John Hansen

Doomed!

‘Doomed!’ (2015) probes aborted ‘Fantastic Four’

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The docu asks: “Were the cast and crew tricked into making a film that would never be released?”

Red Dragon

‘Red Dragon’ (2002) lacks ‘Manhunter’s’ style

Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): While it’s less stylish than “Manhunter,” this second adaptation is a better representation of the novel.

She's All That

‘She’s All That’ (1999) is all that it can be

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Thanks to the chemistry between Prinze Jr. and Cook, “She’s All That” makes a case for teen classic status.

Bananas

Allen finds farcical footing in ‘Bananas’ (1971)

Woody Wednesday (Movie review): This early calling card in Allen’s oeuvre is driven by snort-worthy off-the-cuff lines.

Dinosaurs in the Attic

‘Dinosaurs in the Attic’ (1986) a virtual museum tour

Preston & Child flashback (Book review): Preston takes us through highlights in the building where he works: the American Museum of Natural History.

‘Murder on the Orient Express’ (1974) adds comedy

Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Albert Finney looks the part of Poirot, but I find his performance too bombastic at times.

She Makes Comics

‘She Makes Comics’ (2014) leaves unanswered questions

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The docu confusingly posits that women are both central to comics history and relegated to the sidelines.

Hannibal

‘Hannibal’ (2001) can’t recapture magic of ‘Lambs’

Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): Julianne Moore is a great actress, but filling the shoes of Jodie Foster’s Clarice Starling is too much to ask.

Better Call Saul Season 5

Everyone breaks bad in ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 5 (2020)

Blogging ‘Saul’ (TV review): As the plot thickens, one thing is clear: “BCS” has grown far beyond a mere link-up prequel to “Breaking Bad.”

What's Up Tiger Lily

‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ (1966) presages ‘MST3K’

Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s first directorial effort is one of his weirdest. He and his pals riff dialog (and a plot) atop a Japanese spy film.