[column size=one_half position=first ] The movie world loves the action hero, a man (and increasingly woman) who is highly competent, shows no fear and is able to get themselves out of any situation, no matter how hairy. Whether it’s Jason Bourne or Jason Statham, they are there (to quote another John Carpenter movie) to kick ass and chew bubblegum. Last …
Everly is crazy. Not the character. The film. This film is crazy. And it deserves some attention for that. Last Updated: May 29, 2015
[column size=one_half position=first ] “As a writer and poet it is my duty to get out there and dig the world… to swing with the whole friggin’ scene while there’s still time!” So starts the adventure of one of moviedom’s most memorably animated experienced. Fritz The Cat is that movie you either know or you should really find a copy …
[column size=one_half position=first ] Considering how short-lived it really was, Punk music has left a deep impression on the modern world. It also gathered an astounding amount of mythology, even by musical standards. What punk was or wasn’t, who started it and whether the mohawk was ever a part of it all are topics that spark endless debates – though …
[column size=one_half position=first ] Documentaries come in all shapes and sizes. Some are deeply critical thought experiments, like Adam Curtis’ movies, film makers like Werner Herzog try to cut to the nerve of their subject, while others such as Michael Moore tend to carry their sentiments boldly on their sleeves. Last Updated: April 13, 2015
[column size=one_half position=first] How far would you go to realise your purpose in life? For Jean-Baptiste Grenouille it is simple: to create the most divine and holy of scents. Last Updated: March 30, 2015
Well, now we know why there have been murmurs over the past few months of The X-Files returning. Yesterday news broke that Mulder and Scully are indeed back for a short six episode run of the much-loved investigative/sci-fi/horror series. The real question is: do any of us really care? Last Updated: March 25, 2015
[column size=one_half position=first ] Treasure! It is the simplest of macguffins to get a bunch of characters going. And this motivation speaks volumes for one of South Korea’s most explosive movies, which is not deep, heavy or all that convoluted. Instead it is almost all about having fun and enjoying the ride. With a tip of the hat to those …
Cash once ruled Colorado commerce. From Denver’s neighborhood diners to mountain-town gift shops, physical …
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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