‘Knives Out’ reinvigorates the whodunit
Movie review: Rian Johnson reinvigorates the whodunit with a gripping mystery and a smattering of chuckles.
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‘Knives Out’ reinvigorates the whodunit
‘Friday the 13th: Part 2’ (1981) is rushed, disposable
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The rushed nature of “Part 2” is apparent, as most of the characters survive by getting drunk at a bar all night.
‘12 Monkeys’ (1995) is a stylish, confusing take on time travel
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Terry Gilliam’s film is a stylish, confusing take on time travel.
‘Westworld’ Season 3 steps into a larger world
First episode impressions (TV review): Season 3 of HBO’s “Westworld” starts with one of the series’ best episodes to date.
‘Watchmen’ TV series digs into history of American racism
TV review: Damon Lindelof’s “Watchmen” sequel is an engrossing but incomplete study of American racism.
‘Friday the 13th’ (1980) crystalizes lakeside horror
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Cunningham’s film draws from the slasher films before it but comes upon something fresh with the summer camp setting.
‘Annabelle Comes Home’ brings back Warrens, not scares
Movie review: Although the Warrens briefly return and Mckenna Grace is good as the daughter, this third “Annabelle” film is rather tame.
‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ (2005) pokes fun at hardboiled noir
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Black’s comeback film pokes fun at hardboiled noir while also being a perfect one.
‘Briarpatch’ is TV’s latest depressive murder mystery
First episode impressions (TV review): Rosario Dawson doesn’t crack a smile in this latest prestige mystery yarn.
Woo’s ‘Paycheck’ (2003) is illogical yet amusing
PKD flashback (Movie review): This adaptation of a well-regarded Dick short story is illogical yet amusing.