# Matt at the Movies Educator turned cinephile breaking down new film releases and Hollywood news! Page: Feed: --- ## [Midyear Top 10 of '26](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/midyear-top-10-of-26) _2026-07-11 · Matt at the Movies_ 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 Music: Pop Punk's Not Dead](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/matt-at-the-music-pop-punks-not-dead-7cb) _2026-06-23 · Matt at the Movies_ 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](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/matt-at-the-music-pop-punks-not-dead) _2026-06-17 · Matt at the Movies_ 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](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/how-to-build-a-sequel-ft-the-devil) _2026-05-04 · Matt at the Movies_ 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](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/spring-slate-26-preview) _2026-04-17 · Matt at the Movies_ We take a look at five films ready to hit the big screen and our excitement level for each. ## [The "A24" of it all...](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/the-a24-of-it-all) _2026-04-08 · Matt at the Movies_ 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](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/palestine-36) _2026-04-01 · Matt at the Movies_ 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](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/the-oscars-exchange-part-two) _2026-03-13 · Matt at the Movies_ 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](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/the-oscars-exchange-part-1) _2026-03-11 · Matt at the Movies_ 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. ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FlpH1qLfPLcB) _2026-03-11 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Going under the hood at the Oscars](https://mattcramer.substack.com/p/going-under-the-hood-at-the-oscars) _2026-03-05 · Matt at the Movies_ We are breaking down our ten "below the line" Oscar categories!