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.

6/6/14 6/6/14

Movie Review: Cold in July

I really dug Jim Mickle's pulpy crime thriller COLD IN JULY for its gritty atmosphere and uncomfortable suspense.

7/19/13 7/19/13

Book Review: Stephen King's Joyland

JOYLAND is a wonderful mashup of the pulp crime genre and Stephen King's trademark supernatural plot elements.

4/23/13 4/23/13

Review and a Brew: 'Dead Man Down'

My quick video review of DEAD MAN DOWN, while enjoying a delicious craft beer.

Reel Recon

Movie Review: Cold in July

Book Review: Stephen King's Joyland

Review and a Brew: 'Dead Man Down'

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