Every ‘Aliens/Predator’ Universe movie and series, ranked
Movie and TV list: In each of six decades, the monsters from “Aliens” and “Predator” have thrilled audiences. Here are my rankings of the films and shows.
‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025) proves Disney and the Yautja can coexist
Movie review: Dan Trachtenberg crafts such a fun buddy adventure out of the “Predator” fabric that the PG-13 approach can be forgiven.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (1990) and the art of great dialog
Turtle Tuesday (Movie commentary): Little-known screenwriters Todd W. Langen and Bobby Herbeck hit the sweet spot of lines that kids can quote and adults can chuckle at.
Action gets heated in Grafton’s ‘H is for Homicide’ (1991)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Kinsey finds herself undercover in gangland L.A. as the author wildly breaks from formula.
Deaf superhero’s miniseries a mere ‘Echo’ (2024) of ‘Daredevil’
Superhero Saturday (TV review): Alaqua Cox deserves better writing than these five episodes that seem to cut budgetary corners.
‘You’re Next’ (2011) puts Wingard, cheeky slashers on the map
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The director who would eventually take over the “Godzilla” films drops an impressive calling card of home-invasion horror.
How do the pieces fit in ‘Company Business’ (1991)? None of our business
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Undercooked as a spy movie and as a buddy romp, Meyer’s film is watchable due to a great cast.
‘G is for Gumshoe’ (1990) … and for good, but not great
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Strong concepts are underdeveloped as Kinsey enters her second year of filing reports as a P.I.
‘The Fly II’ (1989) reminds us that fly-human hybrids are gross
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Tragedy carries through the generations with crazier and more disgusting wackadoo sci-fi.
I wish ‘Trading Places’ (1983) could be traded for laughs
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Though the comedic talents of Murphy and Aykroyd are apparent, they have little to work with.