Monthly Archives: September 2012

Weekly Mini-Review: Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Story: A Chicago cop goes to L.A in search of crooks and irritates the local authorities, but gets the baddies in the end. Review: Like the Fletch movies, this film features a puckish guy (Eddie Murphy) who skirts the rules … Continue reading

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Weekly Mini-Review: Scoop (2006)

Story: A perky, young girl-reporter tracks down a Zodiac-centered serial killer in jolly old England with the help of a nebbishy magician. Review: This is really one of Woody Allen’s few very cute movies. Scarlett Johansson does a perfect pushy, … Continue reading

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Weekly Mini-Review: Diagnosis Murder (1993-2001 + some TV movies)

Story: A doctor solves mysteries with the help of his son (a policeman) and usually two other doctors, a female coroner and a male surgeon/intern. Review: This was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid. In bumbling … Continue reading

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