‘Deadpool’ is not your typical ‘X-Men’ film – but that’s OK

June 13, 2016May 9, 2023 John Hansen Movies

Movie review: The “X-Men” universe takes a drastic tonal turn with “Deadpool.”

‘X-Men’ films should delve even further into individual characters

June 3, 2016May 9, 2023 John Hansen Movies

Movie commentary: The films turn their attention to individual characters – but they should go even further.

‘Apocalypse’ is another fun ‘X-Men’ romp

May 31, 2016May 9, 2023 John Hansen Movies

Movie review: A mix of old favorites and fresh faces make this another fun romp.

10 summer movies John wouldn’t mind seeing (Commentary)

May 3, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Conjuring Cinematic Universe

Here are the 10 movies I think look the best out of the summer lineup: “Elstree 1976” (May 6) – This Kickstarter-funded documentary features interviews with “A New Hope” (and “The Empire Strikes Back,” as Jeremy […]

Movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2016 (Commentary)

January 2, 2016April 16, 2021 John Hansen Conjuring Cinematic Universe

Here are some movies and TV shows on my radar in the year ahead: “The 5th Wave” (movie, Jan. 22) – Chloe Grace Moretz stars in this “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” riff. While the preview […]

‘Rogue Cut’ makes ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ (2014) even better

August 19, 2015May 9, 2023 John Hansen Movies

‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): “The Rogue Cut” brings an overlooked character back into the picture.

John’s top 10 movies of 2014

December 31, 2014April 17, 2021 John Hansen Divergent Series

These were my 10 favorite movies of 2014: 1. “Dumb and Dumber To” – Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels effortlessly slip back into Lloyd and Harry’s born-of-stupidity mistreatment of animals and their fellow man, but this isn’t […]