‘Higher Ground’ reviews
NDSU Spectrum: TV review ‘Higher Ground’ offers a different take on teen life By JOHN HANSEN Sept. 8, 2000 “Higher Ground” is probably best known for being the breakout series for Hayden Christensen, who landed […]
Teen Drama
‘Freaks and Geeks’ reviews
John’s “Freaks and Geeks” flashback review, March 16, 2023 NDSU Spectrum: TV review ‘Freaks,’ ‘Creek’ put different spins on high school By JOHN HANSEN January 2000 It seems natural to compare newcomer “Freaks and Geeks” […]
Mockumentary ‘American Vandal’ is also a gripping mystery with spot-on performances (TV review)
“American Vandal” – an eight-episode fictional docu-mystery that dropped last fall on Netflix – explores the snicker-worthy case of someone spray-painting penises on 27 cars. And to be sure, creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda […]
‘Final Destination’ reviews
John’s “Final Destination” flashback review, Oct. 25, 2021 John’s “Final Destination” review, NDSU Spectrum, March 2000
‘The Rage: Carrie 2’ reviews
John’s “The Rage: Carrie 2” flashback review, Feb. 25, 2022 John’s “The Rage: Carrie 2” review, NDSU Spectrum, March 1999
‘I Still Know What You Did Last Summer’ reviews
John’s “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” flashback review, July 3, 2020 John’s “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” review, NDSU Spectrum, November 1998
‘Teaching Mrs. Tingle’ review
“Teaching Mrs. Tingle” – Writer-director Kevin Williamson makes the grade again, exploring the thought processes of evil teachers, the absurdities of the grading system and the power of manipulation. Katie Holmes, Barry Watson and Marisa […]
‘Idle Hands’ review
“Idle Hands” – This tale of a boy named Aaron and his demon-possessed hand is directed with energetic flair by Rodman Flender. “Idle Hands” is part scary, part funny and all fun. Devon Sawa handles […]
‘American Pie’ review
“American Pie” – The summer’s funniest movie builds momentum with an endless string of hilarious scenes. Writer Adam Herz knows and respects his audience with a script that takes a funny, yet realistic, look at […]