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‘Reliquary’ (1997) goes underground for ‘Relic’ sequel

“Reliquary” (1997) is the second Pendergast novel from Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, and even though he again doesn’t show up until quite a ways

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‘Swamp Thing’ much better than previous screen versions

Nowadays, lots of things are remade that elicit groans from fans, but “Swamp Thing” is a property that was ripe for a remake – which

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‘New Nightmare’ (1994) has great concept, poor execution

From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the seventh film, “Wes

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‘Next’ a tired take on artificial intelligence fears

“Next” (Tuesdays, Fox) was originally scheduled for the 2019-20 midseason but was delayed till now because of the pandemic. That’s only a half-year delay, but

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All 21 episodes of ‘Dark Angel’ Season 2 (2001-02), ranked

For roughly the first half of the season, “Dark Angel” Season 2 (2001-02, Fox) is in a sophomore slump to match the inevitable ratings slump

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‘Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare’ (1991) gives backstory

From Sept. 18-Oct. 16, we’re looking back at the nine films of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. Next up is the sixth film, “Freddy’s

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‘Pretty in Pink’ (1986) a perfect portrayal of imperfection

John Hughes’ writing talent and knack for capturing teenagers’ voices were on display pretty early, but his direction is a little clunky at the start

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‘Divine Invasion’ (1981) an engaging religious parable

In “The Divine Invasion” (written in 1980, published in 1981), Philip K. Dick is done apologizing for being obsessed with religion, his search for God,

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P&C’s ‘Mount Dragon’ (1996) previews pandemic panic

Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child’s second book together, “Mount Dragon” (1996), is a mix of harrowingly current (the threat of a virus that could cause

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Rapaport plays budget superhero in ‘Special’ (2006)

“Special” (2006) has the simplest of stories – Les (Michael Rapaport) participates in a clinical trial and finds that the pills give him superpowers –

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