The greatest praise for Joss Whedon’s creation is that it is plays to both the comic community and the regular movie patron. There are levels of accessibility to the film; jokes and references target the core comic audience. While it will certainly helps to know the back story, or at least seen the preceding “build […]
Dagger Movie Night: “Chronicle” – A Watchable Guilty Pleasure Lacking Storytelling Chops
For a film trying so hard to not be part of the superhero movie genre, “Chronicle” falls into the trap of embracing other, much worse genres. While it is easily watchable, it still fails to meet the basic criteria of storytelling and character development. Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their […]
‘Iron Man 2’ is Shiny and Hollow (Review)
Iron Man 2 (Paramount) “I have successfully privatized world peace,” gloats Tony Stark, the man inside the metal suit—the man who is Iron Man. Through dogged pride and sheer mechanical machismo, Iron Man has singlehandedly rid the world of conflict. What, then, is a superhero to do when the fate of the world is secure, […]
County Executive Craig Proclaims September 26, 2009 Superheroes Day in Bel Air
From Harford County government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Harford County Executive David R. Craig has proclaimed Saturday, September 26, 2009 as “Superheroes Day” in Bel Air. The County Executive made the announcement and presented a formal proclamation at the third annual Harford County Tourism Industry Networking Breakfast, Monday, September 21, 2009. “Superheroes Day” is […]