Hitchcock stumbles into sound era with ‘Juno and the Paycock’ (1930)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Although Sean O’Casey’s play is well-regarded, Hitchcock’s adaptation is rightly cited by many as his worst film.
Hitchcock stumbles into sound era with ‘Juno and the Paycock’ (1930)
‘Woman in the Dark’ (1933) gets murkier in 1934 film adaptation
Sleuthing Sunday (Book and movie reviews): Hammett’s experiment with blending crime and romance is worth reading, but the film doesn’t rise above a curiosity.
‘Deathtrap’ (1982) a tangle of not-funny-enough meta gags
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Caine and Reeve are good, but the humor doesn’t give this plotting-a-murder thriller enough bite.
Big talent comes to America with a small entry: ‘The Major and the Minor’ (1942)
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): Wilder makes his stateside directing debut with an un-hateable Ginger Rogers comedy.
‘TMNT Adventures’ Issues 23-31 (1991-92) explore Turtles’ Japanese roots
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Though not deeply profound tales, it’s clear Archie is trying; and here we get cool newcomers like Slash and Ninjara.
‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ bows out with class in Season 13 (2013)
Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Two strong episodes are joined by three that require creative re-imaginings by the writers.
‘Two Evil Eyes’ (1990) is ‘two’ much of a bad thing
Frightening Friday (Movie review): You’d think a collaboration between Romero and Argento would be a safe bet. But in this case, safe is boring.
What summer 2025 movies are worth getting off your couch for?
Summer movie preview: Sequels of course dominate, but we also get intriguing followups to some of the best horror films of recent years.
‘Crimson Tide’ (1995) is a red-letter submarine suspenser
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The epitome of Nineties action remains a well-oiled machine 30 years later thanks to what now looks like restraint.
‘People on Sunday’ (1930) explores human nature, cinema’s potential
Wilder Wednesday (Movie review): At the time, it was an experiment in using non-actors; today, it’s a time capsule of peaceful, pre-Hitler Germany.