Go Blu-ray review

Ronna is bitter as shes about to be evicted and its nearly Christmas. Having worked 14 hours, she agrees to work an additional shift. Roping her friends into the deal, she goes to Todd, the dealers, house. Dropping the drugs off at Zack and Adams, were introduced to Burke. Clearly something isnt right and Ronna decides to flush the drugs. Obviously, this leaves her with a bit of a dilemma as shes got to pay Todd back....

September 8, 2009 · 2 min · 227 words · David Lee

Hannibal Blu-ray review

Ridley Scott’s stint on the Hannibal Lecter franchise arrives on Blu-ray. Anyone fancy a chianti? Sadly, this brings the lecherous Krendler to the attention of Lecter. Of course, Lecter is smart. Hes not going to just walk blindly into the hands of his would be captors. Hopkins, as Lecter, is still brilliant, though occasionally the dialogue he delivers is clumsy. All said and done,Hannibalisnt a dreadful movie. Its not as good asSilenceorRed Dragon, but it still stands up relatively well....

September 8, 2009 · 1 min · 189 words · Tracy Townsend

Remakes Vs. Originals: Planet Of The Apes

It is safe to say that these films ruled the 1970s and changed the face of science fiction forever. It seemed like all chances of a romantic sub plot had surely been killed (thank goodness). Its something you really have to see to understand, as I struggle to find the right words. Taylor is finally taken down when he is shot in neck. Anyhow, Taylor eventually convinces Zira he is intelligent by writing his name on a piece of paper....

September 8, 2009 · 2 min · 359 words · Mrs. Megan Hall

Top 10 Steve Martin films

Simon reckons Steve Martin remains one of the funniest men on the planet. Thus, Ive put together a list of my favourites of his films. And it also demonstrated Martins ability to pitch a performance precisely. And theres been nothing quite like it since. 9Roxanne Possibly the best, wittiest and cleverest screenplay Martin has written to date. Cue Bale writing his thoughts down, which he allows Chris to use. Just your average everyday romance....

September 8, 2009 · 2 min · 249 words · Nicole Warren

Adventureland review

Greg Mottola’s Superbad follow-up finally arrives in the UK - but Adventureland is something a little bit different… Remember those smiley face bumper stickers that said Shit Happens? They were all the rage in the 80s. Just dust yourself off and keep on trucking everything will turn out sweet in the end. Shit happens, better get used to it. Yes, there are parallels between Mottolas latest film and his last....

September 7, 2009 · 2 min · 241 words · Natasha Stone

Ten video game characters you wouldn’t want to meet down a dark alley

Ganon would give a good beating to anyone foolish enough to stumble intohisalley. That said, he is looking a bit ginger these days… And then run away. And ifthatsnot enough, his super combo is called the True Instant Hell Murder. None of those false instant hell murders for Akuma, oh, no. Hes far too evil for that. Your only hope if you do meet this pyjama-wearing demon? Raising your arms so that they cover your face usually works quite well....

September 6, 2009 · 2 min · 224 words · Gregory Hogan

Generation A by Douglas Coupland book review

You dont have to look hard to find aSimpsonsreference in Couplands work. Still, lets not pretend thats the best reason there is to read his novels. But thats not really the plot merely the events around which Couplands expert storytelling hangs. Those elements are there, but theyre not the focus at all. Two clicks from the very end of the alphabet. The similarities are further demarcated by the concerns of the book....

September 3, 2009 · 1 min · 87 words · Anthony Hardy

Battlestar Galactica season 2 episode 4 review: Resistance

The ramifications of his decision are closing in all around him. Theres a bit more from Baltar to come, too. Firstly, he bullshits Tigh when the Colonel wants to know why his Cylon detector didnt pick Sharon up. And then he asks if he should be President, given that Roslin is incapacitated. Tigh, for some odd reason, doesnt take this very well. Its one of many pressure cookers bubbling away on the proverbial stove....

September 2, 2009 · 1 min · 138 words · Mark Mercado

Dissidia Final Fantasy PSP review

Instead, imagine, if you will,Final FantasyandKingdom Heartsjoining forces. The game opens with a mighty battle between the forces of good and evil. On the side of light we have the deity Cosmos. Facing her is the demonic Chaos. Serving these powerful gods are characters from theFinal Fantasyback catalogue, all the way back to the firstFinal Fantasy. First we should take a look at the main element of the game, the combat....

September 2, 2009 · 2 min · 235 words · Tricia Owen

Battlestar Galactica season 2 episode 2 review: Valley Of Darkness

There is a party of Cylon Centurions, they are on-board Galactica, and they do indeed wreak havoc. But Adama spends the episode still critically ill, and on the table. Doctor Cottle is finally on-board, though, to perform life saving surgery. This leads into Number 6 telling Baltar of the frailties of humanity, as they sit surrounded by skulls. Or isBattlestarmaking further points about the division and perception of religion? Looking forward to finding out....

September 1, 2009 · 2 min · 232 words · Rachel Phillips

District 9 review

A sci-fi movie with great visual effects AND a brain: did someone in Hollywood miss a meeting…? Yeah, its safe to sayDistrict 9s director, Neill Blomkamp, was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Ad content continues below So it was clear from the start that Jacksons protegee was something of a prodigy. The King of Kiwis loved it and greenlit the project. This sense of anticipation is vital toDistrict 9s aura of the unknown....

September 1, 2009 · 2 min · 233 words · Mrs. Allison Martin

Wolfenstein Xbox 360 review

The Nazis are up to no good again. Aaron enlists in the OSA and embarks on another supernatural WWII adventure… Ze Germans are coming! Ad content continues below The story is the usual supernatural soaked fare weve come to expect from the series. Its his mission to investigate this threat, and to stop the Nazis at all costs. While theres plenty of run and gun shooting, Raven has implemented a basic hub system of sorts....

September 1, 2009 · 1 min · 211 words · Randall Thompson

Dark Entries book review

Ian Rankin picks up the Constantine supernatural sleuth in an excellent start to a new series.. But occult is not his forte. His presence increases the viewing figures just as he encounters his own ghostly figure. Rankin seems to have grasped Constantines character with eerie confidence. DellEdera brings shadowy vision to the novel , his unfussy black-and-white illustrations offering pared-down detail for a more dynamicnoireffect. This is a confident launch to the Graphic Mystery series, in a uniquely-designed and bound volume....

August 31, 2009 · 1 min · 137 words · Patricia Kennedy MD