Editor & Chief of JoBlo.com, Film Critic and Entertainment Correspondent with CTV News Channel, and CJAD Montreal. Freelance ESL instructor with over a decade of experience.
montréal, quebec, canada
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Claim your profileChris Bumbray is a well-known film critic and journalist, currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief of JoBlo.com, a popular entertainment website focused on movies, reviews, and pop culture. He began his career with JoBlo in 2007 as the resident film critic and James Bond expert, eventually rising to his current leadership role in 2021. Bumbray is a voting member of the Critics Choice Association (CCA) and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, recognized for his extensive experience and expertise in film criticism spanning over 15 years. Beyond JoBlo, he is a regular contributor to CTV News Channel in Canada, where he discusses films and pop culture. Based in Montreal, Bumbray has also lent his voice to JoBlo Originals on YouTube, contributing to mini-documentaries and helping the channel grow to nearly 850,000 subscribers. His work is characterized by a fan-friendly perspective, often evaluating movies from the viewpoint of an average moviegoer. He also has extensive web publishing experience, specializing in SEO optimization and Wordpress, and 10 plus years as a commercial copywriter.






Educational Psychology at Mcgill UniversityGraduated: 2015
Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism at Concordia UniversityGraduated: 2007
Social Sciences at Cegep - John Abbott CollegeGraduated: 2001