John Hansen

The Book of the Dead

‘Book of the Dead’ (2006) a trilogy-capping epic

Preston & Child flashback (Book review): P&C take us through Egyptian history to a prison break to the effects of a sound and light on the brain.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Legends launch in ‘Mysterious Affair at Styles’ (1920)

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): A century ago, readers were introduced to two icons: Author Agatha Christie and her star sleuth Poirot.

TMNT Out of the Shadows

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ (2016) opens toy box

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The sequel in the Michael Bay “TMNT” universe has too many characters, not enough of each.

Psycho 1998

‘Psycho’ remake (1998) stands as a fascinating experiment

‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): Stage plays are remade all the time, so is the hatred of Gus Van Sant’s shot-for-shot remake of “Psycho” warranted?

The Other Guys

‘The Other Guys’ (2010) skewers action excesses

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Ferrell-Wahlberg team-up is tonally uneven, but it delivers its share of chuckles.

Psycho IV The Beginning

‘Psycho IV: The Beginning’ (1990) a shadow of ‘Bates Motel’

‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): The fourth “Psycho” film gives us the backstory of Norman Bates. “Bates Motel” would later do it better.

Home Alone

Pratfalls stand out in heartfelt ‘Home Alone’ (1990)

Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie review): This Christmas classic is powered by Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern and a lot of holiday heart.

I Am Alive and You Are Dead

Carrere explores PKD in ‘I Am Alive and You Are Dead’ (1993)

PKD flashback (Book review): French writer Emmanuel Carrere provides a fresh perspective on Philip K. Dick in this creative biography.

The Undoing

Grant, Kidman shine in Kelley’s ‘The Undoing’

TV review: HBO’s “The Undoing” is the latest dark murder mystery from David E. Kelley, and it’s a compelling one thanks in part to a stellar cast.

Dance of Death

‘Dance of Death’ (2005) offers new adventures for old favorites

Preston & Child flashback (Book review): All of the authors’ best characters are put through new paces in this standout second book of the Diogenes Trilogy.