‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1999) a smart actioner about smart-sharks
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Renny Harlin’s thriller has its admirers and haters. After this rewatch, I realized I’m firmly in the former category.
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‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1999) a smart actioner about smart-sharks
‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ roars around globe with heart
Movie review: Every major player comes back for a romp that is not only a grand adventure, but actually has a reason to exist.
‘House of the Devil’ (2009) goes back to ’80s to become a new classic
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Even with writer-director Ti West revealing the conceit in the title, “The House of the Devil” has tricks up its sleeve.
Jared Leto helps ‘Morbius’ fly up to mediocrity
Movie review: Great actors sometimes give this Sony Spider-verse film the gravity of a staged morality play. But mostly, CGI bat swarms rule the screen.
Traucki’s ‘The Reef’ (2011) delivers stark shark terror
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Despite its low budget, “The Reef” — which has a sequel coming soon – is as nail-biting as “Jaws.”
‘Dead Zone’ (1983) a lively translation, thanks to Walken
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Cronenberg’s film inevitably compresses King’s book, but Christopher Walken memorably brings Johnny Smith to life.
‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ imperfectly magical
Movie review: This third “Beasts” film is again overpacked with characters and plot nuances, but it’s easy to watch in a spellbinding way.
Top 10 observations about ‘Top Gun’ (1986)
Movie commentary: With “Top Gun: Maverick” hitting theaters, here’s my look back at one of the core event movies of the Eighties.
Taylor-Joy, Goth feature in slow-burn ‘Marrowbone’ (2018)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Sergio G. Sanchez’s sepia-toned midcentury piece mixes family life and housebound scares.
Ti West’s ‘X’ blends sex, violence in tasty package
Movie review: West puts puerile but smart thrills atop a slasher foundation – even if “X” will ultimately be remembered for Mia Goth in those overalls.