Alonso Duralde, TheWrap’s film reviews editor, has written about film for Movieline, Salon, Village Voice and MSNBC.com. He also co-hosts the “Linoleum Knife,” “Maximum Film!” and “Breakfast All Day” podcasts. A member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the National Society of Film Critics, Duralde has discussed cinema on TCM, CNN and ABC, among others, and was a regular contributor to FilmStruck. He is the author of “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas” and “101 Must-See Movies for Gay Men” and the co-author of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies”; his history of queer Hollywood will be published by TCM/Running Press in 2024.
Experience:
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‘Little Women’ Film Review: Greta Gerwig Puts a New Spin on a Beloved Tale
New adaptation captures Louisa May Alcott’s sentimentality and her feminism with exquisite craftsmanship
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What’s New on DVD for the Holidays: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ in 4K, ‘The Grinch,’ ‘Anna and the Apocalypse’ and More
Alonso Duralde spotlights holiday-themed new releases and classics on DVD and Blu-ray
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What’s New on DVD in December: ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette,’ ‘Until the End of the World,’ ‘Twin Peaks’ and More
Alonso Duralde’s monthly column spotlights the best Indie, foreign, doc, grindhouse, classic and TV releases on DVD and Blu-ray
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‘Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker’ Film Review: Final Chapter Delivers the Goods, But It’s Slick and a Little Soulless
The saga ends with every box ticked, but that ruthless efficiency (and devotion to fan service) can be a bit much
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‘Varda by Agnès’ Film Review: Legendary Filmmaker Offers Her Own Career Retrospective
The New Wave legend, who died earlier this year, creates her own clip reel of a fascinating and humane life behind the camera
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‘Marriage Story’ Film Review: Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver Break Apart in Noah Baumbach’s Devastating Drama
The writer-director’s streak of humane, heartbreaking films continues with this powerful and poignant tale
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‘The Irishman’ Re-Review: Does Martin Scorsese’s Epic Feature Play Better on the Small Screen?
Reviews Editor Alonso Duralde gets a second look at — and a second perspective on — Netflix film
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‘Knives Out’ Film Review: The Stars Are the Suspects in Serviceable Whodunnit
Rian Johnson loves his mystery tropes, but the promising ensemble (and art direction) aren’t used to full effect
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‘The Irishman’ Film Review: Martin Scorsese’s Gangster Epic Is Melancholic and Bittersweet
For De Niro, Pacino, Pesci and company, the flash of mob life leads either to violent ends or sad, aging estrangement
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What’s New on DVD in November: ‘A Bread Factory,’ ‘All About Eve,’ ‘Batman Beyond’ and More
Alonso Duralde’s monthly column spotlights the best Indie, foreign, doc, grindhouse, classic and TV releases on DVD and Blu-ray
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‘Frozen II’ Film Review: Elsa Belts Again in Entertaining, Unnecessary Sequel
Sequel has interesting ideas about a nation’s past historical sins, but mostly it just spins its wheels, charmingly
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Pedro Almodóvar on the Real-Life Fears and Aches Behind ‘Pain and Glory’
TheWrap Oscar magazine: “The idea of arriving at a moment where I can no longer make movies worries me,” Oscar-winning Spanish director says
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‘Klaus’ Film Review: Animated Santa Claus Origin Story Nails the Magic Better than the Comedy
Netflix cartoon has storybook charm, and the wonder lands even if the jokes don’t
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‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’ Film Review: Indie Charmer Captures a Boisterous Family Christmas
There’s a hint of “Diner” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” but the film’s attention to detail lets it stand on its own
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‘Last Christmas’ Film Review: Holiday Rom-Com Brings Cheer, If You’re Feeling Charitable
Director Paul Feig’s latest isn’t his best, but it fulfills a craving for sticky Christmas pudding
