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Martha Thomases: Iron Man & Iron Mothers

Kind of a Mother’s Day column. But we’re, you know, behind:

Guy-Pearce-Aldrich-Killian-Iron-Man-3-Posterby Martha Thomases

Like everyone else in the United States, I saw Iron Man 3  last weekend with my illustrious colleague,Mike Gold. I went for the explosions. I went to see my future husband, Robert Downey Jr. I went because I love Kiss Kiss Bang Bang by Shane Black beyond all reason.

And I had a good time. But, as time goes on and I have time to consider what I saw, there is one thing that bugs me. If spoilers are going to bother you, depending on your standards for what constitutes a spoiler, you may want to stop reading now. read article

Superman shows up at Comic Con

Well hello there, Henry.

by Kathy Fuller

‘Man Of Steel’ Footage Debuts At Comic-Con As Zach Snyder Introduces Superman Actor Henry Cavill
by Sandy Cohen 

SAN DIEGO — There are lots of people dressed like Superman at Comic-Con, but the real guy – or at least the actor playing him in the latest Superman film – made a surprise appearance at the fan festival.

“Man of Steel” director Zack Snyder presented new footage from the film on Saturday and introduced star Henry Cavill to an audience of more than 6,000 fans.

The British actor said “it’s a dream come true” to play the iconic superhero, but confessed “it is pretty intense.” read article