Les Franken (Michael Rapaport) is a parking enforcement officer (aka “meter maid”) who longs for something more exciting in his life. He is so painfully lonely that he feels like something is eating his soul a little bit everyday. In voiceover narration, Les tells us that he’s not really depressed,Continue Reading

Watchmen takes place in an alternate 1985. In this universe, President Nixon has been re-elected beyond the two terms he served in our universe. Also, the Vietnam War was won by the United States. Russia and the United States teeter on the brink of nuclear war. And superheroes have beenContinue Reading

Hancock (2008)

Superhero movies, as of late, have become rather predictable. The first movie gives us an origin story, then the sequel gives the hero the chance to really get a grip on his or her powers and face his ultimate nemesis, and then the third movie — if it gets madeContinue Reading

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

2003’s Hulk was, by most accounts, a disappointing comic book movie. Although it was directed by the highly acclaimed Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain), it was a little too cerebral and dramatic for most fans. Lee’s approach to the subject matter was novel but comic book fans tend to like moreContinue Reading