Movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2020
2020 preview: Here are 10 films and 10 television shows I’m looking forward to in the new year.
Superhero Movies
John’s top 10 movies of 2019
2019 movies: Superheroes continued to dominate in 2019, but we also got prime slices of action, comedy, history and horror.
The 30 biggest entertainment trends of the 2010s
2010s in review: These were the 30 biggest trends in movies, television, books, music and pop culture in the 2010s.
John’s 20 favorite movies of the 2010s
2010s in review: In chronological order, these were my 20 favorite movies of the 2010s.
‘Kick-Ass 2’ (2013) finds its groove
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This superhero-comedy sequel finds its groove with better jokes and action.
‘Kick-Ass’ reviews
John’s “Kick-Ass” flashback review, Dec. 14, 2019 John’s “Kick-Ass” short review, June 17, 2010
Hit-Girl steals the show in ‘Kick-Ass’ (2010)
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Despite the awesome Hit-Girl, this comic adaptation is more ass than kickin’.
Which is the better ‘Superman II’? A case for the Lester Cut
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): There was a lot of excitement when the Donner Cut of “Superman II” came out. But is it the superior version?
‘Superman II’ reviews
John’s “Superman II” Lester Cut (1981) versus Donner Cut (2006) comparison, Dec. 7, 2019 John’s “Superman II: The Donner Cut” (2006) review, Nov. 22, 2017
‘The Crow’ (1994) gives Goths their own superhero
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Starring the late Brandon Lee, this comic adaptation gives Goths their own superhero to root for.