- John Hansen
- May 3, 2012
‘Prometheus’ and 9 other summer movies John wants to see (Commentary)
Based on the trailers, here are the 10 movies I’m most looking forward to in the summer of 2012. They are listed in order of
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- John Hansen
- April 16, 2012
‘Cabin in the Woods’ an original reconstruction of horror genre, but it falls short of its potential (Movie review)
I’m currently finding myself disappointed with the end of “Angel” Season 4 in my “Rewatching and reviewing the classics” project, because the story of a
- John Hansen
- April 10, 2012
What moment in ‘Titanic’ makes you lose it? (Movie review)
Sometimes it takes a while to appreciate perfection. Don’t get me wrong; I thought “Titanic” was a great movie the first time I saw it, and it
- John Hansen
- April 9, 2012
‘American Reunion’ doesn’t alter the recipe much, but it’s still a sweet slice of pie (Movie review)
I distinctly — and fondly — remember how shocking “American Pie” was when it came out in 1999, starting with Jim’s dad (Eugene Levy) walking
- John Hansen
- April 3, 2012
‘21 Jump Street’ the funniest movie in a long time (Movie review)
Don’t let the fact that it’s based on an ’80s TV series you’ve probably never seen turn you away; “21 Jump Street” is, rather inexplicably, the funniest
- John Hansen
- March 23, 2012
‘Hunger Games’ presents a dystopian future that’s too distressingly plausible (Movie review)
How in the world does one explain the huge popularity of the “Twilight,” “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” and “Hunger Games” book/film series? I mean,
- John Hansen
- March 20, 2012
Does love really conquer all? ‘Like Crazy’ explores the question (Movie review)
Like a less-dark version of 2010’s “Blue Valentine,” “Like Crazy” (2011) zeroes in on one couple and follows them through the ups and downs of their relationship.
- John Hansen
- March 19, 2012
‘Young Adult’ deliciously sad, but it’s not for everyone (Movie review)
“Young Adult” (2011) might be the most depressing movie ever made, but despite that high praise, I have to caution that it’s not for everybody. About
- John Hansen
- February 27, 2012
Daniel Radcliffe propels beautiful, scary ‘Woman in Black’ (Movie review)
Daniel Radcliffe no doubt took the lead role in the horror film “The Woman in Black” in part to distance himself from Harry Potter. Ironically, it’s because
- John Hansen
- February 14, 2012
‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ is throwaway silliness, but in a good way (Movie review)
“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” is a stupid blockbuster movie in the best sense of the phrase, just like its predecessor, 2008’s “Journey to the Center