Tag Archives: Captain America

The Best Superhero Movies Of All Time?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by jlmicek

So that’s the question that the good folks over at DigitalSpyUk are posting to their readers this morning. So I figured I’d get in on the act as well. What is the best superhero flick of all time? Is it … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on August 1, 2011 by jlmicek

Good Monday Morning, Everyone. Little blue people partly ruled the box office this weekend. And we’re not talking about those of you who were holding your breath waiting for a debt deal in Washington. Nosirree, Bob. As implausible as it … Continue reading →

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Dark Knight, Spiderman Tops THR’s List of “The Top 10 Summer Superheroes.”

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Ahhh … Summer. Where would we be without the filmed adventures of some costumed do-gooder to offer us some respite from the heat? In recognition of the fact that Superheroes rule at the cinema during the dog days of summer, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office: The Reign of the Superheroes Continues.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by jlmicek

“Captain America: The First Avenger” rocketed to the top of the weekend’s box office heap, finally breaking Harry Potter’s death-grip on the top spot. Here’s the weekend, by the numbers. Name: Weekend: Total Haul: 1. Captain America $65.8m $65.8m 2. … Continue reading →

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Captain America: The First Avenger (USA, 2011).

Posted on July 25, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: Captain America, The First Avenger Release Date: 2011 Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (screenplay); Joe Simon and Jack Kirby (comic book). Director: Joe Johnston. Cast: Chris Evans: Captain America/Steve Rogers Hayley Atwell: Peggy Carter Sebastian Stan: James Buchanan … Continue reading →

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Marvel Releases Avengers Concept Art.

Posted on July 24, 2011 by jlmicek

So here’s a serious Moment of Geek for all you Avengers fans. The folks at Marvel have released concept art for three of the big players in next summer’s Avengers extravaganza: Scarlett Joahannson’s “Black Widow,” Jeremy Renner’s “Hawkeye” and Chris … Continue reading →

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San Diego ComicCon Photo Highlights.

Posted on July 24, 2011 by jlmicek

The good folks at G4 have all the San Diego ComicCon coverage you’re ever going to need. And that includes a motherlode of photos from the annual geek love-in. Of course, no ComicCon would be complete without a Slave Leia … Continue reading →

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“Captain America” Reviews Roll In.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Looks like it’s going to be a good opening weekend for everyone’s favorite star-spangled superhero. Marvel’s film adaptation of “Captain America” is getting warm reviews as it opens in American theaters. Here’s a brief sampling of what they’re saying: Slate’s … Continue reading →

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Early Buzz For Captain America: “Weighty and Substantial.”

Posted on July 21, 2011 by jlmicek

The movie doesn’t open until tomorrow, but here’s an advance review from the Associated Press (via @WashPo): “Captain America: The First Avenger” — The last Marvel Comics setup for next summer’s all-star blockbuster “The Avengers” finds Chris Evans starring as … Continue reading →

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