- John Hansen
- July 14, 2021
Winning gets old in Sheen’s ‘Major League II’ (1994)
“Major League II” (1994) is a prime example of a sequel that rehashes the original in order to draw smiles from fans, but does nothing
Winning gets old in Sheen’s ‘Major League II’ (1994)
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- John Hansen
- July 13, 2021
‘Major League’ (1989) inexplicably hits the sweet spot
A viewer can nitpick all the things about “Major League” (1989) that aren’t quite right. But somehow none of the little flaws lessen the viewing
- John Hansen
- July 8, 2021
‘Hot Shots!’ films’ (1991, 1993) funny factor flies high
“Hot Shots!” (1991) and “Hot Shots! Part Deux” (1993) were on heavy rotation in my house when I was a kid. I recently rewatched them
- John Hansen
- July 7, 2021
‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ (2008) is sumptuously Spanish
“Vicky Cristina Barcelona” (2008) is a rare Woody Allen movie that I wouldn’t initially guess was a Woody Allen movie if not for the credits.
- John Hansen
- June 18, 2021
‘Deep Rising’ (1998) is weird, watery, wild
All I remembered from my 1998 viewing of “Deep Rising” was Famke Janssen in a sexy red dress; Anthony Heald explaining that the tentacled sea
- John Hansen
- June 9, 2021
Allen loves another city in ‘Midnight in Paris’ (2011)
We know Woody Allen loves New York City, but that doesn’t mean it comes at the expense of the other great cities of the world.
- John Hansen
- June 4, 2021
‘Piranha’ (1978, 1995) cheaply knocks off ‘Jaws’
“Piranha” (1978) is sometimes described as a “Jaws” parody, but really it’s a knockoff of the 1975 Steven Spielberg classic, with any laughs being broad
- 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 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 12, 2021
Daniels shines in sweet ‘Purple Rose of Cairo’ (1985)
“The Purple Rose of Cairo” (1985) is a sweetly whimsical Woody Allen picture that demonstrates a love for cinema along with a healthy understanding of