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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Ryan Coogler’s period set Southern Gothic vampire film transcends the label of elevated horror to deliver one of 2025’s best films of the year. Going into Sinners, the latest film from writer/director Ryan Googler, you might think from the film’s…
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REVIEWS: MICKEY 17 (2025) is a fun and timely satire on the woes of the working class in Bong Joon Ho’s latest exploration of late-stage capitalism
Robert Pattinson plays the unlikely hero in a satire that rings a little close to reality in this sci-fi send-up of populist politics. It’s no secret that Bong Joon Ho harbors a definitive point of view towards populism; the idea…
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REVIEW: HEART EYES (2025) is the definitive horror movie for the Valentine’s Day holiday
Director Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within) delivers a fun satire of the romantic comedy genre’s tropes while serving up an homage to some of horror’s best slasher films. Horror slashers have been making something of a comeback the past several years…
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REVIEW – WOLFMAN (2025) is a body horror meditation on grief and longing in this new Blumhouse world of gods and monsters
WOLFMAN (2025) is a body horror meditation on grief and longing in this new Blumhouse world of gods and monsters Director Leigh Whannell’s follow-up to 2020’s The Invisible Man continues his exploration of the human condition behind the veneer of…
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“The Brutalist” Captures Best Picture, “Conclave” racks up 5 wins
Brady Corbet’s drama about architect Laszlo Toth, “The Brutalist,” was awarded Best Picture, while “Conclave” dominated Phoenix Film Critics Society’s 2024 awards numerically, with five wins. The members of the Phoenix, Arizona-based critics group emerged from their own annual conclave…
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Killers of the Flower Moon wins Best Picture and 2 other awards
Killers of the Flower Moon blossomed into a winner in Phoenix Film Critic’s Society 2023 awards, earning Best Picture honors as well as awards for Best Screenplay Adapted from Other Material and Best Breakthrough Performance for actor Lily Gladstone. The…