- John Hansen
- November 25, 2021
A cinematic feast: All 32 John Hughes movies, ranked
Thanksgiving seems a good day to rank the films of John Hughes. Not only did he write two Thanksgiving films but he also penned four
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- John Hansen
- November 24, 2021
3 directing legends team up for ‘New York Stories’ (1989)
“New York Stories” (1989) must’ve been tantalizing to film nerds when it came out: For the price of one ticket, you get 40-minute films by
- John Hansen
- November 22, 2021
If ‘Rocky IV’ can change, everyone can change
“Rocky IV” (1985) is my favorite “Rocky” sequel because it’s near-perfect in what it aims to do. In chronicling Rocky’s (Sylvester Stallone) toughest and most
- John Hansen
- November 18, 2021
SMG, Baldwin transcend age gap in ‘Suburban Girl’ (2007)
“Suburban Girl” (2007) is a hidden gem among the catalogs of both Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alec Baldwin. At first blush, I thought they must
- John Hansen
- November 14, 2021
MCU machine rolls into China for ‘Shang-Chi’
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is a successful product from the offices of Marvel Studios. The special effects showcase Chinese cultural imagery
- John Hansen
- November 12, 2021
Scares diminish, but ‘Grudge 3’ (2009) is rather sweet
“The Grudge” films continue to be oddly conservative in their storytelling with “The Grudge 3” (2009). At a point where the series desperately needs a
- John Hansen
- November 10, 2021
Rowlands shines in character study ‘Another Woman’ (1988)
It’s been said the biggest sin in an actress’ career is turning 40. But there are exceptions where a 40-plus actress gets an amazing role.
- John Hansen
- November 7, 2021
‘Funerals are Fatal’ (1953), especially in this family
Fans who delight in Agatha Christie’s internal tropes will love “Funerals are Fatal” (1953, a.k.a. “After the Funeral”). It’s a page-turner with a family full
- John Hansen
- October 17, 2021
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ has bizarre, sharp edge
Lois Duncan (1934-2016) lamented that her 1973 YA suspense novel “I Know What You Did Last Summer” was adapted into a slasher movie in 1997.
- John Hansen
- October 17, 2021
‘Murder with Mirrors’ (1952) novel-length sleight of hand
In some midcentury novels, Agatha Christie tries totally new things (“Death Comes as the End” is set in ancient times; “The Hollow” puts complex characters