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.
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Less is more in understated ‘Shadow of a Doubt’ (1943)
‘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.
Snyder gives ‘Dawn of the Dead’ a butt-rock 2004 remake
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Zack Snyder’s Fast Zombies version of Romero’s 1978 classic does some things better, some things worse.
‘Mean Girls 2’ (2011) is far more plastic than the original
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The emergence of a sequel to the comedy hit was predictable; unfortunately, so is its plot.
‘Vertigo’ (1958) a surreal, maybe unreal, masterpiece
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Although it’s arguably imperfect, and certainly has imperfect people in it, it’s perhaps the most fun Hitch film to talk about.
Hollywood takes three shots at ‘Maltese Falcon’ (1931-41)
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie reviews): The 1941 Bogart-starrer is the most famous and best of these adaptations.
Savini’s ‘Night of the Living Dead’ (1990) a remake worth doing
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Director Tom Savini adds action and pace, while George Romero himself beefs up the screenplay.
‘Fetch’ didn’t happen, but at least ‘Mean Girls’ (2004) did
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A stellar cast drives a teen comedy that struggles to balance laughs with a serious issue.