John Hansen

‘The Terror’ (2007) an illuminating mix of horror, history

Frightening Friday (Book review): Dan Simmons’ novel “The Terror” is oppressively hopeless yet masterful.

‘Snowpiercer’s’ (2014) concept better than execution

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Bong Joon Ho’s dystopian film chugs along on its concept more so than its execution.

‘Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch’ (1965) among PKD’s darkest, best

PKD flashback (Book review): One of Dick’s most lauded works examines how a higher being might view humanity.

IDW’s ‘X-Files’ wraps with ‘JFK Disclosure’ (2017), ‘Deviations’ (2017), ‘Case Files’ (2018)

‘X-Files’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Here’s a look at three miniseries from the end of IDW’s run.

‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ (2018) a bravura actioner

‘M:I’ flashback (Movie review): Director Christopher McQuarrie totally finds his groove in the sixth entry.

McQuarrie takes reins for ‘Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation’ (2015)

‘M:I’ flashback (Movie review): The Christopher McQuarrie era begins with the intrigue-laden “Rogue Nation.”

Friday the 13th A New Beginning

‘Friday the 13th: A New Beginning’ (1985) is more of the same

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Although this fifth entry is notable for not featuring Jason, it’s a standard (and subpar) slasher effort in every other way.

Horror film ‘The Lodge’ doesn’t dodge mental illness

Movie review: This psych-horror movie is further proof that filmmakers aren’t dodging stories about mental illness.

‘Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol’ (2011) reaches spectacular heights

‘M:I’ flashback (Movie review): The saga reaches spectacular new heights with its fourth installment.

This time it’s personal in ‘Mission: Impossible III’ (2006)

‘M:I’ flashback (Movie review): This time it’s personal for Ethan Hunt as J.J. Abrams takes the saga’s reins.