‘John Hughes: A Life in Film’ (2015) a starter bio
Hughes Day Tuesday (Book review): This coffee-table book doesn’t have everything you want in a Hughes bio, but it has interesting nuggets.
‘John Hughes: A Life in Film’ (2015) a starter bio
‘Deep Storm’ (2007) finds thrills at ocean’s floor
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): We know less about the ocean floor than outer space. Child’s speculative novel aims to narrow the gap.
‘Clarice’ explores heroine after ‘Silence of the Lambs’
First episode impressions (TV review): In Rebecca Breeds, the casting directors found someone who looks like Foster and Moore morphed together.
Tommy and Tuppence debut in ‘Secret Adversary’ (1922)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Christie’s second novel introduces the delightful would-be couple, along with an overly complex plot.
‘Professor Marston’ (2017) tells of Wonder Woman’s inspirations
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Like Wonder Woman herself, her creator and the women who inspired him were ahead of their time.
I need a hug after Whedon abuse allegations
TV commentary: It seems like a good time to further appreciate the folks other than Joss Whedon who made his shows great.
‘Silence of the Lambs’ (1991) threads needle to Oscar glory
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): A great Foster performance combines with a style that influenced “X-Files.” The result: the only horror-film Best Picture.
‘Better Call Saul’ Season 4 (2018) reaches breaking points
Blogging ‘Saul’ (TV review): Always slow burning in an appealing way, “Saul” Season 4 finally gives us key turning points for Jimmy and Mike.
Allen stand-ins steal ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ (1986)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): The title characters are great, but what’s even better is that we get two Allen-esque characters.
Vaughn, Newton are great, but ‘Freaky’ is rather basic
Movie review: Vaughn and Newton are great as a teen girl and a serial killer, respectively. But overall, this isn’t among the elite body-switch films.