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No One Will Save You (2023)
Review
November 6, 2023 Matthew Jones

No One Will Save You (2023), A Dialogue-Free Sci-Fi Horror Film

With the sheer volume of films coming out through streaming platforms, directors need a good hook to get anyone to

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Silent as the Grave movie
Review
October 13, 2023 Matthew Jones

Silent as the Grave (2023), A Unique Take On Murder Mysteries and Documentary Filmmaking

Silent as the Grave (2023), a film by Brad Podowski and Dan Gremley, offers a completely fresh take on a

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Nobody Knows (2004)
Review
September 25, 2023 Matthew Jones

Nobody Knows (2004), A Beautiful Adaptation of a Real-Life Tragedy

Presenting filial solidarity (or lack thereof) in the face of obstacles is a popular theme in dramas, though it feels

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Jeanne du Barry (2023)
Review
September 20, 2023 Matthew Jones

Jeanne du Barry (2023), A Boring and Pointless Historical Farce

Promotion for Jeanne du Barry (2023) was confusing from the start, as all of the posters and teasers featured the

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Voyagers (2021) movie
Review
August 8, 2023 Matthew Jones

Review: Voyagers (2021), It’s Lord of the Flies In Space

I wish I could outdo the title of this review, but it really does summarize everything you need to know

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The Coronating (2023)
Review
July 17, 2023 Matthew Jones

The Coronating (2023), A Beautiful, Surreal, and Frightening Guilt Trip

It’s no small feat to make a short film look good. Most young filmmakers simply don’t have the budget or

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Henry in The Pope's Exorcist (2023)
Review
June 1, 2023 Matthew Jones

The Pope’s Exorcist (2023), A Toothless Horror Film With No Clear Direction

I hope that other film viewers stand in solidarity against films with misleading titles. If you’re like me, and you

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Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Review
May 15, 2023 Matthew Jones

Evil Dead Rise (2023), A Terrible Stain on the Franchise

After watching Evil Dead Rise (2023), I felt disheartened that Sam Raimi let his great horror franchise fall into mediocrity.

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Unhuman 2022 movie
Review
May 2, 2023 Matthew Jones

Unhuman (2022), An Unrefreshing and Unconvincing Zombie Comedy

In the past, I’ve had a lot to say about the zombie comedy genre. I’m not the only one, either.

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Call Me Chihiro (2023)
Review
April 28, 2023 Matthew Jones

Call Me Chihiro (2023), A Charming Japanese Film With Nowhere to Go

It would be a tad banal to complement Call Me Chihiro for stirring “emotion” in its viewers, as you could

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Sleepaway Camp 1983
Review
April 19, 2023 Matthew Jones

Sleepaway Camp (1983), The Best Plot Twist In LGBT Horror

When you’ve watched dozens, if not hundreds of 80s horror films, it can be difficult to find something that truly

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The Visitor (1979)
Review
April 3, 2023 Matthew Jones

The Visitor (1979), A Hidden Gem of Insane 70s Sci-Fi

When you think of the 1970s, you probably think of free love, cults, psychedelic drugs, and maybe Jimmy Carter. Giulio

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The Piano Teacher (2001) movie
Essay
March 19, 2023 Matthew Jones

Space and Isolation in Michael Haneke’s The Piano Teacher

The Piano Teacher (2001) is a film directed by Michael Haneke, based on the 1983 novel of the same name

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House of Darkness (2022)
Review
March 15, 2023 Matthew Jones

House of Darkness (2022), A Long Wait For A Very Brief Payoff

It’s hard to imagine a film with a runtime of just 88 minutes feeling overly long, but House of Darkness

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The Whale (2022)
Review
March 12, 2023 Matthew Jones

The Whale (2022), Darren Aronofsky’s Worst Film to Date

I fail to see the logic in Darren Aronofsky’s filmography. He started off his career brilliantly with Pi (1998), a

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Mind Leech (2023)
Review
February 14, 2023 Matthew Jones

Review: Mind Leech (2023), A Fun Slice of Canadian Horror

Canada has put out a handful of memorable horror films over the years, including Cube (1997), Fido (2006), and 7

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Casting JonBenet (2017)
Essay
January 31, 2023 Matthew Jones

Documenting Subjectivity in Kitty Green’s Casting JonBenet

The murder of JonBenet Ramsey was one of the most widely-publicized crimes of the late 20th Century. Despite all of

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