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.
Fresnadillo's 'Intruders' Creates Solid Suspense But Lacks Punchy Ending
Boogeymen are overdone in horror, but every so often a film like Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s INTRUDERS, makes them seem remarkably fresh and creepy.
'21 Jump Street' Breathes Life Back into the Buddy Cop Genre
Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s action comedy 21 JUMP STREET, represents a glimmer of hope for the ailing buddy cop genre.
Book Review: Tales from Development Hell
Critic and screenwriter David Hughes gives you an education on the filmmaking process in his engrossing book TALES FROM DEVELOPMENT HELL.