On the cutting edge: Every Michael Crichton film, ranked
Movie list: As Summer 2022 gives us new chapters in the “Jurassic” and “Westworld” sagas, let’s look back at the core canon of Crichton.
Movie list: As Summer 2022 gives us new chapters in the “Jurassic” and “Westworld” sagas, let’s look back at the core canon of Crichton.
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): This sequel exists to cash in on the original’s name. It recycles the plot but does everything worse.
Book list: As the Summer of Crichton continues on our screens, here are my rankings of the 28 novels from the man who invented the techno-thriller.
Movie review: Mike Judge hasn’t lost touch with these characters he invented three decades ago. Plus, the comedic pacing is better than ever.
First episode impressions (TV review): Dolores is now Christina, and viewers have other information to absorb, but the show remains grand and beautiful.
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Renny Harlin’s thriller has its admirers and haters. After this rewatch, I realized I’m firmly in the former category.
Movie review: Every major player comes back for a romp that is not only a grand adventure, but actually has a reason to exist.
Movie review: Great actors sometimes give this Sony Spider-verse film the gravity of a staged morality play. But mostly, CGI bat swarms rule the screen.
First episode impressions (TV review): Homelander’s evil and Starlight’s heroism take center stage as “The Boys” masters superheroes-as-parable.
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Cronenberg’s film inevitably compresses King’s book, but Christopher Walken memorably brings Johnny Smith to life.