Lawrence Konner

Celebrating 50 years of ‘Apes’: Tim Burton goes bananas with ‘Planet of the Apes’ (2001) (Movie review)

This series celebrates 50 years of the “Planet of the Apes” film franchise. Here, we look back at director Tim Burton’s re-imagining of the material

READ MORE

‘Mighty Joe Young’ review

“Mighty Joe Young” – A giant gorilla and his human friend search for freedom and safety in an unkind work in director Ron Underwood’s film.

READ MORE

‘Planet of the Apes’ (2001) reviews

John’s “Planet of the Apes” (2001) flashback review, April 13, 2018 “Planet of the Apes” — Director Tim Burton and writer William Broyles’s re-imagining of

READ MORE

‘Superman IV: The Quest for Peace’ (1987) fails to execute decent concept

In 1985’s “Rocky IV,” Rocky ends the Cold War with an impassioned speech. Two years later, “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” (1987) offers a

READ MORE