Enter giallo gallery in ‘Bird with the Crystal Plumage’ (1970)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Rome architecture and cinematography elevate this tale of an American trying to solve Italian serial murders.
‘Karate Kid’ (2010) and the problem with sticking to the script
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Somehow Daniel’s exact journey is repeated by another kid 26 years later. But the remake isn’t without its merits.
‘Seven Year Itch’ (1955) had me itching for more laughs
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): That classic shot of Marilyn Monroe over the storm grate comes from this film, but it’s not too memorable otherwise.
‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Part 3 ties the belt on Johnny’s journey
TV review: The final five-episode batch of the 65-episode series has some wildly illegal punches, but ultimately lands a winning kick.
Taylor’s ‘Hitch’ (1978) is cornerstone bio of Hitchcock
On a Hitchcock kick (Book review): A mix of objective and subjective analysis of the man and his works, the well-timed book also goes deeper into Hitchcock’s final film.
‘Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes’ (1927) a spooky conclusion to Doyle’s canon
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Rather than resting on his laurels, the author tries new things with topics and point-of-view.
Green gladiator grabs glory in ‘Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk’ (2007)
Superhero Saturday (Comic book review): This Marvel Comics arc has been adapted several times, including — loosely — in “Thor: Ragnarok.”
‘My Bloody Valentine’ (2009) adds dimension to the franchise
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This remake embraces the late-Aughts 3D boom and crafts a fun mystery while splashing the screen with gore.
‘The Net’ (1995) is a scarier, computer-age ‘North by Northwest’
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Irwin Winkler uploads one of his best films as a director in this relevant thriller about identity theft.
‘Ball of Fire’ (1941) a delightful early gem from Hawks, Wilder
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): Enjoy the star power of Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck, and as a bonus learn the slang of 1941.