Chris Hemsworth interview: Snow White and the Huntsman, Joss Whedon, Marvel, Thor 2

Ad content continues below One of the producers has describedHuntsmanas …a big, fun summer movie. Was that the first time youd seen it finished? …and Charlize of course. I knew that was going to be intense. If you have conflict within an audience about how they feel about the villain, thats great. Do you think shes a sympathetic villain then? Yeah, obviously you dont agree with the by-product of her circumstances, what she ends up doing....

May 28, 2012 · 2 min · 330 words · Austin Rogers

28 videogame cameos in the movies

A deliberate design choice, or mere coincidence? Perhaps well never know. The films best videogame cameo, though, is surely the one illustrated above. GalagaWarGames (1983) Ah,WarGames. What in Gods name are these things? Id better call my agent, her expression seems to say. Pole PositionD.A.R.Y.L. In reality,Pole Positionchugged along like an old Volvo with its handbrake on. InDeath Wish IV, a couple of scenes in an arcade are accompanied by the immediately recognisable sounds ofGalaxian....

May 23, 2012 · 3 min · 469 words · Christopher Bradford

Starhawk PlayStation 3 review

However, with no single player option, many gamers were left out in the cold, until now. And yes, it’s possible for you to get kills by dropping these structures on foes too. A simple weapon cycle button would be much more suitable than the d-pad radial system here. Whats more, although not perfect, the game isnt as unbalanced as it could have been. Thankfully, theres always a counter to each offensive and defensive move....

May 14, 2012 · 1 min · 111 words · Trevor Hoffman

Looking back at The Six Million Dollar Man

Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. It could have been anyone, but fortunately it was Steve Austin, world-renowned astronaut. He can reach speeds of 60mph, which would later be doubled, and can jump considerable heights. In these three movies, we get an oddly prescient overview of what is to come from the series. Things are always tied up quite neatly, and Austin is on his way to save another day. There were also attempts to improve uponThe Six Million Dollar Mantemplate, usually by the villain of the week....

May 3, 2012 · 1 min · 204 words · Mr. Craig Knapp

Jason Statham interview: Safe, Expendables 2, Crank, Stallone and his prolific career

For me, hes already a legend. So you must be exhausted? Yeah its hard to sleep in the day, you ever tried it? Not for a long time. Its easy when youre on the back of a bender [laughs]. Sleep for three fucking days! Thats what Im intending to do tomorrow. No drinking for me, not while were working. Because of a strict exercise regime? Well, you just want to be present you know?...

April 20, 2012 · 4 min · 642 words · Scott Leon

The top 50 sci-fi movie protagonists

Whether theyre male or female, old or young, theyve illuminated some classic movies. Except it was never going to be as simple as that and compiling lists seldom is. Some sci-fi heroes were removed, then quickly reinstated. The order was jiggled around, then reordered again. There are heroes from hurriedly-made B-movies, and heroines from multi-million dollar franchises. I dont even know what you people eat for lunch) hes a true B-movie hero....

April 19, 2012 · 2 min · 355 words · Sarah Mills

Was 1982 the best ever year for fantasy and sci-fi movies?

The best year for sci-fi and fantasy movies? The year that home video gave second life to films that otherwise would have flopped? Ad content continues below Another factor new to the movie business in 1982 was the emergence of home video. Cat Peopleis a remake of French-American director Jacques Tourniers uniquely offbeat 1942 cult movie of the same name. Similar to its source material,Cat Peopleis closer in nature to fantasy than horror....

April 16, 2012 · 3 min · 435 words · Erica Martinez

The top 30 moments in Skins

Even the most dedicated fans can see how much of a targetSkinshas been over the years. But for those that gave it a chance, wondrous moments of entertainment lay in wait. Like its characters,Skinswas raw and uneven, but it was also sincere and endearing. Ad content continues below 30. This wasMean Girlsset in Bristol, and this low-key moment in the first episode clarified their new mission statement. Androgynous Franky got a glimpse of that world, but we knew the optimistic happiness could never last....

April 12, 2012 · 1 min · 188 words · Tony Bell

The top 50 robots and AI computers in the movies

They can be clanking or lithe, as big as a planet or as small as a puppy. Heres our list of cinema’s 50 finest robots and AI computers… Who doesnt love robots? Our metal friends have long been a source of inspiration, wonder and fear for filmmakers and audiences. Either way, theyre fascinating, and pretty damn cool.50. Nope, I dont know why it was specifically 17. But what I do know is that the two RoboGeishas have to fuse together so that defeat this behemoth....

April 12, 2012 · 6 min · 1148 words · Billy Mitchell

20 of the biggest sci-fi cinema disappointments of the last 20 years

They appeared to promise so much, but sadly delivered so little. Inevitably, theres also a small percentage of such films which fail to live up to their early promise. Its witless sense of fun and frequently disrobed female monster probably helped. Surely, the results would be marvelous, wouldnt they? Sadly, the results were anything but. The story goes thatMonstersdirector Gareth Edwards will be directing a newGodzillamovie for Legendary Pictures. If it can capture the spirit of the Japanese movies, well be very happy people....

April 10, 2012 · 1 min · 202 words · Kimberly Williams

Just Dance 3 PlayStation 3 review

The selection spans all sorts of genres, with Ubisoft hoping to cater for everyone. Those picking up the Special Edition will also find two extra Katy Perry tracks,Teenage DreamsandE.T. in addition to the standard versionsCalifornia Gurls. Rating: 4 out of 5

April 10, 2012 · 1 min · 41 words · Andrew Phillips

Looking back at Pump Up The Volume

Is Pump Up The Volume Christian Slaters best movie? Mark prefers flying under the radar. Because in Harry, Mark has an outlet to say what heactuallythinks. And say it he does. His views arent, in the scheme of things, massively radical. Theres nobody to look up to, nothing to do. Oh, and he simulates masturbation. Interestingly, the story does have its roots in a real life situation. Kids start ringing each other up, to help pass the broadcast on....

April 5, 2012 · 2 min · 275 words · Katherine Herrera

10 signs that the movie you’re watching is from the 80s

Struggling to work out what decade the film youre watching is from? If it fulfils the criteria on this list, then its probably from the 80s… Sometimes youll get home, turn on the television, and start watching a film halfway through. So with this in mind, heres our handy list of ten tell-tale signs… Montage with upbeat music An 80s movie just wouldnt be the same without a montage. And although amusement arcades were still occasionally seen in 90s movies, their golden era had already passed....

April 4, 2012 · 2 min · 263 words · Crystal English