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Kristen Lopez
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Journalist for hire. EIC The Film Maven. Bylines @latimes @variety @backstage Author of upcoming books POPCORN DISABILITY (2025) and WELCOME BOILS AND GHOULS (2027). ♿️ Repped by Falkin Literary. She/her

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For all my ARC readers/podcasts/journalist friends! #POPCORNDISABILITIES is now available to read via @Netgalley. #tcmparty
Breaking into the Popcorn Disabilities talk to remind everyone I do new PD posts over at The Film Maven. I also did this piece today which I hope the evening crowd will read.
Didn't plan on it but the discourse around Sydney Sweeney and CHRISTY'S box office had me going down the rabbit hole, discussing misogyny, celebrity culture, and how much the response to her is fueled by ethical consumerism. [Paywall]

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Sydney Sweeney Is the Latest Woman We Love to Hate, and It's Complicated
Why hating on the Christy star says so much about our current political worldview, misogyny, and celebrity
thefilmmaven.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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It is weird for me, a noted non-reader, to have been anticipating a book for months, but I can't wait to read Popcorn Disabilities!
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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an excellent list AND you really need to pre-order POPCORN DISABILITIES
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Didn't plan on it but the discourse around Sydney Sweeney and CHRISTY'S box office had me going down the rabbit hole, discussing misogyny, celebrity culture, and how much the response to her is fueled by ethical consumerism. [Paywall]

thefilmmaven.com/sydney-sween...
Sydney Sweeney Is the Latest Woman We Love to Hate, and It's Complicated
Why hating on the Christy star says so much about our current political worldview, misogyny, and celebrity
thefilmmaven.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Where's the mess? Where's the horniness? Us Wuthering Heights girlies ain't giving our souls to the book because it's romantic. It's because it's Gothic, and base, and repressed! This better be a trailer bait and switch that's all I'm saying.

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"Wuthering Heights" | Official Trailer
Inspired by the greatest love story of all time. “Wuthering Heights” only in theaters this Valentine’s Day. #WutheringHeightsMovie Pre-order Charli xcx's new album "Wuthering Heights"…
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November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Didn't plan on it but the discourse around Sydney Sweeney and CHRISTY'S box office had me going down the rabbit hole, discussing misogyny, celebrity culture, and how much the response to her is fueled by ethical consumerism. [Paywall]

thefilmmaven.com/sydney-sween...
Sydney Sweeney Is the Latest Woman We Love to Hate, and It's Complicated
Why hating on the Christy star says so much about our current political worldview, misogyny, and celebrity
thefilmmaven.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My latest for the Golden Globes looks at this year's disabled representation in the movies. Spoilers, it's not the best but there's still stuff to be found!

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Disabled Characters Still Largely Invisible in Hollywood - Golden Globes
Disability representation in the movies has more lows than highs. According to the CDC, one in four U.S. adults have a disability, but that’s far from reflected in movies.A recent Annenberg study look...
goldenglobes.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Our 4 week Films of Resistance series continues on @ticklishbiz.bsky.social with a look at Stanley Kubrick's 1964 satire with special guest Jeffrey Ewing! Listen wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking the link below.

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Ticklish Business 216. Dr. Strangelove (1964 with Jeff Ewing) - Films of Resistance Series
Our four week Films of Resistance series continues with this Stanley Kubrick satire.
thefilmmaven.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Hanging out with the stars at the JAY KELLY premiere.
November 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Hanging out with the stars at the JAY KELLY premiere.
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Since I know a lot of you enjoy reading my stuff at night. Check out my review of THE RUNNING MAN.
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Reposted by Kristen Lopez
Pros: Powell, Brolin and Domingo understand the assignment.

Cons: Everything else.

Full review is live at The Film Maven.

thefilmmaven.com/the-running-...
The Running Man (2025) Review: Edgar Wright's Political Actioner Can't Go the Distance
Glen Powell keeps the pace moving, saving as much of the movie as he can.
thefilmmaven.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Where are my Broadway experts? Seeking someone with knowledge of the Broadway economy for an article I'm writing. DMs are open.
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Pros: Powell, Brolin and Domingo understand the assignment.

Cons: Everything else.

Full review is live at The Film Maven.

thefilmmaven.com/the-running-...
The Running Man (2025) Review: Edgar Wright's Political Actioner Can't Go the Distance
Glen Powell keeps the pace moving, saving as much of the movie as he can.
thefilmmaven.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Review embargo lifts at 11am PST and I have a 1300 word review cooked and ready!
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I'm gonna be singing this all day and so should you.
This is brilliant
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Doing this tonight. #RunningManMovie
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
For those who do their reading in the evening.
Got super inside baseball for this installment of "Journalism is Fucked and We're All Doomed" asking whether publicists are really aware, or not, of what's happening in entertainment journalism. Like, share, subscribe w/the PR person in your life. [Paywall]

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When Will Publicists Get Hip That Entertainment Journalism is In Trouble?
With culture journalists in freefall, PR needs to adapt or drown
thefilmmaven.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Reposted by Kristen Lopez
Got super inside baseball for this installment of "Journalism is Fucked and We're All Doomed" asking whether publicists are really aware, or not, of what's happening in entertainment journalism. Like, share, subscribe w/the PR person in your life. [Paywall]

thefilmmaven.com/publicity-in...
When Will Publicists Get Hip That Entertainment Journalism is In Trouble?
With culture journalists in freefall, PR needs to adapt or drown
thefilmmaven.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Learned that I got pull quoted for my love of HEDDA!!
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Got super inside baseball for this installment of "Journalism is Fucked and We're All Doomed" asking whether publicists are really aware, or not, of what's happening in entertainment journalism. Like, share, subscribe w/the PR person in your life. [Paywall]

thefilmmaven.com/publicity-in...
When Will Publicists Get Hip That Entertainment Journalism is In Trouble?
With culture journalists in freefall, PR needs to adapt or drown
thefilmmaven.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Notice both King and Shaheen going on the news and outright saying they know the vote will fail. Their answer is the equivalent of “🤷‍♀️”
Shaheen: "I think we can get a bipartisan bill out of the Senate that will address this [healthcare] issue. And if not, we know that the voters are going to know who's on their side and who's going to hold them accountable."
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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call Chuck Schumer right now and tell them he’s damning the democratic party for millions who will not forget who was the handmaiden to their betrayal

or, you know, less poetic if that’s not your vibe

NO VOTES FOR BETRAYERS & BACKSTABBERS Schumer has to go

☎️ 202 224-6542
Can you call Chuck Schumer right now? No matter where you live, can you take a few minutes and tell Schumer that if Senate Democrats cave you will not support Senate Dems as long as he is leader?

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November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM