Matthew St. Clair

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Sep 30, 2026 B+ In a performance that is a whirlwind of bone-shattering grief and terror, Tynyshgul Sultanberdieva breaks your heart even while her Amina becomes more unhinged. Go to Full Review Ürei (2026) 100% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Sep 27, 2026 A Jim Queen is a rauncher that features colorful animation while thriving even more on its emotional resonance. Go to Full Review Jim Queen (2026) 96% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Sep 27, 2026 A- The performers are the emotional anchor of a film that's as erotic as it is occasionally terrifying. Go to Full Review No Rest for the Wicked (2026) 97% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Sep 20, 2026 B When she’s thrust literally out of the shadow and into the light, Niemczyk gives the picture the desired chills it aims for with just an uneasy smile. Go to Full Review Sick (2026) 91% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Sep 13, 2026 C As it emphasizes on visual storytelling set to poetic narration, it ends up being mostly style over substance. Go to Full Review Salón de Belleza (2026) - - - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Sep 7, 2026 B While not a perfect horror chiller, Insidious: Out of the Further is a pleasant enough surprise that should please fans of the franchise. Go to Full Review Insidious: Out of the Further (2026) 58% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Sep 7, 2026 A- No matter how it was going to perform financially, it’s important that Coyote vs. Acme saw the light of day and, above all, is a fun, profound delight. Go to Full Review Coyote vs. Acme (2026) 96% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Sep 7, 2026 B If you love Spider-Man, and especially love Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Brand New Day is a worthy watch (or re-watch if you’ve seen it already the way others likely have) Go to Full Review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) 90% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Jun 29, 2026 C Both lead actors carry a film that offers an intriguing concept yet still feels like it’d work better as a short film or story than a feature film. Go to Full Review Rose of Nevada (2025) 92% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Jun 29, 2026 A John Early's feature directorial debut Maddie's Secret is a dynamic effort that's as humorous as it is heart-wrenching. Go to Full Review Maddie's Secret (2025) 85% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Jun 14, 2026 A- Well-performed with tense action and a majestic score from John Williams, Disclosure Day is proof that even as a directing master retreats to his roots, a different branch can grow. Go to Full Review Disclosure Day (2026) 79% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) May 31, 2026 A- An eerie yet darkly funny cautionary tale where its messaging is as frightening as its concept, Obsession is made all the more effective by its two leading performances. Go to Full Review Obsession (2025) 93% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) May 31, 2026 A With Is God Is, Aleshea Harris not only achieves the difficult transition of play-to-film, but makes viewers forget that this is her feature directorial debut. Go to Full Review Is God Is (2026) 97% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) May 31, 2026 B Andie Ju astounds as Coco who's fueled by ambition yet proves to be in over her head. Go to Full Review Forge (2025) 83% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) May 7, 2026 A A cautionary tale, masculinity dissertation, and chilling non-horror film rolled into one, Blue Film is easily one of the year's best feature debuts. Go to Full Review Blue Film (2025) 91% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Apr 30, 2026 C+ I love a good re-imagining of a familiar tale but I still hoped for better. Go to Full Review Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) 45% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Apr 30, 2026 A- Michaela Coel is darkly funny, despondent, and almost menacing even in her physical stillness as she takes charismatic command of each scene. Go to Full Review Mother Mary (2026) 69% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Apr 30, 2026 B While First Cow is fighting for that title, Omaha might be John Magaro's best performance yet. Go to Full Review Omaha (2025) 91% - -

Matthew St. Clair Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack) Apr 20, 2026 B+ A heart-rending vessel for understanding led by a lived-in leading performance from Robert Aramayo. Go to Full Review I Swear (2025) 96% - -

Matthew St. Clair Awards Watch Apr 20, 2026 A- Along with great central performances, The Serpent's Skin possesses vibrant cinematography by DP Aaron Schuppan. Go to Full Review The Serpent's Skin (2025) 93% - -