The Hateful Eight (Quentin Tarantino, 2015) Writer/director Quentin Tarantino – since his debut, Reservoir Dogs, one of the United States’ noted auteurs – released…
Mr. Reed’s Metaphysical Neighborhood Presents the Best and Worst Films of 2015
[For an explanation of my blog post title, check out my “best of” list from 2013.] So here we go ……
Reviews of “Christmas, Again” and “Lamb” on “Hammer to Nail”
Happy Holidays! I wrote two reviews for Hammer to Nail last week, on Christmas, Again and Lamb. Enjoy!
“Carol” is a Marvel (and Perfect Holiday Treat)
Carol (Todd Haynes, 2015) I have read two books by Patricia Highsmith – The Talented Mr. Ripley and Strangers on a Train –…
Three Christmas Misfires: “Joy,” “The Danish Girl” and “Daddy’s Home”
I was all ready to give each of the movies, below, a full review, but then holiday travel got in…
“The Big Short” Is a Terrific Romp Through Financial Disaster
The Big Short (Adam McKay, 2015) What is it about Michael Lewis? He’s an author of nonfiction bestsellers whose books…
My review of John Magary’s “The Mend” on “Hammer to Nail”
I had another review published at Hammer to Nail last week, of John Magary’s The Mend. Check it out. Here’s the link.
The Force Is with Rodricks and Reed: “Roughly Speaking” on “Star Wars”
On today’s edition of Dan Rodricks‘ Baltimore Sun “Roughly Speaking” podcast, we discussed the new Star Wars film and its place in the overall legacy…
In “Sisters,” Amy and Tina Are Definitely Doin’ It Just for Themselves
Sisters (Jason Moore, 2015) With my deepest apologies to Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin, but Sisters, the new film from Jason Moore (Pitch…
The Pleasures of “Youth” Are Fleeting
Youth (Paolo Sorrentino, 2015) Italian director Paolo Sorrentino – winner of the Best Foreign Film Oscar in 2014 for his…
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