Monthly Archives: July 2013

Outkast Discography Review – A Musical Timeline

Posted on July 20, 2013 by OGR

Outkast should be my favourite group – by far – instead of the very different ‘one of my favourites’. They should be as famous and celebrated as The Black Eyed Peas and as respected and credible as… Not The Black … Continue reading →

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Oz, the Great and Powerful (Review)

Posted on July 19, 2013 by OGR

The similarities between actor James Franco and Oz – the titular ‘wizard’ he portrays in Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz the Great and Powerful – are undeniable. Both are obviously egotistic individuals with high opinions of themselves, barely bothering with niceties and … Continue reading →

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Hancock (Review)

Posted on July 18, 2013 by OGR

Hancock (Will Smith) is no different to many unfortunates that lurk in the corners of urban areas, huddled together against the elements. He is disheveled, dressed in rags, soaked in alcohol, profane and anti-social. He is also a superhero… …OK … Continue reading →

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Serenity (Review)

Posted on July 16, 2013 by OGR

The crew of the space vessel Firefly are a rag-tag bunch of glib talking space-hipsters who talk in the rapid fire way that the guys n gals on 30 Rock do. Quips fly left and right and no pithy comment … Continue reading →

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Galaxy Quest (Review)

Posted on July 16, 2013 by OGR

I’m already on record as saying I don’t understand Star Trek, so there was little chance that I would readily grasp a comedic homage to the series, full of in jokes, insider references and hooks only dutifully obsessed fans might … Continue reading →

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You Am I “Hi-Fi Daily Double” gig review Astor Theatre

Posted on July 15, 2013 by OGR

A few years ago You Am I toured in support of their self-titled album. While the album was decent enough the gig I attended in Freo was sadly lacking. The band seemed to treat the gig as an unwelcome interruption … Continue reading →

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The Iron Giant (Review)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by OGR

The Iron Giant might not be of the same ilk as the Pixar films in terms of quality, but it is better than your Madagascar’s, Happy Feet’s and the countless other animated crapfests that pop up annually for a two … Continue reading →

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Starship Troopers Trilogy Review

Posted on July 13, 2013 by OGR

In my opinion perhaps the best conceived kid’s show on TV is Dinosaur Train. After all if you line up a bunch of five year old boys and ask them about the stuff they love, you can guarantee that among … Continue reading →

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World War Z (Review)

Posted on July 12, 2013 by OGR

(I’m slapping an “OGR Recommends on this because I think horror movie fans won’t watch this because Brad Pitt is in it and Brad Pitt fans won’t watch it because there are zombies in it. I think the film does … Continue reading →

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Wanted (Review)

Posted on July 11, 2013 by OGR

Russian Director Timur Bekmambetov has an undeniable flair with visuals and a reasonable knack for hosting an action sequence, which accounts for the two best sections in Wanted, his best English language effort to date. What TB doesn’t seem to … Continue reading →

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