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General Discussion / Satellite Reign
« on: Today at 12:14:26 pm »
This is a thread to get all excited about the Syndicate Remake and hope it's basically like the Xcom one but with Syndicate
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/05/20/in-dream-kickstarter-nostalgia-hype-meganews/
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/05/20/in-dream-kickstarter-nostalgia-hype-meganews/
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General Discussion / Hemlock Grove
« on: May 02, 2013, 10:34:00 am »
Another Netflix Original. It's Eli Roth, it's weird as fuck and it has the best werewolf transition I've ever fucking seen. HARROWING.
About 4 eps in. It's a bit heavy on the questions-with-no-answers but some brillo characters and setups. Anyone else watching?
About 4 eps in. It's a bit heavy on the questions-with-no-answers but some brillo characters and setups. Anyone else watching?
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The Swindle / Footage!
« on: April 16, 2013, 02:24:07 pm »
From the trailer I haven't gotten around to finishing yet: http://video.unity3d.com/video/7991757/unity-gdc-13-reel
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General Discussion / Ebuyer
« on: March 27, 2013, 02:52:51 pm »
So, the graphics card I bought is faulty. I sumbitted a return request to discover you have to ring them up like it's fucking 1990 or something.
To get a replacement, I have to send them this one, they inspect it, and send me a new one.
So, that's a minimum of 5 days' turnaround.
Fuck that, buying a replacement from a competitor. Who is Ebuyer's main competitor.
To get a replacement, I have to send them this one, they inspect it, and send me a new one.
So, that's a minimum of 5 days' turnaround.
Fuck that, buying a replacement from a competitor. Who is Ebuyer's main competitor.
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General Discussion / Suits
« on: March 01, 2013, 02:06:17 pm »
So, Suits! It's only on Channel 5 USA or whatever so I doubt anyone's seen it. I've been watching it at the gym.
Turns out it's surprisingly good? Interesting characters, a bit funny, Ally McBeal style soap opera stuff kept to a minumum, clever lawyering tactics.
Worth looking at. It's quite hard to tell from the pilot where they're going with it, but once it hits a routine it's lovely.
Turns out it's surprisingly good? Interesting characters, a bit funny, Ally McBeal style soap opera stuff kept to a minumum, clever lawyering tactics.
Worth looking at. It's quite hard to tell from the pilot where they're going with it, but once it hits a routine it's lovely.
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General Discussion / Die Hard with a Vengeance
« on: February 16, 2013, 08:52:33 am »
Amazing retrospective, really sells it http://www.lostinthemultiplex.com/extras/features/item/2915-retrospective-die-hard-with-a-vengeance.html
Didn't realise about the Lethal Weapon thing, you can really see that. Also BONUS a proper ending! An amazing ending!
Didn't realise about the Lethal Weapon thing, you can really see that. Also BONUS a proper ending! An amazing ending!
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General Discussion / V/H/S
« on: February 04, 2013, 04:42:11 pm »
(for future search: VHS horror movie)
Anyone see this? It's kiiiind of like a modern Tales from the Crypt - that 'loads of little stories' setup. Some are genuinely creepy. Never gets above a 7 in terms of scare-factor, but unsettling and well-made.
Well worth a look, but slightly ruined by an over-reliance on Frat Boy prick lead characters. Presumably everyone was *meant* to be hateful?
Two or three of the stories are great. The one in the forest with the glitchy man was ace.
Anyone see this? It's kiiiind of like a modern Tales from the Crypt - that 'loads of little stories' setup. Some are genuinely creepy. Never gets above a 7 in terms of scare-factor, but unsettling and well-made.
Well worth a look, but slightly ruined by an over-reliance on Frat Boy prick lead characters. Presumably everyone was *meant* to be hateful?
Two or three of the stories are great. The one in the forest with the glitchy man was ace.
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General Discussion / House of Cards
« on: February 01, 2013, 08:14:58 pm »
Spacey-led Netflix funded series. It's up on Netflix, including UK, now. Looks pretty ace.
I notice American TV tends to do series of 12 these days, rather than 24. Has something changed, or have they just realised it's easier to commission less eps?
I notice American TV tends to do series of 12 these days, rather than 24. Has something changed, or have they just realised it's easier to commission less eps?
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General Discussion / Abduction
« on: January 13, 2013, 11:06:31 am »
ABDUCTION. It's on Netflix, and it's only from 2011 which tends to tell you something about how well it sold.
HOWEVER, it's actually quite... good ish? It's deffo a teen movie, so as long as you're watching it on the understanding that it's basically for teenagers it's a pretty well done romp.
Bourne for teenagers, it is. That's the best description. Choc full of cliches (Black best friend! Teenage parties that bare no resemblance to a real teen party! A fight on a train! Ending with snipers, at a stadium!) but does them quite well.
Not a must-watch, but if you're feeling bored and generous and lazy it's worth putting on.
HOWEVER, it's actually quite... good ish? It's deffo a teen movie, so as long as you're watching it on the understanding that it's basically for teenagers it's a pretty well done romp.
Bourne for teenagers, it is. That's the best description. Choc full of cliches (Black best friend! Teenage parties that bare no resemblance to a real teen party! A fight on a train! Ending with snipers, at a stadium!) but does them quite well.
Not a must-watch, but if you're feeling bored and generous and lazy it's worth putting on.
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General Discussion / The Divide
« on: January 08, 2013, 04:13:54 pm »
This is a surprisingly dark/ harrowing semi-horror thing on Netflix with Kyle Reese in it. It's actually quite good for a low budget sci-fi horror? Worth a look if you fancy something grizzly.
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General Discussion / Hansel & Gretel: THE MOVIE
« on: January 06, 2013, 02:37:52 pm »
I'm sorry but this looks amazing? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ErGy23X0B9Q
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General Discussion / Deadlight
« on: January 02, 2013, 01:21:18 pm »
This is really good, but practically ruined by some stupid design decisions. Unfair deaths and a detailed visual style that means you can't always be sure what you can and can't grab on to really let it down.
It's also VERY left-to-right, with 90% of screens never being revisited. Would have benefitted from a bit more back-and-forth to make it more Flashback-y IMO.
But it's a stunning romp and worth a look.
It's also VERY left-to-right, with 90% of screens never being revisited. Would have benefitted from a bit more back-and-forth to make it more Flashback-y IMO.
But it's a stunning romp and worth a look.
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General Discussion / Randal's Monday
« on: December 20, 2012, 02:29:34 pm »
So, I really like the look of this. It looks *very* BTDT, only pretty.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/12/19/start-the-week-randals-monday/
The dialogue's a bit slow, but when the trailer kicks off it looks like they're doing some really neat stuff with it.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/12/19/start-the-week-randals-monday/
The dialogue's a bit slow, but when the trailer kicks off it looks like they're doing some really neat stuff with it.