‘Con Air’ (1997) doesn’t fly as high as it aims to
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A daring premise is undercut by more plot conveniences than what’s found in the popcorn flicks in surrounding theaters.
Oscars
‘Con Air’ (1997) doesn’t fly as high as it aims to
‘Blazing Saddles’ (1974) sends up Westerns before running out of gas
Mel Brooks Monday (Movie review): Brooks proves there are a million ways to laugh in the West, even if he can’t figure out an ending.
Oscars 2026
When are the Oscars on TV? The 98th Academy Awards will air at 7 p.m. Eastern Sunday, March 15 on ABC and Hulu (and ABC.com and the ABC app). It will honor the best films released in 2025. The event will […]
‘Princess Bride’ (1987) both less and more than I remembered
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Some of the simplest films are the most beautiful, as this ubiquitous childhood gem gets more timeless with time.
‘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.
‘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.