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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Review: ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Takes Nostalgia to a New Level 

What started at the ripe age of 5 (and a half) has come to an…

Celebrate Soulfully with the Warriors of Wakanda

When I think about the Dora Milaje, I can’t help but feel pride and joy.…

Celebration of Culture Is Found in Disneyland’s Tale of the Lion King

The last time I got emotional and teary-eyed at Disneyland was during one of the…

Review: ‘Crimes of the Future’ Is a Bizarre Look into the Human Experience

The first film I saw from director David Cronenberg was The Fly (1986). It was…

Netflix’s Brand New Series ‘Resident Evil’ Will Bring Zombies, Blood, and Horror This Summer

Get ready for some summer horror on Netflix. While you patiently await Capcom’s Resident Evil…

Review: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Takes the Military Genre to New Heights With Little Substance

I don’t know who asked for a sequel more than thirty years later, but Top…

Review: ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Takes You on a Joyful Ride Back in Time

Those nine golden notes of the Downton Abbey theme song are iconic and will hold…

Review: ‘The Northman’ is an Epic Story That’s Bold, Gritty, and Adventurous

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I love a good period piece.…

Review: Dumbledore’s Secrets are Revealed in the Latest Fantastic Beast Installment

It’s been three and a half years since the latest dive into the Wizarding World…

A Deep Dive into Dumbledore from the ‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ Press Conference

The global press conference for Warner Bros. Pictures’ latest installment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise…