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Creepy new dino highlights ‘Camp Cretaceous’ Season 3

May 25, 2021June 4, 2021 John Hansen Jurassic Park

TV review: The Scorpius rex steals the show, but “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous” Season 3 is a winner all around.

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Army of the Dead

Snyder back in zombie zone in ‘Army of the Dead’

May 23, 2021June 4, 2021 John Hansen Horror Movies

Movie review: Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” is a confident mix of charismatic characters and zombie-killing action.

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Woman in the Window

‘Woman in the Window’ is too transparent

May 15, 2021April 18, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Movie review: Based on a 2018 A.J. Finn novel, “The Woman in the Window” never got under my skin the way I think director Joe Wright wanted it to.

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Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Season 2

‘Camp Cretaceous’ Season 2 mixes dino action, mystery

March 16, 2021June 17, 2021 John Hansen Jurassic Park

TV review: Season 2 offers lessons for kids about teamwork, trust and using each person’s skills. And the dinosaur action is outstanding.

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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 4

‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ loses magic in Part 4

January 29, 2021June 25, 2021 John Hansen Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

TV review: The series-ending Part 4 is all over the place, yet it still doesn’t find time to do anything with the supporting cast.

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Cobra Kai Season 3

‘Cobra Kai’ Season 3 balances fan service, sharp writing

January 11, 2021June 25, 2021 John Hansen Cobra Kai/Karate Kid

TV review: More than any other show that resurrects an old property, “Cobra Kai” knows how to give fans what they want and still make smart TV.

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3 TV shows and 3 movies to see in 2021

January 1, 2021June 27, 2021 John Hansen Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul

2021 preview: This could be hugely entertaining year for audiences, as we get all those delayed 2020 releases plus some new ones.

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John’s top 10 movies of 2020

December 31, 2020June 27, 2021 John Hansen Horror Movies

2020 movies: This unusual year nonetheless offered some movies worth celebrating. Here are my top 10 films of 2020.

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John’s top 10 TV shows of 2020

December 30, 2020June 27, 2021 John Hansen Curb Your Enthusiasm

2020 television: Like everything else, TV took a hit in this year of the pandemic, but networks felt the impact more so than streaming and premium.

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Christmas Chronicles 2

Cute ‘Christmas Chronicles 2’ could use more humor

November 29, 2020April 17, 2025 John Hansen Christmas

Movie review: This Netflix children’s-movie sequel will make adults feel good in the moment, even if we soon forget the details.

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Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 3
‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Part 3 ties the belt on Johnny’s journey
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‘Anora’ (2024) runs a rom-com through the ‘Fargo’ filter
Den of Thieves 2 Pantera
‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ explores friendship among enemies
Super/Man The Christopher Reeve Story
‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ (2024) flies high as a tear-jerker
Furiosa A Mad Max Saga
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ (2024) a bildungsroman of vengeance
Strange Darling
‘Strange Darling’ (2024) plays with our expectations
Cuckoo
You’ll go ‘Cuckoo’ trying to connect with this movie
Heretic
‘Heretic’ a revelation of theological-discussion horror
Juror #2
Beyond a reasonable doubt, ‘Juror #2’ isn’t half bad
Angel of Vengeance
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BOOK REVIEWS

Busmans Honeymoon
Marriage, murder awkwardly mix in ‘Busman’s Honeymoon’ (1937)
In Cold Blood
Capote’s ‘In Cold Blood’ (1966) is a book I could read again
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‘Gaudy Night’ (1935) explores chaos of changing times on campus
Have His Carcase
‘Have His Carcase’ (1932) coasts along with multiple intrigues
Five Red Herrings
Good Lord, ‘Five Red Herrings’ (1931) has a lot of logistical details

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