Kiddie flick ‘Zoom’ (2006) forgets humor, energy
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Even the target audience of this seemingly zingy Tim Allen superhero comedy will find it to be on the flat side.
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Kiddie flick ‘Zoom’ (2006) forgets humor, energy
‘Catwoman’ (2004) is not the cat’s pajamas
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Although this bizarre “Batman” spinoff is as bad as you’ve heard, Halle Berry shouldn’t be blamed.
‘They Live’ (1988) a padded-out ‘Twilight Zone’ episode
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Carpenter’s alien-infiltration metaphor is so thinly veiled it’s hardly a metaphor at all.
In ‘Escape from L.A.’ (1996), Carpenter adds humor
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): John Carpenter essentially remakes “Escape from New York” 15 years later, but with more humor.
‘Steel’ (1997) forges claim as worst superhero film
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Driven by a horrible performance by Shaq, “Steel” forges a claim as the worst superhero film.
‘Monster Squad’ (1987) like a proto-‘Stranger Things’
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Shane Black’s “The Monster Squad” might be an interesting curiosity for ‘Stranger Things’ fans.
‘Green Hornet’ (2011) is so unfunny it stings
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Seth Rogen’s attempt at a big superhero comedy is so unfunny and boring that it stings.
‘Escape from New York’ (1981) a classic gritty actioner
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): John Carpenter’s DIY effort is both a gritty adventure and a dark comedy as Kurt Russell becomes an action star.
Urban’s ‘Dredd’ (2012) goes simpler and grittier
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The Karl Urban version of “Dredd” goes simpler and grittier in the saga’s second cinematic bid.
Bring your own metaphors to ‘Battle Royale’ (2000)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The weapons are supplied, but bring your own metaphors to this cult classic that presaged “Hunger Games.”