To describe Take Shelter as one man’s struggle to (mentally) keep it together in an economically unstable, recessionary environment makes the film sound horribly bleak. It isn’t. But this quiet indie blend of domestic drama and psychological thriller IS horribly ominous. And at the same time, terrifically well acted. In Take Shelter, the future General Zod, Michael Shannon plays Curtis …
Sure, you’ve got your oscars and Global Globes, but nothing says that you’ve truly arrived until you’ve taken a Nickleodeon-endorsed sliming. The Nicklelodeon Kids Choice Awards, while notoriously cheesy and stacked, has always been a fun experience nonetheless, and seeing child stars being headlocled by WWE superstars always makes for great entertainment. Here’s a look at who’s going green this …
Time for more game of the year wards - but this one's from industry peers, so maybe Skyrim won't win. Pfft, yeah right.
There are very few modern composers that has left as indelible a mark on pop culture as John Williams has. The maestro has provided the musical backdrops to some of cinema’s most iconic moments, and is consider by many to be the greatest film composer off all time. For me personally, he played a pivotal role in my transformation into …
Is it perhaps a practical joke planned a little too far ahead, or a perfect day to honour the worst films in Hollywood? Who knows for sure, but one thing is for certain, the timing couldn’t be better. The Razzies, that annual spoof of the Oscars that highlights the lowlights of the celluloid year that was is now set for …
Golden Globes? Oscars? Nicklelodeon Kids Choice Awards? Pffft, who needs those American awards shows when the British are getting ready to show us what had them gasping in cinematic pleasure and disbelief? Yessiree, it’s once again time for the British Film and Television Awards, complete with a list of who has received a polite nod from the UK entertainment industry. …
There is no valid reason to sit through an awards ceremony. Well, actually there are three: you are nominated, you paid for the whole thing or you work as a caterer. Nobody else has any need to attend to these things. Nobody even has reason to pay attention. If you could bottle pointless self-importance and spill it on a red …
2011 looks set to be one of the best years ever for the PC gaming platform, as the senior device was host to a wide range of exclusive games this year. But which one was the best?
Film classification in the UK is designed to help audiences understand what content is …
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.
Critical Hit is built on the idea that we are more than one thing. Are you a hardcore gamer who also enjoys a night out at the movies? Perhaps you’re a professional cosplayer who is searching for the perfect burger, or maybe you’re just interested in high-end tech and Netflix binging. Covering gaming, entertainment, tech and geek, Critical Hit offers information and critique from a staff of diverse, knowledgeable and fiercely opinionated writers.
