
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 follow-up to Danny and Michael Philippou’s breakout horror hit TALK TO ME explores many of the same themes as their first film, but the film’s focus on grief, loss and abuse can be more than a bit harrowing and…
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REVIEW – MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING (2025) is a love letter to the 30 year Mission Impossible movie franchise
Writer/Director Christopher McQuarrie and producer/star Tom Cruise close out their signature franchise revisiting its history to bring an epic conclusion to the world that Cruise built. If you ask anyone what the first Tom Cruise movie is they can think…
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REVIEW – THE SURFER (2025) delivers an intense claustrophobic descent into madness in this unhinged and tense psychological thriller
Nicolas Cage plays a man on the edge of losing his dream of getting a piece of his youth back in this off-kilter examination of hardcore zen from director Lorcan Finnegan Nicolas Cage does his best work in film when…
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REVIEW – ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR (2025) is largely a rehash of the original that feels like White Lotus-lite
We’re big fans of the original A Simple Favor, a fun satire on true crime and mommy bloggers that seemed very timely given the rise of bloggers like Bailey Sarian, who mixed makeup tips with breakdowns of serial killers. Queue…
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REVIEW – THE UGLY STEPSISTER (2025) subverts the Cinderella story and beauty standards through the lens of body horror.
Director Emilie Blichfeldt’s debut feature casts the spotlight on Cinderella’s stepsister in showing what depths someone will go through for love, acceptance and finding their dreams no matter the cost in this genre period piece. Once upon a time is…
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REVIEW – THUNDERBOLTS* (2025) is a reminder that Marvel can still deliver fun action and energy to the big screen
Director Jake Schreier (Netflix’s Beef) delivers one of the most engaging features to the Marvel Canon since the heyday of the era of the Russo Brothers and James Gunn. There’s something to the idea that the Peak TV era delivered…





