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LATEST ARTICLES ( 39 )

• Review: Arrival

  

  Now that's a proper introduction. Denis Villenevue has become known for his intense, intelligent films and Arrival is another example of what makes him one o... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Review: Assassin’s Creed

  

  We work in the dark to serve the light. We are assassins Based on the hugely successful video game series of the same name, Assassin’s Creed (directed by... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: This is the End

  

  I don’t wanna die at James Franco’s house.The first of two apocalyptic comedies this summer, This is the End is written and directed by Seth Rogen and Evan... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: Man of Steel

  

  Imagine how our world would react if they came face to face with this…Man of Steel has divided critics and fans in a manner I would never have expected it to. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: World War Z

  

  Is anyone doing better than we are?Loosely based on the book of the same name by Max Brooks (which you should go buy), World War Z is a zombie apocalypse... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: Fast and the Furious 6

  

  We all got a weak spot.Another review that should have been up weeks ago, and another attempt at keeping it short.The Fast and the Furious is a f**king... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: The Great Gatsby

  

  You can’t repeat the pastAs The Great Gatsby has been out for a while (and this was supposed to go up weeks ago), I’ll make it short and (not?) sweet. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: The Hangover Part III

  

  I told myself, I would never come back. When is a comedy not a comedy? The Hangover Part III is an odd film. With the second entry in the series running on... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Road to The Avengers: Captain America

  

  I don’t want to kill anybody. I don’t like bullies; I don’t care where they’re from. I had [actually that should read as 'have'] reservations about Captain... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Road to The Avengers: Thor

  

  “I have no plans to die today” Up till Thor’s release Marvel Studios had eschewed the more fantastical elements of its characters/worlds for a realistic vibe. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Road to The Avengers: Iron Man 2

  

  This lone gunslinger act is unnecessary… you don’t have to do this alone! After the success of Iron Man (and The Incredible Hulk, at least in invigorating... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Road to the Avenger’s: The Incredible Hulk

  

  As far as I’m concerned, that man’s whole body is property of the U.S. army. I happen to like Ang Lee’s Hulk. While it’s not what many expected (philosophical... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Road to The Avenger’s: Iron Man

  

  “Iron Man”. That’s kind of catchy. It’s got a nice ring to it.Going back to April 2008, before The Dark Knight came out; before Marvel’s The Avengers (sorry,... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• At Home: Anonymous

  

  You are the soul of the age… Undeniable perfection that plagued my soul. Given that director Roland Emmerich is more famous for blowing up The White House and... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: The Cabin in the Woods

  

  The lambs have passed through the gate…they have come to the killing floor I’ll start off with a disclaimer: I’m not a fan of horror. It’s a genre that’s mired... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: The Hunger Games

  

  May the odds be ever in your favor. Opening to huge success in America, The Hunger Games is the type of film Hollywood loves to make, coffers swelling as box... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: 21 Jump Street

  

  Hey Korean Jesus. Based on a tv show that never made its way to British shores, 21 Jump Street has a bit of an unknown factor about it. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• In Cinemas: Safe House

  

  Remember rule number one: you are responsible for your house guest. I’m your house guest. Safe House exists as a copy and as a result it’s inferior to the... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Belated Review: Shame

  

  We’re not bad people. We just come from a bad place. Shame feels like the forgotten child of the awards season and in general just a forgotten film. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Belated Review: The Artist

  

  I won’t talk! I won’t say a word!Best Picture winner at the BAFTAs and the Oscars, Michel Hazanavicius ‘silent film’ has won as many admirers as it has... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES