Matthew Simpson

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The Thing (1982)

Still a masterpiece, and really holds up even on digital.

Identity (2003)
4K UHD

You know, it kinda falls apart a little if you think about it too much, but it's such a fun riff on And Then There Were None, with such a great cast, who even cares.

The End of Oak Street (2026)

Well, this is a ton of fun. Love the 1980s aesthetic but also how they capture the vibe of the kinds of movies I loved as a kid. Love that it isn't afraid to get a little violent.

Can't wait to watch it 1000 more times.

Mars Attacks! (1996)
4K UHD

I first saw this movie in cinemas when it was released and I've never really understood why it failed at the box office, even when you consider it came out the same year as Independence Day.

Anyway, it looks and sounds great in 4k. I think because the CG isn't really trying to look real, it's easy to forgive any compositing imperfections and just see the incredible details.

Obsession (2026)
4K UHD

The audio quality on this release really heightens the mood it's going for, both in small moments and some of the big ones. One scene involving a brick and a window, in particular, feels a lot more visceral when you can hear so much more detail.

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