‘Deadpool’ is not your typical ‘X-Men’ film – but that’s OK
Movie review: The “X-Men” universe takes a drastic tonal turn with “Deadpool.”
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‘X-Men’ films should delve even further into individual characters
Movie commentary: The films turn their attention to individual characters – but they should go even further.
‘Apocalypse’ is another fun ‘X-Men’ romp
Movie review: A mix of old favorites and fresh faces make this another fun romp.
10 summer movies John wouldn’t mind seeing (Commentary)
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)
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
‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): “The Rogue Cut” brings an overlooked character back into the picture.
John’s top 10 movies of 2014
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 […]
‘The Wolverine’ (2013) adds appealing grit to the saga
‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): The Wolverine sequel adds appealing grit to the saga.
‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ (2006) stumbles through Dark Phoenix story
‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): The trilogy capper stumbles through a classic comic-book narrative.
‘X2: X-Men United’ (2003) is a big commercial for itself
‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): Bryan Singer’s sequel is like a big commercial for itself.