Labyrinth
Part of BBC 4′s current Summer of Remakes series, this re-imaging of the popular 1980s childen’s film is strangely disquieting. Although not the most mis-judged of their remakes (Steptoe and Son featuring Matt Berry – as Son – and Brian Blessed – as Steptoe – takes that accolade), there is something wildly inappropriate about the whole endeavour. [...]
The new iPad 2.0 revelations are the most revealing yet
Hot on the heels of the release of iPhone OS 4, Apple has recently been talking about the upcoming iPad 2.0, scheduled for release on Sunday (July 4th). Among a number of expected updates to the device, described on its release as “irreproachable” by Stephen Fry, are a host of completely surprising new features. Perhaps the [...]
Vuvuzealous
Vom Vorton, “our man near a post”, studies the second loudest football phenomenon ever. I am in South Africa, and it is full of bees. I keep waving my arms around in front of my face to bat them away, but my hands come into contact with nothing. Because, you see, it isn’t the practically [...]
The Fourth Voyage of Sinbad
Production year: 2010 Country: US Language: English Cert (UK): 18 Runtime: 162 mins Director: Ted Vaaaak Cast: Naveen Andrews, Faye Dunaway, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Chelsea Charms, Maggie Cheung, Isabelle Huppert, Elina Löwensohn, Bridget Fonda, Uma Thurman The first live action outing for the mythical Arabian hero in over 20 years, The Fourth Voyage of Sinbad [...]
England World Cup Squad Announcement Live Blog
Vom Vorton, “our man with a ball”, will be here bringing you all the official news of the World Cup squad announcement live as it happens throughout the day. Additional reporting by David N. Guy and Reuters. 14.38: Capello hasn’t announced the team yet. Shambolic. It’s shambolic. And a farce. I’ve been here since 9 [...]