‘Fetch’ didn’t happen, but at least ‘Mean Girls’ (2004) did
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A stellar cast drives a teen comedy that struggles to balance laughs with a serious issue.
Teen Drama
‘Fetch’ didn’t happen, but at least ‘Mean Girls’ (2004) did
John’s top 10 movies of 2023
2023 movies: Action movies had grand finales, superhero fatigue drove off audiences, and horror and comedy became niche genres in a wild year in film.
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2023
2023 television: A couple of old-school network shows break into the streaming-dominated list of my favorite series of the year.
Stupnitsky’s ‘No Hard Feelings’ is easy to like
Movie review: The director of “Good Boys” continues to make sweet-natured raunch-coms that straddle old and new sensibilities.
It’s hard to believe there was passion behind ‘Exorcist: Believer’
Movie review: It’s heretical to say this is the worst “Exorcist” film, but it’s pretty bad for a 50th anniversary legacy sequel.
‘Totally Killer’ comments on change of times with dry humor
Movie review: Gen-Z and Gen-X are baffled by each other in this not-scary horror-comedy that’s at least funny.
‘Gen V’ continues super-smart storytelling from ‘The Boys’
First episode impressions (TV review): The universe of “The Boys” goes back to school for more social commentary and weirdness.
Baxter, Casey Jones elevate ‘TMNT’ Season 3 (1989) at midway point
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): “Return of the Fly” and the first two Casey Jones episodes rank among the cartoon’s high points.
‘TMNT: IDW Collection’ Volume 1 (2015) an expert blend of nostalgia, world-building
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book review): Tom Waltz’s epic new continuity launches with Issues 1-12 and micro-series Issues 1-5.
Australian scarer ‘Talk to Me’ maintains grip till the end
Movie review: “Talk to Me” has the horror mood and mystery you want, plus strong characters and a chilling ending.