‘North by Northwest’ (1959) an early action classic with humor
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): But don’t think about the plot for a moment or this entry in Hitch’s Mount Rushmore will crumble.
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‘North by Northwest’ (1959) an early action classic with humor
‘Autopsy of Jane Doe’ (2016) finds creep-outs after death
Frightening Friday (Movie review): One of the underhyped horror gems of the 2010s takes an unusual angle into a medical mystery.
Hart, Grenier, Thomas dip into movies with ‘Drive Me Crazy’ (1999)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The stars and creator are better known for TV, but they come together for a heartfelt rom-com.
‘Disturbia’ (2007) a respectable teen take on ‘Rear Window’
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The flexibility of Hitchcock’s premises is again showcased as a horror movie grows out of a slow-burn suspenser.
‘Found footage’ of ‘Poughkeepsie Tapes’ (2007) leaves permanent chill
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The images are fleetingly tough to watch, yet this “found footage” classic leaves psychological scars.
10 things I like about ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ (1999)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger prove they are dateable after all in this sweet, mildly edgy rom-com.
Less is more in understated ‘Shadow of a Doubt’ (1943)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The thin plot actually serves as a red carpet rolled out so Cotten and Wright can shine.
‘Day of the Dead’ (2008) has Romero ties in name only
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Despite being a remake of the 1985 classic, this is simply a cash grab amid the “28 Days Later” craze.
‘Get Over It’ (2001) makes Shakespeare easy to sing and dance to
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Kirsten Dunst-starring near-musical brings “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to a 21st century high school.
Reeve, Hannah make ‘Rear Window’ (1998) better than it should be
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Proving that a quadriplegic can get a decent role, this remake of a perfect film has its own reason for existing.