Thor and Thor: The Dark World are two very different films. While the sequel was a high-stakes adventure that spanned several realms and beyond, the first flick was in many ways a more humble and Shakespearean epic. And that’s thanks to Kenneth Branagh, who helmed the first flick, while Alan Taylor took over the second. Both films had certain strengths and weaknesses. While …
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More and more, I’m hating the current setup of cinemas in this country. There are very, very few films that’ll actually make me venture outside to sit in a damp and stuffy theater that smells like someone had a hobo sex party inside of it. Which is why I love Blu-Ray DVDs. And one film that I missed out on …
Thor may headline his own movies, but it's brother Loki who steals all the scenes. And now, he's going to steal some shelf space as he conquers your collection of movie figures.
Things got a bit chilly at the North American box office this weekend, with new debuts arriving to take on the Hunger Games champ, Catching Fire. But no one could unseat that behemoth of a film, but there was still plenty of cash to be made. Here’s how that weekend went. Last Updated: December 2, 2013
As if there was any doubt, the latest chapter in The Hunger Games saga, Catching Fire, did some damn good business. Really, really good business, while Vince Vaughn’s latest comedy bombed worse than government condoms. Last Updated: November 25, 2013
Perhaps sensing that the Playstation 4 launch would steal many a customer away from cinema seats, the North American box office only saw one new notable release. A sequel to an older film, decked in holiday cheer would go head to head with the son of Odin. And it almost toppled the thunder god from his number one position. …
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It would be naive to say climate change is not real — or that …
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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