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Kristy Puchko

Kristy Puchko is the Film Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter, who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers, and had her work published on RogerEbert.com, Vanity Fair, and The Guardian. A member of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA as well as a Top Critic on Rotten Tomatoes, Kristy's primary focus is movies. However, she's also been known to gush over television, podcasts, and board games. You can follow her on Twitter.


Latest From Kristy Puchko
'The Accountant 2' review: Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal kick ass in buddy comedy
Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck co-star as brothers at odds in "The Accountant 2."

'Drop' review: Date night thriller delivers satisfying twists and meaningful red flags
Meghann Fahy scrambles to survive a bad date in "Drop."

How 'Opus' explores the intersection of fandom and fervor
By Kristy Puchko and Warren Shaw
'Opus' interview with Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis and Stephanie Suganami

'The Baltimorons' review: The feel-good movie of 2025 has arrived
	 Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen find fun and new friends in "The Baltimorons."


'Holland' review: Nicole Kidman's latest feels oddly familiar
Nicole Kidman stars in "Holland."


'American Sweatshop' review: A cyberthriller for the doomscrolling age
Lili Reinhart stars as Daisy in "American Sweatshop."

How 'Dope Thief' seamlessly blends drama with absurdist humor
By Kristy Puchko and Warren Shaw
'Dope Thief' cast interview

What's new to streaming this week? (March 13, 2025)
Composite of images from new to streaming TVs and shows.

'Hallow Road' review: Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys have come to scare you senseless
Rosamund Pike is behind the wheel of the car-set thriller "Hallow Road."

'Happy Face' review: True crime fans, your next TV obsession has arrived
Dennis Quaid as Keith Jesperson and Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Reed in "Happy Face."

'Death of a Unicorn' review: A24's fantastical monster parable is rich in laughs and gore
The cast of "Death of a Unicorn" looks concerned.

'Good Boy' review: What if a dog were a horror movie hero?
In "Good Boy," human owner Todd finds his dog Indy staring at a seemingly empty corner.

'The Ballad of Wallis Island' review: A feel-good movie that's pretty great
Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer and Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer in director James Griffiths' "The Ballad of Wallis Island."

'O'Dessa' review: Sadie Sink sings in bonkers queer rock musical
Sadie Sink stars in "O'Dessa."

'Another Simple Favor' review: Blake Lively is at her best bad and mad
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively toast in "Another Simple Favor."

From 'Mickey 17' to 'Companion' and 'Babygirl', which movies are worth your time?
A screenshot of a critics' panel discussion from the TV show "Talking Pictures"

John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush reveal their character inspirations for 'The Rule of Jenny Pen'
'The Rule of Jenny Pen'

'Yellowjackets': How exactly things get worse for Coach
Steven Krueger as Ben Scott and Samantha Hanratty as teen Misty in "Yellowjackets."

Watch: Bob the Drag Queen drops lyric video for 'Queen of the Underground'
Bob the Drag Queen in the video for "Queen of the Underground."

Toni Collette and Naomi Ackie on Bong Joon Ho's filmmaking process in 'Mickey 17'
By Kristy Puchko and Warren Shaw
'Mickey 17' Toni Collette and Naomi Ackie

'The Rule of Jenny Pen' review: John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush go psycho-biddy
John Lithgow as Dave Crealy, Geoffrey Rush as Stefan Mortensen, and Jenny Pen in James Ashcroft’s "The Rule of Jenny Pen."

'Mickey 17' review: Bong Joon Ho attacks Trump fascism in dizzying sci-fi comedy
Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey Barnes in Bong Joon Ho's "Mickey 17."

What's new to streaming this week? (March 7, 2025)
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