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.
'You’re Next' Effectively Combines Brutality and Dark Comedy
The normal perils of family dinner pale in comparison to the dangers presented in Adam Wingard’s horror film YOU'RE NEXT.
'The World’s End' is a Brilliant Beer-Fueled Adventure
THE WORLD'S END creates brilliant laughs from snappy banter, beautifully choreographed fight scenes, and the outrageous coping mechanisms its characters.
Wadlow’s Kick-Ass 2 Misses the Mark with Female Characters
You’re likely to be let down by Wadlow’s KICK-ASS 2, if you dug the first movie for its excellent jokes and its funny take on the typical superhero film.