Science Fiction

‘Riptide’ (1998) an early Preston & Child treasure

“Riptide” (1998) is one of the few Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child books to not feature characters who appear elsewhere, but it shouldn’t be overlooked.

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‘Chronicle’ (2012) can’t get by on novelty value

“Chronicle” (2012) is the only “found-footage” superhero movie, and it’s cool that it makes the attempt, but I can’t help but think it would’ve been better

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Carter’s ‘Harsh Realm’ (1999-2000) gets harsh treatment

In the February 2000 “X-Files” episode “Sein Und Zeit,” a man questioned by Mulder and Scully narrows down the timeframe of a crime by the

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‘Unteleported Man’ (1966) is best version of story

Philip K. Dick’s “The Unteleported Man” (written in 1964, published in 1966) is usually reviewed today in its expanded form as “Lies, Inc.” (1984). While

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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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‘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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‘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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