‘X-Men’ films should delve even further into individual characters
Movie commentary: The films turn their attention to individual characters – but they should go even further.
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: The Final Prophecy’ (2003) (Book review)
“The Final Prophecy” (2003), the 18th and penultimate book of the “New Jedi Order,” is a rare “Star Wars” novel that doesn’t feature any movie characters or relations of movie characters on the cover. It’s a testament to how popular Tahiri had become that she dominates the cover art, flanked by Yuuzhan Vong shaper Nen Yim […]
‘Scream: The TV Series’ starts to reward loyal fans in Season 2
First episode impressions (TV review): Though still not an elite horror series, “Scream” continues to improve.
‘Apocalypse’ is another fun ‘X-Men’ romp
Movie review: A mix of old favorites and fresh faces make this another fun romp.
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic III – Reunion’ (2003) (Book review)
Sean Williams and Shane Dix wrap up perhaps the most underrated “Star Wars” book trilogy with the 17th “New Jedi Order” entry, “Force Heretic III: Reunion” (2003). Again, they are good with describing settings, mediocre at military tactics (and there’s more of that in this book, unfortunately) and strong with delving into wartime philosophy. To give you […]
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II – Refugee’ (2003) (Book review)
“Force Heretic II: Refugee” (2003) is one of the most enjoyable page-turners of the “New Jedi Order,” and it’s also the book that has the least to do with the main plot of the “NJO.” The second of a trilogy by Sean Williams and Shane Dix and the 16th book in the series, “Refugee” is split […]
‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ falls apart after stating its funny premise (Movie review)
“Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” kicks off an unofficial summer trilogy of “women acting as stupid as men” comedies, but I expect “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” and “Bad Moms” will be vastly better. This sequel to the 2014 movie about a loud fraternity that moves in next door to new parents Mac and Kelly Radner […]
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I – Remnant’ (2003) (Book review)
Featuring a lot of dangling plot threads from the “New Jedi Order” and the entire Expanded Universe, “Force Heretic I: Remnant” (2003) – the 15th book in the “NJO” and first of a trilogy – is the best-plotted novel of the saga so far. It’s the debut “Star Wars” effort from Sean Williams – who would go […]
‘Independence Day’ (1996) still worth celebrating
Movie review: For the 20th anniversary, we look back at director Roland Emmerich’s classic summer blockbuster that made aliens scary again.
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘The New Jedi Order: Destiny’s Way’ (2002) (Book review)
“Destiny’s Way” (2002), Walter Jon Williams’ only “Star Wars” novel and the 14th entry in the “New Jedi Order” series, is a transitional book, but a rather good one. It’s easily the best hardcover so far in a series where the paperbacks tend to be much better. Williams doesn’t do anything the best among “Star Wars” […]