Matthew Patron

Queer horror + comedy + teen movie fan that's just trying to find his way, and watching a buttload of movies on the way.

Favorite films

  • Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
  • The Substance
  • Weekend
  • Requiem for a Dream

All
  • Another Simple Favor

    ★★★½

  • Clown in a Cornfield

    ★★★★

  • X

    ★★★★½

  • Ballerina

    ★★★½

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Another Simple Favor

2025

★★★½ Liked Watched

Okay, I'm surprised I dug this sequel more than I did the original when I first saw that (I do think the original is the overall better film, though). I thought the mystery this time was compelling, the Italy location was a nice change of pace, I was surprised at how queer it got and it's still pretty funny, even if I felt certain scenes needed a trimming for pacing. And, as many gays are claiming, Henry Golding's shower scene is indeed iconic and worth the ission alone.

I'm perplexed at the middling reviews this seems to be getting from many; I had a good time.

Clown in a Cornfield

2025

★★★★ Liked Watched

As someone who had no knowledge of this property or its fanbase going in, I really quite enjoyed CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD. It knows exactly what it is and is quite funny as a result, while balancing the humor with horror and YA tropes pretty well. I really liked the characters, even if I could've taken more scenes to flesh them out. The smalltown Missouri setting was a good choice, because as one of my mutuals on here pointed out…

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Lazy Susan

2020

★★½ 1

Imagine if the pandemic doesn't stop and Sean Hayes gets the Best Actor Oscar for Lazy Susan (2020) dir. Nick Peet.

Sinners

2025

★★★★★ Liked Watched

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.