Review~ Over-used Plot & Paltrow Spoil Downey Jr’s Latest Venture; Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3 review, at marcwinger.com

Iron Man 3 review, at marcwinger.com

Iron Man 3, with Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle & Gwyneth Paltrow.  Director, Shane Black.  Formulaic movies aren’t something that I mind, all that much.  I’ve used the phrase “known quantity” previously.  Not everything has to be a surprise.  New or original.  But please, the old  Continue reading

Review~ Final Brooding Darkness Hits With Vigor, Christian Bale & Gary Oldman; The Dark Knight Rises

  The Dark Knight Rises, with Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine.  Christopher Nolan, Director.  Those who know of, or always followed the adventures of Batman will appreciate the tradition of the Caped Crusader, his wars with himself & intolerance of injustice.  Those that grew up with Batman of the “comic books”, the great art & monthly adventures will understand the deep meanings of personal turmoil & unhappiness embodied in the character of Batman.  This last interpretation of Nolan’s Dark Knight was an Continue reading