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.
'Taken 2' Still Stimulating Despite Absurdity
As silly as TAKEN 2 turns out to be, the action sequences are entertaining and there’s a heartwarming family element to the story.
No Serious Lessons or Consequences in Burton’s 'Frankenweenie'
FRANKENWEENIE is an average animated tale made for kids. There are no consequences for misbehavior and no major lessons other than: stay true to oneself.