PKD’s ‘Solar Lottery’ (1955) a messy, fascinating SF debut
PKD flashback (Book review): It’s fun to see early examples of simulacra and telepaths, but “Solar Lottery” is overly complex.
PKD flashback (Book review): It’s fun to see early examples of simulacra and telepaths, but “Solar Lottery” is overly complex.
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book review): The post-movie story kicks into high gear with this six-issue series from Zack Whedon.
PKD flashback (Book review): One of Dick’s most polished 1950s novels chronicles the rise and fall of a powerful precog.
Movie review: This Brad Pitt vehicle is also the latest in the troubling genre of pseudo-hard-SF.
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): There was a lot of excitement when the Donner Cut of “Superman II” came out. But is it the superior version?
John’s “Superman II” Lester Cut (1981) versus Donner Cut (2006) comparison, Dec. 7, 2019 John’s “Superman II: The Donner Cut” (2006) review, Nov. 22, 2017
PKD flashback (Book review): The first collection of Philip K. Dick stories is highlighted by “Paycheck,” “The Variable Man” and “Nanny.”
PKD flashback (Book review): Dick gives his not-quite-accurate but still fascinating take on mental illness.
Movie and TV preview: Here are my thoughts on the five movies and five TV shows of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four.
Movie review: After a slow opening 90 minutes, “Avengers: Endgame” regains its footing as prestige superhero entertainment.