Established in 2009 by a group of Indiana journalists, the IFJA is a growing organization that specializes in film criticism and commentary.
Indiana, USA
Joined December 2012
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A fascinating piece of cultural anthropology, “Once Upon a Time in Harlem” chronicles a 1972 meeting of the luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance as they celebrate -- and sometimes angrily rehash -- the past. Review by Christopher Lloyd.
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Nate Richard says that Siân Heder’s Being Heumann is a sincere and perfectly cast telling of Judy Heumann’s activism, even if some of it does come off as formulaic. themoviehound.substack.com/p…
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Christopher Lloyd says “Mouse” is a little movie that’s an absolute knockout, an exploration of loss and guilt with performances so grounded and authentic we feel like these people are just passing by.
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At Midwest Film Journal, IFJA member Nick Rogers continues his “Coming Around Again” series — revisiting films that didn’t quite click the first time — with the 1989 gambling comedy “Let It Ride.” midwestfilmjournal.com/2026/…
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Christopher Lloyd calls “Papillon” a Hollywooded-up version of an autobiography that was largely BS, though the poignant prison escape tale remains one of Steve McQueen’s best performances -- even if he and Dustin Hoffman didn’t get along.
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Nate Richard says Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love is a profound and emotionally resonant psychological drama powered by incredible performances by Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu. themoviehound.substack.com/p…
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Critic Christopher Lloyd says the animated “The Cat in the Hat” is an unexpectedly fun and clever take on the Seuss classic, as the Cat works his magic with some grumpy kids while trying to save his own job, and maybe the universe.
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Nate Richard says that while Godzilla Minus Zero may not reach the mighty heights set by its predecessor, Takashi Yamazaki’s sequel still offers incredible visuals and spectacular kaiju action. themoviehound.substack.com/p…
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IFJA member Bob Bloom (@ReelBobBloom) is back with New To View at ReelBob, including Super Troopers 3, Mr. Skeffington and more of this week's home releases: reelbob.com/2026/10/30/new-t…
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A special Halloween edition of “Indy Now” includes Christopher Lloyd’s favorite scary movie, plus a look at “Gentle Monster,” “Breeder,” “Christmas at the Kringles” and “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.”
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A wife and mother's seemingly ideal life comes crashing down when her husband is accused of child pornography in "Gentle Monster," a searing parable critic Christopher Lloyd says you won’t soon forget. Starring Léa Seydoux and Catherine Deneuve.
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IFJA members Ben Sears and Nate Richard are joined by Trevor Stucker to recap the 2026 Heartland Film Festival on the Film Yap video podcast. youtu.be/5AxD-n-XhbE?is=Z4-9…
At Midwest Film Journal, IFJA member Nick Rogers says that while John Turturro delivers a good performance, "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York" plays like the Happy Madison version of "Uncut Gems." midwestfilmjournal.com/2026/…
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Joan Micklin Silver's romantic dramedy "Crossing Delancey" stars Amy Irving as an independent '80s lady losing at love, in what could best be described as a modern counterpoint to her debut, "Hester Street." Classic film column by Christopher Lloyd.
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Nate Richard says that despite a rough first act, Clayface gives Batman's shapeshifting foe a satisfyingly goopy and gross body-horror movie. themoviehound.substack.com/p…
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IFJA member Nick Rogers contributes to Midwest Film Journal's No Sleep October series with a ranked list of the VHS-era "Subspecies" franchise from Full Moon Features. midwestfilmjournal.com/2026/…
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On FOX59’s Indy Now, Christopher Lloyd reviews “Clayface,” “Wicker,” “Wildwood” and “Klara and the Sun,” plus a special screening of “The Thing” at Landmark Theatres Keystone Cinema.
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In its best moments, Whalefall is one of the year's most intense and immersive thrillers, but it is often bogged down by uninteresting and melodramatic flashbacks. Review by Nate Richard. themoviehound.substack.com/p…
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Stop-motion animation reaches its zenith with "Wildwood," an extraordinary fantasy film about a girl fighting an evil queen that critic Christopher Lloyd says has all the epic sweep of anything this side of Narnia.
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Nate Richard says Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti are at the top of their game in Jesse Eisenberg's hilarious, weird, and loving theatre farce: The Debut. themoviehound.substack.com/p…
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