Matthew R. Reis: Film and TV Critic

Blog Exclusive! Hi all, Some of you may have already seen the notorious cult classic film "The Room" directed by the enigmatic Tommy Wiseau. But, for those of you who haven't managed to see the film yet, myself included, we are clearly bad movie virgins. I go to see "The Room" tonight live in blistering 35mm (or less hopefully on DVD) at the world famous Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, NC. Embarking on this odd adventure is my trusty friend Ben, a fellow moviemaker and college student who desperately wants to see Lisa tear Tommy apart. So what's the draw of going to a movie deemed by many to be the worst movie of all time (Transformers notwithstanding)? Well two reasons immediately saturate my mind. 1) each audience member gets to throw spoons at the screen... and if you know me I was always fairly adequate at spooning with friends. LOL. The 2) reason to go is to be surrounded by like-minded cinephile's who derive pleasure from seeing other p...

Not the Band from Lodi.. 4 stars Blog Exclusive! Lately my attention has been turning to a lot British TV shows including Luther, Skins and Misfits. Misfits is perhaps the best UK import to come to America due to it's pure ingenuity and crass humor. The show centers around a bunch of kids who avoid juvenile hall by during menial community service gigs in their London community center. A tyrannical probation worker eagerly watches their every move in hope that they screw up while their family and friends seemingly abandon them. A freak storm surge pops up out of no where and instead of killing the teens it imbues them with special superhero-like abilities. The only question is if they will use their new found talents for the betterment of humanity or for pure evil! Feel free to check out the series premiere of "Misfits" courtesy of Hulu below: As always thanks for reading! © 2011 Matthew R. Reis, All rights reserved.