‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ ’25 struggles to set its hook
Movie review: Though not without its good points, the fourth film in the saga raises an empty net in its final-act execution.
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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ ’25 struggles to set its hook
Coughlan goes to head of the class in ‘Teaching Mrs. Tingle’ (1999)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): In his schizophrenic dark comedy, Williamson understands (and perfectly casts) the teens more than the adult.
‘Phantom of the Paradise’ (1974) is De Palma’s ambitious pop opera
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Some will get into the groove of this “Phantom of the Opera” for the ’70s, others will be bored. I was somewhere in between.
Sandler fans will be ‘Happy’ with ‘Gilmore 2’
Movie review: It’s not merely a hangout film; the comic actor finds something to say about the absurdity of modern sports entertainment.
This is how it is in suburbia: ‘American Beauty’ still does 1999 proud
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Even in a year of “Office Space” and “American Pie,” “American Beauty” stands out as something beautiful.
Argento finally wraps trilogy with ‘Mother of Tears’ (2007)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This capper to the “Three Mothers” trilogy unfortunately gives way to Aughts trends, but it’s better than no movie at all.
Courtroom drama ‘Runaway Jury’ (2003) avoids running off rails
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): By mixing the gun debate with tech surveillance of jurors, this Grisham adaptation is thrilling and thoughtful.
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ (2024) a sweet friendship story
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The “Venom” trilogy goes out on top with the best performance yet by Tom Hardy in the title role.
Argento brings his B-game to ‘The Card Player’ (2003)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This underachieving giallo at least taps into trends of the time, including poker and early internet-based crime.
Fun-loving filmmakers invite audience along for ‘EuroTrip’ (2004)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Not as substantial as other raunch-coms of the era, it’s nonetheless good-natured and breezy.