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‘Westworld’ Season 1 (2016) blends SF, Western, mystery
  • Written by: John Hansen
  • 18/09/2017

‘Westworld’ Season 1 (2016) blends SF, Western, mystery

TV review: Along with Wood in the lead, a big reason why “Westworld” entertained me is because it bounces between the sci-fi and Western genres.

Why aren’t the ‘Jurassic Park’ movies scary anymore?
  • Written by: John Hansen
  • 16/06/2015

Why aren’t the ‘Jurassic Park’ movies scary anymore?

Movie commentary: We all know it’s true: The “Jurassic Park” films are no longer scary. Here are some theories for why this is.

‘Jurassic World’ is ‘Jurassic Park’ on steroids
  • Written by: John Hansen
  • 14/06/2015

‘Jurassic World’ is ‘Jurassic Park’ on steroids

Movie review: I don’t mean it as a negative to say this is the original film on steroids. It’s a blast to see bigger dinos and a sprawling park.

Still waiting for final act of ‘Jurassic Park III’ (2001)
  • Written by: John Hansen
  • 29/01/2015

Still waiting for final act of ‘Jurassic Park III’ (2001)

‘Jurassic Park’ flashback (Movie review): Joe Johnston ably takes over for Spielberg, but “JP III” is hurt by a rushed screenplay.

‘Lost World: Jurassic Park’ (1997) has one act too many
  • Written by: John Hansen
  • 28/01/2015

‘Lost World: Jurassic Park’ (1997) has one act too many

‘Jurassic Park’ flashback (Movie review): Despite its awkward pacing, this update of Doyle’s theme allows us to see dinosaurs in their natural habitat.

‘Lost World’ (1995) shows dinosaur novels not extinct
  • Written by: John Hansen
  • 26/01/2015

‘Lost World’ (1995) shows dinosaur novels not extinct

‘Jurassic Park’ flashback (Book review): Crichton borrows the title and the concept from Doyle’s novel and also creates a modern Professor Challenger.

‘Jurassic Park’ (1990) brings dinos back to life
  • Written by: John Hansen
  • 21/01/2015

‘Jurassic Park’ (1990) brings dinos back to life

‘Jurassic Park’ flashback (Book review): While the science is sleight of hand, there’s a reason why this novel stands as Crichton’s masterpiece.

20 observations about ‘Jurassic Park’ for 20th anniversary
  • Written by: John Hansen
  • 08/04/2013

20 observations about ‘Jurassic Park’ for 20th anniversary

Movie commentary: With “Jurassic Park” back in theaters for a 3D 20th anniversary release, here are 20 reasons why I love the movie.

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