Matthew MonagleSocial Links NavigationMatthew 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. Grid List Latest articles by Matthew Monagle How Taylor Sheridan keeps the western alive By Matthew Monagle last updated 3 March 22 Filmmaker Taylor Sheridan follows in the tradition of great western filmmakers with his modern explorations of violence and community. How Cinemax’s ‘Warrior’ uses fiction to reinforce fact By Matthew Monagle last updated 14 April 21 Cinemax's 'Warrior' uses historical fiction to recenter American mythology on Chinese immigrants. SXSW 2021 Review: With 'The Drover's Wife,' Leah Purcell brings an Australian classic to life By Matthew Monagle published 22 March 21 Homesteader Molly Johnson looks to protect her family from the violence of the Australian frontier (and the men who inhabit it). SXSW 2021 Review: 'Gaia' is the 'Blue Lagoon' of 'Annihilation's By Matthew Monagle published 18 March 21 When forest ranger Gabi loses her way in the jungle of South Africa, the men who save her warn her that humanity's end might be at hand. SXSW 2021 Review: 'The End of Us' is here to remind us of COVID, which we never forgot By Matthew Monagle published 17 March 21 Newly separated couple Nick and Leah are forced to live together when COVID-19 shuts down Los Angeles. SXSW 2021 Review: 'Ninjababy' is a most complicated meet cute By Matthew Monagle published 16 March 21 When struggling artist Rakel discovers she’s six months pregnant, her entire life gets thrown into disarray. 'Silk Road' Review: Libertarian kingpins are the worst By Matthew Monagle last updated 18 February 21 Jason Clarke shines in 'Silk Road,' a movie that doesn't seem to know it's about Jason Clarke's character. In celebration of the non-action action star By Matthew Monagle published 11 December 20 With 'Nobody,' Bob Odenkirk promises to show action fans what a true everyman looks like on the screen. How the 'Alien' RPG Reignited My Love of the Franchise By Matthew Monagle published 7 October 20 The 'Alien' RPG is a welcome reminder that the 'Alien' universe is still one of the best science fiction sandboxes. 'Raised by Wolves' Finale Review: They Shall Take Up Serpents By Matthew Monagle published 1 October 20 Unsurprisingly, 'Raised by Wolves' saves some of its biggest ideas for the final episode of the first season. ‘Raised by Wolves’ 1.08-1.09 Review: Long live the new flesh! By Matthew Monagle published 24 September 20 In its penultimate episodes, 'Raised by Wolves' adds an unexpected - but not unwelcome - dash of android body horror. ‘Raised by Wolves’ 1.06-1.07 Review: Beware the ghost in the machine By Matthew Monagle published 17 September 20 Can you hear the whispers of the 'Raised by Wolves' dead? 'Raised By Wolves' 1.01-1.03 Review: Humanity's end is our reward By Matthew Monagle last updated 16 September 20 We review the three episodes of HBOMax's 'Raised By Wolves,' the new series from Ridley Scott and showrunner Aaron Guzikowski. 'Raised by Wolves' 1.04-1.05 Review: Mother, who's your daddy? By Matthew Monagle last updated 16 September 20 After an opening salvo of episodes meant to establish life on Kepler-22b and ask big questions about humanity’s future, the next two episodes of Raised by Wolves are back to the business of plot. How 'Mortal Kombat' Made Paul W.S. Anderson Hollywood's King of Excess By Matthew Monagle last updated 21 August 20 Director Paul W.S. Anderson is known for blockbuster excess. On its 25th anniversary, we look back at 'Mortal Kombat,' his breakout film. How ‘Top Chef’ reruns became my COVID self-care By Matthew Monagle published 13 August 20 After four-plus seasons, I’ve come to realize something: 'Top Chef' is the closest I’ve come to self-care during quarantine. Get the What to Watch Newsletter Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1TV Tonight: Our highlights for Monday, March 272Great Expectations cast: who's who in the Steven Knight adaptation3How to watch Great Expectations online from anywhere 4Great Expectations with Olivia Colman — release date, cast, who's who, plot, trailer, interviews, locations and all about the new Dickens adaptation5Great Expectations star Fionn Whitehead on what makes this adaptation special
How Taylor Sheridan keeps the western alive By Matthew Monagle last updated 3 March 22 Filmmaker Taylor Sheridan follows in the tradition of great western filmmakers with his modern explorations of violence and community.
How Cinemax’s ‘Warrior’ uses fiction to reinforce fact By Matthew Monagle last updated 14 April 21 Cinemax's 'Warrior' uses historical fiction to recenter American mythology on Chinese immigrants.
SXSW 2021 Review: With 'The Drover's Wife,' Leah Purcell brings an Australian classic to life By Matthew Monagle published 22 March 21 Homesteader Molly Johnson looks to protect her family from the violence of the Australian frontier (and the men who inhabit it).
SXSW 2021 Review: 'Gaia' is the 'Blue Lagoon' of 'Annihilation's By Matthew Monagle published 18 March 21 When forest ranger Gabi loses her way in the jungle of South Africa, the men who save her warn her that humanity's end might be at hand.
SXSW 2021 Review: 'The End of Us' is here to remind us of COVID, which we never forgot By Matthew Monagle published 17 March 21 Newly separated couple Nick and Leah are forced to live together when COVID-19 shuts down Los Angeles.
SXSW 2021 Review: 'Ninjababy' is a most complicated meet cute By Matthew Monagle published 16 March 21 When struggling artist Rakel discovers she’s six months pregnant, her entire life gets thrown into disarray.
'Silk Road' Review: Libertarian kingpins are the worst By Matthew Monagle last updated 18 February 21 Jason Clarke shines in 'Silk Road,' a movie that doesn't seem to know it's about Jason Clarke's character.
In celebration of the non-action action star By Matthew Monagle published 11 December 20 With 'Nobody,' Bob Odenkirk promises to show action fans what a true everyman looks like on the screen.
How the 'Alien' RPG Reignited My Love of the Franchise By Matthew Monagle published 7 October 20 The 'Alien' RPG is a welcome reminder that the 'Alien' universe is still one of the best science fiction sandboxes.
'Raised by Wolves' Finale Review: They Shall Take Up Serpents By Matthew Monagle published 1 October 20 Unsurprisingly, 'Raised by Wolves' saves some of its biggest ideas for the final episode of the first season.
‘Raised by Wolves’ 1.08-1.09 Review: Long live the new flesh! By Matthew Monagle published 24 September 20 In its penultimate episodes, 'Raised by Wolves' adds an unexpected - but not unwelcome - dash of android body horror.
‘Raised by Wolves’ 1.06-1.07 Review: Beware the ghost in the machine By Matthew Monagle published 17 September 20 Can you hear the whispers of the 'Raised by Wolves' dead?
'Raised By Wolves' 1.01-1.03 Review: Humanity's end is our reward By Matthew Monagle last updated 16 September 20 We review the three episodes of HBOMax's 'Raised By Wolves,' the new series from Ridley Scott and showrunner Aaron Guzikowski.
'Raised by Wolves' 1.04-1.05 Review: Mother, who's your daddy? By Matthew Monagle last updated 16 September 20 After an opening salvo of episodes meant to establish life on Kepler-22b and ask big questions about humanity’s future, the next two episodes of Raised by Wolves are back to the business of plot.
How 'Mortal Kombat' Made Paul W.S. Anderson Hollywood's King of Excess By Matthew Monagle last updated 21 August 20 Director Paul W.S. Anderson is known for blockbuster excess. On its 25th anniversary, we look back at 'Mortal Kombat,' his breakout film.
How ‘Top Chef’ reruns became my COVID self-care By Matthew Monagle published 13 August 20 After four-plus seasons, I’ve come to realize something: 'Top Chef' is the closest I’ve come to self-care during quarantine.
