‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ (1985) is pure Eighties action
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The sequel is an Eighties action classic, but it doesn’t overwhelm Rambo’s tragic story.
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‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ (1985) is pure Eighties action
I grew up and learned to love ‘Blade Runner’ (1982, 2007)
PKD flashback (Movie review): It took me awhile, but I now realize Ridley Scott’s film is a classic.
‘Supergirl’ (1984) doesn’t quite get off the ground
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This Helen Slater-starrer picks up momentum, but doesn’t quite get off the ground.
‘Scream 4’ reviews
John’s “Scream 4” review, April 17, 2011 John’s “Scream 4” flashback review, Oct. 31, 2019
‘Scream 4’ (2011) is saga’s funniest and most meta entry
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): After an 11-year hibernation, the “Scream” saga returns and still has something to say.
‘Screamers’ (1995) brings short story to low-budget life
PKD flashback (Movie review): “Screamers” brings Dick’s short story “Second Variety” to low-budget life.
‘Swamp Thing’ (1982) sinks straight into the muck
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Wes Craven writes and directs this loose comic adaptation straight into the muck.
‘Scream 3’ (2000) mostly forgets it’s a ‘Scream’ film
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): Without Kevin Williamson, “Scream 3” doesn’t riff on trilogies as smartly as it could have.
‘Radio Free Albemuth’ (2014) an admirable, lo-fi adaptation
PKD flashback (Movie review): This is an admirable, lo-fi attempt at adapting a heady book.
‘Watchmen’ (2009) a complex, engrossing adaptation
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Snyder’s film is a complex, engrossing adaptation of the legendary graphic novel.