The Inbetweeners Movie: an interview with writers Damon Beesley and Iain Morris

So much so, that the movie version of it is out now. We could have had it going for 100 series. DB:I think its inevitable because its how we write. We like writing honest, authentic things so were going to have to continue getting into scrapes. Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, thank you very much. The Inbetweeners Movie is out now.

August 17, 2011 · 1 min · 61 words · Edward Turner

Conan The Barbarian review

Naturally, he holds the new-born Conan up to the heavens and screams. I was instantly on the films side and it didnt let me down. Nor did it change pace much at all. But personally, I couldnt quite get enough ofConans unrepentant onslaught. CGI only plays a part in a couple of scenes. Momoa actually filmedConanbefore (now wildly successful)Game Of Thrones. Two members of theG.I. Joeteam also play supporting roles, Said Taghmaoui and Rachel Nichols....

August 15, 2011 · 1 min · 153 words · Charles Franklin

Music in the movies: more scores of John Barry 1968-1979

Even the most vibrant, exotic scores could not disguise the introspection and sensitivity of the man himself. He was honing that classic Barry sound, with lush strings and achingly lyrical melodies. He lived through his music, but did not consciously seek to reveal himself though it. Hed intended to go to the USA for a few weeks, but fate had other plans. They moved to Oyster Bay in New York, forty-five minutes from the city....

August 15, 2011 · 2 min · 327 words · Lisa Dougherty

The top 5 The Inbetweeners episodes

The Inbetweenersis, without doubt, one of the best sitcoms of the past few years. Its BAFTA and British Comedy Award are well-deserved accolades. Well, apart from the final scene of series three. The real success of this episode is rooted in how wonderfully ludicrous it is. This was also the episode that spawned a brand new homophobic slur: bumder. Simons girlfriend Tara broaches the subject of them having sex, which Simon agrees to with gusto....

August 15, 2011 · 1 min · 91 words · Hannah Chambers

Your Highness DVD review

A starry cast gathers for raucous fantasy comedy, Your Highness. But does it live up to its premise? Heres Marks DVD review… Perhaps Zooey Deschanel sums this one up best in the DVDs making-of documentary. In a mystical realm, King Tallious has two sons. The other, Fabious, returns victorious shortly after Thadeous, bringing home Belladonna, his virgin betrothed. There always seems to be some exception to humour in big-budget comedies....

August 15, 2011 · 1 min · 113 words · Robert Moyer

Final Destination 5 review

The long-running horror franchise rumbles on, but can Final Destination 5 improve on its unsatisfying predecessor? Here’s Ron’s review… Ahh, the corporate retreat. More Peter than Dennis, but thats beside the point. Byrne), and Nathan (Arlen Escarpeta). Ad content continues below When it comes to theFinal Destinationsaga, you know what to expect. This has not changed over five movies. However, one key thing has changed along theFinal Destinationcontinuum, and it is a crucial change....

August 12, 2011 · 1 min · 186 words · Shannon Caldwell

More Awkward Situations For Men book review

Danny Wallace returns with another volume of his comic everyday experiences. Heres Carleys review of More Awkward Situations For Men… Rating: 4 out of 5

August 12, 2011 · 1 min · 25 words · Alexander Moyer

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes: interview with Rupert Wyatt and Dan Lemmon

Because the ending here is quite closed. Ad content continues below Rupert Wyatt:Theres so much we could do. Im speculating when I tell you all this, because I dont know yet. The ideas that Ive had… all sorts for this.Full Metal Jacketwith apes. Ive thought about it! This film relies a lot on performance capture. Its a bit like talking about hammer-generated architecture. You have to understand that its a tool thats used by craftsmen to create images....

August 12, 2011 · 4 min · 679 words · Lindsay Alexander

The unlikely origins of the first-person shooter

No PLATO, no web, no 3D games. Released in February 1982, it was the first 3D game available on a home computer. Escaping the maze led you into another maze, which led into another maze. Not long after3D Monster Maze,DynaMicro releasedDungeons Of Daggorath. Daggorathcontinued the maze-based gameplay, but introduced a raft of different swords, enemies and strategies into the mix. You fought monsters in a dungeon with a sword, and had to eventually kill an evil wizard....

August 12, 2011 · 1 min · 207 words · Bethany Aguilar

Unknown Blu-ray review

Liam Neeson stars in the identity crisis thriller, Unknown. Heres Marks verdict on a brisk, entertaining suspense movie… Hes an actor who can be very convincing, and inUnknownthats a rather critical sell. He plays Doctor Martin Harris, a man who finds that someone else has taken over his identity. There are shades of theBournemovies, and also an echo of the thrillers that made Hitchcocks work so memorable. In essence,Unknownis a modern, Berlin-setNorth By Northwest....

August 12, 2011 · 1 min · 147 words · Eric Clarke

Andy Serkis interview: Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, The Hobbit, Tintin and more

In my mind, Ive never drawn the distinction between playing a live-action role or a performance capture role. One has to be clear: the acting part of the process is exactly the same. Its just the way the characters are costumed and made up thats different. There really is no difference. Acting is acting, and hopefully the perception is changing. I dont even consider that to be true, to be honest....

August 11, 2011 · 3 min · 511 words · Robert Crawford

The underrated cartoons of the 80s

A time of toys and tie-in cartoons. Mark lists five underrated animated shows from a classic era of kid’s TV… The late 80s were a golden time for kids TV. Not every cartoon series had a tie-in toy line (or should that be the other way round? One thing the 80s did unashamedly well was produce a rollicking good theme. The Video Collection was one of the biggest ranges at the time (remember the jingle?...

August 11, 2011 · 2 min · 239 words · Jennifer Diaz

The 10 biggest problems with modern day cinema

This isnt something we agree with at Den of Geek. At the same time, modern day cinema is beset with its own peculiar problems. Digital technology may make film making more accessible to ordinary people, but it still has its downside. Ad content continues below 1. Sometimes, this doesnt matter. A line thrown away in the middle of an action sequence is rarely pivotal. However, at times, a lost line really, really does make a difference....

August 10, 2011 · 3 min · 441 words · James King