Google as God, and Moviephone

Here's a neat little trick: If you want quick, access-anywhere movie times, send a text message to 46645, Google's text messaging service. Simply enter the name of the movie you want to see and the zip code of the area where you want to see it, and Google will text message you a list of theaters and showtimes.

This worked out great when I went to see Superman Returns in Boston on Tuesday. I found a theater a few blocks from my hotel that was showing the movie at 10 p.m.

I’m not “Margot Kiddering” when I say that Superman Returns was awesome.
I really enjoyed this film. It was a fabulous tribute to, and continuation of, the 1978 incarnation of the Superman story--right down to the toothpaste-blue shadowed opening credits. The pace was slower than what we've all come to expect from a summer blockbuster, but settle in for the long haul and you won't be disappointed. The special effects are top-notch, and the story is even mildly coherent. My major complaint was that there were a few too many "sweeping music moments of majesty" where we're all supposed to revel in the genius of John Williams while marveling at the beauty of Superman absorbing the sun's energy, flying with Lois Lane, noshing on Chili's babyback ribs, etc.