TV adaptations of movies have a reputation for being dismal, especially when stuff like Timecop and The Transporter clutter our perceptions. But it’s actually not a bad formula – and one that has been getting better. Recent arrivals like Fargo, Bates Motel, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the admittedly short-lived Hannibal has galvanised television as a good prospect for taking your …
I’ve never seen the original Troll, only its awfully good and utterly unrelated sequel. Troll 2 is better known these days, mainly because it is one of the worst films ever made. Bashed together by a bunch of Italians with no capacity for English and in record time, it’s quite something. By the way, Troll 2 was an english-language movie, so …
Hey kids, do you like violence? Do you like watching old men shove things through baddie eyelids? The leading ‘old’ wolf’ character is certainly Liam Neeson in Taken, but Keanu Reeves has a place at the table with John Wick and Denzel Washington also staked out his ground with The Equalizer. Last Updated: April 23, 2015
I really enjoy Constantine, the show based on DC/Vertigo’s long-running Hellbazer comics. It helps that I am familiar with the comic books, though I have never been a serious reader. In fact, I think I only own one or two complete story arcs. But those were good and as such jack-of-all-trades sorcerer John Constantine has always been a favourite of …
Here’s a throwback for you: the 1983 action movie Blue Thunder starring Roy Scheider. It was about the perils of modern technology when the LAPD get to fly a new military helicopter that is far too powerful and invasive to be in the civilian realms. Last Updated: March 18, 2015
Ah, Mallrats, now there is a blast from the past. The sophomore effort by Kevin Smith after his debut hit Clerks, it had more budget, bigger stars and was in colour. Last Updated: March 17, 2015
Today’s stand-up comedians are wimps. Many act like they are crazy or not afraid to walk on the wild side, but few are the real deal. I’m pretty sure Russell Brand’s notoriety is at least partly thanks to his own marketing. Last Updated: March 16, 2015
The remake of The Magnificent Seven is ready to go and has picked up some big backers. Sony and MGM have agreed to jointly bankroll the remake of one of the most famous Westerns in history. Last Updated: March 13, 2015
Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
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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