Author Archives: Martin Mulrooney

About Martin Mulrooney

I am a professional writer and editor from the UK. I graduated with a B.A. (Hons) degree in Media and Film in 2009, specialising in Print Journalism and Advanced Screenwriting. I created Alternative Magazine Online soon after.

by Martin Mulrooney | 06/04/2011 · 6:30 pm

FILM REVIEW – City Island

By Marty Mulrooney

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City Island is an independent American comedy-drama written and directed by Raymond De Felitta. Starring Andy García (Ocean’s 11), Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife) and Emily Mortimer (Shutter Island), the film is set on City Island, a quaint fishing community on the outskirts of New York City. Here we meet the Rizzos, a dysfunctional family whose members all have secrets to hide and lies to tell. Anchor Bay Home Entertainment released City Island on DVD in the UK on the 28th March 2011.

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by Martin Mulrooney | 04/04/2011 · 4:50 pm

Mini Interview – Back To The Future: The Game – Episode 3: Citizen Brown (What Does AJ LoCascio Think?)

By Marty Mulrooney

It’s about time! Following on from our recent review of Back To The Future: The Game – Episode 3: Citizen Brown, AMO is proud to present our third exclusive monthly mini interview with Marty McFly voice actor AJ LoCascio!

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BOOK REVIEW – The Lost Fleet: Dauntless by Jack Campbell

By Marty Mulrooney

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The Lost Fleet: Dauntless is the opening instalment of the New York Times bestselling space opera series The Lost Fleet, written by Jack Campbell. Originally published in the US, Titan Books have finally brought the series to the UK in exclusive paperback editions that feature original covers and added extras, such as interviews with the author. This first novel – originally published in 2006 – follows Captain John “Black Jack” Geary and the Alliance fleet as they flee across space from the advancing Syndic enemy…

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by Martin Mulrooney | 31/03/2011 · 3:40 pm

GAME REVIEW – Back To The Future: The Game – Episode 3: Citizen Brown

By Marty Mulrooney

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Back To The Future: The Game returns once more with Episode 3: Citizen Brown! Following on from last month’s superb cliff-hanger ending, Marty McFly now finds himself trapped in an alternate timeline where 1986 Hill Valley is ruled by ‘First Citizen Brown’ and his every move is being watched. The DeLorean is trashed and everyday life has taken a turn for the worse. Alcohol, public displays of affection and even dogs are entirely forbidden and the majority of the people in Hill Valley are running on autopilot (or golf carts). Only one question remains: can Marty fix the DeLorean and the warped timeline before it’s too late?

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