The Odyssey (2026)
Review of “The Odyssey” (2026), Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic, with reflections on its themes and literary origins.
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The Outfit (1963)
A review of “The Outfit” (1963), the third book in the “Parker” series, where Parker attempts to stop the syndicate from harassing him once and for all.
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Children of Time (2015)
A review of “Children of Time” (2015), exploring how Tchaikovsky delivers a sweeping, biologically rich epic that reimagines evolution, intelligence, and civilization across millennia.
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Ride in the Whirlwind (1966)
A review of “Ride in the Whirlwind” (1966), a lean Western co-produced, written, and co-starring Jack Nicholson.
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Weird Tales and Cosmic Horror
A curated list of classic and contemporary weird tales and cosmic horror stories.
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Best Served Cold (2009)
A review of “Best Served Cold” (2009), by Joe Abercrombie, a standalone grimdark fantasy novel in the First Law universe.
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The Man with the Getaway Face (1963)
A review of “The Man with the Getaway Face” (1963), discussing how Westlake transformed the hardboiled crime genre.
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The Man in the High Castle (1962)
A review of “The Man in the High Castle” (1962), written by Philip K. Dick. Beginning my exploration of the 13-story boxed set from Library of America.
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Blackwater (1983)
A review of “Blackwater” (1983), written by Michael McDowell. A Southern Gothic, horror/drama set in Alabama that spans several decades.
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The Hunter (1962)
A review of “The Hunter” (1962), written by Donald E. Westlake. I compare the book and the film adaptation by John Boorman, “Point Blank” (1967).
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OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok (1964)
A review of “OSS 117: Panic in Bangkok” (1964), the second title in Kino Lorber’s OSS 117 boxed set. Continuing the Eurospy adventures of Jean Bruce’s literary character that predates Bond.
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High Noon (1952)
A review of “High Noon” (1952), with an assessment of its place in the Western film genre.
