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Mr. Reed’s Metaphysical Neighborhood Presents the Best Technical and Artistic Film Work of 2014

Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its 2015 Oscar nominations. Some time before the official February 22 live broadcast of the … More

1/16/15: Midday on “Hollywood and the End of the Cold War”

[NOTE: If you missed the live show, you can still listen to its podcast.] On Friday, January 16, Linda DeLibero – Director, … More

Bryn Upton, Christopher Llewellyn Reed, Cold War, Dan Rodricks, linda delibero

Mr. Reed’s Metaphysical Neighborhood Presents the Best Film Acting of 2014

Here is my best attempt at selecting the most noteworthy film performances – or my “above-the-line” awards – for 2014. Two … More

Mr. Reed’s Metaphysical Neighborhood Presents the Best and Worst Films of 2014

For an explanation of my blog post title, check out my “best of” list from last year. For my picks … More

A Midday Preview of Coming Attractions & Current Cinema: 12/5/14 @ 1pm

[NOTE: If you missed the show, you can download the podcast here.] It’s time again for our annual end-of-year movie show … More

Second Episode of “Reel Talk” Now Available

The second episode of Reel Talk with Christopher Llewellyn Reed, on HCC-TV, is now available. My second guest was a former student of mine, Stevenson University/Howard … More

Ben Tschirgi, Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Midday on the Great War at the Movies: 11/7/14 @ 1pm

[NOTE: If you missed the show, you can listen to the podcast on the WYPR website.] World War I began … More

Christopher Llewellyn Reed, Dan Rodricks, great war, linda delibero, Midday, world war 1

Goin’, Goin’, “Gone Girl” Fincher: Midday on Film, 10/3/14 @ 1pm

[NOTE: If you missed our show, check out the podcast.] Born in 1962, David Fincher began his directing career in … More

9/21/14: “The Skeleton Twins” at Cinema Sundays at the Charles

The Skeleton Twins (Craig Johnson, 2014) Come join me this Sunday, September 21, at 10:30am, as I present writer/director Craig Johnson’s … More

9/5/14: Happy Birthday, Mr. Herzog! Midday on Film Celebrates the Madness and Genius of Bavaria’s Favorite Cinematic Son

[NOTE: If you missed the show, you can still listen to the podcast.] Born in 1942 in Munich, Werner Herzog … More

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