On this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome Rua Fay — creator and Editor-in-Chief of Cinemasters.net, film critic, and festival veteran — for a conversation that spans the biggest releases of the year, highlights from Cannes and Tribeca, and her move from Boston to Los Angeles.

Rua launched Cinemasters at just 16 years old and, in less than five years, has built it into a respected film site with coverage at SXSW, TIFF, Tribeca, and Cannes. She’s now a certified Rotten Tomatoes critic, President of the Ithaca College Film Society, and one of the sharpest young voices in film criticism.

In this interview, you’ll hear:

• Rua’s picks for the best and worst new releases of the year

• Her behind-the-scenes take on Cannes and Tribeca 2025

• What it’s like covering festivals as a young critic

• How moving to LA changes her view of the industry

• Why Kubrick, Chaplin, and John Waters still inspire her work

• The evolving relationship between critics, audiences, and filmmakers

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a diehard cinephile, Rua’s insights will make you see this year’s films — and the industry behind them — in a whole new light.

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