‘Super’ (2010) subversively funny, shockingly violent
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): James Gunn’s indie-style film is as subversively funny as it is shockingly violent.
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‘Super’ (2010) subversively funny, shockingly violent
First episode impressions: ‘The Unicorn’ and ‘Perfect Harmony’ (TV reviews)
In this age of easily accessible TV, there’s no such thing as timeslot battles anymore, but for the sake of fun, let’s pit “The Unicorn” (CBS) against “Perfect Harmony” (NBC). The half-hour sitcoms air at […]
‘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 […]
First episode impressions: ‘BH90210’ (TV review)
The 2010s have been the decade of nostalgia, so much so that a genuine feeling of nostalgia doesn’t come up much anymore. The existence of – and the experience of watching – “BH90210” (Wednesdays on […]
Ryder, soundtrack make ‘Reality Bites’ (1994) better than it should be
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The actors and tunes are the highlights of this very 1994 film.
Mamet, Lemmon reteam for ‘A Life in the Theatre’ (1993)
Mamet Monday (Movie review): “A Life in the Theatre” is an intermittently engaging peek behind the curtain.
David steps into Allen role for ‘Whatever Works’ (2009)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): It’s hard to imagine a better Woody Allen stand-in than Larry David. As such, “Whatever Works” works.
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’s’ cornball rom-com humor hits the spot
Movie review: The cornball rom-com humor of Tom Holland’s second Spidey film hits the spot after “Endgame.”
Talalay’s ‘Tank Girl’ (1995) is a stylish misfire
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): More of a long music video than a film, this comic adaptation is a stylish misfire.