Movie Reviews6/10
Scary Movie 3 at 23: Zucker’s Safe Handoff Kept the Franchise Alive
Scary Movie 3 at 23: how David Zucker replaced the Wayans, Anna Faris held the franchise together, and why the $220M hit played it too safe.
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TV Reviews6.5/10
Sridevi’s last great performance anchors a film about a stepmother’s revenge
CBS's Mom ran eight seasons turning addiction into a continuous storyline rather than a punchline, with Allison Janney's Bonnie as its lasting achievement.
Movie Reviews2.9/10
Scary Movie 2: One Good Idea, No Idea What to Do With It
Scary Movie 2 spoofs haunted-house classics but never lands a joke. A review of the 2001 Wayans sequel, its parody targets, and why it fell flat.
Movie Reviews5.2/10
Scary Movie (2000): A $19 Million Spoof That Made $278 Million
Scary Movie (2000) review: Keenen Ivory Wayans' $19M spoof made $278M worldwide. Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, and the Ghostface parody that launched five sequels.