Carter’s ‘Harsh Realm’ (1999-2000) gets harsh treatment
One-season wonders (TV review): The timing seemed perfect, as it came out right after “The Matrix.” But people had gotten their 1999 fill of VR worlds.
‘Night Stalker’ reviews
John’s “Night Stalker” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Feb. 1, 2011 “Night Stalker” (2005, ABC), episodes 1-4 – In its ads for “Supernatural,” WB recommends viewers turn off their lights to enhance the viewing experience. ABC, being a bit gentler, suggests viewers leave the lights on while watching “Night Stalker” (8 p.m. Thursdays). But I prefer to heed
‘X-Files’ flashback: IDW’s 2014 Annual and X-Mas Special (Comic book reviews)
Resurrecting a tradition from the old Topps comics, IDW’s “X-Files” Season 10 comics have also featured special issues alongside the regular series, starting with 2014’s Annual (April) and X-Mas Special (December), both of which feature two stories. While Joe Harris, the writer of the main title, writes one story, he mainly gives other wordsmiths a chance to
‘X-Files’ flashback: Wildstorm Issues 0-6 (2008-09) (Comic book reviews)
Kicking off the second phase of the “X-Files” franchise, creator Chris Carter and fellow executive producer Frank Spotnitz were interested in checking in on Mulder and Scully’s relationship and job statuses in the 2008 movie “I Want to Believe.” However, they weren’t interested in continuing the mythology at that time, much to the consternation of
‘X-Files’ flashback: I want to believe the 2008 film is great, but it’s probably just OK (Movie review)
I think the second “X-Files” movie, 2008’s “I Want to Believe,” is a nice thank-you letter to fans, who are given one last chance to follow Mulder and Scully into the darkness (plus: Hey, there’s Skinner!). It certainly has its detractors, though: The film scores a 5.9 on the IMDB ratings (compared to an 8.9 for the
The top 10 episodes of ‘Millennium’ Season 3 (1998-99)
TV review: Chris Carter takes the showrunning reins back from Morgan and Wong in the controversial final season.
The top 10 episodes of ‘Millennium’ Season 1 (1996-97)
TV review: This is not “X-Files”-style fun. Chris Carter’s second show is dark stuff, visually and thematically, as we follow troubled psychic Frank Black.
All 20 episodes of ‘The X-Files’ Season 9 (2001-02), ranked
TV review: The original run of “The X-Files” bows out in respectable fashion as Doggett and Reyes take the lead. But Mulder and Scully also pop in.
‘Lone Gunmen’ (2001) emphasizes funny side of ‘X-Files’
One-season wonders (TV review): Three non-traditional leading men prove they can carry the show in this comedy-leaning spinoff.
All 21 episodes of ‘The X-Files’ Season 8 (2000-01), ranked
TV review: “The X-Files” finds its second life as Robert Patrick and Annabeth Gish join the cast and David Duchovny steps aside.