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Matt Hudson

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Biography:

Matt Hudson has been an avid film fan for decades and provides incisive and honest reviews for his outlet What I Watched Tonight, which was founded in 2016. He also co-hosts several popular podcasts including Star Wars Sessions, Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast, and Spook City: A Horror Movie Podcast.

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Reviews

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Marty Supreme (2025) 94% EDIT “Chalamet is fantastic in this bruising drama. It's a film that will wear you down but you won't want to take your eyes off it - even if the ending is a BIG stretch” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Feb 1, 2026 Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 92% EDIT “A fantastic continuation of the story, Fiennes and Parry are sensational.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Return to Silent Hill (2026) 17% EDIT “Return to Silent Hill takes one of the all-time great video game narratives and presents it like it was written in crayon and distorts what made it so engaging” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Feb 1, 2026 Full Review Foreigner (2025) 72% 4/5 EDIT “It's less about a demon haunting Yasi; instead, it’s about the cost of becoming someone else. Like Mean Girls possessed by a demon (with a dash of The Babadook), Foreigner is sensitive, fun and sharply self-aware.” – What I Watched Tonight Aug 1, 2025 Full Review HI-FIVE (2025) 4/5 EDIT “A strange little gem - endearingly goofy, emotionally grounded, and clearly made with affection for its oddball characters. It doesn’t take itself seriously for a second, and that’s its superpower.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 29, 2025 Full Review Hellcat (2025) 89% 3.5/5 EDIT “An impressively economical and relentless debut that smothers you in claustrophobia and keeps you guessing until the last minute. While the final act introduces elements that diminish the emotional resonance, the journey itself makes it a solid watch.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 28, 2025 Full Review I Live Here Now (2025) 86% 2.5/5 EDIT “Visually rich and thematically ambitious, but emotionally opaque and narratively unfocused. This is a promising debut, but one that stumbles under the weight of its own symbolism.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 28, 2025 Full Review The Well (2025) 44% 2/5 EDIT “Though the story eventually resolves with much-needed notes of hope, the film ultimately left me unmoved. While the sombre tone and slow pace align with the narrative, their execution hinders the story, resulting in a well-intentioned yet meandering film.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 28, 2025 Full Review I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) 36% EDIT “So, so bad. Awful dialogue, paper-thin characters, weak setups, no tension or scares. The returning characters were treated with a holy reverence that felt wholly unearned, and it was all just a waste of time. Cline, Wonders, and Withers tried their best.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Jul 25, 2025 Full Review 28 Years Later (2025) 88% EDIT “Chaotic, cathartic, creepy, and strange, but very, very satisfying. Some choices won't work for all but they did for us. Boyle pushed the series into new territories whilst delivering one of the best horrors of 2025.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Jul 25, 2025 Full Review Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) 50% EDIT “One of us was higher on this than the other. On one hand, it felt like a return to form. On the other hand, it was just the same old story repackaged as a 'rebirth'. The leads were entertaining, and some fun dino scenes elevated the thin script.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Jul 25, 2025 Full Review Superman (2025) 83% EDIT “Was it SUPER, man? Not quite but it felt right. The emotion hit hard, the action was well-shot, the characters were well-presented. We left the film feeling lifted and positive, and that will never be a bad thing. Sidenote: Krypto was the MVP.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast Jul 25, 2025 Full Review Rewrite (2025) 3.5/5 EDIT “Had real potential to be a poignant and highly affecting sci-fi drama, and whilst it had many positives, it just fell short of its lofty potential. However, there was more than enough throughout to ensure it remained engaging and compelling.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Terrestrial (2025) 75% 4/5 EDIT “Executes the fundamentals well, and some well-placed flourishes in the story help to keep things ticking along nicely right up until the final moments. A strong lead performance and a fun mystery make Terrestrial an all-round solid affair.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Sweetness (2025) 95% 3/5 EDIT “The direction throughout is slick and confident, and though it falters narratively after the halfway point of the film, as a debut offering, Sweetness should certainly be applauded, and it showcases Higgins and Hallett as talents to watch.” – What I Watched Tonight Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Screamboat (2025) 51% 3/5 EDIT “Despite a runtime that feels about fifteen minutes too long and a noticeable lack of genuine suspense or tension, Screamboat proves to be a largely enjoyable experience, primarily due to its consistently comedic sensibility.” – What I Watched Tonight May 8, 2025 Full Review Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% EDIT “MCU? More like MC-PUGH! Thunderbolts* feels like a step in the right direction for a franchise that has floundered. Good action, a good script, and good performances provide a fun foundation for heavier messages on grief and acceptance.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review The Accountant 2 (2025) 75% EDIT “Delivering far more levity than the previous effort, The Accountant 2 offers slightly more than just MOR 'dad action'. Affleck and Bernthal have good chemistry and the film delivers in its final act. Surprisingly satisfying.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review A Minecraft Movie (2025) 48% EDIT “Surprisingly fun film that kids and teens will love. Full of in-game references and phrases, visually, this is an interesting experience. Momoa is a standout in a film that isn't great, but still offered a fun enough time at the movies” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review The Woman in the Yard (2025) 41% EDIT “Better than recent Blumhouse releases and carrying a more prestigious feel, however, Deadwyler's performance cannot save a film thin of terror and high on problematic messages” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review Mickey 17 (2025) 78% EDIT “Weird, bonkers, original, messy. Mickey 17 works for the majority of its runtime, offering a rollicking rid,e but it loses steam as the conclusion arrives. Wildly entertaining for the most part.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review The Monkey (2025) 77% EDIT “We were a little split on this. Yes, it's entertaining but the excess and overly-comedic tone may prove too much for some. Still, Perkins signature techniques shine through enough for this to be a winner.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review Captain America: Brave New World (2025) 46% EDIT “Whilst it has a lot to say, it never really goes beyond surface level inspection. Mackie gives his all but feels sidelined in favour of the larger MCU story. Uninspired visuals and a lacking ending don't help matters but it was entertaining nonetheless” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review Love Hurts (2025) 18% EDIT “Could be one of the worst films we've seen in a long while.” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review Companion (2025) 93% EDIT “If you stayed spoiler-free beforehand, you're in for a ride! Funny with a surprising amount of heart, this is a horror with a lot to say without compromising its more gnarlier aspects. Thatcher again shows her qualities!” – Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast May 8, 2025 Full Review
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