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THIRTEEN GHOSTS Is Excellent Entertainment
Remake fitting tribute to original, for once
Amy Reviews: STAR WARS II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES
Second prequel installment major improvement over the first
Amy Reviews: THE SCORPION KING
First-class action flick offers eye candy in more ways than one.
Amy Reviews THE QUEEN OF THE DAMNED
Aaliyah's final performance is a stunner in Anne Rice-inspired horror film.
It's All in How You Look at It, Part 4
Blue screens allow people to fly.
Amy Reviews JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS
"...a sci-fi comedy adventure for big and small kids of all ages."
It's All in How You Look at It, Part 3 -- Ray Harryhausen
The art of stop-motion animation reached its height in the incredibly creative hands of master artist Ray Harryhausen
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
Peter Jackson's promise has been kept -- and then some.
It's All in How You Look at It, Part 2
Willis O'Brien brings back the dinosaurs and creates an industry
It's All in How You Look at It: A History of F/X
Georges Melies and the birth of stop-motion
It's All in How You Look at It: A History of F/X
Georges Melies and the birth of stop-motion, Part One of an exploration of the wonders of special effects.
The New Order of F/X: Hyperreality and FINAL FANTASY
A brief review of FINAL FANTASY; THE SPIRITS WITHIN lauches a series of articles on the fascinating world of special effects.
Aping a Classic...badly: PLANET OF THE APES
If it ain't broke, don't fix it; or How Tim Burton Messed Up a Good Movie
Just Wild About HARRY
Long-awaited, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE was worth it.
Monstrous Fun: MONSTERS, INC.
New Pixar/Disney collaboration is a romp.
The Borogoves Are Mimsy Again--Terry Gilliam's JABBERWOCKY
Terry Gilliam's directing debut rises again--remastered and just as much fun.
Inca-Dinka-Doo: The Emperor's New Groove
Kids used to take their parents to Disney movies. Now, with films like this one, the parents are taking the kids.
A REAL Sci-Fi Original: Soulkeeper
Sci-Fi Channel movies are usually fairly lame, but if this one is any indication things may be looking up.
Classics: The Land That Time Forgot
Tarzan's creator is always good for a story.
A Classic French Farce: JUST VISITING
Adaptation of French time-travel comedy is a treat
Going to the FROGS
Quality actors in cheesy movies--welcome to the '70's
THE DEADLY MANTIS Withstands the Test of Time
Classic 50's bug flick still entertains
A Different Direction for Sam Raimi: THE GIFT
Top talent, a well-crafted script and excellent direction--what's not to like?
After while...CROCODILE
Clear the aisle--it's CROCODILE!
See You Later...ALLIGATOR (1980)
The deft touch of writer John Sayles adds an extra spice to an otherwise pedestrian tale.
Sometimes It Really Happens: THE MISTS OF AVALON
TNT's adaptation of MZB's novel is a winner!
The New Count --DRACULA 2000
The Count starts his next century.
Tickle Your MONKEYBONE
Think Sennett
The Blood Is the Life: Part 5
Our survey of Draculas concludes with DRACULA 2000's Gerard Butler.
The Blood Is the Life: Part 4
I bet you thought I forgot.
Tonight's Feature: AMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON
They just don't make 'em like this anymore. And ain't it a shame!
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON--Too Much and Not Enough
Ang Lee's mystical martial arts film needs fewer plotlines or shorter action scenes.
In Dreams You Will Lose Part 2: ALTERED STATES
William Hurt gets primitive.
In Dreams You Will Lose Part 1: Dreamscape
"The Cell" wasn't the first time Hollywood disturbed our dreams
Hitchhiker Leaves for Another Galaxy--Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams dies too young.
Sean Connery Saves Earth--METEOR
Disaster flick sparks feeling if deja vu.
Space Aged--SPACE COWBOYS is terrific
Eastwood directs and stars in nifty flick that says you're never too old to dream--or make dreams come true.
The Blood Is the Life, Part Three
The 70's were good for Dracula-lovers
The Blood Is the Life, Part Two
The incomparable Christopher Lee resurrects the undead.
BAGGER VANCE Is Enlightening Entertainment
Low-key and thought-provoking.
The Blood Is the Life: Actors and Vampires
A brief serial overview of the actors who have Counted.
"Fight Club": More Than Meets the Eye
Don't believe everything you see.
Basinger Bombs: "Bless the Child"
Enough with the Armadeddon already!
"Phenomenon"--Bad Things, Good People
Travolta and magic and romance: who could ask for more?
A World Without Love: "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
Theme of classic film still strikes home
Get Scared by "What Lies Beneath"
Pfeiffer and Ford get scary.
"Hollow Man" is an empty experience
James Whale did it better even without CGI
"Godzilla 2000" is the REAL real thing
The King of the Monsters is back! Go! Go! Godzilla.
Feed Your Head-- with "The Cell"
Movie excursion into a serial killer's mind doesn't entertain.
Makers of "Dune" mini-series keeps their promise
A review of John Harrison's mini-series adaptation of "Dune"
"Pumpkinhead": Better Than the Average
80's demon movie is surprisingly interesting
LeGuin/PBS Classic Now on Video
Film version of classic LeGuin novel shows real SF can be made into great films.
Plot holes don't spoil Frequency's suspense
Grab your popcorn!
"Pitch Black" deserves attention
SF thriller is well-done character study.
On Halloween, All the Monster Movies Come Out
An abbreviated listing of some of the goodies showing between now and Wednesday morning.
Mission to Mars is a soap opera rather than a space opera
Space rescue movie is ruined by an excess of schmaltz.
Cameron improves TV programming
After filling the big screen with quality SF, James Cameron moves to the little one and does the same.
Sci-Fi's "Nostradamus" is much too predictable
TV movie on famous prophet is profitless
Some Movies Just Bug You
Our six- and eight-legged friends are hot movie material
The Darkling: Pretty pictures, no surprises
USA Network horror flick has great start, boring resolution.
Review: The Ninth Gate
Polanski's latest lacks the suspense of Rosemary's Baby.
This Dogma's bite is as much fun as its bark
Kevin Smith's black comedy makes learning fun.
X Marks the Spot--Don't Miss X-Men
Finally, a superhero movie that lives up to its reputation!
Review: Titan, A.E.
A treat for the eyes, but sure to disappoint.
Review: BICENTENNIAL MAN
Columbus and Williams--together again! Somebody make them STOP!
Review: The Green Mile
Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a visual book.
Metropolis, Part 3
A critique of Fritz Lang's Metropolis
'Metropolis,' Pt. 2: "The heart must be the mediator...."
Completing the synopsis of Fritz Lang's classic silent film.
Metropolis, Pt. 1: "Between the mind and the hands...."
A multi-part series on a silent classic.
Catch "Exposure" and Stretch Your Imagination
Sci-Fi Channel's short-film series is a smorgasbord of the imagination.
End of Days: Arnold Goes to the Devil
Arnold shows he can act, but you have to look fast to catch it.
"I see dead people!"--The Sixth Sense
Shyamalan's award-winner scares like a good ghost story should.
LOTR Preview: Not the Easiest Site to See
If you have the equipment and lots of time, check out the first glimpses of LOTR.
And Now The News: An Update for April
Who's doing what, and with whom.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Part 2
We are not alone--or are we?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Part One
Steven Spielberg gives "the music of the spheres" a whole new meaning.
"Arena": Rocky II In Space
Why is it some movies that should be on video aren't?
"Laserhawk" Is Great Space Opera
Canadian film entertains without pretensions of depth
Review: Stir of Echoes
A party prank comes back to haunt you
Review: The Astronaut's Wife
If this is the only movie in the video store, consider reading a good book.
The Classics: The Neverending Story
For ladies and gentleman and children of all ages.
Video Review: Lake Placid
Never smile at a crocodile; never tip your hat and stop to talk awhile....
And Now The News: January Y2K
A little of this, a little of that....
Review: Galaxy Quest
Have fun -- go see this!
Creature Quarterly Interviews: HAL-9000
A true expert remarks on the Millenium bug and the state of space exploration.
Millenium Man Pilot Crash Lands
Glen Larson's proposed new series has been done -- and better.
And Now, The News: Some Notes and Comments for December 1999
A little of this, a little of that....
Patrick Stewart's Christmas Carol on TNT
The latest version of this classic Christmas tale would have made Dickens proud
UPN's Shockwave Cinema is a Science Fiction Hoot
UPN's weekly SF movies keep tongue firmly in cheek
It's The End of the World As We Know It -- And I Feel Fine
Will the end of the millenium incite a proliferation of end-of-the-world movies? Been there, done that.
TV Movie Review: The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (NBC)
NBC's "Leprechauns" is a delightful parable.
Video Review: Muppets From Space
The Muppets are back. What more do you need to know?
Video Review: The Blair Witch Project
The scariest thing about this movie is that so many people insisted it was scary.
Video Review: The Blair Witch Project
The scariest thing about this movie is that so many people insisted it was scary.
TV Movie Review: The TimeShifters (TBS)
For once, a made-for-TV movie shows some real quality.
Video Review: The Thirteenth Floor
"The Thirteenth Floor" goes where far too many have gone before.
TV Movie Review: Animal Farm (TNT)
TNT's "Animal Farm" gets better once they let George do it
And Now The News: Update for September 1999
Who's doing what to whom
TV Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth
USA's version of Verne more extended stay than "Journey."
Op-Ed: Why can't the movies be more like the books?
It's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
"The Invisible Boy": An Invisible Classic
"The Invisible Boy" is an often overlooked gem of a movie that was Robby the Robot's second film
Review: Mystery Men
"Mystery Men" is a delightful frolic with a serious message hidden inside.
And Now, The News: Update for August 1999
Who's doing what with whom when.
Can Middle Earth Top That Galaxy Far, Far Away?
Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movie project is stimulating as much excitement as "Star Wars."
Creature Quarterly Presents: The Crawling Eye
Despite its antiquated production values, this is a scary bit of nostalgia.
Review: The Haunting
Don't let preconceived notions spoil the fun.
Review: Wild, Wild West
Where are the REAL Jim and Artie when you need them?
Argonaut Foundation Fetes Harryhausen, Honors Hanks
A three-day film festival honors F/X Master Ray Harryhausen and ends with presentation of the Omega Awards
And Now, The News: Update for July 1999
Who's doing what with whom....
Review: Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Episode One suffers from Second Book Syndrome
What's On Video For June 1999
Two goodies and a clinker
And Now, The News: Update for June 1999
New and exciting -- well, maybe not.
TV Movie Review: Silent Predators
John Carpenter writes a dud
History, Part 2: "Watch The Skies!"
The second part of our trek into the Middle Ages of SF/Fantasy film history.
History, Part 2: "Watch The Skies!"
The first of two articles tracing the next stage of the development of the genre -- Part Two of our series on SF/Fantasy cinema history.
Review: eXistenZ
David Cronenberg plays a game within a game within a game -- all inside our heads
The Classics: King Kong
Does he really need an introduction?
And Now, The News: Update for May 1999
What's happening, and who's doing it.
What's On Video For April 1999
The Good, the Bad and the very, very Tall: April's releases include two winners and a sleeping pill
Review: The Matrix
Don't miss this one
The Classics: The Day the Earth Stood Still
An overview of one of the genre's all-time classics
History Part I: "It's Alive!"
The first installment exploring the history and development of science fiction and fantasy cinema.
And Now, the News -- for April 1999
What's happening -- and what isn't -- and who's responsible.
On Video This March
Reviews of some new movies on video. All films listed are available in VHS, DVD and laserdisc formats unless otherwise noted.
"My God! It's full of stars!"
A Tribute to Stanley Kubrick 1926-1999
Creature Quarterly Interviews: Godzilla
The "King of the Monsters" discusses the latest film bearing his name.
Jackson Takes On Middle Earth
New Line and Peter Jackson undertake "Lord of the Rings" movie project
Little-known Canadian Gets "Anakin"
New "Anakin" announced as I spend a day with the fans