‘Sydney White’ (2007) is a little dopey, but mostly cute
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Amanda Bynes vehicle is a likeable light comedy, but it squanders potential to be better.
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‘Sydney White’ (2007) is a little dopey, but mostly cute
‘The 39 Steps’ (1935) is Hitchcock’s foundational light spy thriller
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Many of the director’s tricks and traits are on display in one of the best entries from his British period.
‘Sliding Doors’ (1998) slides into spot as a romance classic
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A basic love triangle gets spiced up by a sci-fi element and great performances.
Hitchcock’s most overrated film is for ‘The Birds’ (1963)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Although perhaps impressive at the time, this natural disaster flick lacks the director’s usual suspense.
‘Leap Year’ (2010) isn’t quite willing to take the leap
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Despite a tame screenplay, the charms of Amy Adams and Matthew Goode prove lucky for this light Irish romp.
Hitchcock comes to America in style with ‘Rebecca’ (1940)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Arguably the director’s first perfect film, “Rebecca” is driven by an achingly sympathetic Joan Fontaine.
Gender lines blur in ‘Just One of the Guys’ (1985), ‘She’s the Man’ (2006)
Throwback Thursday (Movie reviews): These updates of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” are led by different types of funny performances.
‘To Catch a Thief’ (1955) is a relaxing take on suspense
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Though not his strongest collaboration with Grant nor Kelly, this is one of Hitch’s best films where romance is the point.
Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious’ (1946) illustrates art of subtle suspense
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The spy drama is also fascinating as a comparison piece to the actioner “Mission: Impossible II” (2000).
Nobody talks about it, but ‘Mr. Nobody’ (2009) is a gem
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This emotional and thoughtful film is one of Jared Leto’s best and an elite multiverse movie.