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Ryan Smith
Hailing from Philadelphia, Ryan Smith is an independent filmmaker and critic working out of Los Angeles, CA. When not watching or working on films, Ryan can usually be found yelling maniacally about the Philadelphia Flyers (both good and bad things). His favorite films are Jaws, In Bruges, Blow Out, Manhunter and Breaking the Waves among so many others. Ryan is currently working on his first feature film.
12 articles written by Ryan Smith
- Movie | November 5, 2015
Dukhtar
Boasting lush visuals, a thrilling story, and an urgent message, Afia Nathaniel's assured debut is a remarkable experience.
- Movie | October 27, 2015
The Keeping Room
Great performances can't save this lackluster western from constant frustration.
- Features | October 7, 2015
Top 5 Brian De Palma Films
We rank the top 5 films from influential filmmaker Brian De Palma in honor of new documentary 'De Palma' premiering at the New York Film Festival.
- Movie | July 31, 2015
6 Ways to Die
Its only value is that it can serve as a lesson on how not to make a movie.
- Movie | July 10, 2015
The Death of “Superman Lives”: What Happened?
A highly entertaining documentary about an unmade version of Superman highlights the problems with today's comic book adaptations.
- Movie | May 22, 2015
Sunshine Superman
An excellent first documentary about the father of base-jumping Carl Boenish.
- Movie | April 29, 2015
Miles To Go
A non-committal man-child debates the benefits of his on-again-off-again relationship in this Woody Allen knock off rom-com.
- Movie | April 8, 2015
The Last Time You Had Fun
A comedy focusing on four discontented thirty-somethings facing the hard truths of their lives during a night of fun.
- News | March 26, 2015
Mad Max Heading to Cannes 2015
Mad Max is making an unexpected stop in France on his wild path of action and mayhem.
- News | February 18, 2015
Silk Road Documentary ‘Deep Web’ Debuts Trailer Before SXSW
New trailer and poster for indie documentary 'Deep Web' about Silk Road lands before SXSW premiere.
- News | February 10, 2015
Billy Crystal: How to Host the Oscars & Big Secrets From the 1990 Academy Awards
Oscars host extraordinaire, Billy Crystal tells the secrets to his success.
- News | February 6, 2015
Nicolas Winding Refn Adds to Cast for ‘The Neon Demon’
Nicolas Winding Refn fills more of his cast for 'The Neon Demon'.