Friday’s are an interesting day, even though they are at the end of the working week, there’s a palpable sense of energy, pulsating throughout until the release at the night. In 2011, a song expressing this excitement reached international notoriety, for some time back in … Continue reading Rebecca Black – Friday (2011)
It’s safe to say that Marvel has had a revolutionary impact on the movie industry. Their constant stream of superhero blockbusters has transformed the way films are enjoyed, compared, and even made. Every franchise is practically now a “cinematic universe” all thanks to the success … Continue reading Howard The Duck (1986)
When you’re a band who have had a storied career, but your newer releases aren’t grabbing the public’s attention and you’re feeling like you’re ending up on the wrong side of pop-culture history. You tend to take stock wanting to thank the fans who have … Continue reading Duran Duran – Thank You (1995)
With an uncountable amount of stars in the universe, the odds are that we are probably not alone. The odds are even greater that our “neighbours” (if they exist) want nothing more than to destroy our species. This is a common depiction in popular culture … Continue reading Mars Attacks! (1996)
Batman and Robin go forth in the franchise, both figuratively and literally of course in the fourth film of the 1989 Batman franchise, Batman & Robin. Tensions are growing in the Dynamic Duo, stalwart butler Alfred is coming down with a deadly case of MacGregor’s … Continue reading Batman & Robin (1997)
With a studio system in full force, churning out sequels remakes almost perpetually, It seems less likely that we will be able to behold a film that’s unafraid to take a chance and do something innovative. Like Star Wars was in the late 70s or … Continue reading The Room (2003)
Nb. Rogue Trooper was remade in 2017 as Rogue Trooper Redux, this is the version I will be looking at, They’re exactly the same gameplay-wise, with Redux having a graphical upgrade. Your mileage with the classic version may vary. In the far-off planet of “Nu … Continue reading 2000 AD extravaganza Part 2: Rogue Trooper (2006)
2000AD comics has had a tremendous impact on the world of popular culture, with its decade-long comic book series, to celebrate their upcoming 41st anniversary, I decided to look back at two of their licensed games. Judge Dredd has you take on the role of … Continue reading 2000 AD extravaganza Part 1: Judge Dredd vs Death (2003)
There are a few things that can beat a good light-hearted comedic film. A film that is flippant, forthright in what it wants to be, and not afraid to shout it from the rooftops. The Pest is one of those films, While it’s not a … Continue reading The Pest (1997)
It’s hard to think how close we as a species are to total annihilation, sure we have mitigated the modern dangers that befell our ancestors, but secured in our concrete fortresses a lot of those dangers have felt quaint, almost eradicated. But these unknowable terrors … Continue reading The Happening (2008)
The Real Mr. Positive 