‘The Post’ reviews
John’s “The Post” review, Jan. 21, 2018 Michael’s “The Post” review, Top 20 films of 2017, Jan. 21, 2018
Steven Spielberg
‘Duel’ review
“Duel” – Steven Spielberg’s made-for-TV debut wrings maximum tension out of a simple premise: A beleaguered businessman (Dennis Weaver) cuts off a semi on the highway and is subsequently pursued throughout the film by the […]
‘The Post’ fondly recalls the old days of a respected press, war protests (Movie review)
One of my bosses encouraged us to attend “The Post” (2017) – which recently got a wide theatrical release – to rekindle our passion for newspapering. The film encourages some of that spirit, no doubt, but […]
‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ reviews
John’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” Completely Random Slice of Pop Culture column, Brainerd Dispatch, May 29, 2008 John’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, […]
‘E.T. The Extra Terrestrial’ review
“E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” — This 20th Anniversary release allows Steven Spielberg fans to go back to a time when a simple movie about intergalactic friendship could make you cry. A time when Drew Barrymore […]
As Disney mulls Indiana Jones’ future, here’s a look back at the ‘Indy’ quadrilogy
Movie reviews: We look back at Spielberg’s adventures with the adventuring archaeologist.
A dozen random observations about ‘Jaws’ for its 40th anniversary
Movie commentary: Here are some things you might’ve forgotten about Steven Spielberg’s classic.
‘Lost World: Jurassic Park’ (1997) has one act too many
‘Jurassic Park’ flashback (Movie review): Despite its awkward pacing, this update of Doyle’s theme allows us to see dinosaurs in their natural habitat.
20 observations about ‘Jurassic Park’ for 20th anniversary
Movie commentary: With “Jurassic Park” back in theaters for a 3D 20th anniversary release, here are 20 reasons why I love the movie.