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 Ritual’ Trailer: Al Pacino vs. Satan (But Have We Seen This Before?)

The official trailer for The Ritual has arrived—and it’s a holy (or…

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Why Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopics Might Rewrite the Rock Biopic Playbook

Four Beatles. Four films. Four writers. But this isn’t your average anthology—Mendes…

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“I’ve Got a Bat With Wenders’ Name on It”: Spike Lee’s 36-Year Cannes Grudge

Thirty-six years after Do the Right Thing lost the Palme d’Or, Spike…

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Why Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Teaser Is a Shot Fired at Hollywood Safe Bets

Spike Lee just dropped a teaser for Highest 2 Lowest—a Kurosawa remake…

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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* Just Became The New Avengers—And Fans Are Divided

Marvel just pulled a fast one—Thunderbolts is now The New Avengers, a…

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Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Saga Is Teetering—And Netflix Holds the Only Key

Kevin Costner’s $110M Western epic is floundering—and even its stars don’t know…

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Why “Feel Her Love” Is the Blood-Soaked Heart of The Last of Us Season 2

It’s painted in blood, whispered in faith, and weaponized by zealots. The…

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Trump’s Bombshell 100% Tariff on Foreign-Shot Films Could Reshape Hollywood—Or Spark a Legal War

In a move that stunned the film industry, Donald Trump announced 100%…

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Bella Ramsey’s Joan of Arc? Why Baz Luhrmann’s Bold Bet Might Rewrite History

Baz Luhrmann wants to reinvent Joan of Arc—and Bella Ramsey might be…

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Why ‘The Unholy Trinity’ Trailer Feels Like a Western Rebirth

"Every town has its heroes and villains." But this trailer flips the…

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