‘The Verdict’ (1982) a masterwork of the courtroom drama form
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This Mamet-Lumet collaboration is a masterful courtroom drama and redemption story.
Courtroom Drama
‘The Verdict’ (1982) a masterwork of the courtroom drama form
‘Winslow Boy’ (1999) grippingly chronicles small, crucial legal case
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This adaptation is an engrossing, character-driven document of a small but crucial legal case.
‘Phil Spector’ (2013) a gripping condemnation of juries
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This Al Pacino showcase is a bizarre, gripping condemnation of juries without actually showing the jurors.
First episode impressions: ‘For the People’ (TV review)
“For the People” (10 p.m. Eastern Tuesdays on ABC) is competent at what it does, but personally, I’m not wired to enjoy what it does: Through a variety of cases each week, this courtroom drama […]
‘Law & Order’ Season 17 review
Brainerd Dispatch: TV review ‘Law & Order’ deserves a positive verdict By JOHN HANSEN April 26, 2007 “Law & Order” isn’t just what Chuck Norris calls his right and left legs. It’s also the name […]
‘Miss Match’ reviews
John’s “Miss Match” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, July 27, 2017 “Miss Match” (2003, NBC), episodes 1-5 – Darren Star’s “Miss Match,” starring Alicia Silverstone as divorce attorney-cum-matchmaker Kate Fox, tries to solve the mysteries of the human […]
‘The Practice’ Season 7 review
“The Practice” Season 7 (2002-03, ABC) – Despite some miscalculations in characterization, David E. Kelley’s show is still an important forum for addressing the ills of the justice system. The show will get a cast […]
‘Judging Amy’ Season 4 review
“Judging Amy” Season 4, (2002-03, CBS) – This family and law drama blend is a decent choice for people still going through “Once & Again” withdrawal. The outstanding cast (notably Richard T. Jones as Bruce […]
‘Law & Order’ Season 18 review
“Law & Order” Season 18 (2007-08, NBC) – As long as crime exists, there’s no reason for Dick Wolf’s masterpiece to end. This season, three newcomers slid into the lineup as if they had always been […]
‘The Practice’ Season 8 review
John’s “The Practice” Season 8 (episodes 1-13) review, Brainerd Dispatch, Jan. 29, 2004