18th Nov2014

‘Arrow 3×03: Corto Maltese’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Erik Oleson, Beth Schwartz | Directed by Stephen Surjik PLOT: As Oliver, Roy and Diggle head to Corto Maltese to find Thea and bring her home, Laurel tries to be the next masked Vigilante appears of Starling City. VERDICT: Okay, I am at odds with this episode. On the one side we have […]

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18th Nov2014

‘Never Alone [Kisima Innitchuna]’ Review (PC)

by Paul Metcalf

Platform games have been around for almost as long as we’ve played computer games.  To try and keep them interesting through the years they have been adapted to be more puzzle based, been based around memorable characters and tested gamers to their limits.  Some though look to the narrative quality of the game to add […]

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18th Nov2014

Talking In Circles: Episode 44 – I’m on a Comet!

by Phil Wheat

Talking in Circles is a pop culture talk show/podcast where hosts Dan, Greg, and Chuck wax poetic about comic books, movies, television shows, and pretty much anything else in geek culture. Come for the witty banter stay for the exciting games, hilarious skits, and “crazy but true” news stories. This week we are going back […]

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17th Nov2014

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2×03: Making Friends & Influencing People’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Written by Monica Owusu-Breen | Directed by Bobby Roth PLOT: As HYDRA continues to brainwash SHIELD agents to comply with their cause, Simmons is found to be working undercover within their organisation. VERDICT: And so we finally get to see what Simmons has been up to for the past few episodes, which we find is […]

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17th Nov2014

‘The Flash 1×02: The Fastest Man Alive’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns | Directed by David Nutter PLOT: The Flash goes up against a Man who can physically clone himself multiple times, only to find that his own doubts and his need for calories are slowing him down. VERDICT: So after a strong pilot episode, how does the second […]

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17th Nov2014

‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Restoration’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail, Teri McMinn, Jim Siedow, Gunnar Hansen, John Dugan | Written by Tobe Hooper, Kim Henkel | Directed by Tobe Hooper When it comes to horror one of the most effective things is the unstoppable monster, the overpowering force that towers above the victim […]

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17th Nov2014

‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Blu-ray Review

by Dan Clark

Stars: Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirk Acevedo, Nick Thurston, Terry Notary, Karin Konoval, Judy Greer | Written by Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver | Directed by Matt Reeves Dawn of the Planet of the Apes  will be categorized as a summer blockbuster because of its release date, […]

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16th Nov2014

‘Sonos Playbar’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Being a fan of not only movies, but television and video games flatscreen televisions become important to getting the best out of my entertainment choices. One thing that is noticeable though is the better the televisions get, the one thing that seems to be held back is the audio technology available within that unit. It’s […]

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16th Nov2014

Competition: Win ‘Gremlins’ on Blu-ray!

by Phil Wheat

Out now, this Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s (WBHE) 30th Anniversary Blu-ray is released as the studio’s distinctive new sleek Diamond Luxe Edition. Visually stunning, sleek, contemporary packaging to appeal to the modern collector, Diamond Luxe Editions are built with a revolutionary lithographic material for an unprecedented hyper­glossy finish including a hidden magnet that maintains a […]

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16th Nov2014

‘Mad Men: The Final Season Part 1’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Mad Men is one of those shows that you often see people complimenting and raving about, but I never really got into it.  It may be a strange thing to do but now it is in its final season I gave in.  Watching Mad Men: The Final Season Part 1 with little knowledge of the […]

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15th Nov2014

‘Arrow 3×02: Sara’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Jake Coburn, Keto Shimizu | Directed by Wendey Stanzler THE PLOT: With Sara dead with three arrows in her chest, Team Arrow investigates a new bow-welding Assassin who is making his mark in Starling City, but is he their friend’s killer or has grief and a need to avenge her death blinded them […]

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15th Nov2014

‘The Private Eye: Vol.1’ Review

by Dan Clark

Written by Brian K. Vaughan | Art by Marcos Martin | Published by Panel Syndicate | Format: Pdf, Cbr or Cbz, 151pp When you ask what are some of the most notable names in comics today there is a very strong chance that both Brian K. Vaughn (Y: The Last Man, Saga, Runaways) and Marcos […]

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15th Nov2014

‘This War of Mine’ Review (PC)

by Paul Metcalf

War is something we see on television and in films, some of us even play it in games like Call of Duty, but we do so for entertainment.  We understand that there are wars out there and people get killed, but most of us are lucky and don’t have to face that.  This War of Mine […]

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14th Nov2014

Competition: Win ‘Batman’ on Blu-ray!

by Phil Wheat

Out now, this Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s (WBHE) 25th Anniversary Blu-ray is released as the studio’s distinctive new sleek Diamond Luxe Edition. Visually stunning, sleek, contemporary packaging to appeal to the modern collector, Diamond Luxe Editions are built with a revolutionary lithographic material for an unprecedented hyper­glossy finish including a hidden magnet that maintains a […]

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14th Nov2014

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2×02: Heavy is the Head’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Paul Zbyszewski | Directed by Jesse Bochco PLOT: With the mysterious Obelisk in Creel’s hands, SHIELD works against the clock to stop him from handing it to HYDRA. VERDICT: Season Two certainly does not look like it is about to lose any of what made the last quarter of the previous season good…and […]

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14th Nov2014

‘The Flash 1×01: Pilot’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns | Directed by David Nutter PLOT: When police forensic-expert Barry Allen is struck by lightning, he finds himself with super-speed abilities and with the help of the staff of STAR Labs, begins to learn exactly what he can do. But when a murderer reappears with the power […]

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14th Nov2014

‘Arrow 3×01: The Calm’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Marc Guggenheim, Jake Coburn | Directed by Glen Winter PLOT: Just as everything is beginning to look up for Team Arrow, with Starling City proclaiming the Vigilante as their savoir and all. A new Count Vertigo appears on the scene and Oliver has to deal with his feelings for […]

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14th Nov2014

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2×01: Shadows’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen | Directed by Vincent Misiano PLOT: General Talbot continues to hunt down both SHIELD, while Director Coulson attempts to rebuild the secret organisation. But that is put on hold as an powerful object is rediscovered, and another powerful adversary is unleashed by HYDRA. VERDICT: After the strong second half […]

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13th Nov2014

‘Felony’ VOD Review

by Richard Axtell

Stars: Jai Courtney, Joel Edgerton, Tom Wilkinson, Melissa George, Sarah Roberts, Rosie Lourde | Written by Joel Edgerton | Directed by Matthew Saville Felony follows three male detectives as they become embroiled in a tense struggle after a tragic accident that leaves a child in a coma with brain damage. One is guilty of a […]

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13th Nov2014

Competition: Win ‘The Green Mile’ on Blu-ray!

by Phil Wheat

Out now, this Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s (WBHE) 15th Anniversary Blu-ray is released as the studio’s distinctive new sleek Diamond Luxe Edition. Visually stunning, sleek, contemporary packaging to appeal to the modern collector, Diamond Luxe Editions are built with a revolutionary lithographic material for an unprecedented hyper­glossy finish including a hidden magnet that maintains a […]

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13th Nov2014

Competition: Win ‘Gone With The Wind’ on Blu-ray!

by Phil Wheat

Out now, this Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s (WBHE) 75th Anniversary Blu-ray is released as the studio’s distinctive new sleek Diamond Luxe Edition. Visually stunning, sleek, contemporary packaging to appeal to the modern collector, Diamond Luxe Editions are built with a revolutionary lithographic material for an unprecedented hyper­glossy finish including a hidden magnet that maintains a […]

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13th Nov2014

‘Randal’s Monday’ Review (PC)

by Paul Metcalf

If there is one thing that geeks like it’s a reference to their favourite game, television show or film.  Randal’s Monday is a new Point & Click adventure game that is full of them, everywhere you look you will see an Easter egg trying to get your attention.  Taking an old fashioned style to the […]

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