PKD digs into religious questions in ‘VALIS’ (1981)
PKD flashback (Book review): Dick digs into his big spiritual questions toward the end of his career.
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PKD digs into religious questions in ‘VALIS’ (1981)
‘Roswell’ flashback: ‘Loose Ends’ (2001) (Book review)
After Melinda Metz’s 10-book YA series “Roswell High” (1998-2000) handed the baton to the TV series “Roswell” in 1999, Jason Katims and his writing team took the teens in a different direction from the books. […]
‘Blade: Trinity’ (2004) closes trilogy with humor, fun
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This fun trilogy capper launches Ryan Reynolds’ trifecta of superhero roles.
All 18 episodes of ‘Roswell’ Season 3 (2001-02), ranked
TV review: The star-crossed saga’s swan song on UPN is uneven but certainly has its share of highlights. Here are my rankings of the 18 episodes.
I grew up and learned to love ‘Blade Runner’ (1982, 2007)
PKD flashback (Movie review): It took me awhile, but I now realize Ridley Scott’s film is a classic.
‘Screamers’ (1995) brings short story to low-budget life
PKD flashback (Movie review): “Screamers” brings Dick’s short story “Second Variety” to low-budget life.
‘Radio Free Albemuth’ (2014) an admirable, lo-fi adaptation
PKD flashback (Movie review): This is an admirable, lo-fi attempt at adapting a heady book.
‘Next’ (2007) barely resembles PKD’s ‘Golden Man’
PKD flashback (Movie review): This Nic Cage film barely resembles Dick’s “The Golden Man.”
‘Radio Free Albemuth’ (1985) is PKD’s first attempt at ‘VALIS’
PKD flashback (Book review): PKD’s first attempt at what became “VALIS” is actually superior.
‘Brightburn’ turns ‘Superman’ into a gory nightmare
Movie review: This James Gunn-produced film turns “Superman” into a gory parental nightmare.