When it comes to movie poster artists, I consider Drew Struzan to be a god amongst men. As a bit of a fledgeling artist myself, his iconic work on some of the most beloved movies of all times was a huge influence. As I write this, I’m flanked by no less than three of his prints for Raiders of the …
If you want to make money, you need to spend money. It’s an old adage that has proven itself time and time again, and most times, it double-applies to Hollywood. Sure, spending tens of millions of dollars on a film production and feeding your crew is one thing. But it’s star power that in most cases, draws audiences to your …
This week is all about 60’s spies (with Superman!), teenage literary drama and some predictable cheese (any of the last three movies will fit that description, so that’s handy). The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Set against the backdrop of the early 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” centers on CIA agent Solo and KGB agent …
Warning: This post contains some completely unverified speculation/rumours but which may still be considered potential SPOILERS about the status of one particular character in Batman v Superman: Dawn of SPOILERS if it turns out to be true. Read with caution. There’s a lot about Batman v Superman that we don’t know for certain yet, most of it revolving around Lex …
Stop-motion movies may not be everywhere, but there definitely is a market out there for them. Stop–motion animation movies that focus on more adult humour though? That’s about as rare as they come, and you’re more likely to see the Green Jelly Three Little Pigs music video get a CGI upgrade before you see plenty of those flicks unveiled. But …
We chat to Jonathan Napier, the project director of Guitar Hero Live. He shares some insight into the game as well as the brand new controller.
Sometimes great movies come from great books. Many take some liberties with the source material, but a few change things so radically they barely resemble their inspiration. Last Updated: August 20, 2015
Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you’re wearing the appropriate socks, because soon it may just be business time! Maybe. Hopefully. Oh come on, Universe! Just grant me this one, damn it! Ever since New Zealand duo Jermaine Clement and Brett McKenzie’s utterly brilliant comedy-music show Flight of the Conchords ended after its second season on HBO in 2009, fans like …
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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