‘Supergirl’ (1984) doesn’t quite get off the ground
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This Helen Slater-starrer picks up momentum, but doesn’t quite get off the ground.
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‘Supergirl’ (1984) doesn’t quite get off the ground
‘Scream 4’ reviews
John’s “Scream 4” review, April 17, 2011 John’s “Scream 4” flashback review, Oct. 31, 2019
‘Scream 4’ (2011) is saga’s funniest and most meta entry
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): After an 11-year hibernation, the “Scream” saga returns and still has something to say.
‘Screamers’ (1995) brings short story to low-budget life
PKD flashback (Movie review): “Screamers” brings Dick’s short story “Second Variety” to low-budget life.
‘Swamp Thing’ (1982) sinks straight into the muck
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Wes Craven writes and directs this loose comic adaptation straight into the muck.
‘Scream 3’ (2000) mostly forgets it’s a ‘Scream’ film
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): Without Kevin Williamson, “Scream 3” doesn’t riff on trilogies as smartly as it could have.
‘Radio Free Albemuth’ (2014) an admirable, lo-fi adaptation
PKD flashback (Movie review): This is an admirable, lo-fi attempt at adapting a heady book.
‘Watchmen’ (2009) a complex, engrossing adaptation
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Snyder’s film is a complex, engrossing adaptation of the legendary graphic novel.
‘Scream 2’ (1997) skewers sequels in sharp followup
The ‘Scream’ saga (Movie review): “Scream 2” makes a respectable attempt to be a sequel that’s better than the original.
‘Next’ (2007) barely resembles PKD’s ‘Golden Man’
PKD flashback (Movie review): This Nic Cage film barely resembles Dick’s “The Golden Man.”