Cowboys & Aliens review

What could go wrong there? He doesnt know who he is or how he got there. When he makes his way to the nearest town, he finds out some details. Unfortunately for Jake, Absolution is a town in the pocket of Col. Woodrow Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford). Thats right, kids. ItsCowboys & Aliens, and theres a good old-fashioned standoff brewing. All in a days work! From top to bottom,Cowboys & Alienshas a stellar cast....

July 31, 2011 · 2 min · 272 words · William Wilkerson

Is Doctor Who really in trouble?

In 1970,Doctor Whowas given a radical overhaul. From then on, the series went from strength to strength. Doctor Whos success is rooted in how freely it can change. One of the best things aboutDoctor Whois that it changes before it becomes stale. This argument carries no weight whatsoever. Times have changed and so have peoples television viewing habits. And anyway, this argument is a moot point, as viewing figures are not indicative of quality....

July 31, 2011 · 2 min · 290 words · Jordan Mora

The Eagle Blu-ray review

Is The Eagle worth the cost of a Blu-ray upgrade? Suffering an injury, hes sent to a hospital, where he meets his uncle (Donald Sutherland). As a Roman epic,The Eagleis an interesting film. Channing Tatum delivers yet another performance that could be seen as intense, if weve not seen it before. Perhaps, one day hell find a balance. As the brooding and dangerous slave, hes at once able to convey brutality and intelligence....

July 29, 2011 · 2 min · 240 words · Tammy Cook

The films to watch out for before the end of the year

Such as this little lot… Just one bit of housekeeping before we get cracking with this one. Rest assured, friends, that our plan continues. Here, then, is what weve got to look forward to… Firstly, theresMission: Impossible Ghost Protocol. Weve had several arguments in recent weeks with people who suggest that theres never been a goodMission: Impossiblefilm. The key selling point ofGhost Protocol? Thatd be the live-action directorial debut of Brad Bird....

July 27, 2011 · 3 min · 468 words · Peter Johnson

Music in the movies: the scores of John Barry 1960-1967

Ad content continues below Beat Girl (aka Wild For Kicks) (1960) Mad about beat? This wasnt just a tagline on a movie poster. This was the smoking pistol that proved Barry had arrived. In return, Barry was enlisted to compose and arrange this score for Faiths first movie,Beat Girl. You were thusly instructed to get your groove on. Indeed, Barry would later describe it as a poor mans James Dean....

July 25, 2011 · 2 min · 263 words · Jason Harris

The Guard review

Its a buddy cop comedy thriller starring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle. The buddy cop partnership has become such a familiar movie staple that its now a common subject of parody. See Adam McKays flawed yet funnyThe Other Guys, and Kevin Smiths flawed and less funnyCop Out. As premises go,The Guards is as wilfully generic as they come. In his debut big-screen feature, McDonagh shows an effortless ability to introduce characters in unusual, memorable ways....

July 25, 2011 · 1 min · 121 words · Alan Gonzalez

Friends With Benefits review

Boy meets girl in quirky setting, they become friends, then things get rocky. Can these two be friends with benefits without ruining the friendship with emotional entanglements? I think you know where this is going. If not, I hope you enjoy your first romantic comedy. Hes emotionally distant, shes emotionally damaged. Meanwhile, Dylan and Jamie stay adorably perfect for each other the whole time. No need to stray too far from bang out....

July 24, 2011 · 1 min · 112 words · Brandon Bruce

Captain America: The First Avenger review

It’s Marvel’s last film before The Avengers. So: how does Captain America fare on the big screen? Here’s James' review… Though generally unspectacular, Johnstons abilities prove reliable and he gets the job done. Its hard not to enjoy the results. Ad content continues below It helps that the cast is strong in every area. As Rogers, Evans is square-jawed and earnest, simple but not naive. As Carter, Atwell is feminine and formidable, embodying a genuine post-suffrage 1940s spirit....

July 21, 2011 · 1 min · 177 words · Miranda Crawford

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers DVD review

Heres James review of The Sun Makers… Doctor Whowas a contradiction in 1977. On the surface, it appeared to all and sundry that the show was in rude health. Scratch the surface, however, and the reality was far less rosy. To this end, the BBC shuffled the behind-the-scenes team around, replacing producer Philip Hinchcliffe with Graham Williams. Is that assessment fair? Not helping matters is the fact that behind the camera is director Pennant Roberts....

July 21, 2011 · 1 min · 122 words · Kimberly Cohen

Arrietty review

Its the latest animated feature from Studio Ghibli, and its rather lovely. We give traditional animation a certain leeway that we dont afford a live-action film. Theres something of a deficiency, though, in the way that the story ofArriettyis told. Potential threats are everywhere, butArriettyplays for light whimsy rather than menace. feels like making a bold individual statement wasnt a goal ofAriettys makers. In some respects, theyve managed it. Nor does the folky soundtrack, which sounds like Stevie Nicks-era Fleetwood Mac....

July 20, 2011 · 1 min · 105 words · Crystal Evans

Doctor Who series 6: part 1 DVD review

and as overflowing with character as it is incident. Heres hoping its not another four years before he gets to take another trip with the Time Lord. However, the point of the episode isnt really about that revelation at all. Are we nearly there yet? Extras As with all 2/Entertain bare bones releases, the extras on offer here are pretty paltry. This time we get two Monster Files mini-documentaries, one on the Gangers and the other on the Silence....

July 20, 2011 · 1 min · 85 words · Angela Collins

Why they shouldn’t change the name of the Captain America movie

Terence argues they should… Paramount pictures reportedly gave international distributors of the big summer movie a choice. Finally, only Russia, the Ukraine and South Korea opted to shorten the movies title. Given the true history and nature of the character, however, the name change is really not necessary. Ad content continues below On the surface, the reasons for concern are understandable. Its like Betsy Ross and Edna Mode teamed up to design the outfit....

July 19, 2011 · 4 min · 667 words · Julian Ryan

The Kings Of Eternity book review

Parallel lives, blending storylines and alien visitations feature in Eric Browns book, The Kings Of Eternity. It explains Daniels attitude and the reason why he does what he does. To be honest, this book was a difficult one to read, at least initially. In the second half of the book, Jonathons journal skips whole decades, covering the events fleetingly. Despite being considered science fiction, the book doesnt really feel like science fiction until the second half....

July 17, 2011 · 1 min · 122 words · Amber Matthews