Good Night, and Good Luck
December 2, 2012
Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Film #155
Rating: 4 out of 5
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.
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 American
December 1, 2012
An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment.
Film #154
Rating: 4 out of 5
Glory Daze
November 30, 2012
It’s two days before graduation, and Jack is having serious doubts about the future.
Film #153
Rating: 2 out of 5
Chasing Amy
November 30, 2012
Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything’s going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she’s a lesbian.
Film #152
Rating: 3 out of 5
The Company Men
November 29, 2012
The story centers on a year in the life of three men trying to survive a round of corporate downsizing at a major company - and how that affects them, their families, and their communities.
Film #151
Rating: 4 out of 5
The Hangover Part II
November 28, 2012
Two years after the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug jet to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. Stu’s plan for a subdued pre-wedding brunch, however, goes seriously awry.
Film #150
Rating: 3 out of 5
Horrible Bosses
November 26, 2012
Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness.
Film #149
Rating: 4 out of 5
Cowboys & Aliens
November 25, 2012
A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. A posse of cowboys and natives are all that stand in their way.
Film #148
Rating: 3 out of 5
Contagion
November 25, 2012
A thriller centered on the threat posed by a deadly disease and an international team of doctors contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak.
Film #147
Rating: 4 out of 5
Lincoln
November 24, 2012
As the Civil War continues to rage, America’s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.
Film #146
Rating: 4 out of 5