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‘Moana’ review

Michael’s “Moana” review, Top 10 films of 2016, Medium, Feb. 27, 2017

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Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ is a bold, fun, powerful masterpiece (Movie review)

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe entered Phase Three it seemed to take on a unique challenge, reinventing itself with each new film. “Thor: Ragnarok” was

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‘The Shape of Water’ turns ‘E.T.’ into a romance for adults (Movie review)

Director and co-writer Guillermo del Toro puts a lot of winning elements from successful films into a blender and delivers “The Shape of Water” (2017),

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‘Blade Runner 2049’ is gorgeous … and slooooow

“Blade Runner 2049” (2017) – now available via Redbox and streaming – brings us back into the world of the 1982 Ridley Scott classic. It

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‘The Post’ fondly recalls the old days of a respected press, war protests (Movie review)

One of my bosses encouraged us to attend “The Post” (2017) – which recently got a wide theatrical release – to rekindle our passion for newspapering.

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Michael’s top 20 films of 2017

There were a lot of great films in 2017. So many, in fact, that this year I have decided to do a top 20 list

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‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ reviews

John’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” review, johnvhansen.com, Dec. 1, 2016 John’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” flashback review, Jan. 15,

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‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’ reviews

John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” review, johnvhansen.com, July 18, 2011  John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” flashback review,

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‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1’ reviews

John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” review, johnvhansen.com, Nov. 19, 2010 John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” flashback review,

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‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Deathly Hallows’ (2010-11) benefits from being viewed as one film (Review)

My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 7, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 and 2” (2010-11): (more…)

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