‘TMNT Adventures’ spins off into ‘Mighty Mutanimals’ (1991)
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book review): One title is not enough to contain Clarrain’s action and environmental themes, but the plots remain quite basic.
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‘TMNT Adventures’ spins off into ‘Mighty Mutanimals’ (1991)
‘TMNT’ Season 6 (1992) episodes 9-16 aren’t too scary
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): “Nightmare in the Lair” and “Snakes Alive!” are safe for kids, and adults might find a couple things to like about this batch.
Evaders in cars? No! It’s ‘Invaders from Mars’ (1953)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): It’s not paranoia if they really are out to get you in one of the Fifties’ best Red Scare parables.
Neumeier sharply returns for ‘Starship Troopers 3: Marauder’ (2008)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): OK, so it’s full of bugs (not in a good way), but if you can forgive the cheapness, it has the original’s spirit.
It’s hard to break away from ‘Severance’ Season 2
TV review: Despite a couple slow episodes, Dan Erickson’s show succeeds by being a character-driven puzzle box.
‘WarGames’ ’ (1983) influence on hacking, AI movies remains strong
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): But it can’t be ignored that the film glosses over how the game gets confused with reality.
Disney creates cure for insomnia with ‘Tron: Legacy’ (2010)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This shallow legacy sequel makes a compelling case for being the Mouse House’s most cynical product.
‘The Gorge’ can’t clear the gap to greatness
Movie review: Standard sci-fi intrigue and two likeable leads keep Derrickson’s film from descending too far, but it could’ve been better.
‘Tron’ (1982) is groundbreaking, but a chore to watch
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): If you come for the early CGI effects, you might end up taking a nap during the story.
‘Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes’ (1927) a spooky conclusion to Doyle’s canon
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Rather than resting on his laurels, the author tries new things with topics and point-of-view.