Apparently I acted too hastily. Forty-five years later, comic books are the common currency of contemporary Hollywood.
Today’s mass moviegoers might not read novels or go to Broadway plays. But they sure know Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and, now, Iron Man.
This should be the point where your grumpy critic goes on a rant against cultural trash and [...]
4
Jun
no comment
17
May
I always get a kick out of the asparagus grower along Quebec Highway 323 who, at this time of year, uses his mower to write the word “Asperges” in large, flowing letters in the grass on a hillside across from his farm.
It’s a cheap and novel way of advertising — and visible evidence of the [...]
21
Feb
Now
showing
Some reviews originate at other newspapers that do not award star ratings.
Here are selected minireviews of films in theaters, listed alphabetically.
“27 Dresses”
Romantic comedy **1/2* PG-13. Katherine Heigl stars as not-so-plain Jane, the dependable friend that every bride leans on when that special day comes along. Jane is the ultimate bridesmaid, helping with the planning, the [...]
21
Feb
Now
showing
Some reviews originate at other newspapers that do not award star ratings.
Here are selected minireviews of films in theaters, listed alphabetically.
“27 Dresses”
Romantic comedy **1/2* PG-13. Katherine Heigl stars as not-so-plain Jane, the dependable friend that every bride leans on when that special day comes along. Jane is the ultimate bridesmaid, helping with the planning, the [...]
29
Dec
It’s never happened in all the time we’ve been doing this: Associated Press reviewers David Germain and Christy Lemire agree on the year’s best film. Here’s how the rest shake out. The top 10 films of 2007, according to AP Movie Writer David Germain: 1. “No Country for Old Men” — [...]
29
Dec
It’s never happened in all the time we’ve been doing this: Associated Press reviewers David Germain and Christy Lemire agree on the year’s best film. Here’s how the rest shake out. The top 10 films of 2007, according to AP Movie Writer David Germain: 1. “No Country for Old Men” — [...]
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