Alonso Duralde, TheWrap’s film reviews editor, has written about film for Movieline, Salon, Village Voice and MSNBC.com. He also co-hosts the “Linoleum Knife,” “Maximum Film!” and “Breakfast All Day” podcasts. A member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the National Society of Film Critics, Duralde has discussed cinema on TCM, CNN and ABC, among others, and was a regular contributor to FilmStruck. He is the author of “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas” and “101 Must-See Movies for Gay Men” and the co-author of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies”; his history of queer Hollywood will be published by TCM/Running Press in 2024.
Experience:
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‘Mortdecai’ Review: Johnny Depp’s Schtick Wears Thin in This Caper Comedy
Desperately seeking a “pretty movie stars chase art treasures in world capitals” vibe, this goofy soufflé ultimately falls flat
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‘Strange Magic’ Review: George Lucas’ Off-Key Kiddie Dud Will Make You Miss Jar Jar Binks (Video)
Rubber-faced characters and a seemingly ceaseless parade of repurposed pop ditties combine to make what might be the worst animated feature Disney has ever released
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‘The Wedding Ringer’ Review: Kevin Hart’s Phony Best Man Elevates This Wildly Uneven Comedy
If this buddy farce offered as many surprising smarts as it does lazy contrivances, it would be more deserving of our engagement
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‘Paddington’ Review: A Charming Bear Overcomes the Odds, and So Does His Movie (Video)
This sweetly funny adaptation of the popular children’s book series avoids one misstep after another, resulting in a film that will delight kids and parents equally
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‘Blackhat’ Review: Chris Hemsworth Goes Clickety-Clack in This Hacky Hacker Thriller
Michael Mann’s misfire manages to be terribly written, horribly acted (except for Viola Davis) and an assault on the eyes
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‘Taken 3’ Review: Liam Neeson Rides the Franchise to an Absurd Conclusion
Sluggishly written and incomprehensively edited, this third (and with any luck, final) entry offers neither cast nor crew digging into their special sets of skills
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‘Woman in Black 2’ Review: Cheap Scares Get in the Way of Haunted Characters
Londoners fleeing the Blitz bring their own ghosts to a haunted mansion in the countryside, but this sequel too often takes the low road toward PG-13 jolts
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‘Two Days, One Night’ Review: Marion Cotillard Gives a Face to Economic Desperation
The acclaimed Dardenne brothers work with an international star for the first time, but their filmmaking style remains understated and grittily poetic
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TheWrap’s Film Critics Pick 10 Worst Movies of 2014
From “I, Frankenstein” to “Transcendence,” Alonso Duralde, Inkoo Kang and James Rocchi pick their least favorite of the year
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TheWrap’s Film Critics Pick 10 Best Movies of 2014
From “Boyhood” to “Selma” — Alonso Duralde, Inkoo Kang and James Rocchi offer up their favorite films of the year
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‘Into the Woods’ Review: Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt Shine in Sondheim’s Storybook Musical
While it’s not a perfect adaptation, newcomers and fans alike should come away feeling happy ever after
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‘The Interview’ Review: James Franco and Seth Rogen Lob Comedy Bombs in Scattershot Fashion
The laughs are consistent in this controversial political comedy, but the storytelling feels far too meandering and sloppy
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‘Night at the Museum 3’ Review: Ben Stiller and Company Seek Laughs and Tears, Find Neither
“Secret of the Tomb” tries for “Toy Story 3” levels of emotion, but the signs at this “Museum” might as well read “Do Not Be Touched”
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‘The Pyramid’ Review: It’s a Little ‘Indiana Jones’ and a Little ‘Mummy’ — But Mostly Dopey
Three or four decent scares can’t justify the crushing monotony of this horror flick about archaeologists who go barking up the wrong sarcophagus
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‘Wild’ Review: Reese Witherspoon and Her New Survival Drama Are Both Full of Surprises
The actress shows new layers and vulnerability in a film that’s more than just “Eat Pray Love for 127 Hours”
