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Month: June 2011

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So Many Superheroes

June 5, 2011 The Astor Theatre BlogLeave a comment

There was a moment in director Sam Raimi’s Spider-man (2002) that set imaginations on fire back in 2002; the superhero genre was back and far bigger than ever. Marvel Comics had kicked things off two years earlier with Bryan Singer’s X-Men (2000), but it was really Raimi – using timeless elements honed from decades of… Continue reading So Many Superheroes

Coming Soon · Superheroes

Thor / Iron Man

June 4, 2011 The Astor Theatre BlogLeave a comment

I’m sure by now that everyone is aware of what MARVEL studios are doing with their most recent string of superhero films, but in case you aren’t here’s a quick run-down. Starting in 2008 with the surprise hit Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr., MARVEL studios have embarked upon a journey no comic book franchise… Continue reading Thor / Iron Man

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