Blogcritics Author: C. Silva

Lakers-Spurs: The Rebirth of Another Classic NBA Rivalry

C. Silva — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:15:10 EDT

Wondering where all the classic NBA rivalries went? Don't look farther than the Western Conference semifinals.
My interest in the NBA began as an 11-year-old watching Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan duke it out in the 1991 NBA Finals. I vividly remember the Lakers' Western Conference finals Game 6 against the Portland Trail Blazers when Magic tossed the ball out from the Lakers' end to the Blazers basket to run out the clock and Portland’s...

Who's Pat Garret If There's No Billy the Kid?

C. Silva — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:30:12 EDT

Would Batman be so great without the Joker? Comic book stories survive because of the heroes AND villains.
Comic book movies tickle me. For instance, what self-respecting male isn't going to like the concept behind Iron Man? He is just your average genius playboy billionaire, wrapped in a bunch of circuits that flies and essentially shoots lightning out of his hands. 50-year old boys are going to love that premise as much as every 10-year old boy...