This Friday past, we had what is known on the US network television calendar as “Bloody Friday”, i.e. the last day before networks finalize their new season lineup they hope to shop to advertisers. In other words, time to clean house. And unfortunately it would appear that no amount of social media prestidigitation and fervent fan hocus pocus was able …
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You know there was a time when the Wachowski siblings could do bi wrong, when they shared a sort of Midas touch. Of course that was due to their Matrix Trilogy. I know many don’t like the second and third movies but I actually did (though admittedly not as much as the first). However, after the abomination that is Jupiter Ascending and a …
We sit down with Project Cars director Stephen Viljoen, and ask him why Project Cars is the next benchmark other simulators need to aim for.
Firstly, no, not this Flash. Or that one. Secondly, the teaming up of the Oscar-winning director of Silence of the Lambs with the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Juno with Meryl Streep who wins ALL DA OSCARZ! is certainly one that is sure to grab some attention. Especially since Ricki and the Flash will not only see Streep using that incredible singing voice she …
Right, it’s sort of official: Captain America 3 is pretty much Avengers 2.5, judging by the number of characters in spandex in this film alone. There’s already a ton of characters in the flick, who’ll be choosing sides when Captain America and Iron Man go to war. And somebody’s about to get a big addition to their side, as Marvel …
Interesting fact: of the nine (holy crap, nine!) new releases today, none of them have more than 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, so basically none of them are very good. Another interesting fact: nine freaking new releases! I think this is the longest post I’ve written for TheMovies to date. Anyway, on with the show… Child 44 A politically-charged serial killer …
Over the past weekend, in anticipation of the fifth Mission: Impossible movie (which we’ll be getting 5 months earlier than expected!), I went and marathoned all the previous movies in the franchise. Viewed back to back like this, it becomes abundantly clear just how fluid this series has been in terms of tone and scope, with every different director bringing …
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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