- John Hansen
- May 27, 2021
Depressive ‘Solaris’ (1972) is the anti-‘2001’
Watched today, “Solaris” (1972) requires a pact with the viewer beforehand. It offers none of the things we look for in modern space films, such
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- John Hansen
- May 26, 2021
Ullman, Allen conspire in amusing ‘Small Time Crooks’ (2000)
Woody Allen pairs with fellow comedian-actor Tracey Ullman – wife Frenchy to his Ray – in “Small Time Crooks” (2000), an endearing rags-to-riches trifle. I
- John Hansen
- May 23, 2021
Snyder back in zombie zone in ‘Army of the Dead’
After the bloated movie (miniseries? deleted scenes collection?) that was Zack Snyder’s 4-hour “Justice League,” the writer-director-cinematographer returns to his comfort zone with “Army of
- John Hansen
- May 21, 2021
‘Event Horizon’ (1997) remains a creepy cult classic
Upon its release, “Event Horizon” (1997) was billed as “The scariest movie you will ever see,” and through the eyes of someone just getting into
- John Hansen
- May 20, 2021
‘Contact’ (1997, 1985) makes science accessible, lovely
In the late-1990s gamut of “mysterious alien object/message” movies, “Contact” (1997) is the mainstream one – in the best sense of that term. You can
- John Hansen
- May 19, 2021
‘Radio Days’ (1987) a trip back to medium’s heyday
Having expressed his nostalgic feelings for Manhattan (“Manhattan”) and old-time cinema (“Play It Again, Sam” and “The Purple Rose of Cairo”), Woody Allen next pens
- John Hansen
- May 15, 2021
‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ blends personal tale, grand disaster
Taylor Sheridan — who has gained a fanbase for his directing (“Wind River”), writing (“Hell or High Water”) and showrunning (“Yellowstone”) – delivers another great
- John Hansen
- May 15, 2021
‘Woman in the Window’ is too transparent
“The Woman in the Window” (Netflix) calls to mind Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” as Amy Adams’ Anna – an agoraphobic if you want to be nice;
- John Hansen
- May 14, 2021
‘Hellbound: Hellraiser II’ (1988) another gore-effects feast
Just a year after the original “Hellraiser,” the series returns with “Hellbound: Hellraiser II” (1988), and again it’s a pleasure-fest for gore effects hounds and
- John Hansen
- May 13, 2021
‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ (1968) is as cold as space itself
“2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968) kicked off nearly a decade of cerebral sci-fi that didn’t end until “Star Wars” premiered in 1977. Members of the