I’m not scared of clowns. Can I still enjoy ‘It: Chapter Two’ (2019)?

November 21, 2025November 18, 2025 John Hansen Horror Movies

Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Although the sequel has strong enough acting and direction to not be labeled a Loser, something is missing.

‘The Running Man’ (1987) charges ahead to a dystopian future

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Stephen King flashback (Movie review): The Eighties aesthetic is a core appeal of a film that gradually moves from satire to accurate portrayal as time goes by.

Fall movie preview 2025: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 John Hansen Aliens/Predator

Fall movie preview: Tis the season for Stephen King adaptations, biopics, mysteries, Oscar bait and oddities.

Fall TV preview 2025: 10 shows I wouldn’t mind watching

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 John Hansen Featured

Fall TV preview: Here’s a look at 10 series on my radar plus a whole bunch of murder mysteries that I might sift through.

What summer 2025 movies are worth getting off your couch for?

May 8, 2025August 14, 2025 John Hansen Cobra Kai/Karate Kid

Summer movie preview: Sequels of course dominate, but we also get intriguing followups to some of the best horror films of recent years.

‘Insomnia’ (1994) is long but not sleep-inducing

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 John Hansen Books

Stephen King flashback (Book review): Although it reads like an important novel to King, it for some reason is not a popular target for adaptation.