‘First Blood’ (1972, 1982) explores physical, psychological brutality of war
Throwback Thursday (Book and movie reviews): The 1972 novel and 1982 film explore the physical and psychological toll of war in different ways.
Author: John Hansen
‘First Blood’ (1972, 1982) explores physical, psychological brutality of war
All 23 stories from PKD’s ‘Collected Stories, Vol. 3’ (1987), ranked
PKD flashback (Book review): Highlights from this third volume of Philip K. Dick stories include “The Chromium Fence,” “The Golden Man” and “War Veteran.”
‘Veronica Mars’ becomes great character piece in Season 4
TV review: Hulu brings back “Veronica Mars” for eight episodes that ramp up the threat level.
Fall TV 2019: What looks good, and what doesn’t
Fall TV preview: After watching the trailers, I’m excited about some of the fall 2019 television premieres, not so much others.
del Toro’s ‘Hellboy’ (2004) an artistic feast
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This comic adaptation is an artistic feast from del Toro and his team.
‘True Detective’ Season 1 (2014) an elite short-form mystery
Throwback Thursday (TV review): “True Detective” stands as the decade’s elite example of the short-form sleuth series.
All 27 stories from PKD’s ‘Collected Stories, Vol. 2’ (1987), ranked
PKD flashback (Book review): The second volume of Philip K. Dick stories is highlighted by “Breakfast at Twilight” and “Adjustment Team.”
Netflix MCU goes out on a competent but familiar note with ‘Jessica Jones’ Season 3
TV review: The last Netflix MCU season delivers a strong treatise on the costs of doing evil and good.
‘Singles’ a sweet and light time capsule of 1992
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Cameron Crowe film makes me nostalgic for the early Nineties.
‘Booksmart’ has everything except laughs as high school graduates party like it’s 2019 (Movie review)
“Booksmart” has a lot going for it. It’s the centerpiece high school comedy of 2019, and it represents modern times well despite fitting firmly into the genre. But perhaps we use the word “comedy” too […]