Argento brings his B-game to ‘The Card Player’ (2003)

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 John Hansen Dario Argento

Frightening Friday (Movie review): This underachieving giallo at least taps into trends of the time, including poker and early internet-based crime.

Fun-loving filmmakers invite audience along for ‘EuroTrip’ (2004)

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Not as substantial as other raunch-coms of the era, it’s nonetheless good-natured and breezy.

Have the ‘Jurassic Park’ films really gotten that bad? Or have tastes changed?

August 9, 2025December 7, 2025 John Hansen Featured

Movie commentary: Modern films are nitpicked to a degree that might’ve left the original “Jurassic Park” vulnerable if we had YouTube back then.

‘Marvels’ (2023) is rather fun despite being indecipherable

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The script needed several more passes, but the interplay of the titular trio makes for a rhythmic romp.

Cute ‘Freaky Friday’ (1976) leads to even better 2003 remake

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 John Hansen Movies

‘Freaky Friday’ flashback (Movie reviews): With the sequel “Freakier Friday” coming to theaters, here’s a look back at the original and the most famous remake.

‘Sleepless’ (2001) more like a pleasant horror dream than a nightmare

August 8, 2025July 9, 2025 John Hansen Dario Argento

Frightening Friday (Movie review): If you’re into giallo, Argento’s first film of the new century is a nice trip down memory lane.

Koepp, Edwards simplify ‘Jurassic World’ story for a ‘Rebirth’

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 John Hansen Jurassic Park

Movie review: By de-emphasizing (but still respecting) the mythology, the seventh “Jurassic” film appealingly rediscovers the saga’s B-movie influences.