Lily Collins shines in predictable ‘Emily in Paris’
First episode impressions (TV reviews): Here are my early takes on “Emily in Paris,” the horror series “Monsterland” and the MCU’s “Helstrom.”
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Lily Collins shines in predictable ‘Emily in Paris’
‘Pretty in Pink’ (1986) a perfect portrayal of imperfection
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): The first of his collaborations with Howard Deutch is Hughes’ purest statement on 1980s teen life.
‘Weird Science’ (1985) probably couldn’t be made today
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): Even by Hughes standards, this one is politically incorrect. But it’s also a funny teen classic.
‘The Legend of Zorro’ (2005) fights for voting rights
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The second Antonio Banderas “Zorro” film is again a well-crafted mix of history and adventure.
‘Sixteen Candles’ (1984) launches Hughes as teen king
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): Director John Hughes and actress Molly Ringwald enter the spotlight as elite entertainers for the 1980s teen crowd.
‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ (1987) shows a lot of heart
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): Notably similar to “Pretty in Pink,” Howard Deutch’s followup is nonetheless a small love-triangle gem.
‘Catwoman’ (2004) is not the cat’s pajamas
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Although this bizarre “Batman” spinoff is as bad as you’ve heard, Halle Berry shouldn’t be blamed.
‘Clueless’ (1995) meets at intersection of Austen, ’90s
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Amy Heckerling’s film is one of the core ’90s teen movies, but its roots go much further back.
‘Palm Springs’ gets by on charming chemistry
Movie review: “Palm Springs” is only mildly funny, but the chemistry between Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti make it easy to watch.
‘Revenge of the Nerds’ (1984) features since-expired brands of humor
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Revenge of the Nerds” has a heartfelt message, but modern viewers might find the humor not awfully PC.