Midyear Top 10 of '26
Today we dissect the biggest surprises and flops along with the year's best at the halfway point of promising box office year.
Matt at the Movies
Educator turned cinephile breaking down new film releases and Hollywood news!
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Matt at the Music: Pop Punk's Not Dead
In the second and final part of this series we determine who makes pop-punk's Mount Rushmore as well as the Top 10 albums that best represent the genre.
Matt at the Music: Pop-Punk's Not Dead
In part one of this two part series we examine what constitutes pop-punk music inspired by the recent New Found Glory and Yellowcard show at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre.
How to Build a Sequel ft. The Devil Wears Prada
We look at some Oscar changes, the best sequels of the decade, and why The Devil Wears Prada 2 was so successful.
Spring Slate '26 Preview
We take a look at five films ready to hit the big screen and our excitement level for each.
The "A24" of it all...
Today we'll examine if the ascension of A24 has effected their auteur driven stories with their newest release The Drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.
Palestine '36
Today we interview the writer/director of this Oscar shortlist Best International Feature film and review Oscar Night at the Independent Picture House.
The Oscars Exchange: Part Two
We conclude our Oscar preview, looking at the battle ground and wide-open races of the night's biggest awards as well as Best International Feature with guest contributor Dana "The Movie Muse" Gillis.
The Oscars Exchange: Part 1
In our annual conversation, we share our Best Picture Power rankings and break down Best Documentary feature with Dana Gillis and special guest Brad Ritter of the Independent Picture House.
Going under the hood at the Oscars
We are breaking down our ten "below the line" Oscar categories!