— by BEN FOWLER — Ol’ Shellhead had no way of living up to the hype and momentum gained from his previous and debutant outing on the big screen. “Iron Man 2” is certainly no slouch when it comes to action and adventure, it just seemed in so many places to…jar. We [...]
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Trailer Talk: ‘The Other Guys’
— by ALEXA MILAN — We’ve seen countless stories about fearless cops who never hesitate to save the day, but what about the other cops they work with? What are they like? That’s exactly what director Adam McKay’s latest film, “The Other Guys,” seeks to answer[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Mother and Child’
— by RACHEL COYNE — I know that parent-children relationships can be complicated, but this is crazy. There is so much going on in the trailer for “Mother and Child,” so you better be on your toes: A surprisingly old-looking Annette Bening pines for the child that she gave up years ag[...]
About That ‘Thor’ Movie …
— by CAM SMITH — I was never much of a “Thor” enthusiast in my formative years. Though I could appreciate the visual delights and imagination of his elaborately-scaled universe, and the villainous Loki and formidable Absorbing Man, the comic’s heavy emphasis on quasi-Shakespearean [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Iron Man 2’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — There is no question that for me, “Iron Man 2” is the biggest movie coming out in 2010. So now that the trailer has finally arrived, you can imagine it’s kind of a big deal. If you want “Iron Man 2” to have epic action and sly humor, [...]
Under Review: ‘Astro Boy’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — “Astro Boy” is based on the 1950s Japanese comic series which was later adapted for television screens in 1963. Years later, the overseas hit enjoyed success in the American market. It has been remade once again but this time it’s being released in theaters[...]