Creepy new dino highlights ‘Camp Cretaceous’ Season 3

May 25, 2021June 4, 2021 John Hansen Jurassic Park

TV review: The Scorpius rex steals the show, but “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous” Season 3 is a winner all around.

‘Cruel Summer’ is sudsy and satisfying

April 26, 2021June 4, 2021 John Hansen Cruel Summer

First episode impressions (TV review): Bert V. Royal has crafted an engrossing mix of questions, accusations and interpersonal drama.

Whedon dreams up Victorian superheroes in ‘The Nevers’

April 25, 2021June 4, 2021 John Hansen New Releases

First episode impressions (TV review): This is HBO, so there’s more nudity and violence than we’re used to, but “The Nevers” is recognizably Whedonian.

‘Chad’ actress goes back to school – as a boy

April 24, 2021June 5, 2021 John Hansen New Releases

First episode impressions (TV review): When I learned that Chad is played by actress Nasim Pedrad, my mind was blown. But that’s all I’m impressed by.

‘Camp Cretaceous’ Season 2 mixes dino action, mystery

March 16, 2021June 17, 2021 John Hansen Jurassic Park

TV review: Season 2 offers lessons for kids about teamwork, trust and using each person’s skills. And the dinosaur action is outstanding.

‘Andromeda Strain’ movie (1971) seems longer than TV miniseries (2008)

March 15, 2021June 17, 2021 John Hansen Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton Monday (Movie and TV reviews): The film is a faithful adaptation of Crichton’s book, but the miniseries is better.

Great actresses carry ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 (2019)

March 11, 2021June 17, 2021 John Hansen Big Little Lies

Throwback Thursday (TV review): Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep take turns being stellar.