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**Matt Olien’s Movie Reviews**

Television producer Matt Olien doubles as Prairie Public’s resident movie critic, and uses his background in film studies and extensive knowledge of movie history to review a current film. Stay tuned until the end, where he’s quizzed with obscure Oscar trivia.

Latest Episodes:

Thunderbolts* May 08, 2025

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Matt Olien reviews Thunderbolts, where misfit antiheroes team up to save the world — but can they save themselves?

Sinners May 01, 2025

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Matt Olien reviews "Sinners," Ryan Coogler’s Southern Gothic epic where Michael B. Jordan plays twins in a world of jazz, vampires, and racial terror.

The Ballad of Wallis Island Apr 24, 2025

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Matt loves The Ballad of Wallis Island, where a cartographer sent to update maps uncovers secrets, a tight-knit community, and truths that challenge his past. "It sticks the landing."

Bob Trevino Likes It Apr 17, 2025

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Film critic Matt Olien reviews Bob Trevino Likes It, a poignant 2024 comedy-drama

Snow White Apr 10, 2025

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Matt reviews Disney’s 2025 "Snow White," where Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, aided by bandit Jonathan, battles the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot) to reclaim her kingdom.

Black Bag Apr 01, 2025

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Matt reviews Black Bag, where agent George Woodhouse must choose between loyalty to his country or his wife, who's suspected of being a traitor.

Nickel Boys Mar 26, 2025

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Matt reviews the movie Nickel Boys, reviews the Fargo Film Festival, and previews his upcoming Brando! Film Festival.

Mickey 17 and the Fargo Film Festival Mar 20, 2025

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Matt Olien reviews Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson, and previews highlights from the 25th annual Fargo Film Festival.

Captain America: Brave New World Mar 14, 2025

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Matt Olien reviews Captain America: Brave New World, where Sam Wilson uncovers a conspiracy involving President Ross and a powerful new metal in a high-stakes battle.

The Oscars Review Mar 06, 2025

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Matt reviews last Sunday's Academy Awards.