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Matthew Monagle

Matthew Monagle is an Austin-based film and culture critic. His work has appeared in a true hodgepodge of regional and national film publications. He is also the editor and co-founder of Certified Forgotten, an independent horror publication. Follow him on Twitter at @labsplice. (He/Him)
Princess Bride

‘The Princess Bride’ Can Bring Us Together

By Matthew Monagle 

When it comes to bringing people together during the holidays, ‘The Princess Bride’ embodies the spirit of Christmas.
Davinci's Demons

David S. Goyer, Hollywood’s Placeholder Director

By Matthew Monagle 

With ‘Masters of the Universe,’ Goyer continues his streak of being named to projects that may not see the light of day.
Armie Hammer Free Fire

BuzzFeed Just Turned Armie Hammer Into a Household Name

By Matthew Monagle 

Armie Hammer’s star has never burned brighter than when one BuzzFeed writer suggested it burned out completely.
Blood Rage Thanksgiving Horror

‘Blood Rage’ is the Only Thanksgiving Movie You’ll Ever Need

By Matthew Monagle 

When it comes to movies about holiday family depression and anxiety, no other can hold a candle to John Grissmer’s low-budget ’80s slasher.
Movie Theater Crowd

How Does Film Criticism Climb Out From Underneath the Hollywood Scandals?

By Matthew Monagle 

With Hollywood scandals making headlines in waves, how do we overcome our collective paralysis?
Justice League of America

Looking Back at The Misguided ‘Justice League of America’ Pilot From 1997

By Matthew Monagle 

To know where ‘Justice League’ is headed, it’s often helpful to remember just how low ‘Justice League’ has been.
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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Brings Much-Needed Zaniness (and Closure) to the MCU

By Matthew Monagle 

Just when you thought the MCU was out of surprises, director Taika Waititi and company deliver one of the best superhero movies of the decade
Horror Movie Virtual Simulations

Revisit Your Favorite Recent Horror Films in These 11 Virtual Simulations

By Matthew Monagle 

Just in time for Halloween: Here are 11 free virtual simulations Hollywood has used to help sell its high-profile horror films.
Geostorm

‘Geostorm’ Has a Surprisingly Clear Path to Cult Classic Status

By Matthew Monagle 

While audiences may be cool on ‘Geostorm,’ the film seems to have an all-too-obvious path to long-term relevance.