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Marvel Cinematic Universe

‘The Cold Bananas Show’ Episode 11: July 2018 Movies in Review (Video)

August 1, 2018April 14, 2021 John Hansen and Michael Olinger Marvel Cinematic Universe

In the July 2018 Movies in Review episode, John and Michael review: “Ant-Man and the Wasp” “Eighth Grade” And Michael reviews: “Skyscraper” “Sorry to Bother You” “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” Click here for all episodes of […]

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James Gunn’s firing might be the turning point – in a good way – for fans of good movies (Commentary)

July 23, 2018August 14, 2025 John Hansen Featured

Last week, Disney fired “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (2020) writer-director James Gunn (who also wrote and directed the first two pictures) for tweets he made from 2008-11, where it seemed like he was […]

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All 13 episodes of ‘Luke Cage’ Season 1 (2016), ranked

July 17, 2018May 10, 2023 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel Cinematic Universe flashback (TV review): Luke Cage joins the Netflix pantheon with a nice dose of Harlem history.

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‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ is a fun-sized romp

July 11, 2018May 4, 2023 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Movie review: “Ant-Man and the Wasp’s” cast and action sequences make for a fun-sized romp.

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All 20 Marvel Cinematic Universe films, ranked (Movie commentary)

July 5, 2018April 14, 2021 Michael Olinger Lists and Rankings

With “Ant-Man and the Wasp” (in theaters Friday, July 6) marking the Big Two-Oh for the Marvel Cinematic Universe film franchise, it’s high time I reveal my rankings of all the MCU movies so far, from […]

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All 13 episodes of ‘Daredevil’ Season 2 (2016), ranked

July 1, 2018April 1, 2023 John Hansen Daredevil

Marvel Cinematic Universe flashback (TV review): Season 2 bests the excellent Season 1 with its epic morality examination.

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‘The Cold Bananas Show’ Episode 8: July 2018 Movie Preview (Video)

July 1, 2018December 6, 2018 John Hansen and Michael Olinger Horror Movies

In the July 2018 Movie Preview episode, Michael previews: “The First Purge” “Ant-Man and the Wasp” “Skyscraper” “The Equalizer 2” “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” Click here for all episodes of “The Cold Bananas Show.”

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Jessica Jones Season 1

All 13 episodes of ‘Jessica Jones’ Season 1 (2015), ranked

June 24, 2018April 1, 2023 John Hansen Lists and Rankings

Marvel Cinematic Universe flashback (TV review): Quirky Krysten Ritter shows another side to her acting range as “Jessica Jones” gets underway.

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All 13 episodes of ‘Daredevil’ Season 1 (2015), ranked

June 17, 2018April 1, 2023 John Hansen Daredevil

Marvel Cinematic Universe flashback (TV review): Drew Goddard successfully launches the street-level MCU.

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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018) is beginning of Thanos saga’s end

June 14, 2018April 18, 2025 John Hansen IMDb Top 250 Movies

An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): A grand finale begins with “Infinity War.”

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The Night We Lost Him
Dave’s ‘The Night We Lost Him’ blends romance, mystery
Challengers
Smartly structured ‘Challengers’ breaks at love
I Saw the TV Glow
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ a mesmeric metaphysical journey
Smile 2
‘Smile 2’ is worth a smirk as it illustrates celebrity stress
Bad Boys Ride or Die
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ a fine continuation, with some gator aid
Deadpool and Wolverine
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is the (F) bomb – but not due to its gratuitous nature
Twisters
‘Twisters’ a thrilling legacy sequel with new twists
Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2
Teen TV looks to the past with ‘Cobra Kai,’ ‘Hysteria!,’ ‘Cruel Intentions’
Disclaimer
Fall TV premieres continue with ‘Disclaimer,’ ‘Day of the Jackal,’ ‘Creep Tapes’
Caddo Lake
‘Caddo Lake’ an engrossing metaphysical mystery

BOOK REVIEWS

Five Red Herrings
Good Lord, ‘Five Red Herrings’ (1931) has a lot of logistical details
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms
‘Keeper of Enchanted Rooms’ (2022) and the dreariness of coziness
Simple Art of Murder
‘Simple Art of Murder’ (1950) has overly complex street-level mysteries
Poodle Springs
Parker takes the baton from Chandler in refreshing ‘Poodle Springs’ (1988)
Playback
Chandler salvages screenplay for one more Marlowe novel, ‘Playback’ (1958)

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All 18 ‘Jurassic Park’ stories, ranked from tame to tops
All 15 ‘Star Wars’ Legends Han Solo and Lando Calrissian novels, ranked (Book commentary)
X-Men films ranked
All 13 ‘X-Men’ Universe films, ranked from worst to best
John’s top 40 ‘Star Wars’ comic book stories: The top 10
Family Guy Blue Harvest
10 funniest moments in ‘Family Guy’s’ ‘Blue Harvest’
Kolchak The Night Stalker
7 times ‘X-Files’ borrowed from ‘Kolchak’
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The chosen 20: The all-time best ‘Buffys’
EW’s 50 Most Powerful Superheroes list has absurd omissions

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