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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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 ★★★★★…
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Wild Horse Nine Is A Quirky Delight And One Of The Best Movies Of The Year
Chris (John Malkovich) is an agency man who in 1973 finds himself in Chile shortly before the coup. His partner Lee (Sam Rockwell), accompanies Chris to Easter Island for a week long trip that will have long-term consequences in the…
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MOVIE REVIEW – CLAYFACE (2026) a body horror revenge story, is DC Studios’ best film of the year
Director James Watkins and writer Mike Flanagan channel the classic Batman: The Animated Series origin for the grotesque shape-changing villain Clayface through the lens of Sam Raimi’s Darkman by way of The Substance to create a compelling film absent the…
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REVIEW – WICKER (2026) is a heartwarming film about the human condition – and a sexy basket man.
Writer/director team Alex Huston-Fischer and Eleanor Wilson create a big screen fable that captures your imagination about the nature of envy and finding happiness filled with magical realism. WICKER (2026)★★★★ of ★★★★★ stars I never imagined when I saw WICKER…