‘Don’t Look Up’ (2021) sets ’em up, knocks ’em down
Movie review: Adam McKay satirizes almost everything about modern culture in a film that’s watchable but not consistently hilarious.
Cate Blanchett
‘Don’t Look Up’ (2021) sets ’em up, knocks ’em down
In ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2013), there are no shortcuts
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Cate Blanchett steals the show from a stellar ensemble in one of Allen’s best straight dramas.
‘Ocean’s 8’ lacks the imagination and daring of the previous entries (Movie review)
I’m a pretty big fan of the remade “Ocean’s” films from the ’00s. (I’ve never seen the original from 1960.) They are fun, smart and have great chemistry with George Clooney and Brad Pitt firmly […]
Waititi’s ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ (2017) a rockin’ good time
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): The third “Thor” film rocks.
‘The Gift’ review
NDSU Spectrum: Movie review ‘The Gift’ blends soothing and horrific imagery By JOHN HANSEN Jan. 26, 2001 Director Sam Raimi may be famous for his camp classics like the “Evil Dead” trilogy, but thanks to […]
‘Fellowship of the Ring’ review and commentary
NDSU Spectrum: Movie review ‘Fellowship’ more long-winded than epic By JOHN HANSEN Jan. 11, 2002 There have been plenty of films over the years to provide heroes for oppressed groups — women, blacks, teenagers — […]