‘Outbreak’ (1995) is old-fashioned but thrilling
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Until its silly ending, “Outbreak” is a thrilling, old-fashioned disaster flick.
Science Fiction
‘Outbreak’ (1995) is old-fashioned but thrilling
‘Total Recall’ gets a more grounded, less comedic remake in 2012
PKD flashback (Movie review): It’s a minority opinion, but I like this “Total Recall” better than the original.
‘Salvation: The Final Battle’ Volume One (2013-14) a smart ‘Terminator’ comic
‘Terminator’ flashback (Comic book review): We look back at ‘”Salvation: The Final Battle” Volume One.
‘Cosmic Puppets’ (1957) is among PKD’s weakest novels
PKD flashback (Book review): This early novel is among Dick’s weirdest and weakest efforts.
‘Terminator/RoboCop: Kill Human’ (2011) serves both fanbases
‘Terminator’ flashback (Comic book review): We review the second comics crossover with RoboCop.
‘Judge Dredd’ (1995) an entertaining critique of police states
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Stallone’s SF-actioner is a blunt but entertaining critique of police states .
PKD’s ‘Lies, Inc.’ an awkward expansion of ‘Unteleported Man’
PKD flashback (Book review): Dick awkwardly expands a novella into one of his weakest novels.
Zack Whedon crafts alternate ‘Terminator’ in ‘2029-1984’ (2010)
‘Terminator’ flashback (Comic book review): Zack Whedon showcases a lot of the witty dialog his brother is known for.
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ retreads familiar storyline
Movie review: Still, this sixth “Terminator” movie has solid action sequences.
‘The Adjustment Bureau’ reviews
John’s review, March 7, 2011 John’s flashback review, Feb. 11, 2020