Science Fiction
It’s great to revisit ‘Unbreakable’-verse in ‘Glass’
Movie review: “Glass” is overlong, but the thrill of seeing the worlds of “Unbreakable” and “Split” combine doesn’t wear off.
‘The Twilight Zone’ can’t live up to high standard of the name
First episode impressions (TV review): The new version of the classic sci-fi show gets off to a slow start.
Sony enters multiverse with ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Movie review: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” loses something in 2D home viewing.
‘Roswell, New Mexico’ is a rare example of a reboot done right (TV commentary)
I generally reject reboots of my favorite franchises, but I flat-out love “Roswell, New Mexico,” The CW’s reboot of my beloved “Roswell” (1999-2002). So I should explain why this is. First of all, it’s really well […]
20 years later, it’s still worth entering ‘The Matrix’ (1999)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Moviegoers took the red pill and happily entered the bleak but thrilling future of “The Matrix.”
‘Titans,’ ‘Doom Patrol’ launch DC Universe streaming channel
First episode impressions (TV reviews): “Titans” and “Doom Patrol” bring DC to streaming.
‘Captain Marvel’s’ mythology is confusing, but ’90s nostalgia is fun
Movie review: Strong performances, action and ’90s nostalgia outweigh “Captain Marvel’s” head-scratching mythology.
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ reviews
John’s “The Dark Knight Rises” review, July 24, 2012 John’s “The Dark Knight Rises” flashback review, Jan. 28, 2019
‘Dark Knight Rises’ (2012) is an uneven, respectable conclusion
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): The third film of Nolan’s trilogy is an uneven but respectable conclusion.