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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.


By Kristy Puchko
'Oddity' review: Your new horror obsession has arrived
A woman reaches her hand into the mouth of a wooden man.

'Love Lies Bleeding' review: Kristen Stewart headlines gnarly masterpiece
Katy O’Brian and Kristen Stewart in "Love Lies Bleeding."

'Wonka' review: Can Timothée Chalamet win over the haters?
Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in "Wonka."

'Imaginary' review: How does this creepy teddy bear stand up to M3GAN?
Chauncey the Bear is the creepy toy at the center of "Imaginary."

10 SXSW films you'll want to know about before the fest begins
Composite of images from movies playing SXSW 2024

The 20 best action movies on Netflix right now
Composite of action movies, including "Jurassic Park," "65," "They Cloned Tyrone" and "Everything Everywhere all At Once." and "Spider-Man: Acrosss The Spider-Verse."

21 best comedies streaming on Netflix right now
Composite of images from comedies on Netflix.

'Problemista' review: This funky New York fairytale is an instant comedy classic
Tilda Swinton and Julio Torres play a compelling odd couple in "Problemista."

'All of Us Strangers' is a gift to queer Gen Xers
Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott in "All of Us Strangers."

'Drive-Away Dolls' review: Trashy in a good way
Geraldine Viswanathan and Margaret Qualley play best friends on a wild road trip in "Drive-Away Dolls."

Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke know critics may not get 'Drive-Away Dolls'
Tricia Cooke and Ethan Coen on the set of "Drive-Away Dolls."

Ben Affleck's Dunkin ad is his version of JLo's 'This Is Me…Now'
Jennifer Lopez is glamorous; Ben Affleck loves Dunkin.

Jennifer Lopez's 'This Is Me…Now' is A+ celebrity work
Jennifer Lopez in "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story."


Does 'Madame Web' have a post-credit scene?
Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney in "Madam Web."

'Madame Web' review: Is it at least better than 'Morbius?'
Mattie Franklin (Celeste O’Connor), Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson), Anya Corazon (Isabela Merced), and Julia Cornwall (Sydney Sweeney) in Columbia Pictures’ MADAME WEB.

'A Quiet Place: Day One' Super Bowl commercial has arrived
Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn in "A Quiet Place: Day One" from Paramount Pictures.

Lily Gladstone's 'Under the Bridge' scores a release date
JANUARY 25: Lily Gladstone visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on January 25, 2024 in New York City.

'Turning Red' review: Imagine if Pixar made 'Pen15'
Three adolescent girls face a giant red panda, who seems embarrassed.


'Plus One': A perfect rom-com for when you're a bit over love
Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine star in "Plus One."

'Lisa Frankenstein' review: John Hughes and Tim Burton's twisted love child has risen
Kathryn Newton as Lisa Swallows and Cole Sprouse as The Creature in "Lisa Frankenstein."

'Orion and the Dark' is here to soothe your anxiety-ridden inner child (and your actual child too) 
Orion at school in "Orion and the Dark."

'Argylle' review: Dumb in the wrong ways
Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell star in "Argylle."

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