B. Ruby Rich is a pivotal figure in film criticism and scholarship, renowned for her contributions to independent and queer cinema. As the co-founder of the Woods Hole Film Society and an influential critic for outlets like the Village Voice and Sight & Sound, Rich has shaped the discourse around significant films since the mid-1970s. Her landmark book, *Chick Flicks: Theories and Memories of the Feminist Film Movement* (1998), is a must-have for collectors interested in feminist film history, offering an insightful blend of memoir and critique that captures the essence of the women’s film movement. Rich's impact extends to her involvement in documentaries, notably her appearance in *For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism* (2009), where she reflects on the importance of films like *Amélie* in critiquing traditional narratives. Collectors often seek out her work, including her thought-provoking essays and her contributions to *Dykes, Camera, Action!* (2018), a documentary that highlights the evolution of queer cinema. Rich's voice remains essential for any physical media collector aiming to understand the cultural and historical contexts of independent film.