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'Spider-Man' Actor Spotted in Santa Cruz on Fourth of July
KSBW ^ | Ricardo Tovar

Posted on 07/06/2024 1:06:51 PM PDT by nickcarraway

The waters of Santa Cruz attract plenty of marine life, including those with doctorate degrees.

KSBW 8 producer Estevan Lopez says he was dining out when his brother spotted Alfred Molina on the Fourth of July.

Molina is best known for playing Spider-Man villain Dr. Otto Octavius (Doc Ock for short) in "Spider-Man 2" and most recently in 2021 in "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

Lopez said he was dining at Copal watching a soccer match.

Molina was very kind and asked if they wanted a selfie.

Maybe calling him a supervillain is a bit of an exaggeration after doing such a kind thing.


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I've never seen Spider-Man, but this guy's first movie was Raiders of the Lost Ark. (Yes, there were spiders.) I've never eaten at Copal, but I've walked by.


1 posted on 07/06/2024 1:06:51 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: martin_fierro

Ping


2 posted on 07/06/2024 1:07:08 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I’ve seen Molina in many movies, but, honestly, if I saw him eating in a restaurant in Santa Cruz I’d have never recognized him.


3 posted on 07/06/2024 1:14:26 PM PDT by irishjuggler
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To: nickcarraway

His portrayal of Doctor Octopus in Spider-man 2 was superb. As a long time comic book fan I was very impressed with how well he fit the role. Hemsworth as Thor and Hiddleston as Loki were excellent and Edward Norton was a great Bruce Banner.


4 posted on 07/06/2024 1:15:22 PM PDT by webheart
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To: nickcarraway

He looks like any other middle aged diner.

Dining tip: Aracely Cafe on Treasure Island! Yum. Just had the lemon waffle with whipped yogurt, grilled apricots and peaches, carmelized pine nuts, and maple syrup. Wow, was that good


5 posted on 07/06/2024 1:23:56 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowden)
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To: nickcarraway

Very strange that this made the news. I wonder if any Superman actors ever eat.


6 posted on 07/06/2024 1:26:56 PM PDT by Rastus
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To: nickcarraway

I will sleep better tonight.


7 posted on 07/06/2024 1:33:04 PM PDT by bobrlbob
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To: nickcarraway

Spiderman 2? I thought there at least 5 or 8 already. is this a new numbering system modeled after Star Wars?


8 posted on 07/06/2024 1:52:17 PM PDT by Bernard (“God's cruelest punishment is to let you reap what you sow.”)
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To: nickcarraway

He had an Academy Award winning performance in Dudley Do-Right.


9 posted on 07/06/2024 2:49:40 PM PDT by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: nickcarraway

Funny, his very brief role in “Raiders...” is the first character that comes to mind when I see the name Alfred Molina.


10 posted on 07/06/2024 2:51:54 PM PDT by Drew68
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To: Drew68

Same here, even though I do think he was excellent in Spider-Man.


11 posted on 07/06/2024 2:57:28 PM PDT by Trump_Triumphant ("They recognized Him in the breaking of the Bread”)
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To: Drew68

Obviously, I am the same way.


12 posted on 07/06/2024 3:13:15 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Did they calculate the carbs and sugars on that meal? Just curious.


13 posted on 07/06/2024 4:10:15 PM PDT by BipolarBob (First I was called a big fat lair and then showed a Lake of Respect.)
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To: BipolarBob

Gee, I forgot to look.


14 posted on 07/06/2024 4:12:30 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowden)
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15 posted on 07/07/2024 2:20:45 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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