Author: Matt Shiverdecker

Pop culture obsessed queer in ATX. Freelance film & music writer. Member of GALECA and the Austin Film Critics Association. Former Music Director/On-Air Host at WOXY.com.
Mia Hansen-Løve Returns With Understated ‘One Fine Morning’ (Review)
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Mia Hansen-Løve Returns With Understated ‘One Fine Morning’ (Review)

With an incredible run of films going back to her 2007 debut 'All is Forgiven,' Mia Hansen-Løve has become one of my favorite filmmakers. She's been met with acclaim and accolades from the start, with that first film earning nominations at the Cannes Film Festival and the César awards. As the years have rolled on, she has continued to consistently tell intensely personal stories with warmth. We covered her last film, 2021's 'Bergman Island,' here and it recently was released through the Criterion Collection. For her eighth feature film, she cast Léa Seydoux ('Blue is the Warmest Color') as Sandra. She is a young single mother who works as a translator. Her father Georg (Pascal Greggory) was a brilliant man who taught philosophy, but a neurodegenerative disease has wrecked havoc...
What to Watch: April 2023 Streaming Preview
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What to Watch: April 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in April we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your April streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman star in 'A Good Person' (MGM) Newly Available on VOD this April Inside (PVOD, available now) 65 (PVOD, available now) The Quiet Girl (available now) Shazam! Fury of the Gods (PVOD, available now) Emily (PVOD, April 11) A Good Person (PVOD, April 11) One Fine Morning (April 11) Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (PVOD, April 18) A Thousand and One (PVOD, April 18) Enys Men (April 18) Rodeo (April 18) Return To Seoul (April 25) Scream VI (PVOD, April 25) https://youtu.be/SH5c4FZd6qs *PVOD titles are fres...
‘Tetris’ Delivers a Surprisingly Fun Origin Story (Review)
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‘Tetris’ Delivers a Surprisingly Fun Origin Story (Review)

With 'Tetris,' Scottish director Jon S. Baird ('Filth') takes on the origin story of one of the most addictive video games ever created. Is it the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Of course not. But it is a surprisingly fun film with a standout performance from Taron Egerton who plays Henk Rogers, the man who helped spread a small Russian-created game around the world. The movie begins with a flat-footed batch of exposition to lay out the story, but it finds its way as we go along. The game Henk designed and is exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show is a dud, but after playing Tetris at another CES booth, he sees his ticket to success. His plan slowly begins to take hold from there. All he has to do is buy the global distribution rights from the game's creator, Alexey...
As ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Hits Theaters, Catch Up On The Series
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As ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Hits Theaters, Catch Up On The Series

If there is one thing that 'John Wick: Chapter 4' proves, it's that you can't keep a good assassin down. As Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski head back to the theaters this weekend, you may be looking to catch up on the series. Or, if you're like me, you are trying to figure out how to watch most of the films for the first time so you can go enjoy the new movie on the big screen. Confession: I saw the first film back in 2015 when it hit home video. I enjoyed it, but for whatever reason never bothered to watch the rest of the movies. Until, that is, this week! I figured it was time for a crash course and it is honestly pretty fun to get watch these in quick succession. How to Watch the John Wick series In advance of the new film hitting theaters, Peacock ponied up ...
HBO Max Premieres Oscar-nominated ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’ (Review)
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HBO Max Premieres Oscar-nominated ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’ (Review)

The latest and greatest from filmmaker Laura Poitras ('Citizenfour') is a captivating look at the life and career of artist Nan Goldin. In 'All The Beauty And The Bloodshed,' Poitras takes us far beyond the artistic achievements of a remarkable woman. The film was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, only the second time in the fest's history that a documentary won the honor. Sadly, it lost out to the timely 'Navalny' at the Oscars this year in the Best Documentary Feature category, It should find a much bigger audience on HBO Max than it did during a brief theatrical release last fall. Nan Goldin in 'All The Beauty And The Bloodshed' (NEON/HBO Documentary Films) The Verdict 'All The Beauty And The Bloodshed' was in my Top 10 for 2022, so you can safely presum...
How to Watch the Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards
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How to Watch the Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards

The 95th Academy Awards are being held this Sunday, March 12 and will be broadcast on ABC starting at 8pm eastern. After what has felt like a truly endless awards season, we're finally going to put last year in cinema to rest. But are you still scrambling to catch up on the nominated films? Thankfully almost every nominee is already streaming for home viewing. We've got a handy guide to show you where to watch the films in several key categories! The 95th Academy Awards are happening this Sunday night! Best Picture All Quiet on the Western Front - Available now on Netflix Avatar: The Way of Water - Still playing in theaters, hitting digital retailers on March 28 The Banshees of Inisherin - Available now on HBO Max Elvis - Available now on HBO Max Everywhere Everyt...
What to Watch: March 2023 Streaming Preview
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What to Watch: March 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in March we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your March streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Keri Russell is no match for "Cocaine Bear" (Universal Pictures) Newly Available on VOD this March Close (PVOD, available now, our review) Consecration (available now) Living (PVOD, available now) Palm Trees and Power Lines (available now) 80 For Brady (PVOD, March 7) Marlowe (PVOD, March 7) Missing (PVOD, March 7) Of An Age (PVOD, March 7) Cocaine Bear (PVOD, March 14) Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers In Blues (March 21) Kubrick by Kubrick (March 21) The Son (PVOD, March 28) Smoking Causes Coughing (March 31) https://youtu.be/...