‘The Intruder’ Can’t Even Be Saved By Dennis Quaid’s Good Acting
The boilerplate horror film is one-dimensional, aided by oblivious characters and poor screenwriting, only partially saved by Quaid’s excellent acting.
Lee Child’s Latest Takes A Trip Through Jack Reacher’s Unrecognizable America
After 23 Jack Reacher books, Lee Child continues to sell paperbacks by the truckload, and making his books so compulsively readable is no mean feat when you consider how ridiculous they are.
‘Sharp Objects’ Pointedly Critiques The Deplorables And Those Who Scorn Them
‘Sharp Objects’ begins as a straightforward thriller, but ends up tackling our age’s tendentious relationship with its past—and the futility of our attempts at self-determining autonomy.
‘Jack Ryan’ Is Straightforward, Simple, Action-Packed Fun
While never particularly deep, and somewhat predictable, ‘Jack Ryan’ has everything a television spy series should.
The Latest Political Thriller From Brad Thor Doesn’t Disappoint
‘Spymaster,’ the latest entry in Brad Thor’s wildly popular thriller series, has a ripped-from-the-headlines plot about Russia undermining NATO.
‘The Americans’ Finale Lived Up To Fan Expectations Big Time
Whenever a beloved, highly acclaimed series ends, pressure on the creators for a strong finale is high. This episode, aptly titled ‘START,’ was almost as good as it gets.
‘The Hellfire Club’ Burns Up Readers’ Patience
CNN host Jake Tapper’s new novel, ‘The Hellfire Club,’ is a regrettable Washington thriller full of cardboard characters, absurd plotting, and relentless historical exposition.
‘Beirut’ Is A Completely Forgettable, Yet Perfectly Delightful Spy Thriller
There’s nothing wrong with making a movie that won’t receive Oscar buzz, or break records, or cause its viewers to have an existential crisis.
Nelson DeMille Presents A ‘Cuban Affair’ To Remember
In his latest book, the action-packed ‘The Cuban Affair,’ bestselling thriller writer Nelson DeMille injects just the right dose of black humor to explore the tragic aspects of life in contemporary Cuba.
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