As usual, judged by today's standards, where political correctness is considered superior to the story itself. Yawn. Most mainstream literature these days is so much virtue signalling as to be boring. The exciting writing is on many of the amateur sites on the web.

Nice to see The Stunt Man get some love. It is a truly magnificent film, and both O'Toole and Railsback shine, along with Barbara Hershey -- another forgotten but excellent actress.

Interview With The Vampire. I was as dubious as Anne Rice about his casting but Cruise disappeared into the role. Legend says the shoot was miserable for everyone, and Cruise and Pitt famously despise each other, but both turn in memorable performances.