Matt Olien's Movie Reviews
Thursdays during Main Street, at 3pm CT and a repeat at 7pm CT
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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Matt Olien reviews Thunderbolts, where misfit antiheroes team up to save the world — but can they save themselves? -
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. -
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." -
Film critic Matt Olien reviews Bob Trevino Likes It, a poignant 2024 comedy-drama -
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. -
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. -
Matt reviews the movie Nickel Boys, reviews the Fargo Film Festival, and previews his upcoming Brando! Film Festival. -
Matt Olien reviews Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson, and previews highlights from the 25th annual Fargo Film Festival. -
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. -
