John Hansen

Lethal White

‘Lethal White’ (2018) another killer entry in Rowling’s Strike saga

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The author digs into the absurdities and intrigues of mid-level British politicians in the fourth Cormoran Strike entry.

Leap Year

‘Leap Year’ (2010) isn’t quite willing to take the leap

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Despite a tame screenplay, the charms of Amy Adams and Matthew Goode prove lucky for this light Irish romp.

Rebecca

Hitchcock comes to America in style with ‘Rebecca’ (1940)

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Arguably the director’s first perfect film, “Rebecca” is driven by an achingly sympathetic Joan Fontaine.

TMNT Season 5

‘TMNT’ Season 5 (1991) tries a bit of character development, continuity

‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): The writers give some development to Don and Leo, but unfortunately none at all to Wingnut & Screwloose.

Just One of the Guys She's the Man

Gender lines blur in ‘Just One of the Guys’ (1985), ‘She’s the Man’ (2006)

Throwback Thursday (Movie reviews): These updates of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” are led by different types of funny performances.

To Catch a Thief

‘To Catch a Thief’ (1955) is a relaxing take on suspense

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Though not his strongest collaboration with Grant nor Kelly, this is one of Hitch’s best films where romance is the point.

TMNT Season 5

Action figures take spotlight in ‘TMNT’ Season 5 (1991)

‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): Mondo Gecko, Mutagen Man, Muckman and more move from the toy pegs to the small screen in episodes 1-11.

Career of Evil

Rowling goes dark for third Galbraith novel ‘Career of Evil’ (2015)

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The third Cormoran Strike novel is as much a treatise on evil men lurking in society as it is a whodunit.

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

‘Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen’ (2004) should confess to being bad

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Lindsay Lohan-starrer from the same year as “Mean Girls” has one catchy song but surprisingly scant drama.

Notorious

Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious’ (1946) illustrates art of subtle suspense

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The spy drama is also fascinating as a comparison piece to the actioner “Mission: Impossible II” (2000).