The Florida Film Critics Circle (FFCC) is an organization of film critics and writers from Florida-based print and online publications. Founded in 1996, the FFCC strives to recognize outstanding work in film, further the cause of good movies, and maintain the highest level of professionalism among film critics in Florida.

Features & News

Mélanie Laurent, director of Breathe, interview by Juan Barquin

FFCC member Juan Barquin spoke to filmmaker Mélanie Laurent, about her second feature film, Respire (Breathe). His interview covers adapting Anne-Sophie Brasme’s novel, working with her talented young leads, and finding her eye as a filmmaker.

Alex Ross Perry, director of Queen of Earth, two-part interview by Hans Morgenstern

FFCC member Hans Morgenstern spoke to Queen of Earth writer/director Alex Ross Perry about subverting audience expectations, his film-making techniques and the dearth of deals after the buzz of Listen Up Philip …

FFCC members review Sean Baker’s ‘Tangerine’

FFCC members review Sean Baker’s screwball queer comedy Tangerine.

FFCC members review Noah Baumbach’s ‘Mistress America’

FFCC members review Noah Baumbach’s screwball comedy Mistress America.

Alex Ross Perry, director of Queen of Earth, interview by Juan Barquin

FFCC member Juan Barquin spoke to filmmaker Alex Ross Perry about his latest film, Queen of Earth. His interview covers Perry’s influences, his process when working with his collaborators, and upcoming projects, among other things.