‘First Blood’ (1972, 1982) explores physical, psychological brutality of war
Throwback Thursday (Book and movie reviews): The 1972 novel and 1982 film explore the physical and psychological toll of war in different ways.
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‘First Blood’ (1972, 1982) explores physical, psychological brutality of war
del Toro’s ‘Hellboy’ (2004) an artistic feast
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This comic adaptation is an artistic feast from del Toro and his team.
‘Singles’ a sweet and light time capsule of 1992
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Cameron Crowe film makes me nostalgic for the early Nineties.
‘Booksmart’ has everything except laughs as high school graduates party like it’s 2019 (Movie review)
“Booksmart” has a lot going for it. It’s the centerpiece high school comedy of 2019, and it represents modern times well despite fitting firmly into the genre. But perhaps we use the word “comedy” too […]
‘Midsommar’ is another beautiful, creepy masterpiece from Aster
Movie review: “Midsommar” is another beautiful and creepy-as-hell masterpiece from Ari Aster.
‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ (2011) has fire, not much logic
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The “Ghost Rider” sequel has more fire than the original, but still makes no sense.
‘Animatrix’ (2003) fills out trilogy’s mythology
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This 100-minute DVD collection of animated shorts gives us a fuller picture of the “Matrix” world.
‘Ghost Rider’ (2007) a rote live-action debut
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This Nic Cage-starring comic adaptation is a rote live-action debut that lacks any fire.
‘Matrix Revolutions’ (2003) a spectacular trilogy capper
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The trilogy’s conclusion channels “Return of the Jedi” with great action on multiple fronts.
‘Deceptive Practice’ (2012) features Ricky Jay as it explores magic
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This documentary explores the history of magic, with Mamet friend and collaborator Ricky Jay at its center.