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Foreign Correspondent

‘Foreign Correspondent’ (1940) lauds journalists but isn’t about journalism

December 6, 2023December 24, 2023 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The film is also notable for an action-film structure that fans of the modern “Mission: Impossibles” will recognize.

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Mission Impossible 7

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ makes the end of the world thrilling

November 30, 2023April 17, 2025 John Hansen Mission: Impossible

Movie review: It seems impossible, but the greatest action franchise of all time is still topping itself in its seventh film.

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Exorcist saga ranked

All 9 ‘Exorcist’ movies, TV seasons and books, ranked

October 4, 2023August 14, 2025 John Hansen Books

Story rankings: As a new legacy sequel brings back the “Exorcist” saga, here’s a look back at the films, TV seasons and novels so far.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ gives Rocket’s tear-jerking backstory

September 13, 2023April 19, 2025 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Movie review: James Gunn’s (likely) last Marvel movie is one of the MCU’s best, and ironically it proves that DC is in good hands going forward.

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American Graffiti

Where were you in ’73? ‘American Graffiti’ marks 50 years

August 10, 2023April 17, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): George Lucas’ first hit is one of the best coming-of-age movies, and remarkably influential on the art of film.

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Woody Allen films ranked

A neurotic half-century: Every Woody Allen film, ranked

July 5, 2023November 8, 2025 John Hansen Featured

Movie list: I’ve obsessively made my list and checked it twice, and now I need counseling. Here are my rankings of Woody Allen’s films.

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Poltergeist

‘Poltergeist’ (1982) the most huggable haunted-house movie ever

June 16, 2023May 26, 2023 John Hansen Horror Movies

Frightening Friday (Movie review): It’s not scary by adult standards, but the special effects are great in this film that came out one week before “E.T.”

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Death on the Nile 1978

‘Death on the Nile’ (1978) faithfully and lavishly adapts Christie’s gem

June 11, 2023June 10, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Peter Ustinov gets a bit closer to Poirot than Albert Finney did, and the film stays true to the brilliant plot.

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Speed

‘Speed’ (1994) a fast, fun showcase for Reeves, Bullock

May 4, 2023April 18, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The premise and spectacle are smart in that dumb way of 1990s actioners, and the leads have cute chemistry.

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Black Panther Wakanda Forever

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ (2022) has heart, not enough soul

April 29, 2023April 25, 2023 John Hansen Marvel Cinematic Universe

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This sequel is hyper-aware that it lacks Chadwick Boseman, but it doesn’t have good enough ideas to make up for the loss.

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