‘French Connection II’ (1975) brings the hard-a** Drug War to France
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Hackman actually improves on his Oscar-winning role in Frankenheimer’s more harrowing sequel.
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‘French Connection II’ (1975) brings the hard-a** Drug War to France
‘TMNT’ takes welcome ‘Vacation in Europe’ to start Season 7 (1993)
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): This batch provides a superficial respite from NYC, as the standard plots are simply transposed. But a couple episodes stand out.
‘TMNT Adventures’ Issues 23-31 (1991-92) explore Turtles’ Japanese roots
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Though not deeply profound tales, it’s clear Archie is trying; and here we get cool newcomers like Slash and Ninjara.
‘Crimson Tide’ (1995) is a red-letter submarine suspenser
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The epitome of Nineties action remains a well-oiled machine 30 years later thanks to what now looks like restraint.
‘TMNT Adventures’ spins off into ‘Mighty Mutanimals’ (1991)
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book review): One title is not enough to contain Clarrain’s action and environmental themes, but the plots remain quite basic.
‘TMNT’ Season 6 (1992) episodes 9-16 aren’t too scary
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): “Nightmare in the Lair” and “Snakes Alive!” are safe for kids, and adults might find a couple things to like about this batch.
‘French Connection’ (1971) lets you make own conclusions about Drug War
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Stylishly gritty without being a lecture, this is a deceptively smart straightforward film.
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.
Disney creates cure for insomnia with ‘Tron: Legacy’ (2010)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This shallow legacy sequel makes a compelling case for being the Mouse House’s most cynical product.
Moronic hack-tioner ‘Swordfish’ (2001) should be thrown back
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): It’s tempting to pity the all-star cast, but really we should feel bad for ourselves for watching this.