Roth’s ‘Thanksgiving’ is an undercooked turkey
Movie review: But if the creativity of how the killer carves up his victims is the draw, Roth’s film does serve up some tasty morsels.
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Roth’s ‘Thanksgiving’ is an undercooked turkey
‘Love Actually’ (2003) hangs wide array of emotions on the Christmas tree
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Twenty years later, this incredibly cast film still boasts powerful moments illustrating every type of love.
Hitchcock smartly threads theatrical ‘Rope’ (1948)
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): An updated version could wring more twists and tension, but Hitchcock’s is a fascinating experiment.
Unfunny horror-comedy ‘Jack Frost’ (1997) shouldn’t be thawed
Frightening Friday (Movie review): If a lump of coal isn’t bad enough for someone who’s been naughty, give them a copy of this movie.
‘Strangers on a Train’ (1951) a first-class suspenser
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Guy’s situation of having a bothersome person sit next to him is relatable but extreme in this classic thriller.
‘Evil Dead Rise’ is … another ‘Evil Dead’ movie
Movie review: The saga’s fifth entry proves what we already knew: Digital special effects don’t have as much of an impact as practical.
‘Thin Man’ movie (1934) emphasizes stars, but I can’t blame it
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Dashiell Hammett’s mystery is still there, but Powell and Loy steal the show. And that’s OK.
‘Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie’ is not only for obsessives
Movie review: The art of solving murders with attention to detail is not stuck in the Aughts, as proven by Monk’s first on-screen case in 14 years.
It’s hard to believe there was passion behind ‘Exorcist: Believer’
Movie review: It’s heretical to say this is the worst “Exorcist” film, but it’s pretty bad for a 50th anniversary legacy sequel.
‘The Retaliators’ (2022) a ridiculously twisty yet effective revenger
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Though it probably won’t be an annual Christmas treat for many, it’s viscerally satisfying on one viewing.