John’s 20 favorite movies of the 2010s
2010s in review: In chronological order, these were my 20 favorite movies of the 2010s.
Horror Movies
‘Black Christmas’ (1974) a gift to future slasher flicks
Movie review: The original “Black Christmas” was a great slasher flick before slasher flicks were cool.
‘Scream 4’ reviews
John’s “Scream 4” review, April 17, 2011 John’s “Scream 4” flashback review, Oct. 31, 2019
‘Scream 4’ (2011) is saga’s funniest and most meta entry
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): After an 11-year hibernation, the “Scream” saga returns and still has something to say.
‘Screamers’ (1995) brings short story to low-budget life
PKD flashback (Movie review): “Screamers” brings Dick’s short story “Second Variety” to low-budget life.
‘Scream 3’ (2000) mostly forgets it’s a ‘Scream’ film
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): Without Kevin Williamson, “Scream 3” doesn’t riff on trilogies as smartly as it could have.
‘Scream 2’ (1997) skewers sequels in sharp followup
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): “Scream 2” makes a respectable attempt to be a sequel that’s better than the original.
‘Scream’ (1996) makes slasher horror cool again
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): This Craven-Williamson joint doesn’t invent slashers or pop-culture references, but it makes them cool again.
‘Brightburn’ turns ‘Superman’ into a gory nightmare
Movie review: This James Gunn-produced film turns “Superman” into a gory parental nightmare.
‘Midsommar’ is another beautiful, creepy masterpiece from Aster
Movie review: “Midsommar” is another beautiful and creepy-as-hell masterpiece from Ari Aster.