‘Throw Momma from the Train’ (1987) a decent throwaway comedy
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): In one of the more interesting Hitchcock riffs, DeVito and Crystal play out the “Strangers on a Train” premise.
Danny DeVito
‘Throw Momma from the Train’ (1987) a decent throwaway comedy
Every David Mamet film, ranked (except ‘The Water Engine’)
Movie rankings: Mamet has given us a new appreciation for the way men talk, outlined the keys to long cons, and provided historical insight.
‘Hoffa’ (1992) chronicles striking rise of union boss
Mamet Monday (Movie review): Strong work from lead actor Jack Nicholson and director/actor Danny DeVito drive this compelling docu-drama.
‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ still a fun and funny romp
Movie review: The third entry is more of the same, but it’s still a fun and funny romp.
‘Heist’ (2001) boasts intricate plotting, lovable criminals
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This crime thriller has Mamet’s usual intricate plotting plus great characters.
‘Batman Returns’ (1992) is an off-the-rails Christmas romp
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): Tim Burton’s second Bat-film is an off-the-rails Christmas romp.
First episode impressions: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 7 (TV review)
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (9 p.m. Central Thursdays) is getting so crazy that even the FX network seems jittery about it, running so many “mature content” advisories that you’d think it was screening “Hobo with a […]