‘Tommy & Tuppence’ – the show, not the characters — can’t catch a break
TV review: Christie’s lovebird detectives, who we follow through their whole lives, have had a tough time getting a second season on TV.
‘Tommy & Tuppence’ – the show, not the characters — can’t catch a break
‘Hook’ (1991) fails to get off the ground even with Spielberg directing
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Even the masters can misfire, as seen in this “Peter Pan” riff that doesn’t firmly plant its hook.
‘Backrooms’ a liminal vibe in need of a story
Movie review: It’s an amazing technical achievement for a 20-year-old director, but there’s not enough narrative to make it stick.
‘Murder with Mirrors’ (1985) reflects well on Hayes
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Though beginning to be overshadowed by Hickson, the American Marple actress bows out with aplomb.
Outbreak film ‘Welcome to Raccoon City’ (2021) doesn’t break ‘Resident Evil’ funk
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Roberts has made good creature features, and there’s style to this remake, but nothing original or substantial to hook us.
Flanagan explores timelessness of bullying in deep dive into ‘Carrie’
TV review: The master of Stephen King adaptations and horror miniseries brings them together in eight lavish Prime episodes.
Spielberg shows understanding of TV news in ‘Savage’ (1973)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The young director’s skills are on full display in a conspiracy-thriller pilot episode that wasn’t picked up by NBC.
‘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.
‘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.