‘Annabelle’ (2014) gets dolled up to extend ‘Conjuring’ saga
Frightening Friday (Movie review): It’s a good idea on paper: Follow that creepy doll from “The Conjuring.” The result isn’t awful, but it’s easy to forget.
Family Drama
‘Annabelle’ (2014) gets dolled up to extend ‘Conjuring’ saga
‘Rocky’ saga has post-Stallone life in Jordan-helmed ‘Creed III’
Movie review: The saga’s ninth film riffs on “Rocky V,” but don’t let that turn you away. It significantly improves on that film’s beats.
All 13 movies written and directed by Kevin Smith, ranked
Movie list: The most notable mainstreamer of geek culture back in 1994, Smith has compiled a strong catalog of films he both wrote and directed.
The hauntings of Mike Flanagan: All 11 of his horror films and TV shows, ranked
Movie and TV list: As he prepares his Edgar Allan Poe adaptation, here are my rankings of this modern horror master’s works so far.
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 5 looks to the future
First episode impressions (TV review): The flash-forwards provide talking points, but Tony Shalhoub and the gorgeous sets are what make “Maisel” marvelous.
‘Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay’ (2000) a super novel about superhero comics
Book club book report: Michael Chabon’s classic about the Jewish-American condition in the 1940s is a Great American Novel.
Shyamalan’s ‘Knock at the Cabin’ not worth answering
Movie review: An unpleasant message and flat narrative make this adaptation a misfire, despite a strong Dave Bautista turn.
It’s freaky how great ‘Freaks and Geeks’ (1999-2000) still is
One-season wonders (TV review): It’s time to geek out over the brilliance of this breakthrough teen TV series from Paul Feig and Judd Apatow.
Blake’s ‘Buffy’ books continue with ‘One Girl in All the World’
Book review: Part two of the “Frankie the Vampire Slayer” series has appeal for both its familiar facets and for the new Scoobies.
‘Sleeping Murder’ (1976) a relaxing throwback mystery
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Agatha Christie’s only posthumous novel is also one of her finest Marple yarns, one where we can apply what we’ve learned.