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Hitch biography

Taylor’s ‘Hitch’ (1978) is cornerstone bio of Hitchcock

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Book review): A mix of objective and subjective analysis of the man and his works, the well-timed book also goes deeper into Hitchcock’s final film.

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Super/Man The Christopher Reeve Story

‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ (2024) flies high as a tear-jerker

January 21, 2025April 19, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Movie review: The documentary makers are careful to distinguish the man from the superhero in this moving chronicle of a life, and lives affected.

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Waltzes from Vienna

‘Waltzes from Vienna’ (1934) a light but important Hitchcock film

November 20, 2024November 7, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Though hurt by a lack of a vibrant print, this music-driven film has historical and even some romantic value.

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Fall Movie Preview

Fall movie preview 2024: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

Fall movie preview: Fans of horror, superheroes and biopics especially have a lot to look forward to this autumn.

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Prozac Nation

Ricci is devastatingly raw and true in ‘Prozac Nation’ (2001)

August 15, 2024April 17, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): I thought Ricci and Biggs were great in “Anything Else,” but this unheralded gem is something else.

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Oppenheimer

‘Oppenheimer’ is an epic, but not quite the bomb

December 26, 2023April 18, 2025 John Hansen IMDb Top 250 Movies

Movie review: Nolan’s film is so intent to avoid the obvious that it goes deep into the shadows of political maneuverings.

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Agatha Christie A Biography

Morgan’s ‘Agatha Christie: A Biography’ (1984) a thorough, engaging portrait

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The estate-approved biography goes deeper into Christie’s books and plays than the author’s autobiography.

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Agatha Christie An Autobiography

‘Agatha Christie: An Autobiography’ (1977) a thorough chronicle of a life, less so of a career

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Still, Christie does share some thoughts on her novels amid recounting her life and travels.

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Apropos of Nothing

Allen’s ‘Apropos of Nothing’ (2020) a breezy yet insightful autobiography

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 John Hansen Books

Woody Wednesday (Book review): Fans will enjoy learning Allen’s views of his own films, and – if you’re up for it – get a thorough account of the Farrow accusation saga.

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Come Tell Me How You Live

‘Come, Tell Me How You Live’ (1946) digs into Mideast cultures

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The first of Christie’s two autobiographical books shows the 1930s Middle East through a surprised Englander’s eyes.

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