GoldenEye 007 for Nintendo Wii: hands-on and interview

We sent Michael along to find out… It seemed like a cash-in, translating console-based FPS nostalgia into mountains of profit for all concerned. For further insight into the games concept and execution, we chatted with producer Dawn Pinkney. I guess, if you go back and play the game now, its still a really great experience. So thats something that we wanted to maintain, but obviously expand on. So weve actually got so many different intricate routes through each area as well....

September 20, 2010 · 2 min · 394 words · Jennifer Hampton

Joe Dante interview: The Hole, Gremins 3 and marketing Innerspace

His new film,The Hole, is typical of his 80s work. I think its been a long time since theres been one! What made you decide to return to that kind of film? Well, I didnt really decide, it was kind of thrust upon me. It just came with the territory. Because the more money you have, the more sets you’ve got the option to build. And we didnt have much, so it was really a matter of conception....

September 20, 2010 · 3 min · 457 words · Wayne Gonzalez

Music in the movies: Michael Kamen

Prolific composer Michael Kamen has written memorable themes for action movies such as Highlander and Die Hard. This is a great shame considering the quality of some of the pieces he composed throughout his career. Below are what I consider to be some of Kamens finest pieces. The piece is worth seeking out purely for the Kate Bush rendition of the title song. Her fantastic voice backed by the National Philharmonic orchestra really is a treat....

September 20, 2010 · 1 min · 173 words · Charles Burton

Predators soundtrack review

For Robert Rodriguezs reboot Predators, composer John Debney crafted a soundtrack that updated Alan Silvestris classic original themes. But does it stand up as a stand-alone listen? Thats a huge part of why I enjoyed the film as much as I did. This is unmistakablyPredator,but with a new spin on it. Its not just the influences of the works of Silvestri that can be heard here. Predatorssoundtrackis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store....

September 20, 2010 · 1 min · 81 words · Ashley Cunningham

Robin Hood Blu-ray review

But how does it fare on Blu-ray? Ryan finds out… We all know Robin Hood, or perhaps think we do. What are we supposed to eat this winter, dandelion soup? she rants to a passing peasant. Which brings us to Robin Hood himself, played with leaden gravity by Crowe. It doesnt help that Crowe never chooses one accent and sticks to it. Fortunately,Robin Hoods moribund leads are shored up by a huge roster of supporting talent....

September 20, 2010 · 1 min · 106 words · David Hunt

Sweet Karma DVD review

This is an intriguing first feature from director Andrew Thomas Hunt. We see other girls being met at the airport and the bleak induction to their new lives. Admittedly, some of it is a little far-fetched, but you find yourself waving your thinking hat away. It is, after all, an action-packed revenge thriller! Sadly, this is a story most western countries know quite well. She just acts out her own vigilante revenge based on her anger....

September 20, 2010 · 1 min · 138 words · William Villegas

The Hole review

But does it have that films bite? Seven years after his last cinematic outing, 2003sLooney Tunes: Back In Action,Joe Dante is back. To some, that may not mean much. Hardly a prolific output. But in the 80s, Dante was king. AlthoughDisturbiamay be a closer match in terms of plot. Here, its simply writ large and a little less subversive. But this being, you know, for kids, its never that scary....

September 20, 2010 · 1 min · 187 words · Ryan Hall

Blood Stone 007 preview and interview

RegardingBlood Stone, the broad strokes are still the same, asRyan reportedback in July. Players are rewarded for these stealthy take-downs with quick-fire Focus Aim shots. Unsurprisingly, coming from the developer behindProject Gotham Racing, the handling is tight and the pace is breathless. You have to think fast or die. Luckily, there were members ofBlood Stones development team on hand to give us some handy advice and insight. So, creatively, for us its quite liberating, because everythings laid out....

September 17, 2010 · 3 min · 433 words · John Cantu

F review

A school becomes the backdrop for gory Brit horror F, written and directed by Johannes Roberts. So, thats most of us, then. The hoodies themselves are a fantastic force to be reckoned with, as their faces remain in shadow throughout. Similarly to the latter two films,Fs greatest asset is its restraint. Yet, the physical attacks are never really shown, leaving the bloody aftermaths to inflict maximum impact. There were hints to Emma Cleasbys role that she perhaps had some feelings towards Anderson, which never materialised....

September 16, 2010 · 1 min · 104 words · Nicolas Ellis

Glee Season 1 Volume 2 DVD review

If TV talent shows and Joseph Campbell have taught us anything, its the importance of the journey. Bit much, isnt it? Are they taking the piss? Thankfully, or perhaps gleefully, the answer is yes. For the most part. Fitting for its school setting, lessons feature heavily inGlee. A moment of brilliance comes in the form of Jane Lynchs scene-stealing Sue Sylvester. It can be gliched, perhaps a little glawkish, but its undeniably gl… Ok, I know....

September 16, 2010 · 1 min · 81 words · Rebecca Murphy

Johannes Roberts interview: F, horror, critics, British film, Sean Pertwee and more

Ad content continues below You cant eat crisps, its going to make transcribing a nightmare! Youve been working as a British film director now for how many years? This is my decade. And how have you found it as an experience and as a working British director? Financially hard, but yeah, it is very, very tough to break into something that makes money. When you see other directors, your peers…...

September 16, 2010 · 5 min · 970 words · Michael Walker

The Muppet Show series 1 episode 8 review

This episodes guest star is the composer, singer, and actor Paul Williams. resulting in one of the biggest laughs in the series so far. Unsurprisingly, this sketch would be cut whenThe Muppet Showaired on Nickelodeon. The musical numbers are incredible and are possibly some of the finest of the series so far. Williams talents are utilised well, as the material plays to his strengths and plays on his diminutive stature....

September 16, 2010 · 1 min · 106 words · James Monroe

Winter’s Bone review

In a film of contrasts, this open misogyny is in stark contrast to Rees obvious survival skills. Something of a redneck noir, the themes in the movie may be well worn. As a genre exercise, its an outstanding example, but what makesWinters Boneunique is the female central character. Rees not a woman that Hollywood likes to see too much of. There are no chick flick moments here, no final scene redemption, no laughter through tears....

September 16, 2010 · 1 min · 173 words · Robert Hanson