X-Men: Apocalypse (Bryan Singer, 2016) As the film begins, we hear a familiar, English-accented voice (James McAvoy, aka the younger…
Come Back, Shane! The Engaging Mess (and Missed Opportunities) of “The Nice Guys”
The Nice Guys (Shane Black, 2016) Writer/director Shane Black – known for penning the 1980s blockbuster Lethal Weapon and the 1990s flop The Long…
“The Angry Birds Movie” Entertains While Promoting Brand Awareness
The Angry Birds Movie (Clay Kaytis/Fergal Reilly, 2016) I have a confession to make: I have never played Angry Birds.…
In the Beautiful “A Bigger Splash,” the Bloated Third Act Needs CPR
A Bigger Splash (Luca Guadagnino, 2016) It’s all so interesting … until it isn’t. Italian director Luca Guadagnino, in his first…
“Reel Talk” – with Chris Reed and Marie Westhaver – on “GreenRoom,” “Keanu” and “Captain America: Civil War”
Welcome to the fifth episode of the 2015-2016 season of Dragon Digital Media‘s Reel Talk with Christopher Llewellyn Reed . My guest this time was…
Post-2016 Maryland Film Festival Coverage, Part 1, for Bmoreart and Hammer to Nail
Last week, on the Monday before the 2016 Maryland Film Festival, Bmoreart published my preview piece on this year’s offerings. Today’s…
“Captain America: Civil War” Pits Brawn Against Brawn, Yet Again, Only This Time, It’s Personal
Captain America: Civil War (Anthony Russo/Joe Russo, 2016) My favorite superhero film in the current age of the ever-expanding Marvelverse…
Get Ready for Five Days of “Film for Everyone.” The Maryland Film Festival Begins Tonight!
The 2016 Maryland Film Festival is upon us. It features over 40 features and over 80 short films, from all over…
“Roughly Speaking” on “Green Room,” “Keanu” and “The Jungle Book”
On yesterday’s edition of Dan Rodricks’ Roughly Speaking podcast for The Baltimore Sun, we discussed three films currently out in cinemas: Green Room, The Jungle Book and Keanu.…
In “Keanu,” Key & Peele Are Mostly Goody for a Few Laughs
Keanu (Peter Atencio, 2016) Who doesn’t love the sketch-comedy duo Key & Peele (that’s Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele), hosts of a…
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