Meet the Cinema Nook Team

Crystal Justine
Founder/Editor

Crystal Justine, the Founder of The Cinema Nook, created this cozy corner of the internet for movie lovers and entertainment enthusiasts. Her goal was simple: to create a space where both fellow film buffs and cinema newbies can find honest movie reviews, stay up to date with the latest industry news, and connect with the world of cinema in a meaningful way. But The Cinema Nook wasn’t just created for the viewers; Crystal also wanted to build a community where writers and creatives could share their voices, insights, and passion for storytelling.

As a writer, multi-media artist, and all-around creative soul, Crystal always had a deep love for various art forms. Her degree in Philosophy gives her a unique lens for critical thinking and introspective analysis, which she brings to her work as a writer and critic. Whether diving into a thought-provoking film or crafting a piece of her own, Crystal approaches everything with a careful, yet imaginative mindset.

Speaking of her own work, Crystal recently co-wrote a dramedy short film that’s currently making its rounds on the film festival circuit. In addition to that, she is constantly exploring new projects, including expanding TheCinemaNook.com and working on several upcoming short and feature film scripts.

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Stephen Lackey
Editor

Stephen is a filmmaker, writer, and brand development professional. Stephen has directed three documentary feature films, over twenty narrative short films, and produced a limited docu-series for Microsoft. Stephen’s documentary film Family of Fear is currwntly available on physical media, VOD, and Tubi. Stephen has written as a media critic and commentator for a variety of publications including TVVerdict, DVDVerdict, Comics2film, and Geeks of Doom.

Stephen has a passion for film as a creator, a student of the art, and a fan. He brings that passion to his writing setting the bar high for quality but always putting the story first. Stephen is a collector of films he loves and regurlarly revisists with over 3,000 movies on his shelves. His favorite genres are documentary and horror but he’s always looking for that film that will take him on an emotional journey regardless of the genre.

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Johnny Kristoffersen
Contributor

Johnny Kristoffersen is a writer for The Cinema Nook. He has been a passionate writer for various media publications since 2012, fueled by a lifelong love of film. A frequent theater-goer from a young age, a job offer at the local cinema only deepened the addiction to the magic of film. The immersive experience of getting lost in stories and the emotions they evoke drives the desire to explore and discuss various viewpoints on beloved and controversial films alike.

An avid collector of physical media, Johnny proudly owns over 1,000 Blu-rays and DVDs, believing in the importance of preserving this slowly fading format. When not diving into cinematic adventures, he thrives on creative projects and quality time spent with his beautiful wife, newborn daughter, and their playful pup Nala. 

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Wes King
Contributor

Wes King is a lifelong film enthusiast and current film student with ambitions of becoming a future filmmaker. Immersed in the world of cinema, Wes finds solace and inspiration in the art of storytelling through motion pictures. His evenings are often spent engrossed in the captivating narrative of both classic and new films. Among his favorite films are timeless gems such as ‘King Kong’ (1933), the visionary odyssey of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, the provocative exploration of human desires in David Cronenberg’s ‘Crash’, and the poignant portrayal of identity in ‘Moonlight’.

With an eclectic taste that spans across genres, eras and cultures, Wes is dedicated to sharing his love of film with others. He recognizes movies not only as a source of entertainment but also as a medium for fostering empathy, understanding, and dialogue about important issues. For Wes, cinema serves as a gateway to different worlds and perspectives, offering valuable insights into the human experience. 

Through his writing, Wes seeks to ignite a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the stories that cinema has to offer.

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