‘Crystal Lake’ is partly a trick but ultimately a treat
TV review: The “Friday the 13th” prequel series retcons the timeline, but with a purpose, as we finally get the backstory of Pam and Jason Voorhees.
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‘Crystal Lake’ is partly a trick but ultimately a treat
‘Tommy & Tuppence’ – the show, not the characters — can’t catch a break
TV review: Christie’s lovebird detectives, who we follow through their whole lives, have had a tough time getting a second season on TV.
‘Murder with Mirrors’ (1985) reflects well on Hayes
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Though beginning to be overshadowed by Hickson, the American Marple actress bows out with aplomb.
‘Spider-Man’ continues to be MCU’s high point with ‘Brand New Day’
Movie review: As the lonely Peter gradually moves forward, the MCU is content to be staid with its CGI. But it doesn’t hurt the film much.
‘Love from a Stranger’ (1937, 1947) shows you can never really know someone
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie reviews): Among her many influences on storytelling, Christie popularizes the “woman in peril” plot with “Philomel Cottage” and its adaptations.
‘Appointment with Death’ (1988) makes appointment with Israel tourism board
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): It looks as lavish as Ustinov’s first two Poirot period pieces, but lacks the dynamism.
Wimsey, Vane take next marital step in ‘Thrones, Dominations’ (1998)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Four books about Sayers’ mystery-solving spouses weren’t enough for you? Walsh has you covered with an elite pastiche novel.
‘Loki’ Season 1 (2021) ventures into liminal space and time
Superhero Saturday (TV review): Tom Hiddleston gets a rare chance to take a showy character through subtle character growth.
‘Partners in Crime’ (2015) hurt by truncated run, shift to the Fifties
Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): But I can see what the creators were going for if the show hadn’t been canceled. And though not a purist Tommy and Tuppence, Walliams and Raine grew on me.
Tommy and Tuppence come to screen in ‘Secret Adversary,’ ‘Partners in Crime’ (1983-84)
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie and TV reviews): Annis and Warwick are delightful but the stories are often confusing or thin.