SarahGopaul
Sarah Gopaul
Featured Critic
Sarah Gopaul is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved critic and member of the Online Film Critics Society who was captivated by cinema the moment 12 Angry Men opened her pre-teen eyes to its power. Instead of stepping behind the camera, she found her voice through writing, honing her skills with degrees in Journalism and Film Studies to master the art of the critical take.With nearly two decades of experience, previously serving as Editor-in-Chief of Popjournalism and Film Editor at Digital Journal, Sarah has a long history of sharing her insights on movies and home entertainment. Now a freelance critic, she's dedicated to telling you what's worth seeing (and what's not!).
Watching everything from blockbusters to indie gems, her true love is horror — a genre so dear to her heart that it launched her Funko Pop collection in 2015, culminating in her induction into the Funko Hall of Fame in 2022.
When she's not immersed in a dark theatre or spooky film, Sarah's probably rock climbing or braving the crowds at fan conventions like San Diego Comic-Con. You can find more of Sarah's writing and commentary on film, media and culture at her site, Imagery at the Movies.
Articles by Sarah Gopaul:
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September 10, 2026
How We Stand Review: TIFF 2026How We Stand uses the stories of three sisters to expose historical injustices against Indigenous peoples in the United States.
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August 14, 2026
Nimrods Review: Welcome to Paradise, Population ThreeNimrods follows the coming-of-age misadventures of a punk band set to a familiar soundtrack featuring the film’s inspiration, Green Day.
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March 13, 2026
Reminders of Him Review: No Surprises in This Formulaic Love StoryReminders of Him is a stereotypical romance that follows a young woman seeking redemption but finding love instead.
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March 7, 2026
Youngblood Review: The Remake Outscores its PredecessorYoungblood upgrades the story of a young hockey prospect whose undisciplined play could end his career before it starts.
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December 12, 2025
Silent Night, Deadly Night Review: A New Twist on the Holiday Murder SpreeSilent Night, Deadly Night reimagines the festive serial killer as a vigilante Santa crossing names off the naughty list.
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November 15, 2025
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Review: The Series Finds Its Magic AgainNow You See Me: Now You Don’t brings the fun back into a franchise that faltered a little the last time it took the stage.
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October 22, 2025
2025 Rendezvous with Madness Festival Showcases Award-winning DocumentariesRendezvous with Madness Festival focuses on empowerment and liberation with 11 feature films about the resilience of the human spirit.
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October 17, 2025
Black Phone 2 Review: A Killer’s Chilling ReturnBlack Phone 2 is a rare sequel that matches the original’s creepiness, while also reimagining an iconic horror technique.
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October 5, 2025
Bone Lake Review: Weaponized Sex is No Match for a Sharp KnifeBone Lake is a sexy, psychological thriller that should be considered a top October date night pick.
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September 13, 2025
Babystar Review: TIFF 2025Babystar goes behind the scenes of an influencer family to expose the harsh realities of always having to be camera-ready.
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September 13, 2025
Modern Whore Review: TIFF 2025Modern Whore is an engaging documentary that dynamically contradicts assumptions about sex work with real-life accounts.
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September 13, 2025
Nuns vs. the Vatican Review: TIFF 2025Nuns vs. the Vatican chronicles activists’ ongoing fight for recognition from the church for nuns abused by clergy.
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September 13, 2025
Whitetail Review: TIFF 2025Whitetail is a slow but sustained drama that follows a woman forced to confront a past she tried so hard to put behind her.
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