Articles by Matthew Simpson
'Shrinking' Rises to Its Tall Order in Season 2
Created by Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel
PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2024
A great television season is hard to pull off, but following it up with another comes with added pressure to stick with the core ideals that...
VIFF 2024: 'Bonjour Tristesse' Says Hello to a New Canadian Talent
Directed by Durga Chew-Bose
PUBLISHED Oct 8, 2024
There's something about a lazy holiday. Lounging around on long afternoons and warm nights make for easy days. It's easy to get lost in the...
VIFF 2024: '40 Acres' Is a Tried-and-True Post-Apocalypse Story
Directed by R.T. Thorne
PUBLISHED Oct 8, 2024
It is interesting to chart our vision of what the post-apocalypse might be. The shortage is never the same, but the outcome always is...
'Agatha All Along' Needs More Script Editors
Created by Jac Shaeffer
PUBLISHED Sep 19, 2024
One of the great struggles in modern filmmaking is what to do with great supporting characters. Sometimes, it's easy; a new series can be...
'Transformers One' Is Actually Good?!
Directed by Josh Cooley
PUBLISHED Sep 12, 2024
It's forgivable to be a little cynical about Transformers in the year 2024. The franchise is seven films deep — eight if we include 1986's...
'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Makes Nazi-Bashing Seem Extra Fun
Directed by Guy Ritchie
PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2024
Since so many countries were involved in World War II, people around the globe have stories of heroes committing acts of selfless gallantry...
The Brilliantly Performed 'Fancy Dance' Has a Few Too Many Steps
Directed by Erica Tremblay
PUBLISHED Jun 21, 2024
Every year film festivals release a certain type of film — usually a drama starring an actor riding a wave of positive buzz (or established...
'Star Wars: The Acolyte' Finds a New Galaxy Within the 'Star Wars' Universe
Created by Leslye Headland
PUBLISHED Jun 4, 2024
Star Wars has had problems for a while now. The various Disney+ series have been a mixed bag, but one thing they all have in common is that...
