‘Sabrina’ (1954) an all-time great breezy romance
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): The delicately humorous screenplay and lead trio make this film easy to like, even by Wilder’s standards.
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‘Sabrina’ (1954) an all-time great breezy romance
‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ (2024) flies high as a tear-jerker
Movie review: The documentary makers are careful to distinguish the man from the superhero in this moving chronicle of a life, and lives affected.
If ‘Shadow of a Doubt’ (1991) doesn’t leave, I’ll kill it myself
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): This TV-movie remake of Hitch’s favorite of his catalog illustrates how the script requires the master’s touch to be effective.
‘Haunt’ (2019) a decent slasher romp through a Halloween attraction
Frightening Friday (Movie review): “Heretic” helmers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods proved they know the basics with this horror effort.
We really need to talk about ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’ (2011)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Although the wait for answers is agonizing, strong visual storytelling and a late recovery makes it worthwhile.
‘Some Like It Hot’ (1959), and everyone likes it funny
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): Lemmon’s comedic chops and Curtis’ variety of characters make this the all-timer among gender-switch films.
‘Notorious’ (1992) has the nerve to take on one of Hitch’s best-crafted films
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Jenny Robertson shines in the Ingrid Bergman role in this too-languid update of the 1946 gem.
‘Black Moon’ (1934) juxtaposes family obligations with job demands of a voodoo-goddess
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though outdated and often offensive, the film is almost worth watching due to Fay Wray’s small role.
‘Den of Thieves’ (2018) is thick with tension
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): With the sequel coming out, here’s a look back at this blend of “Heat” and “Baby Driver.”
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015) like a heavy metal ballet
Five days of ‘Mad Max’ (Movie review): George Miller returns to his saga and makes the greatest legacy sequel of all time, and one of the action genre’s elite.