John Hansen

Cloud Atlas

‘Cloud Atlas’ (2012) has epic rebellious streak

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The Wachowski sisters and Tom Tykwer invigoratingly tell of rebellions big and small in six time periods.

Hollywood Ending

Allen skewers own career in ‘Hollywood Ending’ (2002)

Woody Wednesday (Movie review): The idea of a director successfully hiding his vision loss is funny, but this is a middling effort overall.

The Suicide Squad

‘The Suicide Squad’ is Gunn’s latest pop-art masterpiece

Movie review: James Gunn can make colorful entertainment like this in his sleep, but it’s the extra attention that makes this sequel better than the original.

Zack and Miri

‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno’ (2008), and it’s a funny one

Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Lots of funny people team up for this raunch-com that’s loaded with laughs before it becomes a predictable love story.

Jersey Girl

‘Jersey Girl’ (2004) a cute but generic fatherhood dramedy

Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Smith proves he can crank out a mainstream crowd-pleaser with “Jersey Girl,” in which a 7-year-old steals the show.

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

‘Jay and Silent Bob’ make a fan-pleasing ‘Reboot’ (2019)

Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): The gang’s all here for Smith’s hug-fest with friends and fans in the first Viewaskewniverse film in 13 years.

Clerks II

‘Clerks II’ (2006) explores quiet tragedy of endless ennui

Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Smith’s style becomes more mainstream, but he doesn’t lose his handle on what makes Dante and Randal tick.

Clerks The Animated Series

‘Clerks: The Animated Series’ (2000-01) goes full-on goofy

Kevin Smith Week (TV review): This loony ’toon isn’t a bridging story between “Clerks” and “Clerks II.” But it appeals to some of Smith’s fan base.

Dogma

Smith gives a dogged effort in ambitious ‘Dogma’ (1999)

Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Smith makes his Catholic faith funny and fascinating in his overlong but engaging fourth film.

Chasing Amy

Smith keeps indie vibe with emotional ‘Chasing Amy’ (1997)

Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): After two straight-up comedies, Smith gets nuanced in his exploratory film about a romance that can’t possibly work.