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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.
Their reviews embody several key values and meet the eligibility guidelines in our
Reviews from Tomatometer-approved critics form the trusted Tomatometer® score for movies and TV shows.
Interested in becoming Tomatometer-approved? Applications are accepted
Top Critic is a designation created to distinguish Tomatometer-approved critics and publications who excel at their craft
and contribute meaningfully to sustaining critical conversations around film and television.
You can learn more about Top Critics
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We're spotlighting these critics and publications to help you discover your next watch.
The latest additions to our Tomatometer critics community can be found
Critic Spotlight
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Hannah Giorgis
is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Based in New York, her work has appeared in the New Yorker, New York Times Magazine, & The Guardian. Find Hannah @ethiopienne
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Katie Smith-Wong
is a London-based OAFFC member interested in Asian representation in media & criticism. She writes for Flickfeast, Den of Geek, & VODzilla. Find Katie @guitargalchina
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John Nguyen
is a video critic at Nerd Reactor, with over 55k subscribers on YouTube. His favorite genres include sci-fi, fantasy & action. Find John @nerdreactor
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Lisa Trifone
is a Chicago-based critic & an editor at Third Coast Review. She is also a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. Find Lisa @lisabeesa
Rotten Tomatoes' Critic Mission
Our goal is to create a pool of Tomatometer-approved critics that closely reflects audiences around the world, ensuring that all communities are well represented and have a voice in the discussion.
To achieve this, we offer multiple support and career development programs, as well as opportunities for critics to expand their visibility, audience engagement, and platform reach – including the Rotten Tomatoes Critics Grant Program and the Critics Lab.
Learn more about our resources for critics at