Dan Heaton has written about film and music for more than 10 years for both print and web publications, including DigitallyObsessed.com and ErasingClouds.com. You can check out his current work at his blog, Public Transportation Snob (ptsnob.com). Dan earned Bachelors degrees in English and Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1998. His writing covers a wide array of genres, with a particular interest in sci-fi movies and television. He currently lives in St. Louis with his wife and toddler daughter.
Reviews
Thursday, January 26 2012
This Isn’t Your Typical Straight-Arrow Police Officer: 'The Guard'
Brendan Gleeson never misses a beat as Sergeant Gerry Boyle, and his success lifts this clever film to a higher level.
Friday, January 13 2012
In 'The Lady Vanishes', Hitchcock Mines Plenty of Tension from the Fairly Simple Premise
Alfred Hitchcock presents a sharp contrast between the early comic scenes at the hotel and the violent finalé. The stakes rise slowly and deliberately, which increases the ultimate effect by the end.
Thursday, December 8 2011
'The Future' Is Unexplainable, and Deliberately So
Miranda July crafts an unpredictable and original story, but it’s not enough to provide consistent interest.
Wednesday, December 7 2011
'Cave of Forgotten Dreams': Is an Uneven, but Intriguing Tale
Werner Herzog finds a way to speculate on spiritual matters and remain genuine while making theoretical leaps.
Sunday, October 30 2011
'Terri': On Not Always Fitting In, and Not Being Bothered About It
These well-drawn characters struggle to make a connection, and learn through the awkward experience.
