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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)
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A Recent History of Hollywood’s ‘We Made it for Fans’ Defense

By Matthew Monagle 

It’s become pretty popular in Hollywood to suggest that a failing movie was never meant to succeed with critics. Here are 5 recent examples.
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‘The Mummy’ Review: Not Even Tom Cruise Can Save Universal’s ‘Dark Universe’

By Matthew Monagle 

Despite some great work by Sofia Boutella and Tom Cruise, there’s very little life in this particular ‘Mummy.’
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Trey Edward Shults on ‘It Comes At Night’ and Working With ‘Papa Joel’ Edgerton

By Matthew Monagle 
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On Film Criticism, Bias, and the Joy of Differing Opinions

By Matthew Monagle 

Film criticism isn’t biased; it’s just populated by a ton of people who don’t really agree. That’s a good thing.
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Neill Blomkamp Is Onto Something With His Big Budget Short Films

By Matthew Monagle 

Neill Blomkamp’s Oats Studio looks like an interesting foray into the world of high-end short film production.
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Your Response to The Drafthouse’s ‘Wonder Woman’ Screenings Is Gross, Bros

By Matthew Monagle 

Alamo reserves 2 of its 33 June 6th Austin ‘Wonder Woman’ screenings for women. Men, predictably, lose their minds.
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The ‘Resident Evil’ Franchise Is Already Back From the Dead

By Matthew Monagle 

Less than two months after the ‘Final Chapter’ hit theaters, producers have already announced plans for a six-film reboot.
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Revisiting the Disastrous 1974 Wonder Woman Movie

By Matthew Monagle 

With critics raving about the upcoming Wonder Woman movie, now’s the perfect time to revisit the first (and worst) movie adaptation.
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Jude Law’s ‘King Arthur’ Villain Is the Perfect Summer Baddie

By Matthew Monagle 

Who needs evil when you have chaotic neutral?