Super Film Review: Man of Steel

Director: Zack SnyderStarring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, Kevin CostnerRunning time: 143 minutesIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the obligatory bird/plane reference that any movie reviewer feels the need to cram into a review of Man of Steel. Now, with that out of the way, let's get on with it shall we?Amy Adams as Lois LaneAfter Superman Returns divided critics back in 2006, the audience has been patiently awaiting...

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Film Review: World War Z

After lengthy delays, re-writes and put-offs, Marc Forster's zombie/action epic World War Z finally hits cinema screens this week. With edge-of-your-seat tension and apocalyptic destruction, World War Z aims to satisfy the appetite of an audience who enjoyed 2012 and I am Legend. So, how does it stack up? Starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Peter Capaldi, this action-heavy apocalyptic blockbuster charts the initial outbreak...

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Film Review: Monsters University

Pixar rewind the clock and send the loveable stars of Monsters Inc., Mike and Sully, off to university so that they can get educated before they are incorporated. The big question is, how does this latest Pixar feature stack up? Has the studio got their mojo back or are they just treading water?As a prequel to 2001's Monsters Inc., Pixar have rolled the dice a little. Prequels are most often inferior and unliked in comparison to the original. Think...

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Quotes Corner: Phil Dunphy

Phil's-osophyArguably the highlight of any episode of Modern Family is when Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell) opens his mouth and casts his unique blend of wisdom and wit on a topic. As a new-found fan of Mr. Dunphy's vocal brilliance, I decided to put together a quick collection of some of his best quotes from Modern Family.If this tickles your funny bone, click here to read my review of season 1 of Modern Family and my thoughts on the...

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My PS3 Highlights #1: Uncharted 2 - Among Thieves

"I did not tell half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed" - Marco PoloWith the fourth incarnation of the PlayStation due to hit stores this holiday season, I thought it was a good time to reflect upon some of my own most cherished and memorable gaming experiences with the PlayStation 3. Each entry into this brand new column will give you my thoughts on some of my favourite PS3 games and the enjoyable and grabbing gaming...

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Rank the Films #6: Pixar

As any regular reader of feeling fuzzier will know, lists are pretty darn nifty. We have a profound appreciation for straight-up lists. This is the thinking behind Rank the Films, a regular feature that pulls apart the pros and cons of a series of films, ranking them in order of bad to good. With Monsters University hitting cinemas at the end of June, we thought it was a great chance to take a look at Pixar's back catalogue...

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Beady Eye - BE

Beady Eye are back in the spotlight for the release of their second album, BE. It's a record that bursts forth from the off, announcing its arrival with surging guitars and blaring horns; literally. Album opener 'Flick of the Finger' kicks things off in great fashion. It's the kind of song that makes you want to walk away from explosions in slow motion and without a doubt one of the best tracks I've heard this year. The spoken word part over...

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Film Review: After Earth

From director M. Night Shyamalan, After Earth is a futuristic science-fiction adventure that stars Will and Jaden Smith. Set 1000 years in our future, the father-son duo crash land on a dangerous and hostile planet where they are no longer the apex predator. With danger around every corner, the duo must survive against the hordes of vicious animals that have evolved to kill humans and send out a distress beacon. For they are stranded; stranded, on...

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Verdict: Modern Family Season 1

Originally premièring on American TV station ABC in 2009, Modern Family is a situation comedy that centres around a family living in Los Angeles. I recently sat down with the complete first season to deliver a verdict on one of television most hyped and popular shows.For those not in the know, Modern Family has a sprawling ensemble cast that all make up one family. The head of proceedings is Jay Prichett (Ed O'Neill)...

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Film Review: Fast and Furious 6

This week on America's Funniest Home Videos...The sixth instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise zooms into cinemas for another slice of high-octane, car-destroying mayhem; in this film, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and the rest of their crew join forces with Dwayne Johnson's Hobbs to bring down a dangerous and malicious villain played by Luke Evans. "Look guys, I'm that dude from Mission: Impossible!"After the rip-roaring...

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Miles Kane - Don't Forget Who You Are

You've only got to listen to the opening minute of the title track to Miles Kane's second solo album to discover a new found sense of confidence and swagger for the former Rascal/Last Shadow Puppet. After releasing The Colour of the Trap in 2011, Kane has developed and honed his sound to something a lot more defined and striking on this second record.Remember 'Rearrange' and 'Come Closer'? Well, meet 'Taking Over', their dirtier, grungier and...

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60 Second Film Reviews #5

A round-up of some of the most recent films that I've seen on both the silver screen and at home, 60 Second Film Reviews is a regular feature that gives you the low-down on a film without the waffle. This month, we have Snitch, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Wrath of the Titans and Drive.Snitch (2013)2013 is shaping up to be the Year of the Rock; star turns in G.I Joe: Retaliation, Pain and Gain, and Fast and Furious 6, Mr. Dwayne Johnson...

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