A new collective of film critics has been established in the Phoenix area, with a goal of coming together as “an association for professional film critique and analysis committed to the progression and preservation of film.” Comprised of a group of local journalists working in print, broadcast and online media, and directly affiliated with the Phoenix Film Foundation, the Phoenix Critics Circle unveiled their roster of charter members this week – including Nerd Repository Editor-in-Chief, Brent Hankins.
Here’s the official press release from the Phoenix Film Foundation.
THE PHOENIX CRITICS CIRCLE IS READY FOR ITS CLOSE-UP
New Film Critics Group, in Conjunction with the Phoenix Film Foundation, Releases Official Member Roster and Annual Activities
PHOENIX, AZ (September 13th, 2014) – Phoenix Film Foundation has launched the Phoenix Critics Circle (PCC), a new association with Arizona-based film writers and journalists dedicated to the progression and preservation of film. “A key element of our mission is to develop the artistic appreciation of film. We’ve been doing that through the foundation and the Phoenix Film Festival for many years,” said Phoenix Film Foundation Executive Director Jason Carney. “We’re very excited to add the element of film criticism to all of the great things we’re doing with film in Phoenix.”
Mike Massie, publisher of the movie website GoneWithTheTwins.com and founding president of the PCC, says the partnership will allow for greater collaboration both among critics and with the broader audience of filmmakers and movie fans in the Valley of the Sun. “I am very excited to be leading a new society of esteemed colleagues and professionals on a venture with the Phoenix Film Foundation.”
“The Phoenix Film Foundation’s far-reaching accomplishments in the film community, paired with outstanding staff and organizers, will help the art of film criticism achieve greater recognition and significance in Arizona,” Massie added.
Phoenix Critics Circle members include:
David Appleford, ValleyStages.com
Henry Cabot Beck, True West magazine
Colin Boyd, PCC vice president, Tucson Weekly
Michael Clawson, Terminal Volume
Michael Dixon, KSAZ-TV (Fox 10)
Eric Forthun, Cinematic Shadows
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic
Brent Hankins, NerdRepository.com
Kevin Kittle, RedCarpetRefs.com
Joel Massie, GoneWithTheTwins.com
Mike Massie, PCC president, GoneWithTheTwins.com
Bruce St. James, KTAR Radio
Monte Yazzie, TheCodaFilms.com
With awards season right around the corner, the PCC is hard at work seeing all of the contenders vying for consideration as the year’s best. The group’s inaugural film awards will be announced in December.
For more information about the Phoenix Critics Circle, visit www.phxcritics.com