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 reviews "The Taste of Things," a 2023 film by Trần Anh Hùng about a cook and her gourmet employer's romance in 1889, inspired by Dodin Bouffant. -
"Perfect Days" review: A Tokyo toilet cleaner's life reveals dignity & loneliness through his unseen role, showcasing the value in all work. -
Matt reviews the Netflix film on Diana Nyad's Cuba-Florida swim stars Annette Bening, Jodie Foster; praised for focus, performance, and not sugarcoating Nyad's obsession. -
Matt Olien lauds "Godzilla minus one" for blending emotional depth with historical insights, elevating it above past films as a critical and visual triumph. -
Matt reviews "The Zone of Interest," A film about Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife's life near the camp, contrasting domesticity with genocide. -
Matt reviews: "Anatomy of a Fall,"A film exploring the mysterious death of Samuel and the troubled marriage with his author wife Sandra, leaving viewers in suspense. -
Matt reviews "Poor Things," which reimagines Frankenstein with a twist, blending satire and sci-fi in a tale of a woman revived with her unborn child's brain. -
Matt reviews "Maestro" which portrays Leonard Bernstein's life, highlighting his musical genius and personal struggles in a career and relationship-focused narrative. -
Matt reviews "May December," which delves into a May-December romance, exploring love, societal views, and the complexities of age-gap relationships. -
Matt reviews "American Fiction," which explores the diverse American experience, focusing on identity, culture, and the pursuit of dreams through rich narratives.
