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.
Bond Is at His Most Beautiful in 'Skyfall'
The gorgeous cinematography and highly stylized visuals in SKYFALL easily make Bond the most beautiful he’s ever been.
The World’s Smallest Violin Plays for 'A Late Quartet'
A LATE QUARTET seems like a gripping drama. But if I hadn’t been reviewing it, I would have turned off the film halfway through; that’s how bored I was.
Disney’s 'Wreck-It Ralph' Will Please Gamers of All Ages
My review of Disney’s WRECK-IT RALPH, a a fun, playful romp that lives up to its ambitious attempt to appease video game lovers of all ages.