Michael’s top 20 films of 2017
There were a lot of great films in 2017. So many, in fact, that this year I have decided to do a top 20 list instead of my usual top 10. It means more writing, […]
Movies
‘It’ taps into ’80s nostalgia, but is short on scares (Movie review)
The 2017 “It” remake – now available from Redbox — is the most Stephen Kingy Stephen King adaptation to hit the screen in a long time, as the interactions between the heroic nerds and villainous […]
‘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
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Deathly Hallows’ (2010-11) benefits from being viewed as one film (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 7, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 and 2” (2010-11):
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: Relationships, humor shine in ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (2009) (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 6, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009):
‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ reviews
John’s “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” review, johnvhansen.com, July 15, 2009 John’s “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” flashback review, Jan. 11, 2018
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (2007) is a truncated but great adaptation (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 5, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007):