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Film critic Matt Olien reviews Ari Aster’s pandemic Western Eddington, plus thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2 streams and a new round of Oscar trivia.
Dog parks are great, right? But what if some misguided mayor wanted to turn the dog park into a blog park? That's the premise behind Fargo-filmed comedy AJ Goes to the Dog Park, which is screening nationwide.
Matt Olien reviews F1, a fast-paced documentary that captures the drama, speed, and behind-the-scenes intensity of Formula 1’s top drivers, teams, and rivalries.
Matt Olien reviews The Life of Chuck, a moving, backward-told story adapted from Stephen King that explores memory, mortality, and the beauty of ordinary life.
Matt Olien reviews Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, where Ethan Hunt battles a rogue AI. Then Matt asks: is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star of all time?
Film buff alert! Matt Olien counts down picks #20 through #11 from his all-time favorite films - expect bold choices, hidden gems, and maybe a hot take or two.
Matt loves The Ballad of Wallis Island, where a cartographer sent to update maps uncovers secrets, a tight-knit community, and truths that challenge his past. "It sticks the landing."
Matt reviews Disney’s 2025 "Snow White," where Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, aided by bandit Jonathan, battles the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot) to reclaim her kingdom.
Matt Olien reviews Captain America: Brave New World, where Sam Wilson uncovers a conspiracy involving President Ross and a powerful new metal in a high-stakes battle.
