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Therese Lacson

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Therese Lacson is a writer, editor, and critic. She is currently a features editor at Collider. She currently serves is the executive editor at Nerdophiles, and she is the entertainment editor at The Beat. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Hollywood Critics Association.

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Movies TV Shows
American Doctor (2026) 100% 9/10 EDIT “Teng's feature directorial debut is a required watch, one that puts the deaths of those most innocent in your face and leaves you utterly devastated as a reminder of what has become Palestinians' unnatural new normal.” – Collider Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Rock Springs (2026) 75% 7/10 EDIT “At a time when being an immigrant might actually spell your doom in America, Miao's film feels painfully relevant. And while Rock Springs is uneven, it's a vital film about a time in history that no one seems to really be talking about anymore. ” – Collider Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Sentient (2026) 4/10 EDIT “It's a difficult watch because it treats the viewer like a simpleton and silently condemns anyone who believes that we are already at a point where all animal testing can end completely.” – Collider Feb 1, 2026 Full Review See You When I See You (2026) 72% 6/10 EDIT “At the end of the day, the supporting characters of See You When I See You are the ones who make the story as good as it is, and it's a pity they aren't given more room to breathe.” – Collider Jan 31, 2026 Full Review Wicker (2026) 93% 8/10 EDIT “The characters are fairly cookie-cutter, but the folk nature of the film doesn't make that a problem. Instead, its willingness to lean into the medieval archetypes and the bawdy humor of the time makes it unique.” – Collider Jan 27, 2026 Full Review The Incomer (2026) 91% 7/10 EDIT “Though some might find the comedy a bit too weird and overt, The Incomer happily wears its heart on its feathery sleeve and tells an unabashed story of isolation, connection, and love.” – Collider Jan 25, 2026 Full Review Saccharine (2026) 76% 6/10 EDIT “Saccharine doesn't do enough to complete the metaphor. Instead, it ends up in an odd space between psychological thriller and straight-up jump-scare horror that unfortunately drags down an otherwise compelling film.” – Collider Jan 25, 2026 Full Review Zootopia 2 (2025) 91% 8/10 EDIT “For kids, it's a colorful and delightful movie that delivers both thrills and heart. A fantastic follow-up to the original, Zootopia 2 swoops in right at the perfect time for the holidays as a perfect family movie to enjoy.” – Collider Nov 25, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 8/10 EDIT “Wicked: For Good is not only a loyal adaptation, but it builds on what works from the first film while leaning into its lead performances. The characters are more mature and nuanced, making it a worthy successor to the first film.” – Collider Nov 18, 2025 Full Review Carolina Caroline (2025) 100% 8/10 EDIT “Boosted by a fantastic cast with an effervescent Samara Weaving and a cool and charismatic Kyle Gallner, Carolina Caroline might not offer anything new to the classic archetype of two criminals on the run, but it might be one of the best of its kind.” – Collider Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Exit 8 (2025) 97% 7/10 EDIT “Exit 8 is a frustrating game at times, one that relies more on your attention to detail than jump scares, but Genki Kawamura was able to turn this simple game into a compelling narrative with this suspenseful film.” – Collider Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Bad Apples (2025) 83% 8/10 EDIT “There's much to love about Etzler's darkly funny feature debut and promising talent both in front of and behind the camera to make it worth a watch.” – Collider Sep 8, 2025 Full Review The Choral (2025) 67% 6/10 EDIT “The Choral is far from a perfect film, and somewhat shallow in comparison to Fiennes' previous performances. Still, there is much to love in how it gives us a look into the everyday life of those affected by one of the most devastating wars in history.” – Collider Sep 7, 2025 Full Review Honey Don't! (2025) 45% 5/10 EDIT “The reality is that Honey Don't! struggles to stay in the lane it set for itself and, with eyebrow-raising decisions, the film ultimately fails to satisfy.” – Collider May 26, 2025 Full Review The Mastermind (2025) 90% 4/10 EDIT “Minimalism doesn't work in a heist movie, at least not the way that Reichardt approaches it, and that's a shame.” – Collider May 23, 2025 Full Review The History of Sound (2025) 69% 8/10 EDIT “Spanning over several years, Hermanus reveals a deep romance between two men who find love with each other as well as the folk songs and ballads of rural Maine.” – Collider May 21, 2025 Full Review Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2024) 82% 5/10 EDIT “Laura Piani paints a vivid film with a lush palette, but, ultimately, the story of her protagonist's life is the most lackluster part of the movie, relying on typical tropes rather than reinventing the romance genre as Austen so often did” – Collider May 21, 2025 Full Review Eagles of the Republic (2025) 65% 7/10 EDIT “Fares Fares shines at the center of a story that both dabbles in a satire of the film industry and also examines the dark corruption that lies beneath the surface of the government.” – Collider May 20, 2025 Full Review Highest 2 Lowest (2025) 83% 7/10 EDIT “ While it's far from Lee's best, Highest 2 Lowest is an entertaining watch, and for lovers of Denzel Washington, it's a must-see.” – Collider May 20, 2025 Full Review Alpha (2025) 56% 9/10 EDIT “Alpha is a story that braids themes of love, heartbreak, and grief with delicate dedication, leaving you in awe of not only Ducournau's storytelling prowess but the vast scope of potential that's possible with her craft.” – Collider May 20, 2025 Full Review A Pale View of Hills (2025) 63% 8/10 EDIT “A Pale View of Hills gives a layered approach to a story with familiar elements but a unique narrative twist.” – Collider May 19, 2025 Full Review The Phoenician Scheme (2025) 77% 8/10 EDIT “The Phoenician Scheme feels like a return to form for Anderson, and it's a sign of better things to come for the stylistic auteur.” – Collider May 18, 2025 Full Review Renoir (2025) 87% 7/10 EDIT “Chie Hayakawa's Renoir is a beautiful film, a quiet and measured exploration of grief, family, and the ties that bind us together.” – Collider May 17, 2025 Full Review Sugar Babies (2025) 42% 5/10 EDIT “Sugar Babies is an intimate look at poverty and the changing of the American dream, but it fails to look deep enough to make the impact it intends to.” – Collider Feb 14, 2025 Full Review The Virgin of the Quarry Lake (2025) 84% 4/10 EDIT “The Virgin of the Quarry Lake turns a coming-of-age story into a supernatural tale of violence, but it's the muddying of genres that ultimately makes the film fall short of the massive potential it has.” – Collider Feb 14, 2025 Full Review
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