John Hansen

RoboDoc

‘RoboDoc’ (2023) has one directive: Go in-depth on 1987’s ‘RoboCop’

‘RoboCop’ redux (TV review): This four-episode crowd-funded series gathers interviews with almost every living cast and crew member on the 1987 classic.

Den of Thieves 2 Pantera

‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ explores friendship among enemies

Movie review: Christian Gudegast continues to riff on classic crime actioners, with good tension but less action than there should be.

Robocop 2014

‘RoboCop’ (2014) drops the satire for slick, familiar sci-fi

‘RoboCop’ redux (Movie review): This remake has perhaps the best cast ever assembled for a movie you’ll forget almost immediately.

RoboCop Prime Directives

‘RoboCop’ returns to factory settings with ‘Prime Directives’ (2001)

‘RoboCop’ redux (TV review): This four-episode miniseries abandons the saga’s directive to draw in kids, but unfortunately, that’s a rare high point.

RoboCop The Series

Hero further decreases in stature with ‘RoboCop’ TV series (1994)

‘RoboCop’ redux (TV review): The taming of the gloriously over-the-top concept continues as “RoboCop” moves to the small screen.

RoboCop 3

‘RoboCop 3’ (1993) makes the violent action saga safe for kids

‘RoboCop’ redux (Movie review): Although the tamer approach makes for a weaker film, the cast boasts so many future stars that it’s still worth checking out.

RoboCop 2

‘RoboCop 2’ (1990) bursts with ideas, almost to the breaking point

‘RoboCop’ redux (Movie review): “The Empire Strikes Back’s’ Kershner falls short in his second attempt to make a legendary SF sequel, but doesn’t dishonor the original.

Robocop

Pitch-dark satirical humor powers ‘RoboCop’ (1987)

‘RoboCop’ redux (Movie review): The first of two franchise-launching collaborations between Paul Verhoeven and Edward Neumeier is also an action classic.

Poirot Season 11

‘Poirot’ Season 11 (2008-09) runs into adaptation challenges

Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Despite some bizarre scripting choices, the series’ production values have never been higher.

Hackers

‘Hackers’ (1995) isn’t a hack job, but it’s not good either

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Granted, this uncomfortably schizophrenic film from the heady early internet days has its admirers.