Miyagi returns in forgettable ‘Next Karate Kid’ (1994)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): It’s nice to see more of Mr. Miyagi in the otherwise forgettable fourth entry.
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Miyagi returns in forgettable ‘Next Karate Kid’ (1994)
‘Cobra Kai’ Season 1 (2018) punches up ‘Karate Kid’ saga
Throwback Thursday (TV review): “Cobra Kai” Season 1 is a pitch-perfect continuation of the ‘Karate Kid’ saga.
‘Booksmart’ has everything except laughs as high school graduates party like it’s 2019 (Movie review)
“Booksmart” has a lot going for it. It’s the centerpiece high school comedy of 2019, and it represents modern times well despite fitting firmly into the genre. But perhaps we use the word “comedy” too […]
All 21 episodes of ‘Roswell’ Season 2 (2000-01), ranked
TV review: Like a lot of chapter twos, “Roswell” gets darker in its second season. Have Kleenex handy as I run down my rankings of the 21 episodes.
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’s’ cornball rom-com humor hits the spot
Movie review: The cornball rom-com humor of Tom Holland’s second Spidey film hits the spot after “Endgame.”
‘Scream: The TV Series’ tries out new path for Season 3
First episode impressions (TV review): Ghostface gets his (or her) mask and voice back for Season 3.
All 22 episodes of ‘Roswell’ Season 1 (1999-2000), ranked
TV review: Out of the gates, “Roswell” takes its place as one of the great teen SF/romance hybrids. Here are my rankings of the 22 episodes.
‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ (1998) is a generation’s graduation party
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This sweet comedy stands as a generation’s benchmark graduation party film.
‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ stays strong in Season 1, Part 2
TV review: “Sabrina” (and Sabrina herself) stays strong – but occasionally gets goofy – in Season 1, Part 2.
‘Cruel Intentions’ (1999) a timeless manipulation story
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The standout young cast also makes the film a tasty time capsule of 1999.