‘Predator 2’ (1990) is a weirdly engaging sequel
‘Aliens/Predator’ Universe flashback (Movie review): Director Stephen Hopkins’ followup is over-the-top, brash, loud and fun.
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‘Predator 2’ (1990) is a weirdly engaging sequel
‘Dark Knight Rises’ doesn’t take Batman to new heights
Movie review: Still, this is a solid conclusion to a trilogy that brings Batman into the 21st century.
‘Predator’ (1987) an elite showcase of Arnold, action, one-liners
‘Aliens/Predator’ Universe flashback (Movie review): Eighties “blood, bullets and brawn” action films don’t get any better than this.
Whedon gives a test run for ‘Firefly’ with ‘Alien Resurrection’ (1997)
‘Aliens/Predator’ Universe flashback (Movie review): Whedon gives a test run for “Firefly” with the spaceship-bound fourth “Alien” entry.
‘Alien 3’ (1992) has more style than sense
‘Aliens/Predator’ Universe flashback (Movie review): David Fincher’s entry has delicious style even as it becomes indecipherable.
This time it’s war in Cameron’s thrilling ‘Aliens’ (1986)
‘Aliens/Predator’ Universe flashback (Movie review): James Cameron delivers one of the best sequels ever made.
First episode impressions: ‘Futurama’ Season 7 (TV review)
“Futurama” (9 p.m. Central Wednesdays on Comedy Central) has been around long enough now that it’s starting to contradict its own backstories. Since most “Futurama” fans are also “Simpsons” fans, we’re accustomed to this. Notoriously — […]
‘Prometheus’ undeniably cool, but continuity glitches are annoying
Movie review: It’s cool to return to the world of “Alien,” but Scott’s new film has as many questions as answers.
Jeff Grubb gets his Hutt on in ‘Star Wars: Scourge’ (Book review)
Hutts have come a long way, baby, since we first met Jabba the Hutt in 1983’s “Return of the Jedi.” I remember being excited by the notion of meeting Jabba’s dad in the 1993 kids’ […]
With ‘Apocalypse,’ Denning delivers a rousing final installment in the ‘Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi’ series (Book review)
Troy Denning mutes his weaknesses and emphasizes his strengths to deliver a satisfying, character-driven final installment of the much-maligned nine-book “Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi” series. I liked the series more than most readers, […]