‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ (1941) should break up over being unfunny
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Hitchcock is the Master of Suspense, but this stultifying piece of evidence suggests he’s not the Master of Comedy.
‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ (1941) should break up over being unfunny
‘Kolchak’ mixes with zombies, Frankenstein in ‘Monsters Among Us!’ (2009)
‘Kolchak’ flashback (Comic book review): The monsters are classic and Kolchak is also in vintage form in this solid Moonstone collection of two tales.
‘Sydney White’ (2007) is a little dopey, but mostly cute
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Amanda Bynes vehicle is a likeable light comedy, but it squanders potential to be better.
‘The 39 Steps’ (1935) is Hitchcock’s foundational light spy thriller
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Many of the director’s tricks and traits are on display in one of the best entries from his British period.
‘Sliding Doors’ (1998) slides into spot as a romance classic
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A basic love triangle gets spiced up by a sci-fi element and great performances.
Hitchcock’s most overrated film is for ‘The Birds’ (1963)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Although perhaps impressive at the time, this natural disaster flick lacks the director’s usual suspense.
‘TMNT’ writers get breathing room to start Season 6 (1992)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): CBS switches to one episode per week as ‘TMNT’s’ popularity wanes, but the episodes are pretty solid.
‘Lethal White’ (2018) another killer entry in Rowling’s Strike saga
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The author digs into the absurdities and intrigues of mid-level British politicians in the fourth Cormoran Strike entry.
‘Leap Year’ (2010) isn’t quite willing to take the leap
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Despite a tame screenplay, the charms of Amy Adams and Matthew Goode prove lucky for this light Irish romp.
Hitchcock comes to America in style with ‘Rebecca’ (1940)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Arguably the director’s first perfect film, “Rebecca” is driven by an achingly sympathetic Joan Fontaine.