Science Fiction

Celebrating 50 years of ‘Apes’: ‘Planet of the Apes’ (1968) is ‘The Twilight Zone’ transformed into an epic (Movie review)

This series celebrates 50 years of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise. We naturally start with the original film, which hit theaters on April 3,

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First episode impressions: ‘The Crossing’ (TV review)

At the end of the pilot episode of “Lost” in 2004, Charlie asks “Where are we?” Over six seasons, we’d get those answers. At the

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‘Krypton’ luxuriates on Superman’s icy homeworld

If you watched the opening segment of “Superman: The Movie” (or “Man of Steel”) on Krypton (or Krypt’n, as Marlon Brando would say) and weren’t

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‘The Shape of Water’ reviews

John’s “The Shape of Water” review, Feb. 2, 2018 Michael’s “The Shape of Water” review, Top 20 films of 2017, Jan. 21, 2018

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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi’ review

Michael’s “Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi” review, Top 20 films of 2017, Jan. 21, 2018  

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‘Blade Runner 2049’ reviews

John’s “Blade Runner 2049” review, Jan. 23, 2018 Michael’s “Blade Runner 2049” review, Top 20 films of 2017, Jan. 21, 2018

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‘Arrival’ reviews

John’s “Arrival” review, johnvhansen.com, Dec. 21, 2016 Michael’s “Arrival” review, Top 10 films of 2016, Medium, Feb. 27, 2017

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‘Deadpool’ reviews

John’s “Deadpool” review, johnvhansen.com, June 13, 2016 Michael’s “Deadpool” review, Top 10 films of 2016, Medium, Feb. 27, 2017

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‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles’ Season 2 reviews

John’s “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” Season 2 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, June 6, 2016 John’s “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” Season 2 review/fond farewell, johnvhansen.com,

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‘Fringe’ Season 1 review

“Fringe” Season 1 (2008-09, Fox), episodes 1-6 – “Fringe” (8 p.m. Tuesdays, Fox) is developing into a cool series. (more…)

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