Dennis Perkins
50 Years Ago: ‘Deliverance’ Puts Masculinity Through a Trial by Terror
A canoeing trip goes wrong in John Boorman's classic 1972 film.
35 Years Ago: ‘Superman IV’ Destroys the Man of Steel
Christopher Reeve's superhero takes on Nuclear Man in thankfully final entry in series.
The Definitive, if Unsurprising, Ranking of the Jaws Movies
When you start with a classic, there’s rarely anywhere to go but down.
35 Years Ago: Steve Martin Plays Romantic Hero in ‘Roxanne’
Funnyman positions himself in a different kind of role in 'Cyrano de Bergerac' update.
45 Years Ago: ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Sets New Road-Pic Template
In 1977, Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason gave CB radios and car chases their big-screen moment.
When Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo Teamed Up to Take Down ‘Ebony and Ivory’
Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra give new spin on Paul McCartney's hit song.
How Steve Martin Hassled Hollywood in ‘Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid’
Classic noir films are given new life in Carl Reiner's 1982 comedy.
40 Years Ago: Danny DeVito Buys ‘Taxi’ Reprieve With ‘SNL’ Stunt
With his TV show nearing cancellation, diminutive star brought out castmates to save fledgling series.
40 Years Ago: CBS Yanks the Plug on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’
"Up and Down the Dial" marked final outing, as staff fought owner over station's rock 'n' roll format.
40 Years Ago: Elton John and Johnny Cash Trade Outfits on ‘SNL’
Country legend hosted odd episode during one of the show's most difficult seasons.