PKD makes a cinematic bid with ‘Ubik’ screenplay (1985)
PKD flashback (Book review): Although the novel remains superior, the “Ubik” screenplay has breathing room for a deft filmmaker to make a stylized movie.
Author: John Hansen
PKD makes a cinematic bid with ‘Ubik’ screenplay (1985)
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ (2021) is smoothly nostalgic
Movie review: This fourth “Ghostbusters” film draws from the 1984 original enough to be appealing, but not enough to be a new classic.
‘Don’t You Forget About Me’ (2007) shows Hughes’ lasting impression
Hughes Day Tuesday (Book review): In this bonus installment of HDT, I look back at the 2007 essay collection about Hughes’ six 1980s teen films.
‘Looker’ (1981) warns of the perils of perfection
Michael Crichton Monday (Movie review): “Looker” is one of the most smartly prescient of Crichton’s films that predict creepy technology.
Shyamalan helms engrossing ‘Servant’ Seasons 1-2 (2019-21)
Frightening Friday (TV review): He’s known as a filmmaker, but “Servant” makes a compelling case that Shyamalan’s skills translate to the TV format.
Goodwin, Williamson squeeze ‘Blade Runner’ into 1982 comic
PKD flashback (Comic book review): At first blush, two issues doesn’t seem like enough to adapt “Blade Runner,” but it flows remarkably well.
‘Terminal Man’ (1974) a methodical take on mind control
Michael Crichton Monday (Movie review): The film adaptation emphasizes the book’s procedural elements, but it’s still interesting for Crichton nerds.
‘Carrie’ (1976) not scary, but nonetheless great
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): De Palma and Spacek turn King’s novel into a stylish take on the twin hells of high school and religion.
‘Total Recall’ makes brief comic splashes in 1990, 2011
PKD flashback (Comic book reviews): The second-most-famous PKD-inspired franchise appeared in comics with a basic adaptation and a weak sequel.
Crichton, Preston present big adventure in ‘Micro’ (2011)
Michael Crichton Monday (Book review): It’s a shame Crichton died before his time. But Preston ably finishes his final novel, an adventure in miniature.