‘Splash’ (1984) makes a name for itself despite being simple, silly
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The off-screen stories are better than the on-screen one, namely the popularization of the name Madison.
Oscars
‘Splash’ (1984) makes a name for itself despite being simple, silly
‘Young Frankenstein’ (1974) among the best – and funniest – adaptations of the classic novel
Mel Brooks Monday (Movie review): Brooks and Wilder insert jokes while staying true to Mary Shelley’s work.
‘The Muppet Movie’ (1979) is pure cinematic bliss
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The film gives an origin story for “The Muppet Show’s” characters and showcases amazing puppetry.
I wish ‘Trading Places’ (1983) could be traded for laughs
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Though the comedic talents of Murphy and Aykroyd are apparent, they have little to work with.
‘The Fly’ (1986) is a classic fairy tale … in reverse and inside out
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Just because Cronenberg’s film is many people’s introduction to body horror doesn’t mean he eases you into the subgenre.
‘Poseidon Adventure’ (1972): When playing follow-the-leader, pick wisely
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The Gene Hackman-starring, Irwin Allen-produced film influenced the next wave of ocean-based disaster movies.
‘Collateral’ (2004) injects intimate moral philosophy into a crime thriller
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Standout turns by Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx make a relatively small, inconsequentially plotted film into a big deal.
Grisham clunkily comes to big screen with ‘The Firm’ (1993)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): One of the deepest big-name casts ever assembled ushers the famous novelist to film.
‘In Cold Blood’ gets colder for Brooks’ 1967 film adaptation
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): In a film that pries into the nature of evil, it’s the lack of a good answer that’s most disturbing.
‘Weapons’ of mass horror entertainment
Movie review: Zach Cregger’s followup to “Barbarian” doesn’t have the same thematic impact, but it’s another fun ride.