Liam Sterling

Liam Sterling is a seasoned American-British film critic and blogger, navigating the vibrant cultural hubs of New York and Los Angeles. Decades immersed in the industry have forged his reputation as a trusted voice, often found backstage at global film festivals like Sundance, Cannes, Berlinale, and TIFF. With a profound passion for comic-book culture, chilling horror, and mind-bending science fiction—especially on the big screen and in graphic novels—Liam offers a unique lens through which to view the cinematic world. His writing blends energetic enthusiasm, warm engagement, and undeniable authority, always woven with a sharp narrative flair that pulls you into the heart of the story. Liam's articles on filmofilia.com are more than just critiques; they're an invitation to explore the context, human stories, and subtle magic behind the films and series we love. Expect fresh interpretations, character-driven insights, and thoughtful analyses that stay with you long after you've finished reading.
Film Festival Correspondent & Genre Specialist
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The Baltimorons: Jay Duplass Brings Charm, Chaos, and a Chipped Tooth to Baltimore

Jay Duplass’ The Baltimorons is the feel-good oddball comedy you didn’t know…

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Predator: Badlands Poster Drops—Is This the Last Stand or Just Another Reboot?

The new Predator: Badlands poster is here, and it’s got teeth. But…

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Sydney Sweeney Packs a Punch in First Look at TIFF’s Christy

Sydney Sweeney transforms into 1990s boxing icon Christy Martin in the first…

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Superman’s a Hit Here. Overseas? Not So Much. Guess Why.

$235M domestic and it’s still limping overseas. James Gunn says “anti-American sentiment”…

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Kids’ Horror, Campfire Ghosts, and the Unlikely Return of the PG-13 Boogeyman

The trailer for ‘Marshmallow’ aims to scare—not scar—its pint-sized audience, but will…

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Surveillance Gets Personal in Yeo Siew Hua’s Haunting ‘Stranger Eyes’

After Venice and NYFF, Yeo Siew Hua’s Stranger Eyes finally lands in…

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TIFF 50 Rollout: Safdie, del Toro, Van Sant Dodge Venice—Toronto Takes the Heat

A golden lineup of auteur world premieres lands at Toronto this September—Venice…

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DC’s New Direction Is a Mess. And That Might Be the Plan.

From stalled scripts to surprise shakeups, James Gunn's DC Universe is lurching…

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James Cameron’s Unexpected Detour—Shooting a Billie Eilish 3D Concert Film? Really?

Between “Avatar” epics, James Cameron pivots to something radically different—capturing Billie Eilish’s…

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Henry Cavill Got Ghosted by DC — But Handled It Like a Pro

James Gunn just explained how the Superman recast really went down —…

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