There used to be a certain level of ambition within humanity. To reach high, to go forward and uncover bold new territory. These days though, people are more obsessed with grabbing fame by any selfie shot necessary. And that’s going to have an impact on all of us. And in a nutshell, that attempt to go beyond what is thought …
With the recent glut of YA film adaptations popping up quicker than Darryn at a cake buffet, it’s easy for the few really good looking ones to get overlooked. But one such film I’ve been keeping a very steady eye on in is The Maze Runner. It has no awkward (sometimes cross-species) love triangles, no gloomy teenage girls trying to discover …
Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: July 30, 2014
One show that has reminded people why they dislike fear gingers is History’s Vikings, a gritty ‘fantasy history’ show that follows the life of Ragnar Lothbrok, played with some serious intensity by ex-Calvin Klein model Travis Fimmel. Coming at a time when Game of Thrones, a far more gratuitous beast, was doing so well, many thought the less explicit Vikings would fail. …
I’m not a massive fan of the current crop of animated Marvel shows (barring Ultimate Spider-Man, the majority of them are quite kak), but I have to give Disney credit for making a massive new and cohesive animated universe. With talent shared across various series, we’ve seen a whole new world grow. And it’s time for the Guardians Of The Galaxy …
John Constantine is a man of many attributes, none of them really positive. He’s been a liar, a cheat, a scoundrel and a rogue with his own agenda. But if you give him a chance, he could also be a hero. Last Updated: July 30, 2014
It may be two days removed, but yes, we’re still picking up the pieces of this weekend past’s San Diego Comic-Con. While all the Mad Maxes and Wonder Women and Ultrons may have stole most of the limelight for themselves, there were plenty of other flicks on display that put up just as good a show – they just preferred …
Anxious to see Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele start spanking each other? If so – if you are on the edge of your seat waiting for the Fifty Shades Of Grey movie adaptation – you’ve helped make it the most watched debut for a trailer so far this year. Last Updated: July 30, 2014
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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