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When I was a teenager I decided to get some goldfish. There were three of them, and they were duly named Lister, Rimmer, and Kryten. If not, then at least we have all been able to share a moment. Yes, the ultimate human space bachelor (or the only remaining human space bachelor) has been married. However the trade-off is that Dave must marry the chiefs daughter, Ech-ech-ech-ech-ech-ech-ech-ech. The Cat loses his vanity and becomes a slovenly hobo with no sense of self-worth....

Going back to whenArthur Christmaswas first released, we had a very brief chat about script pacing. Because I understand you looked at the likes of scripts to Paul Greengrass movies when putting the film together? To be honest, the scripts werent about pacing. There were two things that I took from Paul Greengrass films. And then how he turns that into a crafted version of the same thing in theBournefilms....

Ad content continues below Yes absolutely. Thats a brave move… [Laughs] I can take it, Im strong. Theres always that one snarky comment or offhand remark that needles though isnt there? Was there any specific criticism that got to you? Moving from Hollywood to the UK, youll have noticed the sizeable difference in TV budgets. Were there things you wanted to do withHuntedbut couldnt because of money constraints? We had a pretty healthy budget....

Our odyssey through the works of David Cronenberg continues, with his 1986 horror masterpiece, The Fly… The years between 1983 and 1985 saw David Cronenberg in something of a paradox. WithTotal Recallby the wayside, Cronenberg suddenly found himself in Los Angeles without a film to make. I was in dire straits financially, the director recalled in the bookCronenberg On Cronenberg. The result was an almost perfect marriage of drama and extreme gore, and the directors greatest box-office success....

A flop in 1987, Superman IV is one of the most maligned sequels ever made. Right fromSuperman IVs opening credits, the lower production values are plain to see. Its impossible to imagine just how depressing it must have been to set up this particular shot. Dont worry, a location scout probably said during filming. Well stick a couple of fire hydrants around the place, and nobody will suspect a thing…...

As series three begins on BBC4 this weekend, James appraises The Killing’s second series… This feature contains spoilers for seasons one and two ofThe Killing. The only other accompaniment to the murder is half a soldiers dog tag left with the body. Our first encounter with Lund inThe Killing IIcould not be more different than her first appearance in season one. It is only after Lund hears of the confession of Dragsholms husband that her interest in helping is piqued....

There is something morbidly fascinating about the apocalypse. And people write over and over again about the end of days. They are rooted in our modern anxieties. [Related: 10 Ways The World Will End According to Movies] 10. St. John narrates this ultimate battle between good and evil. Scholars have devoted study to this text. It is steeped in mystery, symbolism and incredible imagery. Anyone brave enough to tackle this often-complicated work will certainly earn our respect....

Because, frankly, we think the world could use as man 007s as it can possibly get. After seeing Skyfall this weekend you may decide youd like a change in career. This whole secret agent thing doesnt look too difficult. And you could totally do it. Well here are the steps you will probably need to take to get to make your dream come true. Not that your job doing data entry for a law agency with thirty-names in the title isnt exciting....

Lets start with an explanation of whats not coming over the course of this article. Its a slight cheat, perhaps, as weve very much looking forward to it. Crucially, Steve Carells excellent comedy creation, Brick Tamlin, is reporting back for duty too. This time, its John McClane and son, saving the entire world while sojourning Moscow. There are lots of reasons to be wary, not least the decision to appoint John Moore to direct....

But when he does appear, its a truly captivating sequence of events. The way Totoro is animated is quietly brilliant. Just as he should be, Totoro is a force of nature. My Neighbor Totorois full of encounters such as these quiet and filled with awe and mystery. InMy Neighbor Totoro,Miyazaki seeds certain scenes with incidental yet vital background details. At several points in the film, Inari shrines can be spotted among the trees....

Not a bad extra to throw in there. InFable IIandIII, you could marry not only the opposite sex, but the same sex as well. Thats just me though. I hope this sticks around forFable IV, as theThe Journeydidnt even allow a change of clothes. Music Comparing the music betweenFables I-IIIandThe Journeyis like comparing different songs by your favorite band. A good example of this is the main song fromFable(original) whenever youre in a town....

Each section is a selection of iconic matches, interspersed with historical information and archive footage. Each match comes with a general win conditions, as well as optional historical goals. The limb grappling system works well enough, and the addition of OMG! And, at long last Yukes has included a limitation of sorts on who can lift giants. In fact, the comeback system returns too, giving losing players a chance to turn the tide....

Weird and wonderful, Carnivale was perhaps a little too weird to survive on web connection TV. Michael takes a look back at a much-loved show… There is more than a little of the game of chance in making a TV show. Youre competing for peoples time and attention with a lot of other shows. Hundreds of people are employed in making it. For this reason, most TV shows follow a well-trodden formula....