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

Apr 29, 2018
Review: 'Chappaquiddick' Captures Senator Kennedy’s Biggest Scandal
Columns

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

Apr 8, 2018
Review: ‘Game Night’ Offers Plenty of Laughs
Columns

Review: ‘Game Night’ Offers Plenty of Laughs

Feb 24, 2018
Black Panther: Comic Book Movie is a Must-see
Columns

Black Panther: Comic Book Movie is a Must-see

Feb 17, 2018
Clint Eastwood Celebrates Heroes in ‘The 15:17 to Paris’
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Clint Eastwood Celebrates Heroes in ‘The 15:17 to Paris’

Feb 10, 2018
Hostiles Review: Thoughtful Western showcases strong characters
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Hostiles Review: Thoughtful Western showcases strong characters

Feb 3, 2018
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'12 Strong' Review: Drama Sheds Light on American Heroes
Military

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

Jan 27, 2018
Columns

Movie Review: Forever My Girl

Jan 20, 2018
Why Dunkirk is a Must-see War Epic
Columns

Why Dunkirk is a Must-see War Epic

Jul 24, 2017
Review: “The Americans” Delivers Timely Story In Season 5
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Review: “The Americans” Delivers Timely Story In Season 5

Mar 7, 2017
The Ten Best Movies of 2016
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The Ten Best Movies of 2016

Jan 23, 2017
Review: Hidden Figures Hits a Home Run
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Review: Hidden Figures Hits a Home Run

Jan 7, 2017
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'Jackie' Review: A Masterful Biopic About the First Lady
Hollywood

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

Dec 12, 2016
Hacksaw Ridge Review: Profound Look at Faith and War
Faith

Hacksaw Ridge Review: Profound Look at Faith and War

Nov 7, 2016
television

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

Sep 30, 2016
“The Magnificent Seven” Review: Strong Reboot of a Classic Story
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“The Magnificent Seven” Review: Strong Reboot of a Classic Story

Sep 28, 2016
The Most Uplifting Show of the Fall?
television

The Most Uplifting Show of the Fall?

Sep 21, 2016
5 Modern-Day Heroes Who Deserve Their Own Movies Post-"Sully"
Columns

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

Sep 13, 2016
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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

Sep 10, 2016
Sully Review: Eastwood’s Latest Takes on the Heroic Captain Sullenberger
Columns

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

Sep 10, 2016
Summer’s Big Winner at the Box Office: Economic Responsibility
Hollywood

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

Sep 1, 2016
Columns

'Greater' Review: Strong Religious Film Raises Tough Questions

Aug 26, 2016
Why Hollywood Shouldn’t Start Writing off Christian Films
Columns

Why Hollywood Shouldn’t Start Writing off Christian Films

Aug 25, 2016
War Dogs Review: Comedy Tells Outrageous True Story
War

War Dogs Review: Comedy Tells Outrageous True Story

Aug 21, 2016
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“Ben-Hur” Review: Religious Remake Takes On Beloved Story
Columns

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

Aug 19, 2016
Olympics

5 Inspiring Stories from the Rio Olympics

Aug 12, 2016
Must-See Movies about the Olympic Games
Olympics

Must-See Movies about the Olympic Games

Aug 5, 2016
Hollywood Taking on Politics Before the 2016 Election
Columns

Hollywood Taking on Politics Before the 2016 Election

Jul 30, 2016
Columns

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

Jul 28, 2016
"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

Jul 22, 2016
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Great Political Speeches In Movies
Columns

Great Political Speeches In Movies

Jul 21, 2016
“Ghostbusters” Review: Reboot Stands on its Own
Columns

“Ghostbusters” Review: Reboot Stands on its Own

Jul 15, 2016
Pro-America Cold War Show Deserves Emmy Attention
America

Pro-America Cold War Show Deserves Emmy Attention

Jul 13, 2016
Disney

Five Great Movies That Celebrate American Patriots

Jul 5, 2016
The Purge Takes on Politics in “Election Year”
Politics

The Purge Takes on Politics in “Election Year”

Jul 3, 2016
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

Jul 1, 2016
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"Independence Day: Resurgence" Review: A Great Patriotic Summer Treat
Columns

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

Jun 24, 2016
Columns

Finding Dory Review: A Heartwarming Family-friendly Adventure

Jun 17, 2016
Columns

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

May 31, 2016
HBO takes on President Johnson’s Bullying in 'All the Way'
Columns

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

May 22, 2016
Columns

Money Monster Review: Populist Thriller Takes on Big Business

May 13, 2016
Captain America: Civil War Review: Marvel movie thoughtful and action-packed
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Captain America: Civil War Review: Marvel movie thoughtful and action-packed

May 6, 2016
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Hollywood Takes on Snowden, Reagan and Chicago Gun Violence
Chicago

Hollywood Takes on Snowden, Reagan and Chicago Gun Violence

Apr 29, 2016
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

Apr 25, 2016
Disney

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

Apr 18, 2016
Hollywood

An Escape from the Angry Superheroes

Apr 13, 2016
The Boss: Vulgar Comedy one of the Year's Worst
Columns

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

Apr 8, 2016
Religious Dramas Making Box Office Waves in 2016
Faith

Religious Dramas Making Box Office Waves in 2016

Apr 5, 2016
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Columns

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

Apr 1, 2016
Batman v Superman Review: A Grim and Dispiriting Superhero Clash
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Batman v Superman Review: A Grim and Dispiriting Superhero Clash

Mar 25, 2016