Mystery

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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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