‘One Battle After Another’ review: There will be bud
Watershed Voice’s Matt Erspamer says Paul Thomas Anderson's new film is both a propulsive stoner action comedy and a moving father/daughter tale.
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Matt Erspamer: Movies to Stream — Spring Break Forever
Watershed Voice's Matt Erspamer decides to Soak Up the Sun in a special Spring Break edition of his column.
Matt Erspamer: ‘Dune: Part 2’ review — Missing flavor, despite all that Spice
Watershed Voice's Matt Erspamer writes that "Dune: Part 2 is like a sandworm plowing across the desert; it’s a gargantuan, nearly 3-hour-long film that often feels like it’s in a hurry."
Matt Erspamer: Movies to Stream — The best of the Best
Watershed Voice's Matt Erspamer looks at some great past performances by this year's Oscar nominees available on a streaming service near you.
Matt Erspamer: Tainted Love — A skeptic’s streaming guide to Valentine’s Day
Watershed Voice columnist Matt Erspamer watches Gone Girl every Valentine’s Day. Why? “Because it’s a fun, pithy little tradition that also feels like throwing the middle finger at a holiday that I find empty, silly, and annoying.” Read Matt’s guide for more recommendations on what to watch when you’re expecting — Valentine’s Day to suck.
Matt Erspamer: ‘The Zone of Interest’ review — Carnage on the periphery
Watershed Voice columnist Matt Erspamer reviews filmmaker Jonathan Glazer's startling film "The Zone of Interest" about the man who ran Auschwitz.
Matt Erspamer: ‘Nyad’ review — Swimming across uncanny valley
Annette Bening and Jodie Foster star in what Watershed Voice columnist Matt Erspamer calls a "bafflingly inept biopic." In this week's "The Normal Newsletter," Matt tries to save you from a movie he barely made it through. So before you decide to watch "Nyad" anyway, maybe heed his advice?
Matt Erspamer: Movies to Stream — Personalities, disorder
Watershed’s Matt Erspamer previews an underrated 2023 drama, a Very Catatonic Christmas, & more in this week's suggestions of movies to stream.
Matt Erspamer: Wolf of Wall Street at 10
Watershed's Matt Erspamer argues Martin Scorsese's orgiastic epic Wolf of Wall Street has only gotten more powerful since 2013.
Matt Erspamer: Movies to Stream — Money Power Glory
Watershed Voice's resident movie critic Matt Erspamer provides films to stream this week including a thrilling Richard Gere double feature, Clint Eastwood stumbling on political intrigue, & more.
