Peter Debruge is the Chief Film Critic at Variety. He specializes in the film industry, filmmaking, and pop culture, offering insights into both critically acclaimed films and those deemed less worthy. Peter's work has been featured in prominent outlets including the Chicago Tribune, Yahoo News, and Animation Magazine.
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Peter Debruge specializes in reviewing movies and covering entertainment news, with a focus on film festivals, Oscar contenders, directors, and movie reviews. He seems particularly interested in unique perspectives on films and their trailers.
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Bad movies are no fun, but they're fun to talk about. And, in a way, they're important to talk about.
By: Peter Debruge
Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in self-aware revival of 'Anaconda,' where the only joke that lands is the idea anyone would want to remake that movie.
By: Peter Debruge
By Peter Debruge With “ Anaconda ,” the Hollywood studio system comes closer than ever to devouring its own tail.
By: Clayton Davis, Jordan Moreau, Owen Gleiberman, Peter Debruge, Kate Aurthur, Jenelle Riley, Angelique Jackson, William Earl, Ellise Shafer
Every year, the awards gods decree that a certain group of films are the most noteworthy.
By: Owen Gleiberman, Jordan Moreau, Ellise Shafer, William Earl, Angelique Jackson, Jenelle Riley, Peter Debruge, Clayton Davis, Kate Aurthur
Every year, the awards gods decree that a certain group of films are the most noteworthy.
By: Carole Horst, Ben Croll, Peter Debruge, Angelique Jackson, Matt Donnelly
When Sean Baker's “Anora” won both the Palme d'Or at Cannes — followed by best picture at the Oscars — those honors reinforced what Variety had been
By: Carole Horst, Jenelle Riley, Peter Debruge
As the year comes to a close, many standout actors have garnered attention. Of course, only a select few will continue on to Oscar glory — 20 to be exact.
By: Carole Horst, Alissa Simon, Peter Debruge, Matt Donnelly, Angelique Jackson, Ben Croll
When Sean Baker’s “Anora” won both the Palme d’Or at Cannes — followed by best picture at the Oscars — those honors reinforced what Variety had been saying a decade earlier, when the filmmaker appeared on the publication’s 10 Directors to Watch list, before “Tangerine” had even premiered at Sundance. The same goes for Chloé …
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