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The Raven DVD Review (Paolo Kagaoan)

The Raven (2012) Starring John Cusack, Luke Evans, Alice Eve, Brendan Gleeson, Pam Ferris and Kevin McNally Directed by James McTeigue James McTeigue’s The Raven has two interconnecting premises, the first of which is a fictionalized account of Edgar Allan Poe’s (played by John Cusack) still mysterious and controversial death. The real Poe, on hisContinue reading “The Raven DVD Review (Paolo Kagaoan)”

Princess Bride 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray Review (Kirk Haviland)

Princess Bride 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray  Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Carol Kane and Billy Crystal Written by William Goldman Directed by Rob Reiner Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year is The Princess Bride, a small fairy tale that over time has becomeContinue reading “Princess Bride 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray Review (Kirk Haviland)”

Detropia Review (Kirk Haviland)

Detropia (2012) Written and Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady The once bustling city of Detroit is a shadow of its former self. Starting back in 2010 when the economic downturn was in full swing, Detroit went from downturn to depression in a heartbeat. With the closures of local automobile production plants, the heartContinue reading “Detropia Review (Kirk Haviland)”

TIFF 2012 – Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1 & 2 Review (Robert Harding)

Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1 and Part 2 (2012) Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadda, Reemma Sen, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Nawazuddin Siddique Directed by Anurag Kashyap The City to City program at the Toronto International Film Festival focuses on films from a specific city every year. 2012 was the year of Mumbai. In the listing of filmsContinue reading “TIFF 2012 – Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1 & 2 Review (Robert Harding)”

TIFF 2012 – Here Comes the Devil Review (Matt Hodgson)

Here Comes the Devil (2012) Starring Francisco Barreiro, Laura Caro, Michele Garcia, Alan Martinez Directed by Adrían García Bogliano The Vanguard programme at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) was the biggest surprise for me this year. With Midnight Madness delivering a lacklustre lineup, it was the Vanguard section that provided me with the thrills,Continue reading “TIFF 2012 – Here Comes the Devil Review (Matt Hodgson)”