Sutin’s ‘Divine Invasions’ (1989) is definitive PKD bio
PKD flashback (Book review): With “Divine Invasions: A Life of Philip K. Dick,” Lawrence Sutin delivers the core biography of the legendary and troubled author.
Author: John Hansen
Sutin’s ‘Divine Invasions’ (1989) is definitive PKD bio
Cute ‘Christmas Chronicles 2’ could use more humor
Movie review: This Netflix children’s-movie sequel will make adults feel good in the moment, even if we soon forget the details.
P&C’s ‘Brimstone’ (2004) a devilishly fun read
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): The authors tiptoe into the Diogenes Trilogy with the pleasing re-teaming of Pendergast and D’Agosta.
‘X-Men’ finale ‘New Mutants’ taps into old story
Movie review: Fox’s “X-Men” film saga ends with a relative whimper despite “The New Mutants’ ” standout cast and intriguing influences.
Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ (1960) a masterpiece of tension
‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): Hitchcock’s horror classic is a masterpiece of slowly ratcheting tension — and that’s before we even meet Norman Bates.
‘Pieces of April’ (2003) a harsh, sweet tear-jerker
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Katie Holmes’ standout film has a low budget but high value as it tells a sympathetic story of a dysfunctional family.
‘Dutch’ (1991) focuses on characters, not laughs
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): Hughes’ other Thanksgiving film is concerned with the relationship between O’Neill’s and Embry’s characters.
‘Shifting Realities of Philip K. Dick’ (1995) collects odds and ends
PKD flashback (Book review): This collection of essays, speeches and journaling will be tantalizing for burgeoning PKD addicts.
‘Still Life with Crows’ (2003) a small-town chiller
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): In addition to introducing Corrie Swanson, “Still Life” features a great villain and memorable scenes.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (2014) takes some getting used to
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Well, this re-imagining of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” isn’t my “TMNT,” but it’s not as bad as it could’ve been.