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Superman promises to be realistic
An alien infant is raised on Earth, and grows up with superhuman abilities. He sets out to use these abilities to guard his adopted world. — IMDB Ever since George Reeves donned the cape on TV, I've been a fan of Superman. In 2013, we'll see Man of Steel,...
Mental
A charismatic, crazy hothead transforms a family's life when she becomes the nanny of five girls. - IMDB Mental is a wonderfully funny film. Written and Directed by P. J. Hogan (who brought us Muriel's Wedding), it presents mental illness with humour that...
Killing Them Softly
Jackie Cogan is a professional enforcer who investigates a heist that went down during a mob-protected poker game. IMDB The story is interesting because it's not just about crime, it sets the story against the backdrop of harsh economic times. The script...
Blade Runner sequel
In an interview with Metro, Ridley Scott revealed three things sci-fi movie fans will appreciate. Deckard is a replicant! A sequel to Blade Runner is happening. A Prometheus sequel is in the works. When asked about the Blade Runner sequel, Ridley Scott...
Looper
In 2072, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 years into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone like Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by transporting back Joe's future self (Bruce...
Tai Chi 0 mixes Wushu and Steampunk
Tai Chi 0 (zero) brings the old school Wu Xia genre to life with spectacular martial arts and steampunk! The film tells the story of Yang Lu Chan (played by Yuan Xiaochao), who has a growth on his forehead, which,...
My favourite William Orbit tracks
Some of you might know of William Orbit from his Grammy Award winning production of Madonna's, Ray of Light album. Others may know of him from his work with Seal, Prince, All Saints, Sugababes, Pink, Finlay Quaye, and U2. He's certainly prolific! If you're new to his...
Avatar movie review
Let me just say this up front… Avatar is amazing! It's no wonder that Wired magazine said that this movie will change film forever. When James Cameron first conceived Avatar, 15 years ago, the technology did not exist to make his dream a reality. He spent time...
Letter to Senator Stephen Conroy – net censorship
Update: Jan 4 2010 - I received this response from Stephen Conroy today. Senator Stephen Conroy, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy announced that the Federal government would go ahead with plans to filter internet access for all...