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Third Powers: Ranking the MCU’s parts three

The release of “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3” gives me the opportunity to combine two of my favorite things: the Marvel Cinematic Universe and subjective list-making. “Guardians” is the seventh franchise within the MCU to reach a third installment. Since my rankings of all 31 films ...

On the fence about ‘The Flash’

By Evan Bevins I’m conflicted about the upcoming “Flash” movie, and it isn’t even because of star Ezra Miller’s personal and legal issues. I hope Miller gets needed help and court proceedings aren’t negatively impacted (for or against Miller) by the actor’s celebrity. But I ...

‘Secrets of Dumbledore’ a success

The Harry Potter universe returned to theatres in April with “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the third movie in the “Fantastic Beasts” series. These movies have a lot of mixed reviews, and while I can see some of the viewpoints, overall, the movies are good and this ...

Three Batgirls, two Wolverines, one new name?

Back in 1993, after Superman died (for a little while), four newcomers each claimed to be the new (or, in some cases, old) Man of Steel. After the original returned, the other four hung around in one capacity or another for years, going by the handles Cyborg Superman, Eradicator, Steel and ...

I’m glad you liked it, I didn’t watch it

OK, it’s true. I haven’t seen “Titanic.” It’s nothing against the movie itself. I can’t say something’s bad if I haven’t seen it. It would be unfair to do that even if I suspect I wouldn’t like it, although that’s not the case with this movie. I’ve heard good ...

I love Titanic!

Since my time with the News and Sentinel, the movie Titanic has come up a few times and I was shocked that at least three coworkers had not seen the movie. How people had not seen such an iconic and timeless movie was beyond me. I thought I would share my thoughts on why everyone should watch ...

What does the box office have in store in COVID time?

Many cinemas in the U.S. "officially" reopened August 21, including the mega location chains Regal, Cinemark and AMC. Independents join their Top 3 exhibition leaders in opening (or re-opening) their doors. Ironically, the building buzz centers around a Labor Day opening, which in normal years ...

Entertainment Starved Audiences Return to Auto Theatres

"Let's go out to the drive in theater" in the 50s and 60s were a family and teen alternative to indoor theaters. Prices were lower (often opening a picture three to four weeks after the indoor debut), there were double and triple features, by the car load prices and dusk to dawn showings, and ...

Marvel-ous Movies to Share with Your Unsuspecting Loved Ones

The four walls that now consist of our entire universe since we are asked to "stay at home, don't leave home, work from home, and pretend that nothing exists outside your home" has given many cause to pause and push play on their Netflix subscriptions. With the addition of Disney+ to the ...

Shelter in place with these creepy classics

A subset of end of civilization films injects a biological disease. Some ("Andromeda Strain") follow a "rare" outbreak; others jump into an overwhelmed zombie sick populace, and a few imagine a strain spreading from contacts with other worlds.Where do the stories go and do many peg the ...