‘Mission: Impossible’ (1996) is more brainy than brawny
‘M:I’ flashback (Movie review): Tom Cruise’s saga is more brainy than brawny as this eventually huge action series launches.
Author: John Hansen
‘Mission: Impossible’ (1996) is more brainy than brawny
‘Wicker Man’ (1973) a thrilling piece of daylight horror history
Frightening Friday (Movie review): “Midsommar” fans should dig this thrilling template of daylight horror.
‘Die Hard with a Vengeance’ (1995) spices up proven formula
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): John McClane returns to NYC and is joined by a buddy, banter and bombs in this stellar three-quel.
PKD’s ‘Broken Bubble’ (1988) isn’t SF, but it is predictive
PKD flashback (Book review): Another of Philip K. Dick’s Fifties works finally gets published decades later.
‘The Lighthouse’ wallows in misery, madness
Movie review: If you like just watching people fart around, watch “The Lighthouse.”
‘X-Files: Origins’ comics (2016-17) explore Mulder, Scully as teens
‘X-Files’ flashback (Comic book reviews): “Origins” looks back at Mulder’s and Scully’s younger days.
‘47 Meters Down: Uncaged’ delivers more shark-based thrills
Movie review: Johannes Roberts delivers more shark-based thrills in a flighty but fun sequel.
Gator-based ‘Crawl’ is simple yet scary
Movie review: Director Alexandre Aja proves that simple can still be scary.
‘The Mask’ (1994) stands out even in Carrey’s big year
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): “The Mask” features top-shelf Jim Carrey, sssmokin’ Cameron Diaz and delightful special effects.
‘Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter’ (1984) a crazy mishmash
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This fourth entry tries several new things, such as introducing Corey Feldman’s Tommy, but it doesn’t quite come together.