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Iron Man

by Saeed on May 5th, 2008

The only thing good about the beginning of winter is that it neatly coincides with Hollywood’s blockbuster season. At least we can spend our time hiding from the bitter cold by sampling another year’s worth of startling CGI effects. [more]

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Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Nintendo Wii)

by leggygal on February 13th, 2008

Having already spent exorbitant amounts of time with crazy animated Lego Jedis on the previously released two Star Wars Lego games on Playstation two, one might ask why I’d be chomping at the bit to revisit the franchise on a new console? [more]

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The Kite Runner

by Marky on February 8th, 2008

The Kite Runner is a story of an unlikely friendship, betrayal and ultimately redemption. [more]

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Rage Gets Animated (DVD)

by MoRpH on January 23rd, 2008

Hot on the heels of the '20 Years of Rage' compilation comes another video clip feast from the ABC. This one focuses on primarily animated examples from the world of music videos. [more]

NBA 2K8 (XBOX 360)

by MikeG on January 21st, 2008

Hoops fans gather round: the greatest (basketball) game ever to grace an optical disc is back, and 2008 is looking to be a classic year. [more]

Sigur Ros - Heima (DVD)

by jeremyl on January 21st, 2008

Icelandic band Sigur Ros have a devout following of knowledgeable, appreciative fans who will love every minute of this stunning film. [more]

Experience the spectacle, the sparkles and the accents. You know you want to! [more]

NHL 2K8 (XBOX 360)

by MikeG on January 17th, 2008

The NHL is back for another year on the XBOX 360 and 2K sports have created a fine, although somewhat different, edition for 2008. [more]

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade is nothing short of brilliant. [more]

Sealab 2021 [Season One]

by sickbuoy on October 1st, 2007

From the twisted minds over at Adult Swim comes the oft-hilarious and at times ridiculous antics of the crew on Sealab 2021. [more]

Bioshock (Xbox 360/PC)

by jburden on October 1st, 2007

How many games have left your hands shacking? The game is over now, and I have been taken back to the title screen... But I crave more like some kind of junkie. [more]

Still need a Transformers fix after the recient live action epic? Then look no further than this 1986 cult classic! [more]

Shack Therapy

by cruisysloth on October 1st, 2007

Teton Gravity Research presents Shack Therapy, a 16mm and hi definition film documenting the surfing and lifestyles of the world's top board-riders. The film is shot in exotic locations worldwide, featuring today’s most progressive surfing. [more]

Novelist, musician and author Dito Montiel grew up in Astoria, Queens in the 80’s, and he makes his directorial debut with a film based on his memoirs, A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints. [more]

Jesus Camp

by leggygal on September 7th, 2007

Religious indoctrination of small children is no laughing matter. This is one truely frightening documentary. Controversial but eminently watchable [more]

The Bourne Ultimatum

by Guy Davis on September 3rd, 2007

Jason Bourne meets his maker. (Four stars) [more]

Jimmy & Judy

by vintage yahtzee on August 29th, 2007

When the credits rolled, I was compelled to insert some Joss Whedon (Buffy, Angel) into the DVD player to reassure myself that not everyone making money from the teen market has such a low opinion of its audience’s ability to discern quality... [more]

Bottoms Up

by sickbuoy on August 26th, 2007

So this film has gone straight to video, probably marketed on the fact that it stars hotel heiress and recently released jailbird Paris Hilton. [more]

The Flying Scotsman

by leggygal on August 16th, 2007

Do not be put off by the fact that this is a sporting film, it is so much more. Graeme Obree's tale of triumph in sport and over mental illness is stirring stuff. [more]

Rock out and flash back. Love the 80;s or hate them. You can't deny it, but the 80's rocked. [more]

Away From Her

by Stobie on August 13th, 2007

If you’re sick of mainstream Hollywood blockbusters and want something a little more caring look no further than Away from Her. [more]

Sicko

by Guy Davis on August 13th, 2007

The prognosis isn’t positive for the American health-care system. (Four stars) [more]

Die Hard 4.0

by Alistair on August 9th, 2007

Bruiser is back in his signature role. Live free or die hard. [more]

The Darkness (Xbox 360)

by jburden on August 2nd, 2007

In our modern First Person Shooter gaming world of Half Lives and Halos a lot of First Person Shooters don't start with the letter H... The Darkness is one of them. [more]

The Simpsons Movie

by Guy Davis on July 26th, 2007

Springfield’s favourite family comes to the big screen. (Four stars) [more]

Black Snake Moan

by leggygal on July 26th, 2007

Take a slug of fire water, pick up your slide and guitar and get ready to hear that Black Snake Moan [more]

Zidane provides perhaps the most intimate portrait of a sportsman yet set to screen. Taking place in real time – the 91 minutes of Real Madrid’s 2005 match against Villareal. [more]

Robot Chicken Season 1

by Guy Davis on July 20th, 2007

Pop culture and non sequiturs are the order of the day on Robot Chicken, and don’t worry if you don’t exactly get one of the gags - another one will be along to amuse you in just a few seconds. [more]

There's a moment in the new Harry Potter movie where Harry confesses that he's afraid of what's inside of him, what's he becoming. That he feels angry all the time. That he's scared he's becoming a bad person. [more]

Snow Cake

by leggygal on July 18th, 2007

Something different, unusual and perfect for a cold winter's day. [more]

The new season of Simple Life is by far the most confronting yet, as Paris Hilton & Nicole Ritchie are forced to ditch the designer dresses for nappies & aprons as they undertake life as a domesticated housewives in 10 different American families [more]

Solo

by cruisysloth on July 3rd, 2007

Jack Barrett is the type of guy no one calls Jack. He works for a group of businessmen known as “The Gentlemen” who operate within the fertile realm of the Sydney Underworld. And Barrett enforces it for them. Old school muscle for hire. [more]

Spider-Man 3 (XBox 360)

by Tiggy1 on June 5th, 2007

Hoping to get a more worthwhile Spiderman experience than what Spider-Man 3 the movie gave? Then this game may be right up your alley! [more]

Rampage

by sickbuoy on May 31st, 2007

To most of us, there’s nothing worse than the idea of going to war. But what happens when that war is in your own backyard? [more]