The Hollywood Reporterhas named David Rooney as chief film critic. Rooney has been writing for The Hollywood Reporter since 2010, covering both film and theater, most recently as chief theater critic.
In his new role, Rooney will write film reviews, critical essays, curated lists and more for both digital and print platforms.
He'll continue to report to reviews editor Jon Frosch. "David has long been an invaluable member of THR's reviews team, and I'm thrilled to have him as our new chief film critic," Frosch said. "At a time of uncertainty in the industry and beyond, it's more important than ever for us to have a seasoned voice in this position, and one that is sensitive to shifts in film culture both large and small.
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