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Can we divine any clues from The Returned’s symbolic, atmospheric opening credits? Louisa takes a look… Spoiler warning: do not read if youre not up-to-date withThe Returnedepisode five. American Horror Storydoes it.Bansheedoes it.Game of Thronessort of does it. DoThe Returneds opening credits contain clues? Can we assume the dam is a Hellmouth-pop in hotspot for supernatural activity? Others maintained the beasts deaths were payment in a demonic exchange for the return of the human dead....

Hes never less than brilliant, basically, and hes always worth watching, whatever hes in. How are you today? Ad content continues below Oh dear, Im sorry. So, youre in the new series ofFalling Skies. Can you tell us a bit about your character? So I am a new species of alien that has landed at the end of season two. And in season three, youll get to know me as something of an ally....

Then again, Asylum movies are known for their rushed productions. The actings earnest, the scripts hilarious (That mans a wild card. Some scenes are pure comedy gold. At one point, one of our heroes is stuck in a locked room. Hilariously, the door is clearly made of thin wood, and wobbles whenever an actor touches it. Its later revealed that the door can be unlocked by hitting it a few times with a hammer....

The British indie horror Donkey Punch was released five years ago to almost universal displeasure. Craig defends an underrated film… In 2008, director Olly Blackburn released his first feature film to an almost universally negative response. Its perhaps no surprise thatThe Daily Mailand its ilk might respond negatively. It left him sickened to the core. Great reverse marketing, right? Shockingly the horror fraternity and the moral majority stood in rare agreement:Donkey Punchwas repellent....

Wheres the surprise, you might ask. Once youve seen Unselds film though, youll know what he means. Pixar may bang the drum for story, but its the style ofThe Blue Umbrellathat makes an impression. It doesnt mean anything. Well, we wont spoil it. Its a very good thing! and she said How do I make itstop? She was really stressed out by it. How much of that was self-imposed, or were you told This is how we do shorts?...

The other day someone pointed out to me that Matt Smith has no eyebrows. As a seasoned professional, I immediately did some research. Then, that weekend, it was all I could see duringNightmare in Silver. Consequently I had to use Twitter as a barometer for the episodes quality. Im a simple man, lets start with a classic: Ad content continues below 5. The Masters Musical Staircase The Death Zone on Gallifrey....

The Lone Ranger is a big, loud and drunken saloon brawl. Which is a shame because in its more earnest, it was galloping just fine. Rating: 2 out of 5

The final season begins with a lovely and resounding bang. And they assure us it is indeed the last. Ad content continues below Rating: 4 out of 5

‘You’re No Good?’ Don’t be so hard on yourself, True Blood. In this current direction, you are the best you’ve been in years. Rating: 4 out of 5

Edward James Olmos (James Gellar)/Colin Hanks (Travis Marshall) Season six was a complete fiasco. Gellar, portrayed by a clearly unenthused Edward James Olmos, is one-note and painfully unreal. Ad content continues below 8. After having to follow up the villain who murdered Dexters wife, Chase seemed to pale in comparison. Dexter doesnt even off this baddie in the season finale, but leaves it to Lumen. Julia Stiles (Lumen) Jordan Chases killer and the Robin to Dexters Batman in the disappointing fifth season....

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

The glossy, official celebrations are one thing of course, and theyll receive publicity aplenty. Who can say fairer than that? P&P is 2.50 and payment is by cheque or postal order. Books Celebrate Regenerateis the pleasingly melodic title of a fan-made, not-for-profit book covering every televised story ofDoctor Whoever. You dont need us telling you thats quite a few. Weve already bought our tickets, and you’ve got the option to do the samehere....

Ales Kot, the writer of Change, Zero, and Wild Children for Image Comics, and Suicide Squad for DC Comics, chats with us about just what goes into making such a diverse, intense group of comics! Ad content continues below