‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ goes bananas with character creation
Movie review: Kevin Durand and Peter Macon are especially great as the “Apes” saga launches a new dystopian storyline.
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ goes bananas with character creation
‘Godzilla Minus One’ (2023) is Japan’s ‘Independence Day’
Movie review: Takashi Yamazaki’s character-driven prequel to 1954’s “Godzilla” illustrates the changing Japanese culture after WWII.
‘Grave Encounters 2’ (2012) goes humorously meta
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The Vicious Brothers write a smart sequel commenting on their own work and the genre as a whole, but scares are sacrificed.
‘John Carter’ (2012) shows the property’s influence on ‘Star Wars’
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The first lavish big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ saga stands as a fun romp in its own right.
‘Grave Encounters’ (2011) a suitably scary tour of an abandoned asylum
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This might be a pretty obvious premise for found-footage horror, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad one.
‘QualityLand’ (2017) hits uncomfortably close to reality
Book club book report: Steady doses of humor make this a fun read, although the author understands the problems more than the solution.
Summer movie preview 2024: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing
Summer movie preview: Here’s a look at “MaXXXine” and nine other films to keep on your radar in the air-conditioning season.
‘3 Body Problem’ a wondrous yet grounded exploration of humans’ place in cosmos
TV review: The Netflix series looks at tech big and small, inward and outward, to examine the flaws and strengths of the human race.
‘The Omen’ TV pilot (1995) is a rightly forgotten branch of the lore
Frightening Friday (TV review): Although it didn’t go to series, “The Omen” – which has little to do with the same-named hit film — did air as an NBC TV movie.
‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ expands Godzilla lore
TV review: If you want more than just monsters from your “Godzilla” stories, “Monarch” adds a substantial dose of humanity. Plus monsters.