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Matthew St.Clair

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Covers:  Film, TV
Editor of Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini/contributor of various places/GALECA/OFTA Member/RT-approved/Work-in-progress..

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Matthew St.Clair’s Biography

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I'm a freelance film writer who is a member of the Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA) and has covered the Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Toronto International Film Festival. I also specialize in both queer and genre content and am a Tomatometer-approved critic.

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Eric and Pam Remain True Blood's True Power Couple

Eric and Pam Remain True Blood's True Power Couple

The vampiric duo's 'us against the world' mentality has helped them endure long after the series finale.

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The Never-Ending Neutrality of the "Straight Playing Gay" Discourse - Movie Marker

The Never-Ending Neutrality of the "Straight Playing Gay" Discourse - Movie Marker

It's no secret Hollywood has a spotty track record regarding LGBTQ+ representation, both in terms of the numb…

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'Femme' is a Visually Sumptuous Yet Tense Anti-Love Story

'Femme' is a Visually Sumptuous Yet Tense Anti-Love Story

Femme makes its case as one of the year's best movies.

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The Pitfalls of Suburban Ennui: In Praise of Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore's Collaborations | Fe...

The Pitfalls of Suburban Ennui: In Praise of Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore's Collaborations | Fe...

A feature on the great work between Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore.

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AwardsWatch - From 'Atlantics' to 'Fire Island' to 'Lingua Franca,' 10 Films That Deserve the Cri...

AwardsWatch - From 'Atlantics' to 'Fire Island' to 'Lingua Franca,' 10 Films That Deserve the Cri...

Streaming can be a valuable tool. If there's a film I want to watch and don't have on DVD, I can see if it's …

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AwardsWatch - 'Solo' Review: Théodore Pellerin is Spectacular in Heart-Rending Exploration of the...

AwardsWatch - 'Solo' Review: Théodore Pellerin is Spectacular in Heart-Rending Exploration of the...

Quebec actor Théodore Pellerin is quietly making a name for himself in Canada and the United States. He's mad…

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Closing the Book on the 96th Academy Awards

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96th Academy Awards: Final Nomination Predictions

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The moment of (possible) truth has finally arrived: My predictions for all 23 categories in the 96th Academy Awards. While making my predictions, I tried to be as correct as possible. However, because my guess is still as good as anyone’s, I did make some “No Guts, No Glory” picks. I know I won’t nail every single prediction, so I figured I’d take some big swings. Thanks for reading Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.
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A Mini-Guide on Pitching and Learning to Always Aim for the Goal

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Although my newsletter is mainly about film reviews, Oscar season, and general thoughts on what’s happening in the filmmaking world, for my last 2023 post, I wanted to do something different: A mini-guide for those looking to make their way into the freelance film journalism world or potentially those within that realm already. As someone with plenty of experience in this field, I wanted to share my guide on pitching as a way to ease one’s way into the freelancing hustle.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I initially worked for my school television station at college.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To provide insightful criticism while potentially influencing a reader's opinion.

Why did you become a journalist?

To share my lifelong love of cinema.