John Hansen

Mental illness seems like a sane response in ‘Clans of the Alphane Moon’ (1964)

PKD flashback (Book review): On purpose or by accident, this is one of Philip K. Dick’s funniest works.

IDW’s ‘X-Files’ Issues 10-17 (2017) explore CSM, Skinner

‘X-Files’ flashback (Comic book reviews): We look back at IDW ongoing series Issues 10-17.

Woo takes ‘Mission: Impossible II’ (2000) over the top

‘M:I’ flashback (Movie review): The sequel to the grounded original is an over-the-top John Woo time capsule.

Mission Impossible

‘Mission: Impossible’ (1996) is more brainy than brawny

‘M:I’ flashback (Movie review): Tom Cruise’s saga is more brainy than brawny as this eventually huge action series launches.

‘Wicker Man’ (1973) a thrilling piece of daylight horror history

Frightening Friday (Movie review): “Midsommar” fans should dig this thrilling template of daylight horror.

Die Hard with a Vengeance

‘Die Hard with a Vengeance’ (1995) spices up proven formula

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): John McClane returns to NYC and is joined by a buddy, banter and bombs in this stellar three-quel.

PKD’s ‘Broken Bubble’ (1988) isn’t SF, but it is predictive

PKD flashback (Book review): Another of Philip K. Dick’s Fifties works finally gets published decades later.

‘The Lighthouse’ wallows in misery, madness

Movie review: If you like just watching people fart around, watch “The Lighthouse.”

‘X-Files: Origins’ comics (2016-17) explore Mulder, Scully as teens

‘X-Files’ flashback (Comic book reviews): “Origins” looks back at Mulder’s and Scully’s younger days.

‘47 Meters Down: Uncaged’ delivers more shark-based thrills

Movie review: Johannes Roberts delivers more shark-based thrills in a flighty but fun sequel.