About this site

This site is meant to keep track of all of the movies I watch as well as the reviews and articles I write. Please check them out!

I write for MovieBuzzers.com and for Cinemit.com, as well as a member of the Women Film Critics Circle and listed on CriticWire. Also, please check out Movie Reviews, From Gene Shalit’s Moustache and Nat’s Mad Hot Screening Room.

Check out NYC Movie Events at my Dial M For Melissa section on Cinemit.com!

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Man on a Ledge (2012)

Read my review here at MovieBuzzers.com.

Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston (2010)

Read my review here at MovieBuzzers.com.

Haywire (2012)

Read my review here at MovieBuzzers.com.

A Dangerous Method (2011)

Short review:

Slow but deliberate story with a fantastic performance by Keira Knightley.

Contraband (2012)

Read my review here at MovieBuzzers.com.

Don’t Go In the Woods (2010)

Stay tuned for my interview with Vincent D’Onofrio!

The Help (2011)

Even though I was expecting a good movie, I didn’t expect how fantastic it would be. Perfect way to start the new year!

Melissa’s 2011 Stats

It’s been a fantastic year for me and for film. Here’s the breakdown!

2011

• 183 new movies (130 in 2010)
  • I liked 78%
  • I loved 30%
• 146 Advanced Screenings (16 in 2010)
• 41 Festival films
• 143 in a theater (80 in 2010)
• 105 movie reviews
• 14 in 3D (4 in 2010)
• 11 movie tickets bought (none full price, all using coupons or matinee price)

The Iron Lady (2011)

Read my review here at MovieBuzzers.com.

The Darkest Hour (2011)

Short Review:

Terrible. Almost as much of a let down as Battle L.A.