Pompeii: Review

Too bad, then, that director Paul W.S. But she only has eyes for Milo (Kit Harington), a buff young gladiator who shocker! watched his family die at Corvis hands years ago. It doesnt help that Andersons cast have either little to do or offer. The supporting players acquit themselves somewhat better. Even when the volcano blows its top, you might think the director would feel more at home. But when the movie itself is indifferent about that, why should we be bothered?...

February 20, 2014 · 1 min · 118 words · Samantha Cole

Strider PS4 review

I got you! The story is the same as the 1989 original. All in a normal days work for a Strider. Its a far cry from the poor reboot we got ofFlashbackrecently. Even the music and some great homages to the arcade debuts boss fights are included. Not only does it play blissfully well, but it looks fantastic. Animation is excellent, the environments are all detailed and look gorgeous, and the audio direction is impeccable....

February 20, 2014 · 1 min · 185 words · Nicole Ferguson

The 20 Greatest Cops in Comics

Make no mistake, police and other members of the emergency services are the real super-heroes. They sacrifice every day to keep the populace safe from mayhem and evil. But not all cops stand quietly aside and let the metahumans do the work. These are the greatest cops in comics. When his people looked at him, they did not see red or white, they saw justice. Liza only appeared once during the Bronze Age in her own try out in DCsFirst issue Special....

February 20, 2014 · 4 min · 648 words · Joseph Hall

Grimm’s top Wesen: Blutbad

The Grimm universe is filled with fairytale-inspired monsters galore. They are only visible to Grimms and other Wesen. Wesen are liminal which means they can appear human until they woge into their Wesen being. What a nice plump mouthful… Ad content continues below Blutbad (plural: Blutbaden; pronunciation: BLOOT-baat, BLOOT-baad in Grimm; Germ. Blut blood + Bad bath) is a wolf-like Wesen. In fact, like actual wolves they mark their territory....

February 19, 2014 · 1 min · 171 words · Christina Cuevas

Jennifer Lee & Chris Buck interview: Frozen, Statham, Frozen 2

We thus chatted about the legacy ofFrozen, where next, and, of course, about Jason Statham…. Ad content continues below [They look worried] Whats your favourite Jason Statham movie? [They still look worried. I think they think Im joking] Chris:Jason Statham film? Hes the high priest of British action cinema. Jennifer:I know! Chris:Whats the one where he has to keep moving… [gestures to his chest]. Jennifer:Crankis a good one, yeah! So, Frozen then....

February 18, 2014 · 5 min · 934 words · Matthew Dominguez DDS

Dungeon Keeper Mobile, microtransactions and gaming

Sims, sins and a light at the end of the tunnel? It is a safe statement to describe Bullfrogs classic dungeon management sims as beloved by fans. EA Mobiles and Mythic Entertainments recentDungeon Keeper Mobilere-imagining of the series, less so. The disappointment is easy to understand. Gameplay wise there is practically no similarity. This is your traditional mobile money-sink-sim wearing the ill-fitting skin of something we are distressed to recognise....

February 17, 2014 · 2 min · 296 words · Wesley Wright

Reggie Lee interview: Grimm, Sgt. Wu & more

Warning: contains plot details forGrimmseason three. Grimmfan-favourite Sergeant Wu provides comic relief to our favourite fairytale-based detective show. Are you still filming season 3 now? We are currently filming episode 17 of season 3. I think season 3 just started with you guys in the UK, hasnt it? I follow all the fans on Twitter and theyve been really excited; theyve been waiting for it. Their response has been great!...

February 17, 2014 · 2 min · 336 words · Aaron Torres

Top 10 geek procedurals

Some shows get too much mythology. Early on, Greenwalt describesGrimms ratio of stories-of-the-week versus overarching story as about 85% to the 15%. Not a police procedural like the other shows on this list,Supernaturaldoes nonetheless belong to the genre.

February 17, 2014 · 1 min · 38 words · Michael Nguyen

Barry Ackroyd: The cinematography of Captain Phillips and more

Shooting at sea cant be easy. What was your first reaction when Paul Greengrass came to you with the project? So I guess that was my first reaction, yeah: how are we going to do this? Its not in my comfort zone as they say, you know? But wed work it out, I was sure of that. Logistically, it must have been very difficult to organise. So how did you begin to plan for it from your end?...

February 13, 2014 · 4 min · 726 words · Rhonda Chen

RoboCop: An Interview with Director Jose Padilha

Directing your first big-budget Hollywood studio movie is a challenging prospect, even for an experienced filmmaker. UpdatingRoboCopis, in some ways, not impossible. Ad content continues below Den Of Geek: How was your first time working on an American studio film? Jose Padilha: I had a real, real good time on the shoot. And listening to people. I dont do it just to do it, I do it because I mean it....

February 13, 2014 · 4 min · 756 words · Michael Dennis

Spike Jonze Interview: Her, Joaquin Phoenix, Expendables 4

I wanted to stay and talk to Spike Jonze some more. There are a few reasons for this. One is that Spike Jonze has had a long, interesting career. Theres a lot to ask him about. Then, theres that Spike Jonze is so much fun to talk to. Eloquent, friendly, enthusiastic and inspiring. Still, being unprofessional in this introduction is one thing, refusing to leave an interview is quite another....

February 13, 2014 · 4 min · 813 words · Julie Hall

The top 25 underappreciated films of 2008

When they confront said gang, things start to go very long. Jack OConnell adds another performance of some merit here too. Theres something close to home about the world he presents. The ending ofEden Lakeis divisive, and its a film with one or two other areas worth debating too. Yet its a horror film with just a bit more to it. Attempt three to successfully bringThe Punisherto the big screen got some things right, and some things wrong....

February 13, 2014 · 3 min · 530 words · Damon Ball

Grimm’s most adorable Wesen

Some Wesen are simply peace-loving folk looking for a quiet life. Simply put, theyre the Wesen who dont want any trouble. Here are seven ofGrimms most adorable, non-threatening creatures. The emergency puppies of the Wesen world… Mouse creature with beady eyes, whiskers jutting out from a pointed nose and oversized teeth. The construction workers and fix-it guys of the Wesen world, the Eisbiber are helpful, timid sorts. Theyre sociable too, and live as part of lodges, respecting group traditions and ways of life....

February 12, 2014 · 2 min · 222 words · James Perez