Bargain bin finds: The Gladiator

After catching a showing ofGrindhouselast week, a film that included death car in the synopsis just seemed unmissable. Could this be the 80sDeath Proof? Lakeshore entertainment sure thought so, even although they werent exactly right. When someone says Somebody should do something about it… tonight, it hits him hard. But of course, fat ladies could never kill. I suggest he gets a new tape, as that one is rubbish. He stops for some take out, and is attacked by some drunken thugs in a car....

April 22, 2008 · 1 min · 195 words · Jacob Guerra

In Bruges review

Fancy a European escape? Mark recommends In Bruges to scratch that itch… Thank goodness forIn Bruges. I was beginning to think Colin Farrell wasnt going to release another great film. His first truly great film wasTigerland. One of Joel Schumachers better efforts,Tigerlandlargely succeeds because of Farrells breakout role as Private Bozz. Thats not to say I didnt enjoy him in those films, far from it. It helps that this is a superb film....

April 22, 2008 · 2 min · 251 words · James Hall

Pathology review

I also didnt see a single billboard or bus ad promoting it. More fool the distributors, if thats the case. I loved every blood, sweat and turd drenched second of this sickening abomination. The torture porn trend bores me and aggravates me in equal measure. Whats particularly irritating about those movies is their trite tabloid mentality; theyre never actually daring. Horror shouldnt be something you get your jollies from. I want to feel horrified....

April 21, 2008 · 1 min · 199 words · Mark Ryan

Mario Kart Nintendo Wii review

Why then, is the platform so barren when it comes to decent games? There are more new additions to the game than the basic motion controls too. And, by slipstreaming behind another racer, you’re free to build up a quick boost. There are many more characters to unlock as well. The game mechanics are whats important though, and luckily, this Wii version has it where it counts. Nintendo hasnt done a totally perfect job though, and some design changes will surely cause some to complain....

April 17, 2008 · 1 min · 142 words · Dr. Aaron Davis

The Den Of Geek interview: Darren Lynn Bousman

Well, theres a bunch of styles that went into makingRepo. I love propaganda posters. If you look a lot at the posters that we have out right now, theyre very propaganda-based. Does the film contain political comment on the right-wing feeling and commercialism thats in the culture now? Yeah, one hundred percent. TheSawfilms were violent and they were horrific but they had a message to them appreciate your life. This is more making a statement on society as a whole now....

April 17, 2008 · 6 min · 1159 words · Stephen Gilbert

Seagalogy: A Study Of The Ass-Kicking Films Of Steven Seagal book review

But for some people one star shines brighter: Steven Seagal. But hands up how many have actually seen one of his films, let alone his complete output? Is that foolish oversight or a criminal miscarriage of justice? And like the common cold, Verns enthusiasm is infectious. Hes unleashed on the world of criticism like a bat out of hell. A lucrative move for him and a good reason for Vern to launch into his crusade....

April 16, 2008 · 1 min · 166 words · Amber Barrera

Steve Niles interview

He’s the man behind 30 Days Of Night. He’s writing stories set in Gotham City. Eben and Stella and the concept of the feral or unromantic vampires came a bit later. Why did you decide to make them so vicious and animalistic? Ad content continues below Simply because vampires werent scary anymore. That was new then. Unfortunately it also tamed them. Rice made us want to be vampires. I wanted to make them scary again....

April 16, 2008 · 3 min · 439 words · Eric West

Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus PSP review

An expansion pack to the superb Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops. So how did this one go wrong? Snake Eater, Roy Campbell and FOXHOUND all made appearances. Despite this strong grounding,Portable Ops Plusdoesnt really include a plot at all. Progression in the game results in your soldiers improving in another touch that will hey RPG fans. Their accuracy, stamina and health can be enhanced throughout, which prepare them for taking on harder missions....

April 15, 2008 · 1 min · 189 words · Timothy Watson

The Den of Geek interview: Dario Argento

Or does he…? Is Mother Of Tears a definitive end to the three witches saga, or is there more to come? For now, yes its done with. [laughs] Was it important for you to exit the trilogy, assuming it remains a trilogy? Ad content continues below Yes, it was very important to kill the story of these three sisters. Also because I had a strong desire to tell the background of this story in depth....

April 15, 2008 · 3 min · 514 words · Ryan Miller

Top 10 Screen traitors

Watch your backs, as we countdown the most duplicitous weasels in geekdom… Both have brought down devastating destruction on their own people, however. 5: BennyTotal Recall(1990)Hey man…I got five kids to feed!. Trouble is, the Russians have chosen claustrophobic nutcase Pleasance to help sabotage the mission. I mean, this isNewmanwere talking about. Trouble is his escape plan goes wrong, putting the pioneering tourist complex at the mercy of its exhibits....

April 15, 2008 · 1 min · 118 words · Stephanie Brooks

Condemned 2 Xbox 360 review

Its not all close combat though, and firearms can be acquired too. An interesting addition is Ethans alcoholism. This is all very CSI, and fits in well with the rest of the game play. Im sure the big question many people are asking is; Is it as scary as the first? Well, no, not really. But, the game doesnt quite reach the heights of fear of the first game. Anyone whos played the first will no doubt remember the whole mannequin/shopping mall level nasty....

April 14, 2008 · 1 min · 140 words · Patrick Brown

Top 10 edited-for-TV Movies

What the…funster? Heres the top ten butchered for TV screened movies! GhostbustersThis is an exceptionally violent and subversive movie which had to be tamed for TV! Zeddmore has now has seen stuff that will turn you white, eh?. Other offensively funny lines are cut, like the one Stantz makes when seeing Mr Stay-Puff. Disappointingly some of these changes were made possible because Ivan Reitman shot alternate takes expecting a TV backlash....

April 14, 2008 · 3 min · 439 words · Robert Cameron

Bargain bin finds: The Force Within

Carl digs deep into the bargain bin to find this, er, classic piece of forgotten cinema… Well, it was either that or a WWE DVD. It really, really wasnt. In fact, all the characters on the front cover have less than five minutes screen time altogether. Seriously, how could I pass that up? Not a good look. Still, I soldier on, so you dont have to. Firstly, a stripper, followed by a ventriloquist, neither of which are remotely funny....

April 11, 2008 · 1 min · 186 words · John Gross