Mr. Reed’s Metaphysical Neighborhood Presents the Best Technical and Artistic Film Work of 2016

On Tuesday, January 24, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the 2017 Oscar nominees. Three days later, … More

Mr. Reed’s Metaphysical Neighborhood Presents the Best and Worst Films of 2016

[For an explanation of my blog post title, check out my “best of” list from 2013.] Below you will find lists of … More

“Roughly Speaking” Podcast on Hollywood Epics, “Ben-Hur,” “Hell or High Water” and “War Dogs”

Today, Linda DeLibero – Director, Film and Media Studies, Johns Hopkins University – and Christopher Llewellyn Reed (that’s me) – Chair and Professor, Department … More

“Hell or High Water” Is a Brilliant Existential Western Crime Thriller

Hell or High Water (David Mackenzie, 2016) It’s early morning in West Texas. The camera drifts lazily over and through … More