When this Robin Hood movie was first conceived, it was going to be called ‘Nottingham’, and feature Russell Crowe as a sympathetic Sheriff, tormented by that pesky outlaw. Several permutations later, and after the hiring of Ridley Scott to direct, the project settled into a less experimental state, … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Iron Man 2
The second appearance of Iron Man comes with added weight to his armour: High expectations. The first Iron Man was a minor surprise hit, converting dork buzz into genuine success through light-hearted yet highly budgeted punching and the perfect casting of Robert Downey Jr as the metal man … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Heroes – Season Four
Last Saturday, the fourth season of Heroes finally finished on BBC2. Well, I say Saturday, it was actually the wee hours of Sunday, because they crammed the final two episodes into a double bill, then shoved them back in time, Hiro-style, due to the snooker over-running. It’s as if they don’t really … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Kick-Ass (The Movie)
When sitting down to write a review of the movie Kick-Ass, I labour in the shadow of a mighty forerunner. I speak, of course, of the Daily Mail review from last Friday. In terms of sheer entertainment value, there’s no way I can compete with a review that leads off with “Verdict: … [Read more...]
Stepping into Wonderland
Let's get the truth out there first: Alice in Wonderland is indeed wonderful, unless you're expecting a Tim Burton film. If you're a die-hard Burton fan waiting for a warped, gothic version of Lewis Carroll's immortal story, you might leave the cinema with a bitter taste in your … [Read more...]
Avatar crushes lesser films with sheer numbers
Officially, James Cameron’s magnum opus Avatar is now the most successful film ever made. Having pulled in more than two billion dollars, the blue meanie crushed the previous residents of the chart, in a manner that runs a little contrary to its messages of love and cultural tolerance. But many … [Read more...]
Astro Boy gets the amigurumi crochet treatment
The latest animated series to get a big screen makeover is Astro Boy, a sort of modern take on the Pinocchio story. The film follows Astro Boy, a robot created to replace the son of a scientist who died in a tragic accident, rejected for his lack of emotions. The original Japanese Manga TV series … [Read more...]
Spring Comic Book Movie Fun Time! Dork Preview
After a winter so cold that even Jack Frost started tweeting complaints about the inconvenience, some might think the main appeal of spring 2010 would be the potential for sunshine. But we dorks all know that the real reason to anticipate the turning of the season is the arrival of not one but three … [Read more...]
Twilight New Moon: Creating the wolves
The release of Twilight: New Moon brings with it a flurry of merchandise emblazoned with the 'Team Edward' and 'Team Jacob' slogans. I'm so Team Jacob. Let's be honest, the CGI is much better for the wolves, whilst Edward has to be content with a bit of a shimmer in the light. Want to know … [Read more...]
Twilight: New Moon Trailer
It's time to book your tickets to the latest instalment of the world's favourite teen flick franchise, which opens this weekend. Cedric Diggory and chums will be back on the big screen in Twilight: New Moon, casting haunted looks and making free with the red lip gloss. Here's a sneaky peek at the … [Read more...]
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