Post-‘Serenity’ story ramps up with ‘Leaves on the Wind’ (2014)
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book review): The post-movie story kicks into high gear with this six-issue series from Zack Whedon.
Author: John Hansen
Post-‘Serenity’ story ramps up with ‘Leaves on the Wind’ (2014)
‘Mask of the Phantasm’ (1993) reveals Batman’s lost love
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Although it only made a blip at the box office, this film has become highly regarded among Bat-fans.
‘Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood’ (1988) goes supernatural
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The franchise embraces the supernatural in this seventh film, a rare entry with a decent lead performer.
‘Back to the Future’ (1985) a nostalgic classic about nostalgia
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): One of the most perfect films of the 1980s, “Back to the Future” is a nostalgic — and funny — classic about nostalgia.
‘The World Jones Made’ (1956) examines absurdity of laws
PKD flashback (Book review): One of Dick’s most polished 1950s novels chronicles the rise and fall of a powerful precog.
The top 25 ‘Buffy’ and ‘Angel’ comic book arcs
Comic book list: From Dark Horse to IDW, John scours the long boxes to find his 25 favorite “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Angel” comic book arcs.
Patterson’s ‘Vast of Night’ a gripping, stylish debut
Movie review: Writer-director Andrew Patterson makes a moody debut with this slow-burn tale of a 1950s alien encounter.
‘Bloodshot’ inoffensively launches Valiant superhero saga
Movie review: “Fast and Furious” star Vin Diesel aims for another hit franchise with this launch of the Valiant superhero universe.
‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’ (2019) a silly, wild romp
An outsider’s take on the ‘Fast’ saga (Movie review): Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham do their thing in this wild ride.
‘Sleepaway Camp’ (1983) is creepiest Afterschool Special ever
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Writer-director Robert Hiltzik perhaps accidentally crafts a unique slasher classic.