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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Director Olivia Wilde’s follow-up to Don’t Worry Darling hearkens back to her comedy chops in Booksmart while channeling the classic relationship driven comedies of Woody Allen THE INVITE (2026)★★★ OF ★★★★★ stars The Invite, the latest film from director Olivia…
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REVIEW – SUPERGIRL (2026) combines a dark origin story with a redemption arc in DC’s sophomore world-building feature outing
Director Craig Gillespie reconciles the portrayal of Supergirl thus far in the new DC Cinematic universe with a compelling origin tale that also sets her on a path of self-discovery SUPERGIRL (2026)★★★ OF ★★★★★ stars I’m a fan of Craig…
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REVIEW: AFFECTION (2026) is a slow burn sci fi cloning horror that never really develops
Writer/director BT Meza puts a lot of concepts into this Stepford Wives-esque slow burn clone horror that’s largely carried by Jessica Rothe’s solid multiple performances. AFFECTION (2026)★★★ OF ★★★★★ stars We caught Affection at this year’s Overlook Film Festival and…
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REVIEW – THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD (2026) is one of the best films of the year.
Michael Sarnowski’s follow-up to his masterpiece Pig is an amazing character study studying the deconstruction of myth and legend with an all-time performance from Hugh Jackman THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD (2026)★★★★ & 1/2 ★ OF ★★★★★ stars Michael Sarnowski…
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REVIEW – DISCLOSURE DAY (2026) is the coda to Steven Spielberg’s big screen love for extra-terrestrials
Spielberg’s 35th feature revisits the topic of life on other planets and what it would mean if that were confirmed to be in this geo-political thriller. DISCLOSURE DAY (2026)★★★ & 1/2 ★ OF ★★★★★ stars It’s something amazing to realize…
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REVIEW – THE FURIOUS (2026) is the best action movie that will come out this year.
Director Kenji Tanigaki’s unlikely allies out to stop a child trafficking martial arts epic channels anime and the Shaw Brothers in crafting a literal thrill ride of a movie that keeps you hooked from start to finish. THE FURIOUS (2026)★★★★…