10 movies John wouldn’t mind seeing in Fall 2018 (Commentary)
The fall movie season arguably looks better than the summer season this year, with a nice mix of traditional fall films and a few scattered blockbusters – although a look at each film’s pedigree reveals this to still be the season of the auteur. Here are my picks for the top 10 movies to see:
‘Justice League’ short on superhero surprises
Movie review: This Snyder-Whedon mash-up works as a theme park ride.
Michael’s top 20 films of 2017
There were a lot of great films in 2017. So many, in fact, that this year I have decided to do a top 20 list instead of my usual top 10. It means more writing, but trust me, this is a problem any movie buff loves to have. 2017 was a good year for superheros
John’s top 10 movies of 2017
For me, 2017 goes in the books as the year when we don’t have to comment on special effects anymore. In major motion pictures, they are almost universally good now, and if they aren’t, it’s because the studio purposely cut corners. As such, several blockbuster science fiction movies find spots on my list, starting with
‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ reviews
My “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” review, johnvhansen.com, March 28, 2016 My “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Nov. 16, 2017
‘Man of Steel’ (2013) lays foundation for DC Extended Universe
Movie review: In 2013, the controversial “Man of Steel” laid the foundation for the DCEU.
6 dumb things and 6 cool things about ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ (2016)
Movie commentary: Here’s a look back at Snyder’s grand meeting of superhero stalwarts.
‘Suicide Squad’ (2016) will someday be thought of as an OK film
Movie review: “Suicide Squad” introduces a colorful band of misfit superheroes.
Gadot, explorations of war make ‘Wonder Woman’ a winner
Movie review: Gal Gadot wonderfully brings Wonder Woman to the big screen.
10 movies John wouldn’t mind seeing this summer (Commentary)
These are 10 movies I wouldn’t mind seeing this summer: