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Stardust

‘Stardust’ (2007) doesn’t shine as bright as it could

October 14, 2021April 18, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Stardust” has the trappings of a classic, but as it sails past the 2-hour mark, it’s defined by its indulgences.

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‘Kick-Ass’ reviews

Movies

John’s “Kick-Ass” flashback review, Dec. 14, 2019 John’s “Kick-Ass” short review, June 17, 2010

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Hit-Girl steals the show in ‘Kick-Ass’ (2010)

December 14, 2019April 30, 2023 John Hansen Movies

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Despite the awesome Hit-Girl, this comic adaptation is more ass than kickin’.

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‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ reviews

Movies

John’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past” review, johnvhansen.com, May 27, 2014 John’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past — The Rogue Cut” review, johnvhansen.com, Aug. 9, 2015

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‘Rogue Cut’ makes ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ (2014) even better

August 19, 2015April 18, 2025 John Hansen Movies

‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): “The Rogue Cut” brings an overlooked character back into the picture.

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‘X-Men: First Class’ (2011) rejuvenates the saga

June 11, 2014April 18, 2025 John Hansen Movies

‘X-Men’ flashback (Movie review): The first entry — in terms of the timeline — rejuvenates the saga.

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‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ balances epic scope with character drama

May 27, 2014April 18, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Movie review: Just enjoy the ride and don’t think too hard about this timeline-jumping film.

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Daniel Radcliffe propels beautiful, scary ‘Woman in Black’ (Movie review)

February 27, 2012April 19, 2021 John Hansen Horror Movies

Daniel Radcliffe no doubt took the lead role in the horror film “The Woman in Black” in part to distance himself from Harry Potter. Ironically, it’s because we already like him from “Potter” that we’re willing to […]

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‘X-Men: First Class’ goes to head of the class

June 13, 2011April 18, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Movie review: The “X-Men” prequel saga launches in impressive fashion.

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‘Pandorum,’ ‘Daybreakers,’ ‘Youth in Revolt,’ ‘Kick-Ass’ (Movie reviews)

June 17, 2010April 19, 2021 John Hansen Horror Movies

When you’re hanging out with old friends, watching a movie is often the last resort when looking for something to do. After all, you can’t talk during a movie anyway (at least not too much), […]

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NEW RELEASES

The Hallmarked Man
‘Hallmarked Man’: For the love of mystery, and for the love of love
Fantastic Four First Steps
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is a fantastic bore
Peacemaker Season 2
Gunn’s ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 is no joke, despite a lighter tone from the DCEU days
Conjuring Last Rites
‘Conjuring’ saga applies wallpaper as fast as it peels in ‘Last Rites’
John Candy I Like Me
I like ‘John Candy: I Like Me,’ even if there’s no dirt to dig up
Chad Powers
‘Chad Powers’ powers forward as best of the ‘Ted Lasso’ ilk
The Paper 2025
‘The Paper’ is worth a subscription as it nails modern journalism
Echoes of Guilt
‘Echoes of Guilt’ is like a Lifetime movie without an editor
Murdaugh Death in the Family
‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ makes true crime chillingly personal
Badlands
‘Badlands’ lands as another good novel from Preston & Child

BOOK REVIEWS

The Hallmarked Man
‘Hallmarked Man’: For the love of mystery, and for the love of love
E is for Evidence
‘E is for Evidence’ (1988) that a more evocative tale could’ve been told
The Lost Tomb
Preston writes what he knows, and ‘The Lost Tomb’ (2023) shows how he knows it
D is for Deadbeat
‘D is for Deadbeat’ (1987) a rather downbeat Millhone entry
C is for Corpse
‘C is for Corpse’ (1986), and for character building, in third Millhone book

FEATURED

Fall Movie Preview
Fall movie preview 2025: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing
Fall TV Preview
Fall TV preview 2025: 10 shows I wouldn’t mind watching
I Know 2025
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ ’25 and the importance of exploring themes
Jurassic World Rebirth
Have the ‘Jurassic Park’ films really gotten that bad? Or have tastes changed?
Summer Movie Preview
What summer 2025 movies are worth getting off your couch for?
Fallen Angels
A baffling mystery: Why has there never been a Continental Op TV series?
2024 movies
John’s top 10 movies of 2024
2024 TV
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2024
Hellraiser movies ranked
Such sights to show you: All 11 ‘Hellraiser’ films, ranked
Amityville ranked
Get out! A ranking of the 11 primary ‘Amityville Horror’ movies

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Since 2009, John Hansen has been reviewing new and old movies, TV, books and comics. Tom Simmons joined the RFMC team in 2024. We review sci-fi, horror, noir and much more.

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