Matt Brennan
Matt Brennan is the TV critic for Indiewire's Thompson on Hollywood! His writing has also appeared in Slant Magazine, LA Weekly, Slate, Deadspin, and Flavorwire, among other publications. He lives in New Orleans and tweets about what he's watching @thefilmgoer.
Latest by Matt Brennan
Along with several other films, Kim A. Snyder's shattering feature about the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre seeks to generate more than thoughts and prayers.
Unnerving new documentaries from Robert Kenner and Alex Gibney explore the intersection of technology, security, and nuclear war.
As the worlds of film and television collide, so do their respective awards givers—nowhere more prominently than in the realm of documentaries.
From a battle of British detectives to "the master of the Senate," TV Academy history suggests that Courtney B. Vance's road to Emmy is no walk in the park.
Fall TV Preview: As where, when, and how we watch TV continues to evolve, so does the Emmys' use, and effectiveness, as a promotional tool.
A critics' darling turned sore disappointment, Showtime's spy drama is once again clicking on all cylinders. (Spoilers ahead if you're not caught up.)
In two of TV's best animated series—one short form, one sitcom-length—it's affection, not alienation, that wins out.
The five films nominated for Outstanding Documentary/Nonfiction Special attempt to understand several of the most creative minds of the 20th century.
The TV Academy's appreciation for two food-centric series from Netflix and Bravo reflects the medium's embrace of fine dining.
NBC skirted controversies and sold itself, but Brazilian filmmakers Fernando Meirelles and Daniela Thomas still managed to capture the host nation's culture with moments of pared-down power.
The third season of Mike Judge's tech-sector satire reveals its soft heart—good and weird in all the right places.
With nominations for "Getting On," "The Big Bang Theory," and "Horace and Pete," Metcalf deserves recognition as one of our most versatile, compassionate performers.
