Summer movie preview 2023: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing
Summer movie preview: Here’s a look at “Mission: Impossible 7” and nine other films I wouldn’t mind seeing in Summer 2023.
Movies
‘The Reef: Stalked’ (2022) watered down compared to original
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Andrew Traucki still takes nature seriously, but this occasionally suspenseful sequel ultimately falls flat.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ (2022) has heart, not enough soul
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This sequel is hyper-aware that it lacks Chadwick Boseman, but it doesn’t have good enough ideas to make up for the loss.
‘Watcher’ (2022) boasts style, paranoia, little else
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This Maika Monroe-starrer follows a grand tradition, but it lacks the layers of new gems like “Last Night in Soho.”
‘Scream VI’ is slick fun, but rules go out the window
Movie review: This requel-sequel is technically well-made, but does the saga now care less about being a “Scream” film?
‘Replacements’ (2000) strikes balance of heart, dumb humor
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This loose riff on the NFL’s replacement-player period stands out due to Hackman and Reeves.
‘Piranha 3D’ (2010), ‘3DD’ (2012) have gory fun with modern effects
Frightening Friday (Movie reviews): “Piranha 3D” blends laughs and shocks at an entertaining clip, but the law of diminishing returns kicks in on “3DD.”
‘Road House’ (1989) a gleeful mix of Western, fantasy, action
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Although the premise is nuts, this Patrick Swayze classic does too many things well to be called Good-Bad.
‘Piranha II: The Spawning’ (1981) launches Cameron’s career
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The first “Piranha” sequel isn’t as bad as its reputation, and Cameron fans might enjoy its historical significance.
‘John Wick’ (2014) is lean, brisk, and now a classic
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Here’s a look at the surprisingly lean actioner that started the saga of four films and in-the-pipeline spinoffs.