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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 | 26/01/2011 · 9:45 pm

GAME REVIEW – The Journey Down: Over The Edge

By Marty Mulrooney

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The Journey Down: Over The Edge is a point-and-click adventure game created by Theodor Waern, with music by Simon De Souza. Five years in the making, this isn’t just any freeware Adventure Game Studio project either. Over The Edge has been put together so expertly that one could be forgiven for thinking that it is in fact a long lost LucasArts classic from the glory days of the adventure gaming genre. There is artistry amidst its pixels, beauty within the world portrayed. Welcome to The Journey Down.

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by | 25/01/2011 · 11:00 am

FILM REVIEW – Soul Men

By Marty Mulrooney

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Soul Men is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac. Louis (Jackson) and Floyd (Mac) play two former backup soul singers who have not spoken to each other in over 20 years. When their former band member and lead singer Marcus Hooks (John Legend) dies, the pair reluctantly agree to travel across the country together to attend a reunion concert in honour of his death. Soul Men was recently released on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK.

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by | 20/01/2011 · 5:00 pm

FILM REVIEW – 127 Hours

By Marty Mulrooney

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127 Hours directed by Danny Boyle tells the extraordinary true-life story of Aran Ralston, a mountain climber who became trapped by a boulder in Robbers Roost, Utah, for more more than five days in 2003. James Franco stars as Aran in a performance that can only be described as a force of nature.

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by | 14/01/2011 · 12:00 pm

Alternative Magazine Online: The Best of 2010 Awards

By Marty Mulrooney

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Following the success of last year’s 2009 AMO awards, it only seemed fair to make them an annual tradition. This year, things are a little different: we’ve expanded our award categories to encompass a wider range of great products from the past year. So, without further ado, here are AMO’s top picks of the best films, games, books, graphic novels and music CD’s of 2010!

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