Green gladiator grabs glory in ‘Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk’ (2007)

February 15, 2025February 13, 2025 Tom Simmons Comic Books

Superhero Saturday (Comic book review): This Marvel Comics arc has been adapted several times, including — loosely — in “Thor: Ragnarok.”

‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ (2024) flies high as a tear-jerker

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Movie review: The documentary makers are careful to distinguish the man from the superhero in this moving chronicle of a life, and lives affected.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is the (F) bomb – but not due to its gratuitous nature

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Movie review: The swearing- and violence-based comedy is a bit much, but Emma Corrin and Hugh Jackman provide great acting and character arcs.

Fall movie preview 2024: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

Fall movie preview: Fans of horror, superheroes and biopics especially have a lot to look forward to this autumn.

Summer movie preview 2024: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing

May 10, 2024June 7, 2024 John Hansen Aliens/Predator

Summer movie preview: Here’s a look at “MaXXXine” and nine other films to keep on your radar in the air-conditioning season.

John’s top 10 movies of 2023

December 31, 2023January 26, 2024 John Hansen DC Extended Universe

2023 movies: Action movies had grand finales, superhero fatigue drove off audiences, and horror and comedy became niche genres in a wild year in film.

‘Blue Beetle’ should’ve been given the ‘Batgirl’ treatment

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 John Hansen DC Extended Universe

Movie review: The DCEU’s latest entry suggests there’s a decent movie under its carapace, but regularly hits wrong notes (except in its soundtrack).