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.
Family is Paramount in Behari's Tedious Drama At Any Price
Is acceptable not only to commit egregious acts, but to cover them up if you’re protecting people you care about?” AT ANY PRICE seems to think so.
Luhrmann's 'Great Gatsby' Tramples the Novel's Intentions
Luhrmann’s GREAT GATSBY is like cheap booze. It’s unpleasant going down, and even worse coming back up, but when it's all over, you’ll feel better.
Stark Gets A Much-Needed Dose Of Humility In 'Iron Man 3'
Tony Stark figures out how to play nice with others in The Avengers, but our self-assured hero finally learns humility in Shane Black’s IRON MAN 3.