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An Unpredictably Absurdist Comedy? That’s Rats!

Absurdist comedies thrive on the illogical, surreal and nonsensical, often rejecting conventional storytelling in favor of unpredictability, exaggeration and unsettling imagery. They appeal to those who enjoy the subversion of traditional narratives, the shock of randomness or the deeper satire… Continue Reading →

Vengeance is Most Fowl for Wallace & Gromit

Wallace & Gromit is a cherished British stop-motion animated franchise brought to life by the talented creator, Nick Park. The franchise debuted in 1989 with the first short film, A Grand Day Out. This delightful movie features the eccentric inventor,… Continue Reading →

January 2, 2025

The Awards Season Deserves The Holdovers!

Per Matt Alexander Payne is a filmmaker who just gets it. He seemingly understands every element of the industry (or at least he has the self-awareness to hire the very best employees to make up the difference). That’s high praise… Continue Reading →

January 25, 2024

Robot Dreams Speaks a Universal Language in Silence

As a film critic, I occasionally get the chance to explore movies created beyond the borders of the United States. While some prove excellent enough for me to want to share with friends, I often have a recurring inquiry: Is… Continue Reading →

January 24, 2024

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Merges Nostalgia with a New Style

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles held a special place in my heart during my childhood years. I found immense joy in tuning in to the animated escapades of Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Raphael whenever they graced our television screen. Their courageous… Continue Reading →

August 22, 2023

Don’t Miss Em Sauter’s Pints and Panels at the Craft Brewers Conference!

Per Matt Em Sauter might be a superhero. Her superpowers involve getting crafty with craft beer. In case you didn’t know, she’s the human counterpart of Pints and Panels, which began as an experiment combining her love of fun, playful… Continue Reading →

May 7, 2023

Do Film Critics Still Matter? For the Love of Movies…

Per Matt Since the 95th Academy Awards takes place tonight, I thought it was the appropriate time to finally watch a documentary that has been impatiently awaiting my attention, sitting deep within my DVR. Released almost 14 years ago, Boston… Continue Reading →

March 12, 2023

Lego Masters Builds an Instant Classic With Star Wars

Say what you will about The Last Jedi or The Rise of Skywalker, but pairing the Star Wars Universe with LEGOs will ALWAYS be a pop-culture treat. Unsurprisingly, when C-3PO and R2-D2 made a guest appearance on a recent episode… Continue Reading →

April 19, 2020

The Two Popes Offers Hope for a Bright Future

Per Matt With Christmas decorations going back into storage and a new year just around the corner, I thought I’d take a moment to step away from the horror and pop-culture genres to reflect on a little movie called The… Continue Reading →

December 30, 2019

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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