Matthew Jackson
Expertise
Slasher Movies, Stephen King Novels, Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Matthew has been writing about movies professionally since 2008 when he convinced a newspaper editor to publish his review of "Tropic Thunder."
- He joined the Austin Film Critics Association in 2021 based on his years of experience as a film reviewer and became a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic the same year.
- Matthew has covered festivals, including Fantastic Fest and SXSW, for major outlets, reviewing films and interviewing talent.
Experience
Matthew Jackson is a journalist and Tomatometer-approved critic from Austin, Texas, with a passion for genre stories across the media spectrum, from obscure superhero comics to low-budget horror films and everything in between. He's been writing about entertainment full-time since 2011, covering film, TV, books, and more for Looper, SYFY WIRE, Mental Floss, The AV Club, Paste Magazine, and many more outlets. He lives in Austin, Texas, and when he's not writing he's usually watching a horror movie.
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Stories By Matthew Jackson
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The Big Bang Theory brings Christmas cheer to the screen with several seasonal episodes. Here's how the Christmas episodes rank from worst to best.
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There are movie winners and losers every year, but what were the biggest winners of the 2024 box office? We take a look at the highest-grossing movies.
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2024's "Nosferatu" is a masterwork of modern horror, with breathtaking performances from Lily-Rose Depp and Bill Skarsgård.
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Thanks to its ambitious plot and great cast, "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" is a welcome addition to the "Star Wars" galaxy.
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Apple TV+'s "Shrinking" Season 2 is deeper and darker this time around, while never losing its humor.
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"Caddo Lake" is a Max mystery movie set in bayou country. Dylan O'Brien and Eliza Scanlen deliver strong performances, but they can't keep the film afloat.
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The strong cast in "Afraid" can't save its jumbled plot from leaving viewers frustrated, with more questions than answers.
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"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Season 2 suffers from pacing issues, but there's still a lot to enjoy about the new installment.
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"Alien: Romulus" is the most purely frightening "Alien" movie in nearly 40 years; a vision of what the franchise can achieve when in the right hands.
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"Lady in the Lake" tries to do too many things at once, but stars Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram keep it compelling and watchable.
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"Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" is funny, action-packed, full of heart, and proves that Eddie Murphy is still an immense talent.
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"Maxxxine" isn't the strongest movie in Ti West's "X" trilogy, but it's still a great summer slasher worth checking out.
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Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edibiri continue to shine in "The Bear" Season 3, ensuring its position as one of the best shows out there.
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"The Boys" is back with a vengeance in its fourth season, with plenty of violence, sex, and thrills to keep fans entertained.
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"The Acolyte" is a thrilling new addition to "Star Wars" that looks and acts the part while also genuinely attempting to explore new corners of this galaxy.
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AppleTV+'s detective series "Sugar" is sleek, witty, and satisfyingly twisty -- perfect for lovers of the genre and a wonderful showcase for star Colin Farrell.
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For all its slickness and charm, Netflix's "The Gentlemen" series never quite justifies its existence as an expanded vision of Guy Ritchie's world.
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"True Detective: Night Country" is a spellbinding, beautifully dark drama that stands on its own, and is likely one of the best TV series we'll see all year.
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Mike Flanagan's final Netflix series, a star-studded adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," is a must-watch this Halloween season.
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Season 3 of FX's "Reservation Dogs," created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, cements itself as one of the best shows on television in the last decade.
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"They Cloned Tyrone" is visually interesting and has a stacked cast, and it's sure to be one of the best films of the summer.
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"Quicksand," a Shudder original horror film from writer Matt Pitts and director Andrés Beltrán, has two good performances outweighed by survival horror tropes.
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Tense, funny, and full of new twists on the classic "Justified" tone, FX's "City Primeval" is the return we've been hoping for, and then some.
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Season 2 of "The Bear" manages to go bigger while avoiding pitfalls with the same kind of chaotic grace that came to define its first season.
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Capping off one era of the DC Universe on film and introducing another, "The Flash" is finally in theaters. Here's the ending of the movie, explained.
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If the 'Fast Saga' has an answer to 'Avengers: Infinity War,' this is it. Here's where 'Fast X' leaves the Toretto fam and their violent pals.
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Netflix's action thriller "Mother" is elevated by some beautiful cinematography and a powerhouse performance from the always compelling Jennifer Lopez.