Less is more in understated ‘Shadow of a Doubt’ (1943)

January 24, 2024August 17, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The thin plot actually serves as a red carpet rolled out so Cotten and Wright can shine.

‘Blue Sun Rising’ (2020) won’t leave ‘Firefly’ fans feeling blue

January 22, 2024January 16, 2024 John Hansen Comic Books

‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Greg Pak and Boom! Studios step up their “Firefly” game big time in their third arc.

‘True Detective’ Season 4, ‘Death and Other Details,’ ‘Fool Me Once’ ask whodunit

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 John Hansen New Releases

First episode impressions (TV reviews): There’s some danger of murder-mystery fatigue as 2024 begins, but a new season of “True Detective” is always welcome.

‘Day of the Dead’ (2008) has Romero ties in name only

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Despite being a remake of the 1985 classic, this is simply a cash grab amid the “28 Days Later” craze.

‘Get Over It’ (2001) makes Shakespeare easy to sing and dance to

January 18, 2024January 4, 2024 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Kirsten Dunst-starring near-musical brings “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to a 21st century high school.

Reeve, Hannah make ‘Rear Window’ (1998) better than it should be

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Proving that a quadriplegic can get a decent role, this remake of a perfect film has its own reason for existing.

Mal switches sides in clever ‘Firefly: New Sheriff in the ’Verse’ (2020)

January 15, 2024January 14, 2024 John Hansen Comic Books

‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Greg Pak’s second “Firefly” arc is daring, I’ll give it that. Here’s a look at Boom! Studios’ Issues 13-20.