Robb Ghag reviews Justice League of America #7.1: Deadshot… “Is it a death wish that makes Floyd Lawton put on the mask of Deadshot? Or is something more sinister pulling at Floyd when he becomes a relentless assassin who feels nothing for his victims? Discover the truth behind Deadshot’s secret history in this issue!” Floyd […]
TIFF Movie Review – Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013)
Blue is the Warmest Colour, 2013. Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. Starring Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche, Jeremie Laheurte, Catherine Salée, Aurélien Recoing, Mona Walravens, Alma Jodorowsky, and Fanny Maurin. SYNOPSIS: A lesbian couple experiences the emotional turmoil of trying to maintain the relationship. A high school literature teacher has his students read passages from a book which deals with how […]
TIFF Movie Review – Triptych (2013)
Triptych, 2013. Directed by Robert Lepage and Pedro Pires. Starring Frédérike Bédard, Lise Castonguay, and Hans Piesbergen. SYNOPSIS:A schizophrenic bookseller; a singer and actress; and a German neurologist attempt to achieve self-expression in their lives. Divided into three chapters the film commences with Michelle who is being taken home from a psychiatric hospital by her sister Marie; she […]
TIFF Movie Review – Closed Curtain (2013)
Closed Curtain, 2013. Directed by Jafar Panahi and Kambuzia Partovi. Starring Kambuzia Partovi , Maryam Moqadam, Jafar Panahi, Hadi Saeedi, Azadeh Torabi, Abolghasem, and Mahyar Jafaripour. SYNOPSIS: A writer hiding out with his dog at a seaside villa gets visited by a mysterious woman and her brother. A taxi arrives and leaves behind a passenger who slowly makes his way to […]
Movie Review – Rush (2013)
Rush, 2013. Directed by Ron Howard. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Natalie Dormer, and Tom Wlaschiha. SYNOPSIS: A re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda. At face value, a film about the rivalry between two specific racing drivers during a specific season may seem accessible […]
Thor: The Dark World director in talks for Terminator reboot
According to Variety, Game of Thrones and Thor: The Dark World director Alan Taylor has entered negotiations with Paramount Pictures about coming on board the Terminator reboot. Taylor is said to have topped a shortlist which included Rian Johnson (Looper) and Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners), with the studio having failed to reach a deal with its […]
Comic Book Review – Green Arrow #23.1: Count Vertigo
Robb Ghag reviews Green Arrow #23.1: Count Vertigo…I have to admit, I didn’t know that much about the history of Count Vertigo. Truth be told, it wasn’t until the animated DC Showcase of Green Arrow (found as a bonus feature on the Superman/Batman: Apocalypse DVD) that his backstory was shown. Jeff Lemire delves even deeper […]
Two more names rumoured for Star Wars: Episode VII
With Disney, Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams all remaining tight-lipped about their upcoming trip to a galaxy far, far away, the Star Wars: Episode VII casting speculation train continues to roll on, with Jedi News – the site originally behind the Emperor Palpatine rumours – claiming that Liam McIntyre (Spartacus) has read for a Jedi […]
Will Smith might return for Independence Day sequels after all
Oh what a difference an M. Night Shyamalan movie makes. Earlier this year, director Roland Emmerich confirmed that Will Smith would not return to the role of Captain Steven Hiller for ID Forever Part 1 – the first of two planned sequels to 1996’s blockbuster Independence Day. However, according to Emmerich, it appears that Smith […]
Movie Review – The Canyons (2013)
The Canyons, 2013. Directed by Paul Schrader. Starring Lindsay Lohan, James Deen, Nolan Gerard Funk, Amanda Brooks, Tenille Houston, Gus Van Sant and Jarod Einsohn. SYNOPSIS: When Christian, an LA trust-fund kid with casual ties to Hollywood, learns of a secret affair between Tara and the lead of his film project, Ryan, he spirals out […]
