‘Teacup’ extends the ubiquity of Puzzle Box shows
First episode impressions (TV review): This short (?) and stout series is the latest in a genre with decreasing thrills and surprises.
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‘Teacup’ extends the ubiquity of Puzzle Box shows
‘Alien: Romulus’ is saga’s best follow-up since ‘Aliens’
Movie review: Alvarez reminds us of the pleasures of a legacy sequel done right as he taps into 1979 futurism while also respecting Scott’s glossy “Prometheus” concepts.
‘Speak No Evil’ imports chillingly awkward horror
Movie review: Strong performances make this remake gripping, even if it doesn’t break new ground.
‘Jurassic Park’-style concepts don’t face ‘Extinction’ yet
Book review: Douglas Preston uses a Crichtonian concept as a launching point for a mysterious page-turner up to his usual standards.
‘High Potential,’ ‘Brilliant Minds,’ ‘Penguin’ showcase diverse brains
First episode impressions (TV reviews): Good ole comfort TV is also on the docket this fall, with “Murder in a Small Town,” “Rescue: HI-Surf” and “Doctor Odyssey.”
‘Apartment 7A’ could be called ‘Terry’s Baby’
Movie review: Though not original, there’s a smidgen of appeal both for those familiar and unfamiliar with “Rosemary’s Baby.”
‘Evil’ wraps 50-episode run as one of TV’s sneaky-best shows
TV review: Canceled before the Kings were ready to end the story, “Evil” never loses its laser-focus on the main trio and what they stand for.
2024: A horror ‘Oddity’ – Irish film is year’s best so far
Movie review: Writer-director Damian Mc Carthy masterfully crafts a character-driven supernatural whodunit at a refurbished Irish manor.
Horror-thriller ‘Longlegs’ has loads of style, not enough story
Movie review: The latest nutso performance by Nicolas Cage is in service of a moody horror-thriller where the story pieces don’t fit.
‘Immaculate’ conceives shocking gore horror
Movie review: Amid the trappings of just another religious scare flick comes an unflinching anti-religion commentary on abortion.