‘Oppenheimer’ is an epic, but not quite the bomb
Movie review: Nolan’s film is so intent to avoid the obvious that it goes deep into the shadows of political maneuverings.
Christopher Nolan
‘Oppenheimer’ is an epic, but not quite the bomb
Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ a confusing time-travel experiment
Movie review: Nolan’s films are always imaginative. But this time, a viewer spends more time wondering what’s happening than being entertained.
All 11 DC Extended Universe movies, ranked
Movie rankings: Here’s a look back at the first 11 DC Extended Universe movies and how I rank them, from worst to first.
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ reviews
John’s “The Dark Knight Rises” review, July 24, 2012 John’s “The Dark Knight Rises” flashback review, Jan. 28, 2019
‘Dark Knight Rises’ (2012) is an uneven, respectable conclusion
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): The third film of Nolan’s trilogy is an uneven but respectable conclusion.
‘Dark Knight’ (2008) overrated but still great
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): “The Dark Knight” is great but it shouldn’t top all the superhero movie lists.
‘Batman Begins’ (2005) is franchise’s first masterpiece
‘Batman’ flashback (Movie review): Nolan’s trilogy-launcher is the franchise’s first masterpiece.
‘The Dark Knight’ reviews
John’s “Dark Knight” flashback review, Jan. 21, 2019 John’s “Dark Knight” Completely Random Slice of Pop Culture column, Brainerd Dispatch, Aug. 7, 2008
‘The Prestige’ review
“The Prestige” – Like “V for Vendetta,” this wide release surprisingly allows viewers to use their brains while being entertained. During the progressive age of Thomas Edison, two rival magicians (Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale) […]