Gemma Bovery (Anne Fontaine, 2014) Are you familiar with a British graphic novel entitled Gemma Bovery? No? Neither was I. When I … More
Category: movie reviews
In “Jurassic World,” 3D Dinosaurs Eat 2D Humans (and That’s a Good Thing)
Jurassic World (Colin Trevorrow, 2015) In Jurassic World, dinosaurs rule. Brought back from extinction by the machinations of mad scientists and businessmen, … More
In “Spy,” a Fine Supporting Team Propels Agent Melissa McCarthy to 00-Comedy
[NOTE: I reviewed this on the radio on June 5, along with “Entourage” and “San Andreas.” The reviews start at 38min. … More
For Better or for Worse, “Entourage” Is Loyal to Its Roots
[NOTE: I reviewed this on the radio on June 5, along with “Spy” and “San Andreas.” The reviews start at 38min. … More
The Repeat vs. The Repeater, or Notes vs. Guns: The Mild Pleasures of “Pitch Perfect 2” and “Slow West”
I am a little behind on some of my movie reviewing, but thought I would nevertheless post a short two-fer. … More
“San Andreas” Is Terrible to a Fault
[NOTE: I reviewed this on the radio on June 5, along with “Entourage” and “Spy.” The reviews start at 38min. on the … More
“Tomorrowland” Is Yesterday’s News
Tomorrowland (Brad Bird, 2015) In a world, where nothing and no one is interesting … you will spend over two … More
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Is an Exciting and Kinetic Blend of Old and New
Mad Max: Fury Road (George Miller, 2015) I’m going on the air today to talk about the Hollywood production and … More
May 15 – Midday Cinemorphosis: Tentpoles, Tadpoles, Studios and Streams
[NOTE: Missed the show? Check out the podcast!] Join host Dan Rodricks and me, Midday film critic Christopher Llewellyn Reed – Chair and … More
Maryland Film Festival 2015, Days 4 and 5: Stevenson Student Sessions + Movies
Sadly, on Saturday, the fourth day of the 2015 Maryland Film Festival, I started coming down with some kind of virus of some … More
