Catalina Combs

Born and raised in Southern California, Catalina is a freelance journalist and film critic. You can also find her work on blackfilm.com and documentary.org. She has moderated and served on film panels, interviewed casts and crews of various films, and has been a juror for the New Orleans Film Festival. Catalina is a member of numerous critics' associations, including the Critics Choice Association, African American Film Critics Association, the Online Association of Female Film Critics, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance, as well as a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic.

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Les Twins Switch From Showing Off Dance Moves To Acting Chops in ‘Men In Black: International’

There’s something about talking to people who are really excited about their job. You may…

Review: In ‘Dark Phoenix All of the Essential X-Men Are Underutilized

Fans were out Tuesday night for the World Premiere of Dark Phoenix. The Hollywood spectacle…

Interview: O’Shea Jackson Jr. from ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’

O’Shea Jackson Jr., best known for his role as his father, Ice Cube, in Straight…

Review: Will Smith Gets It Right as Genie in ‘Aladdin’

As my good friend (wishful thinking) Will Smith says, “Disney magic is real.” It’s a…

A Whole New World: Will Smith on the Reimagining of Music and More in Disney’s ‘Aladdin’

This past weekend at the Aladdin Press Conference in Beverly Hills, California, one thing that…

Review: ‘L.A.’s Finest’ is a Step Up From the ‘Bad Boys’ Franchise

Fast cars, buddy detectives, and explosions are the recipe for an action-adventure flick. Say hello…

Review: ‘The Intruder’ Is A Horror Film with a Great Central Hook

The Intruder is more than a “break-in” film. It’s a homage to the thriller/horror genre.…

Review: Avengers: Endgame is Academy-Award Worthy

Avengers: Endgame is the end of an era and its finale does not disappoint. Once…

Tessa Thompson and Nia DaCosta on Sisterhood in ‘Little Woods’

BGN got the chance to chat with Nia and Tessa at the junket for their…

Review: ‘Little’ Gives a Fresh Perspective, But Needs More Gusto

Connecting to your inner child has always been viewed as a psychological practice to discover…