‘American Underdog’ (2021) gets at heart of Kurt Warner
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Its portrayal of Iowa is a misfire, but this biopic is an uplifting tale of the undrafted QB achieving his dream.
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‘American Underdog’ (2021) gets at heart of Kurt Warner
‘Bait’ (2012) plants hook of grocery-store shark horror
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Experience in “H2O: Just Add Water” might not be enough to help Phoebe Tonkin and Cariba Heine in this Aussie thriller.
‘They Came to Baghdad’ (1951) a vibrant Mideast adventure
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): In addition to its strength as a travelogue, this is also among Christie’s most entertaining spy novels.
‘Dealing’ (1972) a still-relevant time capsule of Drug War
Michael Crichton Monday (Movie review): The film is a little better than the book as Robert F. Lyons plays a good-hearted pot dealer.
Dark horror-comedy serves up ‘Fresh’ dating insights
Movie review: The 2022 film with the biggest twist is propelled by social commentary and tasty chemistry between Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan.
‘Shark Night’ (2011) shallow but humorously entertaining
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): “Shark Night” is too silly to be scary, but at least it has Sara Paxton, Katharine McPhee and hilarious shark kills.
‘Superhero Movie’ (2008) a predictable ‘Spider-Man’ spoof
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This comedy could’ve been funnier as it tackles the superhero hits of the early 21st century.
Traucki’s ‘The Reef’ (2011) delivers stark shark terror
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Despite its low budget, “The Reef” — which has a sequel coming soon – is as nail-biting as “Jaws.”
‘Dead Zone’ (1983) a lively translation, thanks to Walken
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Cronenberg’s film inevitably compresses King’s book, but Christopher Walken memorably brings Johnny Smith to life.
‘Flight Attendant’ Season 2 a stark study of alcoholism
TV review: When she’s not shilling for Smirnoff, Kaley Cuoco plays one-woman cautionary tale Cassie in the wild HBO Max thriller.