I’m a 25-year-old girl (so far) who grew up surrounded by stories. From fun classics and heartbreaking romances to chaotic cult films and moody indie gems, I’ve always found comfort and curiosity in cinema (and music). I was a teenager who stayed up late watching movies and TV shows way too mature for her age, never getting the point of them, but loving the the thrill of following stories that only made sense 10-ish years later.
Today, I still watch films, but with a more wide-eyed intensity, and now, I like going beyond just what happens on screen. I love thinking about why it matters, especially to me and those surrounding me. What it says about us, about the world, about the stuff I feel but don’t always have words for. I believe some of the most powerful truths are hidden in dialogue, in lighting, in silence. And I live for those little discoveries.
I created Critic&Chill because I wanted a space where film conversations could be thoughtful, emotional, and totally honest, a place where people could say “this scene shattered me” and find someone else who gets it, and another one who doesn’t.
What You’ll Find Here
- Emotion-driven and totally subjective film reviews : I write like I talk, and I talk with feeling.
- Deep Dives : Where I pull apart films that won’t leave my head and find meaning between the lines.
- The Sound of Cinema : A celebration of movie soundtracks that made me cry, dance, or both.
- And other categories I haven’t thought about yet.
This isn’t just a blog about movies, it’s about what they do to us.
Why I Love Cinema
I grew up in a politically aware household, surrounded by people who believed in justice, resistance, and storytelling. That shaped the way I see the world, and the way I watch films and interact with every content I consume. I don’t just want to enjoy movies. I want to understand them. Pick them apart. Sit with them. Rewatch them. Feel them again. Bref, you get it.
Stay in touch ?
I’m probably writing a review, being consumed by my thoughts, or planning a rewatch of Persepolis for the 10th time right now.
But I’d love to hear from you — especially if a film made you feel something too, or more than that.
You can find me on Instagram, Letterboxd, or here, where the popcorn is non-existent but the emotions are very real.
Thanks for being here. This little blog means a lot to me. I hope it becomes a cozy space for you too.
PlutĂ´t bisou que cordialement,
Boutaina