‘Day of the Jackal’ (1973) a cold, engrossing cat-and-mouse procedural
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Though based around Algeria’s break from France, the chase – not the politics – is the name of the game.
Author: John Hansen
‘Day of the Jackal’ (1973) a cold, engrossing cat-and-mouse procedural
Raise a glass to Hitchcock’s bubbly ‘Champagne’ (1928)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Neither deeply serious nor hilarious, this silent-era entry is easy to watch thanks to Betty Balfour.
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ is more of the same
Movie review: The Monsterverse follows up its 2021 clash of the titans with … a rematch of the titans. And some other stuff that’s already leaving my brain.
‘Sign of Four’ (1890) shows early signs of Holmes’ iconic status
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Doyle’s pacing is engrossing and action-packed as the detective takes up a case that comes to his doorstep.
De Palma breaks out with Hitchcock mashup ‘Sisters’ (1972)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The director’s first horror film is a ridiculous but undeniably watchable romp.
‘Beetlejuice’ (1988) is a matter of taste, and it’s not mine
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Look, the special effects and Keaton’s performance are good, but what can I say other than “Humor is subjective.”
In ‘Terrifier 3,’ Art is a psycho for all seasons
Movie review: Leone does not limit himself to Halloween, as he successfully expands the “Terrifier” saga to Christmas.
‘The Birds’ (1952) flies higher as a short story than as a movie
On a Hitchcock kick (Book review): Stay beyond the Hitchcock homework for other du Maurier classics in the nine-story “Don’t Look Now” collection.
‘Eruption’ is a disaster, but not in the intended way
Book review: James Patterson writes a novel based on Michael Crichton’s notes. Despite some curiosity value, the concept should’ve been left dormant.
‘Terrifier’ films introduce Art the Clown, reintroduce practical gore effects
‘Terrifier’ Tuesday (Movie reviews): As “Terrifier 3” hits theaters, here’s a look at Damien Leone’s “All Hallows’ Eve,” “Terrifier” and “Terrifier 2.”