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Traversing the Hopeless Abyss of Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon

Owen Ward

Jan 24

Traversing the Hopeless Abyss of Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon

I remember feeling a bit shell-shocked after watching 'The Irishman' for the first time. I felt drained, and not just by the film’s...

John Carpenter’s Halloween at 45: The Night Horror Came Home

Owen Ward

Oct 31, 2023

John Carpenter’s Halloween at 45: The Night Horror Came Home

Owen writes to commemorate the 45th anniversary of John Carpenter's seasonal horror classic.

Abel Gance’s 'Napoléon': A Manifesto for the Artist

Mateo Javier Acosta

Aug 31, 2023

Abel Gance’s 'Napoléon': A Manifesto for the Artist

Mateo fondly reflects on Abel Gance's groundbreaking 1927 silent film as he departs from UFS.

'Mission: Impossible' Remains the Gold Standard in Action with 'Dead Reckoning Part One'

Owen Ward

Jul 23, 2023

'Mission: Impossible' Remains the Gold Standard in Action with 'Dead Reckoning Part One'

Owen Ward delivers the goods on McQuarrie and Cruise's latest collaboration.

'Dial of Destiny' Is an Underwhelming but Passable Send-Off to 'Indiana Jones'

Owen Ward

Jul 1, 2023

'Dial of Destiny' Is an Underwhelming but Passable Send-Off to 'Indiana Jones'

Owen embarks on Indy’s final journey: closure for the iconic character, but at what cost?

Should We Praise Actors' Physical Transformations?

Elijah Noonan

Aug 18, 2022

Should We Praise Actors' Physical Transformations?

Elijah breaks down physical transformations and how the concerning trades they play into.

The Phenomenon of the 'Rebuild of Evangelion'

Jocelyn

Jun 30, 2022

The Phenomenon of the 'Rebuild of Evangelion'

Jocelyn asks the age old question, "Hey, what's up with those 'Evangelion' remakes?"

Paintings in Motion: A Dive Into the Filmic Philosophy of Peter Greenaway

Alex Franco

Jun 12, 2022

Paintings in Motion: A Dive Into the Filmic Philosophy of Peter Greenaway

The seventh art, Greenaway insists, is indebted not to theater or writing, but to painting.

A Layman's Guide to Getting Blasted On Grain Alcohol and Watching 'Big Money Hustlas'

Craig Cardillo

Apr 24, 2022

A Layman's Guide to Getting Blasted On Grain Alcohol and Watching 'Big Money Hustlas'

Craig's diatribe on the magic of Juggalove through the lens of Grain Alcohol.

Nora Lane

Apr 14, 2022

Wasting My Time With 'Morbius'

Nora reluctantly reviews the latest failure at launching a franchise from Sony Entertainment.

Vance Osteen

Mar 22, 2022

'X' Review

Vance praises Ti West's Trojan Horse of bodily destruction. Come for A24, leave with blood, guts, and gore!

Utopia and the Butterfly: Rupture in 'The Silence of the Lambs'

Cole McMullen

Mar 1, 2022

Utopia and the Butterfly: Rupture in 'The Silence of the Lambs'

In Demme's Oscar-winning masterpiece, he asks the question: what happens after the end of history?

Mein Klaus: A Deep Dive Into Fascism in 'The Santa Clause 2'

Dylan Smith

Feb 3, 2022

Mein Klaus: A Deep Dive Into Fascism in 'The Santa Clause 2'

If you get divorced, all you have to do show up your ex is become a magic dictator that oppresses a race of fairy children.

Sebastian Griffin

Jan 25, 2022

'Raw' and Genetic Predisposition

Sebastian explicates the connections between his own experiences and the themes of addiction in Ducournau's first feature.

Staff

Jan 20, 2022

Match Cut's Top 20 Movies of 2021

Decided via democratic process, Match Cut is proud to unveil its first ever best of the year list!

The Overwhelming Charm of Maximalist Filmmaking

Tommy Rosilio

Jan 7, 2022

The Overwhelming Charm of Maximalist Filmmaking

Brace your brain and open your eyes, there are movies to explore.

Dylan Smith

Dec 8, 2021

My Dinner With Sandler, Part Two

Follows Adam Sandler’s life as an actor and producer after 'Grown Ups 2,' including 'Uncut Gems' and the movie "that is so bad on purpose."

Motern, Meaning Excessive Creativity: An Interview With Matt Farley

Chance Freytag

Nov 30, 2021

Motern, Meaning Excessive Creativity: An Interview With Matt Farley

On the eve of Metal Detector Maniac's release, we spoke to one of its creators, the one-of-a-kind songwriting legend Matt Farley.

Dylan Smith

Nov 25, 2021

My Dinner With Sandler, Part One

'Grown Ups 2' is the zenith for alternative narrative films in which dudes vibe, while being Adam Sandler’s very own Bitter Sweet Symphony.

Mateo Javier Acosta

Nov 21, 2021

Form, Faith, and Sincerity in 'Ordet'

An ode to one of the greatest films by one of the greatest filmmakers, Mateo praises Dreyer's marriage of earnest faith and sublime form.