‘Something Evil’ (1972) is something forgettable from Spielberg
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though it has good actors, this attempt at “less is more” horror needed something more.
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‘Something Evil’ (1972) is something forgettable from Spielberg
‘End of Oak Street’ a simpler yet thrilling dinosaur romp
Movie review: Excellent and robust special effects serve an intimate family drama as the helmer of “It Follows” continues his win streak.
‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ (1977) is the definitive alien-visitation film
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Though some wonder has been sapped from aliens through the years, Spielberg’s craftsmanship alone makes the film worth watching.
‘Spider’s Web’ (1960) gets tangled up in comedy; 1982 version more faithful
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie reviews): In both screen adaptations of the 1954 play, Christie’s plot construction is the highlight.
‘Missile’ (1988) unveils the intensity (and occasional levity) of ICBM launch trainings
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Frederick Wiseman’s documentary evokes nostalgia for days when principles were more than soundbites.
Tommy and Tuppence come to screen in ‘Secret Adversary,’ ‘Partners in Crime’ (1983-84)
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie and TV reviews): Annis and Warwick are delightful but the stories are often confusing or thin.
Townball love letter ‘Eephus’ (2025) is low and outside
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): We can see what this film could’ve been, but it’s too minor-league to reach its potential.
All 8 ‘Omen’ movies and TV shows, ranked
Movie and TV rankings: For the saga’s 50th anniversary, RFMC looks back at the 666 … I mean, eight … entries of the “Omen” saga on screen.
Americans lost in a Malaysian jungle: They’re ‘Four Frightened People’ (1934)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Its humor misfires and its stereotypes are tiresome. But Colbert has fiery charisma and pre-statehood Hawaii is beautiful.
Sutherland’s amateur sleuth gives edge to ‘Ordeal by Innocence’ (1984)
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): The “Klute” actor combines with deliberate style and character writing to push Christie’s tale toward film noir.