‘Stardust Memories’ (1980) shows absurdities of fame
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s film takes a crack at Hollywood absurdities, fan behavior and love triangles.
‘Stardust Memories’ (1980) shows absurdities of fame
‘Cruel Summer’ is sudsy and satisfying
First episode impressions (TV review): Bert V. Royal has crafted an engrossing mix of questions, accusations and interpersonal drama.
‘Eaters of the Dead’ (1976) digs into Viking lore
Michael Crichton Monday (Book review): Crichton takes a crack at making the “Beowulf” lore accessible for modern readers.
Whedon dreams up Victorian superheroes in ‘The Nevers’
First episode impressions (TV review): This is HBO, so there’s more nudity and violence than we’re used to, but “The Nevers” is recognizably Whedonian.
‘Boomerang Clue’ (1934) a better romance than mystery
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): It’s too bad Frankie and Bobby didn’t get more stories, because they’re by far the best part of this Christie yarn.
‘Chad’ actress goes back to school – as a boy
First episode impressions (TV review): When I learned that Chad is played by actress Nasim Pedrad, my mind was blown. But that’s all I’m impressed by.
‘Leatherface’ (2017) recaptures ‘Chain Saw’s’ grotesquery
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Featuring nasty people embarking on creative bouts of violence, this is a surprisingly good prequel.
‘Stripes’ (1981), like the Army, is not for everyone
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Despite featuring the future “Ghostbusters” team, this overlong comedy is tough to sit through.
‘Sleeper’ (1973) a sleep-inducing sci-fi parody
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): The science fiction parody “Sleeper” has its moments, but they are too spread out.
Crichton takes new track in ‘Great Train Robbery’ (1975)
Michael Crichton Monday (Book review): The author trades science fiction for historical fiction and gives an eye-opening look at 1850s London.