‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (2014) takes some getting used to
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Well, this re-imagining of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” isn’t my “TMNT,” but it’s not as bad as it could’ve been.
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (2014) takes some getting used to
‘30 Days of Night’ (2007) unleashes horror at the top of the world
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The northern Alaska setting is great, but slow pacing and choppy storytelling hamper this vampire flick.
Documentary ‘Class Action Park’ captures nostalgia, danger
Movie review: The documentary bounces back and forth between gleeful descriptions of the dangerous rides and more sobering facts.
Gilpin is great, but ‘The Hunt’ is unpolished
Movie review: More of a collection of brain droppings than a tight plot, “The Hunt” is the latest take on “The Most Dangerous Game.”
Candy, Martin shine in ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (1987)
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): This popular pick for “best Thanksgiving movie” is an all-timer among the catalogs of Hughes, Candy and Martin.
‘His House’ shows horror of refugee immigrant experience
Movie review: Weekes’ calling-card film uses horror tropes to slyly tell a surprising, insightful story about the refugee experience.
‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ a gripping history lesson
Movie review: Aaron Sorkin’s chronicle of seven defendants selected as scapegoats for Vietnam War-era riots is nicely layered and toned.
Anya Taylor-Joy’s ‘Emma’ is beautiful but uneven
Movie review: “Emma” nails the early 19th century English countryside, costumes, manors and manners. But the interludes are jarring.
Lee’s ‘Hulk’ (2003) is as slow and boring as I remembered
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): When applied to the origin story of the Hulk, Ang Lee’s languid craftsmanship comes off as boring.
‘Friday the 13th’ (2009) is a fine but forgettable remake
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Marcus Nispel’s remake is slick and competent, but I’m not sure if it was artistically necessary.