THE REEL: “Everything is Awesome:” Vibrant, energetic “Lego” more than the sum of its blocks Ben Conniff February 8, 2014
Dragons, and hobbits, and dwarves… Oh, my! – Desolation of Smaug Reviewed Ben Conniff December 20, 2013
The Reel: ‘12 Years a Slave’ a startling portrait of 19th century America Ben Conniff November 19, 2013
The Reel: ‘Burt Wonderstone’ packs in the laughs with an all-star cast, but it could have been better Ben Conniff March 22, 2013
The Reel: Franco’s lackluster performance tarnishes the otherwise stunning ‘Oz’ film Ben Conniff March 19, 2013
The Reel: ‘Dredd’ is a comic adaptation that brings something new to the table Ben Conniff March 1, 2013
THE REEL: ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ is one of the most original films of 2012 Ben Conniff January 15, 2013
THE REEL: ‘Gangster Squad’ is weak at times, but still a guilty pleasure Ben Conniff January 13, 2013
THE REEL: Quentin Tarantino is at it again with ‘Django,’ but who’s complaining? Ben Conniff January 9, 2013