2011 Oscar nominations
Will Colin Firth reign supreme in the 2011 Academy Awards? Here’s the complete list of this year’s nominations…It’s almost that time of year again – as I type this, gowns are being purchased and...
View ArticlePaul Giamatti interview: on starring in Barney’s Version, and working...
As his latest film, Barney’s Version, arrives on UK screens, we caught up with actor Paul Giamatti to discuss his starring role and working with Dustin Hoffman...Please note: slight spoilers for the...
View ArticleAt what point did Liam Neeson become a bad-ass?
With Taken, the former dramatic heavyweight, Liam Neeson, transformed into an unlikely yet convincing action star. Ti charts the rise of the new, bad-ass Neeson…Please note: there's a spoiler for...
View ArticleBobcat Goldthwait interview: World’s Greatest Dad, stand-up with Robin...
As his superb comedy, World’s Greatest Dad, arrives on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK, we catch up with writer/director Bobcat Goldthwait for a chat…Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and director, Bobcat...
View ArticleA history of RPGs
The roots of the modern RPG videogame can be traced back to the earliest tabletop games and beyond. Here, Phil charts the RPG’s evolution from paper to pixels…It is a mark of how far role playing...
View ArticleDinner For Schmucks DVD review
Paul Rudd and Steve Carell star in the comedy Dinner For Schmucks. Here’s Ryan’s review of the film’s DVD release…There are two striking things about Dinner For Schmucks: eyes and teeth. A film that...
View ArticleChuck season 4 episode 12 review: Chuck Versus The Gobbler
Chuck returns to form when he takes on the Gobbler…This review may contain spoilers.4.12 Chuck Versus The Gobbler I've been generally disappointed with season four so far, but The Gobbler episode was...
View Article29 possible titles For Con Air 2
We set our Twitter followers a challenge: could they come up with a title for the proposed Con Air 2? Turns out that yes, they could…Yesterday, on the Den Of Geek Twitter account (which you can find...
View ArticleLatest pictures from the Spider-Man shoot
Andrew Garfield is swinging around as Spider-Man, in the latest photos from the shoot of the superhero reboot…Currently filming on the streets of Los Angeles is the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise,...
View ArticleFirst poster for Duncan Jones’ Source Code
The man who made Moon gets ready to send his latest feature, Source Code, into the world. And look! Here’s the poster for it!Appreciating the fact that the running Jake Gyllenhaal in the middle of...
View ArticleWhat’s Sam Raimi up to with The Evil Dead?
Is the long-mooted Evil Dead IV finally coming? Or is there a remake on the cards?It's little secret that Sam Raimi has long teased a fourth instalment in the Evil Dead series, but rarely has there...
View ArticleLeonard Nimoy returning to Fringe?
Back in season two of Fringe, Leonard Nimoy’s appearance was said to be his final work as an actor. But it looks like Nimoy might be on his way back for more…Back when Leonard Nimoy last appeared as...
View ArticleBehind the scenes shots of Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance
Nicolas Cage is returning in Ghost Rider 2, and a series of images from the production have now been released…We seem to have spent a fair amount of this year already talking about the mighty Nicolas...
View ArticleWhy updating videogames can be a good thing
A cheap cash-in, or a new lease of life for classic games such as The Ocarina Of Time or Ico? Ryan argues the case for updated videogames...Hollywood has established a grand tradition of remaking...
View ArticleTrailer arrives for Call Of Duty: Black Ops: First Strike DLC
Anxious to get your hands on the five new maps contained in Black Ops’ forthcoming First Strike DLC? You can see a new preview trailer here...The sinister tones of the Rolling Stones’ Gimme Shelter...
View ArticleOutcasts episode 1 spoiler-free review
We've seen the first episode of the BBC’s brand new high concept sci-fi series, Outcasts. But does it kick the show off with a bang? Here’s our spoiler-free review...The future. Much of Earth's...
View ArticleLights Out episode 3 review: The Shot
Is Lights Out the best new TV series of 2011 so far? Paul certainly thinks so. Here's his review of episode 3...This review may contain spoilers. 3. The Shot Lights Out is now officially on a hot...
View ArticleBane: the man who broke Batman
With Tom Hardy set to play Bane in the forthcoming The Dark Knight Rises, Seb provides a history of the antagonist who infamously broke Batman...The announcement that Tom Hardy is to play Bane in the...
View ArticleLooking back at The Monster Squad
Ignored at the box office, 80s comedy horror The Monster Squad has since gained a devoted following. Glen takes a look back at a cult favourite...As something of a monster-obsessed child growing up, I...
View ArticleThe Easter eggs of Disney's Tangled
As Tangled arrives in UK cinemas at last, Disney fans should keep their eyes peeled for a nod or two to Disney classics of old…Off the back of its significant success in the US, Disney's latest...
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