‘Spider-Man’ continues to be MCU’s high point with ‘Brand New Day’
Movie review: As the lonely Peter gradually moves forward, the MCU is content to be staid with its CGI. But it doesn’t hurt the film much.
‘Spider-Man’ continues to be MCU’s high point with ‘Brand New Day’
‘Love from a Stranger’ (1937, 1947) shows you can never really know someone
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie reviews): Among her many influences on storytelling, Christie popularizes the “woman in peril” plot with “Philomel Cottage” and its adaptations.
‘Resident Evil’ (2002) is like watching someone else play a video game
Frightening Friday (Movie review): It helps that that person is Milla Jovovich, but this is nonetheless generic zombie shlock from a director who should be better.
Spielberg helps launch ‘Columbo’ with ‘Murder by the Book’ (1971)
Throwback Thursday (TV review): His direction combines with Falk’s immediate grasp of the character to propel the series to decades of popularity.
‘X-Files’ meets X-Men in Gray’s ‘Perihelion’ (2024)
‘X-Files’ flashback (Book review): The 12th “X-Files” book is the first new tale since the 2018 TV season and the first prose entry in the Myth-arc.
‘Furious,’ ‘Lanterns,’ ‘Tommy & Tuppence’ earn second episodes from this viewer
First episode impressions (TV reviews): Before the big series later this month, here’s a look at the pilot episodes of some of 2026’s buzziest series so far.
‘Appointment with Death’ (1988) makes appointment with Israel tourism board
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): It looks as lavish as Ustinov’s first two Poirot period pieces, but lacks the dynamism.
‘Chucky’ Season 3 (2023-24) shows its age, leading to cancellation
‘Child’s Play’ flashback (TV review): Though Don Mancini has more story to tell, and while Chucky retains star power, the non-doll characters are getting old.
‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’ (2001) movingly explores core SF question of 21st century
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): What is the difference between human and robot? One thing is for sure: That’s going to be harder to answer as time goes by.
‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ (2024-25) claims its dominion on TV
‘Jurassic Park’ flashback (TV review): The 39-episode animated series features some of the best human characters and dinosaur peril of the whole saga.