Boyle, Garland recapture emotional punch in ’28 Years Later’
Movie review: The passing of time doesn’t dilute the character-driven power of the 21st century’s best zombie film series.
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Boyle, Garland recapture emotional punch in ’28 Years Later’
‘Against the Darkness’ (2024) duly wraps Blake’s ‘Frankie’ trilogy
‘Buffy’ flashback (Book review): This is ultimately an unremarkable “what if” saga about Willow having a Gen-Z Slayer-witch offspring.
‘Marple’s’ intrusions make more sense in strong Season 3 (2007-09)
Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Geraldine McEwan wraps up her 12 episodes in the title role in respectable fashion.
‘Apple Dumpling Gang’ (1975) is the apple of my eye
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Part of the film’s appeal is nostalgic. But even for newcomers, it’s a top-rate comedy and well-executed Western.
‘Nobody 2’ captures the emotional struggle for work-life balance
Movie review: Yes, he’s thoroughly trained to kick butt, but the biggest enemy – life – keeps coming at Bob Odenkirk’s Hutch.
‘Imaginary Strangers’ (2024) excitingly internalizes the mystery-thriller
Book club book report: Minka Kent convincingly brings us into the mind of a nonviolent sociopath who pursues clues that her children are in danger.
This is how it is in suburbia: ‘American Beauty’ still does 1999 proud
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Even in a year of “Office Space” and “American Pie,” “American Beauty” stands out as something beautiful.
Cute ‘Freaky Friday’ (1976) leads to even better 2003 remake
‘Freaky Friday’ flashback (Movie reviews): With the sequel “Freakier Friday” coming to theaters, here’s a look back at the original and the most famous remake.
Despite team-up, ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ is legendarily dull
Movie review: The franchise’s branches intertwine, but without the humor of “Cobra Kai,” this sixth film packs little punch.
No sophomore slump for Philippous with ‘Bring Her Back’
Movie review: The brothers follow “Talk to Me” with an even more meticulously crafted film, although it trades scares for an overall unease.