- John Hansen
- November 25, 2021
A cinematic feast: All 32 John Hughes movies, ranked
Thanksgiving seems a good day to rank the films of John Hughes. Not only did he write two Thanksgiving films but he also penned four
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- John Hansen
- February 10, 2021
Allen stand-ins steal ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ (1986)
“Hannah and Her Sisters” (1986) takes a sometimes absurd but ultimately realistic view of human behavior as it chronicles a period encompassing three Thanksgivings of
- John Hansen
- November 26, 2020
‘Pieces of April’ (2003) a harsh, sweet tear-jerker
A near-perfect movie about an imperfect family, “Pieces of April” (2003) could serve as a template for how to make a low-budget film. Writer-director Peter Hedges,
- John Hansen
- November 24, 2020
‘Dutch’ (1991) focuses on characters, not laughs
John Hughes’ other Thanksgiving movie, “Dutch” (1991), has that “other” status for a reason: It’s not as funny as “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987). However, as
- John Hansen
- November 17, 2020
Candy, Martin shine in ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (1987)
If we started a debate over the greatest Christmas movie, it could go on until New Year’s, but “greatest Thanksgiving movie” is easier: It’s “Plains,
- John Hansen
- November 28, 2019
‘The Vicious Kind’ (2009) a sweet and sour Thanksgiving flick
Thanksgiving plays a small role in “The Vicious Kind” (2009). There’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it turkey dinner, and one character sleeps through the holiday. But the fall
- John Hansen
- November 26, 2017
‘Pieces of April’ reviews
John’s “Pieces of April” flashback review, Nov. 26, 2020 “Pieces of April” – This indie charmer has two main plotlines. Well-intentioned bad cook April (Katie