‘Rings’ (2017) might be a mess, but it’s an intriguing one
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The producers wait too long to make the third installment of the “Ring” trilogy, but it’s better than you might guess.
Akiva Goldsman
‘Rings’ (2017) might be a mess, but it’s an intriguing one
Adventurous ‘Lost in Space’ (1998) updates 1960s series
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Lost in Space” isn’t “cool,” but it does stay true to the TV adventure series while updating the effects.
‘Titans,’ ‘Doom Patrol’ launch DC Universe streaming channel
First episode impressions (TV reviews): “Titans” and “Doom Patrol” bring DC to streaming.
‘Batman & Robin’ (1997) is a vibrant toy commercial
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): The fourth film of the Burton/Schumacher series a toy commercial, but a fun one.
‘Batman Forever’ (1995) is a grating mess
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): Schumacher takes over for Burton and delivers a grating mess.
‘Lost in Space’ reviews
John’s “Lost in Space” flashback review, June 17, 2021 John’s “Lost in Space” review, NDSU Spectrum, April 17, 1998
‘Cinderella Man’ review
“Cinderella Man” – Director Ron Howard’s leisurely paced true story about boxer Jimmy Braddock (Russell Crowe) – who fought not for glory, but simply to feed his family – certainly brings a viewer into the […]
‘A Beautiful Mind’ review
John’s top 10 movies of 2001, NDSU Spectrum, Jan. 18, 2002
‘The 5th Wave’ tells an alien invasion yarn for the Disney Channel set (Movie review)
Later this week, “Independence Day: Resurgence” will likely deliver the biggest alien invasion spectacle in what is turning out to be the year of the alien. In addition to the return of “The X-Files,” we […]
Gorgeous-looking ‘Insurgent’ further explores ‘Divergent’ world (Movie review)
“Insurgent” further clarifies the political structure of the “Divergent” universe, features award-worthy set pieces in a run-down Chicago two centuries in the future and – like the original film – ultimately succeeds because Shailene Woodley is […]