Sep 16th, 2008 · The Grand Canyon's rafting season is ending, after giving thousands of visitors one-of-a-kind memories. The guides that take them downriver are like larger-than-life superheroes. And that can be hard to walk away from.
Jul 31st, 2008 · In a summer of forward-looking superhero films and sci-fi flicks, Transsiberian revives the Russian crime drama. This cool thriller offers it all: seedy mobsters, stunning snowscapes and even a suitcase full of babushka dolls.
Jul 24th, 2008 · This summer has offered a feast of superhero flicks — from Iron Man, to The Incredible Hulk, to The Dark Knight. But despite their box-office success, New York Times film critic A.O. Scott warns that comic book movies may have hit their peak this summer — and that it will all be disappointing sequels from here.
Jul 24th, 2008 · For its 10th album, Superhero Brother, G. Love & Special Sauce pulls back from the numerous guest appearances heard on recent albums and instead focuses on the core group. Hear G. Love perform solo versions of songs from the new album at WXPN.
Jul 24th, 2008 · Every kid who ever felt like a dork for obsessing over comic books can feel at home today. The annual Comic Con Convention begins Thursday in San Diego. More than 125,000 people are expected. Many dress as superheroes like Batman. Others attend panel discussions on subjects such as the "Klingon Lifestyle," based on Star Trek.
Jul 17th, 2008 · The Dark Knight, the new Batman film with Christian Bale in the title role, may be the most hopeless, despairing comic-book movie in memory. It creates a world where being a superhero is at best a double-edged sword and any triumph is likely to be short-lived.
Jul 16th, 2008 · Batman returns to the big screen Friday with the release of The Dark Knight. It's the latest in a spate of recent movies about superheroes. It's also the latest round in the contest between two giants of the comic book industry: DC and Marvel.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · Quake in fear, puny humans! Spandex-clad superbeings have engineered a mass escape. From big screens and billboards to bus ads and even bookshelves: this summer, nowhere is safe from superheroes.