Matthew Foster


Matthew has never been convicted of killing any of the many quasi-filmmakers who create abominations on celluloid each year. He is, however, in favor of such heroic acts. What can be more criminal than burying must-see gems in mountains of video trash? He’s made it his job to uncover the art. Does that sound arrogant? Good. Who needs a wishy-washy critic? Matthew is the director of the Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival, which annually brings filmmakers, features, and the best in short film to Atlanta. He writes a monthly film column for the short fiction review magazine, The Fix and maintains a film criticism website, FosteronFilm.com.

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The Big Thing 8 votes, average: 3.63 out of 58 votes, average: 3.63 out of 58 votes, average: 3.63 out of 58 votes, average: 3.63 out of 58 votes, average: 3.63 out of 5

Dark Comedy about  Sexuality in  Live-Action
May 11, 2010

It’s 1889 and the world is about to end thanks to an unlikely friendship between Lucifer and Archangel Michael.

D-I-M, Deus in Machina 9 votes, average: 4.33 out of 59 votes, average: 4.33 out of 59 votes, average: 4.33 out of 59 votes, average: 4.33 out of 59 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5

Sci-Fi about  Redemption in  Special FX
March 7, 2010

In a bleak future, a lost soul seeks desperate measures to escape his luck. The punishment if caught? Years spent locked up in his own personal nightmare.

Zombeer 14 votes, average: 4.29 out of 514 votes, average: 4.29 out of 514 votes, average: 4.29 out of 514 votes, average: 4.29 out of 514 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5

Horror about  Desperation in  Live-Action
February 7, 2010

What happens when you mix zombies and beer? You get a seemingly unstoppable way to spread a zombie virus.

That’s Magic! 12 votes, average: 4.25 out of 512 votes, average: 4.25 out of 512 votes, average: 4.25 out of 512 votes, average: 4.25 out of 512 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5

Musical about  Redemption in  Live-Action
November 29, 2009

A dispassionate master of the stage is brought to see the magic around us every day

The Three Rs 3 votes, average: 2.67 out of 53 votes, average: 2.67 out of 53 votes, average: 2.67 out of 53 votes, average: 2.67 out of 53 votes, average: 2.67 out of 5

Instructional about  Crime in  Live-Action
October 18, 2009

Killed a wandering hobo on your afternoon drive through the woods? No worries. This 1940′s style instructional video will help put the whole mess behind you.

The Great Detective 10 votes, average: 4.00 out of 510 votes, average: 4.00 out of 510 votes, average: 4.00 out of 510 votes, average: 4.00 out of 510 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5

Action about  Crime in  Live-Action
September 13, 2009

Our hero faces danger and dames in this classic crime-fighter archetype.

The Hunt for Gollum 2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5

Fantasy about  Conquest in  Live-Action
August 3, 2009

Devoted fans give tribute to the Lord of the Rings trilogy in this epic fan film made for under £3,000.

Turn 4 votes, average: 4.25 out of 54 votes, average: 4.25 out of 54 votes, average: 4.25 out of 54 votes, average: 4.25 out of 54 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5

Dramedy about  Life & Society in  Live-Action
May 18, 2009

Looking for shortcuts past traffic, Christine and Leo both drove into an alleyway, only to find themselves stranded in an absurd concrete jungle.

Sparks 6 votes, average: 2.00 out of 56 votes, average: 2.00 out of 56 votes, average: 2.00 out of 56 votes, average: 2.00 out of 56 votes, average: 2.00 out of 5

Dark Comedy about  Sexuality in  Live-Action
March 15, 2009

A twisted story of two parents who yearn for the youth of their children.

The Fifth 8 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 58 votes, average: 4.38 out of 5

Dark Comedy about  Friendship in  Live-Action
February 9, 2009

There’s one in every group—the guy who always shows up late because he can’t get away from work—like serial killing. Warning: this is a dark, dark comedy. Enter at your own risk.

Check Please 3 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 53 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5

Dark Comedy about  Family in  Live-Action
December 1, 2008

Introducing your new lady to your parents can be an interesting experience — or it can be awkward, painfully intense and totally uncalled-for. Thanks, Dad!

The Wright Stuff 1 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 5

Adventure about  Life & Society in  Live-Action
October 20, 2008

Rollicking period-spoof tells the untold tales of the Wright Brothers—airplane inventors and adventurers extraordinaire! First ep of a series.

Teenage Bikini Vampire 1 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 5

Comedy about  Love in  Live-Action
August 17, 2008

Possibly “the finest low-budget vampire beach movie of all time.”

I Am Stamos 1 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 5

Dark Comedy about  in  Live-Action
July 6, 2008

For character-actor Andy Shrub, life means always playing the sidekick. What would life be like if he was a leading man? Somebody like…John Stamos?

Daddy Why? 1 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 5

Drama about  Childhood in  Live-Action
May 26, 2008

Life and Death, explained by a father to his daughter. Starring a bunny. Creepy.

Out There 2 votes, average: 3.50 out of 52 votes, average: 3.50 out of 52 votes, average: 3.50 out of 52 votes, average: 3.50 out of 52 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5

Sci-Fi about  Desperation in  Live-Action
April 6, 2008

All is not what it seems in this psychological, sci-fi thriller with top-notch acting and production quality.

Genesis Antipode 1 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 5

Thriller about  Desperation in  Live-Action
February 17, 2008

In this post-apocalypic world, only two people have survived—too bad they don’t get along.

Katasumi / In a Corner Gakko No Kaidan G 4 votes, average: 3.00 out of 54 votes, average: 3.00 out of 54 votes, average: 3.00 out of 54 votes, average: 3.00 out of 54 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5

Horror about  Desperation in  Live-Action
January 13, 2008

Before Ju-On and The Grudge, Takashi Shimizu had to prove his new edgy take on horror in the form of two short films—this is the first.

Puppet 4 votes, average: 4.00 out of 54 votes, average: 4.00 out of 54 votes, average: 4.00 out of 54 votes, average: 4.00 out of 54 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5

Horror about  Conquest in  Animation
December 16, 2007

A friendly, handmade puppet takes on a life of its own in this horrific hand-drawn animation by Patrick Smith.

Holiday Romance 2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 52 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5

Comedy about  Greed in  Live-Action
November 18, 2007

Quirky British comedy about a crook who finds himself trapped in the home of a person away on holiday.

Inside 9 votes, average: 4.56 out of 59 votes, average: 4.56 out of 59 votes, average: 4.56 out of 59 votes, average: 4.56 out of 59 votes, average: 4.56 out of 5

Thriller about  Desperation in  Live-Action
October 28, 2007

This doctor has her work cut out for her as she struggles to resolve the conflicting voices inside the chaotic mind of a patient with multiple-personalities.

Hotel Chevalier 2 votes, average: 4.50 out of 52 votes, average: 4.50 out of 52 votes, average: 4.50 out of 52 votes, average: 4.50 out of 52 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5

Dramedy about  Love in  Live-Action
October 7, 2007

Wes Anderson gives us a glimpse into the dysfunctional relationship between a hotel hermit and his ex-girlfriend served up with Anderson’s no lack of quirkiness.