Tom Santilli
Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:
Tom Santilli is a respected journalist and member of the Critics Choice Association, Detroit Film Critics Society and Online Film Critics Society since 2010. Tom is the Executive Producer and co-host of the syndicated 온라인카지노추천 show, "Movie Show Plus," which has been on the air for 15+ years in the Metro-Detroit market and Mid-West. Tom also appears weekly on the FOX affiliate in Detroit, on the 온라인카지노추천 show "CriticLEE Speaking" with host Lee Thomas, and appears on WXYZ (ABC affiliate) in Detroit as well. A blurb from his review of David Chase's film, "Not Fade Away," appears on the front cover of the DVD/Blu-Ray release. Tom graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in Broadcast & Cinematic Arts. His contributions to movie criticism led him to be chosen for a national campaign by National CineMedia, where he was featured in movie theaters across the country as one of America's "Top Upcoming Movie Critics." Twitter: @tomsantilli
Sinners (2025)
98%
A
“Sinners isn’t just horror—it’s Ryan Coogler confronting trauma, faith, and survival through the Black experience. His voice is vital: fearless and rooted. In his hands, horror becomes heritage, and bloodshed becomes poetry.” –
Movie Show Plus
Apr 17, 2025
Full Review
A Minecraft Movie (2025)
48%
B
“So the verdict is a firm "it could have, and very well should have, been worse." But by accounts of those that know the game the best, it also could have, and perhaps should have, been better too. ” –
Movie Show Plus
Apr 3, 2025
Full Review
Thank You Very Much (2023)
90%
B+
“"Thank You Very Much" celebrates Andy Kaufman without ever attempting to deconstruct him.” –
Movie Show Plus
Apr 3, 2025
Full Review
Disney's Snow White (2025)
40%
A-
“It was crafted with purpose and confidence, and much like the original, it carries a sense of innovation that makes it feel just as groundbreaking in its own way...For me, it's the fairest Disney remake of them all.” –
Movie Show Plus
Mar 21, 2025
Full Review
Magazine Dreams (2023)
80%
B
“...a testament to what could have been...what might have been...both on and off the screen.” –
Movie Show Plus
Mar 19, 2025
Full Review
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024)
88%
C
“...while this weird, zany sci-fi story is quite harmless, it also feels a bit uninspired. ” –
Movie Show Plus
Mar 14, 2025
Full Review
2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Documentary (2025)
A-
“"Incident" may very well be the best of the group but they are all uniquely powerful and deeply unforgettable.” –
Movie Show Plus
Feb 13, 2025
Full Review
2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Live Action (2025)
B+
“"The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent" has been heavily lauded thus far, and for good reason. ” –
Movie Show Plus
Feb 13, 2025
Full Review
2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Animation (2025)
A
“A tremendous mix of animation style and story-telling, this year's batch of Animated Shorts are the best they've been in years.” –
Movie Show Plus
Feb 13, 2025
Full Review
Paddington in Peru (2024)
93%
B
“...the cleverness and charm of the first two chapters seems to be missing.” –
Movie Show Plus
Feb 13, 2025
Full Review
Dog Man (2025)
80%
B
“...a successful, if not all that stellar, family-friendly adventure.” –
Movie Show Plus
Jan 30, 2025
Full Review
Sing Sing (2023)
97%
A+
“"Sing Sing" resonated with me more than any other film this year, a true standout and the very best film of 2024.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
My Old Ass (2024)
90%
A+
“ Just superbly written, well-acted and one of the very best films of 2024...the breakout star and performance of the YEAR belongs to 21-year-old Maisy Stella.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
Hundreds of Beavers (2022)
97%
A
“...one of the smartest stupid movies you'll ever see...The funniest film of 2024, hands-down.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
Emilia Pérez (2024)
72%
A
“...it totally pulls off the high wire act of balancing its chaotic energy with its heartfelt moments.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
Saturday Night (2024)
78%
A
“...one of my favorite movie-going experiences of 2024...” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
A Complete Unknown (2024)
82%
A
“It took all of 10-seconds of screen-time in "A Complete Unknown" for Timothy Chalamet to completely win me over as a young Bob Dylan.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
Dune: Part Two (2024)
92%
A-
“I'm constantly in awe of Villeneuve, and this chapter was the movie we were all waiting for.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
The Substance (2024)
89%
A-
“...the train-wreck ending of "The Substance" doesn't take away from it being the one film that will stick in my head LONG after 2024 has come to a close.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
The Wild Robot (2024)
96%
A-
“There's no film in 2024 that I've seen more (my 8-year old son loves it more and more upon every re-watch), and it's bound to become a classic.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
Maria (2024)
75%
A-
“It's a powerful emotional character study that left me quite breathless...” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
Vermiglio (2024)
93%
A-
“One of the most chilling, beautifully-crafted films of the year.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
Anora (2024)
93%
B+
“The journey is far more exhilarating then where this one ends up, and that's a shame...but there's still a lot to like about "Anora."” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
Love Lies Bleeding (2024)
94%
B+
“...you can tell things aren't going to end well from the beginning, but the chemistry between the two stars just seemed to crackle off the screen like no other film I saw this year.” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
Conclave (2024)
93%
B+
“...despite it's low-boil energy, Conclave keeps you on the edge of your seat. ” –
Movie Show Plus
Dec 31, 2024
Full Review
No Reviews Yet
Load More
Something went wrong.. try again