‘Spaceballs’ (1987) remains a pitch-perfect parody of ‘Star Wars’

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The makers of “Spaceballs 2” will have their work cut out for them as they follow Mel Brooks’ classic.

‘Heart of the Jedi’ an intriguing lost ‘Star Wars’ novel

June 5, 2021June 5, 2021 John Hansen Books

‘Star Wars’ Legends flashback (Book review): Kenneth C. Flint’s canceled novel will mainly be of interest to serious Legends fans.

John’s and Shaune’s 20 favorite TV shows of the 2010s

December 27, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen and Shaune Redfield Atlanta

2010s in review: In chronological order, these were our 20 favorite TV shows of the 2010s.

10 sequels that are WAY better than the original (Movie commentary)

August 5, 2018May 10, 2021 John Hansen and Michael Olinger Harry Potter/Wizarding World

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 […]

All 15 ‘Star Wars’ Legends Han Solo and Lando Calrissian novels, ranked (Book commentary)

May 22, 2018April 14, 2021 John Hansen Books

With Disney’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story” about to hit theaters, fans might be interested in digging into the Legends source material. It dates back quite a ways: Six of the first seven “Star Wars” […]

‘Star Wars’ flashback: ‘Smuggler’s Revenge’ (2017) (Audio drama review)

May 18, 2018May 10, 2021 John Hansen Star Wars (Legends)

With the hype machine in force for Disney’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” Legends fans might be looking for a Han Solo fix, too. Kyle Newman delivered the latest non-canon Solo yarn, “Smuggler’s Revenge,” in April […]