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Spider-Man 4 is Dead

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:09:16 +0000

After all of the casting rumors, the villain debates, the story speculation, it all means nothing today, as Sony has scrapped plans to do a fourth installment in the popular franchise. Sure, Spider-Man 3 wasn’t nearly as good as the first two films, but I was still excited for the fourth movie. So I am a little bit disappointed. The main reason is that director Sam Raimi were not able to agree on a story or villain, and so Sam simply walked away so that the studio could move forward with a reboot of the franchise. I think Raimi made the right decision, as further debate and disagreement could have led to 4 being a disaster, whereas a reboot could breathe new life into the franchise. I’ll have more news regarding the reboot once they come in. But expect the movie summer 2012.

Assassin’s Creed 2

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:40:12 +0000

So yeah, I was a pretty big fan of the first Assassin’s Creed game. Even though a lot of the missions were repetitive and didn’t quite hit the mark it was going for, the game was still solid and showed a lot of promise. So what about Assassin’s Creed 2? Assassin’s Creed 2 is the game we should have gotten the first time around so much more. The missions have improved, the fights have improved, and the story has improved. They’ve cut out the confusing elements and opted for a more simplistic approach that suits it. The only true complaint I have about this game is that the freerunning feels clumsy. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still very good, but it feels like they haven’t changed it at all from what they had in the first game, especially after games such as Mirror’s Edge and InFamous have expanded outdid it with their freerunning elements. However, freerunning problems aside, this is a very solid game, and the environment designs are beautiful, almost perfectly capturing the feel of Rennaissance Italy. You should definitely pick this up if you loved the first game, and at least give it a rent if you weren’t completely sold on the first game.

You can pick it up here!

Arkham Asylum Sequel Announced!

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:12:40 +0000

As you know, I gave a very positive review of the first game. Well, at the VGAs, fans of the game were given a special treat as Rocksteady, the developers of Arkham Asylum, announced a sequel and even gave up a teaser trailer! You can watch it right here!

I’m pretty dang sure that I’m not the only one who is excited about this new game, lol. I’ll be sure to post updates as they come in.

DVD Spotlight: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:28:26 +0000

If you want to pick this movie up, you can do so here!

DVD Spotlight: Be Kind Rewind

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:44:30 +0000

Here I bring you another video review, this time for the underrated film Be Kind Rewind.

If you want to buy this movie and give it a much deserved shot, just click here! Remember, these items help to keep this blog going!

Ninja Assassin

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:00:10 +0000

Ninjas are stock characters. They have been since the 1980s. They are stock characters that have been so overused in the past that people burst into laughter the minute something is compared to a ninja. I sincerely hope that Ninja Assassin has changed all that. I saw the film knowing it will not please everybody. And it won’t. Ninja Assassin, however, pleased me, and my group of friends of diverse opinions.

Ninja Assassin tells the story of Raizo (played by Korean pop star rain, after impressing the Wachowski Brothers with his martial arts work in Speed Racer), a rogue ninja who is seeking revenge on his former ninja clan, who killed the woman he loved. Raizo is now protecting a Europol agent who has uncovered a link between Raizo’s former clan and political assassinations.

This is not the kind of movie to watch for the story. I say that because the story is extremely basic, and perhaps formulaic. But it somehow works. Raizo’s story is cliche, but is handled with style and resolve that makes it feel sort of new. The flashback scenes are handled well, also. But the real thing that makes this movie is action, action, action. Most horror movies that put their fights predominantly in shadows fail, but Ninja Assassin manages to make it work. The movie is also EXTREMELY gory, in the best possible way. It’s over the top and I don’t think it could work any other way. Look, if you’ve seen the previews, then you know what you’re in for. This movie is not mismarketed, but all I can say is if it’s your thing, SEE IT.

Transformers 3 Rumors

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:28:01 +0000

I’m gonna keep this post short and sweet, mainly because not much has to be reported here. First of all, gotta go ahead and squash some rumors about the villain. So far nobody except the writers know who the villain is, so for all the fans who are yelling for Unicron, hold yer horses because that was just an idea hinted by a producer. All he said was that it would be cool if they could use Unicron. Second of all, despite the reports of bad blood between Megan Fox and Michael Bay, Bay has assured audiences that Fox will indeed be in the third film and not be killed off. Whether you hate Megan Fox and find this to be terrible news or if you love her and are glad for it, this is definitely going to spark some heated debate that I won’t even be taking part in. Another rumor is one that’s been fought off since day one, even though I’d love this as much as the next fan, the Dinobots will NOT be in the third one as Bay can’t find a way to work them in. Come on, Bay. You were able to work in every sort of infantile joke under the sun. I’m sure you can put robots that transform into dinosaurs in your movie about robots that turn into cars.

So yeah, for now, that’s all we’ve got on the Transformers train for now. If you’d like to pick up the first two movies, you can do so here. Remember, it’s buying things that keeps this site going!

Clash of the Titans

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:21 +0000

Everybody knows that the 1980s movie, by special effects genius-of-his-time Roy Harryhausen isn’t that great. The effects were a bit dated, the acting sucked, and it basically looked liked a Greek version of the Flash Gordon movie (another movie which I’ll be talking about in a later post). But, from the pit of bad movie Hades (pun intended, sorry) comes a remake. That’s right, somebody dug up the old movie and put in a bit of grime, gore, and excellence into a remake that will most definitely, even if it sucks, be better than it’s predecessor. First of all, it’s directed by Louis Leterrier, the guy who brought us the Incredible Hulk last year. So you can probably imagine how awesome this one’s going to be. It features Sam Worthington as Perseus, “born of a god, raised as a man” (I don’t wanna hear any crap of how they’re messing with mythology. It’s mythology for a reason) who is trying to prevent a war between Zeus (played by Liam Neeson, which is awesome as crap) and Hades (played by Ralph Fiennes, which is also awesome as crap). So yeah, it doesn’t sound like a whole lot of Titans are involved, but come on, we’ve got a while ahead of us before we start seeing anything major anyway. But, just so it lives up to it’s name, here’s a teaser for the movie.

Btw, if you want the original on DVD, you can grab it here! Remember, buying things from here is what keeps this website going!

Uncharted 2

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:21 +0000

Every now and then a game will come along that will push boundaries and conventions found in other games and change the way gamers think about the games they play. I am extremely happy to say that Uncharted 2 is one of those experiences. The game features the return of Nathan Drake, as he goes on an expedition to stop a madman from discovering Shambhala (Shangri-La, to those not in the know).

This is a game that I can quite literally say has something for every kind of gamer. If you like the stealth of Metal Gear Solid, then you got it. If you like good free flow combat, like in Batman: Arkham Asylum, then you got it. You like to run and gun? Yup, it’s got that too. You prefer puzzle solving? This has it in spades. If you are a hardcore gamer, then you have to dig into your repertoire of various gaming skills, as this game requires you to use all of your know how to get through. But now it’s time to talk about the one thing that normally instantly break even the best of games: The camera.

The camera in this game, I can honestly say, is the best example of how to make a game feel as though you are playing a movie. Sequences of gameplay feel as though you are playing a cutscene instead of a mission. The camera is in constant motion, but unlike most games that have attempted this feat, this one not only pulls it off, but masterfully pulls it off in a way that makes you think that this is how all games should be made.

The game is also absolutely beautiful. You get all of the rich and detailed textures your eyeballs can handle, and then some. The design is wonderful, and the level maps are expecially great. This is the graphical power of the PS3 at its current personal best.

You should also know that the game has a pretty good story, with rich and witty dialogue and intriguing situations to propel the game forward. Unlike most games that have stories to propel forward the missions, it is the reverse in this case.

If you own a playstation 3, then there is no argument. This game is a MUST own. And if you don’t have a PS3, then I guarantee you that this is the game that should make you buy one.

If you want to pick it up, you can do so here! Remember, it’s you guys buying things here that keeps this blog up and running!

You’re Welcome, America

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:15:47 +0000

I normally am a very apolitical person. Politics not only bore me, but they disgust me in such a manner that I can hardly find the words to describe it. But when I heard about You’re Welcome, America: A Final Night with George W. Bush I had to see it. For those who don’t know what it is, it is a one man show written and performed by Will Ferrell, reprising his most famous character from his SNL glory days. He plays Bush as a glorified, cocky idiot (how else would Ferrell play him?). Ferrell’s performance is unflinching, and it is especially great that he never breaks character even once. While I’ve always maintained the attitude of trying not to criticize the president too much, I will say that this show had a good mix of scathing satire and simply poking fun. If you are a Will Ferrell fan, or if you were one of the many Bush haters, this is a must own. Just remember, it’s for mature audiences only.

If you want to pick it up, you can do so here! Remember, you guys buying things from here helps me keep this site going!