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Matt Olien's Movie Reviews
by Prairie Public
Television producer Matt Olien doubles as Prairie Public's resident movie critic, and uses his background in film studies and extensive knowledge of movie history to review a current film. Stay tuned until the end, where he's quizzed with obscure Oscar trivia.
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Eddington
Film critic Matt Olien reviews Ari Aster’s pandemic Western Eddington, plus thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2 streams and a new round of Oscar trivia.
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19
AJ Goes to the Dog Park
Dog parks are great, right? But what if some misguided mayor wanted to turn the dog park into a blog park? That's the premise behind Fargo-filmed comedy AJ Goes to the Dog Park, which is screening nationwide.
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18
F1 The Movie
Matt Olien reviews F1, a fast-paced documentary that captures the drama, speed, and behind-the-scenes intensity of Formula 1’s top drivers, teams, and rivalries.
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17
The Life of Chuck
Matt Olien reviews The Life of Chuck, a moving, backward-told story adapted from Stephen King that explores memory, mortality, and the beauty of ordinary life.
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16
Friendship
Matt Olien reviews Friendship, a surreal, dark comedy about male loneliness, obsession, and the awkward search for connection.
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15
The Phoenician Scheme, Top Female Movie Stars
A Canadian diplomat uncovers a global oil conspiracy in The Phoenician Scheme. Plus, Matt shares his picks for top female movie stars of all time.
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14
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Matt Olien reviews Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, where Ethan Hunt battles a rogue AI. Then Matt asks: is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star of all time?
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13
Matt Olien’s Top 10 All-Time Favorite Films
Matt Olien reveals his top 10 all-time favorite films—expect classics, surprises, and bold picks sure to spark debate among movie lovers.
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Matt's Movie Countdown: All-Time Favorites from #20 to #11
Film buff alert! Matt Olien counts down picks #20 through #11 from his all-time favorite films - expect bold choices, hidden gems, and maybe a hot take or two.
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11
Clown In A Cornfield
Matt Olien reviews "Clown In A Cornfield" where a group of teenagers in a small town becomes the target of a masked killer dressed as a clown.
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10
Thunderbolts*
Matt Olien reviews Thunderbolts, where misfit antiheroes team up to save the world — but can they save themselves?
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9
Sinners
Matt Olien reviews "Sinners," Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic epic where Michael B. Jordan plays twins in a world of jazz, vampires, and racial terror.
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8
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Matt loves The Ballad of Wallis Island, where a cartographer sent to update maps uncovers secrets, a tight-knit community, and truths that challenge his past. "It sticks the landing."
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7
Bob Trevino Likes It
Film critic Matt Olien reviews Bob Trevino Likes It, a poignant 2024 comedy-drama
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6
Snow White
Matt reviews Disney’s 2025 "Snow White," where Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, aided by bandit Jonathan, battles the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot) to reclaim her kingdom.
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5
Black Bag
Matt reviews Black Bag, where agent George Woodhouse must choose between loyalty to his country or his wife, who's suspected of being a traitor.
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4
Nickel Boys
Matt reviews the movie Nickel Boys, reviews the Fargo Film Festival, and previews his upcoming Brando! Film Festival.
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3
Mickey 17 and the Fargo Film Festival
Matt Olien reviews Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson, and previews highlights from the 25th annual Fargo Film Festival.
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2
Captain America: Brave New World
Matt Olien reviews Captain America: Brave New World, where Sam Wilson uncovers a conspiracy involving President Ross and a powerful new metal in a high-stakes battle.
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The Oscars Review
Matt reviews last Sunday's Academy Awards.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Television producer Matt Olien doubles as Prairie Public's resident movie critic, and uses his background in film studies and extensive knowledge of movie history to review a current film. Stay tuned until the end, where he's quizzed with obscure Oscar trivia.
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Television producer Matt Olien doubles as Prairie Public's resident movie critic, and uses his background in film studies and extensive knowledge of movie history to review a current film. Stay tuned until the end, where he's quizzed with obscure Oscar trivia.
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