‘The Sixth Sense’ (1999) invigorates meditative horror
A Week of Night (Movie review): “The Sixth Sense” put M. Night Shyamalan on the map, but the film’s quality goes beyond the twist.
A Week of Night (Movie review): “The Sixth Sense” put M. Night Shyamalan on the map, but the film’s quality goes beyond the twist.
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Agatha Christie lets the reader play psychologist, as nearly every member of the Boynton family has a motive to murder.
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Kate Winslet has the showy role, but Juno Temple is a vision even against the vibrant 1950s backdrop.
Movie review: Based on the stage musical, “In the Heights” has simple arcs and lacks a breakout song, but its people and places are easy to embrace.
TV review: A loaded cast and an emphasis on characters makes this HBO miniseries stand out despite its standard murder-mystery trappings.
Movie review: Gina Rodriguez is great, but that’s not enough reason to stay “Awake” for this science fiction take on the zombie genre.
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Lost in Space” isn’t “cool,” but it does stay true to the TV adventure series while updating the effects.
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Cate Blanchett steals the show from a stellar ensemble in one of Allen’s best straight dramas.
TV commentary: Is it possible to believe both Jeanette and Kate? We examine this and other “Cruel Summer” questions as the first season nears its finale.
First episode impressions (TV review): Bert V. Royal has crafted an engrossing mix of questions, accusations and interpersonal drama.