The Den of Geek interview: Zach Galligan part two

Were they conscious choices? Well, Id love to say there were tons of choices involves. A lot of times I took what I could get, like most actors do. Now, I dont know, I have different priorities now. But Id have probably spent it by now. Youre doing screenwriting now, too? Its tentatively calledApple Scruff. I was actually reading throughThe Beatles Recording Sessions. And just pulled them off the street and had them sing backing vocals....

January 15, 2008 · 6 min · 1139 words · Ryan Fernandez

Guitar Hero III: Xbox 360 review

Mark Pickavance went to school with those behind Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. It doesn’t make him any better at Guitar Hero III, though… There are some aspects of the human experience that should be private, like birth and death. This controller is both the best and worst aspect of the game. In gameplay terms there are a few new twists, none of which really twanged my strings. Theyve messed with the Star Power metering, making it look like something youd start a dragster race with....

January 11, 2008 · 1 min · 173 words · Rebekah Martinez

The Den of Geek interview: Leslie Nielsen

And now, Den of Geek. Hence our final question… No, not at all. Ad content continues below How do you look back on films like that now? Did you have any idea how revered theyd become? They did a remake? I had no idea! Was I in it? Was I really, really good?Is it true that you auditioned for Ben Hur? Was there anything else you tried for, and/or turned down?...

January 10, 2008 · 3 min · 446 words · Charles Black

Assassin’s Creed review

What could go wrong? This, in turn, is supposed to implicate him to some crime or other that he has commit. To repay his sins he is asked to assassinate nine evil men. This is where the game begins. The control system relies on two levels of control. The second is high-profile and this is activated by holding down the left trigger. This changes the actions of all of the face buttons....

January 9, 2008 · 2 min · 364 words · Jason Smith

Alien Woman: The Making of Lt. Ellen Ripley book review

The hybrid Ripley is part alien herself by now, her allegiances a mystery for much of the film. Rating: 4 out of 5

January 8, 2008 · 1 min · 23 words · Carmen West

The Den of Geek interview: Erin Gray

Actually my daughter hasnt seen them either, which has been kind of amusing to me. Shes never really seen most of my work. Are your male fans very shy when they come up to you at conventions? But I also had a very strong effect on young girls, so it was a nice balance. Ive had a woman tell me that, and I was dumbfounded, I got chills! Policewomen too…how nice....

January 8, 2008 · 3 min · 561 words · Nicole Garcia

Doctor Who: Beneath the Surface review

Silurians, Sea-Devils, and surfaces. Martin dives into a boxset of classic Who… The set consists of two Jon Pertwee adventures and one from fifth Doctor Peter Davison. But production values are high and an early Pertwee is already in his stride as the dashing Doctor. Ad content continues below Next is the well-lovedSea Devils, comfortably the jewel of this collection. Only the annoying previews of upcomingWhoDVD releases, which will be redundant within months, mar this effort....

January 7, 2008 · 1 min · 90 words · Patricia Williams

The Gerry Anderson ready reckoner

It’s rumoured that Mark Pickavance designed the Thunderbirds computer game back in 1988. But in here there are some gems, even if theyre outweighed by the dross. Captain Scarlet (2005) Space Precinct (1994) Dick Spanner, P.I.

January 4, 2008 · 1 min · 36 words · Amy Henderson

Silver Surfer Requiem HC review

Marvel released this smart-looking hardcover just before Christmas. Esad Ribics fully painted artwork is breathtaking some of the best Ive ever seen in a comic book. You could print it on sheets of platinum with gold weave binding and itd still not do it justice. But what about the story? Well, J. Michael Straczynski pens the script and its almost parodically typical of his style. Its either poignant or exhausting, depending on how receptive youre feeling to his emotional manipulation....

January 3, 2008 · 1 min · 181 words · John Cox

Chocky review

We’ve all been scoffing loads of choccy over Christmas. Er, but this is a John Wyndham adaptation. Which is also good. Runtime: 90 minutes Discs (CD version): 2 John Wyndhams aliens are never in a hurry. Pivotal among these confidences is that called XXXXX, which threatens to obviate all currently-devised Earth methods of propulsion. Interest from local papers and finally radio and television prompt the parents to seek evaluation by an eminent psychiatrist....

January 2, 2008 · 1 min · 103 words · Christina Bauer

Solaris review

Nope, not the one with George Clooney - this version of Solaris is a BBC radio production. The bitter and acid-tongued Dr. Are they people in any meaningful sense? Is Solaris itself experimenting on the scientists who came to study it? Does it want to repel or kindly its guests? Solaris is available from January 7th as CD and digital download. See theBBC Shopfor more. Rating: 4 out of 5

January 2, 2008 · 1 min · 70 words · Miguel Ross

A Fall Of Moondust – review

In these moments we know that, whilst humans may reach for the stars, theyll never change. Though2001owes most to Clarkes workThe Sentinal, the same bleakness permeatesA Fall Of Moondusttoo. Its satire, dressed up as drama, dressed up as sci-fi. Everything that good fantasy storytelling is about, then. For sci-fi fans in general, it offers some strong thematic content and good ideas.

December 21, 2007 · 1 min · 61 words · Lisa Collins

Degrassi Junior High season one review

It’s a cult classic. It’s kind-of Grange Hill with funny accents. Well, wonder not, as the series more than holds up after twenty years. The first thing that hits you like a legwarmered kicking is how absolutely 80s this programme is. Joey Jeremiah and Wheels are here, as are Spike and Caitlin. This first series is led by characters who vanished pretty sharpish. Elsewhere, the main casting draw is Joey Jeremiah, theFerris Bueller-cool kid whos friends with everyone....

December 20, 2007 · 1 min · 83 words · Daniel Young