Amy Nicholson

host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for the New York Times

Guest

Host of the podcast The Canon; Former chief film critic for LA Weekly. 

Amy Nicholson on KCRW

Critics review “Last Night in SoHo,” the British psychological-horror film starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin McKenzie; “Antlers,” a horror movie that follows an Oregon teacher…

‘Last Night in SoHo’ is fun, but slick and superficial, says critic

Critics review “Last Night in SoHo,” the British psychological-horror film starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin McKenzie; “Antlers,” a horror movie that follows an Oregon teacher…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review “Prisoners of the Ghostland,” starring Nicolas Cage as a criminal sent on a mission to rescue a politician's granddaughter; “Cry Macho,” which follows a washed-up old…

Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield make ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ worth watching, says critic

Critics review “Prisoners of the Ghostland,” starring Nicolas Cage as a criminal sent on a mission to rescue a politician's granddaughter; “Cry Macho,” which follows a washed-up old…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old,” about a family on vacation, enjoying the day on a secluded beach when they suddenly realize that something isn’t right; “Snake Eyes: G.I.

'Snake Eyes' would be better if unlinked to 'G.I. Joe' franchise, says critic

Critics review M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old,” about a family on vacation, enjoying the day on a secluded beach when they suddenly realize that something isn’t right; “Snake Eyes: G.I.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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