Matt's Musings

As we reached the end of January, we hit a lull in the tide of new programming. With the Super Bowl and the Olympics on deck, some of the flood is waiting for the end of February and into March. But, still, we’re getting new series. So, which of these new series is worth your time to check out? Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new series this Winter. Don’t see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Wednesdays: Riot Women, Wednesdays on BritBox (Premiered January 14) About : A little late to the party here, as this series has been on a couple weeks. It follows a group of lonely, middle-aged women in England who find an outlet and a future by forming a punk band. The music isn’t bad here, and the stories, while cliché, will tug at your heartstrings. It’s not as easy to find the show, unless you subscribe to this British content streamer. But if you do, and if you’re looking for a series with a blend of drama and humor, this will hit t...

The Academy Awards are coming on March 15. We got the final list of nominees on January 22, and between now and the awards I'll be looking at the 10 Best Picture nominees and their chances of winning an award. F1 Starring : Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Barden Director : Joseph Kosinski Total Nominations : 4 Nominated For : Best Picture, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound About : This is the first of the 10 nominees I'm looking at in part because being nominated, especially in the Best Picture field, is the win. This was a good film. It was one of my favorites from 2025, but it's not a serious contender in the Best Picture race. It got four total nominations, which is solid, but it's likely not a favorite in any category. If I had to project its best chance at a win, I think it comes in Best Sound. The sound mixing and design in the film was incredible. But I would not be shocked to see it go home empty-handed. Still, you have to appre...

It's hard to believe, but 2016 was 10 years ago. Over the next few weeks I'm going to be looking at some stand out films from 2016 that are turning 10 in 2026. Today, it's a film from the Snyderverse. Martha Kent : Be their hero, Clark. Be their angel, be their monument, be anything they need you to be... or be none of it. You don't owe this world a thing. You never did. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Starring : Henry Cavil, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Jeremy Irons, and Jesse Eisenberg Director: Zack Snyder About: This was supposed to be a sequel to Man of Steel , but it's really a prequel to The Justice League . Either way, it's a controversial film. There are some defenders, myself among them, and plenty of haters. But I guess I should qualify my defense. The theatrical version is a disappointing film. The director's cut is actually one of my favorite films from the Snyderverse. There are cuts made that are maddening in the theatrical version,...