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
November 23, 2012
Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land – enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Film #145
Rating: 3 out of 5
November 21, 2012
With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter.
Film #144
Rating: 4 out of 5
November 20, 2012
A Jewish boy goes to an elite prep school in the 1950’s and hides his religion until a jealous bigot forces it out in the open.
Film #143
Rating: 4 out of 5
November 19, 2012
Popular Broadway actor Gary Johnston is recruited by the elite counter-terrorism organization Team America World Police. As the world begins to crumble around him, he must battle with terrorists, celebrities and falling in love.
Film #142
Rating: 4 out of 5
November 19, 2012
A reclusive author of spiritual books, is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.
Film #141
Rating: 2 out of 5
November 18, 2012
A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn’t go as planned and he becomes the unlikely foster father.
Film #140
Rating: 5 out of 5
November 17, 2012
The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.
Film #139
Rating: 3 out of 5
November 17, 2012
Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity from a dark fate in his dreams.
Film #138
Rating: 3 out of 5
November 16, 2012
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.
Film #137
Rating: 4 out of 5
November 15, 2012
Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande.
Film #136
Rating: 5 out of 5