Topic: Summer Movies

Can Batman Save the Summer?

Warner Bros.

Yet another new trailer for next month's The Dark Knight Rises has been released, leading us to wonder, is Batman the summer's last hope?

By Connor Simpson

Jun 12, 2012

$170 Million Can Buy Half a Good Summer Movie

Reshoots and personel changes have plagued the production of World War Z, but its $170 million plus budget (so far) has apparently produced a great first half. Now they have to pay for a better ending. 

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By Jen Doll

May 7, 2012

On the Importance of Having Superheroes

The Avengers has managed to take in more than $640 million worldwide in the last 12 days and set a new opening weekend record. What is it about superheroes that we can't get enough of?

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 29, 2012

'The Avengers' and Superhero Fatigue

Marvel Studios has released a new, full-length trailer for their upcoming superhero mashup The Avengers. So that's mildly exciting, eh?

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2011

Get a Taste of the Sarah Palin Movie

A trailer for the most unreal summer blockbuster is here

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 15, 2011

What the Tweet?

Chimps, Newt Gingrich and Daguerrerotyped Boyfriends

All the tweets that tied us up in knots Wednesday

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 10, 2011

Critics Divided Over How Nostalgic They Got During 'Super 8'

The movie takes inspiration from 1980s adventures, but some found it unconvincing

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