“It’s never too late to start all over again,” Ani Bezzerides assures a reluctant Ray Velcoro; and apparently our “True Detective” showrunners took that advice to heart, as episode five explodes … Continue reading True Detective S02 E05: Other Lives
As a true crime fan, I was intrigued by the trailer for True Story I caught on TV one morning. The movie is based on actual events involving accused Oregon … Continue reading Loretta Sisco uncovers the truth of James Franco and Jonah Hill in True Story
Take a look around and you’ll find some stellar television showing up not just on cable channels like HBO and Showtime, but network broadcasters as well. For my money, no … Continue reading Trailer Time: Hannibal Season 2
The first new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series in over 5 years, GTA V, hits shelves on September 17, 2013. One of the most anticipated games in recent … Continue reading Mat Langford’s Gaming World – A Grand Theft Auto Retrospective
Prolific Hong Kong director Johnnie To is back, with his first actioner shot on the Chinese mainland. Gritty and intense, Drug War is a true police procedural, relentlessly following the intricacies … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies – Crack Gets Whacked: Johnnie To’s Drug War
Who doesn’t like a good “possession” story? Yep, those sorts of ghost/demon/entity tales wherein a strange force takes over the body of a living host are where it’s at. I … Continue reading Dream Thief Dreams Of Being A Superhero On The Wednesday Run–May 15, 2013
I did not have high hopes for this Michael Bay film. I don’t have high hopes for any Michael Bay film. He’s a fine tent pole, summer blockbuster director but … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies: It’s Worth the Pain and Gain
A sly, feline hand slips into the back pocket of an unsuspecting businessman, gently pulling, in an unnoticeable fashion, at a black leather wallet. A small pill made of unknown … Continue reading Get Caught Red Handed On The Wednesday Run–May 8, 2013
I always love it when a film sneaks up on you. I think I’ve said that before and it remains the case with a small movie called Deadfall. You likely … Continue reading Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde Deliver In Deadfall
One of the most terrifying villains in film and literature is finally coming to prime time television. Are you read for Hannibal? The new ongoing crime thriller stars Hugh Dancy, … Continue reading Trailer Time: Hannibal
People tend to keep strange photos on their cell phones, don’t they? You know this better than most. Don’t think so? Well, the next time you’re sitting on the bench, … Continue reading A Murder. A Hitman. A Chase. And Instagram? Thrills Abound In Snapshot #1 On The Wednesday Run – February 6, 2013
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a fantastic Gothic horror story and I have a real soft spot for the genre: some monsters, a good omen or two … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies – Book Torture and Other Evils: Daisy MacLean takes on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
