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PKD Collected Stories Vol. 4

All 18 stories from PKD’s ‘Collected Stories, Vol. 4’ (1987), ranked

October 1, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen Books

PKD flashback (Book review): Highlights of this fourth Philip K. Dick collection include “What the Dead Men Say” and “The Days of Perky Pat.”

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PKD Collected Stories Vol. 3

All 23 stories from PKD’s ‘Collected Stories, Vol. 3’ (1987), ranked

September 17, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen Books

PKD flashback (Book review): Highlights from this third volume of Philip K. Dick stories include “The Chromium Fence,” “The Golden Man” and “War Veteran.”

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Fall TV 2019: What looks good, and what doesn’t

September 15, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen Horror TV

Fall TV preview: After watching the trailers, I’m excited about some of the fall 2019 television premieres, not so much others.

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PKD Collected Stories Vol. 2

All 27 stories from PKD’s ‘Collected Stories, Vol. 2’ (1987), ranked

September 10, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen Books

PKD flashback (Book review): The second volume of Philip K. Dick stories is highlighted by “Breakfast at Twilight” and “Adjustment Team.”

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The Animatrix

‘Animatrix’ (2003) fills out trilogy’s mythology

August 29, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen Lists and Rankings

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This 100-minute DVD collection of animated shorts gives us a fuller picture of the “Matrix” world.

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PKD Collected Stories Vol. 1

All 25 stories from PKD’s ‘Collected Stories, Vol. 1’ (1987), ranked

August 27, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen Books

PKD flashback (Book review): The first collection of Philip K. Dick stories is highlighted by “Paycheck,” “The Variable Man” and “Nanny.”

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PKD Collected Stories Vol. 5

All 25 stories from PKD’s ‘Collected Stories, Vol. 5’ (1987), ranked

August 13, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen Books

PKD flashback (Book review): This final volume of Dick stories is highlighted by “Holy Quarrel” and “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale.”

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Roswell Season 2

All 21 episodes of ‘Roswell’ Season 2 (2000-01), ranked

August 2, 2019April 17, 2025 John Hansen Lists and Rankings

TV review: Like a lot of chapter twos, “Roswell” gets darker in its second season. Have Kleenex handy as I run down my rankings of the 21 episodes.

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Marvel Cinematic Universe

A look at the MCU’s Phase Four movies and TV shows

July 26, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen Lists and Rankings

Movie and TV preview: Here are my thoughts on the five movies and five TV shows of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four.

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Roswell Season 1

All 22 episodes of ‘Roswell’ Season 1 (1999-2000), ranked

July 3, 2019April 17, 2025 John Hansen Lists and Rankings

TV review: Out of the gates, “Roswell” takes its place as one of the great teen SF/romance hybrids. Here are my rankings of the 22 episodes.

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