Matt Rodriguez
@mattrodriguez.bsky.social
Atlanta Film Critic | Owner/Chief Editor of Shakefire
| SEFCA | AFCC
| SEFCA | AFCC
RIP to an absolute legend.
February 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM
RIP to an absolute legend.
Already getting SPY vibes from this, and I'm here for it!
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Already getting SPY vibes from this, and I'm here for it!
Curious to see what kind of remake the God of War original trilogy will be. Will it be like Dark Souls PS5? FFVII: Remake? Silent Hill 2? Or maybe something completely different. Whatever the case, I'm excited to visit the Greek saga again!
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Curious to see what kind of remake the God of War original trilogy will be. Will it be like Dark Souls PS5? FFVII: Remake? Silent Hill 2? Or maybe something completely different. Whatever the case, I'm excited to visit the Greek saga again!
Me: This game is giving off strong SILENT HILL 2 vibes.
#StateOfPlay: Introducing SILENT HILL DOWNFALL...
Me: Makes sense.
#StateOfPlay: Introducing SILENT HILL DOWNFALL...
Me: Makes sense.
February 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Me: This game is giving off strong SILENT HILL 2 vibes.
#StateOfPlay: Introducing SILENT HILL DOWNFALL...
Me: Makes sense.
#StateOfPlay: Introducing SILENT HILL DOWNFALL...
Me: Makes sense.
Bawk bawk motherfucker!
February 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Bawk bawk motherfucker!
Just over here imagining what the Sonic movie franchise would have looked like if they had kept his original and truly terrifying design.
February 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Just over here imagining what the Sonic movie franchise would have looked like if they had kept his original and truly terrifying design.
#Scrubs is easily one of my all time favorite shows, and I'm lucky enough to have some content coming out for it over the next few weeks. Can't wait to share!
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February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
#Scrubs is easily one of my all time favorite shows, and I'm lucky enough to have some content coming out for it over the next few weeks. Can't wait to share!
#Scrubs is back baby! youtu.be/dJq8WJ5lMec?...
Scrubs Revival | Official Trailer
YouTube video by ABC
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February 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
#Scrubs is back baby! youtu.be/dJq8WJ5lMec?...
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AFCC member Matt Rodriguez (@ImMattRodriguez) reviews #TheMoment saying "solid performances by Charli XCX and Alexander Skarsgård capture the wonderful absurdity of The Moment." shakefire.net/6622/the-mom... shakefire.net/6622/the-mom...
'The Moment' Review: The Return of Brat Summer
Charlie XCX's mockumentary takes audiences back to Brat Summer and explores the urge to make a viral moment last as long as possible.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:08 PM
AFCC member Matt Rodriguez (@ImMattRodriguez) reviews #TheMoment saying "solid performances by Charli XCX and Alexander Skarsgård capture the wonderful absurdity of The Moment." shakefire.net/6622/the-mom... shakefire.net/6622/the-mom...
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If you’re in Atlanta, come see me at the Plaza next month for five VS action movies in one overnight show!
Tickets on sale now: www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/all-ni...
Tickets on sale now: www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/all-ni...
February 11, 2026 at 1:25 PM
If you’re in Atlanta, come see me at the Plaza next month for five VS action movies in one overnight show!
Tickets on sale now: www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/all-ni...
Tickets on sale now: www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/all-ni...
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I've waited a long time to be able to say this, but we're hiring a full-time Film Critic for @avclub.com! Details are in the job listing, but you should send application materials to jobs@avclub.com
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
homer simpson and bart simpson are sitting on a couch
Alt: homer simpson and bart simpson are sitting on a couch
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February 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I've waited a long time to be able to say this, but we're hiring a full-time Film Critic for @avclub.com! Details are in the job listing, but you should send application materials to jobs@avclub.com
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
Kicking off the week with #WutheringHeights!
February 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Kicking off the week with #WutheringHeights!
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This is an incredible thread
First shot: sugarcane
The backbone of Puerto Rico's agricultural economy since colonial times
Still used to make rum of course!
The backbone of Puerto Rico's agricultural economy since colonial times
Still used to make rum of course!
February 9, 2026 at 4:52 AM
This is an incredible thread
Bad fucking Bunny!!! 🙌🙌🙌
February 9, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Bad fucking Bunny!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Looks like Monster Hunter with Fortnite visuals.
The hunt is on.
Step into the world of Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action game from Guerrilla coming to PS5 and PC: play.st/3ZPOtYi
Step into the world of Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action game from Guerrilla coming to PS5 and PC: play.st/3ZPOtYi
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Looks like Monster Hunter with Fortnite visuals.
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Are you an Atlanta-area film critic, podcaster, video essayist, or entertainment journalist with 5+ years of relevant experience? Our Atlanta Film Critics Circle application period is now open until the end of February. For more information or to apply: atlfilmcritics.org/contact/
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February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Are you an Atlanta-area film critic, podcaster, video essayist, or entertainment journalist with 5+ years of relevant experience? Our Atlanta Film Critics Circle application period is now open until the end of February. For more information or to apply: atlfilmcritics.org/contact/
Was watching the Grammys and it's wild how many big name celebrities are in commercials nowadays. It used to be that it was only reserved for big brand Super Bowl ads, but now it seems like it's every other ad. No wonder those SB ads don't hit like they used to anymore.
February 3, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Was watching the Grammys and it's wild how many big name celebrities are in commercials nowadays. It used to be that it was only reserved for big brand Super Bowl ads, but now it seems like it's every other ad. No wonder those SB ads don't hit like they used to anymore.
Sam Raimi’s latest horror comedy leaves little to the imagination with its Office Space meets Castaway story of survival. My review of #SendHelp: shakefire.net/6611/send-he...
'Send Help' Review: Rachel McAdams is the Lord of the Files
Send Help is Raimi's own twisted version of Survivor in which Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien must outwit, outplay, and outlast each other.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Sam Raimi’s latest horror comedy leaves little to the imagination with its Office Space meets Castaway story of survival. My review of #SendHelp: shakefire.net/6611/send-he...
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As someone who loves Darren Aronofsky's previous films, I cannot stress enough how bummed I am by his AI project.
Darren Aronofksy's AI Slop Is a Betrayal of His Movies
For a director whose films leaned into raw humanity and stressed an environmental message, his latest effort is a crushing disappointment.
www.decodingeverything.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:27 PM
As someone who loves Darren Aronofsky's previous films, I cannot stress enough how bummed I am by his AI project.
The moment you realize it's Skinny Pete who plays Troy Digby in #ThePitt S2.
a close up of a man with a beard saying `` no way '' .
ALT: a close up of a man with a beard saying `` no way '' .
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January 31, 2026 at 5:23 AM
The moment you realize it's Skinny Pete who plays Troy Digby in #ThePitt S2.
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SHELTER director Ric Roman Waugh talks with us about the kinetic energy of his action film, working with Jason Statham, and the emotional chemistry that is at its core. #ShelterMovie shakefire.net/6605/shelter...
'Shelter' Director Ric Roman Waugh Discusses the Kinetic Energy of Jason Statham
Shakefire sat down with Shelter director Ric Roman Waugh to discuss his latest action film starring Jason Statham.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:39 PM
SHELTER director Ric Roman Waugh talks with us about the kinetic energy of his action film, working with Jason Statham, and the emotional chemistry that is at its core. #ShelterMovie shakefire.net/6605/shelter...