[NOTE: I reviewed this on the radio on June 5, along with “Entourage” and “San Andreas.” The reviews start at 38min.…
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.…
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.…
“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…
“Tomorrowland” Is Yesterday’s News
Tomorrowland (Brad Bird, 2015) In a world, where nothing and no one is interesting … you will spend over two…
“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…
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…
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…
Maryland Film Festival 2015, Day 3: The Documentary Panel and “God Bless the Child”
Yesterday was the third day of the 2015 Maryland Film Festival. It was another working day for me, so I couldn’t make it…
“Far from the Madding Crowd” Is Imperfect, Yet Brisk and Beautiful
Far from the Madding Crowd (Thomas Vinterberg, 2015) First published in 1874, Far from the Madding Crowd was English writer Thomas Hardy‘s…