Matthew Roe

Personal Statement

By Matthew Roe | November 2018

The college application process is intimidating in its own right, but when thrown into the mix with almost non-existent support structures, difficult…

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The college application process is intimidating in its own right, but when thrown into the mix with almost non-existent support structures, difficult...

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This one was a real chore to sit through. I know that isn’t the most ringing endorsement, however, as this film oozes with creativity and monotony in...

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A sleep-deprived mind can be a dangerous, self-destructive engine; or at least that is the warning in this weird, warped cinematic oddity. Phillip Guzman...

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The American Western was once Hollywood’s biggest export, though it eventually faced gradual decline and stagnation. While there have been great Westerns...

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We seem to be on the cusp of a possible resurgence in minimalist coming-of-age filmmaking, with several works (most notably Amman Abbasi’s Dayveon)...

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The most dispiriting experiences you can have watching a film are directly tied to spoiled potential. Ramaa Mosley has already established herself as a...

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It’s rare that a single evening’s shenanigans are so batshit insane that when it ends you are relieved that it’s done, but also equally disappointed...

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Just picture it: the first few seconds of your first impression is engulfed in snide narration and hyperactive trigger warnings promising a tidal wave of...

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What we experience in childhood, to our person and to those around us, shape the very outlook we have on life. In turn, these experiences craft how we...

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Though it isn’t all that rare to witness the late Lemmy of Motörhead in a schlocky low-budget horror film, as he starred in several throughout the late...

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