Buffy Season Six: The death of metaphor

One of the major problems with Season Six of Buffy The Vampire Slayer was the loss of metaphor in favour of a more realistic approach. Here I look at how that affected two of the season's key storylines: Buffy and Spike's relationship; and Willow's addiction.

Jun 10th 2010 20:45 // Reviews // No comments

Buffy Season Six: The flawed season

Nerds, sadomasochism and big bad Willow? It can only be Season Six of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Was it really as troubled as it first seemed back in 2002? Let's take a second look.

Jun 9th 2010 21:22 // Reviews // No comments

New New Who

Finally, after months of excitement, curiosity and, perhaps, even trepidation, Doctor Who returned to UK screens on April 3 (and to everyone else's screens in the hours and days following). Naturally, such a momentous event requires nothing less than a dedicated blog post.

Apr 10th 2010 16:27 // Reviews // No comments

Sunshine

Danny Boyle shoots for the stars with his ambitious sci-fi epic Sunshine but falls a little short

Jul 13th 2008 12:40 // Reviews // No comments

Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull

After almost 20 years one of the world’s favourite movie heroes returned to the screen. This time he has to face his deadliest enemy yet - the critics...

May 27th 2008 12:30 // Reviews // 1 Comment

Aliens vs Predator: Requiem

The once mighty Alien and Predator franchises are reduced to direct-to-video status with this largely worthless exercise in making money from nothing

Mar 4th 2008 12:27 // Reviews // No comments

The Terror - Dan Simmons

Dan Simmons explores the scarier side of history in his pseudo-factual chiller The Terror

Dec 28th 2007 12:13 // Reviews // No comments

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

It's taken me almost exactly two years to get around to seeing the Hollywood adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. (...more...)

Apr 25th 2007 23:53 // Reviews // No comments

The Cassandra Crossing

As I get (slightly) older (each day) I'm realising that I have a weakness for many of the films that I remember from my early childhood. (...more...)

Jan 31st 2007 16:16 // Reviews // No comments

A Cock And Bull Story

I seem to start every review lately with the refrain "It's been a while since I've written a review..." (or words to that effect) and this one will be no different. (...more...)

Sep 6th 2006 22:07 // Reviews // 1 Comment