Sequels inspired by easy money rather than creative impulse are always risky propositions for viewers, and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992) –
“Home Alone” (1990) is a simple crowd-pleaser on the surface, deftly crafted by writer John Hughes and director Chris Columbus (among the best directors of
Like the 2018 original, “The Christmas Chronicles 2” (Netflix) feels like an instant family-friendly holiday staple with its colorful filmic magic, broad messages, and warm
While J.K. Rowling has turned her attention to Cormoran Strike and the mystery genre, and while Hollywood bailed on the idea of a five-part “Fantastic
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 2, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002): (more…)
It’s been 17 years since the cinematic birth of “Harry Potter,” meaning the film series is now old enough to do something Harry, Ron and
I’m not as big of a Christmas movie guy as I am a Christmas TV guy, but I have settled on my answer – at
Remember that scene from “Election” when Tammy Metzler steps up to the podium and encourages the student body to just vote for whoever they want