The War Z Review: The Loneliest Game You’ll Ever Play

The most important lesson to learn inThe War Z: dont trust anyone! But, good luck staying alive long enough for these things to be actual concerns. The War Zdoes many things great and does many things not so great. The first thing it does great is by really creating a feeling of being alone in a zombie world. You first spawn with nothing but a flashlight, granola bar, can of soda and bandages....

December 20, 2012 · 2 min · 386 words · Kimberly Carpenter

They Live (1988) Review

I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass…And Im all out of bubblegum … In a way, 1988sThey Liveis a reverse mirror image of its own story. Interestingly, Carpenter found his primary inspiration for a film about the 1980s in the 1960s. Unfortunately hes the only one who can. (Director Matt Reeves is presently at work on a more faithful adaptation of the story.) Twenty years later it truer than ever....

December 20, 2012 · 1 min · 199 words · Brad Park

Jon Wright interview: Grabbers, Christmas movies, body parts

We caught up with director Jon Wright ahead of the films UK release. I thought it was escapist fun in a good way! Ad content continues below And that aside, Im Irish by birth. Which in Richards case was very good. He must have put a lot of work into that? I think thats the highest praise you’re free to get. Some of the Irish crew on the movie even thought he was Irish!...

December 19, 2012 · 3 min · 506 words · Alexander Gordon

Dining with the Doctor: The Unauthorized Whovian Cookbook, by Chris-Rachael Oseland, Review

There are so many questions up in the air. What will The Doctor do without the Ponds? How are WE going to live without the Ponds? Is Clara Oswald the same person as Oswin Oswald? And how is that even possible? And are we going tolikeher? And what is up with these killer snowmen? And impress all your Whovian friends along the way. The author of this article wonders why he didnt have this book when he threw his Doctor Who party....

December 18, 2012 · 3 min · 623 words · Jose Mann

Les Miserables, Review

Les Miserables Universal Pictures 160 Mins. Quickly, the truth becomes obvious as Javert continues his single minded hunt of Valjean across France. Still, a lot of people have already asked me if Russell Crowe is able to sing. Now THAT is going the extra mile for your craft. The only complaint I have about the cast is Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter. The music ofLes Miserableskeeps the lengthy film moving at a decent pace....

December 18, 2012 · 1 min · 76 words · Leslie Wilson DDS

Matt Stokoe interview: Misfits, Alex, series 5 & more…

Contains spoilers for anyone who isnt up-to-date with Misfits series four. Its brilliant nerve-wracking but weve kind of come together as a gang and turned a corner. Its been the best job in the world. Ad content continues below How do you think the fan reaction has been to your character? I think its been good. How did you feel about your storyline when you first read the script? We could all talk about Alex having a man-gina without really cracking up....

December 18, 2012 · 2 min · 334 words · Roberto Estrada

Activision’s CEO Bobby Kotick: Don’t Hate the Innovator

The gaming community has not, historically, shown Bobby Kotick the love and it really, really should. Todays New York Times profiled Activision Blizzards C.E.O., Bobby Kotick. Kotick is well known in the business of video gaming, and has been wrongfully villainized in years past. Predictably, this comment was seen as insensitive given the current state of the economy. But, as Kotakus 2010 profile makes clear, Kotick actually has quite the passion for video games....

December 17, 2012 · 2 min · 289 words · Jessica Moon

Looking back at Kenneth Branagh’s In The Bleak Midwinter

If youve never heard ofIn The Bleak Midwinter,then youre not in the minority. Its a real pity that its such a rarity too, as theres so much to recommend about it. A fundraising production ofHamletisnt quite what his sister had in mind, but thats what she gets. He succeeds in doing so. In The Bleak Midwintercould in itself be a stage play, its that compact. Chief amongst the actors, with arguably his best big screen performance to date, is Richard Briers....

December 17, 2012 · 2 min · 306 words · Christian Ross

Bowfinger (1999), Lookback/Review

Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Robert Downey Jr. taking pot shots at Scientology. Bowfinger is even better than this is making it sound. I am one of those critics who really loves to watch movies about making movies. We also tend to overlook how awful some of those movies turn out. Never is this more evident than in an overlooked gem from director Frank Oz, his hysterical 1999 comedyBowfinger. Kit is the classic Hollywood prima donna; tough on the outside but unable even to shop for himself....

December 16, 2012 · 2 min · 216 words · Thomas Graham

My Little Pony, Mane-Six Characters

To help you get started with your My Little Pony watching: a guide to your mane six ponies. One of the greatest mysteries of the Geek universe is the issue of Bronies. Why would a fullgrown man engage in a fandom aimed at young girls? The authors answer to this question is simple the characters. The characters make this show awesome. Here is a brief description of the Mane Six....

December 16, 2012 · 3 min · 583 words · Victor Callahan

Looking Back at Angel Heart

There are only so many Satanic Detective Movies. But Angel Heart is a pretty special one in this cult-y genre about cults. I sawAngel Heartthree times on the big screen when it was released back in 1987. The pre-M. Night Shyamalan twist felt vaguely familiar. I knew those streets. The movie shocked some sensibilities who thought its sex and violence went too far. The controversy overshadowed the film, a stylishly subtle study in satanic noir in the time of Freddy....

December 15, 2012 · 4 min · 763 words · Carol Miller

Cujo (1983), Lookback/Review

Sure, thats a dramatically undesirable destiny, but how could it possibly fill a feature length film? Meet Cujo, the lovable Saint Bernard. See Cujo chase the bunny into its hole. See the big brown bats that bite Cujo on the nose. Do we really need another page? Dont we know what will happen next? Vic is clueless to his wifes infidelity for only the briefest of screen moments. He keys in, ironically, just as Donna calls it quits....

December 12, 2012 · 1 min · 185 words · Michael Diaz

Interview with Ben Wolstenholme, Madefire’s Co-Founder

Our own Mike Cecchini sits down with Ben Wolstenholme, founder at Madefire. Ben Wolstenholme (BW):Its all very natural. A brand is a story, just like anything else. I do get very excited about all of that. But the chance to develop my own stories and fiction has always been a goal of mine. So Madefire is a very important creative endeavor for me. I specialized in film and graphic design....

December 12, 2012 · 4 min · 744 words · William Moore