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Movie Review: Same ol’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” or Not

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Roger Moore

The theory that any movie is improved by the presence of Jon Bernthal gets a stern test in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” As grumpy, crusty, gun-crazy Frank Castle, aka “The Punisher,” reluctant sidekick to Spider-Man, Bernthal curses, sticks his nose … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: This “Fantastic Four” take their stumbling, humorless “First Steps”

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Roger Moore

Comic book cinema goes Mid Century Marvel for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” a sleek and gorgeous looking reboot of this franchise that harks back to Fantastic 4 comic and TV cartoon’s heyday. The film’s true star is production designer … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Marvel’s New “A” Team earns its asterisk — “Thunderbolts*”

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Roger Moore

It takes a solid hour to get going, and pretty much as long to identify its characters. Good luck if you buy a ticket and show up without more background than you typically need to know for a comic book … Continue reading →

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