- John Hansen
- July 19, 2014
1998 … I mean, 2014 … The Year of ‘Godzilla’ (Movie review)
Although it’s been only 16 years since Godzilla moved into the modern age of digital effects, the handlers of the franchise felt it was due
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- John Hansen
- July 18, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: Dark Horse’s ‘Droids’ (1994-97) (Comic book reviews)
While Lucas Books and Dark Horse Comics generally separated their “Star Wars” products into kid and adult categories, sometimes the marketing was a bit off.
- John Hansen
- July 16, 2014
del Toro’s ‘The Strain’ deliciously dark and stylish
On the heels of “Fargo,” FX continues its miniseries winning streak with “The Strain” (9 p.m. Central Sundays on FX), based on a novel and Dark Horse
- John Hansen
- July 10, 2014
First episode impressions: ‘Extant’ (TV review)
“Extant” (8 p.m. Central Wednesdays on CBS) unveiled a tasty hodgepodge of science fiction ideas in its premiere episode. For now, they are comfortable clichés, but
- John Hansen
- July 7, 2014
‘Star Wars on Trial’ Part IV: Do plot holes in ‘Star Wars’ make it ill-suited to a smart viewer? (Commentary)
Here is the fourth and final part of my series inspired by Benbella Books’ “Star Wars on Trial”(2006), a collection of essays responding to eight charges
- John Hansen
- July 6, 2014
‘Star Wars on Trial’ Part III: Does ‘Star Wars’ portray women as fundamentally weak? (Commentary)
Here is the third installment of my series inspired by Benbella Books’ “Star Wars on Trial” (2006), a collection of essays responding to eight charges against the
- John Hansen
- July 5, 2014
‘Star Wars on Trial’ Part II: Has the success of ‘Star Wars’ been bad for other sci-fi? (Commentary)
Here is the second installment in my series inspired by Benbella Books’ “Star Wars on Trial” (2006), a collection of essays responding to eight charges against the
- John Hansen
- July 5, 2014
‘Star Wars on Trial’ Part I: Does ‘Star Wars’ promote bad political, ethical or religious values? (Commentary)
In 2006, Benbella Books put out “Star Wars on Trial,” a collection of essays responding to eight charges against the “Star Wars” franchise (plus a ninth, overriding
- John Hansen
- July 2, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘Jabba the Hutt,’ ‘The Jabba Tape’ and ‘This Crumb for Hire’ (1995-98) (Comic book reviews)
In its nearly quarter-century as the home of “Star Wars,” Dark Horse often gave fans what they clamored for (see “Boba Fett” or “Darth Maul”
- John Hansen
- July 1, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood’ (1998-99) (Comic book review)
The main thing I remembered from my first reading of “Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood”(1998-99) was that it was really hard to follow. And I