Jackson Ball presents his five essential James Gandolfini films… Just two weeks ago the news broke about the tragic passing of James Gandolfini. The actor, aged just 51, suffered a fatal heart attack on June 19, while vacationing in Italy. Obviously, Gandolfini was best known for bringing life to the character of Tony Soprano on […]
My Favourite Kaiju – Audrey II (Little Shop of Horrors)
Luke Owen counts down to Pacific Rim by looking at some of his favourite giant monsters…. Kaiju: The Japanese word for “strange beast”. However, the word Kaiju has been universally translated and defined into English as “monster” or “giant monster”. Today’s monster is a touch more musical then previous entrants. It’s the soul loving plant […]
Comic Book Review – Sonic The Hedgehog #250
Luke Owen reviews the landmark 250th issue of Sonic The Hedgehog… Celebrate 250 issues of the longest-running video game based comic series, Sonic the Hedgehog, with ‘When Worlds Collide’ Part Nine of Twelve! The final act of the crossover mega-event starts here as Sonic and Mega Man stand united against the Wily Egg – and […]
Comic Book Review – The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #1
Anghus Houvouras reviews The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #1… “Boomerang and some of Spidey’s deadliest baddies prove that with terrible powers come terrible responsibilities! Rising Star Nick Spencer teams with Eisner Award winning sensation Steve Lieber for a walk on the Spider-Verse’s evil side!“ Some of my favorite comic titles are the ones that pluck […]
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2013 – About Time (2013)
About Time, 2013. Directed by Richard Curtis.Starring Rachel McAdams, Margot Robbie, Bill Nighy, Domhnall Gleeson, and Tom Hollander. SYNOPSIS: On his 21st birthday, Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) finds out he can time travel. His first mission: get a girlfriend. As we settled into our seats, there was a sense of anticipation in the air. What should […]
Executive producer Marc Guggenheim talks Arrow season 2
The CW scored a ratings hit last year with Arrow, its Christopher Nolan-inspired take on DC Comics’ Green Arrow, and as the cast and crew gear up to go into production on season two, executive producer Marc Guggenheim (Green Lantern) has been reflecting on a hugely successful first season, as well as offering some hints […]
East End Film Festival 2013 – Prospects (2013)
Prospects, 2013. Directed by Sebastian Duthy. SYNOPSIS: A documentary charting two boys’ struggle to reach the top of the amateur boxing world and the difficulties and successes that they experience over four years… Boxing in all its excitement, unpredictability and obvious risks is explored expressively in this well produced documentary. Following two young East London […]
Comic Book Review – Back to Back to the Future #2
Luke Owen reviews the second issue of Back to Back to the Future… Bob Gale and Melora Hardin have been sent back to 1984 – and on the set of Back to the Future! Now the pair must work out a way to keep Eric Stoltz in the movie, without causing a time paradox… Back […]
My Favourite Kaiju – Them!
Luke Owen counts down to Pacific Rim by looking at some of his favourite giant monsters… Kaiju: The Japanese word for “strange beast”. However, the word Kaiju has been universally translated and defined into English as “monster” or “giant monster”.What did the little girl see that has scared her to the point of not talking […]
Movie Review – Hummingbird (2013)
Hummingbird, 2013. Written and Directed by Steven Knight.Starring Jason Statham, Agata Buzek, Vicky McClure, Benedict Wong, Ger Ryan, and Youssef Kerkour. SYNOPSIS: Former British serviceman Joey is homeless and on the run from a military court martial. Damaged by his experiences and living under the heel of society, he seizes an opportunity to assume another […]
