Monthly Archives: January 2011

She’s out of my League (Review)

Posted on January 7, 2011 by OGR

Take another look at the cover. Now forget it – this film is not “that” film. She’s out of my League is no world beater but in the genre American Pie created a decade ago it is perhaps the most … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Hulk (Review)

Posted on January 6, 2011 by OGR

It is far too obvious a point to highlight that every time “mild-mannered” Bruce Banner gets more than a little perturbed and transmogrifies into his big green angry alter ego the Hulk that his pants seem to grow with him … Continue reading →

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Tron: Legacy (Review)

Posted on January 5, 2011 by OGR

I can’t even remember if I saw the original 1982 Tron or if the various clips and spoofs make me think I did. So it is fair to say I was not geeking out when I heard it was being … Continue reading →

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The Crow (Review)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by OGR

The Crow is much more than simply a soundtrack CD for goth kids to listen to for hours on end as they ponder topping themselves. It is more than the last film Brandon Lee made. It is more than “that … Continue reading →

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Tetsuo – The Iron Man (Review)

Posted on January 3, 2011 by OGR

Ever wonder how the Japanese got a reputation for being batshit crazy and over the top? Well Tetsuo – the Iron Man might go a little way towards explaining. This insane melange of sensory saturation and offputting confusion is an … Continue reading →

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Enter the Void (Review)

Posted on January 2, 2011 by OGR

Reading a few Best Of lists lately I saw Enter the Void listed in some with the “You’ll love it or hate it” disclaimer.  That was enough for me, to be transparent I assumed in advance that I would probably … Continue reading →

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The definitive Vampires Vs Zombies discussion

Posted on January 1, 2011 by OGR

Monster crossovers are nothing new, you’ve only got to look at the Underworld collection of mediocrity – only marginally bailed out by Kate Beckinsale in skintight leather – to see Vampires get it on with Werewolves. Slightly less monster-y are … Continue reading →

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