Matt Clark, a film aficionado and blogger from Minneapolis, dedicates his leisure time to watching movies, penning reviews, savoring coffee, cycling, managing his cats, and bragging about the vibrant local movie scene to all who are interested.
His primary platform for film critique is kino-ventura.blogspot.com.
Read more about Matt in his own words below – we’re fortunate he’s joined the Minnesota Film Critics Alliance.
How long have you been producing content about movies?
5 years
Where do you live and/or produce content about movies?
Minneapolis
What type of content do you produce about movies?
Written – both for my own blog and for other blogs and zines. I have been on a few podcasts but do not host one of my own.
What motivated you to create content about movies?
Excitement around lesser-known older films mostly and the desire to create dialogue around those films. Also my total enthusiasm for the in-person theatrical experience and finding ways to support it both locally and while traveling.
What inspired your love of movies?
Those first few movies you go to as a kid were so transformative for me and such memorable experiences. It felt so special and I quickly developed a kind of reverence for the theater.
What do you enjoy most about living in Minnesota?
I think we really punch above our weight in cycling, cinema, and book stores. All great things.
What is your favorite movie theater in Minnesota?
RIP Uptown. I hang my hat largely at the Trylon and the Main these days.
What are some of your favorite movies from the past year (2023)?
Past Lives, Perfect Days, La Bete, A Thousand and One, Fallen Leaves
What are your favorite movies set in Minnesota?
Dario Argento’s Trauma
What are your Social Media accounts?
mplsmat on Instagram, MplsMatt on LB, and kinoventura.bsky.social
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