‘Next’ a tired take on artificial intelligence fears
First episode impressions (TV review): The umpteenth series to warn us about artificial intelligence ranks among the most forgettable.
‘Next’ a tired take on artificial intelligence fears
All 21 episodes of ‘Dark Angel’ Season 2 (2001-02), ranked
TV review: James Cameron’s “Dark Angel” Season 2 starts slow and finishes strong in what unfortunately turns out to be its final season.
‘Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare’ (1991) gives backstory
Reliving the ‘Nightmares’ (Movie review): Freddy has some fun and gets a fuller backstory in the sixth (and definitely not last) “Nightmare” film.
‘Pretty in Pink’ (1986) a perfect portrayal of imperfection
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): The first of his collaborations with Howard Deutch is Hughes’ purest statement on 1980s teen life.
‘Divine Invasion’ (1981) an engaging religious parable
PKD flashback (Book review): In his penultimate novel, Dick is done apologizing for being obsessed with religion and his search for God.
P&C’s ‘Mount Dragon’ (1996) previews pandemic panic
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): The virus threat is harrowingly current, but the focus on an early intuitive website is outdated.
Rapaport plays budget superhero in ‘Special’ (2006)
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This cheap, compelling superhero film touches on the everyday heroism of living and the individualized nature of reality.
A little Freddy goes a long way in ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child’ (1989)
Reliving the ‘Nightmares’ (Movie review): Lisa Wilcox’s Alice is more engaging in her second film, which isn’t quite as sleep-inducing as part four.
Keaton mesmerizes as shady McDonald’s ‘Founder’ (2017)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The film paints Kroc as a fascinating mix of contradictions: admirably driven but completely unscrupulous.
‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master’ (1988) is sleep-inducing
Reliving the ‘Nightmares’ (Movie review): After three films that at least had a purpose, “The Dream Master” can’t muster up much originality.