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Romance

To Catch a Thief

‘To Catch a Thief’ (1955) is a relaxing take on suspense

February 21, 2024April 17, 2025 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Though not his strongest collaboration with Grant nor Kelly, this is one of Hitch’s best films where romance is the point.

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Notorious

Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious’ (1946) illustrates art of subtle suspense

February 14, 2024April 17, 2025 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The spy drama is also fascinating as a comparison piece to the actioner “Mission: Impossible II” (2000).

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Mr. Nobody

Nobody talks about it, but ‘Mr. Nobody’ (2009) is a gem

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This emotional and thoughtful film is one of Jared Leto’s best and an elite multiverse movie.

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North by Northwest

‘North by Northwest’ (1959) an early action classic with humor

February 7, 2024April 17, 2025 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): But don’t think about the plot for a moment or this entry in Hitch’s Mount Rushmore will crumble.

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Drive Me Crazy

Hart, Grenier, Thomas dip into movies with ‘Drive Me Crazy’ (1999)

February 1, 2024April 19, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The stars and creator are better known for TV, but they come together for a heartfelt rom-com.

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Homebodies

‘Homebodies’ (2023) a personal dive into modern office politics

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 John Hansen Books

Book club book report: Tembe Denton-Hurst bears her soul in a debut novel about a wronged woman who is sympathetic in part because she’s far from perfect.

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10 Things I Hate About You movie

10 things I like about ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ (1999)

January 25, 2024April 21, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger prove they are dateable after all in this sweet, mildly edgy rom-com.

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Get Over It

‘Get Over It’ (2001) makes Shakespeare easy to sing and dance to

January 18, 2024April 19, 2025 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This Kirsten Dunst-starring near-musical brings “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to a 21st century high school.

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Rear Window 1998

Reeve, Hannah make ‘Rear Window’ (1998) better than it should be

January 17, 2024April 19, 2025 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Proving that a quadriplegic can get a decent role, this remake of a perfect film has its own reason for existing.

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Mean Girls 2

‘Mean Girls 2’ (2011) is far more plastic than the original

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 John Hansen Movies

Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The emergence of a sequel to the comedy hit was predictable; unfortunately, so is its plot.

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