‘Scream: The TV Series’ tries out horror-satire hybrid on small screen
First episode impressions (TV review): Ghostface makes a transition to the small screen — more or less.
‘Terminator Genisys’ is a smart sequel and fresh start for the saga (Movie review)
In a line from a parody of the “Terminator Genisys” trailer, Sarah Connor says in a voiceover: “John keeps sending Terminators. He’s lost his mind.” And judging by the official trailers for the movie, it did indeed […]
‘Ted 2’: Cruise control (Movie review)
It’s probably just coincidence that the Supreme Court decided to rule on gay marriage the same day “Ted 2” hit theaters, although considering some of the Constitution-deaf dissents in that case, maybe some of the justices are […]
A dozen random observations about ‘Jaws’ for its 40th anniversary
Movie commentary: Here are some things you might’ve forgotten about Steven Spielberg’s classic.
‘The Clone Wars’ Season 7 is here! (sort of) (TV commentary)
Season 2 of “Star Wars Rebels” recently kicked off in our universe, but in an alternate dimension where George Lucas did not sell “Star Wars” to Disney, fans are currently reflecting on the conclusion of […]
First episode impressions: ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Season 2 (TV review)
I’ve been slower than most fans to embrace Disney’s take on “Star Wars.” Even though “Star Wars Rebels” features “Clone Wars’ “ executive producer Dave Filoni in one of the drivers’ seats, I still resented the end […]
‘Terminator’ flashback: ‘T2: The New John Connor Chronicles Book One: Dark Futures’ (2002) (Book review)
Concurrently with S.M. Stirling’s adult “T2” trilogy came Russell Blackford’s young-adult “T2” trilogy, starting with “Terminator 2: The New John Connor Chronicles Book One: Dark Futures”(2002). Despite having “T2” in the title, Blackford’s books don’t have […]
Is the aim of Wayward Pines to create the perfect, obedient human?
TV commentary: This Shyamalan-produced series has become thought-provoking TV.
Why aren’t the ‘Jurassic Park’ movies scary anymore?
Movie commentary: We all know it’s true: The “Jurassic Park” films are no longer scary. Here are some theories for why this is.
‘Jurassic World’ is ‘Jurassic Park’ on steroids
Movie review: I don’t mean it as a negative to say this is the original film on steroids. It’s a blast to see bigger dinos and a sprawling park.