Category Archives: Playa Hatin’

2012 in OGR Review – Best & Worst (Movies, Music, TV & Comedy)

Posted on January 5, 2013 by OGR

Apologies for the rushed appearance. I thought we’d all be fiery chunks of flesh by now for the Mayans to sift through, Unfortunately (for my sloppy work ethic) the only post-apocalypse in 2013 will be on film, and I only … Continue reading →

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‘Hollywood Mega-Star’ Movie Demerits: Will Smith

Posted on December 1, 2012 by OGR

Many respected and highly paid professions require their practitioners to be highly skilled and reliable at performing the basic aspects of the craft. In fact it is fair to say that the better remunerated the profession the greater the expectation … Continue reading →

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OGR’s 10 most Over-Rated Horror movies from this millennium.

Posted on November 3, 2012 by OGR

This list was inspired by a 30 second stopover on Rotten Tomatoes prior to a DVD shop visit. A bit ‘over’ bad movies I decided to take some cues from proper critics and look up a few consensus gems. I … Continue reading →

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Resident Evil: Retribution – A Protest Review

Posted on September 13, 2012 by OGR

I haven’t seen it. I won’t see it in cinemas. (I will inevitably and unfortunately catch it on DVD, then smile smugly at being so very right.) Regardless of when I see it I know what I will say and … Continue reading →

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‘Hollywood Mega-Star’ Movie Demerits: Adam Sandler

Posted on June 16, 2012 by OGR

Many respected and highly paid professions require their practitioners to be highly skilled and reliable at performing the basic aspects of the craft. In fact it is fair to say that the better remunerated the profession the greater the expectation … Continue reading →

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So I got an ‘800 Series Terminator’ for my birthday…

Posted on April 14, 2012 by OGR

It was a while back as I recall, and the day was bright and sunny. I remember mainly because I really wanted a RC car and the day would have been perfect for it… But no, I get a fully … Continue reading →

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2011 in movies & music – Best & Worst

Posted on January 7, 2012 by OGR

As always I watched a lot of movies in 2011. By my reckoning this site covered about 40% of the wide releases from the calendar year (and if I’m honest of the top 100 in box-office terms there might be … Continue reading →

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Exclusive! Sources Say! Insider Goss! Enough with the Spoilers.

Posted on December 3, 2011 by OGR

In the nineties even the biggest of big screen blockbusters were released in the US months before they were even advertised as ‘upcoming’ in other territories. Then the movie pirates started getting copies of them out there, and vacationers returning … Continue reading →

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Jet Li’s ill fated trip to America: Romeo Must Die / The One / Cradle 2 the Grave (Review)

Posted on October 22, 2011 by OGR

In the late 90s Jackie Chan was ruling the martial arts world and people started looking for the ‘next big thing’. Jet Li seemed like – and should have been – the ideal successor to the Chan throne, but in … Continue reading →

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Dear Hollywood

Posted on October 1, 2011 by OGR

Dear Hollywood, I just wanted to drop you a line to explain why I haven’t been calling as much lately. Most of all I want you to know that it isn’t you, it’s me. Hopefully this letter doesn’t come off … Continue reading →

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