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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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…
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…
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/…
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…
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/…
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…
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…
Imagine a queer, slamming-doors farce with a 1970s Woody Allen vibe, as estranged siblings war over their deceased parents’ general store. "Raffle!" is playing at the Hobnobben Film Festival in Fort Wayne. Review by Christopher Lloyd.
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Whimsy, romance and weirdness mix in equal measures in "Wicker," a fable about an outcast woman who has a magic man whipped up for a husband, stoking resentment from the villagers. Review by Christopher Lloyd.
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Nate Richard says All of a Sudden may have an intimidating three-plus-hour runtime, but the tenderness and performances make it emotionally resonant. themoviehound.substack.com/p…
While it starts off bumpy, La Bola Negra evolves into one of the year's most beautifully ambitious and powerful films. Review by Nate Richard. themoviehound.substack.com/p…
IFJA member Nick Rogers crosses his Coming Around Again series (revisiting films that didn't initially click for him) and Midwest Film Journal's No Sleep October series with a double-feature look at 1989's "DeepStar Six" and "Leviathan." midwestfilmjournal.com/2026/…
Julianne Moore gives another winning performance in "The Debut," an off-kilter black comedy from Jesse Eisenberg about a meek suburban mom who lands a role in a community play. With Paul Giamatti. Review by Christopher Lloyd.
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