Miyagi returns in forgettable ‘Next Karate Kid’ (1994)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): It’s nice to see more of Mr. Miyagi in the otherwise forgettable fourth entry.
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Miyagi returns in forgettable ‘Next Karate Kid’ (1994)
First episode impressions: ‘The Unicorn’ and ‘Perfect Harmony’ (TV reviews)
In this age of easily accessible TV, there’s no such thing as timeslot battles anymore, but for the sake of fun, let’s pit “The Unicorn” (CBS) against “Perfect Harmony” (NBC). The half-hour sitcoms air at […]
‘Veronica Mars’ becomes great character piece in Season 4
TV review: Hulu brings back “Veronica Mars” for eight episodes that ramp up the threat level.
‘Vanya on 42nd Street’ (1994) is a clever, money-saving film
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This is a clever, money-saving film that only pretends to be a play.
First episode impressions: ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 (TV review)
If the first episode is any indication, “Big Little Lies’ ” second season (9 p.m. Eastern Sundays on HBO) lacks the zest of the first but has so much momentum in the wake of the […]
‘Karate Kid Part III’ (1989) a great comedy … but not on purpose
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This is much funnier than the first two; unfortunately, this isn’t supposed to be a comedy series.
‘Karate Kid’ (1984) a flawed classic for young viewers
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This is a sloppy, incomplete film, but also a timeless classic for young viewers.
‘Fighting with My Family’ is a fairly lightweight biopic, but Florence Pugh is a champion in the main role (Movie review)
“Fighting with My Family” doesn’t redefine the sports biopic genre, which in a way is too bad because professional wrestling is such an unusual thing, sitting on the border between athletics and entertainment. It might […]
‘Winslow Boy’ (1999) grippingly chronicles small, crucial legal case
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This adaptation is an engrossing, character-driven document of a small but crucial legal case.
‘Unbreakable’ (2000) a rare ‘real-world’ superhero story
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Shyamalan’s hyped follow-up to “The Sixth Sense” is dripping with style as it tells a superhero’s origin story.