‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (2014) takes some getting used to
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Well, this re-imagining of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” isn’t my “TMNT,” but it’s not as bad as it could’ve been.
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (2014) takes some getting used to
‘30 Days of Night’ (2007) unleashes horror at the top of the world
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The northern Alaska setting is great, but slow pacing and choppy storytelling hamper this vampire flick.
Short-lived ‘Drive’ (2007) doesn’t get up to speed
TV shows lost to history (Review): The cast is remarkable — including Nathan Fillion and Emma Stone — but “Drive” is unable to rev up in its six episodes.
Gilpin is great, but ‘The Hunt’ is unpolished
Movie review: More of a collection of brain droppings than a tight plot, “The Hunt” is the latest take on “The Most Dangerous Game.”
P&C plant their feet in Florida for ‘Crooked River’
Book review: Preston & Child deliver a strange but satisfying second book in their series set in Florida, where Child resides.
Lee’s ‘Hulk’ (2003) is as slow and boring as I remembered
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): When applied to the origin story of the Hulk, Ang Lee’s languid craftsmanship comes off as boring.
‘Midnight Run’ (1988) propelled by De Niro, Grodin
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin are an odd couple with comedic chemistry in this on-the-run classic.
‘Darkman’ (1990) is Sam Raimi’s DIY superhero
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): He’d later become know for “Spider-Man,” but Raimi’s first superhero film is the interesting, flawed “Darkman.”
‘V for Vendetta’ (2006) a gorgeous revolution
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This comic adaptation is a message movie about the value of freedom, and also a beautiful work of art.
‘Nate and Hayes’ (1983) swashbuckles to South Pacific
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): One of the most unusual entries in Hughes’ catalog, this is a decent and gorgeous-looking swashbuckler.