‘Matrix Revolutions’ (2003) a spectacular trilogy capper
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The trilogy’s conclusion channels “Return of the Jedi” with great action on multiple fronts.
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‘Matrix Revolutions’ (2003) a spectacular trilogy capper
PKD’s ‘Martian Time-Slip’ (1964) crazily searches for sanity
PKD flashback (Book review): Dick gives his not-quite-accurate but still fascinating take on mental illness.
‘Fantastic Four’ (2015) tries out a darker tone
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The “FF” franchise tries out a darker. One problem: no one wanted it.
‘Matrix Reloaded’ (2003) gets almost too dense to penetrate
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The brilliance of the first film flirts with turning into mumbo jumbo, but … my god, those action sequences.
All 25 stories from PKD’s ‘Collected Stories, Vol. 5’ (1987), ranked
PKD flashback (Book review): This final volume of Dick stories is highlighted by “Holy Quarrel” and “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale.”
del Toro’s ‘Blade II’ (2002) deepens vampire mythology
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): del Toro’s sequel ups the cool factor and deepens the vampire mythology in a test run for “The Strain.”
‘Counter-Clock World’ (1967) so absurd that it’s funny
PKD flashback (Book review): This Dick novel is absurdly funny.
‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ (2007) a superior sequel
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): A better villain and bigger stakes make “Rise of the Silver Surfer” a superior sequel.
All 21 episodes of ‘Roswell’ Season 2 (2000-01), ranked
TV review: Like a lot of chapter twos, “Roswell” gets darker in its second season. Have Kleenex handy as I run down my rankings of the 21 episodes.
‘Twister’ (1996) spins perfect funnel of absurdity
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Twister” has a reputation as a dumb movie. But if so, this is glorious, spectacular, thrilling dumbness.