
Nadir Samara
Film Critic
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About Nadir Samara
Nadir Samara has been writing professionally for almost a decade in various media. His focus has always been on film, both writing and working on set. After writing for Netflix Film, he directed a commercial for Mozilla and worked in production at a CGI studio. Though he dabbled in comic books as a kid, when he moved to New York after college, that's when he fell in love with collecting them. He currently prays at the church of Johnathan Hickman and Rick Remender.
Author Details
Nadir's ambition is to become a writer-director one day and create a space where genre filmmaking and stories about social issues can live as one.
Favorite Media
East Of West
Deadly Class
Atlanta
Mr. Robot
If Beale Street Could Talk
Blue Streak
The Incredibles
Men In Black
Industry Focus
POC stories and specifically films about and made by black people.
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Deaf President Now! Review: This Heartwarming, Informative Apple TV+ Film Is 2025’s First Legitimately Great Documentary
Deaf President Now! is never redundant and always urgent. It'll surely make your heart explode in happiness.

Final Destination: Bloodlines Review: Has the Franchise Successfully Returned From the Grave?
Final Destination is back on the big screen with more over-the-top, gory kills, but has the franchise actually made a successful comeback with Bloodlines?

Final Destination Bloodlines Review: The Funniest Franchise Iteration Is A Spectacle That Proves Final Destination Has Staying Power
A spectacle, a joyride, and easily the funniest iteration in the franchise.

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon Review - I Wish The ing Characters Weren't Shortchanged, But The Film Works As A Bridge Between Seasons 1 & 2
Overall, it's a summation of one of the best animes out right now, and if you want to prep for season 2 and are short on time, it's serviceable.

The Luckiest Man In America Review: I Was Engrossed By Paul Walter Ha's Performance In Intense True Story Thriller I Didn't Want To End
The Luckiest Man in America is a revelatory character study by one of our finest character actors.

Dope Thief Season 1 Review - I Wanted More Of The Crime Thriller's Premise But It Doesn't Hold Brian Tyree Henry & Wagner Moura Back From Greatness
A show that has greatness in it but may have miscalculated its climax. Either way, Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura are excellent.

Paradise Season 1 Finale Review: I Was Shocked By The Mystery Reveal That Convinced Me The Destination Was Better Than The Journey
Dan Fogelman crafted a tale we've seen before, but sticking the landing is something greater shows have failed at. Luckily, Paradise excelled.

Paradise Review: Sterling K. Brown Delivers A Sensational Performance In Hulu's Entertaining Thriller From This Is Us Creator
The political sci-fi thriller is a great sign for TV this year, though it routinely reveals itself to be better on paper than in practice.

12 Angry Men Review: Henry Fonda Redefines What It Means To Be A Protagonist In Classic Masterpiece
A film like 12 Angry Men comes around once in a lifetime, and it will remain a blueprint for what a masterpiece looks like.

The Silence Of The Lambs Review: The Crime Thriller Genre Owes This Terrifying Classic Everything
Its impact on movies is still being felt today, and it includes arguably the best performances of both Foster and Hopkins' careers.

Forrest Gump Review: Robert Zemeckis Changed The Way Dramas Are Made With This Crowd-Pleasing Classic
Flaws and all, the movie unfolds like a book of short stories and that choice ushered in a confidence the script is able to pull off.

Luther: Never Too Much Review - Evocative Doc Tells The Story Luther Vandross Would've Wanted Us To Know
Luther Vandross' music, along with Porter’s decision-making combine for an educational experience that just happens to be a rocking good time.

Schindler’s List Review: Steven Spielberg’s WWII Drama Is His Crowning Achievement
The story of Oskar Schindler is as complicated as it is riveting and Steve Zaillian’s script tells us the story in a way World War II films never had.

Evolution Of The Black Quarterback Review: Stiff, Unengaging Prime Video Docies Is Still Insightful
The result is an uneven experience that won’t grab your attention immediately but will certainly make you think.

The Matrix Review: We Still Haven't Seen Anything Like The Wachowskis' Game-Changing Sci-Fi Gem
Making a great film that's a psychedelic, kung-fu-inspired meditation on the human condition is a tall order. The Matrix delivers on all that & more.

The Crow Review: Brandon Lee Is Absolutely Unforgettable In The Premier Cult Classic Of The 90s
The Crow easily overcomes its camp and inconsistent CGI by simply being itself.

The Crow Review: If There's A World Where This Remake Could Have Been Good, We Don't Live In It
The Crow has the right idea but suffers from all the classic pitfalls of the worst version of every recent remake.

Hit-Monkey Season 2 Review: Marvel's Adult Animated Hulu Series Only Gets Better With Time
In the three years since its initial release, Hit-Monkey has been working on getting stronger, and the efforts have paid off in season 2.

The Big Cigar Review: Apple TV+’s Take On The Manhunt For Huey Newton Doesn't Always Land
It's a fine series, but paired with a script that is all over the place, neither the story nor the performance hit their peaks.

Boy Kills World Review: Old-School Revenge Thriller Shows Just How Tough Bill Skarsgard Is
Skarsgård and Benjamin make for an odd pair that work well together. Mohr's vision is clear and realized, and the resulting work of art is exciting.