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
'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
The best action movies on Netflix right now
"Mad Max: Fury Road," "Inception," "Oblivion," and more!
What's new to streaming this week? (Feb. 27, 2025)
What's new on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, and more!
How 'The Substance' broke the Oscars mold
The answer: Demi Moore. Here's why.
By Mark Stetson and Kristy Puchko
'Doctor Who' returns — now with Alan Cumming!
"The Traitors" star is coming to wreak havoc on Ncuti Gatwa.
The biggest pop culture references in Osgood Perkins' 'The Monkey'
Uncle Chip was inspired by Randy Quaid in National Lampoon's 'Vacation'.
By Mark Stetson and Kristy Puchko
'Fear Street: Prom Queen' reveals release date in spooky teaser
R.L. Stine returns with more horror.
'The Monkey' review: Osgood Perkins' take on Stephen King is a hell of a good time
"Longlegs" fans aren't ready for "The Monkey."
What's new to streaming this week? (Feb. 21, 2025)
What's new on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, and more!
'Mickey 17' review: Bong Joon Ho attacks Trump fascism in dizzying sci-fi comedy
Robert Pattinson stars as a real (lovable) Jackass.
'Flow' review: An animated animal adventure unlike anything you've seen before
Watch out, Disney. Latvia's coming for Oscar gold.
Every MCU movie villain ranked, from the worst to the worst of the worst
Which villains do we love to hate? And which do we just hate?
'Paddington in Peru' review: The movie we need right now
Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas bring wacky thrills to the lovable bear's latest romp.
All Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked worst to best
How does "Captain America: Brave New World" rank against the Avengers?
