Writer-director M. Night Shyamalan had made two films before, but “The Sixth Sense” (1999) is where he became M. Night Shyamalan – a name associated
While I don’t know why Agatha Christie goes with a Shakespeare phrase to title “Sad Cypress” (1940) – main character Elinor is sad, but she’s
“Fear Street Part Three: 1666” goes back to Colonial New England to wrap up Netflix’s three-week trilogy. If “Part One: 1994” was like “Scream” and
In the early Aughts, “young people lost in the backwoods” scare flicks enjoyed a resurgence with “Jeepers Creepers” and “Wrong Turn,” both of which became
The saga’s third (and last, for now) film, “Major League: Back to the Minors” (1998) definitely belongs in the minor leagues. I had always held
“Major League II” (1994) is a prime example of a sequel that rehashes the original in order to draw smiles from fans, but does nothing
A viewer can nitpick all the things about “Major League” (1989) that aren’t quite right. But somehow none of the little flaws lessen the viewing
Two late-20th century icons’ paths cross in “Timeline” (2003), director Richard Donner’s film based on Michael Crichton’s 1999 novel. The screenplay is faithful enough to
“Murder is Easy” (1939), appropriately, is an easy-to-read Agatha Christie novel. It’s like a snack more than a full-course meal. Although it won’t rank on
“Fear Street Part Two: 1978” (Netflix) boasts slick but evocative production design as it takes its three-part story back in time without adding much to