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Matthew St.Clair

@mattstclair92.bsky.social
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GALECA/OFTA Member and RT-approved film critic. Editor of Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini, writer found at AwardsWatch, Movie Marker, Roger Ebert, Polygon, Little White Lies, etc.. (He/They)

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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Swoon
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Hot take: Even though PRIMETIME features a sometimes shirtless Robert Pattinson, Eric Rahill is the most attractive actor in the film.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Over at Substack is an article I've been nervous about writing on but is something I've been meaning to write into words: The debate involving celebrity activism and the nature of voice in our current political climate. Take a look!
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On Celebrity Activism and the Nature of Voice
An analysis on the role of celebrity activism and the very nature of speaking out in our current political climate.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
To go to NYC tomorrow despite the storm or not go? Idk if it'll be as bad as projected but my gut is giving me mixed feelings.
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Therefore Horror 📀🎃🍿 @thereforereview.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Lon Chaney made a few movies that keep you on the edge of your seat~ The Unknown, Hunchback. To think we only have 30 odd of his films with over 100 lost. Preserve film. Buy Physical Media. Watch more Lon Chaney movies. 💪🏻🖤💿🎬
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
For my latest Fantastic Fest write-up, I reviewed my two favorite titles: NO REST FOR THE WICKED and JIM QUEEN, which also happen to be non-English language queer-themed films. Take a look!
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Fantastic Fest 2026: “No Rest for the Wicked” and “Jim Queen” Reviews
Capsule reviews of two foreign queer-themed genre titles that premiered at this year’s Fantastic Fest.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Hot damn, Brandon Sklenar
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
FYC: Merritt Wever for Best Supporting Actress, PRIMETIME
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
My own Top 10 shows of the 21st century* (subject to change)
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Jason Bailey @jasondashbailey.com · 25/09/2026
Happy first day of #NYFF64! I saw some good movies pre-fest and wrote about them: crookedmarquee.com/crooked-marq...
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Crooked Marquee's New York Film Festival 2026 Preview — Crooked Marquee
The 64th New York Film Festival kicks off tonight, and we’ve got some recommendations, including “Fjord,” “NAZA,” “Making Marie Antoinette,” “Tender Loving Care,” and the restored “The Devils.”
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Joe Lipsett @joelipsett.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What an asshole
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Ernesto Olivo 🇲🇽 @ernestolivo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
My latest #FantasticFest review is of the slasher film PLATYPUS by Joshua Gratton. Take a look!
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Fantastic Fest 2026: “Platypus” Review
An old-school slasher pic that is invitingly chaotic.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
My first #FantasticFest review is of Agata Trzebuchowska's feature directorial debut SICK, which I preferred when it acted as a "growing old is scary" thriller rather than when it more risque mode. Take a look!
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Fantastic Fest 2026: “Sick” Review
An uneasy “growing old is scary” thriller with skilled direction that outweighs a mixed script.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Over at Substack, I did an overview/reminder of Best Director being potentially another all-male five being deeper than just AMPAS plus the Natalie Portman meme that circulates every awards season. Take a look!
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99th Oscars: Best Director- Will We See *That* Meme Again?
An overview on Best Director potentially being another all-male five and reminder of how it’s deeper than just the Academy.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I love theater
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Sure, I'll watch MR. IRRELEVANT.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Since I'll be (virtually) covering Fantastic Fest this year, I did a write-up on some of my most anticipated festival titles. Take a look!!
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Top 5 Most Anticipated Titles for Fantastic Fest 2026
A brief run through of some my most anticipated titles premiering at this year’s Fantastic Fest.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#NowWatching JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS (2001) #nfotd
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
So, the films I managed to get #NYFF tickets for: Club Kid Misty Green A Long Winter Naza Nowhere to Lay My Eyes Nitrate Kisses (4K restoration)
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
My remote review of Anuparna Roy's LOVERS IN THE BLUE NIGHT, which premiered at Venice, is now live on Substack. Take a look!
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Venice Film Festival 2026: “Lovers in the Blue Night” Review
An entrancing, well-crafted demonstration of desire in both its danger and liberation.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Hey, Michael Cimino, Brandon Perea. I have an imaginary car that's broken. Can you fine men fix it?
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The scene from ZOLA where Riley Keough says "Heyy biiiiitttcccchhhh" remains rent-free in my head. What a performance, too.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Feral right now.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Still mixed on DIGGER even after that latest trailer. Either gonna be a bold masterpiece or an overwrought mess IMO Not just saying that because I hate that Tom Cruise has revealed himself as a pro-merger suit.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Wishing safe travels to fellow critics/mutuals attending #TIFF26 and hoping you have a great fest!! Sorry I won't be able to see you awesome people there, but hopefully, next year!!!
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
My remote review of the experimental queer drama SALÓN DE BELLEZA which premiered at Venice. Take a look!!
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Venice Film Festival 2026: “Salón De Belleza” Review
An experimental narrative with lush style yet undercooked character development.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Over at Cinematic Words.., I did a write-up on three titles I recently caught in theaters: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, COYOTE VS. ACME, and INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER. Take a look!!
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Review Round-Up: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Coyote vs. Acme” and “Insidious: Out of the Further”
Write-ups on three franchise entries recently seen in movie theaters.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I know we're not in such a reality, but ideally, the Oscar race for Best Original Song would be a match between Charli XCX and...Charli XCX. WUTHERING HEIGHTS' "Dying for You" vs. "Burial" from MOTHER MARY.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
With all the positive buzz that PRIMETIME is getting, including for Robert Pattinson, I wonder about Merritt Wever in Best Supporting Actress. We've seen actors who are Emmy magnets translate TV success into Oscar love (Bryan Cranston, Allsion Janney, Sterling K. Brown). Maybe Wever this year?
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Yay to all the Telluride raves of Julianne Moore in THE DEBUT.. But also, oooohhh dear. Already, I shutter to think what a certain actress fandom will feel about Moore being the likely Actress frontrunner lol
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Over at Substack, I did my final write-up for this year's HollyShorts on every other short I screened during the festival. Take a look!!
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HollyShorts Festival 2026: Wrap-Up
Final wrap-up of every other short film screened at the 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Song: XO Album: Renaissance
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Happy Birthday, Beyonce!!! In honor of her birthday, my current ranking of her solo albums: 1. Renaissance 2. Beyonce 3. Lemonade 4. Cowboy Carter 5. 4 6. I Am....Sasha Fierce 7. Dangerously in Love 8. B-Day
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
PSA: For those who are just getting on the Lola Petticrew hype train thanks to FURIOUS, check out their performance in the underrated gem DATING AMBER. Now streaming on Prime Video and Tubi.
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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Mayor Mamdani announces a ban on generative AI in schools through 8th grade: AI is not going to replace student-teacher interaction in NYC public schools. We have also heard the importance of protecting childhood—allowing students the opportunity to ask questions, to engage, to fail, to learn.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Figures that Tom Cruise will climb the top of the Burj Khalifa and do a fight scene on a biplane but won't pull off the super risky stunt of using his leverage to call out a merger that'll be very consequential for the industry he claims to care about deeply.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Spotify said, "I know what you are!!!!"
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9/24 Shawty @thesuburbanthug.blacksky.app · 30/08/2026
One country should not be the seat of all global power.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
For my latest HollyShorts round-up, I did write-ups on five other LGBTQ+ narratives I screened during the fest. Take a look and feel free to like and subscribe!!!
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HollyShorts Festival 2026 Round-Up: Here And Queer
Capsules on five more LGBTQ+ narratives screened during the 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Since the new RESIDENT EVIL reboot is coming out soon, I'm remember when I saw the first saw the teaser for RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE. Scarred me for a while.
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Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) - Teaser Trailer
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This has truly been the month from Hell...
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Our Man Tho 🇻🇮 🇵🇷 @hitdogsholler.com · 28/08/2026
Morning fam. An LGBTQ young man moved up here (DC) from Texas under the pretense that his uncle would house him and now his uncle is saying he has to be out end of the year. He has a stable job at one of my clients but needs affordable housing. Any resources you might have would be appreciated 🙏🏽
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Travis Thomas @travist991.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Jack Quaid legs wrapped round
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Over at Substack, I did a write-up on my pre-fall festival Oscar predictions for the top eight categories. Take a look and feel free to like and subscribe!
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99th Oscars: Pre-Fall Festival Predictions
Current predictions for the top eight Oscar categories before the beginning of fall festival season.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
ICYMI: My HollyShorts 2026 review of I AM THE PRIZE starring Russell Tovey, who won the festival's inaugural Best Performance prize for his mesmerizing work. Take a look!!
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HollyShorts Festival 2026: "I Am The Prize" Review
Russell Tovey is magnetic in this uneasy yet well-crafted character study.
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
While Nicholas Hoult isn't totally off the hook, I'm glad he stepped down from Harry Potter S2. But also, Kit Harrington. You surely already have money from GOT and..already playing Gilderoy Lockhart on the HP Audible series. You did not need this lol.
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kate bush’s husband @airbagged.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
RIP TO ONE OF THE GREATEST TO EVER DO IT
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Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
So, Brandon. I have an imaginary car that needs fixing.
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