‘Next’ (2007) barely resembles PKD’s ‘Golden Man’
PKD flashback (Movie review): This Nic Cage film barely resembles Dick’s “The Golden Man.”
Author: John Hansen
‘Next’ (2007) barely resembles PKD’s ‘Golden Man’
‘Super’ (2010) subversively funny, shockingly violent
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): James Gunn’s indie-style film is as subversively funny as it is shockingly violent.
First episode impressions: ‘Nancy Drew’ (TV review)
Similar to what The CW did with “Riverdale” a few years ago, “Nancy Drew” (Wednesdays, CW) has been updated for modern times, and out of the gates, it’s refreshingly less silly than what “Riverdale” turned […]
‘Scream’ (1996) makes slasher horror cool again
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): This Craven-Williamson joint doesn’t invent slashers or pop-culture references, but it makes them cool again.
CW DC universe finally goes to Gotham for ‘Batwoman’
First episode impressions (TV review): “Batwoman” is … well … another Berlanti CW DC show.
‘Radio Free Albemuth’ (1985) is PKD’s first attempt at ‘VALIS’
PKD flashback (Book review): PKD’s first attempt at what became “VALIS” is actually superior.
First episode impressions: ‘Almost Family’ (TV review)
A dramedy starring Brittany Snow and produced by Jason Katims should be at the top of my list of must-see fall shows, but the preview for “Almost Family” (Wednesdays, Fox) looked somewhere between weird and bad. […]
‘Brightburn’ turns ‘Superman’ into a gory nightmare
Movie review: This James Gunn-produced film turns “Superman” into a gory parental nightmare.
Storytelling with soul: The 20 best ‘Angel’ episodes
TV rankings: To mark the 20th anniversary of Joss Whedon’s and David Greenwalt’s “Buffy” spinoff, I pick my 20 favorite episodes of “Angel.”
Miyagi returns in forgettable ‘Next Karate Kid’ (1994)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): It’s nice to see more of Mr. Miyagi in the otherwise forgettable fourth entry.