‘Giants’ Bread’ (1930) a tragedy of love, creative drive

December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): We take a temporary break from sleuthing to examine Agatha Christie’s excellent first Mary Westmacott novel.

‘Beavis and Butt-head’ more smartly stupid than ever in Season 9

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 John Hansen New Releases

TV review: Mike Judge’s now-iconic series expands its canvas to include multiple timelines as it makes fun of the lead duo and the world around them.

‘Anna and the Apocalypse’ (2017) is fun … until the end

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 John Hansen Christmas

Frightening Friday (Movie review): “High School Musical” meets “The Walking Dead” in this riff that starts off fun but chooses the wrong tone later.

‘Unaccompanied Minors’ (2006) are unaccompanied by laughs

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 John Hansen Christmas

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The setup of five unsupervised kids in an airport has potential and holiday spirit, but the script forgets the ho-ho-hos.

Allen skewers star-making culture in ‘Celebrity’ (1998)

December 7, 2022November 25, 2022 John Hansen Movies

Woody Wednesday (Movie review): It’s sometimes more absurd and sometimes more accessible than “Stardust Memories.” In the end, it’s a great companion piece.

‘Elephants Can Remember’ (1972) easy to forget

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): This isn’t a good novel, yet it’s fascinating when one considers Christie suffered from dementia.

Nichols shines as ‘P2’ (2007) gets thrills from sparse setting

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 John Hansen Christmas

Frightening Friday (Movie review): This horror-thriller plays to Rachel Nichols’ strengths as she’s stalked through a parking garage on Christmas Eve.