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5 potential sequels to Source Code

Posted by Ali at 07:00 on 31 Mar 2011
5 potential sequels to Source Code
With Source Code sure to be a big smash ("It's Groundhog Day meets Inception meets Quantum Leap meets Prince Of Persia!"), Duncan Jones had better start thinking about sequels. Think no further.

Review: Source Code

Posted by Matt at 13:02 on 17 Mar 2011
Source Code
As Moon sky-rocketed Bowie sprog Duncan Jones on to the exciting list of Talented New Filmmakers to Watch, it also automatically placed him on the sinister register entitled Don't Fuck Up the Next One. Now, while I'm going to try to keep this review relatively spoiler-free, I can reveal that, thankfully, he didn't. (*whispers*) It's really good.

Review: Love And Other Drugs

Posted by Matt at 14:15 on 20 Dec 2010
Love And Other Drugs
When does a rom-com stop being a rom-com? When it's R-rated? You'd think that the very definition of such a certification would ensure that the usual saccharine sentiment is swapped out for something more substantial. Unfortunately, no amount of F-bombs, extensive nudity and scenes of distressing drama can save this film from all the well-known romantic comedy trappings. So, essentially, this is just When Harry Fucked Sally.

Review: Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time

Posted by Ali at 16:04 on 22 May 2010
Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
Movie rule of thumb #1: if Jerry Bruckheimer's name is on the poster, check your brain in with your coat. Prince Of Persia is typically undemanding summer blockbuster fare - all SFX and stylish set-pieces, but very little in the way of substance. I'm not complaining. These movies have their place. But if you're making a big, dumb movie that invites you to switch off and enjoy, then don't over complicate the plot - Pirates Of The Caribbean did it and Prince Of Persia does it too. It's a Bruckheimer trait.

Review: Brothers

Posted by Kirsty at 12:51 on 24 Jan 2010
Brothers
Is it just me, or has there not been a good comedy out in months? Thanks very much, Oscar season, for a series of thoughtful, harrowing dramas that put you right off your popcorn in the harsh, cold light of day. Yeah gang, let's all go to the movies on a Friday night! That'll be fun! (*sigh*)

Prince Of Persia poster needs work

Posted by Ali at 20:58 on 01 Dec 2009
Prince Of Persia poster needs work
Today's lesson in How To Make A Movie Poster. Step 1: Get photo of star. Step 2: Write ambiguous phrase in big red letters. Step 3: ???? Step 4: PROFIT!!!

Duncan Jones makes sci-fi thriller with Gyllenhaal

Posted by Matt at 21:10 on 09 Nov 2009
Duncan Jones makes sci-fi thriller with Gyllenhaal
One small step with Moon has turned into a giant leap for director Duncan Jones, as his mooted projects are getting lined up thick and fast. For now, though, it has been confirmed that sci-fi thriller Source Code is next, teaming him up with notorious Vowel Thief&atrade; Jake Gyllenhaal.

Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time trailer

Posted by Ali at 22:18 on 02 Nov 2009
Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time trailer
YouTube, of all places, is home to the first trailer for Mike Newell's Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time videogame adaptation. What say the judges? Well, it's very... beige. And there's lots of sand. That's good, right?

First Prince Of Persia poster

Posted by Ali at 00:00 on 22 Jul 2009
First Prince Of Persia poster
The first one-sheet poster for Mike Newell's Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time has surfaced online: someone just desaturated Jake Gyllenhaal's palette and he's pissed.

Review: Zodiac

Posted by Chris at 17:45 on 22 May 2007
Zodiac
This latest effort from director David Fincher (Seven, Fight Club) is an intensely detailed, powerfully thrilling look into the nature of obsession and the power of fear; a throwback of sorts to the type of films made during the very era it depicts. The film is razor sharp and wholly engaging, filled to the brim with fantastic ...
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