- John Hansen
- June 20, 2020
Tom Hardy stands out in ridiculous ‘Venom’ (2018)
Tom Hardy gives one of the best turns in a thankless role you’ll ever see. Known behind the scenes as Sony’s attempt to cash in
Tom Hardy stands out in ridiculous ‘Venom’ (2018)
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- John Hansen
- June 18, 2020
‘Back to the Future Part III’ (1990) chugs to finish line
After “Back to the Future” (1985), a pitch-perfect comedy, and “Back to the Future Part II” (1989), a thrillingly inventive time-hopper, “Back to the Future
- John Hansen
- June 16, 2020
‘Time Out of Joint’ (1959) an early PKD masterpiece
“The Man in the High Castle” (1962) put Philip K. Dick on the map, but “Time Out of Joint” (written in 1958, published in 1959)
- John Hansen
- June 15, 2020
‘Firefly’ Dark Horse era impressively wraps with ‘No Power in the ’Verse’ (2016-17)
The Dark Horse Comics era of “Firefly” closes out in admirable fashion with the six-issue “Serenity: No Power in the ‘Verse” (October 2016-March 2017), which
- John Hansen
- June 12, 2020
‘Virus’ (1999) is derivative but endearing
I was gung-ho for “Virus” in 1998; I gobbled up the 1992 comic series by Chuck Pfarrer (who co-writes the screenplay), and I recall the
- John Hansen
- June 11, 2020
‘Back to the Future Part II’ (1989) unfortunately drops the comedy
“Back to the Future Part II” (1989) is a master class in plotting, as Bob Gale tells the latest adventure of time-traveler Marty McFly (Michael
- John Hansen
- June 9, 2020
PKD’s ‘Solar Lottery’ (1955) a messy, fascinating SF debut
“Solar Lottery” (written in 1954, published in 1955) isn’t too bad considering it’s Philip K. Dick’s first-published sci-fi novel, and it’s fun to see early
- John Hansen
- June 8, 2020
Post-‘Serenity’ story ramps up with ‘Leaves on the Wind’ (2014)
Although there are plenty of excellent comics set during the time of the “Firefly” TV episodes and “Serenity” movie, the post-movie story doesn’t kick into
- John Hansen
- June 4, 2020
‘Back to the Future’ (1985) a nostalgic classic about nostalgia
“Back to the Future” (1985) is one of the all-time great films, utterly fun and free-wheeling, yet it rewards film nerds’ deeper explorations with its
- John Hansen
- June 2, 2020
‘The World Jones Made’ (1956) examines absurdity of laws
“The World Jones Made” (written in 1954, published in 1956) is among the least clunky of Philip K. Dick’s 1950s sci-fi novels. It blends the