William Bibbiani is a professional film critic and member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA), the Critics Choice Association (CCA) and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics. He has written film criticism for over 20 years and written for The Wrap since 2019. He is a frequent guest on KCRW’s Press Play with Madeline Brand. He also co-hosts The Critically Acclaimed Network, a series of podcasts dedicated to new, classic and cult film and TV reviews and retrospectives. His commentary tracks and essays can be found on Blu-ray special editions for films released by Arrow Video, Shout! Factory and Umbrella Entertainment. You can follow him on BlueSky (and various other social medias).
Experience:
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‘Longlegs’ Review: Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage Clash in a Chilling, Pulp Nightmare
Filmmaker Osgood Perkins proves to be a master at filling the screen with dread
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‘Twisters’ Review: Lee Isaac Chung’s Blockbuster Sequel Is a Breath of Fresh Air
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos star in a disaster movie that recaptures the breezy charms of the original
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‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Review: Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum Soar in Space Age Rom-Com
Houston, we have no problems: Greg Berlanti’s retro comedy might one day be a classic
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‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Review: The Heat Is Off in Netflix’s Generic Legacy Sequel
Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley in an action comedy that will satisfy fans, but only if they don’t ask for much
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The 25 Best Prequel Movies of All Time
From “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” to “Monsters University” and “Saw X”
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‘A Family Affair’ Review: There’s Nothing Funny About Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman’s Funny Business
Joey King costars in a Netflix romantic comedy where everything is rich but the humor
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‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review: How Lupita Nyong’o Learned to Stop Worrying and Look for Pizza
If Michael Sarnoski’s serviceable sci-fi prequel has any new ideas, it’s keeping its mouth shut
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‘MaXXXine’ Review: Mia Goth Slays in a Very Murdery Minx-Up
The actress plays a ferocious porn star stalked by a serial killer in Ti West’s stylish throwback to 1980s sleaze
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The Best Exorcism Movies That Aren’t ‘The Exorcist’
William Friedkin’s classic is the gold standard, but plenty terrifying films came after (and before)
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‘The Exorcism’ Review: The Power of Crowe Compels You
Russell Crowe gives his best performance in years as an actor overwhelmed by inner and outer demons
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‘Touch’ Review: Baltasar Kormákur Takes a Walk on the Mild Side
Pálmi Kormákur and Kōki costar in a quiet, sweet romance that takes place in two time periods: 50 years ago and during the COVID lockdown
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‘Inside Out 2’ Review: Anxiety Attacks in a Mature, Sensitive Pixar Sequel
The worthy but inconsistent follow-up to the animated classic adds Maya Hawke and Ayo Edebiri to the cast of emotions
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‘The Cranes Call’ Review: Documentary’s Hunt for Russian War Criminals Is the Stuff of Studio Thrillers
Tribeca 2024: Laura Warner’s film follows criminal investigators with a riveting cinematic flare
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‘Diane von Fürstenberg: Woman in Charge’ Review: Believe It or Not, She Really Did All of This
Tribeca 2024: An overpowering documentary about the fashion icon who once reinvented the dress and repeatedly reinvented herself
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‘Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution’ Review: Netflix Doc Is an Epic Chronicle of Trailblazing Queer Stand-Up
Tribeca 2024: An ambitious, informative film unites Lily Tomlin, Margaret Cho, Sandra Bernhard, Robin Tyler and many more
