‘Stage Fright’ (1950) puts love rectangle at center stage
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Though intriguing, this Hitchcock film raises the question of what degree of misinformation is fair to the audience.
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A fanged swain makes his dad proud in ‘Son of Dracula’ (1943)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Lon Cheney Jr. stars in this underwatched gem of the “Dracula” film series.
‘Chinatown’ (1974) links two eras of film noir
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Polanski blends an iconic Nicholson turn, a good political mystery and California water-utilities history in this classic.
‘Ænigma’ (1987) embraces reincarnation, psychokinetics, carnivorous snails
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Loosen up and enjoy the party that is this bizarre Italian horror-romance film.
‘Rich and Strange’ (1931) cracks code of talkie filmmaking
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): In this Joan Barry-driven romantic drama, Hitchcock realizes the principles of silent filmmaking can still apply.
‘High Potential,’ ‘Brilliant Minds,’ ‘Penguin’ showcase diverse brains
First episode impressions (TV reviews): Good ole comfort TV is also on the docket this fall, with “Murder in a Small Town,” “Rescue: HI-Surf” and “Doctor Odyssey.”
‘Where the Sidewalk Ends’ (1950) reverses the Hitchcock formula
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A guilty man is on the run in this engaging but flawed follow-up from the director and stars behind “Laura.”
Fall movie preview 2024: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing
Fall movie preview: Fans of horror, superheroes and biopics especially have a lot to look forward to this autumn.
Fall TV preview 2024: 10 shows I wouldn’t mind watching
Fall TV preview: Fall TV is still a thing (sort of), so here are 10 new shows that might be worth checking out.
Smart small-cast mystery makes ‘Laura’ (1944) a classic noir
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Otto Preminger’s film pivots around the femme fatale and keeps us guessing about whodunit despite a small cast.