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Matthew
@oceansage771.bsky.social
Film Critic
I love romance films, coming of age, and indie dramas.
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I wrote a film review for Zhang Yimou's Chinese romance drama The Road Home (1999) starring Zhang Ziyi. boxd.it/cVFj01
A ★★★★★ review of The Road Home (1999)
A timeless classic about the power of love preserving across the ages. Director Zhang Yimou’s Chinese romance drama The Road Home (1999) is truly a kind, patient, and considerate story of love. Yimou’...
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February 1, 2026 at 12:59 AM
I wrote a movie review for Roger Michell's romantic comedy-drama Morning Glory (2010) starring Rachel McAdams. boxd.it/cUDMyN
A ★★★★★ review of Morning Glory (2010)
Rachel McAdams is a comedy genius. She is so sweet and lovable in Morning Glory. Director Roger Michell’s romantic comedy-drama Morning Glory (2010) is very funny and ridiculous. Rachel McAdams brings...
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January 31, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Here is my film review for Sam Raimi's hilarious horror-comedy Send Help (2026) starring Rachel McAdams & Dylan O'Brien. boxd.it/cUm4zN
A ★★★★★ review of Send Help (2026)
I wish I was stranded on an island with Rachel McAdams. Director Sam Raimi returns to his signature horror style with his entertaining horror-comedy Send Help (2026). It’s basically Cast Away, Misery,...
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January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I wrote a movie review for Tony Tost's Western crime-comedy Americana (2025) starring Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex, Eric Dane, Zahn McClarnon, Derek Hinkey, Toby Huss, & Gavin Maddox Bergman. boxd.it/cTI2xl
A ★★★★ review of Americana (2023)
Simon Rex, Zahn McClarnon, Eric Dane, and Halsey completely steal the movie away from Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser’s leads. Director Tony Tost’s Western crime-comedy Americana (2025) is prett...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:53 AM
I wrote a film review for James Gray's gritty crime drama We Own the Night (2007) starring Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, & Robert Duvall. boxd.it/cSNASt
A ★★★★★ review of We Own the Night (2007)
James Gray leans on the darkness of drug dealing in the streets and the violence of the mob. Director James Gray’s crime drama We Own the Night (2007) is very bleak and gritty. I love the way Gray use...
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January 29, 2026 at 2:15 AM
I wrote a film review for James Gray's underrated romance drama Two Lovers (2008) starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Isabella Rossellini, & Elias Koteas. boxd.it/cRNis9
A ★★★★★ review of Two Lovers (2008)
Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Vinessa Shaw are spectacular in Two Lovers! Director James Gray’s romance drama Two Lovers (2008) is easily one of Gray’s most moving, well written, and brilliant...
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January 28, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Here is my movie review for Nia DaCosta's zombie horror thriller 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Erin Kellyman, Emma Laird, & Alfie Williams. boxd.it/cRHe3H
A ★★★★ review of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
A ferocious and poignant sequel that captures most of the appeal of the last one. Director Nia DaCosta’s zombie horror drama 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) is a strong sequel to Danny Boyle’s ...
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January 27, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I wrote a film review for James Gray's underrated crime drama The Yards (2000) starring Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, & James Caan. boxd.it/cQPrrf
A ★★★★★ review of The Yards (2000)
Darkness is in the train yards and the souls of wicked men in James Gray’s fantastic crime drama. Mark Wahlberg and Joaquin Phoenix are fantastic in James Gray’s dark and gritty crime drama The Yards ...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:31 AM
I wrote a film review for Wim Wenders' neo-Western drama Paris, Texas (1984) starring Harry Dean Stanton, Dean Stockwell, Aurore Clement, & Nastassja Kinski. boxd.it/cPId2R
A ★★★★★ review of Paris, Texas (1984)
This is such a strange and enchanting film. German director Wim Wenders, of Wings of Desire fame, crafts an enthralling neo-Western drama with Paris, Texas (1984). I was enthralled by how Wenders’ pat...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:43 AM
I wrote a movie review for Greg Mottola's comedy Superbad (2007) starring Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, Seth Rogen, Martha MacIsaac, Emma Stone, Aviva Baumann, & Dave Franco. boxd.it/cJtJJf
A ★★★★★ review of Superbad (2007)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse totally steals Superbad as the infamous McLovin! Director Greg Mottola’s coming of age teen sex comedy Superbad (2007) remains a hilarious blast. It’s raunchy, insane, unexpec...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:03 AM
I wrote a movie review for Lasse Hallstrom's drama film An Unfinished Life (2005) starring Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Lopez, & Josh Lucas. boxd.it/cH3wfr
A ★★★★★ review of An Unfinished Life (2005)
Robert Redford and Jennifer Lopez are excellent in this underrated drama. Director Lasse Hallström’s drama An Unfinished Life (2005) is very sweet and moving. It’s very quiet, pretty, and thoughtful. ...
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January 18, 2026 at 2:30 AM
I wrote a movie review for Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's stoner comedy This Is the End (2013). boxd.it/cFVJQF
A ★★★★★ review of This Is the End (2013)
An idiotic Apocalypse with Hollywood’s favorite stoners. Directors Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s stoner comedy This Is the End (2013) is a total blast. I revisited this silly stoner classic and found...
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January 17, 2026 at 3:15 AM