Category Archives: Film

by Martin Mulrooney | 10/09/2009 · 6:57 pm

FILM REVIEW – Inglourious Basterds

I have often lamented Tarantino’s fixation on violence when he is such a fantastic writer and storyteller. Pulp Fiction is perhaps so fondly remembered because it seldom felt gratuitous in it’s gore and blood-spilling. Later offerings such as the ultra-violent Kill-Bill and the hyper-reality of Death Proof always felt like experiments rather than fully rounded films. Tarantino had no problem with bending the rules so Uma Thurman could get on an aeroplane with her katana sword, and here he does the same with Hitler and the Nazis. Continue reading →

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Alternative Magazine Online (A Radio Chat With DJ Pete Price)

By Marty Mulrooney

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On the 20th August 2009, Alternative Magazine Online owner Martin Mulrooney had the great pleasure of chatting to DJ Pete Price on local radio show City Talk (105.9FM.) His show that evening was all about discussing films past and present, providing a great chance for the website to not only get some free publicity, but for Marty to talk about some of his own cinematic favourites! Continue reading →

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Tagged as 105.9FM, 96.7FM, Alternative Magazine Online, City Talk, Craig Boardman, Film Discussion, Liverpool, Pete Price, Radio City

by Martin Mulrooney | 28/07/2009 · 4:44 pm

FILM REVIEW – Public Enemies

By Marty Mulrooney

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I had somewhat high expectations of Michael Mann’s latest film, Public Enemies. Based on the true life story of John Dillinger and his gang, who during the Great Depression in 1933 robbed over two dozen banks, I really felt that the hard-hitting grit and powerful portrayal of obsessive men on both sides of the law that had been present in Mann’s classic Heat would transfer really well to this film, regardless of the year it was set. Sadly, I was wrong. Continue reading →

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Tagged as 35 mm film, auteur, Baby Face Nelson, bank robberies, Billie Frechette, Billy Crudup, Christian Bale, Crime, Edward Scissorhands, FBI, gangster, HD, J. Edgar Hoover, Jack Sparrow, John Dillinger, Johnny Depp, Marion Cotillard, Melvin Purvis, Michael Mann, Public Enemies, Public Enemies Film, Robin Hood, Stephen Graham, The Mad Hatter, Tim Burton, War On Crime

by Martin Mulrooney | 24/07/2009 · 1:51 am

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Alexandra Boyd

By Marty Mulrooney

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A talented actress, Alexandra Boyd is both versatile and adventurous. Her career has spanned across many mediums, including television, film, theatre and of course, video games. Adventure gaming fans will know her best for her voicework as Elaine Marley in the classic Lucasarts game The Curse Of Monkey Island, and most recently reappearing in the role for Telltale’s Tales Of Monkey Island. Here, Alex takes some time out of her busy schedule to talk to Alternative Magazine Online about life across the pond, a blossoming film career, and much more… Continue reading →

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Tagged as Adventure Games, Alexandra Boyd, Coronation Street, Denis Waterman, Dennis Waterman, Elaine Marley, From Paris With Love, Guybrush, John Travolta, LeChuck, Luc Besson, Lucasarts, New Tricks, Tales Of Monkey Island, Telltale, The Camden Fringe Festival, The Curse Of Monkey Island, The Secret Of Monkey Island, The Wild Thornberrys, voicework