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.”
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Bring your own metaphors to ‘Battle Royale’ (2000)
Yeah, baby! ‘Austin Powers’ films (1997-2002) skewer Bond
Throwback Thursday (Movie reviews): Yeah, baby! The “Austin Powers” films mostly connect in making fun of James Bond tropes.
‘Clueless’ (1995) meets at intersection of Austen, ’90s
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Amy Heckerling’s film is one of the core ’90s teen movies, but its roots go much further back.
‘Palm Springs’ gets by on charming chemistry
Movie review: “Palm Springs” is only mildly funny, but the chemistry between Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti make it easy to watch.
‘Revenge of the Nerds’ (1984) features since-expired brands of humor
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Revenge of the Nerds” has a heartfelt message, but modern viewers might find the humor not awfully PC.
Davidson breaks out in ‘The King of Staten Island’
Movie review: Judd Apatow returns to films and comedian Pete Davidson displays Everyman star quality in this coming-of-age dramedy.
‘Lethal Weapon 4’ (1998) a boffo closing chapter
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Funny and action-packed, “Lethal Weapon 4” is what a closing chapter of a series should be.
‘Back to the Future Part III’ (1990) chugs to finish line
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The trilogy chugs to the finish line in the Western-oriented “Back to the Future Part III.”
‘Back to the Future Part II’ (1989) unfortunately drops the comedy
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The sequel is brilliantly plotted, but the shortage of comedy makes for a grimmer experience.
‘Back to the Future’ (1985) a nostalgic classic about nostalgia
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): One of the most perfect films of the 1980s, “Back to the Future” is a nostalgic — and funny — classic about nostalgia.