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‘The Predator’ infuses fun, humor into saga

September 19, 2018May 12, 2023 Shaune Redfield Aliens/Predator

Movie review: “The Predator” infuses fun and a surprising amount of laughs into the franchise.

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‘The Cold Bananas Show’ Episode 14: Fall 2018 Movie Preview (Video)

September 1, 2018April 14, 2021 John Hansen and Michael Olinger Aliens/Predator

In the Fall 2018 Movie Preview episode, John and Michael each pick their “three to see” this fall. John’s Three to See: “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” “The Predator” “Aquaman” Michael’s Three to See: […]

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‘The Cold Bananas Show’ Episode 12: September 2018 Movie Preview (Video)

September 1, 2018April 14, 2021 John Hansen and Michael Olinger Aliens/Predator

In the September 2018 Movie Preview episode, Michael previews: “The Nun” “The Predator” “A Simple Favor” “The House with a Clock in Its Walls” “Night School” Click here for all episodes of “The Cold Bananas […]

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10 movies John wouldn’t mind seeing in Fall 2018 (Commentary)

August 25, 2018November 21, 2024 John Hansen Aliens/Predator

The fall movie season arguably looks better than the summer season this year, with a nice mix of traditional fall films and a few scattered blockbusters – although a look at each film’s pedigree reveals […]

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10 movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2018 (Commentary)

January 2, 2018April 14, 2021 John Hansen Aliens/Predator

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 […]

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‘Prometheus’ reviews

Aliens/Predator

John’s “Prometheus” review, johnvhansen.com, June 9, 2012 John’s “Prometheus” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Oct. 14, 2012

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Foster’s novelization helps fans connect with world of ‘Alien: Covenant’

September 17, 2017May 12, 2023 John Hansen Aliens/Predator

Book review: Alan Dean Foster’s novelization helps fans connect with the world of the “Prometheus” sequel.

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‘Alien: Covenant’ balances creation saga with crowd-pleasing horror

August 24, 2017May 1, 2023 John Hansen Aliens/Predator

Movie review: The second film in Scott’s planned “Prometheus” quadrilogy balances world-building with epic horror.

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10 movies John wouldn’t mind seeing this summer (Commentary)

April 25, 2017April 15, 2021 John Hansen Aliens/Predator

These are 10 movies I wouldn’t mind seeing this summer:

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Movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2017 (Commentary)

January 5, 2017April 15, 2021 John Hansen Aliens/Predator

Here are 10 movies and TV shows I’m looking forward to as a new entertainment year begins:

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