‘Sliding Doors’ (1998) slides into spot as a romance classic
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A basic love triangle gets spiced up by a sci-fi element and great performances.
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‘Sliding Doors’ (1998) slides into spot as a romance classic
Hitchcock’s most overrated film is for ‘The Birds’ (1963)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Although perhaps impressive at the time, this natural disaster flick lacks the director’s usual suspense.
‘Leap Year’ (2010) isn’t quite willing to take the leap
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Despite a tame screenplay, the charms of Amy Adams and Matthew Goode prove lucky for this light Irish romp.
Hitchcock comes to America in style with ‘Rebecca’ (1940)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Arguably the director’s first perfect film, “Rebecca” is driven by an achingly sympathetic Joan Fontaine.
Gender lines blur in ‘Just One of the Guys’ (1985), ‘She’s the Man’ (2006)
Throwback Thursday (Movie reviews): These updates of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” are led by different types of funny performances.
‘To Catch a Thief’ (1955) is a relaxing take on suspense
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Though not his strongest collaboration with Grant nor Kelly, this is one of Hitch’s best films where romance is the point.
‘Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen’ (2004) should confess to being bad
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Lindsay Lohan-starrer from the same year as “Mean Girls” has one catchy song but surprisingly scant drama.
Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious’ (1946) illustrates art of subtle suspense
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The spy drama is also fascinating as a comparison piece to the actioner “Mission: Impossible II” (2000).
‘Taking of Deborah Logan’ (2014) taps into Alzheimer’s and cinematic horrors
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Director Adam Robitel’s career begins with an odd but intriguing blend of a real horror and the movie variety.
Nobody talks about it, but ‘Mr. Nobody’ (2009) is a gem
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This emotional and thoughtful film is one of Jared Leto’s best and an elite multiverse movie.