Gender lines blur in ‘Just One of the Guys’ (1985), ‘She’s the Man’ (2006)
Throwback Thursday (Movie reviews): These updates of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” are led by different types of funny performances.
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Gender lines blur in ‘Just One of the Guys’ (1985), ‘She’s the Man’ (2006)
‘To Catch a Thief’ (1955) is a relaxing take on suspense
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Though not his strongest collaboration with Grant nor Kelly, this is one of Hitch’s best films where romance is the point.
‘Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen’ (2004) should confess to being bad
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Lindsay Lohan-starrer from the same year as “Mean Girls” has one catchy song but surprisingly scant drama.
Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious’ (1946) illustrates art of subtle suspense
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The spy drama is also fascinating as a comparison piece to the actioner “Mission: Impossible II” (2000).
‘Taking of Deborah Logan’ (2014) taps into Alzheimer’s and cinematic horrors
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Director Adam Robitel’s career begins with an odd but intriguing blend of a real horror and the movie variety.
Nobody talks about it, but ‘Mr. Nobody’ (2009) is a gem
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This emotional and thoughtful film is one of Jared Leto’s best and an elite multiverse movie.
‘North by Northwest’ (1959) an early action classic with humor
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): But don’t think about the plot for a moment or this entry in Hitch’s Mount Rushmore will crumble.
‘Autopsy of Jane Doe’ (2016) finds creep-outs after death
Frightening Friday (Movie review): One of the underhyped horror gems of the 2010s takes an unusual angle into a medical mystery.
Hart, Grenier, Thomas dip into movies with ‘Drive Me Crazy’ (1999)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The stars and creator are better known for TV, but they come together for a heartfelt rom-com.
‘Disturbia’ (2007) a respectable teen take on ‘Rear Window’
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The flexibility of Hitchcock’s premises is again showcased as a horror movie grows out of a slow-burn suspenser.