Captain America Does (Surprisingly) Well Overseas

Edited 8/10 934 I am not surprised that “Captain America: The First Avenger” is doing well in the United States.  It’s a well-done, entertaining film, though it does revolve around a superhero that, in a very real sense, embodies many uniquely American dreams and aspirations, so if it weren’t doing well here, I’d be shocked. […]

‘Serena Kyle’ Pics From ‘Batman Rises’

Edited 8/5 1109 1116 2047 Various blogs have already posted images of  Anne Hathaway as “Serena Kyle” from Christopher Nolan’s upcoming “The Dark Knight Rises,” so of course I am going to as well, though with a caveat: I am not particularly crazy about what Chris Nolan is doing with the franchise.  Sure it’s profitable, […]

Cowboys Vs. Smurfs

According to Deadline Raja Gosnell’s “The Smurfs” is stronger than anyone–including me–has anticipated (or that Cowboys & Aliens is weaker, depending upon how you look at it).  Weekend box office for both films is running neck and neck. I am not sure why this is, though it’s interesting because, while Box Office Mojo doesn’t list […]

‘Captain America’ Review

Edited 7/25 917, 949, 950, 951 If you’re looking for a Captain America whose roots drink heavily of the 1940’s, you’re in the wrong movie.  If you’re looking for nostalgic entertainment of a time that’s in the vein of Indiana Jones, you’re found it. Karina Longworth, of The Village Voice, criticizes Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: […]

‘Captain America’ Vs. The World

Edited 7/23 1202 Captain America has pulled in a total of $66 million from Thursday to Friday,  making for the biggest opening for a superhero film this summer, beating “Thor,” “X-Men: First Class,” and “Green Lantern.” Here’s a little clip of a patriotic (and frankly jingoistic) vein to celebrate (though the language is a little […]