PinnedReece BeckettWhere can my other work be found?A collection of my pieces written outside of Medium (Most recent to oldest).·17 min read·Oct 1, 2022--3--3
Reece BeckettinCounter ArtsReview: ‘The Black Phone’ — a Terrifying, Stephen King Inspired Horror FilmScott Derrickson channels the great horror writer in his unforgettable 2021 horror film·5 min read·4 hours ago--1--1
Reece BeckettinCounter ArtsReview: ‘Elysium’ is Messy but Charming Sci-fiNeill Blomkamp’s often forgotten 2013 sci-fi action thriller isn’t without its qualities·7 min read·2 days ago----
Reece BeckettinPoetry PlaygroundStill ImageA poem, following Poetry Playground Prompt #26·2 min read·4 days ago--2--2
Reece BeckettinCounter ArtsReview: ‘Snack Shack’ Captures Adolescence in All Its Bittersweet GloryAdam Rehmeier’s teen dramedy is frequently very funny, touchingly romantic and, sometimes, outright heartbreaking·6 min read·5 days ago----
Reece BeckettinCounter ArtsReview: ‘Next Goal Wins’ Has Charm and Laughs Despite Lacklustre FormTaika Waititi shows signs of recovering from his recent streak of truly awful films·4 min read·Jun 15, 2024--1--1
Reece BeckettinCounter ArtsReview: ‘Dogfight’ — A Masterfully Tender and Bittersweet RomanceNancy Savoca enhances a comedic script with great direction, strong performances and powerful anti-war sentiment·8 min read·Jun 13, 2024--6--6
Reece BeckettinCounter ArtsReview: Sidney Lumet’s ‘Q&A’ Presents a Bleak Vision of Policing and LawThe director of ‘12 Angry Men’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ creates an oppressive, grim film about corruption within law·6 min read·Jun 12, 2024--2--2
Reece BeckettinCounter ArtsThe Best of British Cinema: ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ (2008)Mike Leigh’s comedic drama is fuelled by great performances and character writing·5 min read·Jun 10, 2024--3--3