Support Independent Film Criticism

Dear readers,

I’ve been writing film criticism and analysis on Deep Focus Review for almost 20 years. I’ve done this independently, supported by ad revenue, donations, and, most importantly, by readers like you on Patreon.

Patreon allows me to remain fully independent. It gives me the means to invest in research materials and website upgrades, so I can dedicate more time to my writing. If you’re a regular reader and want to support the continued growth of independent film criticism, I’d love for you to join our Patreon community.

Here’s an Overview of the Perks:

• Newsletter: Every Monday, I share some thoughts, a recap of recent reviews, and a preview of upcoming projects.

• Community: Meet DFR’s community of serious cinephiles.

• Streaming Recommendations: Every Friday, I post hand-picked recommendations available for free on popular streaming platforms.

• Exclusive Writing: I post several Patreon-exclusive works (reviews or essays) each month.

• Ask Me Anything: The AMA is always open in the community chats.

• Lists: Each month, I share my favorite films of the year so far and physical media recommendations and year-end “Favorite Things” posts. 

          • Polls: Patrons can vote on what I’ll review next, including new releases, Patreon-exclusive reviews, and essays in The Definitives.

• Select an entry in The Definitives: On the Mogul tier, you can pick a future entry in my essay series.

The membership levels and perks change periodically. Take a look at the current membership tiers.

Whether you want the rewards or just want to support my work, please consider joining the Deep Focus Review community on Patreon. Your contribution makes a huge difference (and I will be eternally grateful). 

If you’re not into the whole community or subscription thing, I get that. Consider making a one-time donation instead.

Thank you for your readership and support!

Brian Eggert
Critic, Essayist, Founder
Deep Focus Review

“Supporting Deep Focus Review on Patreon has been rewarding. In addition to gaining access to exclusive and thoughtful content, I also appreciate knowing in advance which movies Brian will review when and getting monthly updates on his current Top 10 movies of the year. I highly recommend joining for anyone who reads Deep Focus Review.”

– Dave from Switzerland (actual Patron)