Geek, Cultured

In my mind, Kevin Smith has become little more than a meme to most critics, an easy target for people to poke fun at for his sense of humour, honesty and grasp of what the entertainment business is about. His twitter feed is largely devoted in engaging his fan base, calling out critics for the abhorrent things [...]

I’m a fan of the sport of Rugby. I believe, as something I like to invest my time in, it gives great returns. Unlike other sports – Say Football (Soccer) or Cricket – the return is often immediate and consistent. I’m not the hardcore fan that follows every single match nor do I have a [...]

I went in to Rise of the Planet of the Apes a little worried, if I’m honest. As a very big fan of the originals I was worried that Hollywood’s need to explain the origin of a classic franchise would hold back any potential the film might hold. Happily, I came out enthused and excited [...]

Coming in to Thor, I knew what to expect. As a fan of the comics and knowing the story I was sure about the specific beats and turns I would encounter. I’ve admitted, quite openly, that I believe Thor to be the weakest of the upcoming superhero movies and so, going in, I wasn’t sure [...]

Spoilers: I’ve steered away from major plot points or surprises and only listed specific beats if they were apparent or in the trailer. This review will not reveal any thing major! Comments, feedback, always welcome! The Fast and the Furious movies have always sat well with me, they know exactly what they want to be [...]

I continue down my trail of catching up on the films from the last decade that I missed and also try to stretch my creative mind by reviewing each. Comments and feedback – Good or bad, aslong as constructive – are always welcome! The Notebook, a 2004 movie directed by Nicholas Cassavetes and adapted from the Nicholas Sparks novel [...]

Seventh Moon is a film from creator of the The Blair Witch Project, Eduardo Sanchez. A low budget, hyperactive film that follows a young couple who are celebrating their honeymoon in China. Having spent the day enjoying the frivolity of a local festival the couple retire to their car, driven by a local tour guide [...]

Revenge films are on of the most evocative films one could make. We all know what it feels like to take revenge on someone, to feel a burning hatred towards people and to wish them ill. Film makers have been capitalizing on these emotions since the very beginning and audiences world over have been lapping [...]