Christian Blauvelt is the New York-based Managing Editor of IndieWire. In addition to overseeing operations for IndieWire’s New York and Los Angeles-based news team, he’s responsible for editorial standards, strategy, traffic growth, and broader organizational goals. He’s also a regular on-air commentator on CBS New York, has appeared on Turner Classic Movies, and is the author of "Cinematic Cities: The Big Apple on the Big Screen" for Hachette's Running Press imprint and several books for DK and Lucasfilm Publishing: “Star Wars Made Easy,” “Be More Yoda,” and “Be More Vader.” Before joining IndieWire, he was Deputy Editor at BBC Culture for five years, during which time the site won two Webby Awards and he was named to Cablefax Magazine’s Overachievers Under 30 list. He’s given talks and led panels at South by Southwest and San Diego Comic-Con and is a regular moderator of post-screening Q&As for BAFTA New York and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Before BBC Culture, he worked at Entertainment Weekly. Follow him at @Ctblauvelt.
Television / By Christian Blauvelt
A 930-year time jump allows this talented cast to escape convoluted franchise mythology and focus on rich, resonant storytelling.
Oct 15, 2020 6:00 pm /
Film / By David Ehrlich, Chris O'Falt, Zack Sharf, Tambay Obenson and Christian Blauvelt
From chilling horror classics to spiritual modern indies, these 20 ghost stories will haunt you forever.
Oct 14, 2020 12:30 pm /
Film / By Christian Blauvelt
“I ain’t a-scared o’ no ghosts,” Goofy declares in this influential short available to watch on Disney+, along with other spooky Halloween fare.
Oct 10, 2020 2:00 pm /
Film / By Ryan Lattanzio, Jude Dry, Eric Kohn, Chris O'Falt, Zack Sharf, Tambay Obenson and Christian Blauvelt
The vampire genre is as old as cinema itself, gushing with bloody classics galore. While there are many to choose from, trust us — these 12 vampire movies don’t suck.
Oct 9, 2020 11:30 am /
Television / By Christian Blauvelt
“To be at the helm again is going to be deeply gratifying in a new way for me,” the actress said.
Oct 8, 2020 12:58 pm /
Film / By Christian Blauvelt, Anne Thompson, Eric Kohn and Tambay Obenson
From “Candyman” and Dario Argento classics to Val Lewton and Wes Craven.
Oct 6, 2020 11:00 am /
Film / By Kate Erbland, Eric Kohn, Christian Blauvelt, Anne Thompson, David Ehrlich, Chris O'Falt, Zack Sharf, Jude Dry, Tom Brueggemann, Bill Desowitz, Tambay Obenson and Michael Nordine
Films by Julie Dash, Chantal Akerman, Chloe Zhao, Forough Farrokhzad, Jennifer Lee, and many other female filmmakers made the list.
Oct 3, 2020 9:00 am /
Film / By Eric Kohn and Christian Blauvelt
137 critics and journalists voted in the survey, with results that single out buzzy festival hits and discoveries alike.
Sep 21, 2020 1:04 pm /
Television / By Christian Blauvelt
“Star Trek: Discovery” welcomes Blu del Barrio and Ian Alexander to the cast for Season 3, which debuts October 15.
Sep 2, 2020 2:00 pm /
Film / By Ryan Lattanzio, Zack Sharf, Kate Erbland and Christian Blauvelt
Boseman died Friday after a four-year battle with cancer. Take a look back at his best roles, from “Black Panther” to “Get on Up” and this year’s “Da 5 Bloods.”
Aug 29, 2020 9:00 am /
Film / By Christian Blauvelt, Kate Erbland, Eric Kohn, Anne Thompson, David Ehrlich, Jamie Righetti, Michael Nordine, Chris O'Falt, Tambay Obenson and Steve Greene
From underseen Laird Cregar vehicles to a Russian chiller based on a Nikolai Gogol story, from J-Horror to the Mexican gem “Alucarda,” these are the best horror movies the genre has to offer.
Aug 21, 2020 9:00 am /
Film / By Kate Erbland, Eric Kohn, Anne Thompson, Zack Sharf, Christian Blauvelt, Ryan Lattanzio, Tambay Obenson, Bill Desowitz, Jude Dry, David Ehrlich, Chris O'Falt and Chris Lindahl
From select theatrical releases to VOD and virtual cinema offerings, this season promises to be different in many ways. One thing that hasn’t changed: a wide selection of the best 2020 has to offer.
Aug 18, 2020 10:00 am /