LONDON, UK – 21/05/2025 – The Film Section of the London Critics’ Circle today is delighted to announce the election of its new leadership team, ushering in an exciting new chapter for our organisation.
Jane Crowther has been elected as the new Chair, taking over the role from Rich Cline. A longstanding member of the Critics’ Circle, Crowther has written about film since becoming news editor on Flicks Magazine, and spent years as a freelancer before moving to Total Film as features editor. She was editor-in-chief of Total Film for ten years where she hosted the Inside Total Film podcast, and is currently the editor of Hollywood Authentic Magazine. She is also a voting member of BAFTA, BIFA and CCA and an author of fiction and non-fiction books.
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Upon her election, Jane Crowther said, “I don’t take the responsibility of chair lightly, especially in a climate of shrinking film criticism and the threat of AI, but I hope to take the circle forward as a useful resource, a champion for all our members and a community that provides connection, support and insight. I hope that I can ensure the Film section of the Critics’ Circle continues to be a badge of merit to members but also a place of community.”
Guy Lodge has been elected as the new Vice Chair, taking over the role from Jane Crowther. Lodge is a South African-born, London-based freelance writer who is currently the UK film critic for leading industry publication Variety and a weekly home entertainment columnist for The Observer. He is a BAFTA member, chair of the BIFA nomination committee, and a regular contributor to The Guardian, Sight & Sound, Attitude and the BBC World Arts Hour.
Linda Marric has been elected as the new Honorary Secretary, taking over the role from Karen Krizanovich. Marric is a film critic and interviewer. She has written extensively about film and TV over the last decade for outlets such as The Jewish Chronicle, The Daily Mirror, The Sun, HeyUGuys and countless other publications.
The Film section wishes to thank former Chair Rich Cline for his significant contributions and leadership during his tenure for the last 4 years.
The Section would also like to extend its gratitude to outgoing Honorary Secretary Karen Krizanovich for her dedicated service.
The London Critics’ Circle Film Section remains committed to celebrating cinematic excellence and providing thoughtful and independent critical perspectives.
About the London Critics’ Circle:
Founded in 1913, the Critics’ Circle is the oldest critics’ organisation in the United Kingdom, with sections covering film, theatre, music, and dance. Its Film Section boasts a distinguished membership of leading UK film critics.