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Martin Scorsese talks 3D

Having just released his first 3D film in the form of family fantasy Hugo , Martin Scorsese has been waxing lyrical about using the technology, and even suggests that Taxi Driver might have been better had it been filmed in the same way. “I have always been fascinated by it,” …

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Ben Whishaw cast as Q in Bond film Skyfall

Skyfall, the latest instalment of the James Bond franchise, has cast Ben Whishaw as MI6 gadget master Q, according to various reports hitting the web today. It will be the character’s first appearance in the franchise since 2002’s Die Another Day, where he was played by John Cleese. Prior to …

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The Last Waltz review

Thirty years before his kinetic Shine A Light, Martin Scorsese redefined rock flicks with a concert movie shot from a 300-page script in imposing 35mm by pro cameramen like Laszlo Kovacs. The gig is root-rockers The Band’s San Francisco farewell in 1976, “a kind of elegy”, says Scorsese, for a …

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The Top 7… Most giving characters in gaming

Every now and then, characters come along that challenge the notion of what it means to be “giving.” Think about it: When was the last time you reached out to a stranger, put your life before someone else’s, gave for the sake of generosity or really made a difference to …

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Pokemon announcement teased for Japanese Jump Festa

The yearly Jump Festa convention in Japan is a celebration all things nerd culture, with anime, gaming, and manga taking the spotlight. Surprisingly, Nintendo’s Pokemon have never made a showing, despite fitting nicely into all three of those categories. This year, however, Nintendo will be bringing their pocket monsters to …

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TalkRadar 187 – Ride or Die

(opens in new tab) The Hosts Special Guests: Matt Keast The Content (opens in new tab) And so, the busiest season for gamers is slowly coming to a close. But it’s not over yet. No, far from it. This week we talked about a ton of games, from the massive …

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