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‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ reviews
John’s “John Wick: Chapter 2” review, johnvhansen.com, Nov. 6, 2017 Michael’s “John Wick: Chapter 2” review, Top 20 films of 2017, Jan. 21, 2018
‘Hell or High Water’ review
Michael’s “Hell or High Water” review, Top 10 films of 2016, Medium, Feb. 27, 2017
‘The Nice Guys’ reviews
John’s “The Nice Guys” flashback review, Feb. 27, 2020 Michael’s “The Nice Guys” review, Top 10 films of 2016, Medium, Feb. 27, 2017
’24’ Season 2 reviews
John’s “24” Season 2 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, April 18, 2017 John’s “24” Season 2 (episodes 1-17) review, Brainerd Dispatch, April 3, 2003 “24” Season 2 (2002-03, Fox) – Even when it’s cheesy, this show still […]
’24’ Season 5 review
John’s “24 reasons to watch 24” commentary (written after episodes 1-4), Brainerd Dispatch, Jan. 19, 2006
‘Angel’ Season 5 reviews
John’s “Angel” Season 5 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, June 16, 2012 John’s “Angel” Season 5 (episodes 1-21) review/fond farewell, Brainerd Dispatch, May 13, 2004
‘The Peacemaker’ review
“The Peacemaker” – Soldier George Clooney and presidential advisor Nicole Kidman attempt to stop a nuclear missile hijack in a film that pushes the boundaries of its seemingly haggard premise. Along with its charismatic leads, […]
‘Crimson Tide’ review
John’s “Crimson Tide” Throwback Thursday review, May 8, 2025 “Crimson Tide” – Executive officer Denzel Washington and captain Gene Hackman play off each other brilliantly in this ideological power struggle set aboard a nuclear submarine […]
‘The Rock’ review
John’s “The Rock” Throwback Thursday review, June 3, 2021 “The Rock” – An all-star cast headlines director Michael Bay’s intense tale of a war hero (Ed Harris) who threatens San Francisco with chemical weapons. Infiltrating […]