‘Fear Street Part Two: 1978’ has a great look, thin story
Movie review: An engaging cast of counselors and teens at Camp Nightwing will carry you through this superior second entry in the “Fear Street” trilogy.
Author: John Hansen
‘Fear Street Part Two: 1978’ has a great look, thin story
‘Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III’ (1990) surprisingly OK
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This is the “Chainsaw” film that most embodies the slasher aesthetic: dumb entertainment, not something that’ll haunt you.
‘Hot Shots!’ films’ (1991, 1993) funny factor flies high
Throwback Thursday (Movie reviews): They don’t get as much love as other Abrahams/Proft films of the era, but the two “Hot Shots!” movies remain funny today.
‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ (2008) is sumptuously Spanish
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s tropes smoothly translate to Spain in this romance yarn featuring a standout Javier Bardem.
In Pratt’s ‘Tomorrow War,’ war is hella awesome
Movie review: Excellent creature designs and CGI effects make “The Tomorrow War” a blast, even if themes like conscription and PTSD get left in the dust.
Crichton takes step backward with ‘Easy Go’ (1968)
Michael Crichton Monday (Book review): Crichton’s third John Lange novel, also known as “The Last Tomb,” promises more than it delivers.
‘Patriotic Murders’ (1940) is both political and personal
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): It’s perhaps unavoidably complex, but this is one of Agatha Christie’s stronger political/espionage novels.
‘Fear Street Part One: 1994’ is slick (and sick) product
Movie review: While it could’ve benefited from a deeper mystery, the characters are solid and the horror slick in this take on the “Fear Street” books.
Gory ‘Evil Dead’ (2013) strips away humor
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Like many 21st century sequels, the fourth “Evil Dead” film is an attempt to draw new fans.
At 50, Roundtree’s ‘Shaft’ (1971) is still a cool cat
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Beyond “Shaft’s” music and stylish look, its main value is historical rather than entertainment.