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The Paperboy Review [Cannes 2012]

The Paperboy is a slightly lacklustre affair with little imagination. It's a film that will be marketed with the face of Zac Efron, though it ultimately provides notable performances from Cusack and Kidman.

The Angels’ Share Review [Cannes 2012]

A funny and engaging look at how within the criminal world of UK based relative poverty, ingenuity and the desperation to escape the enveloping anomie can drive people to extreme lengths.

Cosmopolis Review [Cannes 2012]

Cosmopolis is a dull and apathy laden spectacle, which is used in an attempt to protest against western capitalism and overly commercialised society.

Killing Them Softly Review [Cannes 2012]

Killing Them Softly is an angry, politicised, stylishly crafted gangster film that packs enough of a punch to keep your interest.

On The Road Review [Cannes 2012]

On The Road is a particularly selfish and egotistical portrayal of artistic fulfilment.

Skyrim Receives Day One Patch; DLC Plans Hinted At

A day one patch will be available for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, as mentioned by a circulating e-mail from Bethesda Softworks. The video game company has also gone a step further in mentioning some interesting tidbits regarding future DLC for the game.

Cities XL 2012 Review

Something that needs to be clarified: Cities XL 2012 is simply an expansion pack to Cities XL 2011 that doubles as a stand-alone game. Because of this, the review technically is reviewing both, but more emphasis is placed on 2012, mostly because I never played 2011.

Dungeon Defenders Review

Dungeon Defenders is a game that has brought a tear to my eye. Not only do I have a game I can play with my family, but I also have a game that is fun to play with my family. Put simply, it's a game that can be played with anyone and everyone, and an enjoyable one at that.

Real Steel The Video Game Review

I don't remember Real Steel all that well. In all honesty, I really only remember that part where Mason Dixon almost lost to Rocky but then he won. Beyond that all I can really remember is Hugh Jackman being a scum-bag and his son being more intelligent than any 11 year old should be. It would appear however that it did really well in the box-office and that a game was made about it. A game which I got to play.

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Review

When Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken was put on my desk, I was displeased to say the least. I was told I was going to be reviewing a game about birds with attitude. This didn't make me happy in the slightest. I had just gotten done beating Angry Birds: Rio and was finished with bird-based games for the next few weeks. Reluctantly, I agreed to review it. Then, an hour passed. Then two. Before I knew it, seven hours had passed and I wasn't bored. It seemed that I was not only wrong, but I was an idiot for thinking that this game was going to be utter crap. It was quite the opposite.