The Amazing Spider-Man 2

More proves to be less for Spidey this time out.

"...the public clamor for a cinematic reboot of the Spider-Man origin story in 2012, a mere decade after Sam..."

May 2, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Swings Into Action with 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Director

Film fest adds major names plus eight new films to the slate

"...to swing into action: Mark Webb, director of The Amazing Spider-Man, is the final name added to the keynote..."

Feb. 12, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Meh might be a better name for this dullish retread.

"...The Amazing Spider-Meh is a better-suited title for Marvel's reboot of..."

July 6, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back (again)

"...reshuffling the deck, let’s just all pretend 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man never happened – but director Watts returns your..."

July 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Spider-Man 2

Even superheroes have to do their own laundry in Sam Raimi's truly spectacular vision that combines human pathos and breathtaking action.

"...responsibility," may be the one thought echoing foremost in Spider-Man’s mind, but it’s enormously clear that this sage bit..."

July 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...possible for me to assemble one of the most amazing all-star groups of musicians I could ever dream of;..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Medicine Man

Up a Tree With Greg Ashley

"..."It's amazing, that sound, the way it was recorded – that's..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Get Caught in a Webb

Highlights from Marc Webb's keynote address

"...(500) Days of Summer or his rebooting of The Amazing Spider-Man franchise? Or possibly, prior to that you noticed..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Great Scott!

Edgar Wright and his Scott Pilgrim cast touch down in Austin

"...jerky heart in a way that even Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films – or for that matter Tim Burton's Batmans..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...don't worry, gentle readers, we've got you better than Spider-Man got Gwen Stacey (too soon?). How's about every film..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Comic-Book Sidekick of Your Very Own?

Without ever having to wear a single bit of Spandex

"...the obvious – although I should say I'd buy Amazing Spider-Man #1 all day long – but for modern..."

July 5, 2012 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Monster Magnet Comic Con: Dave Wyndorf

A G-rated ‘Last Patrol’ from the Silver Age

"...DW: I know – it’s amazing. And Austin’s one of the best places to play..."

Nov. 26, 2013 Music Post by Michael Toland

Hey Kids! Free Comics!

The folks who make and sell comic books are hoping that a promotional giveaway of 2 million comics after the release of the Spider-Man movie will rescue their ailing industry.

"...On Friday, May 3, the amazing Spider-Man will swing onto the silver screen to save..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Yvette Reynolds, in their letter from June 7 ["Postmarks: 'Spider-Man' Too Violent," June 7], blame the Chronicle's movie reviewer..."

June 14, 2002 Column

Comics Worth Spending Money on

Three Chronicle writers recommend 14 current comics, from standard superhero fare to funny-animal satire to slice-of-life drama.

"...Amazing Spider-Man..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Savlov Doesn't Get Comic Book Movies?

"...makes a similar analogy when it comes to The Amazing Spider-Man [Film Listings, July 6]. He praises Tobey Maguire's..."

July 9, 2012 Postmarks

The Night Gwen Stacy Died

This oddly beautiful debut novel could garner a million no-prizes.

"...depths – with that whole climactic story arc (issues #121-122 of The Amazing Spider-Man), and she's done this in..."

Aug. 7, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Spriggan

"...would be if he possessed the balletic superpowers of Spider-Man and a body suit that fires grappling hooks, is..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Movie Review by Jay Hardwig

DVD Watch: 'Dinotasia'

'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' meets 'Jurassic Park'

"...The Amazing Spider-Man: Remember, kids, if you buy this latest rehashing..."

Nov. 6, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...5. Ultimate Spider-Man..."

July 6, 2001 Books Column

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The slang-slinging, sewer-dwelling, pizza-loving lot are back.

"...The Wolverine and the toxin-minded ticking clock from The Amazing Spider-Man the year before...."

Aug. 15, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Breathe

Andrew Garfield stars in this biopic of a British responaut and advocate for the disabled

"...the mid-Fifties, Cavendish, played by a game Garfield (The Amazing Spider-Man), was paralyzed from the neck down after contracting..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

HavenCon Creates Safe Spaces for Gaymers

LGBTQ gaming culture convention returns for its third year

"...Phil Jimenez, the artist behind Wonder Woman and The Amazing Spider-Man; Alexa Heart, a trans cosplayer who discusses how..."

April 26, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Anonymity: Never Gonna Give You Up

Is 4chan Internet freedom's best hope?

"...To crib from The Amazing Spider-Man (and why not? This is the anime-mad 4chan..."

March 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Film Flam

Pacino sightings, plus SXSW keynote drama

"...• Finally, a new trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 proves we'll watch Andrew Garfield do just..."

Dec. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Journey Into Clarity #83

For years he'd blamed his sister for destroying his comic book, a book worth over two grand today. Looking back at a painful memory brings Wayne Alan Brenner that much closer to understanding why losing that darned comic book at age seven meant so much.

"...The Amazing Spider-Man. Superman. The Fantastic Four. Batman. The Incredible Hulk...."

Dec. 24, 1999 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Bestsellers, 2001

"...4. Amazing Spider-Man No. 36..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Books Feature

If You Like the Ramones ...

Two hundred add-ons to your Ramones collection

"...Mighty Mouse and Woody Woodpecker, Mad magazine and The Amazing Spider-Man, Freaks and Nightmare Alley, Hogan's Heroes and The..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Spoilers, Sweetie

NATO declares war on trailers that ruin the movie

"...of Andrew Garfield and incomplete effects to know that Amazing Spider-Man 2 is coming?..."

Jan. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: XX versus XY

Female-centric horrors Witching & Bitching, Life After Beth

"...DaHaan, last seen as Harry Obsorn in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, returns to the thoughtful, revisionist genre work..."

Oct. 21, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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