‘The Big Sleep’ (1946) goes from elite novel to respectable film
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Though it won’t cause narcolepsy, Hawks’ film is too hampered by censorial limitations to totally capture Chandler’s vibe.
‘The Big Sleep’ (1946) goes from elite novel to respectable film
‘Tenebrae’ (1982) a brainy exploration of human violence
Frightening Friday (Movie review): And don’t worry, it’s bloody too, as Argento keeps up with trends in the slasher genre he helped popularize.
Neumeier sharply returns for ‘Starship Troopers 3: Marauder’ (2008)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): OK, so it’s full of bugs (not in a good way), but if you can forgive the cheapness, it has the original’s spirit.
‘Breakfast of Champions’ (1973) is easily digestible American satire
Book club book report: To the benefit of the novel’s shelf life, but not to the benefit of humanity, Vonnegut’s classic remains relevant.
Stand up these dates: ‘Prom Night III: The Last Kiss’ (1990) and ‘Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil’ (1991)
‘Prom Night’ saga (Movie reviews): The third time is not the charm for this Canadian slasher franchise. Nor is the fourth, although it’s a tad better.
‘Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II’ (1987) a hidden slasher gem
‘Prom Night’ saga (Movie review): No Jamie Lee? No problem, as this sequel has everything else, and somehow it’s a wild ride more so than a dumpster fire.
Curtis and burgeoning tropes go to ‘Prom Night’ (1980)
‘Prom Night’ saga (Movie review): Another vintage horror franchise launches by roping an annual American event into the slasher fold.
It’s easy to stay alert for Chandler’s ‘The Big Sleep’ (1939)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The author smoothly takes the baton from Dashiell Hammett in the first of his seven Marlowe novels.
‘Inferno’ (1980) less fiery than ‘Suspiria,’ but still good
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Argento fans will be glad they continued their Three Mothers Trilogy journey into this sequel.
Legal puzzle awaits clownish lawman in ‘Hoppy Serves a Writ’ (1943)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The comedy isn’t funny and the drama isn’t dramatic in the 43rd Hopalong Cassidy film.