Sam Raimi

‘A Simple Plan’ (1993, 1998) chillingly shows how easily things can spiral

“A Simple Plan” (1993) is the consummate novel about cause and effect, choices and consequences, and the differences between inner thoughts and outward appearance. In

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‘Doctor Strange’ enters ‘Multiverse of Madness’ (2022), and it looks familiar

Thanos was defeated in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” but the MCU has somehow gotten more complex since then. The first of the three 2022 films, “Doctor

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‘Darkman’ (1990) is Sam Raimi’s DIY superhero

It’s hard to believe now, but in 1990, director Sam Raimi (the “Evil Dead” trilogy) couldn’t get any superhero property to let him make it

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‘Spider-Man 3’ (2007) packs too much into trilogy capper

“Spider-Man 3” (2007) packs too many villains and character threads into the last chapter of the saga starring Tobey Maguire. Many of these elements are

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‘Spider-Man 2’ (2004) is everything a superhero sequel should be

From the opening credits that recap the first film’s narrative with pencil drawings to the closing moments of Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst) deciding to give

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Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ (2002) nails casting and tone

I thought “Spider-Man” (2002) was run-of-the-mill when I saw it in theaters, but I got into it more on this rewatch. It’s a down-the-middle origin story

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‘Spider-Man’ reviews

John’s “Spider-Man” flashback review, May 18, 2019 “Spider-Man” — This is a colorful start to a new film franchise, but it has some nagging flaws:

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‘The Gift’ review

NDSU Spectrum: Movie review ‘The Gift’ blends soothing and horrific imagery By JOHN HANSEN Jan. 26, 2001 Director Sam Raimi may be famous for his

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Lohman stars in the delightful family film ‘Drag Me to Hell’

Oh, wait, this isn’t exactly “Big Fish” or “Flicka.” But I still say Alison Lohman is the perfect choice to play Christine Brown, the girl

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