Top 10 unmade DC films

Wonder Woman How?AWonder Womanfilm isnt an easy prospect. Ad content continues below 9. Lobo How?Lobos story doesnt spring readily to mind. Green Lantern How?The biggest problem here is choosing exactly whichGreen Lanternto make the film about. Keep the origin story confined to Earth all the space-faring stuff can wait until the sequel. The Flash How?Again, the most difficult part would be choosing whichFlashto use. If everythings a simple race, things will get tedious fast....

September 17, 2009 · 1 min · 139 words · James Byrd

Torchwood: Risk Assessment book review

This isnt just an issue withTorchwood, but with many forms of science fiction. Some writers have handled Torchwood ably, Dan AbnettsBorder Princes, for example. Will it be unlucky for Mr Goss? Gone are his bravado and over-the-top characteristics, replaced by cautiousness and a more guarded approach to situations. Indeed, all the characters are well realised inRisk Assessment. There are, in effect, two stories running here. It doesnt feel like a tacked-on situation, nor does it feel rushed or unwelcome....

September 17, 2009 · 1 min · 107 words · Bobby Alvarez

5 things we want from the next Indiana Jones film

The problem is, that does seem to be what happened. Theyre both also financially independent, and dont have to take crap from anyone in the business. WithCrystal Skull, you cant help but think that was part of the problem. Hierarchy on a movie project, wed wager, is a good thing. AndIndiana Jonesis crying out for a single boss, rather than a committee… 3. From the moment Indy and his followers enter the chamber,Crystal Skullis a dead film....

September 15, 2009 · 1 min · 178 words · Alexandria Kim

Remakes Vs. Originals: Dawn Of The Dead

Was it really necessary? So for the third time in a row will the original stand tall? Well, Im about to make that decision… The remake relies heavily on jumps and arghh, its going to get him! moments whereas the original is a lot slower paced, and is eerie rather than frightening. Roger and Peter set about blocking the entrance to the mall using two large trucks. However, during their attempt Roger is bitten by a zombie, and we all know what that means!...

September 15, 2009 · 2 min · 350 words · Lee Meyer

True Blood season 2 episode 12 review: season finale

Ad content continues below Sams willingness to die for Sookie is something that Bill is also counting on. Theres just one catch, though, the plan involves Sam actually being sacrificed. Andy are heroically taken over by Maryann in the record time of seven seconds. Some rescue mission that turned out to be. With Sam tied safely to the womb totem, the ceremony begins in earnest. She has, after all, just completely ruined the maenads wedding....

September 15, 2009 · 2 min · 294 words · Chad Thompson

Battlestar Galactica season 2 episode 9 review: Flight Of The Phoenix

Not a lot, as you might guess. But then theres The Chief. But basically, he decides to build a new fighter. Its not that its implausible, just a bigger ask then Im used to getting fromBSG. This is the bit where it finally gets properly switched on. looks like it’s the best tactic. Interestingly, Adama recruits in extra help, as he orders Sharon/Boomer from the brig. Here, he realises that hes got no choice but to bring in her help....

September 14, 2009 · 1 min · 139 words · Melanie Smith

The Beatles Rock Band Xbox 360 review

How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people? Dont be fooled, though. One of the most impressive aspects of the game lies with the visuals. Were talking some seriously eye-watering stuff. The reason for this? The game has full support for up to three vocal tracks, with three part harmonies being possible. This, along with a full band, can make for some excellent multiplayer moments. Its also possible to calibrate your instruments automatically, rather than manually hitting timed notes and visual cues....

September 14, 2009 · 1 min · 193 words · Donald Kaiser

Reckoning Day DVD review

Paradoxically,Reckoning Dayis more artful in the latter, but is more entertaining in the former. Voices are muffled, for one thing, meaning that the proceeds lose any sense of context or direction. The talky bits are no less confusing, but are often packed with quirky humour both intentional and unintentional. It is unabashedly teenage stuff obsessed with guns, drugs and intrigue but theres a bright-eyed inventiveness throughout. That said, its probably best to enjoyReckoning Dayas a terrible-but-sometimes-entertaining piece of cinematic junk food....

September 13, 2009 · 1 min · 93 words · Colleen Price

9 film review

9may be computer animation, but it is definitely not for children. Little do the clockwork characters know that The Beast is the least of their problems. Theres not a whole lot of plot to9. What the movie lacks in story and dialogue it makes up for in some delirious action sequences. 9is an incredible movie in terms of sheer visual artistry. The movie is gorgeously animated, featuring incredible textures and lots of dynamics in terms of character design....

September 11, 2009 · 1 min · 213 words · Sergio Smith

Dorian Gray review

Oscar Wilde’s cursed and debauched protagonist hits the big screen again in an atmospheric and effective new adaptation… The timing couldnt be better. Yet for all that its supposed to show a degenerate lifestyle,Dorian Grayis surprisingly coy at times. Hopefully this will be enough for spoilt young audiences looking for quick visual thrills. Perhaps its true that if one could get away with it, ones morals would instantly be forgotten..?...

September 10, 2009 · 1 min · 129 words · Richard Fields

Red Dragon Blu-ray review

Hes a bit like John Douglas (who appears in one of the extra features). When Graham confronts Lecter again, we get an almost identical setup to Lecters meeting with Agent Starling. The majority of the film is a slow burning affair, with things falling into place only gradually. Of course, the killer cant be dead, can he? The whole cast is strong, with both Fiennes and Norton giving understated performances as Dolarhyde and Graham respectively....

September 10, 2009 · 2 min · 383 words · Jessica Atkinson

The Land That Time Forgot DVD review

Many years ago, I had the privilege of seeingWarlords Of Atlantisat my local cinema on a double bill. I cant remember what the supporting feature was. Suffice to say, I loved it! The storm they encounter is getting worse and suddenly a bright light appears on the ocean. The next thing they know they are adrift in calmer waters and spot an island ahead. Biting the dust rather early, the captains first mate becomes lunch for one of the prehistoric beasties....

September 10, 2009 · 1 min · 192 words · Michelle Chavez

Door Into Silence DVD review

The last film from the late Lucio Fulci arrives on DVD. But is Door Into Silence one for completists only? Argento is still making films today in varying quality, but 1996 saw the sad passing of Fulci. Unseen for many years, this is, if anything, a thriller with some supernatural overtones to it. Melvin continues on his journey and meets up again and again with the black hearse. Ad content continues below...

September 9, 2009 · 1 min · 212 words · Alan Hicks