Film, Science Fiction
Film: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
At this point, I think it’s safe to say the recent glut of Star Wars films can officially be…
December 23, 2019-
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Comedy, Fantasy, FilmFilm: Ghostbusters
The Ghostbusters (2016) reboot has stirred plenty of controversy, but for me it raised one question: is it possible…
July 24, 2016 -
Film, Science FictionFilm: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I cared about the Star Wars franchise. The original trilogy was…
December 31, 2015 -
Film, Science FictionFilm: Star Trek – Into Darkness
Is there a filmmaker in Hollywood less aware of the sociopolitical subtext of his work than J.J. Abrams? Star…
June 11, 2013 -
Film, Spies, ThrillerFilm: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Ever since the horror of the second installment, I’ve been looking for reasons to stop watching the Mission: Impossible…
January 4, 2012 -
Comedy, Spies, Television, ThrillerA Pilot Sampler
I’m at a point now where I’m not actively looking for new TV shows to follow. There just isn’t…
September 26, 2011 -
Film, Science FictionFilm: Super 8
J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 (2011) is unabashed Steven Spielberg nostalgia, recalling the feel of E.T. and Close Encounters of…
June 27, 2011 -
Film, Spies, Spy 100 ProjectSpy 100, #50: Mission: Impossible
I’ve been both looking forward to and dreading this review ever since I saw the Spy 100 list. Mission: Impossible…
March 16, 2011 -
Film, Science Fiction, Television, WritingMiscellaneous Debris
I woke up in the middle of the night with a Cairo-scratch on one arm and my mind roiling…
August 14, 2010 -
Film, Science FictionFilm: Star Trek
On Saturday we met up with friends at the Arclight to see J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. In general,…
May 18, 2009