Wendy Ide

Chief Film Critic

<p>Wendy is a film critic and film industry expert with more than twenty-five years experience. She joined The Observer in 2015 and was appointed Chief Film Critic in 2023. She is also a critic for Screen International. Previously her writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Times, Prospect and Sight &amp; Sound. She has served as a programme advisor for film festivals including the BFI London Film Festival.</p>