DuVall’s ‘Happiest Season’ makes the Yuletide gay
Movie review: Clea DuVall establishes herself as a solid director in this film that mainstreams gay romances in the Christmas comedy genre.
Comedy
DuVall’s ‘Happiest Season’ makes the Yuletide gay
‘Beverly Hills Cop III’ (1994) a dull trilogy capper
Axel Foley flashback (Movie review): When the star doesn’t want to be there, it’s hard to hide. Too bad, because “BHC3” has a strong mystery plot.
‘Beverly Hills Cop II’ (1987) settles into formula
Axel Foley flashback (Movie review): Murphy has his franchise, and he’s having fun in this sequel. It mostly transfers to the audience.
‘Beverly Hills Cop’ (1984) a fun Murphy romp
Axel Foley flashback (Movie review): Even in the great movie year of 1984, audiences couldn’t get enough of Eddie Murphy and “Axel F.”
‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ (1992) gets darker
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): This sequel repeats the original’s beats — but it knows it. The increased violence is almost too much, though.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ (2016) opens toy box
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The sequel in the Michael Bay “TMNT” universe has too many characters, not enough of each.
‘The Other Guys’ (2010) skewers action excesses
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Ferrell-Wahlberg team-up is tonally uneven, but it delivers its share of chuckles.
Pratfalls stand out in heartfelt ‘Home Alone’ (1990)
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): This Christmas classic is powered by Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern and a lot of holiday heart.
Harrelson’s ‘Defendor’ (2009) a rare mentally challenged hero
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): “Defendor” isn’t perfect, but Woody Harrelson and Kat Dennings make this unusual superhero film quite watchable.
‘Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure’ (2003) has few laughs
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): Many people are unaware there is a sequel to National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation.” They are the lucky ones.