‘A.I. Rising’ (2018) a surprisingly splendid sexbot story
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Critics have compared it to “Ex Machina,” but a more interesting comparison might be made to “Cast Away.”
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‘A.I. Rising’ (2018) a surprisingly splendid sexbot story
‘Space Cadet’ launches an underachiever into … space!
Movie review: “Houston has a new problem.” Only Emma Roberts’ party girl is not a problem, she’s a heroine. And a funny one at that.
‘A Princess of Mars’ (1912) crumples under weight of what came later
Throwback Thursday (Book review): But readers interested in the chain of imaginative writings that led to “Star Wars” will want to check out Burroughs’ classic.
‘Spaceballs’ (1987) remains a pitch-perfect parody of ‘Star Wars’
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The makers of “Spaceballs 2” will have their work cut out for them as they follow Mel Brooks’ classic.
‘John Carter’ (2012) shows the property’s influence on ‘Star Wars’
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The first lavish big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ saga stands as a fun romp in its own right.
Summer movie preview 2024: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing
Summer movie preview: Here’s a look at “MaXXXine” and nine other films to keep on your radar in the air-conditioning season.
‘3 Body Problem’ a wondrous yet grounded exploration of humans’ place in cosmos
TV review: The Netflix series looks at tech big and small, inward and outward, to examine the flaws and strengths of the human race.
‘All-New Firefly’ (2022) delivers excellent, comprehensive Jayne story
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book review): Fans of the Hero of Canton will want to check out David M. Booher’s yarn, subtitled “The Gospel According to Jayne.”
Nobody talks about it, but ‘Mr. Nobody’ (2009) is a gem
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This emotional and thoughtful film is one of Jared Leto’s best and an elite multiverse movie.
‘Brand New ’Verse’ (2021) introduces ‘Firefly’s’ next gen; ‘River Run’ (2021), ‘Keep Flying’ (2022) highlight River
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Josh Lee Gordon’s six-issue series is strong; the two River one-shots not so much.