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Ross Bonaime-Senior Editor - Movies

Ross Bonaime

Senior Editor - Movies

March, 2024
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About Ross Bonaime

Ross Bonaime is the Senior Film Editor at Collider. He is a Virginia-based critic, writer, and editor who has written about all forms of entertainment for Paste Magazine, Brightest Young Things, Flickchart, The Free Lance-Star, and more. Ross graduated from George Mason University with a focus in communications and journalism and a minor in film and video studies.

Ross is a Tomatometer-approved critic, a member of the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association, and a member of the Critics Choice Association. He has loved movies ever since he saw Cinderella in the theater as a kid, he can quote 10 Things I Hate About You and Wet Hot American Summer from memory, and is fascinated by all things Georges Méliès and Charlie Chaplin.

Industry Experience

I've written about entertainment for 20+ years, covering everything under the sun, including movies, television, music, video games, books, and theme parks. I've written everything from gigantic features, interviews, reviews, and love it all. I started writing for my local newspaper before I was even a teenager, and I haven't stopped since.

You can find more of my writing on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/rbonaime.

Favorite Media

For movies, I'll basically watch anything, but I love classics, as well as pretty much anything in the Criterion Collection or Disney. Music, I also try to stay pretty open, but my heart will always be in 2000s indie rock. My favorite TV shows range from Six Feet Under to Lost and The Simpsons. My favorite books are probably High Fidelity and anything by Chuck Klosterman. Finally video games, I love The Last of Us, Super Mario World, and if you're familiar with Maniac Mansion, you'll be my best friend.

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Declan (Himesh Patel) and Dolores (Sarah Goldberg) at a dining table looking perplexed in Bubble & Squeak
'Bubble & Squeak' Review: A Movie Cannot Survive on Cabbage Jokes Alone | Sundance 2025

Himesh Patel and Sarah Goldberg star in this absurd comedy that has more cabbages than jokes.

Darcy (Dev Patel) with headphones looking up in fear in Rabbit Trap
‘Rabbit Trap’ Review: Dev Patel Is Stuck in a Folk Horror Fairytale in This Flawed Directorial Debut | Sundance 2025

Bryn Chainey's debut doesn't always hold together, but its individual concepts show an intriguing new filmmaker on the rise.

Agnes (Eva Victor) holding up a kitten in Sorry, Baby
'Sorry, Baby' Review: A Compassionate, Hilarious Breakthrough Directorial Debut by Eva Victor | Sundance 2025

'Sorry, Baby,' also starring Naomi Ackie and Lucas Hedges, is an impressive handling of tone from first-time feature writer-director Eva Victor.

Josh O'Connor and Lily LaTorre in Rebuilding
‘Rebuilding’ Review: Josh O’Connor Gives a Heartbreaking Performance in This Incredible Western Tale | Sundance 2025

Max Walker-Silverman's film is unexpectedly timely and hits with an emotional punch.

Close-up of Isaac (Logan Lerman) and Iris (Molly Gordon) dancing in Oh, Hi!
'Oh, Hi!' Review: Love Meets 'Misery' in Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman’s Anti-Rom-Com | Sundance 2025

Sophie Brooks' film shows the importance of trying not to convince someone why they should like you.

Ayo Edebiri looks nervously to the side in Opus
‘Opus’ Review: Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich Elevate A24’s Muddled Cult Horror-Thriller | Sundance 2025

Mark Anthony Green has a fascinating vision for 'Opus,' but the execution leaves much to be desired.

Alison Brie and Dave Franco in 'Together'
'Together' Review: Dave Franco and Alison Brie Are Stuck With Each Other in Bonkers Body Horror Rom-Com | Sundance 2025

The real-life couple have never been better.

Luis (Tonatiuh) mending Valentin's (Diego Luna) wounds in Kiss of the Spider Woman
'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Review: Jennifer Lopez Is a Blast in a Musical That Struggles Without Her | Sundance 2025

Bill Condon brings Manuel Puig's book to life yet again, but he's clearly more interested in the musical part of this story.

Harper (Lili Reinheart) and Hal (Cooper Raiff) hug their father played by Mark Ruffalo in Hal & Harper
'Hal & Harper' Review: Mark Ruffalo and Lili Reinhart Are Tremendous in Cooper Raiff’s Brilliant Dramedy Series | Sundance 2025

Raiff's beautiful series finds just the right tone between comedy and drama, with a cast that is phenomenal across the board.

Close-up image of Linda (Rose Byrne) lying on the ground in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
‘If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You’ Review: Rose Byrne Gives Her Best Performance Yet in This Unbelievably Tense Tale of Motherhood | Sundance 2025

Mary Bronstein's drama is an unrelenting, overwhelming drama about how motherhood can be a nightmare.

Sly Stone in SLY LIVES!
‘SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black?Genius)’ Review: Questlove Explores Sly and the Family Stone in Brilliant, Straightforward Fashion | Sundance 2025

Questlove's second documentary is a bit formulaic, but the love for Sly and the Family Stone's music elevates this story.

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John Lithgow and Olivia Colman in Jimpa.
'Jimpa' Review: Olivia Colman and John Lithgow’s Offer an Earnest — If Flawed — Look at Identity | Sundance 2025

Sophie Hyde's personal tale about her father doesn't hit the emotional heights it needs to.

One to One: John & Yoko
‘One to One: John & Yoko’ Review: Kevin Macdonald’s Doc Turns Two Icons Into Real People | Sundance 2025

Focusing on the only solo concert John Lennon gave after The Beatles, 'One to One' shows a fascinating period of John and Yoko's life.

Callina Lian as Chloe in Presence.
'Presence' Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Ghost Story Is an Inventive Delight

35 years after making a splash at Sundance, Steven Soderbergh and David Koepp return with a formally fascinating take on the ghost story.

The Biggest Surprises and Snubs From This Year's Oscar Nominations
2025 Oscar Nominations: The Biggest Surprises and Snubs

From Denzel Washington getting snubbed, to a surprise Best Picture entry, there's plenty to talk about with this year's Oscar nominations.

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Grand Theft Hamlet
'Grand Theft Hamlet' Review: Will Shakespeare Work in 'GTA'? That Is the Question

Two friends try to put a production of 'Hamlet' on in the dangerous world of Los Santos in this wild and strangely compelling documentary.

Keke Palmer and SZA in One of Them Days
'One of Them Days' Review: Keke Palmer and SZA Race Against the Clock in Charming Throwback Comedy

Lawrence Lamont's directorial debut feels like an era of comedy we rarely see in theaters anymore.

Marianne Jean-Baptiste in Hard Truths
'Hard Truths' Review: Mike Leigh’s Newest Movie Features One of the Year’s Best Performances

Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste reunite for this hilarious and heartbreaking look at hate versus acceptance.