
Caitlin Kennedy is a film/television critic and entertainment journalist, based in Austin, Texas. A journalist since 2014 and active in the film space beginning in 2018, Caitlin’s work has appeared in numerous outlets and she has covered such events as SXSW, Sundance Film Festival, TIFF, Fantasia International Film Festival, and her hometown favorite, Fantastic Fest. Her Substack publication, Simply Cinema, is the culmination of her years of experience and the full variety of beats and perspectives that move her on film. A devotee of John Waters, Caitlin encourages critics and viewers alike to “Have faith in [their] own bad taste… Get more out of life, see a f***ed up movie.”
Publications:
Simply Cinema | But Why Tho? | Daily Dead | The Mary Sue | Film Inquiry | Rotten Tomatoes
Favorite Movie:
“The Birdcage” (1996)
Professional Memberships:
- Online Association of Female Film Critics, Member
- Women Film Critics Circle, Member
- Online Film and Television Association, Member
- Rotten Tomatoes, Tomatometer Approved Critic


