Sarah Gopaul

Featured Critic
Sarah Gopaul is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved critic and member of the Online Film Critics Society who was captivated by cinema the moment 12 Angry Men opened her pre-teen eyes to its power. Instead of stepping behind the camera, she found her voice through writing, honing her skills with degrees in Journalism and Film Studies to master the art of the critical take.

With nearly two decades of experience, previously serving as Editor-in-Chief of Popjournalism and Film Editor at Digital Journal, Sarah has a long history of sharing her insights on movies and home entertainment. Now a freelance critic, she's dedicated to telling you what's worth seeing (and what's not!).

Watching everything from blockbusters to indie gems, her true love is horror — a genre so dear to her heart that it launched her Funko Pop collection in 2015, culminating in her induction into the Funko Hall of Fame in 2022.

When she's not immersed in a dark theatre or spooky film, Sarah's probably rock climbing or braving the crowds at fan conventions like San Diego Comic-Con. You can find more of Sarah's writing and commentary on film, media and culture at her site, Imagery at the Movies.

Articles by Sarah Gopaul:


  • A scene from 'Babystar'
    September 13, 2025
    Babystar Review: TIFF 2025

    Babystar goes behind the scenes of an influencer family to expose the harsh realities of always having to be camera-ready.

  • A scene from the documentary, 'Modern Whore'
    September 13, 2025
    Modern Whore Review: TIFF 2025

    Modern Whore is an engaging documentary that dynamically contradicts assumptions about sex work with real-life accounts.

  • Natasha O’Keeffe stars in 'Whitetail'
    September 13, 2025
    Whitetail Review: TIFF 2025

    Whitetail is a slow but sustained drama that follows a woman forced to confront a past she tried so hard to put behind her.

  • September 13, 2025
    Kokuho Review: TIFF 2025

    Kokuho is a passionate exploration of the Japanese art of Kabuki through the ambitions of two young rival actors.

  • A scene from 'Unidentified'
    September 12, 2025
    Unidentified Review: TIFF 2025

    Unidentified is a carefully crafted whodunit that follows a true crime enthusiast’s unofficial investigation into a possible honour killing.

  • A scene from the stop-motion animated film, 'Junk World'
    September 11, 2025
    Junk World Review: TIFF 2025

    Junk World is a striking stop-animation prequel that time travels through a post-apocalyptic world populated by genetic mutations.

  • A scene from 'The Blue Trail'
    September 11, 2025
    The Blue Trail Review: TIFF 2025

    The Blue Trail follows a woman who defies the government’s definition of elderly and challenges their new regulations.

  • A scene from 'Mama'
    September 11, 2025
    Mama Review: TIFF 2025

    Mama is the sharp portrayal of a woman suddenly struck by the impact working abroad has on her role as matriarch.

  • A scene from 'Exit 8'
    September 10, 2025
    Exit 8 Review: TIFF 2025

    Exit 8 adapts a minimalist video game for the big screen, creating an emotionally complex narrative for the main player.

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