Smith keeps indie vibe with emotional ‘Chasing Amy’ (1997)
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): After two straight-up comedies, Smith gets nuanced in his exploratory film about a romance that can’t possibly work.
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Smith keeps indie vibe with emotional ‘Chasing Amy’ (1997)
No soph slump for Smith with hilarious ‘Mallrats’ (1995)
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): The budget and scope increase for Smith’s second film. Luckily the laughs don’t decrease in what is now a nostalgic gem.
‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Season 3 shows wear and tear
First episode impressions (TV review): The series started with promise a couple years back. But it has never lived up to its potential, and “Hands” is a new low.
‘A Rainy Day in New York’ (2019) a delightful romance
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): This rom-com is a beautiful way to spend 24 hours in the posh old city as a new generation tackles Allen dialog.
‘Sad Cypress’ (1940) a powerful Poirot potboiler
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Christie approaches this one from new angles: a court case, and relationships that seem real.
‘Fear Street Part Three: 1666’ ends trilogy with panache
Movie review: The “Fear Street” trilogy wraps with a decent young-adult version of Colonial New England horror that ties the story into a neat bow.
‘Major League’ (1989) inexplicably hits the sweet spot
All-Star Movie Break (Review): It’s kind of about real baseball, kind of a parody – plus it’s a comedy and a romance. Against the odds, it’s a winner.
Christie’s ‘Murder is Easy’ (1939) is easy to like
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Agatha Christie explores the idea that getting away with murder could be easy for someone of the right temperament.
‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ (2008) is sumptuously Spanish
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s tropes smoothly translate to Spain in this romance yarn featuring a standout Javier Bardem.
‘Fear Street Part One: 1994’ is slick (and sick) product
Movie review: While it could’ve benefited from a deeper mystery, the characters are solid and the horror slick in this take on the “Fear Street” books.