‘Man in the High Castle’ (1962) shows things could be worse
PKD flashback (Book review): Dick’s classic work of alternate history imagines American life under Nazi and Japanese imperial rule.
‘Man in the High Castle’ (1962) shows things could be worse
‘The Postman Always Rings Twice’ (1981) launches Mamet’s film writing career
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This Jack Nicholson showcase launches Mamet’s big-screen writing career.
‘Fantastic Four’ (2005) a safe, respectable introduction
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Tim Story delivers a safe, respectable introduction to Marvel’s first superteam.
‘The Eternity Brigade’ (1980) critiques the inherent slavery of a military state
Throwback Thursday (Book review): Goldin fascinatingly and amusingly comments on the inherent slavery of a military state.
‘Buffy’ flashback: ‘One Thing or Your Mother’ (2008) (Book review)
Ironically, the “Buffy” book line ends its 1997-2008 run with a couple of firsts: “One Thing or Your Mother” (March 2008) is the debut entry from Kirsten Beyer, and the first novel set during the Angelus arc of Season 2. That’s surprising at first blush, but in retrospect it’s understandable why tie-in writers had stayed […]
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’s’ cornball rom-com humor hits the spot
Movie review: The cornball rom-com humor of Tom Holland’s second Spidey film hits the spot after “Endgame.”
‘American Buffalo’ (1996) boosted by sad sacks Franz and Hoffman
Mamet Monday (Movie review): Boosted by sad-sack performances by the leads, this is mid-level Mamet.
Talalay’s ‘Tank Girl’ (1995) is a stylish misfire
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): More of a long music video than a film, this comic adaptation is a stylish misfire.
‘The Forever War’ (1974) illustrates the futility of war
Throwback Thursday (Book review): Haldeman’s classic SF novel illustrates the horror, silliness and futility of war just by showing what war is like.
‘Scream: The TV Series’ tries out new path for Season 3
First episode impressions (TV review): Ghostface gets his (or her) mask and voice back for Season 3.