Tag Archive: Andrew Garfield

Jul 08

“Amazing Spider-Man” delves into superhero’s dark side

High school student Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) becomes a costumed crime fighter in "The Amazing Spider-Man."

Moody “Spider-Man” reboot offers a more melodramatic take on the origin story Spider-Man has always been a kid at heart. Blessed with honor-student smarts and the loose-limbed grace of a track star, Spider-Man — aka Peter Parker, high school student — is energetic, exuberant and infinitely approachable. Imagine Jimmy Olsen without the freckles, say, or …

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Feb 19

Heath Ledger’s last stand

Heath Ledger shines in his final film, "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus"

Heath Ledger plays only a small part of “Imaginarium,” but the specter of his death hangs over the entire film. Every time we see him on screen, we can’t help wondering if it’s for the last time.