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Taylor Gates

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Biography:

Taylor Gates is a Los Angeles-based editor and critic at Collider and Fanversation. She is a member of the Hollywood Critics Association and is CherryPicks approved. Her work has also been featured on BuzzFeed, Show Snob, That Hashtag Show, AfterBuzz TV, and Starry Constellation Magazine.

Reviews

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Run Amok (2026) 71% 7/10 EDIT “The script can be uneven...and the stylistic choices leave something to be desired. That said, the satire's specificity makes most of the exercise work, and there are some scenes that deliver a real, emotional gut-punch.” – Collider Feb 3, 2026 Full Review Fing! (2026) 8/10 EDIT “While the story is relatively straightforward, Jeffrey Walker’s whimsical direction keeps it fresh and compelling from start to finish. Featuring excellent performances across the board, Fing! has what it takes to be a new children’s classic.” – Collider Feb 3, 2026 Full Review Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! (2026) 90% 9/10 EDIT “But is it possible to mambo your way through mourning? To groove while grieving? To salsa your way out of sadness? Ha-chan, Shake your Booty! explores those questions in a highly entertaining, endlessly stylish way.” – Collider Feb 3, 2026 Full Review Big Girls Don't Cry (2026) 100% 8/10 EDIT “Big Girls Don’t Cry is a solid debut from both Schneideman and Palmer, and it’s lovely to see Spencer shine. The performances, combined with the dreamy score and stunning visuals, elevate the coming-of-age tale into something special. ” – Collider Jan 30, 2026 Full Review Hot Water (2026) 92% 6/10 EDIT “The journey in Hot Water is far from the worst you could take, offering a smooth, pleasant drive with some pretty sights. You just might not remember too many of the details the moment you step out of the car.” – Collider Jan 29, 2026 Full Review Queen of Chess (2026) 7/10 EDIT “By refusing to engage with messier material, Queen of Chess ends up being a rather straightforward, feel-good documentary, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. ” – Collider Jan 28, 2026 Full Review Filipiñana (2026) 6/10 EDIT “Filipiñana is a feast for the eyes, but you’ll likely still leave hungry due to the punishingly slow pacing.” – Collider Jan 27, 2026 Full Review Josephine (2026) 98% 9/10 EDIT “Josephine is a coming-of-age story in a tragic, uniquely feminine way. While other stories deal with first periods or first kisses, this film touches on a much darker, uglier aspect of girlhood.” – Collider Jan 25, 2026 Full Review Bedford Park (2026) 95% 7/10 EDIT “Anchored by Choi and Sukku’s understated, confident performances, it’s a quiet gem of a film that is sure to resonate with those who need it most.” – Collider Jan 25, 2026 Full Review Extra Geography (2026) 100% 8/10 EDIT “With bold narrative choices enhanced by immersive cinematography and confident direction anchored by powerful breakthrough performances, Molly Manners’ directorial debut is a compelling showcase of emerging talent.” – Collider Jan 24, 2026 Full Review The Last First: Winter K2 (2026) 100% 8/10 EDIT “he Last First: Winter K2 is a riveting sports documentary whose politics and cinematography alike will hold your attention until the very end.” – Collider Jan 23, 2026 Full Review The Mother and the Bear (2024) 90% 7/10 EDIT “While Ma’s script can feel broader than one might like when it comes to the core dynamic, it thrives as a love story and character study and offers enough heartwarming moments of humor to make it well worth your while.” – Collider Dec 11, 2025 Full Review Hot Milk (2025) 37% 5/10 EDIT “The sluggish pacing and lack of specific characterization make it feel longer than its hour-and-a-half runtime, though the strong performances and beautiful cinematography are just enough to keep it from ever becoming a total slog.” – Collider Jun 27, 2025 Full Review Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025) 8/10 EDIT “Not only will you get to revisit old favorites and feelings, but you’ll be taken to places you’ve never been before. Thus is the power of music and the magnificent, inimitable Hans Zimmer.” – Collider Mar 18, 2025 Full Review Speak. (2025) 100% 7/10 EDIT “A good talented teen documentary will probably make you have a small existential crisis about where you are in your life, but a great talented teen documentary will motivate you to push yourself to your limits and find out what you’re capable of.” – Collider Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Brides (2025) 83% 7/10 EDIT “Brides is an original and bold coming-of-age story that features two star-making performances from its young leads. Though the editing and structural choices weaken its overall impact, It's still an impactful — and, at times, even oddly enjoyable — watch.” – Collider Feb 4, 2025 Full Review Lurker (2025) 95% 5/10 EDIT “ Though the actors are all decent in their roles, the performers aren’t enough to save flat writing and characterization — both of which make it difficult to get invested.” – Collider Feb 3, 2025 Full Review East of Wall (2025) 95% 8/10 EDIT “East of Wall thrives in the details, with Beecroft’s gritty, intimate direction and bold casting making it feel adjacent to a documentary. It's at its best when it hones in on the three generations of women at its core.” – Collider Feb 3, 2025 Full Review André Is an Idiot (2025) 92% 7/10 EDIT “André Is an Idiot is one of the saddest, boldest documentaries I’ve ever seen. It’s also one of the funniest and most mundane — which is what makes it even more powerful.” – Collider Feb 3, 2025 Full Review Atropia (2025) 41% 6/10 EDIT “Atropia certainly offers both new and interesting commentary in a fresh way, but it takes on so many storylines and makes so few decisive statements that it simultaneously ends up feeling overambitious and overly tame. ” – Collider Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Teenage Wasteland (2025) 100% 9/10 EDIT “Middletown is a captivating tale that combines elements of true crime and coming-of-age stories and proves, once again, that Moss and McBaine are two of the most talented documentarians working today.” – Collider Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Magic Farm (2025) 51% 6/10 EDIT “Though Magic Farm’s opening is killer, it can’t manage to stick the landing — or much of the second half. The risks Ulman takes are commendable, but it never quite reaches its potential or comes together as much as you’d hope.” – Collider Jan 29, 2025 Full Review Peter Hujar's Day (2025) 92% 7/10 EDIT “Peter Hujar's Day definitely won’t be for everyone — or maybe even most people — but its target audience, however small and niche, will likely find it to be a lovely little gem.” – Collider Jan 28, 2025 Full Review The Wedding Banquet (2025) 86% 8/10 EDIT “The Wedding Banquet is a classic rom-com with modern touches that rarely ring false or feel heavy-handed. The entire ensemble is top-notch, allowing beloved actors like Gladstone and Yang to do something slightly different from their usual fare” – Collider Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Folktales (2025) 85% 7/10 EDIT “Folktales' earnest, sensitive approach is its superpower, showcasing universal challenges being processed in a specific and singular way.” – Collider Jan 27, 2025 Full Review
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