Rafer Guzman

Takeaway Film Contributor

Rafer Guzman appears in the following:

Hollywood Goes to the U.S.-Mexico Border

Thursday, June 28, 2018

In this week’s look at the movies, shows and music people are talking about, we discuss the sequel to "Sicario," which portrays the drug war on the U.S. Mexico border.

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A Cultural Roundup of the Horror Film Genre

Thursday, June 14, 2018

This week, Newsday film critic Rafer Guzman is joined by Alison Willmore, critic and culture writer for Buzzfeed News where they'll explore the horror film genre. 

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, May 25, 2018

Reviews of the weekend’s major movie releases, including the Han Solo origin story, "Solo," and "First Reformed," starring Amanda Seyfried.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, May 18, 2018

Reviews of the weekend’s major movie releases, including the raunchy superhero sequel, “Deadpool 2,” and the saucy rom-com, "Book Club."

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, May 11, 2018

This week, Rafer gives his take on a few must-sees: "The Seagull" with Annette Bening, "Life of the Party," with Melissa McCarthy, and "RBG," documenting the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, May 04, 2018

This week, Rafer gives his take on three must-sees: "Tully" with Charlize Theron, "Bad Samaritan," and the streaming series "Cobra Kai," a reimagining of the original "Karate Kid."

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, April 27, 2018

A look at the latest superhero blockbuster event, "Avengers: Infinity War." The Takeaway's film critic says it has the best Marvel villain he’s seen so far.

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Two Films to Watch at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, April 20, 2018

Is Amy Schumer's new film "I Feel Pretty" bad feminism? Is it good feminism? Or is it just a guilty pleasure?

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, April 13, 2018

A look at this week’s big movie releases, including the latest video game adaptation "Rampage," starring Dwayne Johnson and Naomie Harris, and horror flick "Truth or Dare."

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, April 06, 2018

A look at this week’s big movie releases, including the prom comedy “Blockers” starring John Cena, and the historical drama “Chappaquiddick” based on the life of Ted Kennedy.  

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, March 16, 2018

A look at this week’s big movie releases: the action reboot “Tomb Raider,” and the documentary “Itzhak,” about the life of renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. 

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, March 09, 2018

Reviews of the new releases hitting the box office this weekend, including "The Strangers: Prey at Night" and "A Wrinkle in Time."

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2018 Oscars: What to Watch For

Friday, March 02, 2018

The 90th Academy Awards is scheduled for Sunday. Critics are calling this an unpredictable year for the Oscars.

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Football Films to Catch or Drop This Super Bowl Weekend

Friday, February 02, 2018

Ahead of this Super Bowl weekend, a look at some of the best (or worst?) football movies ever made.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, January 26, 2018

Reviews of the new releases hitting the box office this weekend, including "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" and the sleeper hit, "Den of Thieves." 

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, January 19, 2018

Reviews of the new releases hitting the box office this weekend, including "Forever My Girl" and "12 Strong." 

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2018 Golden Globes: #MeToo Comes to the Awards Circuit

Friday, January 05, 2018

The Golden Globes are this Sunday, but watchers are talking more about the politics around the awards ceremony and the #MeToo movement than who the winners and losers might be.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, December 29, 2017

Reviews of the new releases hitting the box office this weekend, including "Molly's Game," "Phantom Thread" and "All The Money in the World." 

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, December 22, 2017

Reviews of "Downsizing," starring Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig; "The Post," starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks; and "Pitch Perfect 3," starring Rebel Wilson and Anna Kendrick.

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Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend

Friday, December 15, 2017

Reviews of the most hotly anticipated movie of the holiday season, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," as well as likely Oscar contender, "Call Me By Your Name," starring Armie Hammer. 

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