So you think a job where you’re required to watch lots of movies is a breeze. Well… you’re right! It’s a pretty good gig, no question. Or at least it is most of the time. You see, moviegoers such as yourself have the option – the right – to not see a movie. I suppose we critics do too, but we’re often left feeling guilty about enacting that right. And [...]

By on January 6, 2012

I doubt Bill George is a name that springs to mind when you think of blockbuster movies franchises such as Indiana Jones or Pirates of the Caribbean, but in an age where visuals effects are king, it probably should.  For over 30 years, George has helped create a bevy of cinema’s most magical moments as both a Model Maker and Visual Effects Supervisor [...]

By on July 5, 2011

UPDATE: Sorry, this competition has ended. Winners announced below!

To celebrate the July 6th Blu-Ray and DVD release of I Am Number Four, the action-packed thriller starring Alex Pettyfer and Dianna Agron, DreamWorks Studios and Moviedex are giving you the chance to win one of two Blu-Ray Value Packs (Blu-Ray + DVD) retailed at $49.95 each!

To be in the draw to win, simply follow the entry instructions outlined below.

Official Synopsis:

Extraordinary teen [...]

By on July 5, 2011

This week on very special episode of Film Spiel , Dave and I share their opinions on the three new releases of the week: I Am Number Four, Conviction and The Way Back. “But what’s so special about that?” I hear you ask. Well, I also has an excerpt to share from his interview with The Way Back’s writer/director Peter Weir, the man you can thank for [...]

By on February 25, 2011

Of the week’s new releases, Dreamworks’ Gnomeo and Juliet spoke to romantics and animation fans alike with almost $2m in takings over the weekend, while the Liam Neeson thriller Unknown was hot on its heels with almost $1.7m. Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son didn’t fare as well with takings under $1m, putting it in fifth, while the Nicole Kidman-starring drama Rabbit Hole failed to make any [...]

By on February 22, 2011