It’s freaky how great ‘Freaks and Geeks’ (1999-2000) still is
One-season wonders (TV review): It’s time to geek out over the brilliance of this breakthrough teen TV series from Paul Feig and Judd Apatow.
Jake Kasdan
It’s freaky how great ‘Freaks and Geeks’ (1999-2000) still is
‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ still a fun and funny romp
Movie review: The third entry is more of the same, but it’s still a fun and funny romp.
What’s the largest leap in quality between original and sequel? A case for the ‘Jumanji’ films (Movie reviews)
2017 featured one of the longest time gaps between an original and a sequel when “Blade Runner” (1982) was followed with “Blade Runner 2049.” That franchise thus overshadowed “Jumanji” (1995) and “Jumanji: Welcome to the […]
‘Orange County’ review
NDSU Spectrum: Movie review Black and White can’t save ‘Orange County’ By JOHN HANSEN Jan. 11, 2002 Somehow Jack Black has become one of today’s biggest box office draws. I guess it isn’t too surprising, […]
First episode impressions: ‘New Girl’ Season 2 (TV review)
“New Girl” (8 p.m. Central Tuesdays, Fox) opened its two-part second-season premiere in its same comfort zone as last season. It’s good but not great, fun but forgettable, likable but not quite lovable.
First episode impressions: ‘Ben and Kate’ (TV review)
Nat Faxon, the Ben in “Ben and Kate” (7:30 p.m. Central Tuesdays, Fox) is a mix of Ed Helms from “The Office” and the more likable side of Adam Sandler. He’s a complete goofball, but — like […]
First episode impressions: ‘New Girl’ (TV review)
With Zooey Deschanel in the title role, I expect “New Girl” (8 p.m. Central Tuesdays starting Sept. 20 on Fox, but the first episode is already on Hulu) to be a notch above a standard sitcom. […]
Hilariously inappropriate ‘Bad Teacher’ gets a passing grade (Movie review)
“Bad Teacher” had me at the moment in the trailer when Cameron Diaz’s Elizabeth Halsey — when informed that a meeting is mandatory — says “I don’t give a f–” and then they cut to the […]