Borderlands: This game has a good feel to it. It plays fluidly and there is plenty of action throughout the game. I haven’t completed it yet, but I’m close (I think). You have four different characters from which to choose so your options aren’t lacking. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The goal…
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Paranormal Activity
I can’t say enough about this movie. This was by far the best movie of the year so far! I’m not saying that out of exaggeration. This docu-style film follows a couple (believable acting from beginning to end) who live in a haunted house. Blair Witch was dubbed scary because of the docu-style filming and…
Where the Wild Things Are Review
The beloved children’s book comes to the big screen, directed by Spike Jonez. This movie is a mixed bag. While not altogether bad or great, the movie does have some bright spots that can carry the movie. I was overly excited about this movie; the book was one of my favorite books as a child. …
Things to be aware of this October
Fortunately, there won’t be any remake of any Halloween movies, but there will be something to look forward to on Friday nights. 1) The Syfy lineup on Friday nights looks great considering BSG isn’t on TV anymore. Stargate SGU and Sanctuary (smashed SGU’s record of viewing) will be back-to-back. 2) Syfy Channel in general will…
Trailer for Nightmare on Elm Street
In case you haven’t seen it, the official trailer for the new Nightmare on Elm Street is available. For those who are wondering, the movie is a reimaging, but like the Friday the 13th that came out recently. The new Elm Street will start Jackie Earl Haley (Watchmen) in the main role. It is still…
A Nutshell Review of Zombieland
Where to begin. This is probably one of the funniest comedy-horrors out there. While this is somewhat reminiscent of Shaun of the Dead in terms of comedy, Woody Harrelson stole the movie. His performance as a zombie-killing psycho is hilariously good. Think Natural Born Killers meets Cheers. The plot isn’t the most fascinating, but it…