Say goodbye to privacy. In Remember Me’s speculative future, mankind gives up this once-cherished ideal in exchange for the digitization of memories. They can be shared, relived–even stolen. As the memory hunter Nilin, you’ll be doing all three as you battle through a wonderfully realized sci-fi setting in an attempt …
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The Vampire Diaries 4.23 “Graduation” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 4.23 Writers: Julie Plec, Caroline Dries Director: Chris Grismer THE ONE WHERE Elena finally decides that Damon is the vampire for her, then forcibly gives the cure to Katherine; Bonnie resurrects Jeremy, then shuffles off this mortal coil; …
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If The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey taught us anything, it’s that big adventures can come in small packages. While Epic ‘s neat little parcel contains considerably less singing (Beyoncé warbling over the end credits notwithstanding) and considerably more gastropod molluscs (or, y’know, slugs and snails), it aims for similar pint-sized …
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Beauty And The Beast 1.22 “Never Turn Back” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 1.22 Writers: Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson Director: Rick Bota THE ONE WHERE JT figures out Gabriel Lowan’s plan to harvest Vincent’s organs. Lowan kidnaps Catherine just as Vincent seems to lose his beastly nature for …
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Game Of Thrones 3.08 “Second Sons” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) Episode 3.08 Writers: David Benioff, DB Weiss Director: Michelle MacLaren THE ONE WHERE Daenerys encounters foul-mouthed sellswords, Melisandre returns to Stannis and Sam takes on a White Walker. VERDICT Blimey, who’d have seen that …
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Episode 1.22 Writers: Drew Z Greenberg & Wendy Mericle Director: John Behring THE ONE WHERE: With Starling City under seismological threat, Felicity must infiltrate Malcolm Merlyn’s headquarters on a mission to hack its mainframe. Oliver, meanwhile, confronts a surprisingly powerful opponent… THE VERDICT: Just when Arrow appeared to be on …
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Touch 2.12 “Fight Or Flight” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 2.12 Writer: Brynn Malone Director: Milan Cheylov THE ONE WHERE One of the seven patients at the sleep institute dies, prompting Martin to investigate – with Trevor going undercover as a patient himself. Calvin, meanwhile, has realised he …
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Continuum 2.02 “Split Second” TV REVIEW (opens in new tab) Episode 2.02 Writer: Simon Barry Director: Pat Williams THE ONE WHERE Travis is moved between jails and Liber8 split into two factions to get him back (or not, as the case may be) during the switch. Much violence ensues. Meanwhile, …
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Everybody does indeed have a plan in Ana Piterbarg’s ponderous Argentine noir – problem is, they’re all terrible. Depressed doctor Viggo Mortensen (again undercutting his Aragon image, and here speaking immaculate Spanish) fakes his own death, leaves his wife and replaces his twin brother (also Mortensen) in the brutal backwaters …
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A US indie about graffiti taggers walking’n’talking in NYC sounds like a recipe for post-mumblecore hipster chic, but Adam Leon’s fleet and funky freewheeler betrays no contrivance. Ty Hickson and Tashiana Washington brim with conviction as cash-strapped mates struggling to raise $500 so they can tag Shea Stadium’s home-run apple …
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