Kristy Puchko is the Film Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter, who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers, and had her work published on RogerEbert.com, Vanity Fair, and The Guardian. A member of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA as well as a Top Critic on Rotten Tomatoes, Kristy's primary focus is movies. However, she's also been known to gush over television, podcasts, and board games. You can follow her on Twitter.
Latest From Kristy Puchko
'Hallow Road' review: Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys have come to scare you senseless
Parents, beware: A unique spin on suspense hits home in this chilling film.
'Happy Face' review: True crime fans, your next TV obsession has arrived
Annaleigh Ashford and Dennis Quaid bring a serial killer drama to vivid life.
'Death of a Unicorn' review: A24's fantastical monster parable is rich in laughs and gore
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star in a wild horror-comedy.
'Good Boy' review: What if a dog were a horror movie hero?
Are you prepared to be scared like a kid again?
'The Ballad of Wallis Island' review: A feel-good movie that's pretty great
Carey Mulligan brings star power to a tender and hilarious buddy comedy.
'O'Dessa' review: Sadie Sink sings in bonkers queer rock musical
Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, and Regina Hall co-star with plenty of flare.
'Another Simple Favor' review: Blake Lively is at her best bad and mad
Anna Kendrick co-stars in the Paul Fieg-directed sequel to "A Simple Favor."
From 'Mickey 17' to 'Companion' and 'Babygirl', which movies are worth your time?
Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko weighs in on "Talking Pictures with Neil Rosen."
John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush reveal their character inspirations for 'The Rule of Jenny Pen'
"Psycho-biddy? What is that?" Well, John Lithgow, hold our beer...
By Mark Stetson and Kristy Puchko
'Yellowjackets': How exactly things get worse for Coach
Nat and Shauna face off, and Coach pays.
Watch: Bob the Drag Queen drops lyric video for 'Queen of the Underground'
The single is in support of Bob's upcoming novel, "Harriet Tubman: Live In Concert."
Toni Collette and Naomi Ackie on Bong Joon Ho's filmmaking process in 'Mickey 17'
"He's already edited the movie in his mind and on paper."
By Kristy Puchko and Warren Shaw
'The Rule of Jenny Pen' review: John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush go psycho-biddy
"What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" is calling.
'Mickey 17' review: Bong Joon Ho attacks Trump fascism in dizzying sci-fi comedy
Robert Pattinson stars as a real (lovable) Jackass.
'Black Bag' review: Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender face off in a sexy and sophisticated spy thriller
We trust in Steven Soderbergh and David Koepp.
What's new to streaming this week? (March 7, 2025)
What's new on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Shudder, and more!
The best comedies streaming on Netflix right now
"Hit Man," "Eurovision Song Contest," "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley," and more.
SXSW: What are the movies and shows you need to know about?
What to watch for in film and TV.
After the Oscars, we hold space for 'Wicked'
Time to look ahead to 'Wicked: For Good'.
By Kristy Puchko and Warren Shaw
'Anora' wins Best Picture at the Oscars
Sean Baker's dramedy starring Mikey Madison wins over "Conclave" and "The Brutalist."
2025 Oscar winners: See the full list
"Anora," "Conclave," "The Brutalist," "The Substance"... Who made the cut?
By Mashable Team
Watch Mikey Madison win the Oscar for Best Actress for 'Anora'
The 25-year-old ingenue beat out Demi Moore of "The Substance."
Sean Baker wins Best Director Oscar for 'Anora'
It's his first Best Director nomination — and win.
Ed Norton compares Pete Seeger in 'A Complete Unknown' to his 'Death to Smoochy' character
"I think Pete Seeger and Sheldon Mopes, or Smoochy the Rhino, are pretty close cousins."
By Mark Stetson and Kristy Puchko
