Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): The first four episodes under Geraldine McEwan’s watch nicely balance faithfulness with a brisker 21st century pace.
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): This is another example of Wilder’s ability to balance tones, as he delivers a dark history lesson without traumatizing us.
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): The Oscars were right: Lemmon and MacLaine are delightful in this light-touch, heartfelt romantic dramedy.
Christmas movie flashback: Frank Capra’s classic must be the most widely beloved movie about the business of real-estate loans. (Plus: A look at the film’s influence on “Buffy” Season 3.)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The final act has “Terminator” and “Rambo” flavors, but the film lacks scares, tension or even gore.
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): For many Burton fans, this Christmastime film is a cut above, but I find it slices too thin.
Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Which isn’t to say everyone is jolly in the Lee household for “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas,” but we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The director has delivered many 21st century masterpieces, but this Christmas film falls short of that status.
On a Hitchcock kick (TV review): As a holiday treat, we look at “Back for Christmas” and Hitchcock’s three other directorial efforts from “AHP’s” first season.
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Add this Christmas horror movie to your annual list … of films to completely skip.