Disney Plus begins its deeper character focus with ‘WandaVision’ (2021)
Superhero Saturday (TV review): The MCU gives beloved B-list superheroes the A-list spotlight with its limited-series format.
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Disney Plus begins its deeper character focus with ‘WandaVision’ (2021)
Townball love letter ‘Eephus’ (2025) is low and outside
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): We can see what this film could’ve been, but it’s too minor-league to reach its potential.
‘Muppets’ Wizard of Oz’ (2005) reinstates Oz-ness with spunk and spark
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Though not quite magical, the TV film boasts a great Wizard as it goes back to Baum’s novel.
All 24 John Carpenter movies and TV episodes, ranked
Movie and TV list: This master of horror has also directed sci-fi, dark comedy and even a biopic. Here are my rankings of his work.
‘Milk & Serial’ (2024) demonstrates Barker’s skill before turning sour
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though it doesn’t stick the landing, the “Obsession” wunderkind’s debut is only an hour long, so give it a taste.
‘Big Trouble in Little China’ (1986) falls a little short of big laughs
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The least serious of John Carpenter’s collaborations with Kurt Russell is a lesser “Temple of Doom.”
All 11 films directed by Mel Brooks, ranked
Movie list: As the comedy legend celebrates his 100th birthday, we celebrate his catalog … or at least most of it.
‘Widow’s Bay’ Season 1 is traditional horror with a smirk
TV review: One of the minds behind “Parks and Recreation” delivers the “Twin Peaks” for the 2020s and stays barely on the scary side of the horror-comedy line.
‘The Twelve Chairs’ (1970) is tough to sit still for
Mel Brooks Monday (Movie review): The director’s sophomore effort, a historical comedy, fortunately represents a path mostly not taken in his career.
‘Muppets Take Manhattan’ (1984) takes the felt-and-foam performers to new levels
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Jim Henson’s creations go to the big city in a fun musical that could stand to have more music.