05th Dec2014

‘American Horror Story: Freakshow – Episode 7’ Review

by Nicky Johnson

Stars: Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Frances Conroy, Michael Chiklis, Denis O’Hare, Even Peters, Emma Roberts, Minn Wittrock, John Carroll Lunch, Patti Labelle | Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk Jimmy is at the Mott’s Mansion trying to convince the twins to come back to the camp believing them to be a […]

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04th Dec2014

‘Arrow 3×06: Guilty’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Erik Oleson, Keto Shimizu | Directed by Peter Leto PLOT: Ted Grant finds himself at the heart of Arrow’s investigation into multiple gangland murders, which brings up the former-Boxer’s past to both Oliver and Laurel. Meanwhile Roy believes that he is Sara’s killer, and shares this secret with Felicity. VERDICT: I loved how […]

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04th Dec2014

‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part One’ Review

by Dan Clark

Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Philip Seymour Hoffman , Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland | Written by Peter Craig, Danny Strong | Directed by Francis Lawrence More is not always better. In recent years there has been a trend to extend franchises as long as possible in order to keep the guaranteed […]

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04th Dec2014

‘The Crew’ Review – Initial Thoughts (PC)

by Paul Metcalf

The Crew is out and people from all over the world are filling up the roads and forming their little groups, trying to make their impact in the world of racing “MMO”.  I’m more of a solo gamer though, a loner who would rather enjoy the game at my own pace, so why would I bother […]

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04th Dec2014

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2×06: A Fractured House’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Rafe Judkins, Lauren LeFranc | Directed by Ron Underwood PLOT: HYDRA frames SHIELD by assassinating a large number of UN dignitaries, thus threatening to bring the rest of the World down upon our Heroes. Meanwhile Ward continues to try and get under Skye’s skin, but has his time run out? VERDICT: Wow, the tension […]

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03rd Dec2014

‘American Horror Story: Freakshow – Episode 6’ Review

by Nicky Johnson

Stars: Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Frances Conroy, Michael Chiklis, Denis O’Hare, Even Peters, Emma Roberts, Minn Wittrock, John Carroll Lunch, Patti Labelle | Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk “Bullseye” starts with Elsa throwing knives at a spinning board over a monologue about how she won’t let anyone in her way […]

03rd Dec2014

‘Game of Thrones: Iron From Ice’ Review (PC)

by Paul Metcalf

Coming so closely after the first episode of Tales of the Borderlands (which I loved), Telltale Games had a lot to prove with Game of Thrones: Iron From Ice.  With the source material being so popular and good, and the use of some of the actors from the show this wasn’t something that was impossible.  With the trailer […]

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03rd Dec2014

‘The Flash 1×05: Plastique’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing, Brooke Eikmeier | Directed by Dermott Downs PLOT: Barry has to deal with a Woman whose touch can turn anything or anyone into an explosive, while also trying to dissuade Iris from continuing her blogs about his heroic alter-ego. VERDICT: Okay so it was bound to happen sooner or later, but […]

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02nd Dec2014

‘We Are The Giant’ Review

by Nicky Johnson

Director Greg Hunt (Manhunt) premiered this harrowing documentary surrounding different parts of the Arab Spring at Sundance this year to a largely positive reaction and it’s obvious to see why. The film follows three groups of people fighting against three different regimes in their own way: Muhannad (sadly passed away) and Osama from Libya, Ghassan […]

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02nd Dec2014

‘Revelations’ Review (Short Film)

by Nicky Johnson

Stars: Sheri Davis, Gracie Whitten, Lance Eakright, Kristal White, Jason White | Written and Directed by Roger Sampson Summarising a short film that’s runs just shy of 13 minutes is always tricky, but it doesn’t help when over a quarter of that time is taken up by a surprising amount of credits in a tacky cursive font. […]

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02nd Dec2014

‘American Horror Story: Freakshow – Episode 5’ Review

by Nicky Johnson

Stars: Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Frances Conroy, Michael Chiklis, Denis O’Hare, Even Peters, Emma Roberts, Minn Wittrock, John Carroll Lunch, Patti Labelle | Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk Episode 5 of American Horror Story: Freakshow starts with Stanley fantasizing of his exhibition of stolen freaks being on display at the […]

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01st Dec2014

‘WWE: True Giants’ Blu-ray Review

by Paul Metcalf

You don’t have to be a fan of WWE for too long before you notice that they tend to like their superstars to be larger than life.  Some of them aren’t just large in attitude but also have the appearance of being huge monsters, often towering over other superstars and using their height and strength […]

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01st Dec2014

‘Step Up 5: All In’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Ryan Guzman, Briana Evigan, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Misha Gabriel, Izabella Miko, Alyson Stoner, Adam Sevani, Stephen ‘Stev-O’ Jones, David ‘Kid David’ Shreibman, Mari Koda, Christopher Scott, Luis ‘Luigi’ Rosado, Chadd Smith, Facundo Lombard, Martín Lombard, Cyrus ‘Glitch’ Spencer | Written by John Swetnam | Directed by Trish Sie Guilty Pleasure. It’s a term I dislike […]

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30th Nov2014

‘Jon Richardson: Nidiot – Live’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Christmas is almost here and that means it’s time for the comedians to release their comedy DVD/Blu-ray because of course comedy is an easy choice for presents during the festive season.  Jon Richardson is known for being on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats and has a certain style which shows just how miserable […]

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30th Nov2014

‘Journey to Le Mans’ Review

by Richard Axtell

Narrated by Patrick Stewart | Written and Directed by Charlotte Fantelli The 24 hours of Le Mans is the most prestigious endurance motorsport event in the world. Fantelli Productions follows Great British privateer team Jota Sport, taking an intimate look at the feat of human endurance and the marvel of engineering it takes to compete […]

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28th Nov2014

‘A Grim Becoming’ Review

by Richard Axtell

Stars: Brandyn T. Williams, Bill Oberst Jr., Jessica Cameron, Devanny Pinn, Lynn Lowry, Melantha Blackthorne, Kevin Tanski, Britt Griffith, Rich Lounello, Mike Sarcinelli, Sherri Lyn Litz, Samantha Hoy, Michael Sciabarrasi | Written by Adam R. Steigert, Janeen Avery, Christopher Brechtel, Mark Mendola , T.R. Smith | Directed by Adam R. Steigert Raphael is a young […]

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28th Nov2014

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2×05: Hen in the Wolf House’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Brent Fletcher | Directed by Holly Dale PLOT: An undercover Simmons finds herself in a jam when HYDRA begin a security crackdown, led by the beautiful and deadly Bobby Morse. And Raina is also feeling the pressure as she is caught in the grips of both Daniel Whitehall and Skye’s Father. VERDICT: Things […]

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28th Nov2014

MonsterFest 2014: ‘How To Save Us’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jason Trost, Kate Avery, Ryan Gibson, Coy Jandreau, Tallay Wickham, Michael Gupta | Written and Directed by Jason Trost There are very few film makers working today who have the same filmic sensibilities as me, whose work resonates with me the most – be it because I can see influences in their work that […]

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27th Nov2014

‘Arrow 3×05: The Secret Origin of Felicity Smoak’ Review

by ApolloXL5

Written by Ben Sokolowski, Brian Ford Sullivan | Directed by Michael Schultz PLOT: Felicity’s life gets really complicated when she is forced to endure a surprise visit from her Mother and a cyber-attack on Starling City, an attack which was made possible by a virus she created years earlier. VERDICT: So after two seasons, Felicity finally gets […]

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27th Nov2014

‘Space Hulk: Ascension Edition’ Review (PC)

by Paul Metcalf

I’ve never really managed to play Space Hulk games, but I do know of them. I remember seeing the Games Workshop board games and liking the art work, even considered playing some of the games but I never got round to it. On the PC and consoles though, there are easier options to take a […]

26th Nov2014

‘Nobody Can Cool’ Review

by Dan Clark

Stars: Catherine Annette, Nick Principe, Nikki Bohm, David Atlas | Written and Directed by Dpyx Nobody Can Cool takes a simple concept and uses it to great effect. An independent film in every sense, it is evidence that you do not need big budget dollars to create unnerving tension and edge of your seat excitement. For those […]

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26th Nov2014

‘Stations of the Cross’ Review

by Richard Axtell

Stars: Lucie Aron, Anna Brüggemann, Michael Kamp, Moritz Knapp, Birge Schade, Florian Stetter, Sven Taddicken, Lea van Acken, Franziska Weisz | Written by Anna Brüggemann | Directed by Dietrich Brüggemann Maria, fourteen years of age, just wants to be a good Catholic. Her family is part of a fundamentalist Catholic community who try to live […]

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