‘Back to the Future Part II’ (1989) unfortunately drops the comedy
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The sequel is brilliantly plotted, but the shortage of comedy makes for a grimmer experience.
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‘Back to the Future Part II’ (1989) unfortunately drops the comedy
‘Back to the Future’ (1985) a nostalgic classic about nostalgia
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): One of the most perfect films of the 1980s, “Back to the Future” is a nostalgic — and funny — classic about nostalgia.
‘The Lighthouse’ wallows in misery, madness
Movie review: If you like just watching people fart around, watch “The Lighthouse.”
‘The Mask’ (1994) stands out even in Carrey’s big year
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): “The Mask” features top-shelf Jim Carrey, sssmokin’ Cameron Diaz and delightful special effects.
‘Knives Out’ reinvigorates the whodunit
Movie review: Rian Johnson reinvigorates the whodunit with a gripping mystery and a smattering of chuckles.
‘Jojo Rabbit’ the cutest-ever film about a Hitler-loving kid
Movie review: Writer-director-actor Taika Waititi finds humor from an unusual place.
‘Ford v Ferrari’ brings niche subject to 7,000 rpm life
Movie review: This auto racing history film brings its niche historical subject to thrilling life.
‘Parasite’ makes powerful point about class differences
Movie review: This dark comedy Oscar favorite makes a powerful point about class differences.
‘Marriage Story’ an affectionate look at divorce
Movie review: The Oscar-nominated film takes a realistic look at a divorcing couple.
Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ a meditative mob movie
Movie review: Scorsese’s latest turns a Hoffa bio and mob flick into a meditation on what’s important in life.