Welcome to the second episode of the 2016-2017 season of Dragon Digital Media‘s Reel Talk with Christopher Llewellyn Reed. My guest this time … More
Category: movie reviews
In Visually Stunning (If Derivative) “Arrival,” a Powerful Amy Adams Offers Hope and Peace for All Time
Arrival (Denis Villeneuve, 2016) There is much to admire and love in Arrival, the new film from Canadian director Denis Villeneuve, a … More
3 Reviews @hammertonail, of “The Eagle Huntress,” “Moonlight” and “Sonita” + @middleburgfilm wrap-up @filmfesttoday
Hammer to Nail posted three new reviews of mine last week for The Eagle Huntress, Moonlight and Sonita. Also, Film Festival Today posted my summary … More
“Roughly Speaking” on “Certain Women,” “Moonlight” and Political Films from the Cinema Canon
Today, Linda DeLibero – Director, Film and Media Studies, Johns Hopkins University – and Christopher Llewellyn Reed (that’s me) – Chair and Professor, Department … More
“Doctor Strange” Is Yet Another Marvel Superhero Movie
Doctor Strange (Scott Derrickson, 2016) Doctor Strange, the latest in what now threatens to be an eternity of movies based … More
Professing Pacifism, “Hacksaw Ridge” Champions Carnage
Hacksaw Ridge (Mel Gibson, 2016) How much should a director’s personal history count when judging his or her work? We cinephiles … More
Exquisite “Certain Women” Showcases Four Brilliant Actresses of Our Day
[Note: This review also appeared on Film Festival Today.] Certain Women (Kelly Reichardt, 2016) Set in wintry Montana, Certain Women – the sixth … More
“Roughly Speaking” Podcast on Fall 2016 Coming Attractions
Today, Linda DeLibero – Director, Film and Media Studies, Johns Hopkins University – and Christopher Llewellyn Reed (that’s me) – Chair and Professor, Department … More
Leave Your Thinking Cap Behind, and “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” Delivers Occasional Action Goods
[Note: This review also appeared on Film Festival Today at this link.] Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Edward Zwick, 2016) I missed reading … More
“American Pastoral” Traffics in Deadly Bucolic Ennui
American Pastoral (Ewan McGregor, 2016) Actor Ewan McGregor (Miles Ahead) makes his directorial debut with American Pastoral, an extremely faithful, if also … More
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