‘Psycho’ remake (1998) stands as a fascinating experiment

December 11, 2020December 14, 2023 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): Stage plays are remade all the time, so is the hatred of Gus Van Sant’s shot-for-shot remake of “Psycho” warranted?

‘Psycho IV: The Beginning’ (1990) a shadow of ‘Bates Motel’

December 9, 2020June 28, 2021 John Hansen Bates Motel/Psycho

‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): The fourth “Psycho” film gives us the backstory of Norman Bates. “Bates Motel” would later do it better.

Grant, Kidman shine in Kelley’s ‘The Undoing’

December 6, 2020June 28, 2021 John Hansen New Releases

TV review: HBO’s “The Undoing” is the latest dark murder mystery from David E. Kelley, and it’s a compelling one thanks in part to a stellar cast.

‘Dance of Death’ (2005) offers new adventures for old favorites

December 6, 2020June 28, 2021 John Hansen Books

Preston & Child flashback (Book review): All of the authors’ best characters are put through new paces in this standout second book of the Diogenes Trilogy.

Diminishing returns kick in with ‘Psycho III’ (1986)

December 4, 2020June 28, 2021 John Hansen Bates Motel/Psycho

‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): Now directing and starring, Anthony Perkins shows us a few new things in this middle-of-the-road third entry.

‘Psycho II’ (1983) more than a slasher-era cash grab

December 2, 2020June 28, 2021 John Hansen Bates Motel/Psycho

‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): Thanks to Anthony Perkins’ performance, this is a rare 1980s horror sequel that smartly builds on the original.

P&C’s ‘Brimstone’ (2004) a devilishly fun read

November 29, 2020June 28, 2021 John Hansen Books

Preston & Child flashback (Book review): The authors tiptoe into the Diogenes Trilogy with the pleasing re-teaming of Pendergast and D’Agosta.

Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ (1960) a masterpiece of tension

November 27, 2020November 22, 2023 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

‘Psycho’-analysis (Movie review): Hitchcock’s horror classic is a masterpiece of slowly ratcheting tension — and that’s before we even meet Norman Bates.