‘And Then There Were None’ (1945) dreary but compelling

November 21, 2021November 6, 2021 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): This adaptation isn’t as cinematic as it could’ve been, but it provides a template for how to stage this mystery.

‘Sinister 2’ (2015) snuffs out creepy saga’s momentum

November 19, 2021October 30, 2021 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): The sequel to the excellent “Sinister” has creative violence and mood but gets ridiculous toward the end.

‘Blade Runner’ makes stylish move to TV with ‘Black Lotus’

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 John Hansen Blade Runner

First episode impressions (TV review): Through two episodes, the anime assets are in place for a visually and aurally evocative adventure.

‘Pocket Full of Rye’ (1953) a pocket full of tropes

November 14, 2021November 6, 2021 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Agatha Christie pulls out all the rules of the game in “A Pocket Full of Rye,” a comfortably familiar murder tale in a manor.

Scares diminish, but ‘Grudge 3’ (2009) is rather sweet

November 12, 2021October 30, 2021 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): Although not very scary, “G3” is quite watchable thanks to a cute little family unit led by Johanna Braddy.

‘Yellowjackets’ soapier than I’d like, but has some sting

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 John Hansen Horror TV

First episode impressions (TV review): This miniseries has a great premise of teen girls thrown into an extreme situation, but it’s also a little soapy.