‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ imperfectly magical
Movie review: This third “Beasts” film is again overpacked with characters and plot nuances, but it’s easy to watch in a spellbinding way.
Harry Potter/Wizarding World
‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ imperfectly magical
Every ‘Harry Potter’/ Wizarding World movie, ranked
Movie rankings: Here’s a look at the fantastic films of the “Harry Potter” saga and how I rank them, from weakest to strongest.
Solid but not-quite-fantastic ‘Beasts’ sequel ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ puts story-building ahead of characters (Movie review)
J.K. Rowling’s first movie script, 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” leans heavily on the introduction of lovable characters – and more than its fair share of creatures, of course. It includes a […]
‘The Cold Bananas Show’ Episode 14: Fall 2018 Movie Preview (Video)
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: […]
10 movies John wouldn’t mind seeing in Fall 2018 (Commentary)
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 […]
10 sequels that are WAY better than the original (Movie commentary)
Do a Google search for “Sequels that are better than the original,” and you’ll be busy for an afternoon, at least until you get tired of reading the 100th list that points out that “The […]
‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ reviews
John’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” review, johnvhansen.com, Dec. 1, 2016 John’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” flashback review, Jan. 15, 2018
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ (2016) is a fun creature crash course (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with the first prequel movie in the Wizarding World, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (2016):
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’ reviews
John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” review, johnvhansen.com, July 18, 2011 John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” flashback review, Jan. 13, 2018
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1’ reviews
John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” review, johnvhansen.com, Nov. 19, 2010 John’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” flashback review, Jan. 13, 2018