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Matt Goldberg

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Biography:

Matt Goldberg is an Atlanta-based film critic who previously worked as an editor at Turner Classic Movies and Collider. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Wrap, Backstage, and more. He previously served as the President of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and is a founding member of the Atlanta Film Critics Circle.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Lady (2026) 3.5/5 EDIT “A thoughtful look at how the personal collides with the political in Lagos.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Hanging by a Wire (2026) 91% 3.5/5 EDIT “A thrilling rescue mission made more intense by the incredible footage captured by both the imperiled and their rescuers.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Extra Geography (2026) 100% 4/5 EDIT “One of the best coming-of-age movies of the past decade.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Public Access (2026) 2.5/5 EDIT “Despite the interesting subject matter, the documentary feels pulled in too many direction to be thematically cohesive.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Feb 1, 2026 Full Review American Doctor (2026) 100% 4/5 EDIT “A film that's devastating and inspiring in equal measure, and a call to action against the destruction of Gaza.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Seized (2026) 100% 3/5 EDIT “A useful exploration of the 2023 raid on the Marion County Record, but also a look at the hard, unrewarding work of journalism.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Jan 30, 2026 Full Review Run Amok (2026) 70% 3/5 EDIT “A film as a messy as the lingering aftermath of school shootings, and worthwhile attempt to explore the complex emotions that remain.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Jan 30, 2026 Full Review Josephine (2026) 98% 3.5/5 EDIT “The terrific performances from the three leads make for a powerful drama of parents trying to protect their young daughter from an unspeakable act she witnessed.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Jan 30, 2026 Full Review The Musical (2026) 57% 1.5/5 EDIT “This dark comedy is never as edgy or funny as it seeks to be, and instead drowns the audience in its weak protagonist's resentments.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Jan 30, 2026 Full Review The Incomer (2026) 91% 4/5 EDIT “A folk-horror premise quickly gives way to a funny and oddly heartwarming Scottish comedy thanks to its endearing leads and screenplay.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Jan 30, 2026 Full Review Send Help (2026) 93% 4/5 EDIT “Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien are outstanding in Sam Raimi's welcome return to horror-comedy.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Jan 28, 2026 Full Review Mercy (2026) 24% 1/5 EDIT “This largely feels like a demo for Timur Bekmambetov's screenlife gimmick rather than a sci-fi with anything worth saying.” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Jan 28, 2026 Full Review The Rip (2026) 79% 3/5 EDIT “Joe Carnahan's crime thriller feels like a nice throwback to '90s genre pictures, but it pulls a few too many punches.” – TheWrap Jan 28, 2026 Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 92% 4/5 EDIT “The first great film of 2026 explores what it means to retain your humanity in a world gone mad.” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Jan 28, 2026 Full Review Greenland 2: Migration (2026) 51% 3/5 EDIT “While not as strong as the first movie, it maintains a strong core thanks to Gerard Butler's steady performance.” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Jan 28, 2026 Full Review We Bury the Dead (2024) 87% 3.5/5 EDIT “Zak Hilditch’s movie thrives on matters of grief and closure rather than typical undead thrills.” – TheWrap Dec 31, 2025 Full Review Anaconda (2025) 48% 4/5 EDIT “Although the film has a bit of an episodic structure where the scenes feel more like extended bits, that never stops the movie from ranging from moderately amusing to outright hilarious as our characters bumble in the jungle.” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Dec 23, 2025 Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% 3/5 EDIT “At this point, if you get giddy watching the whale-like creature Payakun, then you know 'Avatar' is for you. For everyone else, it’s flashing lights and bright colors.” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Dec 18, 2025 Full Review Ella McCay (2025) 23% 1/5 EDIT “'Ella McCay' is an utter mess with only the faintest glimmers of what a workable movie would have been.” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Dec 12, 2025 Full Review Fackham Hall (2025) 74% 3/5 EDIT “'Fackham Hall' serves as a mildly amusing takeoff that’s ultimately as inoffensive and lightweight as the thing it’s mocking.” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Dec 4, 2025 Full Review Zootopia 2 (2025) 91% 4/5 EDIT “When the film wraps, you hope it won’t be another nine years to see the next adventure of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Dec 2, 2025 Full Review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) 92% 3/5 EDIT “There’s still plenty of excitement to be found in 'Wake Up Dead Man,' but it’s also the weakest of the 'Knives Out' movies thus far. ” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Dec 2, 2025 Full Review Marty Supreme (2025) 94% 4/5 EDIT “Josh Safdie takes the urgency of his 'Uncut Gems' and refashions it into an American sports drama for the ages.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Dec 2, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 2/5 EDIT “There are still moments where the story pops, but 'For Good' struggles to recreate the magic of the first movie.” – Decoding Everything (Substack) Nov 19, 2025 Full Review Jay Kelly (2025) 75% 4/5 EDIT “Funny and heartbreaking in equal measure, 'Jay Kelly' shapes a unique identity by channeling European New Wave cinema combined with outstanding performances from George Clooney and Adam Sandler.” – Commentary Track (Ghost.io) Nov 14, 2025 Full Review
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