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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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Can Home Video Follow in the Footsteps of Vinyl and Print?

By Matthew Monagle 

DVDs and VHS cassettes might just be a great alternative when you don’t own the digital media you thought you owned.
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The Horror “Revolution” Has Missed Its Television Mark

By Matthew Monagle 

Even as shows like ‘The Terror’ and ‘Castle Rock’ garner strong reviews, horror television is still waiting for its breakout moment.
Leave No Trace

Ben Foster and the Gradual Evolution of a Character Actor

By Matthew Monagle 

Not many actors can claim movies as different as ‘Warcraft’ and ‘Leave No Trace’ on their resume.
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Hollywood’s Obsession with Cult Leaders Has Just Begun

By Matthew Monagle 

Like most Hollywood trends, the rise of cult fiction is undoubtedly anchored to societal anxieties.
Kin

The Directors of ‘Kin’ Talk Science-Fiction and Gun Violence

By Matthew Monagle 

Fantasy or not, there’s no shortage of loaded imagery in ‘Kin’
Netflix

Netflix’s Original Movies Need a Better Breed of Trailers

By Matthew Monagle 

Despite an impressive slate of upcoming films, Netflix still hasn’t found the answer to its mediocre marketing.
Searching

The Creators of ‘Searching’ on Why Their Movie Breaks Every Rule

By Matthew Monagle 

‘Searching’ director Aneesh Chaganty and cowriter Sev Ohanian explain the challenge of making an emotional thriller that takes place entirely on a computer screen.
Blaze

The Life of Blaze Foley Two Ways

By Matthew Monagle 

‘Blaze’ and ‘Blaze Foley: Duct Tape Messiah’ form a unique pairing of fiction and nonfiction portrayals of Austin’s forgotten sons.
Skate Kitchen

‘Skate Kitchen,’ Kick-Flips and the Art of Almost Playing Yourself

By Matthew Monagle 

We interview the filmmaker and stars of ‘Skate Kitchen,’ this summer’s best film about skateboard culture.