Sam Raimi interview: Oz, Warcraft, The Shadow, Spider-Man

Warm Saturday afternoon in London. Days dont get much better for me than that. In fact, you could take out the last two. Ad content continues below Likewise, interviewing Sam Raimi leaves you just as giddy. Most important question first was that you hitting Bruce Campbell with a stick? Ummm … that time it wasnt me. Because, for some reason, I couldnt get to that position. Which is really a bummer....

March 5, 2013 · 7 min · 1290 words · Nicholas Smith

5 memorable geek TV amnesiacs

Juliette picks five of geek TV’s most memorable amnesiacs, feat. Buffy, Stargate, Fringe and more (but sadly, not Harold from Neighbours)… This feature contains spoilers. In reality, amnesia in its wide variety of different forms is a serious condition that can ruin lives. Amnesia is a favourite plot rig of soap operas, and a very cheesy one. Philosophical musings on what makes us the people we are, are available as an optional extra....

March 4, 2013 · 2 min · 415 words · William Vance

The Walking Dead, Season 3, Episode 12: Clear, Review/Summary

I mean it!! Morgan Jones, that is. And, what an impact he had on tonights incredible episode. In the episode, Morgan gets shot by Carl (Ill get to that later). So, back to Carl shooting Morgan. Carl shot Morgan in self defense. Obviously, Carl didnt know that his father knew the man he had just shot. But, this is another moment ofThe Walking Deadthat shows us just how badass Carl has become....

March 4, 2013 · 2 min · 282 words · Rhonda Brown

Jack the Giant Slayer, Review

Jack the Giant Slayer: Fe Fi Fo FUN! (Yeah, I did that) We comic Geeks see the world differently. Our brains are wired in nine panel grids, bursting with Krackling Kirby energy. We are discerning and always, always looking for a good story. So welcome to the column that will filter movies Through the Comic Book Brain. Its getting crowded out there for the fairy tales. Its become so common, its almost becoming formulaic....

March 3, 2013 · 2 min · 272 words · Christopher Campbell

Sound of My Voice (2011), Lookback/Review

Peter and Lorna are a couple. Peter is a substitute teacher and Lorna is a fledgling writer. We first see Maggie through the eyes of the supplicants. We see her feet and the oxygen tank she wheels behind her. She wears a shroud and thanks everyone for the precautions they have taken. She is from the future. Ad content continues below Peter is initially belligerent. Lorna is open to the possibilities of someone visiting from the year 2054....

March 3, 2013 · 2 min · 419 words · Michelle Baker

Stoker, Review

This is the story of a girl rolling in the grass drenched in her familys bloody legacy. And while there are no pointy teethed counts in this picture, its atmosphere has a vicious bite. One in which she is both the target of ridicule and lust for all the boys at school. He brings that same measured tension to this psychological fairy tale. However, this withdrawn creature is of a world far more fantastic and strange....

March 2, 2013 · 1 min · 159 words · John Johnson

Psych, Season 7, Episode 1: Santabarbaratown Part II, Review

Psych is back for Season 7 on USA web link with the entire crew ready to rock ‘n roll. SPOILER ALERT Finally! Carp turns out to be the third man they were trying to catch in last years season finale. Instead of giving chase, Shawn gets Henry immediate medical attention. He manages to muster, I love your-your French toast to the unconscious Henry. Even in such dire times, Shawn is uses humor as his defense mechanism....

March 1, 2013 · 2 min · 418 words · John Rogers

The Sweeney, Review

Now, with this new version ofThe Sweeney, Winstone has been promoted to play Thaws top cop Regan. Regan has a couple dirty vices himself (like stealing goods from crime scenes, no big deal). Regan is on a tight leash with his superior DCI Frank Haskins, played by Damian Lewis ofHomeland. And worst of all, it doesnt seem like were even watching the best episode from this faux show. And then there is justice!...

March 1, 2013 · 2 min · 257 words · Timothy Johnson

Eddie Marsan interview: Jack The Giant Slayer and 3D Mike Leigh movies

What attracted you to it? Ad content continues below I wanted to work with Bryan Singer, because I like his films. Its good to do big movies like this, its good for your career. I do these and then I do Mike Leigh, and then I cover all bases. How does the process of shooting a film like this compare to Mike Leighs films? But they demand the same result, which is a full character....

February 28, 2013 · 2 min · 228 words · David Garrison

Allison Abbate interview: looking back at Frankenweenie

Plus, stop motion, box office,The Iron Giantand del TorosPinocchiotoo… Looking back now, how do you feel towardsFrankenweenie? You know I love it, I am so proud of it. It was such a labour of love for me and the entire crew. I think it helps, but I just think that stop-motion movies are happening. Given that he was makingDark Shadowsat the same time, how much time did you get with him?...

February 27, 2013 · 3 min · 452 words · Anthony Taylor

Guns and Robots (PC), Review

For instance, youll first need to build 3 separate modules for chassis, body and weapons designs. The first thing I wrote down in my notes was Nice, easy to follow conversational tutorial. So now we move to the second half of Guns and Robots: the online arena combat. that it’s possible for you to roll into and an alien friendly on one of the rooftops. The music and sound effects are also top notch and add to this atmosphere immensely....

February 27, 2013 · 1 min · 118 words · Mathew Brooks

Mark Wahlberg interview: Broken City, Entourage, Transformers & more

What attracted you to the project? The script, I just loved it. Brian Tucker (the scriptwriter) is the reason why were all here today. Ad content continues below What challenges did you face being the producer of the film? I gather you and Russell Crowe dispensed with the rehearsal period and just went toe to toe? Alan [Hughes, the director] offered it to us but we refused. The first scene we shot was the big confrontation in the mayors office....

February 27, 2013 · 3 min · 606 words · Ashley Moss

Ewan McGregor interview: Jack The Giant Slayer & visual effects

But thats exactly what he was doing when we visited the set ofJack The Giant Slayerback in 2011. During lunch, decked out in full swashbuckler regalia, McGregor wandered over for a chat. What attracted you to the film? Ad content continues below Well, I liked the script very much, you know. And I like that film, I thought it was really good, so it was that. Weve seen you spend all afternoon diligently firing an arrow off towards another part of the beanstalk....

February 26, 2013 · 2 min · 315 words · Albert Costa