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Deadpool and Wolverine

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

November 26, 2024April 18, 2025 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.

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Fall Movie Preview

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.

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Summer Movie Preview

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.

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Top 10 Movies of 2023

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.

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Blue Beetle

‘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).

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ gives Rocket’s tear-jerking backstory

September 13, 2023April 19, 2025 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Movie review: James Gunn’s (likely) last Marvel movie is one of the MCU’s best, and ironically it proves that DC is in good hands going forward.

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Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania

Family bonds, colorful realm drive ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’

September 13, 2023April 17, 2025 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Movie review: The MCU films bounce back from a mediocre 2022 with a strong third “Ant-Man” movie to start 2023.

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The Flash

‘Flash’ brings multiverse to DCEU with thrills, tears, cameos

September 9, 2023April 17, 2025 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

Movie review: The writers of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” bring their talents to the rival company to shape the best of the first 14 DCEU films.

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Shazam Fury of the Gods

‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ mostly continues original’s fun

September 9, 2023September 9, 2023 John Hansen DC Extended Universe

Movie review: The sequel doesn’t totally play to its strengths, but it has enough humor and warmth to be fairly painless to watch.

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Superpowered The DC Story

‘Superpowered: The DC Story’ makes a case for DC’s history, not its present

August 12, 2023August 8, 2023 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

TV review: The documentary has built-in appeal by being about colorful superheroes, but it shies away from deep dives.

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