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.
Interview: Zoe Lister-Jones on 'Band Aid'
I interview Zoe Lister-Jones about her film BAND AID, about her decision to hire an all-female crew, and about how Jewish identity enters into her art.
Q&A: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Discusses ‘Don Jon,’ Optimism, and Taking Risks
I sat down with Joseph Gordon-Levitt for a roundtable interview in Boston, where we discussed influences for his film DON JON, his optimistic nature, and taking risks in filmmaking.
'Safety Not Guaranteed' Is Enjoyable When Focusing on Time Travel
Colin Trevorrow’s indie dramedy SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED is a heartfelt and enjoyable movie, when it’s just focusing on time travel.