‘Brahms: The Boy II’ (2020) all dolled up for silly scares
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Katie Holmes takes over for Lauren Cohan in a sequel that’s more basic than the inventive original.
‘Brahms: The Boy II’ (2020) all dolled up for silly scares
‘Harvard Man’ (2001) tries to gimmick up a crime yarn
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Sarah Michelle Gellar again goes against type in an edgy role, but this one is less memorable than “Cruel Intentions.”
‘Curse of the Jade Scorpion’ (2001) a mildly jazzy jaunt
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Hurt by loose editing and some miscast roles, this 1940-set mystery-comedy isn’t what it could’ve been.
‘Zero Cool’ (1969), 4th Lange novel, has zero originality
Michael Crichton Monday (Book review): Crichton is already recycling old ideas as his vacationing stand-in gets roped into a crazy adventure.
‘Last Séance’ (2019) gathers Christie’s spooky stuff
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): This collection gathers Agatha’s supernatural yarns in one place, including the rare “Wife of the Kenite.”
‘Final Destination 5’ (2011) saves the best for last
‘Final Destination’ Week (Movie review): The series goes out on a high note with a great blend of comedy and thrills, plus a cool twist at the end.
Cheap 4th ‘Final Destination’ (2009) in bad taste
‘Final Destination’ Week (Movie review): “The Final Destination” cashes in on the 3D trend, but the special effects are notably bad for a modern film.
Lang again shines in twisty, thrilling ‘Don’t Breathe 2’
Movie review: Stephen Lang returns as the old blind man criminals should not be messing with in this unpredictable horror-thriller.
‘Final Destination 3’ (2006) a rollercoaster of thrills
‘Final Destination’ Week (Movie review): Morgan and Wong return to the franchise with new lead Mary Elizabeth Winstead and bracing shots of dark humor.
Keaton back for cozy ‘Manhattan Murder Mystery’ (1993)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): The last Allen-Keaton team-up shares DNA with “Only Murders in the Building” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”