John Hansen

Homebodies

‘Homebodies’ (2023) a personal dive into modern office politics

Book club book report: Tembe Denton-Hurst bears her soul in a debut novel about a wronged woman who is sympathetic in part because she’s far from perfect.

Firefly Return to the Earth That Was

Pak wraps strong ‘Firefly’ run with ‘Return to the Earth That Was’ (2021)

‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Greg Pak moves the Boom! Studios series beyond the Dark Horse timeline for his epic final run on the title.

Poughkeepsie Tapes

‘Found footage’ of ‘Poughkeepsie Tapes’ (2007) leaves permanent chill

Frightening Friday (Movie review): The images are fleetingly tough to watch, yet this “found footage” classic leaves psychological scars.

10 Things I Hate About You movie

10 things I like about ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ (1999)

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger prove they are dateable after all in this sweet, mildly edgy rom-com.

Shadow of a Doubt

Less is more in understated ‘Shadow of a Doubt’ (1943)

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The thin plot actually serves as a red carpet rolled out so Cotten and Wright can shine.

Firefly Blue Sun Rising

‘Blue Sun Rising’ (2020) won’t leave ‘Firefly’ fans feeling blue

‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Greg Pak and Boom! Studios step up their “Firefly” game big time in their third arc.

True Detective Night Country

‘True Detective’ Season 4, ‘Death and Other Details,’ ‘Fool Me Once’ ask whodunit

First episode impressions (TV reviews): There’s some danger of murder-mystery fatigue as 2024 begins, but a new season of “True Detective” is always welcome.

Day of the Dead 2008

‘Day of the Dead’ (2008) has Romero ties in name only

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Despite being a remake of the 1985 classic, this is simply a cash grab amid the “28 Days Later” craze.

Get Over It

‘Get Over It’ (2001) makes Shakespeare easy to sing and dance to

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Kirsten Dunst-starring near-musical brings “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to a 21st century high school.

Rear Window 1998

Reeve, Hannah make ‘Rear Window’ (1998) better than it should be

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Proving that a quadriplegic can get a decent role, this remake of a perfect film has its own reason for existing.