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Who are the Tomatometer-approved critics?

Tomatometer-approved critics come from all across the U.S., and the world. They publish on a variety of platforms – among them you’ll find podcasters, newspaper and magazine writers, bloggers, and YouTubers. Reviews from Tomatometer-approved critics form the trusted Tomatometer® score for movies and TV shows. Their reviews embody several key values – insight and dedication among them – and meet a set of Eligibility Guidelines. To see our full list of Tomatometer-approved critics, click here.

If you’d like to find out how to join their ranks, you can apply to be a Tomatometer®-approved critic.

Critic Spotlight

  • Chris Tait
    Chris Tait

    is a New York City based critic who created Tait’s Take in 2020 - a platform dedicated to breaking down movies and television. Find Chris @taitstake

  • Carla Renata
    Carla Renata

    is a Howard University graduate and she freelances for Fox 11 LA, CNN, Variety, The Wrap and RogerEbert.com. Find Carla @TheCurvyCritic

  • Kay-B
    Kay-B

    is an Entertainment editor, host, producer, and podcaster covering TV and film. Creator of iHeartMedia’s On-Call with Kay-B. Find Kay-B @TheLadyKayB

  • Anthony Whyte
    Anthony Whyte

    is a film critic and editor-in-chief of The Movie Blog, covering movies, TV, and pop culture with insight, humor, and cultural context. Find Anthony @themovieblogonline

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