Farm (2025) 51% 6/10 EDIT “Though Magic Farm’s opening is killer, it can’t manage to stick the landing — or much of the second half. The risks Ulman takes are commendable, but it never quite reaches its potential or comes together as much as you’d hope.” – Collider Jan 29, 2025 Full Review Peter Hujar's Day (2025) 92% 7/10 EDIT “Peter Hujar's Day definitely won’t be for everyone — or maybe even most people — but its target audience, however small and niche, will likely find it to be a lovely little gem.” – Collider Jan 28, 2025 Full Review The Wedding Banquet (2025) 86% 8/10 EDIT “The Wedding Banquet is a classic rom-com with modern touches that rarely ring false or feel heavy-handed. The entire ensemble is top-notch, allowing beloved actors like Gladstone and Yang to do something slightly different from their usual fare” – Collider Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Folktales (2025) 85% 7/10 EDIT “Folktales' earnest, sensitive approach is its superpower, showcasing universal challenges being processed in a specific and singular way.” – Collider Jan 27, 2025 Full Review Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) (2025) 79% 7/10 EDIT “Much like the setting it depicts, Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) is a quiet little gem with much more to it for people willing to take the time to look beneath the surface.” – Collider Jan 27, 2025 Full Review Twinless (2025) 97% 8/10 EDIT “Twinless is a dramedy in its truest form, equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking, and even horrific at various points — and occasionally at the same time.” – Collider Jan 25, 2025 Full Review Back in Action (2025) 31% 4/10 EDIT “Most people are likely clicking on this film for Foxx & Diaz, and they do their best with what they’re given, but the dull, exposition-heavy script never gives them the chance to flex their dramatic muscles, and they rarely get to be truly funny either.” – Collider Jan 17, 2025 Full Review Empire Waist (2024) 7/10 EDIT “Empire Waist features a moving tribute to friendship dressed up in a bright, colorful package. While it’s not immune to tropes and predictable story beats in some areas, the way it tackles issues of body image is rare and refreshingly nuanced. ” – Collider Sep 28, 2024 Full Review All Shall Be Well (2024) 97% 8/10 EDIT “All Shall Be Well is a simple story overflowing with carefully crafted details that raises interesting and little-explored questions about gay rights, how we honor the dead, and how easily selfishness can seep in and poison us out of doing what is right.” – Collider Sep 20, 2024 Full Review
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