M&M: ‘Pirates’ 4 Should Walk Plank

In the post immediately below, I wrote of how I enjoyed “Thor,” even given its simplistic story line and bizarre take on Norse legends (“legends” and “myths” being what more accepted religions call old-school religious stories that have fallen from popular acceptance). I’d love to do the same for the most recent addition to Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, “On Stranger Tides,” which is the fourth in a series that dates back to 2003’s “The Curse of the Black Pearl.” But … I can’t. Let my count the reasons why. First, this is a franchise that peaked - more fittingly, indulge me as I employ the cliche “jumped the shark” — halfway through the first sequel, 2006’s “Dean Man’s Chest”/ Dan Webster , Movies & More. More here.

• Outdoors: Spokane angler’s prize Westport halibut survives challenge /Rich Landers
• SportsLink: UI football team will lose one scholarship /Josh Wright
• Office Hours: Spokane employers hire almost 2000 in April /Bert Caldwell
• The Slice: Texting idiocy /Paul Turner
• Spokane Valley: Millwood sets human rights/racism discussion /Nina Culver
• End Notes: Dream destinations — spiritually speaking /Catherine Johnston
• Community Comment: Gimme old time religion /David Laird

Question: Are you a fan of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise? If so, do you plan to see “Pirates” 4?