Kristy Puchko is the Entertainment Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, and interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers.
Her work has been published on RogerEbert.com, Vanity Fair, and The Guardian. A member of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA as well as a Top Critic on Rotten Tomatoes, Kristy's primary focus is movies. However, she's also been known to gush over television, podcasts, and board games. You can follow her on Instagram, Letterboxd, or Bluesky.
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How Bob the Drag Queen weaves hip hop and history in his new book
"I blend the two things that I love: I love hip hop and I love Harriet Tubman."
By Mark Stetson and Kristy Puchko
'Sinners' review: Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan deliver a vampire movie for the ages
The "Black Panther" director's latest is easily one of the best movies of the year.
'The Crow' soundtrack turns 30: Looking back on the album that defined an era
The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, and the bands who almost made the cut.
Latest From Kristy Puchko
What's new to streaming this week? (Nov. 28, 2025)
What's fresh on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more?
By Belen Edwards and Kristy Puchko
'Hamnet' review: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley burn in William Shakespeare tragedy
Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao delivers a haunting tale of love and loss.
'Eternity' review: Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner fall in love triangle
Imagine you can only pick one lover for your afterlife.
'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' teaser has arrived
The story of young Haymitch comes to theaters in 2026.
What's new to streaming this week? (Nov. 21, 2025)
What's fresh on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, and more?
'Wicked: For Good' review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return for a sensational conclusion
Sexiest Man Alive Jonathan Bailey has come to launch untold crushes with rolled-up sleeves.
'The Queen of Versailles: The Musical' Review: It's the tackiest show on Broadway, and I loved it
"Wicked"s Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz reunite for a wild (and critically reviled) new musical.
'Jay Kelly' review: George Clooney charms in showbiz comedy about how stars aren't just like us
(But also how they are!)
'Eddington' review: Ari Aster misfires as Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix face off
This COVID-era comedy has a mean streak while it plays both sides.
'Bunny' review: Hilarious and heartfelt, this love letter to New York is a must-see
Don't overlook the festival treasure now coming to theaters and VOD.
'Keeper' review: Osgood Perkins and Tatiana Maslany deliver a scorching horror that's uniquely feminine
The mind behind "Longlegs" and "The Monkey" is back with fresh scares.
What's new to streaming this week? (Nov. 14, 2025)
What's fresh on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and more?
'The Housemaid' trailer: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and WTF
"A Simple Favor" director Paul Feig has another pair of dueling divas coming soon.
Watch 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' trailer to see Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway together again
Fashion is fierce, but these leading ladies are fiercer.
'The Running Man' review: Edgar Wright and Glen Powell deliver a wild but weak remake
Stephen King's novel gets another adaptation it does not deserve.
'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' review: Magic, smart-mouthing, and generational conflict
Jesse Eisenberg leads a new team of Horsemen: Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, and Justice Smith.
'The Vampire Lestat' teaser is peak Brat Prince
This "Interview with the Vampire" spinoff series is sexy and snarling as hell.
How to see Oscar front-runner 'Hamnet' before it hits theaters
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley co-star in a Shakespearean tearjerker you won't want to miss.
By Mark Stetson and Kristy Puchko
Manny Jacinto on the fun of playing a himbo
The "Freakier Friday" star looks back on "The Good Place," "Star Wars: The Acolyte," and dancing in the steps of Patrick Swayze.
By Kristy Puchko and Warren Shaw
'Die My Love' review: Jennifer Lawrence goes feral on Robert Pattinson
Lynne Ramsay's latest revels in female rage, lust, and more.
'Frankenstein' review: Guillermo del Toro delivers a moving masterpiece of horror and romance
Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac star as the monster and his creator.
'Christy' review: Sydney Sweeney's Oscar-bait swing is a big miss
Don't buy into the hype.
What's new to streaming this week? (Nov. 7, 2025)
What's fresh on Netflix, Apple TV, Peacock, and more?
Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey face off in 'The Abandons' trailer
Netflix has us gasping for this fierce Western drama.
Win tickets to see 'Hamnet' early at Mashable's advanced screenings
Paul Mescal as Shakespeare is coming soon, but you could go sooner.
