Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Since the new RESIDENT EVIL movie is out, I did a write-up on how, even as it caused ire before its release for not being super-accurate, the perfect film adaptation is, and should remain, pure myth. Take a look!matthewstclair.substack.com‘Resident Evil’ and the Myth of the Perfect AdaptationAn analysis on how the perfect film adaptation doesn’t exist and also, a plea to embrace imperfection. 010
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Besides the fact it's not even a horror-comedy despite having small funny moments, OBSESSION going the Musical/Comedy route at the Globes I think deprives Inde Navarrette of an easier win for Actress-Drama. Because Actress-M/C is already competitive with Julianne Moore and Olivia Wilde. 130
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 30/09/2026My latest Fantastic Fest review of the Kazakh horror film ÜREI is now live. Take a look!!matthewstclair.substack.comFantastic Fest 2026: “Ürei” ReviewAn unsettling thriller guided by a virtuoso central performance by Tynyshgul Sultanberdieva where the effects of loss and isolation are as scary as acts of horror. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Hot take: Even though PRIMETIME features a sometimes shirtless Robert Pattinson, Eric Rahill is the most attractive actor in the film. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Over 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!matthewstclair.substack.comOn Celebrity Activism and the Nature of VoiceAn analysis on the role of celebrity activism and the very nature of speaking out in our current political climate. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 26/09/2026To 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. 100
Reposted by Matthew St.ClairTherefore Horror 📀🎃🍿 @thereforereview.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Lon 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. 💪🏻🖤💿🎬 193
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 26/09/2026For 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!matthewstclair.substack.comFantastic Fest 2026: “No Rest for the Wicked” and “Jim Queen” ReviewsCapsule reviews of two foreign queer-themed genre titles that premiered at this year’s Fantastic Fest. 110
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 25/09/2026FYC: Merritt Wever for Best Supporting Actress, PRIMETIME 021
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 25/09/2026My own Top 10 shows of the 21st century* (subject to change) 000
Reposted by Matthew St.ClairJason Bailey @jasondashbailey.com · 25/09/2026Happy first day of #NYFF64! I saw some good movies pre-fest and wrote about them: crookedmarquee.com/crooked-marq...crookedmarquee.comCrooked Marquee's New York Film Festival 2026 Preview — Crooked MarqueeThe 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.” 031
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 22/09/2026My latest #FantasticFest review is of the slasher film PLATYPUS by Joshua Gratton. Take a look!matthewstclair.substack.comFantastic Fest 2026: “Platypus” ReviewAn old-school slasher pic that is invitingly chaotic. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 20/09/2026My 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!matthewstclair.substack.comFantastic Fest 2026: “Sick” ReviewAn uneasy “growing old is scary” thriller with skilled direction that outweighs a mixed script. 111
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Over 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!matthewstclair.substack.com99th 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. 130
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Yeah. That's one Achilles heel, for sure. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Since 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!!matthewstclair.substack.comTop 5 Most Anticipated Titles for Fantastic Fest 2026A brief run through of some my most anticipated titles premiering at this year’s Fantastic Fest. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 13/09/2026#NowWatching JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS (2001) #nfotd 010
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 12/09/2026So, 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) 030
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 12/09/2026My remote review of Anuparna Roy's LOVERS IN THE BLUE NIGHT, which premiered at Venice, is now live on Substack. Take a look!matthewstclair.substack.comVenice Film Festival 2026: “Lovers in the Blue Night” ReviewAn entrancing, well-crafted demonstration of desire in both its danger and liberation. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Well, he's still acting. But also been focusing on music and apparently, now his own web series. 111
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Hey, Michael Cimino, Brandon Perea. I have an imaginary car that's broken. Can you fine men fix it? 110
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The scene from ZOLA where Riley Keough says "Heyy biiiiitttcccchhhh" remains rent-free in my head. What a performance, too. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Still 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. 100
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Wishing 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!!! 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 09/09/2026My remote review of the experimental queer drama SALÓN DE BELLEZA which premiered at Venice. Take a look!!matthewstclair.substack.comVenice Film Festival 2026: “Salón De Belleza” ReviewAn experimental narrative with lush style yet undercooked character development. 011
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Over 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!!matthewstclair.substack.comReview 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. 011
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Though, without having seen THE DEBUT, a part of me wants to see Jesse Eisenberg win the Oscar just to see the Sw***ies lose their damn mind. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I 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. 100
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 06/09/2026I agree. As much as I wanted Marion Cotillard to win for TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT, I can't begrudge Moore's victory. 010
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 06/09/2026With 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? 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Yay 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 120
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Over 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!!matthewstclair.substack.comHollyShorts Festival 2026: Wrap-UpFinal wrap-up of every other short film screened at the 22nd Annual HollyShorts Film Festival. 000
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Happy 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 010
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 04/09/2026PSA: 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. 000
Reposted by Matthew St.ClairFactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Mayor 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. 15763190
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 02/09/2026So sorry, Shane. If there's any way I can help, let me know. 010
Matthew St.Clair @mattstclair92.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I knew not to hold my breath on him speaking out against the merger. But I'm still disappointed. 020