First of the ‘Lost’ clones: ‘Invasion’ (2005-06)
One-season wonders (TV review): A stellar cast and a consistent mood of foreboding helps Shaun Cassidy’s series glow in a transitional time for TV.
Author: John Hansen
First of the ‘Lost’ clones: ‘Invasion’ (2005-06)
Grass is always greener in ‘Husbands and Wives’ (1992)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen blends relationship insights with creative storytelling tricks in the most effective way since “Annie Hall.”
‘Drug of Choice’ (1970) a pulpy ride of pharma paranoia
Michael Crichton Monday (Book review): In his sixth John Lange book, Crichton peppers big ideas about Big Pharma into the pulp template.
‘Army of Thieves’ a ‘safe’ ‘Army of the Dead’ prequel
Movie review: An appealing bunch of thieves makes this zombie-prequel-without-zombies into an enjoyable throwaway romp.
‘Crooked House’ (2017) captures novel’s chilliness
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): An excellent cast and luscious art design are the reasons to check out this adaptation of one of Christie’s best books.
‘Black Christmas’ (2006) descends chimney after classic
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The remake of the 1974 classic digs into Billy’s backstory. But it fails to breathe life into the sorority sisters.
Allen tackles TV with ‘Crisis in Six Scenes’ (2016)
Woody Wednesday (TV review): The 1960s setting is the biggest pleasure as Woody tries his hand at a six-episode Amazon Prime miniseries.
Crichton masters the conspiracy thriller in ‘Coma’ (1978)
Michael Crichton Monday (Movie review): “Coma” may not be Crichton’s most original work, but it’s an outstanding example of a ’70s conspiracy thriller.
‘Witness for the Prosecution’ (1957) an elite court drama
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Billy Wilder’s adaptation of Christie’s play/story shows droll comedy and high drama can smoothly blend.
A cinematic feast: All 32 John Hughes movies, ranked
Movie rankings: From Thanksgiving feasts to Christmas classics, from teen heartbreakers to family heartwarmers, here is how I rank the catalog of John Hughes.