‘Spaceballs’ (1987) remains a pitch-perfect parody of ‘Star Wars’
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The makers of “Spaceballs 2” will have their work cut out for them as they follow Mel Brooks’ classic.
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‘Spaceballs’ (1987) remains a pitch-perfect parody of ‘Star Wars’
Hitchcock takes a swing at boxing in ‘The Ring’ (1927)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): This silent film has some light comedic punch as it chronicles rivals for a title belt and a woman’s affections.
‘The Good Girl’ (2002) illustrates danger of obsession with one person
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Mike White riffs on “Catcher in the Rye,” but this Holden’s worldview is tragically narrower.
‘Young and Innocent’ (1937) a simpler, sweeter ‘39 Steps’
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Hitchcock tackles a story similar to “The 39 Steps” in a would-be star-making turn for Nova Pilbeam.
‘Godzilla Minus One’ (2023) is Japan’s ‘Independence Day’
Movie review: Takashi Yamazaki’s character-driven prequel to 1954’s “Godzilla” illustrates the changing Japanese culture after WWII.
‘Throw Momma from the Train’ (1987) a decent throwaway comedy
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): In one of the more interesting Hitchcock riffs, DeVito and Crystal play out the “Strangers on a Train” premise.
‘John Carter’ (2012) shows the property’s influence on ‘Star Wars’
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The first lavish big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ saga stands as a fun romp in its own right.
‘Garden State’ (2004) makes melancholy feel so good
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A great soundtrack, melodrama, quirky folks and a smoothly understated romance make this a coming-of-age gem.
Hitch’s career respectfully launches with ‘Pleasure Garden’ (1925)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): But viewers at the time didn’t get a fair chance to watch the director’s light romance until after “The Lodger” became a hit.
‘The Strangers’ (2008) puts suspenseful horror ahead of explanation
Frightening Friday (Movie review): We might learn more about the home invaders in the new film, but the O.G. entry is scary despite scant information.