William Bibbiani is a professional film critic and member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) 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 Twitter (and various other social medias) at @WilliamBibbiani.
Experience:
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‘Saw X’ Review: An Uncomplicated Return to Basics That Works, Even When Mired in the Past
Tobin Bell continues to showcase why these movies have lasted so long
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All 9 Hercule Poirot Mystery Movies, Ranked
Where does Kenneth Branagh’s “Haunting in Venice” fit among the screen appearances of Agatha Christie’s legendary sleuth?
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‘The Conjuring’ Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best (Photos)
How does “The Nun II” rank in the “Conjure-verse”?
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‘The Nun II’ Review: Convent-tional Sequel Proves This Nun’s the Worst for Wear
The latest entry in “The Conjuring” universe is filled with jump scares that rarely connect with anything, writes William Bibbiani
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‘Strays’ Review: Crude Dog Comedy Is a Clever Laugh Riot Made for Pet Lovers
The jokes may be juvenile in the new film from the director of “Barb and Star,” but they certainly work
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‘Blue Beetle’ Review: DC Crafts the Cure for Superhero Fatigue With Charming Family Tale
It’s refreshing to get back to basics and tell a familiar story in a fresh and exciting way
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Every Quentin Tarantino Film Ranked From Worst to Best (Photos)
Where does “Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood” fall among the grindhouse auteur’s films?
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All 13 James Cameron Movies, Ranked Worst to Best
Where does “Avatar: The Way of Water” fit among the blockbuster auteur’s filmography?
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‘The Flash’ Review: A Vague, Confusing Trip to the Multiverse
The film holds few surprises and lacks any type of punch in its script
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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: A Triumph of Maximalist Filmmaking
The audacious sequel is gigantically intimate, grappling with challenging themes while pushing the animation medium forward yet again
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All 22 of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes Ranked From Worst to Best
How does “The Little Mermaid” rank among the studio’s remakes of its animated hits?
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‘The Boogeyman’ Review: Stephen King’s Terrifying Short Story Gets Stale Translation
The 20th Century horror-thriller’s execution is at odds with the concept
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‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Review: Jack Harlow’s Acting Debut Is a Shaggy Underdog Cliche
The original is a classic for a reason and it’s doubtful viewers of this will understand what the fuss is about
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‘Fast X’ Review: Jason Momoa Gives the Exhausted Franchise New Drive
Everything that works about the “Fast” movies is here and what doesn’t is either gone or quickly brushed aside
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ Review: A Grounded Return to a Well-Worn Franchise
The movie has a lot of heart but could traumatize some kids. Maybe some adults, too
