‘Pale Horse’ (2020) a pale imitation of the source novel
Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Sarah Phelps’ grim run on the British TV adaptations ends with a whimper in a re-imagined story.
‘Pale Horse’ (2020) a pale imitation of the source novel
Game, set, match: ‘Towards Zero’ (2025) is a Christie-adaptation winner
Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): This three-episode BritBox miniseries simmers in relationship drama like a Westmacott novel.
‘Storm Front’ (2000) double-generically launches Dresden Files
Book club book report: Jim Butcher’s popular series starts off in clunky fashion, likely to appeal more to fantasy fans than hardboiled mystery lovers.
‘Big Trouble in Little China’ (1986) falls a little short of big laughs
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The least serious of John Carpenter’s collaborations with Kurt Russell is a lesser “Temple of Doom.”
I’m obsessed with how good ‘Obsession’ is
Movie review: Writer-director Curry Barker delivers a “Be careful what you wish for” horror masterpiece chock full of real-world commentary.
‘Project Hail Mary’ (2021, 2026), a touchdown in book form, gets hammered into a movie
Book and movie reviews: Faithfulness to the source material, except for the de-emphasis on Andy Weir’s science specifics, saps the magic.
DC Universe’s Supergirl is a hot mess; ‘Supergirl’ 2026 isn’t quite
Movie review: Milly Alcock plays the most troubled Supergirl to grace the screen in a film that tries too hard.
Glover heads up TV’s alterna-Marlowes in ‘Red Wind’ (1995)
Sleuthing Sunday (TV reviews): “Fallen Angels” also adapts Chandler’s “I’ll Be Waiting.” Plus: A look at other small-screen Marlowes.
All 11 films directed by Mel Brooks, ranked
Movie list: As the comedy legend celebrates his 100th birthday, we celebrate his catalog … or at least most of it.
Scorsese’s success with ‘Color of Money’ (1986) might cause envy
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Two movie stars combine with deeper thoughts about games and life in “The Hustler’s” legacy sequel.