‘Strangers on a Train’ (1951) a first-class suspenser
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Guy’s situation of having a bothersome person sit next to him is relatable but extreme in this classic thriller.
‘Strangers on a Train’ (1951) a first-class suspenser
Poor little rich cartoon: A look at the end of ‘TMNT’ Season 4 (1990)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): The back half of CBS’ Season 4 includes minor hits, near misses, and bizarre missed opportunities for action figures.
‘Evil Dead Rise’ is … another ‘Evil Dead’ movie
Movie review: The saga’s fifth entry proves what we already knew: Digital special effects don’t have as much of an impact as practical.
‘Thin Man’ movie (1934) emphasizes stars, but I can’t blame it
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Dashiell Hammett’s mystery is still there, but Powell and Loy steal the show. And that’s OK.
‘Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie’ is not only for obsessives
Movie review: The art of solving murders with attention to detail is not stuck in the Aughts, as proven by Monk’s first on-screen case in 14 years.
It’s hard to believe there was passion behind ‘Exorcist: Believer’
Movie review: It’s heretical to say this is the worst “Exorcist” film, but it’s pretty bad for a 50th anniversary legacy sequel.
‘The Retaliators’ (2022) a ridiculously twisty yet effective revenger
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though it probably won’t be an annual Christmas treat for many, it’s viscerally satisfying on one viewing.
‘Insomnia’ (1994) is long but not sleep-inducing
Stephen King flashback (Book review): Although it reads like an important novel to King, it for some reason is not a popular target for adaptation.
‘Foreign Correspondent’ (1940) lauds journalists but isn’t about journalism
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The film is also notable for an action-film structure that fans of the modern “Mission: Impossibles” will recognize.
‘Blue Beetle’ should’ve been given the ‘Batgirl’ treatment
Movie review: The DCEU’s latest entry suggests there’s a decent movie under its carapace, but regularly hits wrong notes (except in its soundtrack).