The Watchmen, which is a Zack Snyder adaptation of Alan Moore’s graphic novel, is definitely not worth the watch and is not worth the hype either.
The Watchmen takes place in 1985 America with the doomsday clock set at 5 minutes to midnight to mark the potential threat of the Soviet Union and the risk of conflict with the USA. Superheroes are part of the woodwork in this alternate setting and when The Comedian, an ex-superhero, is murdered, masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to discover who is behind it. He reunites with his old superhero colleagues as they unearth the conspiracy behind The Comedian’s murder.
Unfortunately, this is a film that isolates a huge proportion of the cinema audience and targets a niche market as it only welcomes readers of the original graphic novel to join in with the plot. If you have never read the graphic novel then don’t expect to get a full grasp of what it’s all about as there is little explanation and the story presented to you is a bit confusing.
The characters are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to warm to and it just feels as if there are far too many of them to familiarise yourself with. The plot is very slow and the decent action that does take place sadly does little to change the pace of the film. Even the interesting aesthetics are unable to turn the film around.
The Watchmen seems to drag on and on (it’s a painful two and a half hours long), making you fully aware that you have been sat in your seat trying to get into this odd film for far too long. If you’re not one of the Watchmen graphic novel fanatics then I really wouldn’t bother going to see this.
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Friday, 20 March 2009
Transformers 3
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen isn’t even in the cinema yet and there’s already talk of a third movie being made.
Writing on the forums on his personal blog, Michael Bay wrote: "I said I was taking a year off from Transformers. Paramount made a mistake in dating Transformers 3 - they asked me on the phone - I said yes to July 4 - but for 2012 - whoops! Not 2011!"
He added: "That would mean I would have to start prep in September. No way. My brain needs a break from fighting robots."
So although there will undoubtedly be a third installment in the Transformers series, it won’t be for a few years yet but, fans need not worry as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is due for release on 26th June and looks set to be one of this summers biggest blockbusters.
Writing on the forums on his personal blog, Michael Bay wrote: "I said I was taking a year off from Transformers. Paramount made a mistake in dating Transformers 3 - they asked me on the phone - I said yes to July 4 - but for 2012 - whoops! Not 2011!"
He added: "That would mean I would have to start prep in September. No way. My brain needs a break from fighting robots."
So although there will undoubtedly be a third installment in the Transformers series, it won’t be for a few years yet but, fans need not worry as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is due for release on 26th June and looks set to be one of this summers biggest blockbusters.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Oxjam Battle of the Jams
Tomorrow sees the grand final of Oxjam's Battle of the Jams at Barfly in Cardiff.
It looks set to be a good night and all profits will go to Oxfam to help with their charitable work.
For full details, take a look at an article I wrote for Buzz magazine, which can be found here.
It looks set to be a good night and all profits will go to Oxfam to help with their charitable work.
For full details, take a look at an article I wrote for Buzz magazine, which can be found here.
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Revelation play
Here is something else I wrote for Buzz.
It's about a play called Revelation which tackles domestic abuse towards men.
The article can be found at Buzzmagazine.
It's about a play called Revelation which tackles domestic abuse towards men.
The article can be found at Buzzmagazine.
Coffins, Cats and Fair Trade Sex Toys
I am currently on work experience with Buzz , a Cardiff based magazine, and today I wrote an article for them about a newly released book called Coffins, Cats and Fair Trade Sex Toys by Jeremy Piercy who is the brains behind fair trade shop Shared Earth.
Take a look at my article at http://buzzmagazine.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/coffins-cats-fair-trade-sex-toys/
Take a look at my article at http://buzzmagazine.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/coffins-cats-fair-trade-sex-toys/
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Rhydian Roberts to appear at BBC Wales Roadshow in Cwmbran this Sunday
Welsh singing star Rhydian Roberts will be at Cwmbran Stadium on Sunday 8 March as part of BBC Cymru Wales' Here For You Roadshow.
Rhydian, who shot to fame on The X Factor, will be at the event as a guest on Shan Cothi's Sunday morning BBC Radio Wales show which will be broadcast live from the Stadium.
BBC Wales' Here For You Roadshow is a free event, giving the public an opportunity to step inside Doctor Who's TARDIS, read the news with Wales Today's Jamie Owen and present the weather with Sue Charles and Behnez Akhgar.
Visitors will also have the chance to come face-to-face with some of Doctor Who's most terrifying monsters in the special effects area as well as picking up some handy consumer advice from X-Ray husband and wife team Lucy and Rhodri Owen.
Financial expertise will also be available from the BBC Raw Money campaign team who will be joined Radio Wales presenter Louise Elliott on the day.
BBC Radio Cymru's Hywel Gwynfryn will also be broadcasting live from the Stadium and another of BBC Wales' famous faces, Jason Mohammad, will be there on the day too.
With its Stadium setting, the Roadshow is taking on a sporting theme with a chance to meet sports internationals – including former Wales rugby captain Colin Charvis on the Big Welsh Challenge stand – as well as activities to try out including tri-golf, street dance and a special form of bowls called boccia.
Anyone who fancies a go at getting behind the microphone is invited to try out continuity announcing or sports commentating, with experts on hand to reveal a few tricks of the trade.
Younger visitors will be delighted to hear that CBeebies' popular Bobinogs characters will also be along to entertain fans, on the hour every hour between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
The event will feature a string quartet from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, a chance to meet some of the cast from BBC Wales' Pobol y Cwm soap and a special space stand with demos from the Cardiff Astronomical Society, Cardiff University and the National Museum of Wales.
Visitors can also take a look back at evidence of an "ancient" Cwmbran with the local historical society.
Find out more at bbc.co.uk/wales.
BBC Press Release
Rhydian, who shot to fame on The X Factor, will be at the event as a guest on Shan Cothi's Sunday morning BBC Radio Wales show which will be broadcast live from the Stadium.
BBC Wales' Here For You Roadshow is a free event, giving the public an opportunity to step inside Doctor Who's TARDIS, read the news with Wales Today's Jamie Owen and present the weather with Sue Charles and Behnez Akhgar.
Visitors will also have the chance to come face-to-face with some of Doctor Who's most terrifying monsters in the special effects area as well as picking up some handy consumer advice from X-Ray husband and wife team Lucy and Rhodri Owen.
Financial expertise will also be available from the BBC Raw Money campaign team who will be joined Radio Wales presenter Louise Elliott on the day.
BBC Radio Cymru's Hywel Gwynfryn will also be broadcasting live from the Stadium and another of BBC Wales' famous faces, Jason Mohammad, will be there on the day too.
With its Stadium setting, the Roadshow is taking on a sporting theme with a chance to meet sports internationals – including former Wales rugby captain Colin Charvis on the Big Welsh Challenge stand – as well as activities to try out including tri-golf, street dance and a special form of bowls called boccia.
Anyone who fancies a go at getting behind the microphone is invited to try out continuity announcing or sports commentating, with experts on hand to reveal a few tricks of the trade.
Younger visitors will be delighted to hear that CBeebies' popular Bobinogs characters will also be along to entertain fans, on the hour every hour between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
The event will feature a string quartet from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, a chance to meet some of the cast from BBC Wales' Pobol y Cwm soap and a special space stand with demos from the Cardiff Astronomical Society, Cardiff University and the National Museum of Wales.
Visitors can also take a look back at evidence of an "ancient" Cwmbran with the local historical society.
Find out more at bbc.co.uk/wales.
BBC Press Release
Let's Dance for Comic Relief - final group of celebs announced
Zoe Ball & Suggs, Dom Joly, sports stars Martin Offiah & Denise Lewis, The Bill actors Lisa Maxwell and Patrick Robinson, Fern Britton and Angela Rippon will all appear in the third heat of Let's Dance For Comic Relief this Saturday night on BBC One.
Lisa Snowdon and Dara O'Briain will be guest panellists alongside head panellist Anton Du Beke.
In the final, Anton will be joined by guest panellists Denise Van Outen and Michael McIntyre who is back by popular demand.
The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones will see the six acts perform iconic dance routines in a bid to wow viewers and win a place in next week's spectacular final dance off.
Who goes through and who gets a chance to compete in the final will be down to the public phone votes and the panel.
The final will see two celebrity acts compete alongside Robert Webb, Dick & Dom, Keith Lemon & Paddy McGuinness and Jo Brand for their chance to be crowned the Let's Dance For Comic Relief Champion on Saturday 14 March during Red Nose Day weekend.
The show is produced by Whizz Kid Entertainment for the BBC.
Proceeds from the voting will go to Comic Relief.
Courtesy of BBC Press Releases
Lisa Snowdon and Dara O'Briain will be guest panellists alongside head panellist Anton Du Beke.
In the final, Anton will be joined by guest panellists Denise Van Outen and Michael McIntyre who is back by popular demand.
The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones will see the six acts perform iconic dance routines in a bid to wow viewers and win a place in next week's spectacular final dance off.
Who goes through and who gets a chance to compete in the final will be down to the public phone votes and the panel.
The final will see two celebrity acts compete alongside Robert Webb, Dick & Dom, Keith Lemon & Paddy McGuinness and Jo Brand for their chance to be crowned the Let's Dance For Comic Relief Champion on Saturday 14 March during Red Nose Day weekend.
The show is produced by Whizz Kid Entertainment for the BBC.
Proceeds from the voting will go to Comic Relief.
Courtesy of BBC Press Releases
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