A Note to DFR’s Readers

Dear readers,

For nearly two decades, I’ve been publishing film criticism and analysis at Deep Focus Review. The site has always been independent, kept going by advertising, tips from readers, and above all by the people who back it on Patreon.

That backing is what keeps my work free of outside influence. It pays for research materials and site improvements, and it buys me more time to actually write. If you read DFR regularly and want to help independent film criticism keep growing, I hope you’ll consider joining the Patreon community.

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Tiers and perks shift from time to time, so see the current membership levels for the latest. Whether the perks appeal to you or you simply want to back the work, joining makes a real difference, and I’m deeply grateful for it.

If you prefer not to join a community or take on a subscription, that’s completely understandable. You can also Buy Me a Coffee or make a one-time donation.

Thank you for reading and for your support.

Brian Eggert
Critic, Essayist, Founder
Deep Focus Review