‘Heathers’ (1989) is ‘so very’ hard to watch
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): I’m very much in the minority here, but Winona Ryder’s dark comedy classic didn’t connect with me.
‘Heathers’ (1989) is ‘so very’ hard to watch
‘The Exorcist’ (1973) sets high bar for exorcism films
Exorcising the past (Movie review): William Friedkin masterfully shoots William Peter Blatty’s story and forever popularizes a subgenre of horror.
Hughes’ ‘Curly Sue’ (1991) is a lovable, if strange, fable
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): “Curly Sue” has no grip on reality, but a sweet father-daughter relationship makes it oddly lovable.
‘Haunting of Bly Manor’ a beautiful, flawed meditation on love
TV review: It’s not as scary or as good as “Haunting of Hill House,” but this follow-up features a lot of beautiful storytelling.
‘Blade Runner’ shorts (2017) ease us back to neon streets
PKD flashback (Reviews): Three short prequel films expand the world of “Blade Runner 2049” as a way to promote the movie.
‘Riptide’ (1998) an early Preston & Child treasure
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): The authors evocatively portray coastal Maine as treasure hunters take on ancient traps and vicious weather.
‘Chronicle’ (2012) can’t get by on novelty value
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): “Chronicle” boasts a found-footage format and future star Michael B. Jordan, but the story is generic.
Lily Collins shines in predictable ‘Emily in Paris’
First episode impressions (TV reviews): Here are my early takes on “Emily in Paris,” the horror series “Monsterland” and the MCU’s “Helstrom.”
‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ (2010) doesn’t justify existence
Reliving the ‘Nightmares’ (Movie review): Some 21st century remakes of old horror films have been good. This spin on the 1984 classic isn’t one of them.
Carter’s ‘Harsh Realm’ (1999-2000) gets harsh treatment
One-season wonders (TV review): The timing seemed perfect, as it came out right after “The Matrix.” But people had gotten their 1999 fill of VR worlds.