John Hanlon

John Hanlon

John Hanlon is a television critic who also covers movies and pop culture for our site. He can be found on Twitter @johnhanlon.

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Review: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Packs a Lot of Fun
Columns

Review: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Packs a Lot of Fun

Review: 'Chappaquiddick' Captures Senator Kennedy’s Biggest Scandal
Columns

Review: 'Chappaquiddick' Captures Senator Kennedy’s Biggest Scandal

Review: ‘Game Night’ Offers Plenty of Laughs
Columns

Review: ‘Game Night’ Offers Plenty of Laughs

Black Panther: Comic Book Movie is a Must-see
Columns

Black Panther: Comic Book Movie is a Must-see

Clint Eastwood Celebrates Heroes in ‘The 15:17 to Paris’
Columns

Clint Eastwood Celebrates Heroes in ‘The 15:17 to Paris’

Hostiles Review: Thoughtful Western showcases strong characters
Columns

Hostiles Review: Thoughtful Western showcases strong characters

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'12 Strong' Review: Drama Sheds Light on American Heroes
Military

'12 Strong' Review: Drama Sheds Light on American Heroes

Columns

Movie Review: Forever My Girl

Why Dunkirk is a Must-see War Epic
Columns

Why Dunkirk is a Must-see War Epic

Review: “The Americans” Delivers Timely Story In Season 5
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Review: “The Americans” Delivers Timely Story In Season 5

The Ten Best Movies of 2016
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The Ten Best Movies of 2016

Review: Hidden Figures Hits a Home Run
Columns

Review: Hidden Figures Hits a Home Run

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'Jackie' Review: A Masterful Biopic About the First Lady
Hollywood

'Jackie' Review: A Masterful Biopic About the First Lady

Hacksaw Ridge Review: Profound Look at Faith and War
Faith

Hacksaw Ridge Review: Profound Look at Faith and War

television

MacGyver Reboot Review: Strong Concepts Don’t Go Out of Style

“The Magnificent Seven” Review: Strong Reboot of a Classic Story
Columns

“The Magnificent Seven” Review: Strong Reboot of a Classic Story

The Most Uplifting Show of the Fall?
television

The Most Uplifting Show of the Fall?

5 Modern-Day Heroes Who Deserve Their Own Movies Post-"Sully"
Columns

5 Modern-Day Heroes Who Deserve Their Own Movies Post-"Sully"

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Sully Review: Eastwood’s Latest Takes On The Heroic Captain Sullenberger
Columns

Sully Review: Eastwood’s Latest Takes On The Heroic Captain Sullenberger

Sully Review: Eastwood’s Latest Takes on the Heroic Captain Sullenberger
Columns

Sully Review: Eastwood’s Latest Takes on the Heroic Captain Sullenberger

Summer’s Big Winner at the Box Office: Economic Responsibility
Hollywood

Summer’s Big Winner at the Box Office: Economic Responsibility

Columns

'Greater' Review: Strong Religious Film Raises Tough Questions

Why Hollywood Shouldn’t Start Writing off Christian Films
Columns

Why Hollywood Shouldn’t Start Writing off Christian Films

War Dogs Review: Comedy Tells Outrageous True Story
War

War Dogs Review: Comedy Tells Outrageous True Story

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“Ben-Hur” Review: Religious Remake Takes On Beloved Story
Columns

“Ben-Hur” Review: Religious Remake Takes On Beloved Story

Olympics

5 Inspiring Stories from the Rio Olympics

Must-See Movies about the Olympic Games
Olympics

Must-See Movies about the Olympic Games

Hollywood Taking on Politics Before the 2016 Election
Columns

Hollywood Taking on Politics Before the 2016 Election

Columns

Hollywood’s Summer Slump: What Studios can Learn from ‘American Sniper’

"Star Trek Beyond" Review: A Satisfying Entry in the Long-Running Series
Columns

"Star Trek Beyond" Review: A Satisfying Entry in the Long-Running Series

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Great Political Speeches In Movies
Columns

Great Political Speeches In Movies

“Ghostbusters” Review: Reboot Stands on its Own
Columns

“Ghostbusters” Review: Reboot Stands on its Own

Pro-America Cold War Show Deserves Emmy Attention
America

Pro-America Cold War Show Deserves Emmy Attention

Disney

Five Great Movies That Celebrate American Patriots

The Purge Takes on Politics in “Election Year”
Politics

The Purge Takes on Politics in “Election Year”

The Legend of Tarzan Review: A Bland Adaptation of the Well-Known Story
Columns

The Legend of Tarzan Review: A Bland Adaptation of the Well-Known Story

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"Independence Day: Resurgence" Review: A Great Patriotic Summer Treat
Columns

"Independence Day: Resurgence" Review: A Great Patriotic Summer Treat

Columns

Finding Dory Review: A Heartwarming Family-friendly Adventure

Columns

X-Men: Apocalypse Take on Nuclear Weapons in the Age of Reagan

HBO takes on President Johnson’s Bullying in 'All the Way'
Columns

HBO takes on President Johnson’s Bullying in 'All the Way'

Columns

Money Monster Review: Populist Thriller Takes on Big Business

Captain America: Civil War Review: Marvel movie thoughtful and action-packed
Columns

Captain America: Civil War Review: Marvel movie thoughtful and action-packed

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Hollywood Takes on Snowden, Reagan and Chicago Gun Violence
Chicago

Hollywood Takes on Snowden, Reagan and Chicago Gun Violence

Eye in the Sky Review: Thriller Explores Ethics and Repercussions of Drone Strikes
Columns

Eye in the Sky Review: Thriller Explores Ethics and Repercussions of Drone Strikes

Disney

“The Jungle Book” Review: A Magical Journey About family

Hollywood

An Escape from the Angry Superheroes

The Boss: Vulgar Comedy one of the Year's Worst
Columns

The Boss: Vulgar Comedy one of the Year's Worst

Religious Dramas Making Box Office Waves in 2016
Faith

Religious Dramas Making Box Office Waves in 2016

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Columns

Review: God’s Not Dead 2 Offers a Powerful Message

Batman v Superman Review: A Grim and Dispiriting Superhero Clash
Columns

Batman v Superman Review: A Grim and Dispiriting Superhero Clash