Matthew JonesBeautiful Faces (2024), Celebrating Dr. Larry Sargent & His PatientsI’m not one to shy away from graphic content in films, but that most often applies when I know that everything is staged. Documentaries…2d ago2d ago
Matthew JonesAlleviate (2023), A Tragic & Poignant Short Film by Daniel Keeble — Philosophy in FilmGrief is universal. Every single one of us has suffered the loss of a loved one — or will suffer it in the future. Despite its…Apr 8Apr 8
Matthew JonesReflect (2023), A Mind-Bending Metaphysical Journey Into the UnknownAs a film critic, there’s nothing more satisfying than discovering a director with a truly distinctive and entertaining style. With so many…Jan 4Jan 4
Matthew JonesM. Butterfly (1993), A Timid Adaptation That Flattens the Real StoryI’m not sure how I came across the true love affair between French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Chinese opera singer Shi Pei Pu, but it…Dec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023
Matthew JonesNo One Will Save You (2023), A Dialogue-Free Sci-Fi Horror FilmWith the sheer volume of films coming out through streaming platforms, directors need a good hook to get anyone to notice them. In the case…Nov 6, 2023Nov 6, 2023
Matthew JonesSilent as the Grave (2023), A Unique Take On Murder Mysteries and Documentary FilmmakingSilent as the Grave (2023), a film by Brad Podowski and Dan Gremley, offers a completely fresh take on a genre that has largely been played…Oct 13, 2023Oct 13, 2023
Matthew JonesNobody Knows (2004), A Beautiful Adaptation of a Real-Life TragedyPresenting filial solidarity (or lack thereof) in the face of obstacles is a popular theme in dramas, though it feels like a go-to…Sep 25, 2023Sep 25, 2023
Matthew JonesJeanne du Barry (2023), A Boring and Pointless Historical FarcePromotion for Jeanne du Barry (2023) was confusing from the start, as all of the posters and teasers featured the bloated, stoic face of…Sep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
Matthew Jones1899: A Case Study on Netflix’s Globalization of Entertainment Content and Restructuring of…The emergence of streaming platforms like Netflix has revolutionized the global entertainment landscape, breaking down the barriers of the…Sep 7, 2023Sep 7, 2023
Matthew JonesReview: Voyagers (2021), It’s Lord of the Flies In Space — Philosophy in FilmI wish I could outdo the title of this review, but it really does summarize everything you need to know about Neil Burger’s Voyagers…Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
