It has taken three movies to get here, but Marvel has fully embraced the transformation of Thor into a genuine comedy star. There’s always been a sly sense of humor to the studio’s stories centered around the Norse thunder god, even in Kenneth Branagh’s more operatic first outing. But with each subsequent installment, tongue was […]
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Film review: “In the Heart of the Sea”
Two years after capturing the adrenaline-fueled world of Formula One racing with thrilling panache in “Rush,” director Ron Howard attempts to do the same for the 19th-century whaling industry with “In the Heart of the Sea.” Reteaming with his “Rush” leading man, Chris Hemsworth, as well as a number of the major behind-the-scenes crew — […]
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“Thor: The Dark World”
The latest chapter in Marvel Studios’ ever-expanding big-screen universe, “Thor: The Dark World” picks up not long after the events of 2012’s “The Avengers” to check in on the continuing adventures of the heroic Norse god. Much like how “Iron Man 3” found Tony Stark in a darker place, suffering from PTSD after his near-death […]
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On the right track
I’ve always considered Ron Howard a talented director, but never one who gets me excited when I see his name attached to a movie. I think it’s because, while he is responsible for a lot of good movies (some, like “Apollo 13,” I’d even call great), he’s also responsible for cinematic travesties like “How the […]
