About Philosophy in Film

Philosophy in Film is an independent film criticism publication founded and edited by Matthew Jones. Guided by its longstanding motto, “A Philosophical Approach to Cinema,” PiF publishes original reviews, essays, and curated lists that consider not only whether a film succeeds, but what it says about identity, ethics, politics, religion, representation, and the human experience.

PiF focuses especially on horror, cult, arthouse, independent, and international cinema, while remaining open to any film that rewards serious discussion. Its purpose is to make thoughtful film criticism accessible without reducing movies to plot summaries, consumer recommendations, or numerical ratings alone.

About Matthew Jones

Matthew Jones is a film critic, writer, and independent filmmaker with a BA in Film Studies from the University of Georgia. He founded Philosophy in Film to combine an accessible critical voice with close attention to film theory, ideology, moral questions, and philosophical meaning.

His entertainment writing has also appeared in Film Matters Magazine and Screen Rant. His experience in filmmaking and the film industry informs his interest in both the ideas expressed by movies and the creative choices used to express them.

Editorial Independence

All editorial reviews and ratings published by Philosophy in Film reflect Matthew’s independent critical judgment. PiF does not accept payment for editorial reviews, positive coverage, or favorable ratings.

Filmmaker spotlights, interviews, trailer features, press-release services, and social promotions may be offered as paid services, but they are clearly labeled as sponsored content and kept separate from editorial reviews. Receiving a screener or promotional material does not guarantee coverage or influence the conclusions of a review.

Contact and Submissions

For editorial correspondence, review consideration, freelance assignments, or other inquiries, please use the Contact page.

Filmmakers and publicists interested in clearly labeled promotional coverage can learn more on the Film Promotion page.