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WHO?

 

Loud and Clear was launched in October 2017, out of a writer’s desire to share her thoughts on the movies she was watching. Since then, the site has grown from a small personal blog to a larger cinema portal: we are now a team of 45 film critics, we’ve published 2.200+ reviews, covered many festivals all over the world, conducted interviews, and covered red carpets. We organized many giveaways, and our quotes have appeared on trailers, DVDs and promotional material. We currently have 10.000+ followers on our socials, and publish 2-4 articles per day.

WHY?

Sometimes you watch the first scenes of a movie and you already know how it’s going to end. The hero that saves the day, the lucky coincidence, the star-crossed lovers. The ultimate battle that saves the universe from total destruction, the coming of age story disguised as a road trip, the not-so-accurate revisitation of the past, the same old dystopian future. The remake of the remake of the remake of what might have been a remake; the struggle, the growth, the noble sacrifice.

You find yourself coming out of the cinema feeling frustrated by the excess of action and lack of content of what could have been a great film if only it had focused a little more on finding out what it wanted to say and a little less on special effects.

And then there’s the day you start watching something —anything—just to pass the time, and that one film speaks to you so unexpectedly and strongly that it suddenly reminds you why it is that you love cinema. Art, literature, entertainment are among the most powerful, intimate ways for human beings to communicate.

And when a film makes us laugh, cry, think and, most of all, feel. That is when the message has been received —loud and clear!— in that intense, unique, overwhelming way we’re all familiar with, even if we can’t find the words to describe it.

Let us help you fall in love with cinema over and over again!

OUR STAFF

 SERENA

 FOUNDER & EDITOR IN CHIEF

She/Her

I quote obscure movie references in conversations, take disappointing book endings way too seriously and I still haven’t recovered from the trauma caused by the most heart-wrenching 4:17 minutes in film history. I take life lessons from Dawson’s Creek, I’ve written a dissertation on Joker, and I once had to explain to the security guards at the airport that the ‘sharp item’ they found in my bag was, in fact, a Harry Potter wand.

Approved: , OAFFC, AWFJ, OFCS, OFTA, TCP, RB
Member of: Film Independent, BFI


ELISA

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Born a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Food addicted, self-proclaimed Chocolate Eater in Chief, and penguin lover. Part-time worker @ Double R Diner in Twin Peaks who comes from New Orleans but (sometimes) speaks with an Italian accent. I love to watch films I can’t understand, but I adore Stanley Kubrick more. If you see me at the movies, don’t sit next to me.
P.S. I hate describing myself.


JACK

 SENIOR STAFF WRITER

He/Him

Modern Languages and International Film student with too much time on his hands and too many films in his watchlist. Shameless fan of summer blockbusters and an unapologetic completionist when it comes to movies – most commonly found buying snacks for my next trip to the cinema.

Approved: RB


JOSEPH

 SENIOR STAFF WRITER

I’m very much a late bloomer when it comes to my love of cinema. I took a career path about as far removed from it as you can think, but over the years I realized just how much film could affect me, and how exciting it was to explore and analyze it to the extent I do now. I’ve been writing reviews and discussion pieces since 2018, and now hope to take this relatively new path even further. My favorite genre is easily science fiction, as it opens the door to so many possibilities while still trying to ground itself to varying degrees depending on the story.


WILLIAM

SENIOR STAFF WRITER

He/Him

For many years my phone alarm was set to the opening theme of Taxi Driver, which is unsurprisingly a very dramatic and rather dark way to wake up. It was just one way for me to experience the wonderful world of film and more specifically scores and soundtracks, a passion that was ignited when I was just a teenager seeing Danny Boyle’s Sunshine in the cinema for the first time. Watching films is a huge part of my life and I am in a constant battle with my ever-growing watchlist.

Approved: UK Film Critics Association


 AARON

STAFF WRITER

He/Him

I’m a 20 year old autistic writer who loves anything from that one movie that won an oscar once to some undeniable trash you wish never existed. You’ll probably find me in a cinema one day hogging all the popcorn.


 BETHANY

 STAFF WRITER

Jason Blum and Sharknado enthusiast. Lover of all things horror, especially if it stars Katharine Isabelle. Big on female led, written and directed films in any genre (emphasis on Sarah Polley and Gillian Robespierre). Probably found watching Another Round, Suspiria (1977) or Never Goin’ Back in my room.

Approved: The Cherry Picks, RB


 BRANYAN

 STAFF WRITER

He/Him

A freelance journalist who spends way too much time watching movies. I probably relate to Little Women‘s Jo March a little too much, and I love comic books, sports, anything directed by Kevin Smith or Spike Lee, and musicals. Growing up, I dreamed of being a movie critic because I was fascinated by the art of cinema and the magic of going to the movie theater. I’m a big believer in physical media, I enjoy dancing my heart out at concerts, and I think that Black Panther is the greatest superhero movie ever made.

Approved: GAFCA, OFTA


CLAIRE

 STAFF WRITER

Watching films ties with eating macaroni and cheese as my favourite past time. In December of 2001, my parents took me to see The Fellowship of the Ring. There, I fell in love with cinema and decided my life-long dream was to be a Hobbit. Unfortunately, I’m still working on that, as I inevitably get side tracked into watching a film I’ve already seen three times on a streaming service while the DVD gathers dust on my alphabetised shelves and forget to move to New Zealand.


 CLOTILDE

  STAFF WRITER

She/Her

Clotilde’s love for film began at a very young age with the Disney cartoons she would watch over and over. However, her passion for films truly sparked with franchises like Hunger Games and Harry Potter. After graduating with a BA in Film from King’s College London, Clotilde started working in film production and entertainment journalism while developing a deeper understanding of film movements and trends. Although most of her time is occupied by watching films, writing and talking about them to anyone who will listen, Clotilde enjoys reading and baking in her free time.


  DANIEL ALLEN

 STAFF WRITER

I have always loved cinema – so much so that I studied Film Studies at university. But I also love writing about all sorts of films. Good or bad, long or short, futuristic or of its time. Hopefully I can share my love for cinema with you. When I’m not here, you can find me writing for my film blog, Cinematic Sense. I think Minority Report is the greatest film of all time, but I would be happy to be proven wrong.

Approved: UK Film Critics Association


  EDGAR

 STAFF WRITER

Born and raised in San Diego, CA, I am an aspiring filmmaker, or film journalist. Whichever one sticks. Way too obsessed with a galaxy far, far away for my age. You will often find me discussing a series about dragons and ice zombies on social media. Without the arts, I don’t know where I would be in my life right now. Storytelling has allowed me to let my imagination run wild in ways even I couldn’t predict. If I don’t pick up, it’s probably because I am too busy writing or watching something (good or bad) at the cinema.


 EMMA

  STAFF WRITER

Emma is a freelance writer and a lifelong movie and television fan. When she’s not at the cinema enjoying the latest movie release or talking to fellow film lovers on Twitter, you can find her at Starbucks consuming peppermint mochas.


 HECTOR

  STAFF WRITER

I’m a Puerto Rican freelance writer and film critic and a member of OFTA, PIFC, and GFCA. I got raised watching horror films like Nightmare on Elm Street, Evil Dead, Carrie, Alien, amongst others, and ever since then, I have been in love with the genre (hence David Cronenberg being one of my favorite directors, and Julia Ducournau’s Raw is my favorite film of all time).”

Approved: , OFTA, PIFC, RB

 


JONATHAN

 STAFF WRITER

It was January of 2017 and I was 14 years old. I begged my parents to go see La La Land with me to help feed my current obsession with Emma Stone ever since she appeared as Gwen Stacy just a few years prior. In that movie theatre, I experienced life, love, and culture in a way that I have never seen or felt before. Around a thousand new movies later, I consider myself a true film buff and an Awards Season enthusiast. Nowadays, I try to watch everything I can get my hands on to distract me from the everyday stressors of being in undergrad and I don’t see my love for film diminishing anytime soon.

 


 JOSHUA

  STAFF WRITER

I am a long time film fan currently trying my best to combine my love of cinema with my passion for writing. I live in small-town Ohio and teach high school language arts and a film class! When I’m not watching movies (or grading papers), I’m hanging out with my dogs, watching football with my family, or getting into deep philosophical conversations with my friends. Oh, and I’m always drinking coffee.

 


 JUSTIN BOWER

 STAFF WRITER

I’m an avid reader, writer, and cinephile. When I’m not reading fantasy, I’m writing on religion and pop culture. I’m a firm believer that horror films are beautiful cinema, a movie poster evangelist, and the one who will still bring up Toni Collette’s Oscar snubbing to anyone willing to listen.


 JUSTIN KIM

  STAFF WRITER

I sit back, relax, and lose myself in a few hours worth of muscle-bound heroes, explosions, magic, spaceships, and heart. Such is the experience I am positively addicted to. I have written reviews and discussions for a wide range of media since 2016, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. My favorite genres are horror and high fantasy.

 


 KEELEY

 STAFF WRITER

I’m a lifer when it comes to choosing movies, television, streaming content, and writing about them over everyday adulting, which seems rather excessive. I’m a published creative non-fiction author and poet, as well as a freelance entertainment writer, and I serve as co-owner and managing editor of Mixed Alternative Magazine. I’m a stickler for witty comedy, sarcasm, zombies, and well-choreographed fight scenes, and my favorite movies include The Big Lebowski, As Good As It Gets, Beetlejuice, and Lord of the Rings.

 


 OLIVIA

 STAFF WRITER

Discovering coming-of-age films as I came of age myself was what got me hooked on the movies. From there, I’ve become an enthusiast for all different kinds of genres, and I wouldn’t be able to define my film taste if I tried. I am a Film graduate, and an Arts & Lifestyle student, with aspirations to become a film and literary critic in the future. Amongst my favourite films are Paris, Texas and Buffalo ’66, although let’s be honest, that will probably change by tomorrow.

 


 TOM

STAFF WRITER

He/Him

One day, I cried at a Pixar movie and that single handedly convinced me that movies were worth caring about. I adore silent films and will watch anything animated, no matter how bad it is or how many Minions are in it. I commit the sin of being British everyday.


 ALEX

CONTRIBUTOR

Alex Ackerman is a writer based in Louisville, Kentucky. Having developed passions for cinema and writing from a young age, she studied English and Spanish at the collegiate level, where she also developed an understanding of filmic language and analysis. She spends her free time reading, writing, hiking, and—as you can imagine—going to the movies with friends.

 ADELE

CONTRIBUTOR

Lover of hipster movies, murder documentaries and great fiction, I’m what you’d call a crazy cat-lady. I love books as much as movies or maybe more: I cry and laugh and live through each page with excitement and trepidation, and, when I turn the last page, it kind of feels like I’m saying goodbye to a friend. I get extremely disappointed if a great book is turned into a bad movie or if the ending of a TV series is not up to the whole show (hello, Game of Thrones?); I think Lost In Translation is “poetry translated into film-making”, and, if you don’t like Bill Murray, you don’t have a soul.


  ARTHUR

  CONTRIBUTOR

He/Him

Business graduate (ew), now studying Film in Brazil, the land of delayed releases. Huge fan of body horror and underground masterpieces, but I also have time for classics. I often wonder if I’ll someday have a different answer for the “what’s the best movie you’ve ever seen?” question because it’s been Paris, Texas since 2014. Three quick facts: I have my earphones on 24/7, I can only watch movies if they have subtitles on and I never really finish anyth


  CAMERON

  CONTRIBUTOR

Film art is so wonderful, and I’ve been thinking too much about it since my dad first made me watch The Godfather with him. Movies have long ago taken the place of my heart and mind, and I am always so gratified to share my thoughts about them with others. I dig a lot of early-to-mid-century cinema: Orson Welles, Maya Deren, Clouzot, Nicholas Ray, Ozu. I have a particularly selfish fondness for film noir, the Taiwanese New Wave, and David Lynch.


 CONNOR

  CONTRIBUTOR

He/Him

Film Festival Enthusiast from Durham, UK. Will never shut up about how good Magic Mike XXL is. Through a multitude of careers as a teacher, a chef and a support worker, the one constant in my life has been movies. Started writing about them with a purpose in 2014 and never stopped. The ordeal that was 2020 made me quit my job and go freelance full time, never looking back. Festivals attended to date include Venice, TriBeCa, London, Berlin, Cambridge, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds and Tyne Valley.


 DANIEL ASRAT BROWN

  CONTRIBUTOR

I’m an aspiring filmmaker born in 2001 who was raised on Billy Wilder and Pixar. Like most Gen Zers, I have pretty eclectic taste. I love Scorcese and Marvel at the same time! I think the Star Wars sequels are underrated. At various points, my favorite movie has been Do the Right Thing, Wall-E, Tropic Thunder, and Paris Texas. Today, it’s probably Network. But who knows what it will be tomorrow? Movies are wonderful.


 DIANA

  CONTRIBUTOR

Approved: OAFFC

I am a critic and writer with a background in law. World cinema has a special place in my heart and though I regard the works of such film masters as Tarkovsky, Ozu and Bresson as “sacred canons”, I also have an eclectic taste in film, and watch and appreciate different genres, including horror, science fiction, anime and documentaries.


 ETHAN

  CONTRIBUTOR

Lover of food, films, and figuring out how to fit a 5 minute song into a 2 minute drive. My taste is incredibly pretentious, but I also believe Pain and Gain is one of the unsung masterpieces of the last decade, so I’ll like pretty much anything. Can usually be found buried in the Criterion Section of Barnes and Noble or hurriedly scrawling out notes for the DnD session I forgot to plan for. Movies are good.


 FABIAN

 CONTRIBUTOR

Linguist. Biologist. Shrek 2 is the best film ever. It’s cinematic poetry. It’s a masterpiece. Jennifer Saunders’s version of “I Need a Hero” is better than the original. Films are my refuge and allow me to escape life, even if it’s just for a little bit.


 ISABELLA

  CONTRIBUTOR

Film studies graduate, writer and theatre supervisor from down under. Film became my escape from the harshness of puberty and now as an adult, it’s become my favourite source of immersion and joy. I am a huge advocate for theatre-going alone, it’s so remedial for me. Although, after 8 years of watching how the sausage gets made, popcorn is wildly overrated. You’ll find me sitting in the centre of row D with a California roll and a packet of Smiths Originals. I’ve been writing reviews and discussion pieces since graduating from uni before translating that passion into a film podcast and my carefully curated Letterboxd profile. I hope to one day find myself sitting centre of row D with a notepad at an abundance of international film festivals.


 JAKE

 CONTRIBUTOR

Actor, writer, and dog dad from New Jersey. Currently studying political science. On the board of a theatre company. Watched Lord of the Rings nine times in 2020. Interests include lighthouses, ghosts, pie, black holes, Letterboxd, and laying down as much as possible. At any given moment, probably rewatching The West Wing or thinking about red pandas.


JOE

 CONTRIBUTOR

I am an English student who fell in love with film at 19 when I was moved nearly to tears by Lilya 4-Ever. I will watch anything – be it cult, any language, Hollywood trash or aspiring to be high art – and I am very opinionated. Sometimes my favourite thing is not the film itself, but the chatter and emotional buzz in the auditorium after a good film.


 KATHRYN

 CONTRIBUTOR

She/Her

I’m a recent college graduate from Texas A&M University whose true appreciation for film started after a History of Film Gen Ed class I took my sophomore year of college (Cléo from 5 to 7 is weirdly what got me hooked). I’m just starting my journalism career and am passionate both reporting, primarily about culture and people, and reviewing movies. I’m chronically a Starbucks, skincare, Hot Girl Walk, Taylor Swift, Pinterest-obsessed Gen Z, a Meg March girl, and Zendaya’s #1 stan.


 KEI

 CONTRIBUTOR

Really, I just like stories. Horrid Henry got me into books, Sarah Connor got me into movies, and The Prodigy got me into music. These days, all that’s really needed for me to enjoy something is some physical comedy, a ghost or two, and a pinch of melancholy to tie it all together.


  LANEY

 CONTRIBUTOR

She/Her

My love for film stems from watching Stand By Me with my sister, and only got stronger after watching Damien Chazelle’s La La Land. I studied film at Sixth Form and also at Univeristy, where I discovered my love for the French New Wave. I love all films, but particularly LGBTQ films & foreign films – and I am down to watch a good musical!

  LOUIS

 CONTRIBUTOR

He/Him

My love affair with independent film began at Manchester’s dearly departed Cornerhouse in the early 2010s. Ever since, I’ve been passionate about combining my love of film, literature and languages to uncover hidden gems and raise the profile of world cinema in the UK. Alongside my writing, I have worked at Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre in Leicester, and I am currently part of the team behind Wigan and Leigh Short Film Festival. My favourite directors include Bernardo Bertolucci, Sidney Lumet, Richard Linklater and Céline Sciamma.

  MAXANCE

 CONTRIBUTOR

Maxance is a film student at the Université de Montréal, with a minor in Video Game Studies and a freelance film/TV and culture critic, focusing on genre cinema and contemporary feature films, while initiating as many people as he can to the incredible chaos of Uncut Gems.


  MEGAN

 CONTRIBUTOR

A Sofia Coppola protagonist and lover of banana smoothies. I have been obsessed with movies ever since my Grandma sat me down at four years old to watch the Cropduster Scene from “North By Northwest.” When not watching movies, I can be found going on long walks and re-reading Jane Austen.


  MICHAEL

 CONTRIBUTOR

Writer and social media guy based out of West Virginia. A comedy and film nerd who is known to sometimes get overly competitive when playing pub trivia. Lover of hangout movies, iced coffees and being constantly disappointed in my favorite sports teams. The Academy snubbed Hot Rod.


 PHILIP

 CONTRIBUTOR

Irish-born, London-based critic of many years. Has an MA in Film Studies, so yes, he actually knows what he’s talking about. Has interviewed Russell Crowe and Mike Leigh, and lived to tell the tale.


 THADDEUS

  CONTRIBUTOR

He/Him

Though I’m currently residing in Edinburgh, UK, I grew up at the end of a dirt road in a small town in Vermont, USA. Considering my nearest friend was a few miles away, I often had to make my own fun, frequently resorting to film and music. These interests eventually manifested into my current passions for writing OK genre fiction, writing dope heavy metal music, and even critiquing a film or two now and then. I have watched every Batman movie ever made, including the direct-to-video animated ones.


 TYLER

  CONTRIBUTOR

He/Him

Tyler Strandberg is a Minneapolis-based film critic. While he has always enjoyed movies casually, his passion for film, including the Oscars, blossomed in 2017. Over time, he has turned this interest into a delightful hobby of rating and ranking every film he watches on his personal website. In June 2021, he ventured into film writing, with his work published on platforms like InSession Film, Awards Radar, Cinefied, and Next Best Picture. Outside of film, Tyler enjoys his work as a real estate agent, as well as indulging in anime, cherishing moments with friends, and ensuring his mischievous cat stays out of trouble.

Approved: MNFCA


 WESLEY

  CONTRIBUTOR

I am a published reviewer and sportswriter, but one of my main passions is writing about film. I gained this love of writing my senior year of high school when I wrote at length about Marvel’s Avengers and discussing its cultural relevance for the time. Since then, I have written many reviews on Letterboxd and the (now defunct) student newspaper at George Mason University called The Rival. My primary interests in movies include science fiction and animation.

GUEST AUTHORS

 AMELIA


 CHIARA


 CK


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  DENNIS

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 IRENE

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 JACK


 MARTIN


 ROMINA


 SUSANNA

FORMER WRITERS

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  MYRTHE


 ZOË

She/Her


 ANTHONY


 ASHLEIGH


 HARRY


 ISOBEL


 JOSHUA


 NILS


 OLEKSANDRA


 SIEGEL


ATREYO

He/Him


 ESTHER


 FRANCESCA


  MORGAN


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