Helen O'Hara

Helen O’Hara is a film and TV critic from Northern Ireland who has been writing about cinema for over 20 years. After studying Law at Oxford, she swapped the courtroom for the big screen and hasn’t looked back since. She’s written for Empire, The Guardian, The Telegraph, IGN and more, and is also the author of Women vs Hollywood: The Rise and Fall of Women in Film. At Maxmag, Helen brings her love of movies and television to life through thoughtful reviews and sharp commentary on everything from blockbuster hits to hidden gems. When she’s not writing, she’s often podcasting, hosting Q&As, or catching the latest release at the cinema.