Greg Hammond

Disney’s Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck in Les Misérables and War and Peace is a joy to read and belongs in the collections of both children and adults.

Elizabeth Banks’ Cocaine Bear is a mildly funny, mildly horrific, B-movie.

Crime + Punishment in Suburbia tries to be a flashy teen thriller but constantly falls short.

A promising new director, two up-and-coming actors, and an engrossing story make Brightwood worth seeing.

Elia Kazan’s East of Eden is a masterpiece that holds up perfectly after seven decades.

Pietro Francisci’s Star Pilot is a failed satire, but a fun, kitschy, sci-fi flick.

Invaders from Mars may not stand up to today’s standards of storytelling and special effects, but the direction and acting help it to hold its own even seventy years after its release.

Whisper of the Heart is a tender, wise, and delightful romance for everyone.

Gorky Park, starring William Hurt, is a strong thriller harmed by bad creative choices.

David Steinberg’s book Inside Comedy covers every important comedian of the last fifty years.

The Strawberry Blonde with James Cagney is a sweet bit of old Hollywood.

Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One is half talking heads and half great action. Pick it up if you are a fan of either universe.

Eric LaRocca’s, The Trees Grew Because I Bled There is literary, dark, body horror at its best.

Chilly Scenes of Winter is a charming, darkly humorous look at a fractured relationship.

In Five Decembers, by James Kestrel, Joe McGrady, a new detective in Honolulu, Hawaii, solves crime while just missing all the important events of World War II.

Tough Tender, by Max Allan Collins, is a must-have for Hard Case Crime fans.

A mad romp of a crime caper with constant thrills, successes, and missteps.

An action-packed trip alongside aging master thief Nolan as he pursues women and more importantly money.

Wolverine: Weapon X Omnibus comes packed with three solid novels that Logan / Wolverine fans will be glad to spend a couple weeks with.

It will be enjoyed by fans of Sherlock Holmes and mystery lovers in general.

A slow burn that should appeal to Spider-Man fans; especially teenage Spider-Man fans and fans who identify as people-of-color.

A great tribute to the life of a great actor.

A heartfelt tribute to “the queen of Technicolor.”

Serpentine feels like a lazy Sunday afternoon with close friends but is only for fans who are completionists.

Fans of Star Trek: Voyager will be pleased to receive added insight into favorite storylines from the series; unfortunately, such scenes are few and far between.

Encyclopedic in its scope and a must-have for fans of Star Trek and/or special effects in any visual medium.