‘True Lies’ (1994) proves Cameron can do comedy
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): In a rare Cameron film that’s not a sweeping social commentary or historical epic, he shows he can draw laughs.
Eliza Dushku
‘True Lies’ (1994) proves Cameron can do comedy
‘Tru Calling’ Season 1 review
“Tru Calling” Season 1 (2003-04, Fox), episodes 1-4 – Even before aired its first episode, “Tru Calling” faced resistance from the sci-fi community. About 99 percent of Eliza Dushku’s fans wanted to see her continue […]
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 7 reviews
John’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Season 7 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Feb. 4, 2013 John’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Season 7 (episodes 1-21) review, Brainerd Dispatch, May 15, 2003 “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Season 7 (2002-03, […]
‘Angel’ Season 1 reviews
John’s “Angel” Season 1 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Dec. 22, 2011 “Angel” Season 1 (1999-2000, WB), episodes 1-10 – In the “Buffy” spinoff, Angel (David Boreanaz) sets up a crime-fighting agency in Los Angeles, assisted by […]
‘Soul Survivors’ review
“Soul Survivors” — Eliza Dushku, Wes Bentley and Melissa Sagemiller star in this horror film that tries desperately to be weird and original. It seems that writer/director Steve Carpenter structured the whole film around a […]
‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back’ review
NDSU Spectrum: Movie review Kevin Smith strikes back with ‘Jay and Silent Bob’ By JOHN HANSEN Aug. 31, 2001 Kevin Smith claims to make stupid movies for smart people, but “Jay and Silent Bob Strike […]
‘Bring It On’ review
NDSU Spectrum: Movie review Cheerleading satire ‘Bring It On’ is shallow yet engaging By JOHN HANSEN Sept. 22, 2000 While it may not be worthy of cheers, the cheerleading satire “Bring It On” deserves a […]
Rewatching and reviewing the classics: ‘Dollhouse’ Season 2 (2009-10) (TV review)
It started as an anthology show that allowed Eliza Dushku to play a different character every week, but in its second season (2009-10, Fox), “Dollhouse” embraces its identity as a serial story exploring what makes a person […]
‘Dollhouse’ Season 1 (2009) makes case as Whedon’s smartest show (TV review)
Rewatching and reviewing the classics: On this rewatch, I found “Dollhouse” to be the most intellectually dense show of Joss Whedon’s oeuvre.
All 22 episodes of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season 4 (1999-2000), ranked
TV review: A notable step down from Season 3, Season 4 nonetheless features the return of Faith and other great moments.