As the Marvel Cinematic Universe entered Phase Three it seemed to take on a unique challenge, reinventing itself with each new film. “Thor: Ragnarok” was basically the MCU’s answer to Monty Python. “Ant Man” was […]
John’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past” review, johnvhansen.com, May 27, 2014 John’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past — The Rogue Cut” review, johnvhansen.com, Aug. 9, 2015
My “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” review, johnvhansen.com, March 28, 2016 My “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Nov. 16, 2017
My “The Wolverine” review, johnvhansen.com, Aug. 14, 2013 My “The Wolverine” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, June 20, 2014
John’s “X-Men: First Class” review, johnvhansen.com, June 13, 2011 John’s “X-Men: First Class” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, June 11, 2014
John’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” review, johnvhansen.com, May 4, 2009 John’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, June 12, 2014
John’s “Dark Knight” flashback review, Jan. 21, 2019 John’s “Dark Knight” Completely Random Slice of Pop Culture column, Brainerd Dispatch, Aug. 7, 2008
John’s “Hulk” review, Brainerd Dispatch, June 26, 2003 John’s “Hulk” flashback review, Nov. 14, 2020
“Mystery Men” – In this remarkably dull superhero parody, Captain Amazing is kidnapped and it’s up to the “other guys” to save the day – among them Mr. Furious (Ben Stiller), whose power is to […]
John’s “Spider-Man” flashback review, May 18, 2019 “Spider-Man” — This is a colorful start to a new film franchise, but it has some nagging flaws: The Green Goblin, despite the best efforts of Willem Dafoe, […]