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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Terrence Malick’s 9 Narrative Feature Films, Ranked Worst to Best (Photos)
Where does “A Hidden Life” rank among the legendary auteur’s output?
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‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Film Review: Second Go-Round Offers Some Familiar Fun
Kevin Hart channeling the slow, measured speech of Danny Glover ranks among the comedy highlights
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‘Citizen K’ Film Review: Alex Gibney Profiles Putin’s Nemesis, an Oligarch-Turned-Activist
Mikhail Khodorkovsky gets something of an image rehabilitation, just so the movie can be clear that Putin is the villain here
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‘Lady and the Tramp’ Film Review: Doggy Love Story Retains Charm in Live-Action Remake
Not much changes in this CGI-heavy do-over, but Tessa Thompson and Justin Theroux are a delight in the title roles
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‘Scandalous’ Film Review: National Enquirer Doc Couldn’t Be More Timely, Damning
“The Untold Story of the National Enquirer” also details how tabloid-ism infected the American media
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‘Earthquake Bird’ Film Review: Alicia Vikander’s Listless Melodrama Lands With a Splat
Disappointing new feature from Wash Westmoreland (“Colette”) doesn’t work as a mystery or as a character piece
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‘Midway’ Film Review: Impressive Visuals Go to War With Spotty Writing
Roland Emmerich is exactly the right filmmaker and the wrong one to tackle this tale of a pivotal WWII skirmish
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‘Arctic Dogs’ Film Review: Unremarkable Kids’ Cartoon Offers Self-Esteem and Environmental Messaging
Young audiences will get OK animation and straightforward moralizing, while their parents enjoy a brief nap
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‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Film Review: Linda Hamilton Is Back, and So Is the Franchise’s Mojo
After a slew of disappointing sequels (and a TV series), the killer-robot saga once again feels sharp and relevant
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‘Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound’ Film Review: Documentary Tunes Into What You Hear at the Movies
Educational and inspirational, Midge Costin’s film traces the cinema’s rich audio history
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‘Countdown’ Film Review: Killer-Phone-App Horror Film Embraces Its Own Absurdity
It’s no classic of horror — or even horror comedy — but it’s fun in an eccentric and self-aware way
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Taika Waititi’s Films, Ranked Worst to Best (Photos)
How does “Jojo Rabbit” rate among the Kiwi auteur’s filmography?
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‘High Strung Free Dance’ Film Review: Toe-Tapping Dance Saga Shimmies Between Sublime and Ridiculous
If you’re on board with the ridiculous plot and over-the-top choreography, this one’s a cult classic in the making
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‘Mary’ Film Review: Gary Oldman’s Haunted-Boat Tale Is Neither Sea- Nor Scare-Worthy
Emily Mortimer struggles to keep the film afloat, despite a script that underserves the characters and the chills
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‘Semper Fi’ Film Review: Fascinating Characters Get Sacrificed to Flat Melodrama in Marines Saga
Jai Courtney and Nat Wolff give their all as troubled brothers, but the movie ignores them for less interesting pursuits
