Jurassic Park (1993)
Our Universally Loved column celebrates Jurassic Park (1993) — the film that should symbolize Universal Studios — with a history-spanning appreciation.
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The 355 (2022)
Our review of The 355 (2022): it showed up on Amazon Prime, and the title isn’t explained until the final five minutes — a throwaway piece of dialogue they TITLED THE MOVIE after.
Ambulance (2022)
Our review of Michael Bay’s Ambulance (2022): glad to have known NOTHING going in — the pretense of the early Fast films is gone, and it’s just a wild ride.
Brazil (1985)
Our Universally Loved column on Terry Gilliam’s Brazil (1985) — ‘might be just as useful and is perhaps a modern masterpiece’ — opening with a riff on brazil nuts.
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Long before it howled onto screens, John Landis carried the An American Werewolf in London script with him for over a decade. Tim digs into how the director of Animal House and The Blues Brothers poured his passion project into one of horror-comedy’s defining films.
Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
Some films click instantly; Dear Evan Hansen needed time to percolate. Tim’s Universally Loved column finally found its hook for Universal’s 2021 musical drama — read the review that took its time coming together.
Marry Me (2022)
Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson headline Universal’s Marry Me (2022), a rom-com spun from a web graphic novel with Sarah Silverman in support. Tim reviews it spoiler-free while it’s still fresh in theaters.
The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Trilogy
Last to the scene, an original property, and never invited to the monster mash-ups — the Creature from the Black Lagoon is the most maligned Universal Classic Monster. Tim makes the case for the Gill-man and his underrated trilogy.
Universal’s 110 Year Celebration
Universal Pictures celebrated its 110th Anniversary in 2022. Tim’s Universally Loved column marks the milestone — following a review of the 1970s Centennial miniseries — with a look at what 110 years of Universal actually consists of.
Centennial (1978)
Centennial (1978) is the epic 12-part NBC television miniseries based on James A. Michener’s novel, tracing 200 years of Colorado history. Read our full review – Grade: A-.