William Wisher

‘13th Warrior’ (1999) a mellow take on ‘Eaters of the Dead’

“Eaters of the Dead” (1976) took the longest of any Michael Crichton novel to be adapted to film, likely because it’s the least commercial. But

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‘Dominion’ (2005) a tame ‘Prequel to the Exorcist’

It’s an excellent month for an exorcism. From Oct. 21-31, I’m looking back at the five films of “The Exorcist” series as we celebrate Spooky

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Merrin meets Pazuzu in ‘Exorcist: The Beginning’ (2004)

It’s an excellent month for an exorcism. From Oct. 21-31, I’m looking back at the five films of “The Exorcist” series as we celebrate Spooky

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‘Judge Dredd’ (1995) an entertaining critique of police states

“Judge Dredd” (1995) lacks nuance as it presents a 22nd century police state where Street Judges (cops) serve as judge, jury and executioner. But should

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‘The 13th Warrior’ reviews

John’s “The 13th Warrior” review, NDSU Spectrum, August 1999 John’s “The 13th Warrior” flashback review, June 28, 2021

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‘Terminator’ flashback: ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ movie and novelization (1991) (Review)

The latest issue of Star Wars Insider (No. 155) espouses ring theory as a way to glean greater depth from the repeating motifs in the

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‘Terminator’ flashback: ‘The Terminator’ movie (1984) and novelizations (1984-85) (Review)

“The Terminator” (1984) is a pivotal movie in sci-fi history. Wanting to make his own “Star Wars”-level blockbuster, director James Cameron drew upon the tropes of time

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