Spider-Man exploded in popularity in the 2000s as Sam Raimi’s first movie brought Spider-Man to our screens, but in the comics, Marvel reinvented everything fans knew about Spider-Man. This included some good points (excellent spiderman) and bad points (brand new day). Many of the changes came thanks to the run of writer J. Michael Straczynski, … Read more
It was an unassuming trip for the lanky British musician to visit his sister’s family in Benton, Illinois, in September 1963. he went camping. He jammed with local musicians. He drank root beer delivered to him on roller skates. He went to buy records. He bought a guitar. Then he went home. The next time … Read more
The X-Men and Avengers are two of the biggest teams in all of comics. Each cast is constantly rotated and updated, constantly adding new characters to the roster as the situation demands. However, the way you expand your roster is different. While the X-Men primarily add new heroes through the introduction of new mutants, the … Read more
Willamette Week is funded by readers like you. Please help us make our fearless local reporting free for everyone. Donate now to the Spring Member Drive. Every yen counts. Visitors to the halls of the Portland Art Museum this summer will notice an exhibit of extraordinary versatility, displaying everything from Martian screen-printed T-shirts to a … Read more
It’s been nine years since the post-apocalyptic series ended on HBO, and producer Michael Ellenberg is inspired by the show’s enduring legacy. Often associated with HBO; the sopranos and game of thronesit’s also home to some of the best post-apocalyptic shows of all time. This includes: the last of usis based on the hit video … Read more
dave mustaine suggests that his guitar influences went beyond the two “big four” bands with which he was directly associated. Mustaine’s early stint metallica Though it ended with his infamous 1983 firing, the split fueled years of bad blood that eventually led to the formation of his megadeth. He also passed each other for a … Read more
food network Tournament of Champions VII is already nearing its end and we’ll see who wins tonight. It’s a gift to see chefs we know top chef, master chefFood Network and more, even if you’re new to the game, compete in this simple, gimmick-free game. Of course, randomizers are a big gimmick, and slot machines … Read more
paramount Of all the Star Trek movies to date, Nicholas Meyer’s 1982 film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is generally agreed to be the best. Of course, this is a matter that can be passionately debated, and I’d hasten to declare that both Robert Wise’s … Read more
Bryan Cranston and Catherine O’Hara “30 Rock”Credit: NBC What you need to know Bryan Cranston credits Catherine O’Hara for teaching him how to balance comedic energy with rest while acting The two collaborated on multiple projects including: 30 locks and studio “God, I really miss her,” Cranston, 70, said in an interview. esquire Bryan Cranston … Read more
There is a moment when you stand in front of an Anthea Shinn painting and the scales begin to melt. The work first appears as an abstract field of indigo and mineral pigments. Gradually, they are reorganized into material and astronomical things. The arc of the gesture suggests the curvature of the spine and the … Read more