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 Akiva Schaffer delivers the unlikeliest of accomplishments; a hilarious legacy sequel to a 31 year film When I think of the Naked Gun, I instantly think of Leslie Nielsen, the straight as arrow actor who made his name playing…
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REVIEW – THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (2025) aims to recapture the early days of the MCU, but needs real stakes to succeed.
Director Matt Shakman finds a way to make the Fantastic Four work on the big screen with a cast that has great chemistry together. But the interconnected nature of the MCU stifles some of this outing’s shine. It’s 2025 and…
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REVIEW – TOGETHER (2025) explores the dynamics of a long term relationship on the decline through a body horror lens.
Writer/director Michael Shanks uses horror as the milieu to look at whether a couple stays together – literally – out of love or obligation in this interesting mumblecore horror throwback. One of the things that makes horror so appealing for…
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REVIEW – SUPERMAN (2025) hits the right notes between nostalgia and a fresh take in this reintroduction of the Man of Steel to the big screen.
Writer/director James Gunn resets the status quo of the DC cinematic universe by reintroducing Superman as a relatable hero with flaws and aspirations in a full-formed comic book inspired universe. Right off the bat, I’ll start my review of James…
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REVIEW – M3GAN 2.0 (2025) jumps genres into action/adventure while keeping the sassy comedic snark that made the franchise memorable
Director/writer Gerard Johnstone navigates the resurrection of the anti-hero robot by bringing her to life in the world of action/adventure satire to establish her as an AI superhero along the types of T2’s T-800 If you had told me back…
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REVIEW – Disney’s LILO & STITCH (2025) expands on the original animated film in good ways, but doesn’t distinguish itself enough.
Writers Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes’ script adds a lot of character and heart to this live-action reimagining, but falls short in delivering a compelling villain. The best things I can say about Dean Fleischer Camp/s version of…