‘John Dies at the End’ (2012) a flat adaptation, as expected
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Some books don’t translate well to film. Especially when the narrator’s wit disappears in the adaptation process.
‘John Dies at the End’ (2012) a flat adaptation, as expected
‘John Dies at the End’ (2009) a passion project, despite myriad influences
Book club book report: David Wong’s comedic horror novel is written in such an entertaining manner that it almost doesn’t matter that the story is familiar.
It’s freaky how great ‘Freaks and Geeks’ (1999-2000) still is
One-season wonders (TV review): It’s time to geek out over the brilliance of this breakthrough teen TV series from Paul Feig and Judd Apatow.
‘Come, Tell Me How You Live’ (1946) digs into Mideast cultures
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The first of Christie’s two autobiographical books shows the 1930s Middle East through a surprised Englander’s eyes.
‘Under the Whispering Door’ (2021) has heart in right place
Book club book report: TJ Klune works through grief in a novel that will connect with many. But it mainly made me want to rewatch “Dead Like Me.”
‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ Season 1 (1989) launches an icon
Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Although other actors had played the brilliant Belgian detective, most people picture David Suchet when they think of Poirot.
Blake’s ‘Buffy’ books continue with ‘One Girl in All the World’
Book review: Part two of the “Frankie the Vampire Slayer” series has appeal for both its familiar facets and for the new Scoobies.
Preston & Child go back in time for ‘Cabinet of Dr. Leng’
Book review: The plot thickens as Constance and Pendergast hop through dimensions, and the authors make it seem plausible.
‘Sleeping Murder’ (1976) a relaxing throwback mystery
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Agatha Christie’s only posthumous novel is also one of her finest Marple yarns, one where we can apply what we’ve learned.
‘The Ruins’ (2006, 2008) a creepy exercise in fatalism
Frightening Friday (Book and movie reviews): It’s a shame Smith hasn’t written a novel since, but “The Ruins” holds up as elite horror.