Matt ParentMy Ten Favorite MoviesWith Sight & Sound’s poll right around the corner, it felt only right to explore and celebrate my favorite works of cinema18 min read·Nov 25, 2022----
Matt ParentMovie Review: “Space Sweepers”Every scene in this Korean popcorn film feels recycled from previous sci-fi movies, but the collective result is fresh and fun enough to…·3 min read·Feb 17, 2021----
Matt ParentMovie Review: “Judas and the Black Messiah”In this biopic about the betrayal and assassination of Fred Hampton, LaKeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya deliver tour-de-force…·3 min read·Feb 14, 2021----
Matt ParentMovie Review: “Malcolm & Marie”Sam Levinson’s intellectual depiction of a troubled romance offers the allure of stylish, energetic cinema, but disappoints at nearly…·3 min read·Feb 7, 2021----
Matt ParentMy Favorite Movies of 2020There were many bright spots in the year when a global pandemic marred and reshaped the film world. These are my ten favorite.·11 min read·Jan 31, 2021----
Matt ParentReview: “One Night in Miami”The dialogue-driven account of four famous friends and their night together tackles pivotal issues of race from an entertaining and…·3 min read·Jan 17, 2021----
Matt ParentReview: “I’m Your Woman”The Rachel Broshanan thriller vehicle has impactful things to say about crime cinema, but its flawed execution leaves much to be desired.·3 min read·Dec 16, 2020----
Matt Parent2020 World Series: In Charlie Morton, The Rays Have An Ace Who Deserves Their TrustThe veteran pitcher has continued a career of postseason brilliance this fall. With their first-ever World Series on the line, Tampa Bay…·6 min read·Oct 22, 2020----
Matt ParentThe Many Tragedies of the Portland Trail BlazersNo NBA team is immune to roster mistakes, but the Trail Blazers’ 45-year run of misfortune needs to be acknowledged and analyzed.10 min read·Nov 8, 2018--1--1
Matt ParentDunkirk is Christopher Nolan At His Best and BleakestHollywood’s foremost creative mind give us his most harrowing work yet.4 min read·Aug 1, 2017----