In tense ‘A Quiet Place Part II,’ story is secondary
Movie review: This is yet another apocalyptic film, but it’s gripping as Millicent Simmonds grows into a rare hearing-impaired movie star.
Family Drama
In tense ‘A Quiet Place Part II,’ story is secondary
Flanagan master of emotional horror in ‘Midnight Mass’
TV review: His two “Hauntings” were adaptations, so Mike Flanagan’s third Netflix series is a revelation for its beautiful original writing.
NBC’s new Event Series, ‘La Brea,’ is stuck in the pits
First episode impressions (TV review): “La Brea” name-drops “Lost” and blatantly riffs on it. Suffice it to say, it’s no “Lost.”
‘Cassandra’s Dream’ (2007) mulls moral cost of murder
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Although not as crisp as “Match Point,” this is a strong crime drama thanks to the brotherly bond of McGregor and Farrell.
Christie dives into romantic minds in ‘The Hollow’ (1946)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): “The Hollow” is Christie’s elite piece of character writing to this point. As a bonus, it’s a strong Poirot potboiler too.
Paquin’s ‘Darkness’ (2002) an artistic mood piece
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Fans of later gems such as “Hereditary” might want to peek into “Darkness,” a wrongly overlooked mood piece.
‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2’ (2008) a lush sequel
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The storylines are thin, but it’s nice to see these four talented actresses together again for a summer of adventures.
SMG sticks with supernatural in ‘Return’ (2006), ‘Possession’ (2009)
Frightening Friday (Movie reviews): After “The Grudge,” Sarah Michelle Gellar sticks with supernatural horror in these two films from her period between “Buffy” and “Ringer.”
‘Tuck Everlasting’ (2002) an ageless children’s classic
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s novel will engross kids of a certain age, but adults might find it lacks surprises.
‘He’s All That’ a cute modern riff on the old story
Movie review: This gender-swapped reimagining of “She’s All That” is not a straight-up replay. Still, it’s less substantial than the original.