‘Strangers: Chapter 1’ a strange project, but not all bad
Movie review: Renny Harlin returns to his horror roots in a film that’s perhaps best graded as “incomplete.”
All 10 ‘Exorcist’ movies, TV seasons and books, ranked
Story rankings: As a new legacy sequel brings back the “Exorcist” saga, here’s a look back at the films, TV seasons and novels so far.
‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1999) a smart actioner about smart-sharks
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Renny Harlin’s thriller has its admirers and haters. After this rewatch, I realized I’m firmly in the former category.
In the holiday spirit: All 10 Shane Black films, ranked
Movie rankings: Just in time for Christmas, here are my rankings of the 10 films written and/or directed by Shane Black.
Merrin meets Pazuzu in ‘Exorcist: The Beginning’ (2004)
Exorcising the past (Movie review): Renny Harlin comes in midway to direct a slick, creepy, continuity-challenged, beat-hitting, respectable prequel.
‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master’ (1988) is sleep-inducing
Reliving the ‘Nightmares’ (Movie review): After three films that at least had a purpose, “The Dream Master” can’t muster up much originality.
‘Long Kiss Goodnight’ (1996) gets overblown toward end
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Shane Black-penned film gets overblown toward the end, but his one-liners are a blast.
‘Die Hard 2: Die Harder’ (1990) is a stone-cold classic
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Like an action film set in a snow globe, this DC-set sequel is the second Christmas classic in the saga.
‘Deep Blue Sea’ reviews
John’s “Deep Blue Sea” flashback review, June 21, 2022 *** “Deep Blue Sea” – Director Renny Harlin delivers a masterpiece of gripping action, lush visuals and compelling characters. It’s a thrill ride built upon a sci-fi premise – scientists have created smart sharks as a means to finding a cure to Alzheimer’s, but then there’s