Ari Mattes

Ari Mattes completed his PhD in American film and literature at the University of Sydney and worked at ANU and the University of Sydney before Notre Dame. He has published widely on multiple aspects of cinema, literature and culture.

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Seven good films out of ten – a surprisingly strong year for the Oscars

Seven good films out of ten – a surprisingly strong year for the Oscars

For the first time in years, most of the films nominated for Best Picture are genuinely good. From Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value to Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, the Oscars may finally be recognising cinema worth watching.