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Veronica Mars DVD review
Anton van Beek  |  May 15, 2014  |  0 comments

It may have only lasted three seasons, but fans of Rob Thomas’ cult TV series about the student sleuth has lived on in the hearts of its fans. Indeed, their love for the show was so strong that when Thomas and star Kristen Bell took it upon themselves to seek funding for a follow-up movie via crowdfunding site Kickstarter, donations reached the $2million target in less than ten hours (the total raised was up to $5,702,153 by the time the campaign ended).

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Video Nasties: The Definitive Guide - Part Two DVD review
Anton van Beek  |  Aug 29, 2014  |  0 comments

A must for any movie buff who grew up during the moral panic surrounding violence in films in the '80s and early '90s, this triple-disc set is packed with all manner of treats. First up is Jake West's excellent new documentary Draconian Days, which puts the James Ferman-era BBFC under the microscope. The other two discs are given over to more than nine hours of trailers and expert discussion relating to the 83 films that appeared on the Director of Public Prosecutions' 'Section 3' list. Fascinating stuff.

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Wolverine and the X-Men: Hindsight
Anton van Beek  |  May 11, 2009  |  0 comments

Cunningly released to coincide with the arrival of X-Men Origins: Wolverine at cinemas around the world, this latest animated X-Men series puts Wolverine front and centre by sidelining many of the franchise mainstays.

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Zombie Virus on Mulberry Street
Anton van Beek  |  May 14, 2009  |  0 comments

Shot guerrilla-style on the streets of New York city, this clumsily-titled shocker is one of the most impressive micro-budget horrors this reviewer has encountered in some time. The story follows a group of neighbours from a dilapidated apartment block who find their mundane lives turned upside down by an outbreak of violence that sweeps across the city.

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