Woodley, Mendelsohn warm up frosty ‘To Catch a Killer’

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 John Hansen Movies

Movie review: This cynical procedural about a mass shooter is stronger in small pieces than as a whole.

Hannah, Poirot go deep into psychology to solve ‘Mystery of Three Quarters’ (2018)

September 3, 2023August 28, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Hannah’s interest in human nature dovetails with Poirot’s to a notable degree in her third take on Christie’s sleuth.

Hannah’s ‘Closed Casket’ (2016) opens wide roster of suspects

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): With a Poirot novel, it’s often the psychology of the crime that matters, and never has that been truer.

‘Hellraiser: Hellworld’ (2005) so close to being a smart meta sequel

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 John Hansen Hellraiser

Frightening Friday (Movie review): A glaring piece of illogic about the “Hellraiser” lore hampers the otherwise well-made eighth film.

Crowe’s ‘Pope’s Exorcist’ adds some edge to familiar structure

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 John Hansen Horror Movies

Movie review: Russell Crowe finds a middle ground between cocky hero and pious priest in this horror movie based on a true story.

‘Cobweb’ weaves a sticky blend of monster and mystery

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 John Hansen Horror Movies

Movie review: The horror film has legs thanks to a mysterious backstory but is too timid to rank as a new Halloween classic.

‘Miss Marple’ (1984-92) stands as the spinster sleuth’s definitive portrayal

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Joan Hickson is exactly how I pictured Marple from the novels, and many other actors follow her lead in this standout series.