Hollywood Releases Preview – June, 2011
by HELEN GEIB
The count stands at three family films, two comic book movies, J.J. Abrams channeling Steven Spielberg, and the obligatory raunchy comedy of the month. The Hollywood Releases Preview “Visual Edition” returns for June. Jump to the end for the full releases list with links to the films’ IMDb pages.
My Life As an Indy Moviegoer – May, 2011 Recap
by HELEN GEIB
A monthly series in which I relate my reflections on life as an independent-minded moviegoer in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Last month I saw the three movies I wanted to see at the multiplex: Fast Five, Thor, and Kung Fu Panda 2. They were all a lot of fun and they were all better than I expected. I’d happily see a sequel to each. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was neither fun nor better than I expected. The franchise officially wore out its welcome with this entry and it would take a lot to get me back to the theater for the next one. Assuming there is a next one, which seems a pretty safe assumption given the already stupendous grosses. Read more 
Best Comic Book Movies?
by HELEN GEIB
Whether you see it as a golden age for comic book movies or just an overloaded age, there’s no fighting the deluge. In this month of X-Men: First Class and Green Lantern, with Thor and Priest to our left and Captain America and The Smurfs to our right, let’s talk about movies made from comics.
What’s the best comic book movie? The most overrated? The most underrated? And the evergreen topic for debate- because there are just so many contenders for the title: What’s the worst comic book movie ever made?
