So who is Keith from Keith & the Movies you ask? I was born in 1971 and raised in a rural south Arkansas town. There’s little that actually stands out about me. I’m a normal guy blessed with an incredible wife of over 27 years and two beautiful children. I’m active in my church, I’m a sports guys, I enjoy video games, and of course there’s the whole movie thing.
My love for movies started long ago. Growing up I was nuts about them, and one of my favorite things to watch was “Siskel and Ebert”. I watched it faithfully through its various name changes and incarnations. It opened me up to cinema, and I was convinced film criticism was what I wanted to do. I had several small movie-related hobbies – some pretty normal; others rather obscure (I collected newspaper clippings of movie posters for films showing in local theaters. Don’t judge).
Eventually I developed a real appreciation for Humphrey Bogart and he quickly became my favorite actor. To this day I’ve collected ver 60 of his films on various formats, and have collected all sorts of Bogart memorability including a life-sized cardboard cutout, limited edition stamps, magnets, a necktie, biographies, and even a certified death certificate (Again, don’t judge). In a nutshell, Bogart’s the man and I’ve been called “fanatical” (by my wife of all people).
With my wife Jacki – Paris, France
I like to think that I have a huge range when it comes to movies. I like the classics, I like independent movies, I like blockbusters, I like foreign language films. I enjoy action, drama, romance, horror, thrillers, comedies, you name it. If the movie is good I can enjoy it regardless of the genre. And it’s that love for movies that has led me to write about them through Keith & the Movies.
In addition to my website, I’m also a film critic for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. I’ve had the honor of being a film festival jury member, and recently became Rotten Tomatoes certified. But I’m still very much invested in this site. Hopefully there’s something here that you will find enjoyable, entertaining, or informative. As long as it’s fun and people enjoy it, I plan to keep going. So thanks for the visits, the “likes”, and the comments. You keep me doing this!
God Bless.
Keith & the Movies 
I was in Paris last summer–took a group of my students over. I loved how the Eiffel lit up at night! Peace be with you!
That’s when we were there – the first of June. We truly fell in love with the city!
A lot of people say its full of snobbery, I thought everyone was polite and accommodating. I did find it crowded, but I expected that. I thought the downtown district at night by Notre Dame was a lot of fun. Thought the city by way of the Seine was the best way to see the city.
I thought the people were amazing. Incredibly friendly and helpful. We went all over the city. We saw the sites and also dove head first into the culture. I can’t wait to go back.
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Great blog Keith, you’ve earned a new follower!
Hey thanks. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you around often.
Hey Keith. Your blog is awesome. I love your trivia and fun ideas as well as your great reviews. I’d really love it if you joined Moviepilot.com. We’d love to feature some of your work, of course linking it right back to your site! Drop me a line on sabina@moviepilot.com for more details
I appreciate it. Thanks!
Good one, mate. Been following some other movie blogs…but first time here though…and boy I am impressed. Keep up the good work! 😀
Wow! Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate them. I really hope you’ll stop by often.
Mr. Keith, did you get my message?
I did. Sorry for the late response. I’m not really going in that direction right now. But if I do I’ll certainly keep you in mind. Really appreciate your interest.
Mr. Keith, may I become a contributor for your site? I don’t just love movies as I am quite knowledgeable in them, both classical and modern, and should serve you well.
I really enjoy your blog, Keith! I’ve nominated you for a sunshine award. http://drewreviewmovies.wordpress.com/2014/03/23/a-gift-from-cara-the-sunshine-award/
Very honored. Thanks so much for reading and for the wonderful comments. Really appreciated!
I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award! Check out my blog for more information!
Thanks so much! Really appreciate it.
Greetings, Keith! I’ve just nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award, because I genuinely enjoy reading your posts.
I totally understand that these awards are not for everyone (and you may already have it), but should you choose to accept it, here’s the link to your nomination:
http://le0pard13.com/2014/04/23/i-never-turn-down-such-things-the-versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks.
Thanks so much. I’ll definitely check out the link later today. Really appreciate it.
Have no idea how I didn’t find you earlier but i plan on making up for lost time. What a cool About page. I have the Roger Ebert Top 100 movies. He had a real flair for writing.
Thanks so much. Really hope to hear from you. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts and input.
Hi Keith, just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much we love your blog! We run a film/tv blog ourselves and we’ve added Keith and the Movies to our Blog Roll, hope that’s okay!
– Allie from Flick Chicks
Wow, thank you so much. I really appreciate that. It’s been a fun and endeavor. I’ll be sure to check you guys out as well. Thanks again.
Thanks for your review of Last Love. It’s the only review I’ve read that recognized how important Clémence Poésy’s performance was to the enjoyment of this movie.
You will be my first stop when looking for other little gems like this one.
Your review of The Third Man rekindled my interest in that film.
Thanks so much for that. Oh I think Poésy was so good an she was such a vital point for that film. As for The Third Man, I love almost everything about that picture. It’s such a pure cinematic classic.
Hi Keith! Just tuned in from around the Internet and gave you a follow. If you’d like to return the favor, come visit me at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com and join the fun. Have a great day!
Hi, I’m here to announce that you’re one of my nominees for The Liebster Award! Feel free to check my post (http://pandaschoice.com/2014/07/31/liebster-award-a-thank-you-note/) to see what I’ve wrote about your blog!
Hope you’ll continue your great work.
Best wishes!
Thank you so much! I’m so appreciative. Thanks for visiting and reading.
You’re welcome. I am able to watch “The Immigrant” after all so I’ll publish my review as soon as possible. Best wishes!
Hey Keith!
I love your site. I run the website Sobriety Test Movie Reviews (www.sobrietytestmoviereviews.com) and wanted to check in with you to see if you’re interested in doing a link exchange and posting each others’ links on our blogrolls.
Let me know if you’re interested.
~James
sobrietytestmoviereviews@gmail.com
Hey Keith, have you been nominated for the 10 Most Iconic Female Characters Blog-a-thon yet? If not, is it cool if I throw a nom your way? Let me know!
Hmmm. Ya know i dont think so.
Hahaha. I’m not sure if that’s a “no I haven’t been nominated” or “please don’t nominate me, leave me alone”!
It’s super simple– there’s a top 10 list, and once it comes to you, you have to add your own “most iconic female character” and eliminate a current one. And then pass it off to someone else! Are you down?
OH WAIT!!! I think i have done that! Its been going around for a while, right? Am i thinking of the same one?
Hmm, not too sure! I didnt see youre name on the list so i figured id ask!
Glad I found your site – I’m excited to check out your reviews!
Thank you so much. Really appreciate it. Hope you’ll share your thoughts on them. I love the movie conversations.
Hi everybody. Keith really like your blog. We are at the moment Producing a new action film… would like to know from you… what you believe would be needed to reinvent the gerne or what is ensential to producing a great Action thriller?
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This is a great blog you have here Keith. Glad I stumbled on to it, hope to read more of your stuff in the future.
Thank you very much. I appreciate the encouraging words. Please visit any time and join in the conversations.
Will do.
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Hi Keith. I’m getting in touch to check on whether you are still submitting a review of Au Hasard Balthazar for the Decades Blogathon? The blogathon starts tomorrow and Tom and I would need to hear from you by tomorrow to let us know if you are still taking part and, if so, when you’ll be sending on your review. If we don’t hear back we’ll have to get in touch with the reserve list to submit instead. Thanks Keith and look forward to hearing back from you. Mark.
Hey Mark. I sent Tom my write-up a few days ago. He responded that he had received it. Let me know for sure though.
Sorry Keith; hasn’t realised when I sent that on. That’s great, thanks for doing that.
Sure thing! Happy to be a part of it.
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Hi Keith! I decided to nominate you for the Liebster Awards because I think your blog is pretty epic. So if you want to participate in answering some fun film related questions and spreading some love then you can go to my post: https://suuscinechat.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/%E2%99%9B-liebster-awards-%E2%99%9B/
Hey thanks. I really appreciate it!
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Hey Keith, I have read some of your reviews, and I must say, they are really good. I too own a blog and I’m pretty bad at it (I just started) and I was wondering if you could give me a few tips and pointers seeing that you are so seasoned in blogging. Anyway, if you want to chat just write on my blog, and I’ll get back to you.
Thanks for the kind words. To be honest it all comes down to this – write, write, write. I found that when I started my reviews were much different than what they are now. But as I wrote more the reviews begin taking another form. Over time you kind of develop a review style that reflects your voice. To be honest I’m still trying to figure it out. But it’s really fun doing so.
Okay, thanks for the advice! I guess I will just keep writing! One more thing, I was thinking I can add features to my blog, like I have 2 but I cant think of anymore… any ideas?
That ones tough. You could start with focused spotlight features where you highlight certain actors, directors, genres, etc. you can do all sorts of things with that. And as you continue I’m sure even more ideas will come to mind.
Ok, thank again!
Hey, I nominated you for a Sunshine Blogger Award! Click here for details: https://jasonsmovieblog.com/2016/08/21/sunshine-blogger-award-2016/
Hey thanks so much!!!
Hey Keith great blog man! I really enjoy reading the reviews you write. I’m an aspiring movie review blogger and you’re an inspiration man! Check out my blog sometime I know I only have 2 posts right now but there will be more to come! Movieguyweb.wordpress.org and if you in anyway could get me more followers I’d appreciate it!
Thanks for the kind words. I’ll definitely come by your site!
Hi Keith
I’m an independent filmmaker from Bangalore, India. Would you be willing to take a look at my film? It’d be great if it happens! Thanks.
– Santosh
I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award 2017! – see https://dbmoviesblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/sunshine-blogger-award-2017/
Thank you so much! Greatly appreciated.
Hello! Just letting you know that I nominated you for a Mystery Blogger Award! The link for my post is here: https://charsmoviereviews.wordpress.com/2017/02/16/first-mystery-blogger-award/
Wow! Thank you so much.
Hi Keith! Hope all is well 🙂 Just letting you know about the blogathon I am hosting in late May. Here is a link. Hope you can participate! https://charsmoviereviews.wordpress.com/2017/03/08/medicine-in-the-movies-blogathon-announcement-may-26-28-2017/
Hi Keith,
My name is Al Jomar and I’ve been a movie and film enthusiast for years. I’ve noticed you post a lot of content about movies, so I wanted to share with you my new video, “Strangers Reactions to Free Movie Gift Cards.”
I figured your followers would really enjoy it. Anyway, thanks in advance for checking it out. I’m a fan of your blog and would be honored if you featured my video. (below)
All the best,
Al Jomar
What a humble and modest description. 🙂
Love your reviews and site . But I’m wondering , as a movie lover , like myself and a Christian who tries to use discernment when deciding and watching anything , what is your view concerning the horrible scandal Hollywood and how Christians should respond . There has some pushing for Christians to abstain completely but personally I think that if one is going to apply that reasoning , we as believers might as well find a island and go there because much of where we shop , eat etc… is tainted with sin as well . Be interesting to hear your take on it .
Thanks so much for reading and for the great comments. I do find what you say to be a thought-provoking question. Personally I believe the current scandal reveals something that should have been obvious by now – Hollywood has no moral high ground. That said my personal conviction isn’t that we abstain from all especially since all aren’t guilty. For me discernment is a bigger issue. There are a lot of movies I simply haven’t watched nor reviewed. Others I feel I shouldn’t have. I’ve wrestled with it myself. It’s a complex but important conversation to have.
Really enjoy your sit and reviews . I agree with most lol but seriously , as a movie buff and a Christian I really like it . What I was wondering and would like to hear your take , in light of what has been going on in Hollywood , I have read some Christians say we need to boycott or remove ourselves from it altogether . I personally do not take this view , because as I see it , if we do that then we better rethink where we shop , eat etc.. on the list could go because sin and darkness is there behind many areas as well . I do apply discernment and do not watch everything . Just be interested to hear your thoughts . Keep up the good work and keep the reviews rolling . God bless .
Sorry for the double comment , my computer appeared to have lost my first one .
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Thanks so much Vinnie. Such kind words. You’ve been such a great encouragement over the years. Really appreciate you.
Love your blog. It’s great to find other film lovers like myself. You have fantastic knowledge of the film world. I would love for you to check out my blog and a follow would be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks!
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. I’ll certainly stop by and give your blog a look!
Dear Keith, I hope you are very well!
I’m writing to you today on the behalf of the magazine I work for as feature editor.
Would you be interested in collaborating with us with movies’ features?
If so, I’d be happy to share with you all the details about our publication, which is both printed and online, based on fashion, art and cultural subjects.
All my best!
Fiammetta
Just watched “The Accountant ” – loved your summery- know its 4 years late-
Thank you!
Hello Keith,
I’m a Malaysian indie film director currently residing in Beijing, China. I’ve got a directorial debut short film (The Story of 90 Coins) and a horror micro-short (The Tattooist) which I would like to share with you.
Both films are currently going their rounds at the film festival circuits and have been very successful in getting multiple film awards recognition.
‘The Story of 90 Coins’ has garnered about 70+ accolades from international film festivals; which includes the Best Direction & Best Cinematography at Malta Int’l Short Film Festival, Best Foreign Short & Best Actress at Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards, Best Drama & Best Cinematography at Los Angeles Film Awards, Best Foreign Short Film at Ukrainian International Short Film Festival, Rising Star Awards at Canada International Film Festival, an Official Finalist at London Film Awards, among others.
‘The Tattooist’ is currently making its round at the horror film festival circuit and has been winning a number of international accolades. Winner at Canada’s Bloody Horror International Film Festival, Horrorhaus Film Festival in LA, Canada’s Terror in the Bay Film Festival, and multiple wins at Diabolical Horror Film Festival, nominee at Vancouver Badass Film Festival, to name a few.
Below are the links for both Press Kit, which include relevant info such as screener link, official Facebook page, IMDb film page, awards won, etc.
Screener: http://www.vimeo.com/michaelwong/thestoryof90coins/
Official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thestoryof90coins/
IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5182914/
Press Kit, Poster, Cover Photo, Screengrabs & Behind the Scenes photos: https://drive.google.com/open?id=16Ef4LMH_knxkGkj7SNQBEowp8Zxi9T5m
Screener: http://www.vimeo.com/michaelwong/thetattooist/
Official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheTattooistFilm/
IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt9020554/
Press Kit, Poster, Cover Photo, Screengrabs & Promotional Print: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LZ-6Nv-uUYGJqhMAg_AfbMbaw6gSB3u-
It will be very thoughtful of you if you care to consider writing a film review on your site and/or on the film’s IMDb User Review page. That will mean a lot to me! Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
Michael Wong
Great! Thanks for sharing Michael. Look forward to checking them out.
Hi Keith! I found your website after enjoying your reviews of “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Cry Macho” in last Friday’s ADG – thanks for your thoughtful insights, especially on Clint Eastwood! I’ve always thought the reviews in the ADG by PM et al are so intelligently-written (and a feather in the cap for Arkansas!) – and I am glad you are in the mix! Looking forward to more!
Thanks so much Diane. That is so kind. It’s such a pleasure to write for my home state’s paper. And you’re words are so encouraging. Greatly appreciated.
I enjoyed reading your biography. I am also impressed with how you write your movie reviews. They sound a lot like how movie critics write them, commenting on details that are hard for me to notice.
I also saw in this bio that you want to go into movie criticism. How is that going?
I really need to update my bio. The movie criticism opportunities have been amazing. I now review movies for both my website and our state’s largest newspaper. I’ve also been a Rotten Tomatoes certified Critic for a little while now. It’s been a lot of fun.
Wow, that’s fantastic, getting to review as a critic on Rotten Tomatoes! Good luck continuing with that?