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The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen. Lifestyle writer Jonathan Shelby gives his picks for what he's watching this weekend. (Northern Star File Photo)

Nostalgic 2000s shows, film to watch this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 18, 2023

Finally, Friday is almost upon us, and you know what that means. Grab your popcorn and movie glasses, because it's showtime. “THE BATMAN” 2004 ANIMATED SERIES (NETFLIX) The Batman (2004) is an animated series that starts with our favorite caped...

Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., uses the Iron Man helmet to record himself in "Avengers: Endgame." The 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being released today and will conclude the devastating events of "Avengers: Infinity War."

Marvel Cinematic Universe evolves film itself

By Parker Otto | April 25, 2019

Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., uses the Iron Man helmet to record himself in "Avengers: Endgame." The 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being released today and will conclude the devastating events of "Avengers: Infinity War."

Hero films growing darker

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 23, 2017

It seems superhero films are no longer for 5-year-old boys and faint-hearted moviegoers, as their themes have grown darker, visuals more graphic and ratings exceeding PG-13, beginning a new era of what audience members deem a "hero."With great box office...

“The Avengers: Age Of Ultron,” which was released in theaters Friday included massive scenes of action and dazzling development of characters like Captain America, the leader of The Avengers.

Avengers sequel marvels with action, development

By Andrew Roberts | May 4, 2015

“The Avengers: Age of Ultron” was a non-stop chunk of pure action peppered with razor-sharp characteristics and downright clever humor.Characters who viewers have grown to love, like Captain America, Thor and Iron Man, evolved with excellent and raw...

Latest ‘Iron Man’ has darker edge

By David Stenger | May 6, 2013

Set aside the witty one-liners and prepare to be on your seat cheering on Tony Stark through all the mayhem and mishaps in “Iron Man 3.” “Iron Man 3” was released Friday, and it has had second-biggest opening since “The Avengers,” which also...

Instruments are a work of art

By Troy Doetch | April 11, 2011

Because I scavenge music stores with an almost sexual intensity, corporate instrument franchises can seem salacious. It is unnerving to watch a Gretsch Electromatic being used for a tone-deaf 14-year-old’s rendition of "Iron Man." It seems wrong to...