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Syfy’s Alice Review: A Visually Whimsical Reimagining

December 4, 2009

If I describe SyFy’s new four hour miniseries ‘Alice’ as a modern-day reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic stories I am probably doing it a disservice. Yet I cannot think of a more appropriate way to describe it.… Read More

Up in the Air Review: Book Your Ticket Now

Movie Reviews Reviews

December 2, 2009

Jason Reitman is on a roll. His first film, 2005's Thank You For Smoking, is a smart, satirical adaptation of Christopher Buckley's novel about a spokesperson for the tobacco industry (Aaron Eckhart). Two years later, Reitman directed Juno, the sweet… Read More

4.8

out of 5

Fight Club: 10th Anniversary Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews

December 2, 2009

"Is Tyler my bad dream? Or am I Tyler's?" David Fincher's (Seven, Zodiac) cinematic adaptation of Fight Club (based on Chuck Palahniuk's novel) burst onto the scene in 1999 to polarizing critical reaction. For every claim that the director had… Read More

4.5

out of 5

Heroes Season 4, Episode 12 Review: The Fifth Stage

December 1, 2009

The passing of Nathan Petrelli ought to be one of those moments that should affect and stay with you. The character has, after all, been central to the series since the very first episode and is superbly played by Adrian Pasdar. Unfortunately… Read More

Heroes Season 4, Episode 11 Review: Thanksgiving

November 24, 2009

This season, Heroes could be said to have been telling the story of three families: the Petrellis, the Bennets and Samuel’s ‘family’ of Carnies. To tie in with Thanksgiving, this week’s episode sees all three families… Read More

Terminator Salvation: Director’s Cut Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews

November 23, 2009

Terminator Salvation comes to Blu-ray with an unfortunate chip on its shoulder. After director McG informed the media that the high definition version would run over 30 minutes longer and be slapped with the fan requested R-rating, Warner delivered the… Read More

4.2

out of 5

Assassin’s Creed II Review: Bigger is Better

Game Reviews Reviews

November 23, 2009

Touted by Ubisoft as a "gaming masterpiece," the original Assassin's Creed for Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC delivered and likewise fell short of gamers' lofty expectations when debuting back in 2007. Accompanying its stellar visuals and intriguing storyline was… Read More

4.5

out of 5

FlashForward Season 1, Episode 9 Review: Believe

November 21, 2009

“Believe” does not take us any closer to solving the great mystery at the heart of FlashForward. Nor can it claim to be action-packed or particularly surprising. In spite of this it is the best episode of the series to date and the… Read More

Twilight New Moon Review: Faithfully Vapid

Movie Reviews Reviews

November 20, 2009

The Twilight Saga: New Moon will make girls scream as its young male leads, Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson, yank off their shirts. Gasps will erupt when two close friends move in for a first kiss, a wolf's eyes debut… Read More

3.0

out of 5

God of War Collection Review: Totally Worth Replaying

Game Reviews Reviews

November 19, 2009

The God of War Collection on Playstation 3, designed to prep gamers for the upcoming March release of God of War III, is pure win before cracking opening the case. The original God of War and God of War II… Read More

4.5

out of 5