Louisa Moore

Louisa, the chief critic and writer for Screen Zealots, has had a love of cinema that started when she saw "Star Wars" at age 4 and has continued throughout her life. As the Founder and President of the Online Association of Female Film Critics (OAFFC) and member of the Board of Directors for Critics Groups for Equality in Media (CGEM), Louisa has focused her professional life not only on sharing her love of movies through criticism but also has worked to foster inclusion and diversity among film writers and journalists, especially those who work exclusively in the new media field.

A champion of independent film, you can connect with Louisa at most film festivals, including Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, and Fantastic Fest.

In addition to being a Tomatometer-approved critic for Rotten Tomatoes and a reviewer for CherryPicks, Louisa is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Critics Choice Association, the Las Vegas Film Critics Society, the Internet Film Critics Society (IFCS), and the Online Film & Television Association.

In the Spotlight

"Bodies Bodies Bodies": Screen Zealots Film Review

A fun genre thriller that exceeds all expectations. It’s psychological horror with a body count.

In the Spotlight

"Vengeance": Screen Zealots Film Review

The film has a terrific premise that’s mostly well-executed, even if suffers from a general smugness.

In the Spotlight

"Nope": Screen Zealots Film Review

A sci-fi film with incredible thematic depth presented in summer blockbuster fashion.

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  Classic Movies

  Love "The Bikeriders?" Check Out These 5 Other Great Motorcycle Movies

  10 months ago

  A list of the Top 5 motorcycle movies throughout the years.

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  Movies & Movie Reviews

  "Civil War" Movie Review

  11 months ago

  "Chilling, disturbing, and downright frightening, the film portrays the toll of war while transcending black and white political narratives."

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  Film Festivals

  Cannes Film Review: "The (Ex)perience of Love"

  20 months ago

  2023 Cannes Film Festival review of "The (Ex)perience of Love"

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  Film Festivals

  Blood for Dust

  20 months ago

  Review of crime thriller "Blood for Dust," Tribeca Film Festival 2023.

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  Film Festivals

  Top 10 Most Anticipated Films at Sundance

  2 years ago

  The 10 films we are most excited to see at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

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  Film Festivals

  Top 10 Standouts from TIFF 2022

  2 years ago

  Screen Zealots screened over 30 films at the Toronto International Film Festival, and these are my 10 personal favorites.

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  Film Festivals

  Our Top 10 Most Anticipated Films at TIFF

  2 years ago

  The films we are most excited to see at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

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  Independent Film

  "Delia's Gone": Screen Zealots Film Review

  2 years ago

  At the heart of the independent drama "Delia's Gone," from writer / director Robert Budreau, is a compelling mystery and revenge story about a brother who is determined to solve his sister's murder.

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  Horror & Monster Movies

  "Bodies Bodies Bodies": Screen Zealots Film Review

  2 years ago

  A fun genre thriller that exceeds all expectations. It’s psychological horror with a body count.

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  Independent Film

  "Vengeance": Screen Zealots Film Review

  2 years ago

  The film has a terrific premise that’s mostly well-executed, even if suffers from a general smugness.

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  Horror & Monster Movies

  "Nope": Screen Zealots Film Review

  2 years ago

  A sci-fi film with incredible thematic depth presented in summer blockbuster fashion.