Robocop (José Padilha, 2014) Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 Robocop was a masterful blend of violent action thriller and social satire. The film slyly … More
Author: chrisreedfilm
Christopher Llewellyn Reed is a film critic, filmmaker, and educator. A member of the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic, he is Managing Editor at Film Festival Today; lead film critic at Hammer to Nail; the host of the award-winning Reel Talk with Christopher Llewellyn Reed, from Dragon Digital Media; and the author of Film Editing: Theory and Practice. In addition, he is one of the cohosts of The Fog of Truth, a podcast devoted to documentary cinema.
“The Monuments Men,” or George Clooney’s very own “Ocean’s 7-Eleven”
The Monuments Men (George Clooney, 2014) The Monuments Men, the story of 7 middle-aged academics who enlist in the Allied-Forces … More
2013 Movie Mishmash – Short Blurbs on 8 Films I Never Reviewed
Hey, folks – it’s a big deal that I present these 8 reviews NOT in alphabetical order (or any order, for … More
February 7 @ 1pm! Midday on Cinematic Adaptation
[UPDATE: Missed the show? Please listen to the podcast!] On Friday, February 7, Linda DeLibero (Director, Film and Media Studies, Johns Hopkins … More
“The Invisible Woman” Casts a Powerful Shadow
The Invisible Woman (Ralph Fiennes, 2013) “There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast.” … More
Oscar Nominations 2014
The 2014 Oscar nominations were announced Thursday, January 16, in the morning, and you can voice your preferences by visiting … More
“Lone Survivor” – Much Better Than Its Taglines
Lone Survivor (Peter Berg, 2013) The taglines for Lone Survivor include such gems as: “There’s a storm inside of us. A drive;” … More
She’s So Smart. That’s What I Like About “Her”
Her (Spike Jonze, 2013) Her, a movie about a man who falls in love with a sentient computer operating system, … More
Misadmirogyny: “August: Osage County” and the Women of Tracy Letts
August: Osage County (John Wells, 2013) Depending on how you feel about family dysfunction, your reaction to the latest cinematic adaptation … More
Friday January 10 on WYPR’s Midday with Dan Rodricks: 3 films x 3 reviews
[NOTE: Time was not on our side today – either that or I just talked too much (this was … More
