Reel Recon
Welcome to Reel Recon, my film review blog, which features movie and book reviews, podcast episodes, and celebrity interviews from my 15+ years as a film critic.
Affleck Transcends Boston Tales with 'Argo'
With ARGO, Affleck establishes that he can transcend tales set in his native Boston to craft a well-rounded historical drama with significant depth.
'Bourne Legacy' Swaps Psychological Intrigue with Murky Science
Tony Gilroy’s spy flick THE BOURNE LEGACY isn’t close family to the original Matt Damon trilogy. It’s more like a less interesting distant cousin.