‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ has bizarre, sharp edge
First episode impressions (TV review): This miniseries shows that what teens are doing now is decidedly different from what they did in 1973 or 1997.
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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ has bizarre, sharp edge
In Pratt’s ‘Tomorrow War,’ war is hella awesome
Movie review: Excellent creature designs and CGI effects make “The Tomorrow War” a blast, even if themes like conscription and PTSD get left in the dust.
‘Coming 2 America’ has more enthusiasm than inspiration
Movie review: Three decades later, Murphy and Hall still look great. But the writers obviously weren’t polishing fresh jokes in the interim.
3 TV shows and 3 movies to see in 2021
2021 preview: This could be hugely entertaining year for audiences, as we get all those delayed 2020 releases plus some new ones.
John’s top 10 movies of 2020
2020 movies: This unusual year nonetheless offered some movies worth celebrating. Here are my top 10 films of 2020.
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2020
2020 television: Like everything else, TV took a hit in this year of the pandemic, but networks felt the impact more so than streaming and premium.
Cohen still comedy king in ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’
Movie review: Candid-camera moments, improv acting, editing trickery and scripted writing combine for lots of LOL humor.
‘The Boys’ remains super as Season 2 begins
First episode impressions (TV review): As Season 2 begins, “The Boys” is still a super series that skewers politics and celebrity via The Seven.
Relatively thin schedule offers some highlights
Fall TV 2020 (Commentary): Here are my thoughts on 13 notable premieres as the Fall 2020 TV season begins amid the pandemic.
Patterson’s ‘Vast of Night’ a gripping, stylish debut
Movie review: Writer-director Andrew Patterson makes a moody debut with this slow-burn tale of a 1950s alien encounter.