Preston & Child do their usual, compelling ‘Dance’ — this time with zombies (Book review)
I used to describe Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child as “like Michael Crichton, only better.” I now know that’s a simplistic comparison, but it’s still useful. The late, great Crichton’s “Lost World” came out in 1995, and earlier that same year, Preston and Child made their collaborative debut with “Relic.” Crichton’s book was a theme piece about
‘Terminal Freeze’ is a typical Lincoln Child chiller, and that’s fine with me (Book review)
“Terminal Freeze” is another Lincoln Child book about a monster on the loose. I might sound like I’m bored with the idea, but actually Child’s books are like comfort food to me, and “Terminal Freeze” is pretty tasty.
15 all-time great movies that I hate (Commentary)
You’re welcome to post comments on why these movies are great, but please don’t bother to call me names. You can’t make me feel worse than I already do. I know I am supposed to like these movies; I know you love them, I know my ignorance insults you, and I apologize for not being
On ‘Medium,’ family life can be as dramatic as gruesome murders (TV commentary)
“Medium” falls into that category of shows that are half-procedural, half-character drama. Another way of putting it: half of the episode is what keeps it on the air (in this case, Allison Dubois solving hideous, teaser-friendly murders via her dreams), and the other half is why we actually like it (in this case, the drama of
Is ‘Lost’ the most overrated sci-fi show ever? (TV commentary)
The latest issue of Wizard asks “Is ‘Lost’ the greatest sci-fi show of all time?” I can answer that in two words: Um … no. I don’t know where the magazine ranked “Lost” in its top 25 — it was wrapped in plastic and I refuse to purchase an issue that asks such a stupid question on