Stories by Justin Chang
Justin Chang
Film Critic, Fresh Air
By Justin Chang
2 young directors strike big at the box office with 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'
Justin Chang | Jun 5, 2026, 4:10 PM UTC
Backrooms, by 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, is set in a mysterious maze of abandoned offices. Curry Barker, 26, tells a horror story about consent and male loneliness in Obsession.
By Justin Chang
Back from Cannes, a critic shares the films he's most excited to see againJustin Chang | May 29, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
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Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the treesJustin Chang | May 8, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC
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You can't fake this: 'The Christophers' is a witty film about forgery and friendshipJustin Chang | Apr 17, 2026, 4:41 PM UTC