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 | 22/03/2011 · 12:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Robert Holmes (Composer, Gray Matter Soundtrack/Gabriel Knight Series)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Robert Holmes is an American composer best known for his work at Sierra Online, where he composed the music for the Gabriel Knight series of adventure games created by Jane Jensen (his wife) throughout the 90’s. Most recently, he contributed to the soundtrack of Jensen’s long-awaited adventure game Gray Matter, both as composer of the general score and as a musician with his band The Scarlet Furies. It therefore goes without saying that AMO is delighted to present an exclusive interview with Robert where we discuss this project, the Gabriel Knight series and more!

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Tagged as Adventure Games, Gabriel Knight, Games, Gray Matter, Gray Matter Sountrack, PC Gaming, Robert Holmes, Sierra

by Martin Mulrooney | 21/03/2011 · 12:00 pm

FILM REVIEW – The Hunter

By Marty Mulrooney

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The Hunter is an Iranian film originally released in 2010, directed by internationally acclaimed director Rafi Pitts. Pitts also stars as main character Ali Avali, a man recently released from prison who is forced to work monotonous night shifts to support his wife and child. Suddenly, tragedy strikes when Ali’s family are involved in a police shootout. Pushed over the edge, Ali grabs his hunting rifle and positions himself above a busy city highway, taking aim at an approaching police car and sealing his fate forever… The Hunter was released on DVD on the 28th February 2011 in the UK by Artificial Eye.

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Simon D’souza (Composer, The Journey Down: Over The Edge Soundtrack)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Following on from our recent chat with The Journey Down: Over The Edge creator Theodor Waern, AMO is proud to present yet another exclusive interview, this time with the game’s soundtrack composer Simon D’souza! Fans can buy the music from the game here. You can also listen to other music Simon has written via his website www.souzamusic.co.uk.

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Tagged as Composer, Musician, Saxophone, Simon D'Souza, Soundtrack, The Journey Down, The Journey Down: Over The Edge, Theodor Waern

by Martin Mulrooney | 03/03/2011 · 5:00 pm

BOOK REVIEW – Sucker Punch: The Art of the Film by Zack Snyder

By Marty Mulrooney

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Sucker Punch: The Art of the Film by Zack Snyder is an official tie-in book for the upcoming blockbuster film of the same name. Director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) is certainly well-known for his eye-popping visuals; this beautiful art book offers an extensive sneak-peak at the film, with detailed production art and stunning photographs by Clay Enos (Watchmen: Portraits).

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