Barry Hertz
Barry Hertz is a Canadian film critic and cultural commentator known for his insightful analysis of the film and television industry. He frequently writes for The Globe and Mail, where he discusses the complexities of Canadian content and the impact of U.S. media on Canadian culture. His recent commentary highlights the challenges and potential strategies for Canadians to embrace homegrown entertainment in the face of American streaming dominance.
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Barry Hertz discusses the potential of regional film festivals to help keep cinema alive.
Canadian movies are tanking at the box office, but there’s a twist that could save our cinema
Canada· 2026-02-25
The Globe and Mail film critic Barry Hertz was not won over.
What to watch this weekend: Netflix’s German spy thriller Unfamiliar is uber entertainingCanada· 2026-02-20
Barry Hertz is a film editor who discussed the best movies of the year.
The best movies, music and TV of the year, according to our expertsCanada· 2025-12-24
Barry Hertz is a film editor who shares his positive experience with AirPods.
Buy it, love it: 20 items that changed our lives in 2025Canada· 2025-12-18
Film critic Barry Hertz praises The Mastermind as an anti-heist movie.
Morning Update: The year’s most essential cultureCanada· 2025-12-14
Barry Hertz criticized Rian Johnson’s latest whodunit, calling it exceptionally overlong.
What to watch this weekend: All the Jane Austen, more Taylor Swift and F1’s streaming debutCanada· 2025-12-11
Barry Hertz is a critic and journalist who revealed the original ending of Fast & Furious 7 in his book.
Así era el final original de "Rápidos y furiosos" antes de la muerte de Paul Walker
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-02
Barry Hertz argues that now is the moment to bolster Canadian culture.
Do we need a ‘buy Canadian’ movement for culture?Canada· 2025-10-27Barry Hertz provides insights on the upcoming fall film season.
Fall culture preview 2025: All the film, television, exhibits, music and more to look forward to this seasonCanada· 2025-10-03
Barry Hertz shared his thoughts on the films at TIFF, highlighting Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.
The biggest movies and moments of TIFF 2025, according to our film expertsCanada· 2025-09-12
Film editor Barry Hertz will be answering reader questions about TIFF 50.
What are the biggest movies and moments of TIFF 2025 so far? Submit your questions to our film expertsCanada· 2025-09-11
Barry Hertz, the Globe’s film editor, traces why TIFF pulled the documentary in the first place.
Oct. 7 documentary draws TIFF controversyCanada· 2025-09-04Barry Hertz wrote a Critic's Pick review for Universal Language.
What to watch this weekend: Too Much is a good thing on Netflix – and it’s still funny in PhiladelphiaCanada· 2025-07-11
Barry Hertz provided a full list of blockbusters for summer.
A guide to everything you want to do this summerCanada· 2025-06-14
Barry Hertz described Bottoms as Fight Club meets But I’m a Cheerleader meets Wet Hot American Summer.
What to watch this weekend: Canadian horror for Friday the 13th – and the high and low bars for FUBAR on NetflixCanada· 2025-06-14
Barry Hertz answered reader questions on the Cannes Film Festival.
From the biggest stars to the standout Canadians, our film editor answers your questions about the Cannes Film FestivalCanada· 2025-05-31
The Globe’s film editor Barry Hertz attended Cannes and shared his picks of the best and worst it had to offer.
Q+A: Wondering about the 2025 Cannes Film Festival’s best movies and biggest controversies? Submit your questionsCanada· 2025-05-28
The Globe’s film editor Barry Hertz put together a list of the 25 best summer films ever made.
What is your favourite summer movie? Share your thoughtsCanada· 2025-05-16
Barry Hertz is a film critic who named Portrait of a Lady on Fire a Critic’s Pick.
What to watch this weekend: Deli Boys delivers delicious dark comedy on Disney+, while Douglas is Cancelled stars an unanchored Hugh Bonneville on BritBoxCanada· 2025-03-06
Barry Hertz is a film editor who answered reader questions on the Academy Awards.
The Oscars snubs, the night’s best performances and what’s in the swag bag – we answer your questionsCanada· 2025-03-03
Barry Hertz is the film editor for The Globe who shares predictions for the Oscars.
Q+A: Who will win big at the Oscars? Submit your questions for our film expertsCanada· 2025-02-28
Barry Hertz is the Globe and Mail film editor.
Books we’re reading and loving in March: Spin Cycle is nerve-wracking and heartbreaking in the best wayCanada· 2025-02-28
Barry Hertz writes about the startling underwater cinematography in his review.
Review: Survival thriller Last Breath is more pass than gaspCanada· 2025-02-28
Barry Hertz praised the film Beans, calling it 'the real deal' after it won best picture.
What to watch this weekend: Kate Hudson hits her shots on Running Point on Netflix, while Beans uncans the Oka Crisis on CBC GemCanada· 2025-02-27
Barry Hertz debates the merits of boycotting American streaming services.
‘Let’s get angry’: Are the tariffs the push Canada needs to finally embrace homegrown film and television?Canada· 2025-02-08
