Joshua M. Hayes (Batchelder)

movie critic

Josh has worked in the theater industry for over 10 years, while his budding passion for film continues to expand. He is a connoisseur of physical media and the theatrical experience. A fresh bucket of theater popcorn and a pack of Raisinets are Josh’s favorite comfort-food movie snacks. He is a guild member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

favorite films
  • Scream
  • Donnie Darko
  • Titanic
  • The Wizard of Oz

past festival accreditations include:

  • South by Southwest
  • Tribeca Film Festival
  • Fantasia Festival
  • Toronto International Film Festival

Josh at the Movies has been quoted in advertising for:

  • A Mouthful Of Air (Sony Pictures) (2021)
  • Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (Warner Bros) (2022)
  • Of An Age (Focus Features) (2023)
  • Malibu Horror Story (Iconic Events Releasing) (2023)
  • Downtown Owl (Sony Pictures) (2024)
  • The Surrender (Shudder) (2025)
  • Paradise Records (2025)
  • I Know What You Did Last Summer (Sony Pictures) (2025)
  • Anniversary (Lionsgate) (2025)