Welcome to The Phoenix Film Critics Society
The Phoenix Film Critics Society is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, not-for-profit, self-funded, independent organization consisting of professional film critics and film journalists in Arizona.
Our Mission Statement
- Supporting film as an art form through our yearly awards.
- Uphold integrity & professionalism in film criticism.
- To assist Arizona film festivals with jury representation.
- Safeguard & foster the interests & to provide professional support for our members.
Brief History of PFCS
- Founded in October 2000 by Roger Tennis & David Ramsay
- Our Annual Awards recognize the best in film from major studios, independent film and international films.
- Promoting film to the greater Arizona film community.
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David Leitch weaves a modern Robin Hood for the Tik Tok generation with shades of corporate comeuppance for the working man. HOW TO ROB A BANK (2026)★★★ & 1/2 of ★★★★★ stars Nicholas Hoult has made a name out of…
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REVIEW – CLUB KID (2026) channels Sean Baker in a heartwarming story of a father and son relationship set in the world of club nights
First time writer/director Jordan Firstman delivers an emotional story that touches the heart in one of this year’s best freshman filmmaker outings CLUB KID (2026)★★★★ & 1/2 of ★★★★★ stars I didn’t know what to expect going into CLUB KID,…
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Ebenezer Is Triumphant Return For Depp In This New Holiday Classic
The latest take on the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Story has arrived with “Ebenezer” The film stars Johnny Depp as the title characters and is under the Direction of Ti West. The film follows the story of the miserly…
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I Play Rocky Is An Inspiring And Uplifting Story Of Determination
The story of how an unknown and broke actor named Sylvester Stallone stubbornly refused life-changing money for his script has arrived with “I Play Rocky”. Anthony Ippolito stars as Stallone and the movie chronicles his struggles to make it as…
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Clayface Is An Emotional Thriller And One Of The Best Comic Movies To Date
Life for actor Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries) is going well. He has just been nominated for an Academy Award which he sees as validation for his life from a hard upbringing to successful and respected actor. While celebrating in…
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REVIEW: RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND (2026) channels 300 and THE ODYSSEY by way of the MCU
Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of the Hindi epic poem is an action heavy piece that brings its protagonists to life on a scale akin to a Marvel Cinematic Universe film RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND (2026)★★★ & 1/2 ★ of ★★★★★…