‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1999) a smart actioner about smart-sharks
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Renny Harlin’s thriller has its admirers and haters. After this rewatch, I realized I’m firmly in the former category.
‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1999) a smart actioner about smart-sharks
‘Harlequin Tea Set’ (1997) gathers some antique gems
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The last of Christie’s U.S. short story collections isn’t merely a case of odds and ends being swept up.
‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ roars around globe with heart
Movie review: Every major player comes back for a romp that is not only a grand adventure, but actually has a reason to exist.
‘House of the Devil’ (2009) goes back to ’80s to become a new classic
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Even with writer-director Ti West revealing the conceit in the title, “The House of the Devil” has tricks up its sleeve.
Jared Leto helps ‘Morbius’ fly up to mediocrity
Movie review: Great actors sometimes give this Sony Spider-verse film the gravity of a staged morality play. But mostly, CGI bat swarms rule the screen.
‘Winning Time’ a winner, even if not entirely accurate
TV review: A historian wouldn’t approve of the dramatic license, but these 10 episodes bottle the spirit of the Lakers dynasty.
Traucki’s ‘The Reef’ (2011) delivers stark shark terror
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Despite its low budget, “The Reef” — which has a sequel coming soon – is as nail-biting as “Jaws.”
Poirot engages fairer sex in ‘Labors of Hercules’ (1947)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Hercule Poirot in love? That’s the surprising part of an otherwise middle-of-the-road collection of stories.
‘The Boys’ are back in town for still-excellent Season 3
First episode impressions (TV review): Homelander’s evil and Starlight’s heroism take center stage as “The Boys” masters superheroes-as-parable.
‘Dead Zone’ (1983) a lively translation, thanks to Walken
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Cronenberg’s film inevitably compresses King’s book, but Christopher Walken memorably brings Johnny Smith to life.