Matthew St.Clair
@mattstclair92.bsky.social
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)
Still reeling from the news yesterday but my grandmother sadly passed away. Although I knew this day was coming and I'm sure she's in a better place, I'm still feeling numb and trying to mentally prepare myself for the service in a few days.
December 14, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Still reeling from the news yesterday but my grandmother sadly passed away. Although I knew this day was coming and I'm sure she's in a better place, I'm still feeling numb and trying to mentally prepare myself for the service in a few days.
Nouvelle Vague was a film I liked fine. A fine ode to French New Wave with fine performances.
But Aubry Dullin who plays Jean-Paul Belmondo. That's a fiiinnnnnnnnneeee man.
But Aubry Dullin who plays Jean-Paul Belmondo. That's a fiiinnnnnnnnneeee man.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Nouvelle Vague was a film I liked fine. A fine ode to French New Wave with fine performances.
But Aubry Dullin who plays Jean-Paul Belmondo. That's a fiiinnnnnnnnneeee man.
But Aubry Dullin who plays Jean-Paul Belmondo. That's a fiiinnnnnnnnneeee man.
December 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A very happy birthday to Nicholas Hoult!
December 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A very happy birthday to Nicholas Hoult!
New Substack post!! An analysis on the state of Best Director which could be a season-long PTA assembly where we see all sorts of 'NEON' colors. Take a look!!
98th Oscars: Best Director- Could This Category Be A Season-Long 'PTA' Assembly?
An updated look at the Best Director race for the 98th Academy Awards.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
New Substack post!! An analysis on the state of Best Director which could be a season-long PTA assembly where we see all sorts of 'NEON' colors. Take a look!!
I didn't think a pair of socks would emotionally wreck me. That is until I watched the newest HEATED RIVALRY episode.
December 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I didn't think a pair of socks would emotionally wreck me. That is until I watched the newest HEATED RIVALRY episode.
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There's a lot of talk about the steaminess of #HeatedRivalry, but there are more reasons to watch. Jacob Tierney's direction and the microexpression work of the actors is sublime — especially as mainstream American-produced streaming prioritizes "passive viewing."
www.slashfilm.com/2043077/cana...
www.slashfilm.com/2043077/cana...
Canada's Heated Rivalry Destroys The Worst Trend Of American Streaming TV - SlashFilm
The hit Canadian series Heated Rivalry is a breath of fresh air in a streaming landscape actively suffocating its audiences.
www.slashfilm.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
There's a lot of talk about the steaminess of #HeatedRivalry, but there are more reasons to watch. Jacob Tierney's direction and the microexpression work of the actors is sublime — especially as mainstream American-produced streaming prioritizes "passive viewing."
www.slashfilm.com/2043077/cana...
www.slashfilm.com/2043077/cana...
Since I found out about its existence, I've been thinking of taking a trip to a local store that sells physical media.
Given the recent grim industry news, I see myself taking a trip there sooner rather than later.
Given the recent grim industry news, I see myself taking a trip there sooner rather than later.
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Since I found out about its existence, I've been thinking of taking a trip to a local store that sells physical media.
Given the recent grim industry news, I see myself taking a trip there sooner rather than later.
Given the recent grim industry news, I see myself taking a trip there sooner rather than later.
Happy Birthday, Marisa Tomei!!
Her Oscar win for MY COUSIN VINNY remains an all-timer.
Her Oscar win for MY COUSIN VINNY remains an all-timer.
a woman is sitting in front of a microphone in a courtroom with her hands outstretched .
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December 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Happy Birthday, Marisa Tomei!!
Her Oscar win for MY COUSIN VINNY remains an all-timer.
Her Oscar win for MY COUSIN VINNY remains an all-timer.
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Humina humina I says
Brandon Sklenar Thirteen Times
Movies, nonsense, horror, nonsense, fellas, nonsense.
www.mynewplaidpants.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Humina humina I says
Besides HEATED RIVALRY being a quality show, I'm also loving how its creator Jacob Tierney has leapt to the defense of the show's two leads, saying "Stop getting parasocial and speculating about their personal lives."
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Besides HEATED RIVALRY being a quality show, I'm also loving how its creator Jacob Tierney has leapt to the defense of the show's two leads, saying "Stop getting parasocial and speculating about their personal lives."
Happy Birthday to Oscar Winner, Julianne Moore!!!
In honor of the occasion, her Top 5 Best Performances to Date:
1. Safe
2. Far From Heaven
3. Boogie Nights
4. Maps to the Stars
5. May December
HM: The Hours, A Single Man, The Kids Are All Right
In honor of the occasion, her Top 5 Best Performances to Date:
1. Safe
2. Far From Heaven
3. Boogie Nights
4. Maps to the Stars
5. May December
HM: The Hours, A Single Man, The Kids Are All Right
a woman with red hair is smiling and giving a thumbs up sign .
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media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Happy Birthday to Oscar Winner, Julianne Moore!!!
In honor of the occasion, her Top 5 Best Performances to Date:
1. Safe
2. Far From Heaven
3. Boogie Nights
4. Maps to the Stars
5. May December
HM: The Hours, A Single Man, The Kids Are All Right
In honor of the occasion, her Top 5 Best Performances to Date:
1. Safe
2. Far From Heaven
3. Boogie Nights
4. Maps to the Stars
5. May December
HM: The Hours, A Single Man, The Kids Are All Right
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Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House for using her song ‘Juno’ for a pro-ICE video:
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House for using her song ‘Juno’ for a pro-ICE video:
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
Oh! Cool!
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
December 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Oh! Cool!
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Between saving Monty Clift, caring for Rock Hudson, going to congress and shaming them for inaction, and calling up former MGM pals like Angela Lansbury and Debbie Reynolds to do benefits in the darkest days, this woman deserves a special sainthood amongst the community. A true ally, queen, and icon
remembering Elizabeth Taylor and this epic read on World AIDS Day
December 2, 2023 at 12:13 AM
Between saving Monty Clift, caring for Rock Hudson, going to congress and shaming them for inaction, and calling up former MGM pals like Angela Lansbury and Debbie Reynolds to do benefits in the darkest days, this woman deserves a special sainthood amongst the community. A true ally, queen, and icon
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Nice to see Guillermo using every award ceremony stop to say "Fuck AI!"
Guillermo del Toro Says ‘F— AI’ While Accepting ‘Frankenstein’ Gotham Award: Human Artistry ‘Shines on Every Single Frame of This Film’
Guillermo del Toro said 'f--- AI' after recieving the Vangaurd Tribute for 'Frankenstein' at the Gotham Awards.
variety.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Nice to see Guillermo using every award ceremony stop to say "Fuck AI!"
SIR
Alexander Skarsgard you're gonna kill somebody!
www.mynewplaidpants.com/2025/12/good...
www.mynewplaidpants.com/2025/12/good...
December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
SIR
I'm a non-smoker but I badly needed a cigarette after episode 1 of HEATED RIVALRY because, damn!!!! What a rush!
November 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I'm a non-smoker but I badly needed a cigarette after episode 1 of HEATED RIVALRY because, damn!!!! What a rush!
Happy Birthday to one of the best comedic actresses of her generation, Anna Faris!!!
a woman with blonde hair is sitting in a chair and saying forgiveness is more than saying sorry .
ALT: a woman with blonde hair is sitting in a chair and saying forgiveness is more than saying sorry .
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Happy Birthday to one of the best comedic actresses of her generation, Anna Faris!!!
THE MASTERMIND is Kelly Reichardt's own meditative spin on the heist genre that's also her most accessible film yet and led by a sublime leading performance from Josh O'Connor.
Could've given Alana Haim a bit more to do but overall I really dug this one.
Could've given Alana Haim a bit more to do but overall I really dug this one.
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
THE MASTERMIND is Kelly Reichardt's own meditative spin on the heist genre that's also her most accessible film yet and led by a sublime leading performance from Josh O'Connor.
Could've given Alana Haim a bit more to do but overall I really dug this one.
Could've given Alana Haim a bit more to do but overall I really dug this one.
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4 days! Any shares/donations would be greatly appreciated! 💛 gofund.me/596fde0bf
Donate to Support Bee and Cats From Eviction, organized by Bee Delores
ETA: I am facing eviction with cats in just over a week. Any donations and shares would… Bee Delores needs your support for Support Bee and Cats From Eviction
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November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
4 days! Any shares/donations would be greatly appreciated! 💛 gofund.me/596fde0bf
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Dan Stevens, the next Udo Kier? Place your bets now
Forgot about him! Veers between arthouse, schlock-horror and blockbusters, and clearly no quality control whatsoever. Very much here for The Weird Performances of Dan Stevens.
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Dan Stevens, the next Udo Kier? Place your bets now
Although it's only the Critics' Choice shortlists with no voting overlap, since its performance there, I've come back around to the idea of F1: THE MOVIE maybe being this year's FORD V FERRARI/TOP GUN: MAVERICK where it gets Oscar-nominated in BP, some techs, and maybe Original Song.
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Although it's only the Critics' Choice shortlists with no voting overlap, since its performance there, I've come back around to the idea of F1: THE MOVIE maybe being this year's FORD V FERRARI/TOP GUN: MAVERICK where it gets Oscar-nominated in BP, some techs, and maybe Original Song.