Tag Archives: superhero
"Iron Man 2"? Try "Iron Man 2.0"
Slick, sexy sequel “Iron Man 2” is just as fun as the original If “Iron Man” was a plucky prototype, “Iron Man 2” is the refined, polished floor model. An entertaining romp from subdued start to explosive finish, “Iron Man 2.0” represents a sterling sophomore effort for director Jon Favreau and company, packed with all […]
Free Comic Book Day
San Luis Obispo store celebrates Free Comic Book Day With cool comics online, great graphic novels on the shelves and a slew of superhero movies in the works, it’s a good time to be a comic book fan. This Saturday, Captain Nemo Comics & Games in San Luis Obispo will be handing out free comic […]
"Kick-Ass" celebrates, satirizes comic book roots
Fierce and funny, “Kick-Ass” pays irreverent homage to superheroes Dave Lizewski, the costumed crime-fighter in “Kick-Ass,” is no Bruce Wayne. Unlike Batman’s playboy millionaire alter-ego, Dave (Aaron Johnson) is a superhero-obsessed high schooler who lives with his widowed dad in New York City. He has no tragic past, no training, no special skills to speak […]
Wolverine: Don't make him mad
Anger management: Wolverine’s dark past catches up to him in “X-Men Origins” Feeling frustrated? Here’s Wolverine’s handy five-step guide to venting, courtesy of Ol’ Snickety himself. Find a clean, even, well-lit surface. Drop to your knees. Tilt your head back. Unleash your rage at the heavens with a roar that seems rent from the very […]
The Talented Mr. Norton
As “The Incredible Hulk” shows, Edward Norton excels at Jekyll-and-Hyde roles I’ll admit it. When I heard that Edward Norton was starring in “The Incredible Hulk,” I had my doubts. For starters, Norton is a tall, nebbish actor known more for smarts and swagger than kicking butt. He tends to star in anguished dramas and […]
Movie list-o-mania
Read my list: From “Condorman” to “Raiders of the Last Ark” I love lists. It may the last vestiges of a Type A personality or a tiny twinge of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but I’ve always found the making and reading of lists rather enjoyable. There’s something comforting about being able to organize movies or circus performers […]
My date with Spidey
Ever wonder what it’s like to attend a midnight premiere of one of the summer’s most anticipated movies? Here’s a blow-by-blow account of my journey to see “Spider-Man 3” at San Luis Obispo’s Fremont Theatre. 6 p.m. Thursday: Six hours until midnight moving showing. Ticket (purchased Tuesday afternoon): check. Knitting and David Sedaris book: double-check. […]
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