The Holiday (2006)
Universal Pictures isn’t just the horror guys — they make Christmas movies too. In this edition of the Universally Loved column, we look at the studio’s holiday output, including Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday (2006).
Universally Loved
F9 (2021)
By the ninth Fast & Furious film, you know what you’re getting — and the pretense of serious crime drama is long gone. Our review: it’s just a wild ride, and sometimes that’s okay.
Pillow Talk (1959)
Our Universally Loved column celebrates Pillow Talk (1959) — the Doris Day and Rock Hudson romantic comedy that defined the mid-century rom-com. Read the full appreciation!
Happy Death Day (2017)
Our Universally Loved column reviews Happy Death Day (2017), the time-loop slasher that riffs on a familiar formula with a horror twist. Read the full review!
Slap Shot (1977)
Our Universally Loved column salutes Slap Shot (1977) — Paul Newman at his doggedly handsome best in George Roy Hill’s raunchy hockey classic. Read the full appreciation!
Glass (2019)
Our Universally Loved column examines Glass (2019), Shyamalan’s trilogy closer that plays with the power of belief — a theme with roots in Unbreakable. Read the full review!
Sgt. Bilko (1996)
Our Universally Loved column defends Sgt. Bilko (1996) — Steve Martin’s big-screen take on the classic TV schemer that underwhelmed at the box office. Read the full review!
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950)
Our Universally Loved column visits Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950) — the Kettle films helped a struggling Universal pivot from horror to heartland comedy. Read the full appreciation!
Tremors (1990)
Our Universally Loved column celebrates Tremors (1990) — Graboids, Burt Gummer, and small-town heroics in a monster movie done right. From a lifelong Jaws devotee, that’s high praise! Read the review!
Freaky (2020)
Our Universally Loved column reviews Freaky (2020), the body-swap slasher that spins a decades-old formula into horror-comedy gold. Read the full review!