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DVD review: The Way Way Back
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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The Way Way Back is a 2013 coming-of-age film, written and directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash in their directorial debut.
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DVD review: Gravity
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Gravity dazzles in a way few films can, with Bullock's stellar performance ensuring you're glued to the screen. A must-watch, 4.5/5.
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Film review: Divergent
Wed, 7th May 2014
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The thing I don’t understand about these dystopian stories are why the leaders of the new societies are always these crazed luncatics.
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Film Review: Veronica Mars
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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The film is pretty much a really long Veronica Mars episode. And that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I enjoyed it.
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Film Review: Rio 2
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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Amy Pratt dives into Rio 2, where vibrant animation meets a 'nice' storyline, perfect for under-10s but a DVD choice for others. 3/5 rating.
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Film review: Vampire Academy
Sun, 6th Apr 2014
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Vampire Academy: A laughably bad tale that embraces its absurdity, unlike its self-serious counterparts. A regrettable watch, even for laughs.
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Film Review: Need for Speed
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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Aaron Paul races into hearts in Need for Speed, but with cliches and suspect plot, it's more a pit stop in action cinema than a new flagbearer.
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Film review: Noah
Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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Noah reimagines an ancient tale with star-studded cast and epic fervour, ensuring a cinematic voyage worth the watch.
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Film review: The Road
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Grimy, greyscale and undeniably grim, The Road takes the old post-apocalyptic wasteland scenario to a new level of haunting, harrowing realism.
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YouTube launches free movie channel
Mon, 30th Aug 2010
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Titles include some well-known films, such as George A. Romero's classic, Night of the Living Dead, as well as many lesser-known titles.
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Film review: Vexille
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Vexille dives into a dark future of 2077 Japan under lockdown, exploring themes of isolation and the peril of unchecked technology.
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Eraserhead
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Diving into Eraserhead's labyrinth will leave you questioning if cinema has ever been as eerily bizarre. A Lynch classic that defies norms.
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SOMETHING, SOMETHING, SOMETHING DARKSIDE
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Family Guy lampoons Star Wars again with 'Something, Something, Something Darkside', blending iconic sci-fi with irreverent humour.
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Film review: Watchmen
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Watchmen redefines superhero cinema with its dark, intellectual take on an alternate 1985, blending violent spectacle with deep existential questions.
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Game review: Tekken 5
Wed, 1st Jun 2005
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After the completion of The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, a fierce battle between father and son unfolded at Mishima Zaibatsu headquarters.