To paraphrase a popular saying: fact is often more inspirational than fiction. Seldom is that as true as in the case of Louis Zamperini, a US-born second generation Italian immigrant who overcame a troubled beginning to compete at the 1936 Berlin Olympics for America. For most people, that would be where the extraordinary part of their life ends, but Zamperini would later …
I’ve been keen on a Suicide Squad movie ever since Warner Bros announced that David Ayers would be directing that film. It’s a property which has the potential to be the DC answer to Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy. A darker, but different, take on the usual goody two shoes capes and masks action that the Justice League represent. Since …
I am very confused. Out of all the DC Comics movies on Warner Bros’ recently revealed slate, I would never have pegged Suicide Squad to be getting as much attention and star power as it is. While a staple at the comics publisher for decades, Suicide Squad has never really been A-list. In fact, the whole premise behind it is …
When I read Darryn’s article yesterday on how Terminator: Genisys (Urgh! Still hurts to spell that word like that) is dramatically changing the details of characters we already know and showing off the first images of the cast, it left my mouth agape with just how bad it sounded and looked (Sarah Connor is now raised by a Terminator? What?!). …
As much I get one popped blood vessel closer to an aneurysm every time I write the title Terminator Genisys *cringe*, I am really looking forward to the rebooquel. If you’re looking at that last word and thinking that maybe I’ve already had a stroke and lost the ability to spell properly, then let me assure I still have what …
If anything is to go by in this first trailer for The Water Diviner we are in for an emotional ride albiet a rather sentimental looking one (I am reminded of Australia in a few of the scenes). The story is set in 1919 during the First World War and follows a father’s journey to find his missing; presumed dead, sons. To be …
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For a movie all about being different, Summit Entertainment’s adaptation of Veronica Roth’s novel, Divergent, sure knows how to stick to the generic YA formula, so feel free to stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Last Updated: April 2, 2014
Every year in the gaming industry, there is a familiar buzz that starts building …
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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