Ernie Gutierrez is the founder and senior movie critic/editor-in-chief of Cinematic Living. Currently living in the Phoenix, Arizona area, he originally hails from Southern California. His love for movies largely stems from his childhood when he made routine trips to the movies with his family and experienced such 80's classics as Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Return Of The Jedi, Ghostbusters, Back To The Future, The Karate Kid, Rocky IV, and The Princess Bride to name just a few. That love was further bolstered by being exposed to such classics as the Universal Monster movies, various Abbott & Costello comedies, and old live-action Disney movies at home. As he grew older, his love (and consumption of) movies grew even more significant, ultimately leading to him earning his B.A. in Film and working in the film industry for a few years. 

In addition to the movies, he enjoys college football (he's a die-hard Notre Dame fan), baseball (an Anaheim Angels fan), coaching youth football, videography, going to concerts and game nights, country dancing, and dining out. When not in a darkened theater, he spends much of his time with his family and friends, whose supportive nudging and encouragement have led to this whole endeavor.