Matthew Robison, University of South Florida, Author at Study Breaks

Claes Bang as Dracula in the BBC series Dracula

BBC’s ‘Dracula’ Attempts To Be Subversive but Fails to Find Its Purpose

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

A seemingly ambitious project, the series falls prey to poor execution and hollow characterization.…

January 31, 2020

Vinegar Syndrome Is Preserving the Cinematic Oddities of the Past

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Spanning everything from arthouse to horror, the home video label makes it a mission to restore overlooked film curiosities from the past.…

January 28, 2020

Valancourt Is Reissuing Nearly Forgotten Works of Horror, Gothic and LGBTQIA+ Fiction

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

This small publishing duo is making waves with their thoughtful reissues of out of print novels.…

January 17, 2020

9 Upcoming Horror Films You Need to See in 2020

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The year 2020 is filled to the brim with exciting adaptations, sequels, and re-imaginings.…

January 13, 2020

D.A. Fowler Is the Underappreciated Horror Author You Need to Read

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Dark humor, messy gore and surreal turns characterize her impressive run in the early ‘90s.…

January 10, 2020

The Top 10 Essential Punk and Hardcore Releases of 2019

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Moving away from lo-fi demos and unfussy EPs, the best punk and hardcore exhibited a tendency toward spirited ambition.…

January 9, 2020

‘Dorohedoro’ Is Netflix’s Long-Awaited Adaptation of a Manga Cult Classic

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The series opens with a lizard man eating a sorcerer's head. Need I say more?…

December 16, 2019

‘The Irishman’ Is Martin Scorsese’s Latest Masterpiece

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The deft reworking of his criminal origin narrative yields total tragedy.…

December 7, 2019

‘Knives Out’ Is a Masterful Reworking of Murder Mystery Tropes

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Rian Johnson’s latest film uses an unconventional whodunnit to look at contemporary issues.…

December 3, 2019

What I Learned From Visiting Over 50 Used Bookstores In Six Months

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

They have a charm that can't be matched by the large corporate chains.…

November 24, 2019

More Popular Than Ever, Noirvember Celebrates Film Noir 10 Years On

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Time to break out the fedora and a pack of cigarettes while imitating your favorite hard-boiled detectives.…

November 14, 2019

‘Creepshow’ Hews Close to Its Predecessor, But Fails to Capture Its Spirit

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The new horror series succeeds when it experiments, but is held back by its uneven production values and its overly reverent approach to the original 1982 franchise.…

November 8, 2019

5 Slasher Films to Pair With ‘American Horror Story: 1984’

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Learn the slasher pastiche origins of the popular, long-running series.…

November 1, 2019

10 Spooky Albums to Listen to This Halloween Season

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

From dub to off-kilter anarcho-punk, these recordings find freedom in the macabre.…

October 25, 2019

‘Chainsaw Man’: Shonen Jump’s Popular New Manga Reveres Immaturity

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Even amidst a future, supernatural dystopia, this manga still sees hope at the heart of humanity.…

October 19, 2019

‘Untitled Goose Game’ Is a Celebration of Necessary Chaos

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

This clever combination of the stealth and point-and-click subgenres encourages a penchant for mayhem.…

October 11, 2019

‘Ad Astra’: James Gray’s New Film Displays His Sci-Fi Filmmaking Skills

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

This new space adventure combines character development and a fantastic setting to show off Gray's mastery of the genre and storytelling.…

October 3, 2019

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