The killer chose his victims from the immigrant community that thrived at New Orleans birth. In an almostX-Files-ian trick, the panel was usually far too small for an average man to fit through. Whole chapters show how the community went from a comfortable easygoing neighbourhood to a place of fear and paranoia. Friends viewed each other with suspicion. Strange notes scrawled in chalk suggested who the next victim will be....
But is No Strings Attached any good? This has come to be known (by me) as the Coens gambit. The alternating of tones, I mean. Not the ballerina thing. Such is the intricate tapestry of asinine 21st century pop bullshit.) Adam, however, cant help but wish things would go a little further. Yes, you read that right. Dogs and cats living together. But she does an excellent job in avoiding both, making you care about her....
But is it any good? The Mechanichas a cunning plan, you see, to help it get through so much, so quickly. And its a gear that it employs regularly throughout the film. It cuts things out in the middle of a scene, too. Ad content continues below It does, as you might expect, come at a cost. So the filmmakers dont bother to give you one. They just cut to him escaping and move onto the next scene, quickly....
War movies and historical epics are parodied in the puppet-filled comedy Jackboots On Whitehall. Heres Ryans DVD review… The filmmakers of Hollywood have never been afraid to run rough-shod over the events of history. As a comedy,Jackboots On Whitehallis far from perfect. Film: Extras: None Jackboots On Whitehallis out now and isavailable from the Den Of Geek Store. Rating: 3 out of 5
Does Darren Aronofksy’s Black Swan live up to the buzz it’s been getting? And is the Oscar really Natalie Portman’s to lose? Ill come right out and say it,Black Swanis a masterpiece. Its a masterpiece of obsession and what that obsession ultimately does to a person. I imagine most people are aware of the premise behindBlack Swan. Black Swanis an intense experience, and one which stays with you long afterwards....
Robert Duvall and Bill Murray are highlights of a strong cast in Get Low. But can the film deliver? Get Lows concept is simple, rich, and immediately intriguing. Yet, his manner belies deep-set emotional scars. That is, with a knowing dry wit and scene-stealing bravado. Instead, it is merely satisfied in asking why. Why did he leave? Rating: 3 out of 5
Is it your daughter whos painted that? Thats a lovely piece of work. Ad content continues below Isnt that cool? So, youve got three generations of Keanes in the same film, effectively. Yeah, its amazing. Somewhere in the painting shes hidden Matisse, the name of our granddaughter. She hid it in some leaves in the painting in the movie. You know, no. I was like, Oh, thats kind of cool....
Our look back at the maiden season of The Muppet Show draws to a close… The guest stars for the series finale is the Swiss experimental performance art troupe, Mummenschanz. Mummenschanz werent the original choice for the guest stars for the closing episode. They were approached when planned guest Gina Lollobrigida pulled out. Henson had seen Mummenschanzs show in Switzerland and suggested that they would be an ideal replacement. This turned out to be a very good suggestion....
James Caan and Keanu Reeves star in Henrys Crime, a thriller from 44 Inch Chest director Malcolm Venville. While the actual robbers go free, Henry is sentenced to three years in prison. He makes parole after one year behind bars, with a plan in mind. Slight moral fuzziness there, but hey, its an interesting enough premise for an unorthodox revenge caper. The mildness of touch actually works in favour ofHenrys Crime, except in the casting of Keanu Reeves....
Infernal Affairs, the classic Hong Kong trilogy that inspired Scorsese’s The Departed, makes its Blu-ray debut. Here’s Joseph’s review… Infernal Affairsis a member of the elitist Havent you seen the original? This 2002 Hong Kong cop thriller was remade by Martin Scorsese and his A-list chums asThe Departedfour years later. The best film is: a matter of opinion. The difference between them is marginal and too close to call objectively....
Alan Hebdens Meltdown Man, originally published in 2000AD, gets a standalone release courtesy of Titan Books. Heres Pauls review… You want to know the future? I cant tell you what your lucky lottery numbers will be, but I have seen what befalls mankind. A time of terrible turmoil. Nothing is as you remember. Humans are scarce and beasts of all kinds walk and talk the Earth. It will be a terrible price that will be paid....
Films based on board games, forgotten toys and ageing videogames? Theyre all on the way, were told. Like most early videogames,Missile Commandis largely plotless. It was confirmed on 11 January that 20th Century Fox has acquired the rights toMissile Command. Asteroids Another classic Atari game from yesteryear,Asteroidsis even more plot-free thanMissile Command. Instead, the film will feature heavily-armed armoured battle cruisers blowing up sub-aquatic aliens. James Cameron doesnt approve. We have a story crisis, he raved to German website, Spiegel Online....
However, most curiously, it was Aronofskys career that provided the most mystery for our assembled journos. We were still a month away from Foxs official statement on the matter, but things seemed certain. Youre still attached to the remake ofRoboCop. How do you feel about remaking a film that is so iconic? Oh, its unbelievable. So, it could be exciting. Would you feel comfortable with somebody remaking your films? I mean, come on....
