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As ever, the London Film Festival plays host to dozens of films. But which ones are worthy of your attention? ),The Kings Speechlooks mightily regal. Yes, it screened at Toronto. Black Swan Black Swan! The new film from Darren Aronofsky! A psycho-thriller based around the pressures and trauma of ballet dancing, influenced by prime-era Roman Polanski? Starring Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel and Winona Ryder? Sporting a score by Clint Mansell made entirely from remixed elements of TchaikovskysSwan Lake?...

Ad content continues below One of the first things you notice aboutEnslavedis the bright, vibrant characters and environments. This is no grey and brown covered wasteland, a laFallout. This is a truly impressive and unique post-apocalyptic world where nature has begun to take over. Both main characters are very likeable, and their relationship is very well handled. You dont have actual control of Trip, but you might issue some basic commands....

Comedian Harvey Korman stars in the tenth episode of The Muppet Show. And it cracks along at a blistering pace, says Glen… As a veteran of variety shows, its little surprise that hes so good here. or Dance, Devil! as Thog talks about high brow literature and what a nice a man Maurice is. Its a very strong sketch, indeed. He doesnt quite reach Buzzi and Moreno heights, but hes not far off....

Ving Rhames stars in this high-tech thriller about murder and mobile phones. All communications can, theoretically, be intercepted and interrogated by the Echelon facilities and appropriate action taken. Little does he know that this mysterious phone is actually part of a bigger puzzle. Ad content continues below Of course, its not all rosy. Being so easy to monitor brings him to the attention of many, many people. Shane West is a bit wet as the lead....

Musically, it currently resides in New York, but film-wise is perhaps more open to debate. Unlike music, film cannot react instantly to social changes. So, whats been hip in recent years? In my view the defining world cinema of the last decade plus must be from Latin America. North-East Asian cinema has become incredibly popular and referenced by those with a passion for film. Asian cinema is the prime example in my lifetime of a film scene which was popularised by word-of-mouth....

A number of the themes heard in the first instalment are used here, but theyre also expanded upon. He does this very successfully, creating a more accomplished overall piece of work in the process. Also of interest is Silvestris take on ZZ TopsDoubleback,which is another great addition to the score. This rounds off an excellent trilogy of scores to one of the finest movie franchises of all time. like add your own Silvestri highlights below…

For every classic theme song, a dozen are seemingly forgotten. Heres our list of ten movie tunes that deserve to be rediscovered… Here are ten top tunes to seek out… The uptempo, psychedelic soul rocker,Sweet Talkin Candy Manis twice featured on the soundtrack. The best version is the one heard live in the films raucous party sequence. The soundtrack also boasts a totally cool album cover, based on a poster design for the film....

As has been noted elsewhere,Tears For Saleis a fairy tale come to life. If magical realism or surrealism has any appeal for you, then there will be much to enjoy. The film that was brought most to mind was JeunetsA Very Long Engagement. The tone and palette of the films are very similar, as are the prevalent themes within each. The message is clear. They would rather dance with ghosts than live in the reality they are faced with....

The film is astonishingly ambitious, both technically and philosophically. What set you on the path to such a film? Ad content continues below I read books on reincarnation and many books about out-of-body experiences. Actually, the movie is not so much about reincarnation. I dont believe in life after death. Like flying saucers are a collective need for people who need to believe in flying saucers. You dont need to believe in flying saucers to do a movie about Martians or flying saucers....

Brad Fiedels classic soundtrack for Terminator 2 gets a digitally re-mastered re-release. But how does it stand up almost 20 years on? This is sound advice thats worth following. Terminator 2really was a landmark in cinema that redefined what an action movie could be. There are distinct pieces to portray the journeys of the characters in the film. The combination of two techniques creates a futuristic sound that encapsulates the clash between man and machine....

And, no doubt, a few fan favourites wont have made the list. Still, here are my top tenInbetweenerscomedy gold moment scenes… 10. The repercussions of this were pretty terrible for Will. Which, of course, he hadnt. Jays Crazy Frog Impression Of course things didnt always go badly for Will regarding Charlotte. The Boys Get Very Drunk Ill admit this is my all time favourite episode. So, I feel this whole, extended bunch of scenes deserves to be in the list....

Heres Duncans review… My love for the walking dead has been severely tested in the last decade. However, when I finally got my wish, everything went slightly wrong. The Hordes greatest crime, though, isnt that it feels unoriginal, cliched and stupid. Its by managing the dual accomplishment of being both racist and sexist. Thankfully, the scene doesnt play out much further, but the damage is already done. The scene wasnt challenging or controversial, it was just outright nasty....

Can Bungies swansong live up to the hype? Ever sinceHalo2 exploded onto Xbox Live, online gaming hasnt been the same. Hell, people were still playingHalo2 until recently, when the servers were closed down. And, will the usually slim line and less than stellar campaign actually deliver the goods for solo players? The Elites are back in force, as are the Grunts, Jackals, Hunters and more. One of the biggest challenges Bungie faced withReachwas telling a Titanic-like story....