Reel Matt

This blog started as my movie marathon — watching a movie a day for a whole year — and has continued as a place for me to write reviews about movies, TV, and various other items.

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This is still a work in progress as I migrate from my old platform at Tumblr. For now, you can still access the whole backlog of posts there at http://reelmatt.tumblr.com

The Grapes of Wrath

January 2, 2014

A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.

Film #414

Rating: 3 out of 5

All Quiet on the Western Front

January 1, 2014

A young soldier faces profound disillusionment in the soul-destroying horror of World War I.

Film #413

Rating: 3 out of 5

Top Films: Year 2 – Part 1

December 31, 2013

Intolerable Cruelty

December 28, 2013

A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.

Film #412

Rating: 4 out of 5

Topic: High frame rate (HFR)

December 24, 2013

The Wolf of Wall Street

December 20, 2013

Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.

Film #411

Rating: 4 out of 5

Frozen

December 20, 2013

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

Film #410

Rating: 5 out of 5

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

December 18, 2013

Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.

Film #409

Rating: 4 out of 5

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

December 10, 2013

The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.

Film #408

Rating: 5 out of 5

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

December 5, 2013

With the 70s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.

Film #407

Rating: 3 out of 5