‘Back to the Future Part III’ (1990) chugs to finish line
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The trilogy chugs to the finish line in the Western-oriented “Back to the Future Part III.”
Science Fiction
‘Back to the Future Part III’ (1990) chugs to finish line
‘Time Out of Joint’ (1959) an early PKD masterpiece
PKD flashback (Book review): “Time Out of Joint” is not only a great early Dick novel, it’s also accessible enough to recommend it to new readers.
‘Firefly’ Dark Horse era impressively wraps with ‘No Power in the ’Verse’ (2016-17)
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book reviews): The Dark Horse era goes out on a high note with “No Power in the ’Verse” and “The Warrior and the Wind.”
‘Virus’ (1999) is derivative but endearing
Frightening Friday (Movie review): This derivative but endearing science fiction actioner blends “The Thing” with Skynet.
‘Back to the Future Part II’ (1989) unfortunately drops the comedy
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The sequel is brilliantly plotted, but the shortage of comedy makes for a grimmer experience.
PKD’s ‘Solar Lottery’ (1955) a messy, fascinating SF debut
PKD flashback (Book review): It’s fun to see early examples of simulacra and telepaths, but “Solar Lottery” is overly complex.
Post-‘Serenity’ story ramps up with ‘Leaves on the Wind’ (2014)
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book review): The post-movie story kicks into high gear with this six-issue series from Zack Whedon.
‘Back to the Future’ (1985) a nostalgic classic about nostalgia
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): One of the most perfect films of the 1980s, “Back to the Future” is a nostalgic — and funny — classic about nostalgia.
‘The World Jones Made’ (1956) examines absurdity of laws
PKD flashback (Book review): One of Dick’s most polished 1950s novels chronicles the rise and fall of a powerful precog.
Patterson’s ‘Vast of Night’ a gripping, stylish debut
Movie review: Writer-director Andrew Patterson makes a moody debut with this slow-burn tale of a 1950s alien encounter.