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The Wandering Screen (YouTube)

The Wandering Screen (YouTube) is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Matthew Koss.

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A
Send Help (2026) Matthew Koss The Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien pairing might be the best casting combo of the year. Mark my words.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
A+
The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Matthew Koss I’ve never seen a movie quite like it, and I mean that in the best way possible. If you can, see this in a theater. The scale, the sound, the way the music and movement fill the room; it’s something that streaming can’t capture.
Posted Dec 24, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Matthew Koss The film captivates; it just doesn’t surprise, which is why Varang feels like a missed opportunity and also like a promise. She is too strong, too visually striking, too thematically rich to be confined to a single movie.
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Song Sung Blue (2025) Matthew Koss When the lights hit Jackman and Hudson, the film captures something beautifully nostalgic. That spark is enough to carry you through, even if the melody dissolves into something more monotonal.
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Jay Kelly (2025) Matthew Koss There’s definitely a point here about how fame isolates you, but the film keeps reaching for those ideas without truly grappling with them. And part of the problem is Jay himself: he’s just not a very interesting guy.
Posted Dec 13, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Eternity (2025) Matthew Koss On paper, the concept sounds like something that belongs in the cornier aisle of the romcom section of a grocery store. But what co-writers David Freyne and Patrick Cunnane manage to pull off is something that feels sincere and actually romantic.
Posted Dec 06, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Sentimental Value (2025) Matthew Koss Joachim Trier punctuates entire scenes with abrupt cuts to black. It gives the movie the rhythm of a play, which feels perfect since so much of the story revolves around performance.
Posted Dec 05, 2025  Edit critic review
A+
Hamnet (2025) Matthew Koss Hamnet captures the beauty of nature, the violence of grief, and the resilience of human connection. It is a film that deserves to be seen in a cinema, preferably in Dolby Atmos, so you can feel every gust of wind and every creak of wood.
Posted Nov 20, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Wicked: For Good (2025) Matthew Koss Wicked: For Good may stumble in its pacing and rely too heavily on viewers remembering the emotional setup, but when it finds its stride, it becomes something powerful, heartfelt, and visually spectacular.
Posted Nov 19, 2025  Edit critic review
A+
The Secret Agent (2025) Matthew Koss Every scene reveals a new detail; a new piece of the puzzle until you start to see the full picture of why Marcelo is on the run, and what he’s really running from. And it’s exactly why the long runtime flies by.
Posted Nov 14, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Frankenstein (2025) Matthew Koss Every frame is a painting, and every movement within the frame feels intentional. There’s always something happening just beyond the center, drawing your eyes across the screen. It’s cinematic storytelling at its finest.
Posted Nov 05, 2025  Edit critic review
A+
Train Dreams (2025) Matthew Koss What’s remarkable about Train Dreams is how simple it is. It’s not trying to shock or manipulate. It doesn’t glorify tragedy or romanticize the past. Instead, it observes life with empathy.
Posted Nov 04, 2025  Edit critic review
A
One Battle After Another (2025) Matthew Koss Paul Thomas Anderson structures the film like this never-ending rhythm: one conflict blending into the next. There’s a calm confidence to it, this sense that every scene is leading to something bigger. And when it all comes together, it’s exhilarating.
Posted Oct 25, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Long Walk (2025) Matthew Koss The film might test your patience, but it’s a walk worth taking. Just maybe not one you’ll want to take twice.
Posted Oct 24, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Die My Love (2025) Matthew Koss Lynne Ramsay has created a visceral portrait of mental illness and a reminder of how thin the line can be between sanity and surrender. The craft is astonishing, the performances are fearless, and this might be one of Ramsay’s best works.
Posted Oct 22, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Hedda (2025) Matthew Koss It’s not plot-driven in the traditional sense. It’s about the slow tightening of emotional and social constraints, the invisible noose of expectation and desire. You can feel Hedda’s world closing in on her, one decision at a time.
Posted Oct 18, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE (2025) Matthew Koss You can feel Bigelow's guiding hand in every shot, every anxious silence. Kirk Baxter’s editing also deserves recognition for keeping the pacing alive when the story itself begins to stall.
Posted Oct 15, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Roofman (2025) Matthew Koss Roofman is one of those films that sneaks up on you. It’s funny, tragic, and strangely uplifting all at once.
Posted Oct 10, 2025  Edit critic review
A
After the Hunt (2025) Matthew Koss In less confident hands, this story might have collapsed under its own ambiguity. But Guadagnino thrives in the discomfort.
Posted Oct 09, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Oh, Hi! (2025) Matthew Koss It’s smart without being cynical, vulnerable without being overwrought, and funny in the way only true emotional chaos can be.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Superman (2025) Matthew Koss It moves too fast at times, juggles too much, and doesn’t always give its deeper themes the space they deserve. But it does exactly what it sets out to do: establish a new tone, plant narrative seeds, and leave audiences curious for more.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Matthew Koss This is the kind of summer blockbuster we keep hoping for and so rarely get. It respects the legacy, introduces characters worth caring about, and delivers jaw-dropping dinosaur action on a grand scale.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Materialists (2025) Matthew Koss It wants to be sharp, modern, and emotionally insightful, but it winds up being a beautifully shot shrug.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B
40 Acres (2024) Matthew Koss It’s a gripping, visceral survival thriller with a standout lead performance, a few killer set pieces, and a director who clearly knows what he’s doing.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Dangerous Animals (2025) Matthew Koss The script loses faith in itself when it matters most. It doesn’t fully commit to either the character-driven suspense or the full-blown bloodbath. It ends up somewhere in between, and that middle ground is a tough place for horror to land.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B
The Life of Chuck (2024) Matthew Koss The Life of Chuck is not flashy, and it won’t leave everyone in tears. But for those willing to sit with it, to reflect with it, it may offer something lasting.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B
I Don't Understand You (2024) Matthew Koss It won’t be for everyone. But if you like your horror-comedies with a little heart, a little chaos, and a whole lot of awkward gay panic… this might be your next favorite.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Fight or Flight (2024) Matthew Koss This isn’t a soulless franchise installment or an Oscar-bait drama. It’s a movie made by people who love action, love movies, and love having a damn good time.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
D
On Swift Horses (2024) Matthew Koss It’s beautiful, sure, but it’s also sterile. These people don’t feel real. They feel curated. It’s as if someone tried to make a period drama with Instagram aesthetics.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
C-
The Accountant 2 (2025) Matthew Koss The Accountant 2 gives us shootouts, but it kind of forgets what made the first film stand out: the math guy actually doing math things in creative ways.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Anemone (2025) Matthew Koss There’s a fascinating character study buried here, but it’s constantly interrupted by an unnecessary subplot and stylistic indulgence.
Posted Oct 08, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Twinless (2025) Matthew Koss It’s a movie that sneaks in with a deceptively simple setup and then hits you with one of the most remarkable performances of the year from Dylan O’Brien.
Posted Aug 29, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Holland (2025) Matthew Koss Ultimately, Holland is a bold second feature for Mimi Cave, who proves herself a talented director. While the script falters and some of the period details don’t quite land, the film is still a chilling, suspenseful ride.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
A
The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) Matthew Koss Tim Key’s performance is nothing short of extraordinary. In a devastatingly beautiful moment, director John Griffiths holds the camera on Key’s face, which conveys a haunting blend of pain, longing, adoration, and hope.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
C
The Woman in the Yard (2025) Matthew Koss Stylistically and tonally, The Woman in the Yard works. I just wish there had been more substance to the story.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
B+
The Penguin Lessons (2024) Matthew Koss The Penguin Lesson's charm lies not just in the penguin at the heart of the story but in the way it brings out Tom’s dormant capacity for nurturing and care.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
A
The Assessment (2024) Matthew Koss Alicia Vikander's performance keeps you on edge, shifting in tone and demeanor, and truly showcases her remarkable range. It’s a performance you won't soon forget.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Disney's Snow White (2025) Matthew Koss And then there’s Gal Gadot, who tests her musical chops with her evil queen track, “All is Fair.” It’s a perfect storm of costuming, makeup, music, and production design that pulls you into her deliciously venomous world.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Magazine Dreams (2023) Matthew Koss This is not an easy film to watch. It’s harrowing, dark, and at times very violent. But it’s also a brilliant piece of filmmaking, full of energy and urgency in its transitions and climaxes.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Mickey 17 (2025) Matthew Koss What stands out most in Mickey 17 is its meditation on the fleeting nature of life and death.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Novocaine (2025) Matthew Koss When Nate digs his fists into a mirror during a fight, you can practically feel the pain in your own bones. It’s a perfect fit for a film that thrives on pushing the limits of gross-out humor while keeping the thrills coming.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
C
The Monkey (2025) Matthew Koss At the very least, Perkins is experimenting with his craft, and his ambition is evident. But in The Monkey, the horror never quite lands,
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Flow (2024) Matthew Koss Flow is so rich with non-verbal communication that you actually don’t notice the film is dialogue-free.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
D
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Matthew Koss With a tighter focus, stronger character development, and a more coherent visual approach, it could have soared. Instead, it settles for being just good enough—which, for a character like Captain America, doesn’t quite cut it.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
A
Plainclothes (2025) Matthew Koss Plainclothes is an unforgettable thriller that, through its gripping performances, bold stylistic choices, and unflinching honesty, captures the suffocating fear of being watched, judged, and ultimately exposed.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
C
Atropia (2025) Matthew Koss Ultimately, Atropia is caught in the middle of a stronger comedy and a sharper satire.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
A
I'm Still Here (2024) Matthew Koss I'm Still Here remains a gripping and deeply affecting film. It serves as a poignant reminder of how life can change in an instant and how resilience can emerge from profound tragedy.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
A
The Wild Robot (2024) Matthew Koss The Wild Robot is a stunning, heartfelt journey that will leave audiences reflecting on their own capacity for love and growth.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
A+
Nickel Boys (2024) Matthew Koss Ultimately, Nickel Boys is a brilliant film—one that demands to be seen on the big screen. Its unique perspective and unflinching portrayal of racial violence make it a haunting, unforgettable experience.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
B
Wolf Man (2025) Matthew Koss In Wolf Man, Leigh Whannell’s talent for tension and terror is on full display, with unrelenting, horrifying set pieces that compensate for the clunky dialogue.
Posted Aug 17, 2025  Edit critic review
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