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Julia Swift

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After years of writing for network TV while creating award-winning shorts, Julia Swift discovered her true passion: analyzing film and TV with people just as obsessed as she is. Swift can be seen every Friday morning on ABC 22 WVNY & FOX 44 WFFF's At The Box Office. As an Associate Professor of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, she is dedicated to uplifting the next generation of artists and innovators.

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Art for Everybody (2023) 100% 7/10 EDIT “A very entertaining, surprising look into who gets to decide what is art and what is commerce. Fans and critics of Thomas Kinkade will have lots to think about after watching this film. ” – My Champlain Valley Apr 12, 2026 Full Review Viva Verdi! (2024) 100% 7/10 EDIT “Provides an intimate portrait of older artists, who are still vibrant, and are supported in their art. An inspiring look at a different way of imagining the final chapter life. ” – My Champlain Valley Apr 12, 2026 Full Review Lilo & Stitch (2025) 73% 7/10 EDIT “The film is so enjoyable and definitely a ride, but it’s not a lot of laugh out loud humor. Its emotional moments are where it really succeeds, when it’s funny, it’s okay. Visually, they could have done so much more. Having said that, go see it.” – My Champlain Valley Apr 12, 2026 Full Review The Map That Leads to You (2025) 37% 5/10 EDIT “It was shot in Spain and is so beautiful. I just wish there was more heart and soul to the film. It feels like something I would put on in the background.” – My Champlain Valley Apr 12, 2026 Full Review Disney's Snow White (2025) 39% 6/10 EDIT “Every movie is of its time. They were trying to do every update they could. It was not brilliant, but it was fun. Some of the songs really stuck with me. The biggest problem is the dwarves. They turned them into creepy CGI. ” – My Champlain Valley Apr 12, 2026 Full Review Materialists (2025) 78% 7/10 EDIT “I miss romantic comedies. This is a little more than that. I think it was meant to be an intense breakdown of the rom-com, but it doesn’t really come off that way....There is depth in this movie and a lot of it is hidden.” – My Champlain Valley Apr 12, 2026 Full Review You're Dating a Narcissist! (2025) 53% 6/10 EDIT “Fine, fun and light but not fabulous.” – My Champlain Valley Apr 12, 2026 Full Review Sentimental Value (2025) 95% 10/10 EDIT “In this triumphant, emotional film, Trier and Vogt explore the universal experiences of family, art, love, passion and work. Reinsve's deep authenticity combines with the craft of editor Bugge Coutté to create a uniquely powerful experience. ” – My Champlain Valley Nov 20, 2025 Full Review Left-Handed Girl (2025) 98% 8/10 EDIT “Go see Tsou Shih-Ching's beautiful, special film. A dive into what happens in a multi generational family in Taiwan when the freedom and desperation of the present collide with the constraints of tradition and the past. ” – My Champlain Valley Nov 15, 2025 Full Review Jay Kelly (2025) 75% 9/10 EDIT “A joy to see in theaters, Noah Baumbach's film pays homage to old Hollywood madcap comedies at the same time it delves deep with intense emotional moments. ” – My Champlain Valley Oct 31, 2025 Full Review Watch the Skies (2022) 76% EDIT “This charming film will remind audiences of the awe they felt with classic films like E.T. The end of the script falters, but still maintains the tone of unabashed sincerity that makes us fall in love with the quirky underdog characters. ” – My Champlain Valley Oct 3, 2025 Full Review BTS Army: Forever We Are Young (2025) 8/10 EDIT “This fabulous film is about the fans who discovered BTS and really fought for them. It shows the power of fan support and the ability of fandoms to make people feel less alone. ” – My Champlain Valley Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Swiped (2025) 45% 6/10 EDIT “Swiped is an inspiring and tragic tale of the founder of women-centered dating app Bumble. Actress James skillfully disappears into the role. After so many male founder stories, it's refreshing to get insight into one of the few female tech founders. ” – My Champlain Valley Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Shell (2024) 63% 7/10 EDIT “The Shell's comedy, bordering on high camp, is grounded by Elisabeth Moss who can make any script feel real. The film is a super fun ride that then makes you want to talk about the themes - and that is one of the great joys of going to the movies.” – My Champlain Valley Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Highest 2 Lowest (2025) 83% 4/10 EDIT “One of my favorite scenes of the year, between A$AP Rocky and Denzel Washington, is buried in a mess of half baked ideas in this Spike Lee remake of an Akira Kurosawa masterpiece. ” – My Champlain Valley Aug 31, 2025 Full Review Freakier Friday (2025) 73% 9/10 EDIT “Freakier Friday is a joyride celebrating family bonds that lets Jamie Lee Curtis revel in her brilliant comedic mastery. Go see it in a theater where you can laugh and cry with a crowd and feel the community. Can't wait for the next Nisha Ganatra film. ” – My Champlain Valley Aug 9, 2025 Full Review Sorry, Baby (2025) 97% 9/10 EDIT “This film makes me hopeful for the future of cinema. Ava Victor's fantastic writing and directing beautifully explore how friendship can help people find the power to heal from trauma. ” – My Champlain Valley Jul 16, 2025 Full Review Yadang: The Snitch (2025) 87% 7/10 EDIT “The film transcends the action genre with smart, layered writing and directing that allows the audience to connect with the actors on a deeper level. ” – My Champlain Valley May 2, 2025 Full Review Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink (2023) 100% 8/10 EDIT “More people need to see this film. The interviews, news and articles highlighted bring to light a sea change in American Journalism that has been swept under the rug. The documentary's style is slow and old fashioned, but keep going. It's worth it. ” – My Champlain Valley Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Ex-Husbands (2023) 76% 7/10 EDIT “The characters stay with you long after the film ends. The editing was masterful - kept the pace going when the script wandered. Pritzker elicited strong, natural performances from the actors. ” – My Champlain Valley Feb 25, 2025 Full Review Emilia Pérez (2024) 70% 9/10 EDIT “Sublime, unforgettable. The best film I've seen in years. It made me believe in the magic of cinema again. If you've given up on hoping to be swept away by movies, see this film. Karla Gascon was wonderful. I wanted more Zoe Saldana, more Selena Gomez.” – My Champlain Valley Oct 4, 2024 Full Review I'll Be Right There (2024) 86% 7/10 EDIT “It’s really the first time that I’ve seen this [mother/child super close] relationship portrayed in a way where it's like ‘this can be a mother’s choice and a child’s choice that doesn’t have to be negative.’ That can be a positive, loving choice.” – My Champlain Valley Sep 23, 2024 Full Review Borderlands (2024) 10% 1/10 EDIT “This is the worst movie I have seen in years. Lots of top talent looking very uncomfortable. I'm assuming they didn't read the script before signing on for this mess. ” – My Champlain Valley Aug 23, 2024 Full Review Smoking Tigers (2023) 100% 7/10 EDIT “This soulful coming of age drama takes a while to grab onto the hearts of the audience, but once it does, it won't let go. The characters will follow you for days. ” – My Champlain Valley Aug 23, 2024 Full Review Suncoast (2024) 76% 9/10 EDIT “Wonderful first film by writer/ director Laura Chinn. This deeply moving and fresh coming-of-age story works on multiple levels, leaving audiences in its thrall long after the credits roll. ” – My Champlain Valley Feb 10, 2024 Full Review
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