Rick Schwartz, 10/17/12

Film producer

Now that I'm segueing into my new career as a software titan/media mogul shameless self-promoter, I thought it would be nice to use my years of experience in the Hollywood trenches to give something back -- you know, to the kids just starting out.

Marshall Fine, 10/17/12

Author and film critic, hollywoodandfine.com

The First Time is a polished gem of a teen romantic comedy, with a maturity and emotional intelligence not usually associated with the genre. Don't let it get lost among the louder, shinier releases of the movie weekend.

Regina Weinreich, 10/16/12

Author, 'Kerouac's Spontaneous Poetics'

Aided and abetted by his wife, Hitchcock could lure actresses into his movies. Who wouldn't want to work with such a genius? And, in Psycho, Rear Window, Vertigo, it is clear, he preferred blondes.

Tom O'Neil, 10/15/12

Founder of GoldDerby.com

Miserable no more! Les Miserables just pulled ahead of Silver Linings Playbook in the Best Picture race based upon the predictions of top experts polled by Gold Derby.

Diana Lesmez, 10/15/12

Writer, director, producer

The studios, these powerful behemoths that control the message and the images fed to global audiences, get to define the parameters of what is an American Latino story and while they are at it, what is the meaning and value of being a Latino in the U.S.

Shoshana Greenberg, 10/15/12

Writer

That Potter's work deals with changing identity makes it perfect viewing during those transitional periods in one's life. It's comforting to know that Potter's films are here to make those transitions with me.

Scott Mendelson, 10/14/12

Film critic at Mendelson's Memos, Valley Scene Magazine

With five new wide releases, it was a traffic jam at the box office this weekend, but the surprisingly robust Taken 2 still held court at the top.

Brendan DeMelle, 10/16/12

Executive Director, DeSmogBlog.com

Nigeria suffers the equivalent of an Exxon Valdez oil spill every year, as it has each of the last 50 years of oil exploitation.

E. Nina Rothe, 10/16/12

Global Culture Explorer

At this year's dazzling Abu Dhabi Film Festival, the celebrity buzz has been deafening. After all, it would be An Officer and a Gentleman himself Richard Gere walking the red carpet on opening night, for the film Arbitrage.

Mark Juddery, 10/15/12

Author, commentator and film journalist

Chris Hemsworth is Australia's greatest actor ever, simply because no muscleman of his prowess has such great acting ability, and no other fine actor looks so muscular.

Farihah Zaman, 10/15/12

Film Critic, Programmer, and Filmmaker

Holy Motors (Indomina Releasing), which won the Prix de la Jeunesse at Cannes earlier this year and just came off a similarly successful run at the New York Film Festival, has unveiled new promo art for the film.

Shira Lazar, 10/15/12

Co-Founder, WhatsTrending.com

Slasher film Smiley hits AMC Theatres nationwide this week and officially becomes the first homegrown YouTube film to make it to the big time box office.

Jonathan Kim, 10/12/12

Film Critic for ReThink Reviews and the Uprising Show

With an impressive 91 percent fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, Argo has been receiving some Oscar buzz, with some critics claiming it's one of the year's best films.

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, 10/12/12

Medical director, New York State Office of Mental Health

Middle of Nowhere is beautifully drawn and poetically written. It teaches about family, race, character and the often unknowable arc of a life, without becoming pedantic or pretending to have answers.