The pitfalls of second movie syndrome

It doesnt look like the qualitys going to fall off any time soon. The biggest problem with sequels is probably the lack of time taken in between. Thats not to say that a bit of the same is always bad. Number two is always inferior, right? Ironically, the second song isnt as good, but we get the point anyway. And like the 2011 film, the sequel borrows liberally from the Muppets previous hits....

April 1, 2014 · 1 min · 140 words · Sherri Lawrence

Wes Bentley interview: Pioneer, Weirdsville, and beards

We caught up with Wes Bentley to chat about his new projects, including Pioneer and Interstellar. We also talked about beards. Wes Bentley seems to be in a pretty good place right now. Bentley plays a cocky American diver, a kind of foil to Aksel Hennies demented man-on-a-mission. Its a fairly minor role, but an interesting one. So, lets talk about Pioneer. I think mostly what I learned from the film is that deep sea diving is really scary....

April 1, 2014 · 4 min · 783 words · Martha Myers

Interview: The Raid 2 Director Gareth Evans

Ad content continues below Gareth Evans: Back in 2008 I made a film calledMerantau. I tried for two years to get the budget for it but couldnt get it off the ground. And then the next thing I know Im like, okay, well weve got to do something. Its been two years. So we went off and started working onThe Raid 1instead as a backup project, as a plan B....

March 31, 2014 · 5 min · 888 words · Leslie Frazier

Shameless: Emily Review

Fiona went to prison this week…strangely, making this the happiest Shameless episode of the season! Well, until the last two minutes… In the penultimate episode for this seasonsShameless, things (for the most part) are looking pretty good. Because inShameless,no one gets too far ahead without losing a tooth. And for everyone but her that is some much-needed breathing room from an imploding character vortex. They dont care and neither does Ian....

March 31, 2014 · 3 min · 471 words · Thomas Morgan

The Walking Dead: A, Season Finale Review

Here we go Deadites,The Walking Deadseason finale. This episode is written by showrunner Scott M. Gimple and Angela Kang. This is Kangs fifthWalking Dead; she also wrote for the short-lived but much missed seriesTerriers. So the talent is in place, the Deadless Summer is looming, lets do this! The finale begins with a flashback to the prison. The sight of Hershel almost causes physical pain for a wound that is still deep....

March 31, 2014 · 3 min · 453 words · Mitchell Schultz

Charlotte Gainsbourg Talks Playing A Nymphomaniac

What did it feel like, knowing that your family was going to see this movie? Charlotte Gainsbourg:They havent. Ad content continues below Nope. Did you ask them not to? Oh my mother did. I didnt ask anything. I think it might be a bit embarrassing for people who know me well. I wont push anyone to see a film Im in. What was the most challenging aspect of taking on this role?...

March 28, 2014 · 4 min · 654 words · Sean Marshall

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes PS4 review

Much has been made about the play time offered byMetal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. Does the short play time really hamper the games appeal? These prisoners are Chico and Paz, two of Snake (a.k.a. Big Boss) allies introduced inMGS: Peace Walker. In fact, it welcomes whatever methods you wish to employ. Stealth is reworked too. There are no more easy vision cones and radars. The only onscreen indicator is your weapon and ammo....

March 28, 2014 · 2 min · 241 words · Oscar Romero

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trailer breakdown

Yesterday we got our first look at the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. We all know all of that, dont we? Shall we just get on with having a closer look at this trailer? And another bit of it being flown through by helicopters. No sign of a Turtle Blimp, mind. Theyre wearing smart black clothing and have some pretty cool masks on. The Foot Soldiers look pretty cool, right?...

March 28, 2014 · 4 min · 649 words · Elizabeth Reid

The James Clayton Column: 10 great things about The Muppets movie

As its sequel makes its debut in UK cinemas, James looks back at the 2011 The Muppets movie… Were doing a sequel! (The sequels working title). This is where the 2011 movieThe Muppetscomes in. Now reunited, everyones favourite variety group are doing just fine nay! having made a righteous rainbow connection with the 21st century. A decade ago a collective shout of Its time to light the lights! The Muppets and the fruits of Hensons imagination deserve the cinematic platform....

March 28, 2014 · 1 min · 187 words · Christine Butler

10 stories of excess from the production of Heaven’s Gate

We look back at one of the most infamous film productions in history. Here are 10 stories of excess from Michael Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate… In 1979, director Michael Cimino was at the height of his powers. The director pledged to make every effort to makeHeavens Gatein the allotted time. United Artists may have wanted Oscars, but what they got was a nightmare. Lessons ranged from shooting to horse riding to cock fighting lessons to Yugoslavian dialect coaching....

March 27, 2014 · 3 min · 571 words · Anna Lee

Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 2 Review

The final installment in BioShock Infinite trades shooting for stealth to a glorious and fulfilling effect. Its uncanny, really. Remember how scary it was every time you encountered a Big Daddy in the originalBioShock? Its likeBioShockmeetsBioShock Infinitein a wonderful stealth casing, and its every bit as awesome as you could imagine. AndGoogle+, if thats your thing! Rating: 5 out of 5

March 27, 2014 · 1 min · 61 words · Sharon Fritz

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – Revelations DLC Review

For every step forward, it seemed to take ten big steps back. Draculas Teenage Growing Pains. The only bad thing about it is that youll need to ownLords of Shadow 2first before getting to play. AndGoogle+, if thats your thing! Rating: 4 out of 5

March 27, 2014 · 1 min · 45 words · Daniel Rose

David S. Goyer interview: Da Vinci’s Demons season 2, Indiana Jones & more…

Warning: contains plot details forDa Vincis Demonsseason two. Read our Da Vincis Demons set visit report,here. ToDa Vincis Demonscreator David S. Goyer, everything is equal when it comes to storytelling. Everyone is this guy who invaded somewhere, or massacred a bunch of these guys. Goyer happily adopts whatever Revisionist theories on the life of Leonardo tell the best story. so thats sort of the historical background of crap thats happening in season two....

March 27, 2014 · 3 min · 527 words · David Vargas