The Muppet Show episode 19 review

The legendary Vincent Price lends his unmistakably macabre charisma to episode 19 of The Muppet Show. This episodes guest is one that should need very little introduction, legend of horror, Mr Vincent Price. This is the episode that tailors itself most perfectly to the guest star so far this series. Theres very little filler. Both of the songs are performed well and, in addition, are very funny. In the copy I viewed there was, sadly, no musical number from Price....

December 2, 2010 · 1 min · 89 words · Jordan Goodman

Will Ferrell interview: Megamind, Anchorman and playing a villain

Thats where the voice came from. A kind of a Madonna-esque affectation. [Laughs] Did you see what he [Megamind] looked like before you took the part? They have that all drawn up. [Laughs] A lot of your comedy is visual, obviously. How difficult is it to just project your voice to get the effect you want? Any of the scenes that had an emotional through-line were hard to articulate with just my voice....

December 2, 2010 · 5 min · 878 words · Robert Johnson

Gran Turismo 5 PlayStation 3 review

Polyphony Digitals long-awaited Gran Turismo 5 finally rolls out on the PlayStation 3. But has it been worth the wait? The wait may be finally over, but much has changed in the six years sinceGran Turismo 4. Placed against competition such as this, how willGran Turismo 5fare? When you do get the balance right, racing is thrilling. The difference between a go-kart and a comparatively lumbering supercar couldnt be more pronounced....

November 30, 2010 · 1 min · 134 words · Annette Castro

Gareth Edwards interview: on making Monsters, meeting Quentin Tarantino and more

I gather youre indebted to some fishermen for the idea ofMonsters… Theyre not getting any of the back end profits, though! And after a while I was like, Was that really the first time Id ever thought about it? Ad content continues below I was having this exact same conversation with my girlfriend last night. She remembers that moment. Imagine there was a creature on their boat. Watch how they behave....

November 29, 2010 · 5 min · 965 words · Jennifer Mccann

V: The Complete First Season DVD review

The rebooted sci-fi series V arrives on DVD, but how does it measure up to the 80s original? Vwas one of those series of which I had fond memories. At first, it doesnt seem like a bad idea. Anna and the aliens offer technology, healing, peace and harmony. The series wouldnt last long if the aliens just conquered the Earth with no opposition. Hes tactless and violent, but he knows what hes doing and is well portrayed by the Charles Mesure....

November 29, 2010 · 2 min · 317 words · Willie Perkins

Good Hair DVD review

Ad content continues below It is in Rocks omnipresent narration that the film hinges. He displays a magic touch in interviews. This may be a flaw inherent in the too many cooks production model. Nevertheless, unlike lesser documentaries,Good Hairstands up to comparison with such heavy hitters and comes out swinging. Good Hairis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store. Rating: 4 out of 5

November 28, 2010 · 1 min · 66 words · Roger Young

6 staples of sci-fi and fantasy television

Alternate dimensions, body swapping, and time loops are all familiar scenarios in sci-fi and fantasy TV. These are the top six. Youll be hard pushed to find a genre show that doesnt use these eventually! Alternate realities and fantasy or dream scenarios also occasionally make use of this trope, such asFarscapesUnrealized Reality. Ill be looking out for it over the next couple of seasons. Then you hit upon the perfect solution....

November 25, 2010 · 1 min · 207 words · Christopher Bush

Dream Home review

The cut-throat nature of the Hong Kong housing market is gorily satirised in Pang Ho-Cheungs horror, Dream Home. And it almost succeeds. The story centres on Cheng Lai-sheung. And thats where this film excels. Many Cantonese films fail to translate to Western audiences because of quite strong cultural differences. Suddenly, it becomes more about Lai Sheungs obsession for herself over and above the needs of her family. She replies, But thats for me....

November 25, 2010 · 1 min · 186 words · Kelly Hudson

Ivy The Kiwi? Nintendo Wii review

Sonic The Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka designed the unbearably cute platform/puzzler Ivy The Kiwi?. But is it any good? This latter technique has all kinds of uses that become steadily more apparent as the levels become more complicated. With a little practise, ushering the hapless protagonist through the games 100 levels becomes second nature. Despite its overall polish,Ivy The Kiwi?isnt without its faults. Ivy The Kiwi?is out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store....

November 25, 2010 · 1 min · 80 words · Judy Jefferson

Monsters review

A mixture of road trip, indie romance and sci-fi, Gareth Edwards movie is a rare beast. Mad scientists and crazy experiments? If the answers yes, then youll probably find yourself bored or even irritated by Gareth EdwardsMonsters. The film has an atmosphere and pace that some will almost certainly find frustrating. The effects of the war, however, are everywhere. There are moments whereMonstersis genuinely disquieting, even as it enthrals with its atmosphere and local colour....

November 25, 2010 · 1 min · 120 words · Nancy Charles

The American review

Anton Corbijns chilling, slow-burning thriller The American arrives in UK cinemas. And heres why you should watch it… Thats the sentiment that lies at the heart ofThe American, Anton Corbijns slow-burning drama thriller. Weapons are endlessly tested, fiddled with, re-adjusted and then tested again. Clooneys Jack is a lonely, distant character who says little, largely because he cant afford to. The act of killing wont be Jacks. Once the rifles handed over, Jacks free to retire....

November 25, 2010 · 1 min · 124 words · Todd Wilson DDS

The Muppet Show episode 18 review

This episodes guest star is American comedienne Phyllis Diller. Other than that, though, its all a bit subpar. Soon the pair has a crowd of other Muppets laughing at their tales. Diller is a charming and funny guest star whose material is of an incredibly high standard. you’re able to read ourremembrance of episode 17 here.

November 25, 2010 · 1 min · 56 words · Matthew Rogers

Machete review

Danny Trejo stars in Robert Rodriguezs ulta-violent action movie Machete. Heres Ryans review… Danny Trejos cool. Chekhovs famous principle about guns applies here. As Jessica Albas tough law enforcer Rivera puts it, Exploding houses? Youre a walking shit magnet! Rodriguezs film loses its momentum, but Trejo never loses his cool. Rating: 3 out of 5

November 24, 2010 · 1 min · 55 words · Kevin Morton