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Comics: Johns returns Superboy to Legion of Super-Heroes
Forget turning lemons into lemonade. I'm beginning to think writer Geoff Johns can turn lemons into fine wine.
Johns has gained a reputation for fixing characters that have become radioactive because various revamps have made their histories too convoluted. He did it with Hawkman, he did it with the 1960s Green Lantern and Flash, and now he's doing it with the Legion of Super-Heroes.
On HBO: Documentary on Obama campaign
A viewer's political allegiance will largely dictate whether he or she chooses to watch HBO's "By the People: The Election of Barack Obama" (9 p.m. Tuesday). For virulent Obama opponents, the documentary represents just another opportunity to paint the media with an extra-large Obama-lovers brush. For supporters, it's a chance to re-live the president's rise to power.
Tuned In: Pink Martini shakes, stirs and chills... Los Lobos
"SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS," Pink Martini (Heinz)
Pink Martini is talented enough to deliver a fine classical album yet much too twisted to do anything so straightforward.
The 12-piece act from Portland, Ore., hops into a time/travel machine for "Splendor in the Grass," its fourth release since 1997, and drops in on at least four different continents and a half dozen decades.
Late night TV gets diverse comics
During last week's season finale of "Real Time With Bill Maher," newsman Chris Matthews ribbed the host about the evening's lineup: five middle-aged white guys. It wouldn't have taken a "Dateline" investigation for Matthews to take the observation one step further.
New music from The Swell Season, Michael Buble
THE SWELL SEASON
"Strict Joy" (Anti-)
3 1/2 stars
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, the couple we fell for swiftly in the movie "Once," became real-life partners and then, sadly, split up since we last heard from them.
How the actors prepped for 'A Serious Man'
TORONTO - A playful note at the end of "A Serious Man" affirms: "No Jews were harmed in the making of this motion picture."
Actress Sari Lennick, however, did sacrifice her long blond hair and Richard Kind, his waistline and vanity.
Family Film: New movies, including 'This Is It'
A guide to movies from a family perspective:
"This Is It"
-- Rated: PG.
-- Suitable for: School-age children who can sit attentively through a 112-minute movie and appreciate its subject matter.
Marvez: Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff team up at TNA Wrestling
It's 1994 all over again.
At least that's what TNA Wrestling is hoping after signing deals this week with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff.
Morrow-TV: Brace yourselves, 'V' landing on ABC
When will we Earthlings ever learn?
Whenever an alien and a spaceship pop up, it's never good news. And when 29 spaceships suddenly appear, hovering over capitals of the world, we're all taken aback before those sweet-talking aliens start making grand promises.
Alex Marvez's weekly look at professional wrestling
It's 1994 all over again.
At least that's what TNA Wrestling is hoping after signing deals this week with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff.
