‘Bourne Ultimatum’ (2007) doesn’t ‘just follow orders’
‘Bourne’ again (Movie review): The third film doesn’t sacrifice thrills even as it asks what agents should do when given morally questionable orders.
‘Bourne Ultimatum’ (2007) doesn’t ‘just follow orders’
Lecter starts as supporting player in ‘Red Dragon’ (1981)
Hannibal at 40 (Book review): Thomas Harris’ epic begins in impressive hardboiled fashion, even if Lecter himself has only a small role.
‘Bourne Supremacy’ (2004) more intense, jittery
‘Bourne’ again (Movie review): Director Paul Greengrass, the editors and composer John Powell craft a jittery action-suspense sequel.
‘Greenland’ carries weight of (the end of) the world
Movie review: “Greenland” makes disaster flicks cool again. Killer asteroids haven’t been this much fun since the summer of 1998.
‘Bourne Identity’ (2002) launches amnesiac hero
‘Bourne’ again (Movie review): You remember “The Bourne Identity,” don’t you? If not, here’s a refresher on the movie that made Matt Damon an action star.
Hughes’ ‘Career Opportunities’ (1991) slacks off
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): “Career Opportunities” doesn’t live up to its potential. But it does have 1991 Jennifer Connelly in a tank top.
Preston dreams up lost city in ‘The Codex’ (2003)
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): Before he would go there (in “The Lost City of the Monkey God”), Preston uses literature to imagine the White City.
‘Poirot Investigates’ (1924), in fewer words this time
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Compared to Christie’s novels, I’m not as big of a fan of the shorts. But it’s a collection of Poirots, so I won’t complain.
‘Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle’ (2013) a nice overview
Superhero Saturday (TV review): PBS’ documentary is aimed at a wide audience in a somewhat academic tone, but I learned several tidbits.
Valerian makes surprise return in ‘Future is Waiting’ (2019)
‘Valerian and Laureline’ flashback (Comic book review): Mezieres and Christin deliver one last gift to fans with Volume 22 of the saga.