‘The Thing’ (2011) too much of the same thing
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Confusingly sharing the same title, this is a prequel to “The Thing.” It covers the same territory less skillfully.
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‘The Thing’ (2011) too much of the same thing
‘Book of the Dead’ (2006) a trilogy-capping epic
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): P&C take us through Egyptian history to a prison break to the effects of a sound and light on the brain.
Legends launch in ‘Mysterious Affair at Styles’ (1920)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): A century ago, readers were introduced to two icons: Author Agatha Christie and her star sleuth Poirot.
‘Psycho’ remake (1998) stands as a fascinating experiment
‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): Stage plays are remade all the time, so is the hatred of Gus Van Sant’s shot-for-shot remake of “Psycho” warranted?
‘Psycho IV: The Beginning’ (1990) a shadow of ‘Bates Motel’
‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): The fourth “Psycho” film gives us the backstory of Norman Bates. “Bates Motel” would later do it better.
Grant, Kidman shine in Kelley’s ‘The Undoing’
TV review: HBO’s “The Undoing” is the latest dark murder mystery from David E. Kelley, and it’s a compelling one thanks in part to a stellar cast.
‘Dance of Death’ (2005) offers new adventures for old favorites
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): All of the authors’ best characters are put through new paces in this standout second book of the Diogenes Trilogy.
Diminishing returns kick in with ‘Psycho III’ (1986)
‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): Now directing and starring, Anthony Perkins shows us a few new things in this middle-of-the-road third entry.
‘Psycho II’ (1983) more than a slasher-era cash grab
‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): Thanks to Anthony Perkins’ performance, this is a rare 1980s horror sequel that smartly builds on the original.
P&C’s ‘Brimstone’ (2004) a devilishly fun read
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): The authors tiptoe into the Diogenes Trilogy with the pleasing re-teaming of Pendergast and D’Agosta.