‘Coming to America’ (1988) shows Murphy’s versatility

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Coming to America” isn’t a hilarious screenplay, but the wild creations of the two leads are a blast.

‘Play It Again, Sam’ (1972) blends pratfalls, romance

Woody Wednesday (Movie review): In a rare entry not directed by Allen, cinematic beauty, pratfalls and romance combine to form an early gem.

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Thanks to the chemistry between Prinze Jr. and Cook, “She’s All That” makes a case for teen classic status.

Woody Wednesday (Movie review): This early calling card in Allen’s oeuvre is driven by snort-worthy off-the-cuff lines.

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Christie’s second novel introduces the delightful would-be couple, along with an overly complex plot.

Woody Wednesday (Movie review): The title characters are great, but what’s even better is that we get two Allen-esque characters.

Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie reviews): The “Edmond Dantes” films generally aren’t held in high esteem, but these two aren’t too shabby.

Preston & Child flashback (Book review): Lincoln Child breathes new life into an SF subgenre that dates at least back to “2001.”

Movie review: Perhaps the cast and crew got the gloom out of their system in previous projects. Here, the apocalypse isn’t so bad.

Woody Wednesday (Movie review): It turns out there’s room in the world for both “Star Wars” and Allen’s critical darling “Annie Hall.”