‘Major League’ (1989) inexplicably hits the sweet spot
All-Star Movie Break (Review): It’s kind of about real baseball, kind of a parody – plus it’s a comedy and a romance. Against the odds, it’s a winner.
‘Major League’ (1989) inexplicably hits the sweet spot
Donner’s ‘Timeline’ (2003) clashes with Crichton’s
Michael Crichton Monday (Movie review): The meeting of two legends results in a forgettable film. As a PG-13 project, it didn’t have much of a chance.
Christie’s ‘Murder is Easy’ (1939) is easy to like
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Agatha Christie explores the idea that getting away with murder could be easy for someone of the right temperament.
‘Fear Street Part Two: 1978’ has a great look, thin story
Movie review: An engaging cast of counselors and teens at Camp Nightwing will carry you through this superior second entry in the “Fear Street” trilogy.
‘Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III’ (1990) surprisingly OK
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This is the “Chainsaw” film that most embodies the slasher aesthetic: dumb entertainment, not something that’ll haunt you.
‘Hot Shots!’ films’ (1991, 1993) funny factor flies high
Throwback Thursday (Movie reviews): They don’t get as much love as other Abrahams/Proft films of the era, but the two “Hot Shots!” movies remain funny today.
‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ (2008) is sumptuously Spanish
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s tropes smoothly translate to Spain in this romance yarn featuring a standout Javier Bardem.
In Pratt’s ‘Tomorrow War,’ war is hella awesome
Movie review: Excellent creature designs and CGI effects make “The Tomorrow War” a blast, even if themes like conscription and PTSD get left in the dust.
Crichton takes step backward with ‘Easy Go’ (1968)
Michael Crichton Monday (Book review): Crichton’s third John Lange novel, also known as “The Last Tomb,” promises more than it delivers.
‘Patriotic Murders’ (1940) is both political and personal
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): It’s perhaps unavoidably complex, but this is one of Agatha Christie’s stronger political/espionage novels.