John’s 10 favorite TV characters at the moment (Commentary)
As the 2012-13 season winds down, here are my top 10 TV characters, some of whom will be featured in season finales this month, and some of whom have already bid adieu for the summer:
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘X-Wing: Wraith Squadron’ (1998) (Book review)
“X-Wing: Wraith Squadron” (1998), the fifth book in the “X-Wing” series, introduces us to the misfits of a newly formed squadron whose pilots boast a mix of piloting and commando skills, along with author Aaron Allston, who […]
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘X-Wing: The Bacta War’ (1997) (Book review)
In “X-Wing: The Bacta War” (1997), the final book of the Rogue Squadron quadrilogy (but not the last book about the squadron, as it’ll pop up again in “X-Wing” Book 8, “Isard’s Revenge”), the Rogues truly go […]
‘42’ a beautiful time capsule of Jackie Robinson’s heroic journey to the big leagues (Movie review)
Similar to “Miracle” and “61*,” “42” isn’t a particularly challenging sports movie, but it is thoroughly enjoyable and an important historical document. People very familiar with Jackie Robinson’s story will find it faithful and adequate, those somewhat […]
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘X-Wing: The Krytos Trap’ (1996) (Book review)
Always one to look for a new challenge, Michael Stackpole follows up a novel about pilot culture (“Rogue Squadron”) and a novel about undercover work (“Wedge’s Gamble”) with a novel featuring courtroom drama and a […]
‘The Way, Way Back’ and 12 more summer movies I’m looking forward to (Commentary)
Even as soulless and redundant superhero movies headline the summer movie schedule, a deeper look at the lineup reveals some really smart-looking smaller flicks hiding beneath the surface. Perhaps the cynicism of the expensive movies […]
‘Buffy’ and ‘Angel & Faith’ Season 9 are toying with time travel (Comic book commentary)
For the first time in a decade, two “Buffy” series are simultaneously building toward a seasonal conclusion. Back in 2003, TV’s “Buffy” and “Angel” were in the midst of Seasons 7 and 4, respectively. Now, Dark Horse […]
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘X-Wing: Wedge’s Gamble’ (1996) (Book review)
With “Wedge’s Gamble” (1996), the second book in the “X-Wing” series, Michael Stackpole may have inadvertently inspired Aaron Allston to create Wraith Squadron three books later. Here, the members of Rogue Squadron spend more time as undercover […]
20 observations about ‘Jurassic Park’ for 20th anniversary
Movie commentary: With “Jurassic Park” back in theaters for a 3D 20th anniversary release, here are 20 reasons why I love the movie.
‘Hannibal’ makes tasty transition to the small screen
First episode impressions (TV review): Horror’s most famous cannibal gets the TV treatment from Bryan Fuller.