Rapaport plays budget superhero in ‘Special’ (2006)
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This cheap, compelling superhero film touches on the everyday heroism of living and the individualized nature of reality.
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Rapaport plays budget superhero in ‘Special’ (2006)
Anthony enters PKD’s world in ‘Total Recall’ book (1990)
PKD flashback (Book review): The “Total Recall” novelization is the only instance of a PKD story being adapted into a movie and then back into book form.
‘Relic’ (1997) an intense but simple adaptation
Preston & Child flashback (Movie review): It’s not as good as P&C’s breakthrough novel, but Peter Hyams’ film has charms as a B-monster movie.
‘Away’ a flighty drama about work-life balance
First episode impressions (TV reviews): Here are my first looks at “Away,” “Departure,” “Woke” and “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.”
‘Weird Science’ (1985) probably couldn’t be made today
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): Even by Hughes standards, this one is politically incorrect. But it’s also a funny teen classic.
‘Nick and the Glimmung’ (1988) aims for young readers
PKD flashback (Book review): This is Dick’s only young-adult novel. Unfortunately, it’s also on the short list of his worst novels.
Preston & Child break through with ‘Relic’ (1995)
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): The authors invent modern museum horror with the nooks, crannies and scares in their debut team-up.
‘Batman: Gotham Knight’ (2008) plays in ‘Dark Knight’ sandbox
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This collection of shorts doesn’t add much to the “Dark Knight” trilogy, but it’s an enjoyable diversion.
Russell gives powerful turn in ‘Soldier’ (1998)
PKD flashback (Movie review): This sidequel to “Blade Runner” criticizes war and the state, and celebrates the resiliency of the individual.
‘Jason X’ (2002) a futuristic guilty pleasure
Frightening Friday (Movie review): After so many bad “Jason” movies, this one is refreshing with its SF conceit, distinct characters and goofy one-liners.