‘Death of ‘Superman Lives’’ (2015) chronicles unmade film
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): We never got Burton’s vision of Superman. Maybe it’s better that we got this compelling documentary.
‘Necessary Evil’ (2013) a jittery DC PR piece
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This rundown of the “Super-Villains of DC Comics” is too rapidly edited, but it’s not without value.
Which is the better ‘Superman II’? A case for the Lester Cut
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): There was a lot of excitement when the Donner Cut of “Superman II” came out. But is it the superior version?
‘Superman II’ reviews
John’s “Superman II” Lester Cut (1981) versus Donner Cut (2006) comparison, Dec. 7, 2019 John’s “Superman II: The Donner Cut” (2006) review, Nov. 22, 2017
‘Supergirl’ (1984) doesn’t quite get off the ground
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This Helen Slater-starrer picks up momentum, but doesn’t quite get off the ground.
‘Justice League’ short on superhero surprises
Movie review: This Snyder-Whedon mash-up works as a theme park ride.
‘Krypton’ luxuriates on Superman’s icy homeworld
First episode impressions (TV review): “Krypton” is for fans of the opening part of 1978’s “Superman.”
‘Smallville’ Season 1 reviews
“Smallville” Season 1 (2001-02, WB), episodes 1-3 — The most blatant example of trying to steal an audience comes from the WB’s “Smallville.” Last season, the WB canceled the Fox-produced “Roswell,” which deals with aliens with superpowers who are trying to hide their identities, and brought in a new show with the same story. But the
‘Supergirl’ vs. ‘Riverdale’: Which is the dumber show?
TV commentary: We compare two CW shows going through creative struggles.
‘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