Comics lover, movie watcher, voracious reader. Black Lives Fucking Matter. he/him
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Jun 10
My latest Blaxploitation review covers Black Shampoo, an odd example of the subgenre that involves Black versions of other popular movies.
Blaxploitation Education: Black Shampoo open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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Jun 10
I wrote about the new novel from the author of We Used to Live Here, which was okay, but not fully satisfying.
The Caretaker: Horror that is mostly mental doesn't always work open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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Didn’t get a chance to share this yesterday: I wrote about a recent wrestling match that transcended the ridiculousness inherent in the genre and became the stuff of excellent drama.
The Magic of Wrestling: El Grande Americano Mask vs. Mask Match open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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I wrote about the horror novel Model Home, which I thought was very good, even if it was disturbing.
Model Home: The most upsetting horrors are all too realistic open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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May 31
I forgot to share this the other day, but I wrote about the new Boots Riley movie, which I enjoyed quite a bit.
I Love Boosters: Anti-capitalist messages can come in delightful forms open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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May 26
I wrote about the graphic novel Fustuk, which I found to be a delightful, engaging, and moving look at Armenian food and culture through the lens of fantasy.
Fustuk: Delectable food generational trauma = quality comics storytelling open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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May 20
My Blaxploitation review for this week covers Adios Amigo, a very silly comedy Western that is only minimally coherent.
Blaxploitation Education: Adiós Amigo open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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May 13
My Blaxploitation review for the week looks at a dumb horror movie that missed a great opportunity to explore some racial symbolism.
Blaxploitation Education: Dr. Black and Mr. Hyde open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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May 12
I didn’t get a chance to share this yesterday, but I wrote about Absolute Wonder Woman, which I thought was a pretty darn good comic.
Absolute Wonder Woman, Volume 1-2: Princesses can be powerful open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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My Blaxploitation review for the week covers Bad, Black and Beautiful, a charmingly terrible movie about a lawyer who would be a really cool character if she had any personality.
Blaxploitation Education: Bad, Black and Beautiful open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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I forgot to share this, but earlier this week, I wrote about a fantasy novel that would have been pretty fun if it had not included a pretty insidious message.
Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World: Some protagonists are accidentally loathsome open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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Apr 29
For this week’s Blaxploitation review, I looked at Lady Cocoa, a low-budget movie that provides an enjoyable showcase for actress Lola Falana and was much better than expected.
Blaxploitation Education: Lady Cocoa open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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Apr 27
I wrote about the latest volume of Mike Mignola’s Lands Unknown series, which I’m still finding to be highly enjoyable.
Uri Tupka and the Gods: Following Mike Mignola down his latest rabbit hole is a treat open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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Apr 24
I wrote about a set of good foreign films that I watched recently and the insights I took away from them.
Recent Foreign Film Roundup: Sentimental Value, It Was Just an Accident, Sirāt open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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Apr 23
My latest Blaxploitation review covers Aaron Loves Angela, a teen love story that’s supposedly based on Romeo and Juliet, but not really.
Blaxploitation Education: Aaron Loves Angela open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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Apr 17
I put together a long (probably too long!) look at this weekend’s WrestleMania, so check it out if you’re interested in my opinions on the current state of WWE.
WrestleMania 42 Preview: Back in the saddle again open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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Apr 16
My latest Blaxploitation review covers Fred Williamson’s directorial debut, and it’s…kind of terrible.
Blaxploitation Education: Mean Johnny Barrows open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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My latest Blaxploitation review covers Friday Foster, Pam Grier’s last starring role of the 1970s. It’s a fun one.
Blaxploitation Education: Friday Foster open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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I wrote about another of DC’s attempts to reboot their most recognizable superheroes, and this one turned out to be pretty good.
Absolute Superman, Volume 1-2: At least this one is somewhat different open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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My Blaxploitation review for this week looks at Mahogany, which I found to be a tiresome example of the genre of stories in which women are punished for wanting to be successful.
Blaxploitation Education: Mahogany open.substack.com/pub/matthe…
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