Still the Enemy Within, 2014. Directed by Owen Gower. Starring Norman Strike, Paul Symonds and Steve Hamil. SYNOPSIS: Interviewing those involved and fighting the cause, Still the Enemy Within documents the 1984/1985 Miners strike. Published in 2011, Owen Jones left-wing, revealing book, Chavs, explained how the demonization of the working class has its roots in 1984. The children […]
Blu-ray Review – The Killers (1946)
The Killers, 1946. Directed by Robert Siodmak. Starring Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Edmund O’Brien, Albert Dekker, Sam Levene and Jack Lamberto SYNOPSIS: A pair of hit-men carry out the murder of an unresisting victim. A partnership of insurance investigator and police detective try to establish the facts surrounding the crime. Taking a classic Ernest Hemingway […]
Second Opinion – Black Sea (2014)
Black Sea, 2014. Directed by Kevin Mcdonald. Starring Jude Law, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, David Threlfall, Grigoriy Dobrygin, Jodie Whittaker, Karl Davies and Michael Smiley. SYNOPSIS: In order to make good with his former employers, a submarine captain takes a job with a shadowy backer to search the depths of the Black Sea for a […]
Comic Book Review – The Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw #2
Zeb Larson reviews The Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw #2… After the shattering disaster last issue, the Great Champion of ancient legend is reawakened. And things get worse. Plus! A special variant cover by ALEX ROSS, painting more animal-people at once than he ever has before! I’m really starting to like where this series is headed. […]
American Horror Story: Freak Show – Episode 8 Review
Alice Rush reviews the eighth episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show… After a week break Freak Show is back and seems to be making up for lost time by cranking the violence dial up a few notches. We last saw Del killing Ma Petite and this week sees that she’s not the only character […]
Constantine Season 1 Episode 6 Review – ‘Rage of Caliban’
Martin Carr reviews the sixth episode of Constantine… Let me start by being contentious. I have read other opinions on this episode. They may or may not influence me, but since I believe most have missed the point it remains unlikely. Forums and websites who afford the expert and ignoramus equal opportunity to air their […]
Video Game Review – Dragon Age: Inquisition
Ben Rayner reviews Dragon Age: Inquisition… 98 hours, 15 minutes and 20 seconds. No, thats not how long it took me to finish Lost and (finally) understand the ending. This is in fact how long it took me to eventually find the courage to hit the pause button on Dragon Age: Inquisition. Long enough to […]
Movie Review – Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
Penguins of Madagascar, 2014 Directed by Eric Darnell and Simon J. Smith Featuring the voice talents of Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights, Conrad Vernon, John Malkovich, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ken Jeong, Annet Mahendru, Peter Stormare. SYNOPSIS: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius […]
Comic Book Review – Nailbiter #8
Zeb Larson reviews Nailbiter #8… “BEES!” Since the beginning, the Nailbiter’s home town has been plagued with bees. Are they responsible for creating the serial killers? Nailbiter #8 is back on a regular plot track. The focus is on Finch and Crane in this issue, who have resumed their investigation of the Buckaroo Butcher amid […]
Comic Book Review – Zenith: Phase Two
Villordsutch reviews Zenith: Phase Two… The all-time classic is back – and available in North American AND UK editions! Zenith is the only superhuman popstar. He’s saved the world, had a number one record – but his only interests are women, drugs, alchohol and fame. But Peter St. John and the unexpected reappearance of Ruby […]