Hulu’s “Castle Rock” is a huge disappointment for me. The 10-episode series is inspired by the work of Stephen King, who has featured the fictional
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In the Bedroom (2001)
This effective drama from Todd Field is a thoughtful, emotionally charged exploration of parental grief and marital compromise. Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson are remarkable
Hot Rod (2007)
Although it’s not for everybody, there’s a significant amount of charm running through this harmlessly juvenile comedy. As he would later prove with “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,”
A Private Matter (1992)
A great example of the surprising strengths of made-for-television movies, 1992’s “A Private Matter” is blessed by a typically terrific performance by Sissy Spacek, as
Carrie (1976)
“Carrie” has a special place in my heart. I’ve read the 1975 Stephen King novel at least a dozen times, and I’ve seen the movie
The Man With Two Brains (1983)
This Steve Martin vehicle gets off to a great start, with rapid-fire, non-sequitur one-liners peppered throughout each interaction, not to mention a tone that suggests
Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980)
Based on Loretta Lynn’s autobiography and adapted with the greatest care and attention to detail by director Michael Apted, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” is surely one
