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Rex Reed

Rex Reed, one of the most renowned film critics in American history, has been reviewing movies for the Observer for nearly the entirety of the paper's existence. Before coming to the Observer, Reed wrote for Vogue, GQ, The New York Times, the Daily News and the New York Post. He is the author of eight books, including the best seller 'Do You Sleep in the Nude?' and his profile of the aging Ava Gardner was included in Tom Wolfe's classic anthology, 'The New Journalism.' He is also an actor and the former co-host of the syndicated television show "At the Movies."

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Remembering the Founder of The New York Observer

By Rex Reed
A young man in a military uniform stands in front of posters depicting Nazi soldiers, looking thoughtful and concerned.

‘Truth & Treason’ Is a Sobering Drama About the Youngest Victim of the Third Reich’s Brutality

By Rex Reed
Alt Text: A middle-aged woman in a winter knit hat with red and white pattern looks distressed and frightened in a snowy, icy environment with icicles visible in the background and what appears to be blood or red staining in the foreground.

Emma Thompson Produces Her Own Career Nightmare In ‘Dead of Winter’

By Rex Reed
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch sit on swings looking sad in in THE ROSES. Photo by Jaap Buitendijk, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

‘The Roses’ Is an Egregious Waste of Time and Talent

By Rex Reed
A shirtless Jude Law looks directly into the camera, beside a blonde Vanessa Kirby who does the same.

Jude Law Contributes Nothing But Full-Frontal Nudity in ‘Eden’

By Rex Reed
An older woman with short brown hair, wearing a gray tracksuit, sits barefoot in an upholstered chair holding a wine glass filled with red liquid, looking upward with a pensive expression beside a green-shaded table lamp.

Elizabeth McGovern’s ‘AVA: The Secret Conversations’ Leaves the Best Stories Untold

By Rex Reed
Kristin Scott Thomas, wearing a floral crown and holding a bouquet, walks down a leafy path in a white dress and shawl, flanked by Emily Beecham in a purple floral dress, Sienna Miller in a yellow wrap dress and black hat, and Scarlett Johansson in a navy blazer and teal dress.

‘My Mother’s Wedding’ Rises Above the Seasonal Sludge

By Rex Reed
Pierce Brosnan stands outdoors in rugged Irish countryside, dressed in a weathered coat and scarf, carrying a walking stick and a backpack with wooden planks.

‘Four Letters of Love’ Delivers a Long, Damp Script to Nowhere

By Rex Reed
A man in civilian clothes holds a handgun in a two-handed grip, aiming intently in a parking lot, with a police vehicle and fast food restaurant in the background.

‘Sovereign’ Is a Fire Alarm for America’s Most Dangerous Family Values

By Rex Reed
Two characters crouch in tall jungle grass, looking ahead with intense focus—one wearing glasses, the other with a ponytail and backpack—suggesting they are hiding or tracking something in a dense, tropical setting.

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Is a Roaring, Recycled Spectacle With Nothing New to Say

By Rex Reed
Kathleen Chalfant, with short white hair and gold hoop earrings, sits at a dinner table in warm light, her hands folded under her chin, wearing a dark velvet top and a soft, knowing smile.

‘Familiar Touch’ Is a Rare and Compassionate Work of Art

By Rex Reed
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