Hitchcock gets transported to space in ‘Lifepod’ (1993)

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): This TV movie makes good use of its strong cast with sharp themes, future tech and a whodunit.

‘High Potential,’ ‘Brilliant Minds,’ ‘Penguin’ showcase diverse brains

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

First episode impressions (TV reviews): Good ole comfort TV is also on the docket this fall, with “Murder in a Small Town,” “Rescue: HI-Surf” and “Doctor Odyssey.”

Fall TV preview 2024: 10 shows I wouldn’t mind watching

September 23, 2024September 24, 2024 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

Fall TV preview: Fall TV is still a thing (sort of), so here are 10 new shows that might be worth checking out.

Warren case ‘The Haunted’ (1991) is a proto-‘Conjuring’

June 9, 2023May 19, 2023 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): This film featuring demonologists the Warrens is like “The Conjuring” in plot, not in mood.

Lightning strikes twice for Apatow with ‘Undeclared’ (2001-02)

January 19, 2023March 5, 2023 John Hansen Lists and Rankings

One-season wonders (TV review): Judd Apatow’s second acclaimed show was canceled as quickly as “Freaks and Geeks,” and it was just as great, in its own way.

‘Minority Report’ (2015) turns attention to precogs

March 9, 2022February 28, 2022 John Hansen One-Season Wonders

PKD flashback (TV review): This sequel to the 2002 movie focuses on Dash, Arthur and Agatha but is a standard future procedural.

Short-lived ‘Drive’ (2007) doesn’t get up to speed

November 19, 2020June 28, 2021 John Hansen One-Season Wonders

TV shows lost to history (Review): The cast is remarkable — including Nathan Fillion and Emma Stone — but “Drive” is unable to rev up in its six episodes.