‘Dark Knight Rises’ (2012) is an uneven, respectable conclusion
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): The third film of Nolan’s trilogy is an uneven but respectable conclusion.
David S. Goyer
‘Dark Knight Rises’ (2012) is an uneven, respectable conclusion
‘Dark Knight’ (2008) overrated but still great
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): “The Dark Knight” is great but it shouldn’t top all the superhero movie lists.
‘Batman Begins’ (2005) is franchise’s first masterpiece
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): Nolan’s trilogy-launcher is the franchise’s first masterpiece.
‘Dark City’ (1998) is a gorgeous-looking sci-fi classic
Throwback Thursday (Movie review):“Dark City” is a masterpiece of production design and a sci-fi classic.
‘Krypton’ luxuriates on Superman’s icy homeworld
First episode impressions (TV review): “Krypton” is for fans of the opening part of 1978’s “Superman.”
‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ reviews
My “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” review, johnvhansen.com, March 28, 2016 My “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Nov. 16, 2017
‘The Dark Knight’ reviews
John’s “Dark Knight” flashback review, Jan. 21, 2019 John’s “Dark Knight” Completely Random Slice of Pop Culture column, Brainerd Dispatch, Aug. 7, 2008
‘Batman Begins’ reviews
John’s “Batman Begins” flashback review, Jan. 14, 2019 “Batman Begins” – This prequel sets aside the grandiose stunts long enough that we actually get a sense of who Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) is – like […]
‘Man of Steel’ (2013) lays foundation for DC Extended Universe
Movie review: In 2013, the controversial “Man of Steel” laid the foundation for the DCEU.
6 dumb things and 6 cool things about ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ (2016)
Movie commentary: Here’s a look back at Snyder’s grand meeting of superhero stalwarts.