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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Radio Silence revisit their clever 2019 film about a satanic cabal whose boon from the devil is decided via playing a childhood game and raises the stakes and lore a la the John Wick franchise READY OR NOT 2: HERE…
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REVIEW – PROJECT HAIL MARY (2026) is one of the year’s best big screen surprises
Writer Drew Goddard (Cabin in the Woods) and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller delivering a stirring and heartwarming science fiction film that channels wonder and keeps you on the edge of your seat. PROJECT HAIL MARY (2026)★★★★ OF ★★★★★…
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REVIEW – VAMPIRES OF THE VELVET LOUNGE (2026) delivers a 90’s flavored pastiche of Vampire film lore, but does it add something new
Written and Directed by Producer Adam Sherman, VAMPIRES OF THE VELVET LOUNGE brings together a slew of your favorite character actors in a meandering CGI heavy movie that you wish would do more with them. VAMPIRES OF THE VELVET LOUNGE…
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REVIEW – MARGO’S GOT MONEY TROUBLES is an engrossing new dramedy series that’ll hook you for the three count.
Apple TV’s latest series based on the book by Rufi Thorpe channels vibes from Juno and The Girlfriend Experience and delivers a wholly unique story of a girl trying to survive as a single parent in the gig economy /…
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REVIEW – THE BRIDE! (2026) waves a punk rock flag in a story about one woman’s agency and finding your voice
Director Maggie Gyllenhaal presents a parable about how women can be treated as commodities without a voice in their lives wrapped in the story of Frankenstein’s monster. THE BRIDE! (2026)★★★★ OF ★★★★★ stars It’s very rare when a modern take…
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REVIEW – Emerald Fennell’s “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” revists and revises the classic novel with a modern flavor.
“Wuthering Heights” channels the Baz Luhrmann take on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with a dash of Saltburn and Promising Young Woman making it feel like a integral part of Fennell’s work. “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” (2026)★★★★ OF ★★★★★ stars One can…