Kevin Jagernauth

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Kevin Jagernauth is a Montreal-based film critic and writer. Kevin has written professionally about music and film for over 15 years, most prominently as Managing Editor of The Playlist, where he continues to contribute reviews, and he has recently joined The Film Verdict as a Contributing Critic. Kevin has attended and covered a wide range of festivals including Cannes, TIFF, Fantasia, Savannah, and more. On a consultative basis, Kevin provides script coverage for feature-length independent and international films. He is also the co-founder and co-programmer of Kopfkino, a monthly screening series of cult classics and contemporary favorites that ran from 2017-2020 in Montreal.

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Interview: Denise Fernandes – Hanami (Red Sea Intl. Film Festival)

Threading the line between magical realism and potent coming-of-age drama, Denise Fernandes' Hanami is an ambitious debut feature. Filming on location in Cape Verde,...

Interview: Xiaoxuan Jiang – To Kill a Mongolian Horse (Red Sea Intl. Film Festival)

Across the Mongolian steppe, a herdsman confronts climate change, the slow encroachment of gentrification, and a fading way of life in To Kill A...

Kraven the Hunter | Review

Snack Attack: Kraven The Hunter Is More Empty Calorie Superhero Slop The existential fear among creatives is that one day, artificial intelligence will become so...

Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo | 2024 Red Sea Intl. Film Festival Review

First Blood: Khaled Mansour’s Debut Follows A Man Ready To Fight For The Fate Of His Dog In First Blood, John Rambo is a quiet...

Taste The Revolution | 2024 Red Sea Intl. Film Festival Review

Revolution Summer: Klein Unearths A Political Satire Over 20 Years In The Making Making a movie is all about timing. If you’re lucky, you get...

Breaking

Club Kid | 2026 London BFI Film Festival Review

Sex, Drugs & Unexpected Parenting: Firstman’s Debut Creates an...

La bola negra | Review

The Play’s the Thing: Ambrossi & Calvo Connect the...

A Long Winter | 2026 London BFI Film Festival Review

A Gentle Thaw: Haigh’s Measured Drama is Glacial but...

Animol | 2026 London BFI Film Festival Review

Mismanaged Masculinity: Walters’ Gritty Debut Lacks Impactful Style Over...
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