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What parents should know about 'Iron Man 3'

Saturday, May 4, 2013 A guide to movies from a family perspective:‘‘Iron Man 3”Rated: PG-13.Suitable for: Mature tweens and older.What you should know: Robert Downey Jr. returns as Iron Man. Still haunted by events in New... more

New director allows Tony Stark/Iron Man to show off his mettle

Steve Salles Friday, May 3, 2013 Does the armor make the man, or vice versa?That’s the question raised in this third installment of the “Iron Man” franchise, and it’s a pretty good one.Instead of getting too bogged down in the... more

Terrence Malick's 'To the Wonder' a movie without a script

Steve Salles Friday, May 3, 2013 When director Terrence Malick’s trusted friend and longtime cinematographer calls “To the Wonder” “abstract,” you may want to take notice.His last film, “The Tree of Life,” was based on Malick’s life... more

'Hava Nagila: The Movie' answers why song is so popular

Steve Salles Friday, May 3, 2013 “Hava Nagila” is the quintessential standard song played at nearly every Jewish celebration, but where did it come from? And why has it become so popular over the years?I’ll give you a couple of... more

'Gimme the Loot' strange but charming

Steve Salles Friday, May 3, 2013 Two Brooklyn teens, Malcolm and Sofia, have been best friends for years, sharing a love of music, the New York street scene and the art of graffiti.Of course, one man’s art is another man’s cleanup,... more

Oscar-winning 'Argo' debuts in May film series at Pleasant Valley Library

Thursday, May 2, 2013 Take a trip in the way-back machine to high school, or enjoy some action-packed adventures, during new movie series playing in May at various branches of the Weber County Library.Admission to all... more

'Django Unchained' among free films at Weber libraries

Thursday, May 2, 2013 Time to take an unexpected journey down to one of the local branches of the Weber County Library to watch free movies.Films playing in upcoming days:• “Django Unchained” (2012, R) starts at 2 p.m.... more

'Pain & Gain' leads domestically, 'Iron Man 3' opens big overseas

David Germain Monday, April 29, 2013 LOS ANGELES — "Iron Man 3" was the heavy-lifter at theaters with a colossal overseas debut that overshadowed a gang of mercenary bodybuilders in a sleepy pre-summer weekend at the domestic box office... more

‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ among best films of 2012, coming on DVD

Steve Salles Monday, April 29, 2013 Capsule reviews, by Standard-Examiner movie critic Steve Salles, of this week’s releases on DVD:SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK **** (R) Language and some sexual content/nudity. A bipolar man (Bradley Cooper... more

What parents should know about 'Mud,' 'Sapphires'

Saturday, April 27, 2013 ''Mud"Rated: PG-13.Suitable for: Teens and up.What you should know: Two 14-year-old Arkansas boys meet a man (Matthew McConaughey) hiding out on a Mississippi River island and decide to try to help... more