Reimagined version of ‘Footloose’ impresses
We think it’s safe to say that everyone was a little sceptical when they heard the original 1984 classic film ‘Footloose’ was being remade. How could…
An excellent soundtrack: no question about it
A movie’s just not a movie without a ripper soundtrack these days, and new Aussie film Any Questions For Ben? delivers quality and value on the…
‘Hobo With A Shotgun’ sees vigilante cinema going truly mad
A homeless dude with a sense of morale witnesses one too many injustices around him – including several horrific murders, the brutal treatment of prostitutes in…
It’s got to be the final mission… please
Tom Cruise has somehow managed to dodge another bit of Scientology controversy, and, er, blessed us with his presence as Ethan Hunt, the secret agent who…
Thatcher biopic excels in makeup but suffers in plot
The uncanny mannerisms are what will impress most movie-goers. And the splendid job in hair, makeup, and costume. But as for plot, ‘The Iron Lady’ falls…
Sade still the smoothest operator when it comes to delivering soul, jazz and R’n’B
It was 1985 when I first met Sade. As a young teenager, I would loiter backstage at the Perth Entertainment Centre, autograph book in hand, waiting…
‘Burning Palms’ makes ‘Magnolia’ look like a comedy…
Dysfunction sells well in contemporary entertainment. Why else would we tune in so avidly to shows like ‘Dexter’, ‘True Blood’, ‘Entourage’ and ‘Mad Men’ on the…
Michael Jackson documentary a little wishy-washy but riveting viewing just the same
When a biographic documentary about one of the world’s greatest icons is missing the key ingredients of his solo artistry, one’s got to consider the project…
Dark narrative, brilliant graphics
Cue the end of the world. The previous two ‘Resistance’ games saw the desperate battle of humankind as the Chimeran race bullied their way into existence…
Holy Comic-Book-To-Video-Game Conversion, Batman!
Following the immensely popular ‘Batman: Arkham Asylum’, ‘Batman: Arkham City’ builds upon its predecessor’s intense, heavily layered and atmospheric settings. Rather than set you on a…
Something truly ‘brand’ new in gaming
Naomi Klein would be shaking in her label-less boots if you asked her to take part in this game. The Logo Board Game is packed…
Janet Jackson impresses fans with a non-stop string of hits live
You’ve got to hand to Janet Jackson. At 45 and with enough multi-platinum selling albums and singles under her belt to remain credible and comfortable for…
The Grates’ new track for nix because we love you!
Gosh their good-looking. The Grates’ toothsome track ‘Turn Me On’ was taken out by producer Whyte Fang, plied with alcohol and taken advantage of. The result…
