Constantine

Adapted from Alan Moore’s groundbreaking DC/Vertigo comic title, Constantine is sure to divide the series’ most rabid fans, but those who can set aside their preconceptions will discover one of the more artfully designed comic-based films in some time.

"...grim tone. This is not the Marvel Universe, where Spider-Man triumphs and things are Fantastic. Constantine may hobnob with..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Third Coast Invasion! Austin At San Diego Comic-Con

Mondo, 'Darksiders,' and 'Ultimate Spider-Man' at SDCC

"...creators and fans of local artist David Marquez (Ultimate Spider-Man, Fantastic Four: Season One) will want to be up..."

July 10, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Two (Extremely) Late-Night Observations

"...Franco straining for gravitas while saying things like “Kill Spider-Man, and I'll give you all the tritium you need...."

July 9, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

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

Get Caught in a Webb

Highlights from Marc Webb's keynote address

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

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...of the Flower Moon Oppenheimer Past Lives Poor Things Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Best Actress..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Sam Raimi makes the most Sam Raimi Marvel film imaginable

"...that one), and yes, the initial cinematic outings of Spider-Man was brought on to spearhead the newest Doctor Strange..."

May 6, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Wish

We just wish that this animated feature for Disney's 100th anniversary was better

"...is executed poorly, and especially glaring when films like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

New to DVD

This DVD compiles all of the cartoons featuring the Man Without Fear, in conjunction with last week's release of the live-action Ben Affleck Daredevil feature.

"...Daredevil vs. Spider-ManBuena Vista Home Entertainment ($19.99) It's a fittingly bold move..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Screens Feature by Michael Chamy

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

The heroes in a half shell evolve into their most stylish adventure yet

"...creative risk, Mutant Mayhem slots nicely alongside films like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Puss in Boots: The Last..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Kid-friendly battle of the high school sea monsters

"...and innovative films of the year (animated or not), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, as well as Disney/Pixar’s Elemental, whose..."

June 30, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Austin Film Critics Release 2018 Awards Nominee Lists

Roster includes new stunt and mo-cap categories

"...2 Isle of Dogs Mirai Ralph Breaks the Internet Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse Best Ensemble Avengers: Infinity War Black..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Comic Creator Spotlight on Sean McKeever: "I Went Off and Found My Voice"

For Free Comic Book Day we chat with Austin's sequential standouts

"...Essential bibliography: The Waiting Place (SLG Publishing); Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane (Marvel); Teen Titans (DC); Outpost Zero..."

May 5, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Morbius

Marvel's living vampire gets a Sony Spidey-verse spinoff

"...their existing crop of superheroes. Thus, Morbius, one of Spider-Man's allies and a sporadic member of his rogues' gallery...."

April 8, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Tarantino Costume Party Will Not Get Medieval On Your Ass

Andreas Fabis and Spider House bring the QT vibe and more

April 5, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

In Play

Michael Chamy gets caught in Spidey's web. On his Playstation2, that is.

"...Spider-ManActivision..."

June 7, 2002 Screens Feature by Michael Chamy

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 Mary..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2018's Best Films and More

If Beale Street Could Talk, The Favourite big winners

"...Best Animated Film: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (D: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and..."

Jan. 7, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Awful/Lucky Martha Kelly

Austin comedian Martha Kelly has two ways of looking at her improbable path to fame

"...actor fresh off filming a part in next summer's Spider-Man: Homecoming movie – unwittingly provides the perfect opening quote..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

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

Revenge of the Return of the Son of the Graphics Giveaway Begins!

If Scrooge McDuck, Bruce Wayne, and Veronica Lodge are giving away millions, it can only be Free Comic Book Day, Part IV

"...2001 to take advantage of the opening of the Spider-Man film, the giveaway generated a large enough response –..."

May 6, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Changes at Two Campus Cafes

The latest on Cactus Cafe and Spider House

Feb. 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Comic-Book Sidekick of Your Very Own?

Without ever having to wear a single bit of Spandex

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

July 5, 2012 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Batman

A new, brilliant, and bleaker caped crusader

"...with his own riff on the unmasking sequence from Spider-Man 2). What Riddler is doing is nakedly political, and..."

March 4, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantasia Review: Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

An overdue tribute to one of the greats of animation

"...Hosoda (Summer Wars, Mirai), and , and Rodney Rothman (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse). Yet what he did for them..."

Aug. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blood Fest

Comedy-horror provides plenty of GIF-able gags

"...North Austin location) between Dax, Sam (Gabriel), and Krill (Spider-Man: Homecoming's Batalon) is upbeat and cute, and the opening..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Hightower Report

Spider-Man gets kicked out of baseball; Bush and Rummy deny responsibility for torture

"...cash. It seems that Columbia is launching a new Spider-Man movie this summer, so it offered team owners $3.6..."

May 28, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Page Two

An exhilarating account of how the Zephyr Skating team changed skateboarding forever, Dogtown and Z-Boys finally opens at Dobie on Friday; in a summer of some truly great movies, it's a ripping piece of street storytelling not to be missed, even if you don't care about the sport.

"...heaven for the past couple of weeks, starting with Spider-Man, which was more fun and a better movie than..."

May 31, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...(India) / Company: Plexus / Title Designer: Yashoda Parthasarthy Spider-Man Homecoming Main On End Titles / Company: Perception /..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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