Grimm’s top Wesen: Cracher-Mortel

Papa Ghede is going to the palace! Hell eat and drink, when he gets back! Cracher-Mortel (CRA-shay mor-TEL; Fr. These spikes replace their hair, both scalp and facial. They have big eyes and a wide mouth. With the victim paralysed, they are often pronounced dead. Atropine and scopolamine toxins re-animate the victim in a zombie state, similar to Lazarus syndrome. The entire process is known as Dammerzustand. Behaviour Cracher-Mortel have strong links to the practice of Voodoo, particularly around the creation of zombie slaves....

February 28, 2014 · 1 min · 84 words · Melanie White

Interview with Julianne Moore and Liam Neeson on Non-Stop

You sort of take them and exaggerate them. You know, are you scared of ghosts? Is it the devil? Im very scared of the devil. [To Liam] See if you’ve got the option to be better than that. [Laughs] Liam Neeson:Its just we all know the nightmares of airports nowadays. Its playing on those fears, but its an entertainment, you know? It would have been totally insensitive, but its a backdrop to a thriller....

February 28, 2014 · 6 min · 1066 words · George Pace

The James Clayton Column:The 2014 Oscars oracle

Razzle dazzle, ladies and gentlemen! The 86th Academy Awards are upon us and we are so terribly excited. (Yes we are. You should be excited about the Oscars. Drink the Kool-Aid, as Americans say, smile dazzling smiles and clap enthusiastically every 15 seconds. Oh, its so terribly exciting!) The main reason it grips the cultural consciousness, however, is the tantalising question: Who wins? Any of the nominees could potentially win an Oscar and oh, its so exciting!...

February 28, 2014 · 3 min · 498 words · Jennifer Johnson

Why modern kids films have ditched the chosen one

How films like The LEGO Movie are replacing destiny narratives with messages of scepticism and adaptability… Warning: contains spoilers forThe LEGO MovieandKung Fu Panda. cheerleading prevalent in kids movies. Sometimes you cant do it, said this film, even if you really, really, really try. Its not as bleak a caution as it might seem. Isnt it about time kids movies became comfortable with that idea? The makers ofMonsters Universitythink so....

February 28, 2014 · 2 min · 407 words · David Kelly

Grimm’s top Wesen: Fuchsbau

They might look cute and cuddly, but these fox-like Wesen can’t always be trusted… Warning: contains spoilers forGrimmseason three. Count your fingers after you shake hands with a Fuchsbau. (Monroe) Fuchsbau (FOOKS-BAU; Germ. fox hole or burrow) is a fox-like Wesen known for their sly and cunning nature. Their facial features remain similar, although they become slightly more pointed. They also gain sharp canine teeth, fox-like ears, fox-like eyes and a black fox-like nose....

February 26, 2014 · 1 min · 124 words · Christopher Bryan

In defence of the Oscars and movie awards

Awards season is upon us, and many are rolling their eyes. But the Oscars do serve some purpose, argues Simon. I should be clear from the off: I dont really like movie awards anymore. But I still think the pros of them outweigh the cons. And I am going to defend them, just through slightly gritted teeth at times. Anyone whos sat through any awards show ever has generally been dissatisfied with the outcome....

February 26, 2014 · 2 min · 246 words · Hailey Jones

Archer: Southbound And Down Review

After a two-week hiatus,Archer Vicecame speeding back like a crisp, cool Rocky Mountain silver bullet. Because as Mallory said within Archers hearing on the C.B. Sterling could barely 10-4 that one. Sorry, if the truth hurts, old buddy. Its time to say goodbye to Pam and Archer, and say hello to Snowball and Lickbag. Archers Lickbag, because he was unconscious when she ruined his C.B. Nor is it toothpaste on the trucker she left behind....

February 25, 2014 · 2 min · 277 words · Nancy Smith

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Review

This game has a clunky open world structure and annoying stealth missions. Or do they simply just suck a big puddle of blood? And above all else, it forms the basis for what should have been a unique new setting forCastlevaniafans. falls a bit short of almost every expectation when it comes to the actual gameplay. There are no more shimmering green forests, autumn fields at sunset, or staggering ice fields....

February 25, 2014 · 1 min · 119 words · Cody Webb

Joshua Hale Fialkov Interview: Skyman, Project Black Sky, The Bunker, and more!

chats with Den of Geek about his work! And of course, editors Jim Gibbons and Spencer Newlin-Cushing are right in the thick of it. As a creator, whats the appeal of a shared universe and what are some of the drawbacks? Well, this is sort of the best of both worlds. You get to use the other toys, but they arent being forced down your throat. Its a subtle art....

February 24, 2014 · 3 min · 458 words · Victor Wall

One man and the five films that made him cry

What are the films that have made you cry at the cinema? Here are the five that managed to break Jamie… This article contains spoilers for the films mentioned. If you dont want a film spoiled, dont read the entry for it! Traditionally, men have only been permitted to cry over two things: sports, and nothing else. Surely women dont have a monopoly on tears at the cinema? Well, they dont....

February 24, 2014 · 3 min · 550 words · Mason Willis

Peter Dinklage Interview: X-Men: Days Of Future Past, Game Of Thrones fandom and more

Happy birthday, by the way. You guys have some cake? I want a big cake. With a big creamy filling. [Laughs] Taken out of context, that sounds very wrong. Ad content continues below How did you end up in the new X-Menmovie? Were you into the movies before [you were cast]? Yeah, I loved them. These and theBatmanmovies are, for me, top of the heap. Its the complex storytelling. Did you ever read theX-Mencomics?...

February 24, 2014 · 6 min · 1186 words · Leroy Mays

Revisiting Band Of Brothers

Over the next fortnight, we revisit each episode of HBO’s superlative war drama, Band Of Brothers. The series traces its roots back to American historian Stephen E. Ambroses book of the same name. No expense was spared in its making and each episode is of blockbuster film quality. By the end of the series, these early scenes all feel like an awfully long time ago. Luckily for Easy, Sobel was moved elsewhere before they ever faced combat....

February 24, 2014 · 1 min · 89 words · Christina Cooper

Shameless: A Jailbird, Invalid, Martyr, Cutter, Retard, and Parasitic Twin Review

And the painful truth is that Lip is right. Indeed, this whole episode builds like the first breath after taking a shot of whiskey. Its standing with the baited breath of ugliness to come. When Lip finally rips into Fiona before dinner, he is entirely justified. Accident or no, it was incredibly stupid, and there will be consequences. Nonetheless, it takes Fi the full hour to realize that she deserves as much....

February 24, 2014 · 2 min · 353 words · Shane Chang