The Times West Virginian

‘Iron Man’ perfect comic-book movie
Last weekend marked the launching of this summer’s Big Movies. If “Iron Man” is any indication, this summer is going to so rule! “Iron Man” was as perfect a comic-book-turned-movie I’ve ever seen.
“Iron Man” is not a heavy-hitter in the Marvel universe (saleswise, the Babe Ruths are still Spidey and the Hulk), but that doesn’t make it any less interesting. In fact, “Iron Man” has a pretty cherry premise.
Def Leppard’s VIP access to their ‘Sparkle Lounge’
After 2002’s “X,” most Def Leppard fans resigned themselves to the fact that this band would never be the same again. Gone were the days of rockers like the ones on “High ’N Dry” and “Pyromania” or the big balladry of “Hysteria” and “Adrenalize.” In 2005, however, the band began to blip on mainstream music’s radar again with a high energy, well-produced collection of cover songs entitled “Yeah!”
Celebrity impersonator brings British Invasion to Marion County
Watch out, Marion County. It’s the British Invasion all over again ... kind of.
Celebrity impersonator Tim Beasley is bringing his renditions of Tom Jones, Rod Stewart and the late John Lennon to Christopher’s Saturday.
Fey, Poehler perfect in ‘Baby Mama’
I’ve been looking forward to “Baby Mama” ever since I saw the preview. Folks, it was worth the wait! Afterwards the first thing I thought was, “Everyone’s going to love this movie.” Sure, “everyone” might be stretching it a bit, but “almost everyone” is probably not too far off.
Minogue’s ‘X’ pop music of highest order
Kylie Minogue is a bona fide pop legend. Over the years she has proved herself one of the most diverse women in music. From her ’80s hit cover of “The Locomotion” (which thrust her onto the international pop scene) to the phenomenal success of the “Fever” album, she has become an entertainer for the ages. “X” is her (you guessed it) 10th studio album and her first since in nearly five years.
‘Whetstone’: Giving a voice to the community
Got something creative to say?
Fairmont State has a publication just for you.
“Whetstone: A Tool for Honing Edges,” the student art and literary journal, will be released at a reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Wallman Hall Tower.
Viewer discretion for ‘Forgetting ...’
“Forgetting Sarah Marshall” is produced by this decade’s Midas, Judd Apatow. That alone should clue you in. You’re about to see honesty from the male perspective but still poignant enough to be appreciated by the girlies. And you’re about to see a fair share of raunchiness.
Megadeth headlines Gigantour 2008
The third installment of the annual traveling festival, Gigantour, is in full swing and will be making three stops in our region over the next couple of weeks. The tour will hit Baltimore, Md., on Saturday; Detroit, Mich., on Saturday, May 3; and Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, May 4.
Sagebrush Round-up to be featured today on WVPT
A Marion County tradition will be treated to statewide publicity tonight on West Virginia Public Television.
The Sagebrush Round-up — Bunner Ridge’s venerable home to local and national country music talent — will be featured today at 9 p.m. on “Outlook,” WVPT’s weekly TV news magazine. The episode will be repeated at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 20.

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