‘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.

‘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.

‘Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero’ (2012) a good place to start your Supes scholarship

May 6, 2023May 4, 2023 John Hansen Books

Superhero Saturday (Book review): Leaning toward laudatory, Tye’s book offers a thorough overview of Supes in pop culture and his comics narrative.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ (2022) has heart, not enough soul

April 29, 2023April 25, 2023 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This sequel is hyper-aware that it lacks Chadwick Boseman, but it doesn’t have good enough ideas to make up for the loss.

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ (2022) spectacular, insubstantial

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): However, it’s unlikely this fourth “Thor” installment will stick with audiences the way more serious superhero films do.

‘Doctor Strange’ enters ‘Multiverse of Madness’ (2022), and it looks familiar

January 7, 2023December 31, 2022 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The MCU’s Multiverse Saga is starting to play like lazy afternoon couch viewing more so than must-see superhero storytelling.