A “Marvel”-ous Beginning: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of “Iron Man.”

By Michael LyonsIt’s what Super Hero movies are all about.“Iron Man” debuted ten years ago this summer: a compelling origin story filled with terrific action set pieces, sharp humor, a lead character full of charm, timely themes and yes, even heart.Based on the Marvel comic book that dates back to 1963, “Iron Man” also...

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Many Happy “Returns”: Laugh Away Tax Day with Two Classic Sitcoms

By Michael LyonsFor many, April 17th will be just another Tuesday.  Others, however, have seen that deadline looming like a dark cloud on an every approaching horizon.Tax Day.A large part of our collective, responsible society, who have procrastinated since W2’s made their first appearance in their mailboxes earlier...

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Before “Player One” was “Ready”: Video Game Movies of the ‘80’s

By Michael LyonsIt may be Spring of 2018, but “Ready Player One” makes it feel like Summer in the ‘80’s.Steven Spielberg’s immensely entertaining adaptation of Ernest Cline’s novel tells the tale of a future in which society escapes into a virtual world called the Oasis.  Young Wade Watts races against other players...

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