Matt Monagle
@monagle.bsky.social
Freelance film critic. Co-founder of Certified Forgotten (www.certifiedforgotten.com), a writer-owned horror publication. Find my work at IGN, Polygon, Inverse, Dicebreaker, and more.
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How ‘Detention’ Became Cinema’s Greatest Video Game Adaptation
Taiwanese horror film 'Detention' is, by any meaningful evaluation, quite easily the best video game adaptation of all time.
www.dreadcentral.com
"While DETENTION draws heavily from Japanese video games — its alternating versions of the school mirror the mixed-realities approach favored by the SILENT HILL franchise — its horrors are heavily rooted in Taiwanese history." Don't forget: DETENTION is the high that SILENT HILL fans are chasing.
It's been a long time since I rushed out and bought a board game, but I immediately pulled the trigger on STAR TREK: CAPTAIN'S CHAIR when I heard it described as a deckbuilding version of TWILIGHT IMPERIUM for 1-2 players.
February 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
It's been a long time since I rushed out and bought a board game, but I immediately pulled the trigger on STAR TREK: CAPTAIN'S CHAIR when I heard it described as a deckbuilding version of TWILIGHT IMPERIUM for 1-2 players.
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Invoking wealthy class solidarity to excuse sex crimes against children is sorta the Epstein Class in a nutshell
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Invoking wealthy class solidarity to excuse sex crimes against children is sorta the Epstein Class in a nutshell
Didn't think I could be any more excited for my tickets to SCHMIGADOON! and then I realized that the lead is Alex Brightman, who was great in BEETLEJUICE but fucking in-cred-ible as a young Richard Dreyfuss in THE SHARK IS BROKEN.
Schmigadoon! The Musical | Broadway’s Golden Age Comedy Show | Official Site
Schmigadoon is the hilarious Broadway musical comedy inspired by Golden Age musicals. Coming to Broadway April 2026 - buy Schmigadoon tickets now.
schmigadoonbroadway.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Didn't think I could be any more excited for my tickets to SCHMIGADOON! and then I realized that the lead is Alex Brightman, who was great in BEETLEJUICE but fucking in-cred-ible as a young Richard Dreyfuss in THE SHARK IS BROKEN.
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Cut to now, and I am absolutely honored to be asked to write the essay on the Minnesota Twins for the 2026 Baseball Prospectus book. Thanks so much to @cdgoldstein.baseballprospectus.com, the other editors at BP, and my community at @twinsdaily.com.
February 11, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Cut to now, and I am absolutely honored to be asked to write the essay on the Minnesota Twins for the 2026 Baseball Prospectus book. Thanks so much to @cdgoldstein.baseballprospectus.com, the other editors at BP, and my community at @twinsdaily.com.
It only happens a few times a year, but certain films just inspire preemptive strikes, where people's reaction to a movie is actually a preemptive response to an imagined audience who disagrees with them. I'm opting out of the whole thing.
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 AM
It only happens a few times a year, but certain films just inspire preemptive strikes, where people's reaction to a movie is actually a preemptive response to an imagined audience who disagrees with them. I'm opting out of the whole thing.
A million years ago, I ran point on a short marketing campaign with WeRateDogs, and I remember thinking even then that the college student who was running this giant social empire was the antithesis of most influencers - he was down to earth, kind, and thoughtful. Time has proven me correct.
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
A million years ago, I ran point on a short marketing campaign with WeRateDogs, and I remember thinking even then that the college student who was running this giant social empire was the antithesis of most influencers - he was down to earth, kind, and thoughtful. Time has proven me correct.
Everyone knows I'm a sucker for all things Cullen Bunn, but still, I love this nonprofit idea. Kids need community, and building safe spaces for tabletop and age-appropriate horror can help put them on a healthy path as they move into adulthood.
Horror Writer Cullen Bunn Launches Nonprofit The Midnight Lantern Foundation
Horror writer Cullen Bunn is launching The Midnight Lantern Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated to supporting families in need through the power of genre storytelling.
www.fangoria.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Everyone knows I'm a sucker for all things Cullen Bunn, but still, I love this nonprofit idea. Kids need community, and building safe spaces for tabletop and age-appropriate horror can help put them on a healthy path as they move into adulthood.
Just watched the series finale for STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION ("All Good Things..."), which was the first episode of any kind of STAR TREK I'd watched in 10+ years. Just marking this occasion so that when you next hear from me and I'm two seasons into a NEXT GENERATION rewatch, you'll know why.
February 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Just watched the series finale for STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION ("All Good Things..."), which was the first episode of any kind of STAR TREK I'd watched in 10+ years. Just marking this occasion so that when you next hear from me and I'm two seasons into a NEXT GENERATION rewatch, you'll know why.
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Today CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD is on Hulu.
Which means, if you bundle, it's also on Disney+.
Which means your toddler should skip BLUEY today and watch CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD instead.
Which means, if you bundle, it's also on Disney+.
Which means your toddler should skip BLUEY today and watch CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD instead.
February 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Today CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD is on Hulu.
Which means, if you bundle, it's also on Disney+.
Which means your toddler should skip BLUEY today and watch CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD instead.
Which means, if you bundle, it's also on Disney+.
Which means your toddler should skip BLUEY today and watch CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD instead.
THE ‘BURBS (1989): Couldn’t quite figure out why this movie was being remade as a show, so I went back and rewatched it. It’s actually the perfect film for the NextDoor / Facebook Group era. Just a bunch of absolute idiots obsessing over anyone that isn’t them.
February 10, 2026 at 1:14 AM
THE ‘BURBS (1989): Couldn’t quite figure out why this movie was being remade as a show, so I went back and rewatched it. It’s actually the perfect film for the NextDoor / Facebook Group era. Just a bunch of absolute idiots obsessing over anyone that isn’t them.
This is me telling you to party* like it's 1999**
*apply to full-time film critic positions
**yeah no 1999 is right
*apply to full-time film critic positions
**yeah no 1999 is right
Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
The A.V. Club hiring Film Critic in Greater Chicago Area | LinkedIn
Posted 8:42:22 PM. The A.V. Club is seeking an experienced Film Critic to join our team of trenchant writers and…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
This is me telling you to party* like it's 1999**
*apply to full-time film critic positions
**yeah no 1999 is right
*apply to full-time film critic positions
**yeah no 1999 is right
“I don’t believe in the chair. But I’m going to obey the chair.” It's the wild fucking west out here, folks, and I find it utterly charming*.
*since I work from home and don't need to move my car
*since I work from home and don't need to move my car
Philly residents thought they had a winter parking system. Then the snow stuck around.
Philly's flimsy parking norms are starting to collapse.
share.inquirer.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
“I don’t believe in the chair. But I’m going to obey the chair.” It's the wild fucking west out here, folks, and I find it utterly charming*.
*since I work from home and don't need to move my car
*since I work from home and don't need to move my car
It is so, so painful to be a fan of the one Seattle sports team that has never made it to the championship (Mariners) while NOT being a fan of the OTHER Seattle sports team that just won a championship (Seahawks).
February 9, 2026 at 3:33 AM
It is so, so painful to be a fan of the one Seattle sports team that has never made it to the championship (Mariners) while NOT being a fan of the OTHER Seattle sports team that just won a championship (Seahawks).
Brutal to watch Drake Maye’s string of terrible playoff games continue. Can’t be mad about the Seahawks winning, though — I know too many fans from my hometown. Also, can’t be mad about the Krafts eating shit tonight.
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Brutal to watch Drake Maye’s string of terrible playoff games continue. Can’t be mad about the Seahawks winning, though — I know too many fans from my hometown. Also, can’t be mad about the Krafts eating shit tonight.
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"OHHH RICKY'S HERE!" I just shouted from the couch to my cats who do not care.
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
"OHHH RICKY'S HERE!" I just shouted from the couch to my cats who do not care.
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No Kings includes Draft Kings
February 8, 2026 at 11:49 PM
No Kings includes Draft Kings
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Polymarket pulling HARD for Sebulba.
February 8, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Polymarket pulling HARD for Sebulba.
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judge a quarterback by whether or not he defrauds millions of dollars from poor people
February 8, 2026 at 8:26 PM
judge a quarterback by whether or not he defrauds millions of dollars from poor people
The Patriots are an indefensible franchise, owned by the worst fucking people, and yet, my wife is from Foxboro and so I have no choice but to stan. #superbowl
February 8, 2026 at 11:21 PM
The Patriots are an indefensible franchise, owned by the worst fucking people, and yet, my wife is from Foxboro and so I have no choice but to stan. #superbowl
Everything I post for the next three good will have the #Superbowl tag and I encourage you to mute it.
February 8, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Everything I post for the next three good will have the #Superbowl tag and I encourage you to mute it.
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The patriots are going to win because we are eternally imprisoned in the bush era
February 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM
The patriots are going to win because we are eternally imprisoned in the bush era
When you order stuff from @ignitionpress.bsky.social it comes wrapped in very snazzy tissue paper (the order was two RIPCORD variants and one DELUGE variant because there’s no @cullenbunn.bsky.social series I won’t buy).
February 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
When you order stuff from @ignitionpress.bsky.social it comes wrapped in very snazzy tissue paper (the order was two RIPCORD variants and one DELUGE variant because there’s no @cullenbunn.bsky.social series I won’t buy).
My goodness, the first 150 pages of REKT are very, very unpleasant. Like reading a Chuck Palahniuk novel about snuff films. Good, engaging, just unpleasant.
February 8, 2026 at 9:08 PM
My goodness, the first 150 pages of REKT are very, very unpleasant. Like reading a Chuck Palahniuk novel about snuff films. Good, engaging, just unpleasant.