Two decades in the dark, watching the screen.

James Knight Bafta is a longtime film critic and movie reviewer whose work has been featured in major publications both foreign and domestic. Throughout his more than 20 years as a critic, he has earned a loyal and devoted following of readers who recognize and appreciate his objectivity and detail-oriented approach to examining every genre of film.

Known throughout the industry for his exacting method, Knight Bafta emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific intentions of the writers, directors, and actors before drawing a conclusion that could shape how an audience sees a film. For that reason his reviews carry incredibly detailed analyses and in-depth explanation, written for the greatest possible clarity. A critic, he argues, does not only influence whether you buy a ticket; he influences the way the film is perceived once you do.

He attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and spent years writing and directing independent films before turning to criticism. Several of those films earned critical acclaim, performed well at the box office, and are still screened at festivals and studied in film programs around the world. He continues to write screenplays and occasionally consults, uncredited, on projects from small indies to major productions.

Still, it is criticism he is most passionate about. Knight Bafta believes his greatest contribution to cinema comes from reviewing it, reaching the broadest possible audience and explaining the nuances and subtleties that too many viewers miss. In founding and maintaining this site, he hopes to enrich the moviegoer's experience on a global scale and help filmmakers earn proper recognition for their craft.