The Hurt Locker – war is a drug
An Iraq war film with a different narrative explores how facing death can be addictive.
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Valkyrie – historical pic done right
“Valkyrie” is a thriller directed by Bryan Singer that details the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler, featuring Tom Cruise’s portrayal of key conspirator Claus von Stauffenberg.
Best Film 2008
My Award for Best Film of 2008 goes to *drumroll*: The Dark Knight. I never finished my review at the time of this film’s release, […]
Bond, James Bond: is Casino Royale the reboot he needs?
“In the beginning” films are all the rage at the moment. Batman Begins, X-Men et al delight in telling us how their heroes started in […]
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: don’t panic
The big screen version of the play of the TV series of the radio play of the book that Douglas Adams wrote. Mostly harmless.
Saints and Soldiers: when real war spawns fiction
Saints and Soldiers tells the story of a group of US soldiers in World War II who survive the infamous Malmedy Massacre and, stuck behind enemy […]
Sleepy Hollow DVD
Tim Burton’s “Sleepy Hollow” DVD delivers a darkly entertaining tale featuring Johnny Depp’s eccentric detective. The DVD includes behind-the-scenes extras and showcases Burton’s distinctive visual and storytelling mastery.
On The Trail: a disturbance in Australian Star Wars fandom
Justin Dix’s latest film is causing a stir in fandom circles, even overseas; the Star Wars-based short film Bounty Trail.
Making Meggido: an Australian sci-fi film
The Wizard of Oz meets Judge Dredd, says David Redman of his Australian sci-fi short film.