‘Monster Squad’ (1987) like a proto-‘Stranger Things’
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Shane Black’s “The Monster Squad” might be an interesting curiosity for ‘Stranger Things’ fans.
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‘Monster Squad’ (1987) like a proto-‘Stranger Things’
‘The Martian’ (2015) one of century’s elite hard SF films
Throwback Thursday (Book and movie reviews): Director Ridley Scott turns a nerdy novel into one of this century’s elite hard SF films.
‘European Vacation’ (1985) fails to make memories – or humor
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): The sequel to “Vacation” fails to create wonderful new family memories – or much humor.
‘Green Hornet’ (2011) is so unfunny it stings
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Seth Rogen’s attempt at a big superhero comedy is so unfunny and boring that it stings.
‘The Thing’ (1982) simmers in atmospheric dread
Frightening Friday (Movie review): John Carpenter’s best film simmers in wintry dread that doesn’t go away with the closing credits.
‘Escape from New York’ (1981) a classic gritty actioner
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): John Carpenter’s DIY effort is both a gritty adventure and a dark comedy as Kurt Russell becomes an action star.
Chase shines as ‘Vacation’ (1983) puts Hughes on map
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): Chevy Chase shines as John Hughes’ breakthrough film chronicles a hilarious “two weeks of living hell.”
Urban’s ‘Dredd’ (2012) goes simpler and grittier
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The Karl Urban version of “Dredd” goes simpler and grittier in the saga’s second cinematic bid.
‘Disturbing Behavior’ (1998) is wild, weird high school horror
Frightening Friday (Movie review): David Nutter’s moody high school horror film is “wrong, bad, bad, wrong,” yet oh so lovable.
Bring your own metaphors to ‘Battle Royale’ (2000)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The weapons are supplied, but bring your own metaphors to this cult classic that presaged “Hunger Games.”