‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ a hurricane of narcissism, buzzwords
Movie review: This pitch-black horror-comedy has no interest in giving us someone to root for. But it does make biting points about modern culture.
Comedy
‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ a hurricane of narcissism, buzzwords
‘Dealing’ (1972) a still-relevant time capsule of Drug War
Michael Crichton Monday (Movie review): The film is a little better than the book as Robert F. Lyons plays a good-hearted pot dealer.
Dark horror-comedy serves up ‘Fresh’ dating insights
Movie review: The 2022 film with the biggest twist is propelled by social commentary and tasty chemistry between Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan.
Beavis and Butt-head score with ‘Do the Universe’
Movie review: Mike Judge hasn’t lost touch with these characters he invented three decades ago. Plus, the comedic pacing is better than ever.
‘Superhero Movie’ (2008) a predictable ‘Spider-Man’ spoof
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This comedy could’ve been funnier as it tackles the superhero hits of the early 21st century.
Ti West’s ‘X’ blends sex, violence in tasty package
Movie review: West puts puerile but smart thrills atop a slasher foundation – even if “X” will ultimately be remembered for Mia Goth in those overalls.
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ needed another editing pass
Movie review: Despite the heartfelt messages at its core, this creative SF comedy is undone by its bombastic style and length.
‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch’ (1990) not as bizarre as its rep
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Despite the great “Key & Peele” sketch, “Gremlins 2” isn’t a uniquely strange sequel; its bigness is typical for the era.
‘Scream 5’ smartly illustrates fan feedback loop
Movie review: The “Scream” franchise returns to the big screen to examine the creator-fan feedback loop that has emerged in the past decade.
‘Adam Project’ adds Reynolds’ riffing to kiddie plot
Movie review: Ryan Reynolds’ charm is in place, but the time-travel plot is so basic one wonders if this was conceived as a kids’ film.