10 movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2018 (Commentary)
Here are 10 TV shows and movies I have high hopes for in the new year: “The X-Files” (TV show, 8 p.m. Eastern Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, Fox) – OK, so I’m not as big on […]
Author: John Hansen
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: Magic and amateur acting clash in ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’ (2001) (Review)
It’s been 17 years since the cinematic birth of “Harry Potter,” meaning the film series is now old enough to do something Harry, Ron and Hermione never did – graduate from Hogwarts! To celebrate this […]
John’s top 10 movies of 2017
For me, 2017 goes in the books as the year when we don’t have to comment on special effects anymore. In major motion pictures, they are almost universally good now, and if they aren’t, it’s […]
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2017
We’re living in a historical transitional period for TV, as streaming services compete with traditional networks and cable/satellite channels for our entertainment dollar. As such, television has never been better, regardless of how it gets […]
‘Better Watch Out’ a surprise gift of holiday-themed horror (Movie review)
I give a soft recommend to “Better Watch Out” – now available to stream for 99 cents on Amazon Prime – for anyone who hasn’t seen the trailer. The twist is great, and the rest of […]
John’s top 40 ‘Star Wars’ comic book stories: The top 10
Concluding the countdown of my top 40 “Star Wars” Expanded Universe (Legends) comic stories, here are my top 10.
John’s top 40 ‘Star Wars’ comic book stories: Nos. 20-11
Continuing the countdown of my top 40 “Star Wars” Expanded Universe (Legends) comic stories, here are Nos. 20-11.
John’s top 40 ‘Star Wars’ comic book stories: Nos. 30-21
Continuing the countdown of my top 40 “Star Wars” Expanded Universe (Legends) comic stories, here are Nos. 30-21.
John’s top 40 ‘Star Wars’ comic book stories: Nos. 40-31
Launching my countdown of the top 40 “Star Wars” Expanded Universe (Legends) comics for the film’s 40th anniversary, I start with Nos. 40-31.
‘Chuck’ a lightweight portrayal of the boxer who inspired ‘Rocky’ (Movie review)
Available via streaming and Redbox, “Chuck” was quietly in and out of theaters in 2017. The biopic’s titular character, Chuck Wepner (Liev Schreiber), is also under the radar: He was a local legend in Bayonne, […]