Villordsutch reviews Star Trek: Starfleet Academy #2… Don’t miss the latest chapter of the blockbuster mini-series that introduces a brave new cast of cadets to Star Trek lore! What is the mystery at the heart of Starfleet that connects this new crew to Kirk, Spock and rest of the iconic cast? The answers are inside, […]
Comic Book Review – Heroes Vengeance #4
Tai Freligh reviews Heroes Vengeance #4… Carlos Gutierrez of the Heroes Reborn: Event Series, is not the only person to assume the alias of El Vengador. Before him came his grandfather Luis and his older brother Oscar. Here we learn the stories of the Gutierrez family… From Titan Comics comes a series of comic stories […]
Movie Review – Yakuza Apocalypse (2015)
Yakuza Apocalypse, 2015. Directed by Takashi Miike. Starring Hayato Ichihara, Yayan Ruhian, Denden, Riko Narumi, Shô Aoyagi, Reiko Takashima and Lily Frankie. SYNOPSIS: When Kageyama is bitten by his dying vampire boss, he must get used to his new powers before seeking revenge. Controversial film-maker Takashi Miike has divided audiences over the course of his […]
Movie Review – Anomalisa (2015)
Anomalisa, 2015 Directed by Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson Starring David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Tom Noonan SYNOPSIS: A man crippled by the mundanity of his life experiences something out of the ordinary. Chew on this: the two most emotional films of 2015 are Anomalisa and Inside Out; both animated features that are more […]
DVD Review – Just Jim (2015)
Just Jim, 2015. Written and Directed by Craig Roberts. Starring Emile Hirsch, Craig Roberts, Ryan Owen, Charlotte Randall, Nia Roberts and Aneirin Hughes. SYNOPSIS: A socially awkward Welsh teenager has his life altered forever when an enigmatic American moves in next door. Impressing with its range of influences and studious attention to detail, Just Jim […]
Book Review – Sinclair ZX Spectrum: a visual compendium
Villordsutch reviews Sinclair ZX Spectrum: a visual compendium… Being born in the 1970’s I have the Sinclair ZX Spectrum rainbow colours coursing through my veins. I still today fly the flag of the ZX Spectrum and though I’m more than happy to allow some gently mocking of this 8-bit machine to been tossed around, my greying hackles […]
Movie Review – Le Mépris (1963)
Le Mépris, 1963. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli and Jack Palance. SYNOPSIS: Playwright, Paul Javal, is approached to write an adaptation for a film, directed by Fritz Lang. While he is conflicted about how he should proceed with such a commercial enterprise, his marriage to Camille is on the rocks and […]
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Review
Tom Beasley reviews the bizarre, inventive return of Sherlock to television screens, with The Abominable Bride. There are, of course, SPOILERS AHEAD… Well, Sherlock is definitely back. Whatever your thoughts on ‘The Abominable Bride’, it would certainly be wrong to accuse co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss of phoning it in. The episode, which passed […]
Comic Book Review – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #53
Chris Cooper reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #53… “Michelangelo is warmly welcomed when he visits the Mutanimals. But the hospitality may be cut short when he discovers what Hob’s new plan is…” Raphael went missing. Leo turned to the dark side. Donatello had an out of body experience. It’s about time that Michaelangelo became the […]
Video Game Review – Batman: Arkham Knight – Season of Infamy DLC
Ricky Church reviews Batman: Arkham Knight – Season of Infamy DLC… After several mediocre to disappointing pieces of story DLC, Batman: Arkham Knight finally delivers meaningful campaigns in ‘Season of Infamy’. Unlike the previous DLC, ‘Season of Infamy’ is actually treated as an expansion to the main game, offering players a few more Most Wanted […]
