The Muppet Show series 1 episode 16 review

Heres hoping that I havent spoken too soon and that next weeks episode is another hit. Statler: Whys that? Waldorf: Well, theyre gonna keep doing it til they get it right. Read our remembrance ofepisode 15 here.

November 11, 2010 · 1 min · 37 words · Eileen Nelson

Video Nasties: The Definitive Guide DVD review

Heres Phils review… As a teenager I had two distinct talents. Some people may ask What was the big deal? So a few horror films got banned. Was the world really any poorer for their loss? As a friend to all mankind and a sensitive flower in general, I took particular exception to that. I remember my dads bemusement at the height of the video nasties craze. They must be sick in the head, anyone whod want to watch that stuff....

November 11, 2010 · 1 min · 124 words · David Norris

9 Alien Abduction Movies That Changed The Genre

We look back at more than 30 years of some of the best and worst alien abduction movies. Do aliens really hover in our skies, waiting to kidnap us for their own unfathomable ends? 12-year-old David (Joey Cramer) is knocked unconscious and wakes up to discover that eight years have passed. Communionis an odd, often surreal film, and the nature of Striebers encounters are frequently ambiguous. While critics treatedCommunionwith disdain in the late 80s, its nevertheless worth watching for Walkens eccentric, semi-improvised acting....

November 10, 2010 · 2 min · 228 words · Jasmine Woods

Doctor Who series 5 DVD review

Doctor Who series five sees David Tennant hand over the TARDIS keys to Matt Smith. Heres Gems review of the 11th Doctors adventures… Lets start with a little bit of timey-wimey stuff, because context is everything. 2010 was a big, no, make that huge, year forDoctor Who. Five years and two doctors after its incredibly successful relaunch, the series saw two key departures. Not since Daniel Craigs Bond has such a mammoth quantity of humble pie been swallowed by the critics....

November 10, 2010 · 2 min · 368 words · Lisa Gibson

The Art Of Hammer book review

Phil delves in to take a look… You know where you are when youre up against Dracula. Grab yourself a crucifix or a stake and youve got a fighting chance. But what to do when faced with the lunacy that is Rasputin the Mad Monk? Get your Rasputin beard free as you enter the theatre! Given to Guys and Gals alike! And quite the collection it is. The reproductions are big and bold affairs printed on high quality glossy paper in dimensions of 32cm x 25cm....

November 9, 2010 · 1 min · 143 words · Elizabeth Rogers

The top 10 Rick Moranis movies

And here, for your deliberation, are his ten finest movies… But thats just common sense for all concerned. So wed best move on. Streets Of Fire Rick Moranis paired with director Walter Hill on a duo of consecutive movies. He had a small role in the funBrewsters Millions, which came out in 1985. If youre looking for what you could define a traditional Rick Moranis piece, this is absolutely not it....

November 9, 2010 · 2 min · 355 words · Kenneth Foster

Colin Strause and Liam O’Donnell Interview: Skyline, science-fiction, the studio system and more

Quite excited, if those trailers are anything to go by. The second film from special effects gurus-turned-filmmakers Colin and Greg Strause (should we mentionAVP: Requiem? Maybe not), looks like a far bigger film than its small budget would suggest. IfSkylineis anywhere near as good as their pitch, we could be in for a treat… We got to do whatever we wanted to do. And you know, it was kinda funny....

November 8, 2010 · 8 min · 1572 words · Bobby Hughes

Kick-Ass 2 comic book review

The mighty Kick-Ass returns for a second book of adventures. But how do they compare to the first? But where did it all begin? Before the fantastic film came the equally fantastic comic. And now its back. It picks up where we left off at the end ofKick-AssBook 1. There are someLost-esque flashforwards. There are some explosions. There are some costumes made from lyrcra.Kick-Assis back. But couldKick-Ass 2do whatHeroesseason 2 failed to do?...

November 8, 2010 · 2 min · 307 words · Michael Reed

Megamind review

Its the age-old story of superhero versus super villain, but with a twist. In the latest work from DreamWorks Animation, the twist is the point of view. The hero of our movie is a big-headed, blue-skinned, super genius villain named Megamind. From a nearby planet comes the pod containing Megaminds future sworn enemy, Metro Man (Brad Pitt). From the first day of school, the two were natural rivals. Metro Man was the handsome one with all the powers, Megamind the blue freak from the nearby prison....

November 8, 2010 · 2 min · 326 words · Ryan Cooper

Unstoppable review

Glen catches a preview screening of Tony Scott’s new thriller, Unstoppable, starring Denzel Washington. So then: any good? For instance, the train didnt exceed speeds over 50mph and theres no mention of cars flipping over. But that wouldnt have been sufficiently cinematic for Mr. Scott. From the look and tone of the film, this is unmistakably a Tony Scott project. Still, hes the visionary director, so who am I to question him?...

November 8, 2010 · 1 min · 123 words · Wesley Stewart

Predators Blu-ray review

NimrA3d Antals belated Predator sequel heads to Blu-ray, but is it the follow-up the classic original deserves? Ryan drops in to find out… Poor oldPredator. In what could be a nod to Damon Lindelof, one character asks himself if hes in purgatory. Lines and scenes from the first movie are quoted verbatim. One character carries a Gatling gun, just as Jesse Ventura did back in 1987. Fortunately, Antal is a competent enough director to makePredatorssomething more than a pale imitation....

November 7, 2010 · 1 min · 179 words · Danielle Page

Let Me In interview: director Matt Reeves and star Kodi Smit-McPhee

Matt Reeves:Why change the title? Ad content continues below It was our attempt to do another telling of Lindqvists story. But thats where it came from. Kodi Smit-McPhee: Im not really sure if I have anything that inspires me. I think what goes into my work is everything beforehand that I do with my dad. He teaches me acting, and I think maybe without him it would be pretty hard....

November 4, 2010 · 4 min · 771 words · Stephen Middleton

The Simon And Kirby Superheroes book review

I love Jack Kirby artwork. The publishers have chosen the paper and print reproduction with care. As, even without this iconic book, this collection is still jam-packed with comic creativity and fantastic reads. The Simon And Kirby Superheroesis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store. Rating: 5 out of 5

November 4, 2010 · 1 min · 52 words · Kelsey Dawson