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This week, a slight change in format as we make a heartfelt plea from TV land.


While this was once considered a rather niche gaming sector, such exciting platforms as casino rooms and slots provide countless hours of entertainmen...


Hi, everyone. We’re going to take another trip into the Masterpiece Cinema vaults this week, with a look at…


New to release this month (April) The Hobbit shines through as one of the film events of the year. While openly a prequel to the Lord of the Rings Tri...


Viagogo is a nice portal that helps to bring together ticket buyers and sellers. They are the middleman for concert tickets, tickets for sports events...


I just sat down with Jake Bosci and Michael Beatson when put together they make up Ellington. These two guys come to us straight from Australia. Ellin...


The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show television special graced the airwaves this holiday season. With ratings slipping every year, the question is why i...


Back in an era style forgot, when leg warmers, puffball skirts and crimped hair were the height of fashion, one band were plastered on every teenage g...


Summer Flames is an excellent contemporary romance novella written by Vella Munn. What immediately drew me to reading Summer Flames was the title of t...


His music heals. Serious. Carlo Ricafort, a pop/R&B/club singer popularly known as J-RICZ, was crowned 2007 "Most Promising Male Singer of the Year".


The Simpsons movie is finally arriving in theatres near you. We waited almost two decades for this?


DC Poets Against the War Anthology Review


This week, Masterpiece Mixtape looks at an overplayed - but also overlooked - Al Green classic.


"Forever In Your Eyes" is a potpourri of poems of love, appreciations and tributes, dedicated to Dr. Maya Angelou. It is an excellent collection of po...


Steven Lochran returns to The Cheers with a bi-weekly look at the music world.


Shauna Burn's "Every Thought" could have quite a future, if perhaps the singing were a tad different. I listened to the album for two straight weeks ...


This well-crafted movie is an inspiration for all ages.


HBO's latest series, "Big Love" gives Americans an interesting look into the life of polygamists while also providing great entertainment and a sense ...


Movie Review: V for Vendetta (2006). “V for Vendetta” blends a solid script, stylish cinematography and beautiful locations to create a thought-provok...


Alice Marie is from New Jersey she's more than a singer/song writer formerly an English teacher, magazine editor, and television producer that can rel...


It gives me (N.S) extreme pleasure to introduce Gospel Singer Natalie Wilson(NW) who has proven that she has staying power!


Perth's favorite funksters came home this month to show-off their new sound and launch "Lie in my Bed"


The Tension and The Spark is Hayes’ second solo album after the breakup of his first, internationally famous, band Savage Garden. Upon doing a little ...


Cate is a suburban hero, Hugo a fallen hero in this gritty Aussie drama. I wish there was a word in the English language that would accurately describ...


Bill Murray pulls of another great performance in Jim Jarmusch best film to date.


Hey everybody! Wanna watch some schmuck from Michigan talk about comic book art for twenty minutes and follow it up with the lousiest plot on the pla...


The Perfect Storm is based on a true story and I respect that, but the movie does not provide justice for the story.


Love, Loss, and Jizz Mopping. Swamper's got it all!


You just might die laughing with this one.


Oh boy, my cup runneth over this week!


Hi, everyone. This time around we have a little martial arts action for you...


Hey, everyone. With life kind of treating me like a punching bag at the moment, I've been fairly slack with my Cheers-related journalistic endeavours....


Hi, everyone. We’re back, with a look at a film that I’ve been meaning to tackle for quite some time now.


Moron Teenagers Who Never Learn Killed By Yet Another Strange Thing. More at eleven.


The latest offering of young hip hop groove kings 857, Standout, fulfills its prophecy.


Hi again, everyone. Been a while, huh? This week, we look at…


Time to stick it to the man, o my readership! Go out and give an underdog the edge!


Hi, everyone. Once again, we’re going to take a look at a television series rather than a film. Which television series? Glad you asked…


We’re gonna keep it short and sweet this week as we take a look at…


DRAMA/ROMANCE/COMEDY: The Upside of Anger is a film for all; an absolute must see for anyone of any age, place or gender.


Recently I was able to catch up with Mathias from Mathias the Forgotten Disciple and asked him a few questions.


In order to grow sometime people need to be taken out of their comfort zones. They need to be shaken up a little, so they can understand how other peo...


Flamethrowers, hot alien chicks and stupid white rappers. What else could you ask for? Besides artistic fulfillment....


And nothing to look backward to with pride, And nothing to look forward to with hope. (Robert Frost - 1914 "The Death of the Hired Man")


My Architect is an account of a son's desire to learn more about his famous father - and the flawed life that lead to his own existence.


Shiver me timbers and raise that yardarm! There's more believable pirates on Spongebob than this shoddy seen-it-before.


Stephen J. Cannell cannot write horror movies. This is the proof. Consider yourself warned.


Oh, wouldn’t life be grand if we could simply erase each and every painful experience from our minds; if we had the power to eliminate an entire relat...


Being caught in the act with her mother’s lover, of course by none other than mother dearest herself, she flees her home town to embark on a journey o...


Hi, everyone. Well, there's some excitement this week with the last ever Star Wars film being released into theatres, and your humble Cheers correspon...


Somewhere, a LaHaye is calling his lawyer.


Greetings, humans. This week I’m going to discuss a movie that, while it may not necessarily be very good in the strictest sense of the word, is still...


It's cliches at 10 paces as a backwoods (or should that be backwards?) farmer makes a deal with the Devil and fertilises his farm with corpses, later ...


Good morning/afternoon/evening, everybody. Now, as has been promised for the past two weeks, we finally take a look at…


Holla, hombres. Last time, I said that this week’s column would consist of ‘love in the time of movie monster prosthetics’. Well, it seems I lied. Unf...


It's coming soon, folks, and you just might wish it wouldn't.


Hi, everybody. A short and sweet one this week as we take a look at…


It's poppin' good, makes sheep insane, and on top of it all, makes for good watching too. You'll never look the same way at the cob again.


Extending their musical scope far beyond that which is typical of the Lafayette music scene, Waltz for Venus have made their mark as truly memorable ...


Hey, everybody. This week, we’re doing something different. I’m going to discuss a movie that I DON’T recommend. How’s that for a bit of turn around?


English mystery--it's like english ale. The best of its kind.


It's not in video stores until May, but I'm going to sadistically build your interest for it now. You're welcome.


Hello once again, dear readers. This week, we take a look at a film that was technologically out-dated even when it came out ten years ago. Plus, a bi...


Waltz For Venus is a band from Indianapolis. They offer a diffent type of blend!


It's bloody, it's awful, it's boring...it's awfully bloody boring. It's all things to all people and all of them bad.


Hey, everyone. This week, Masterpiece Cinema is proud to present…a movie that we’ve already presented…wait, what’s that?


It's perfectly titled, folks. "Intermedio" means "In Between" for those of you who don't habla.


Well, it’s been a good long while since we last dipped our toe into the world of anime. Hold your breath, folks, we’re going back in…


It sounds like a bad idea, and it certainly isn''t the best movie you''ll see this year, but all things considered, you could do a lot worse.


Finding your way can be a lonely and sad pursuit. We've all been there--some may never leave the relative safety of being lost. It's rare to find musi...


Warning, the first release by young Southern California artist Kamil is... well it's aptly titled. Unfortunately, the warning should further read “USE...


When the only thing separating a movie from utter unoriginality is a second snake, it's time to find a different movie.


Good evening, everyone, or morning, or afternoon, or whatever time it might be when you happen to be enjoying this article. Let's do it, shall we?


A romantic action comedy...with zombies! Seriously.


It is artist like Vernon Neilly that makes being a music reviewer a very cool job. Vernon and G-Fire combine the lush sounds of silky smooth jazz wit...


Happy birthday, The Cheers! Hard to believe it's been a year, already, huh? Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing; 'What have I been doing with my life?'
...


Okay, look...slasher movies went out with Alf and the A-Team. Which makes it all the more amazing that they're still coming out.


Hi, everyone. I’m actually fighting off a pretty bad head cold, so you’ll have to forgive me if this week’s edition is a little skint. That sad, the w...


Drugs, mayhem, and starving psychotic artists. Oh my!


As promised last week, we move away from low-budget horror…so that we can take a look at low-budget drama. Enjoy!


It's the Blind Ambition tour! And no, it has nothing at ALL to do with Madonna.


Idle threat? Description of the plot? Perhaps just a taunt. No matter how you slice it, it does indeed bite.


It's two guys, a mountain and Memorial Day. The result is much more surprising than you may think. And no, it's nothing like "Deliverance."


Bon jour, all. ...is that how you even spell 'bon jour'? Ah, well. On to the review!


If you take the Odd Couple, making them girls instead of guys, and give them each power tools, and have them compete for the same job, and the same bo...


It may be a two hour commercial, but it's still good stuff.


I intended on featuring a different movie this week, but because of extenuating circumstances Ill be holding it off for a future column. So this week,...


Good evening, good fellows. I trust you're all well. This week, we take a look at;


Hi, everyone. Shall we? I think we shall.


It's Deadly Species, and the only thing deadly in it is the dull.


A special advance look, never before seen, at Ghosts of Edendale. And it's worth it, folks--when it hits stores in October, go. Just, GO. Go and GET...


Greetings, earthlings. Are your bio-readings favourable? Excellent. Alright, alrightIll cut the crappy alien talk and get on with it...


Here's one that never should've left the island.


Folks, here's one that'll have you wishing Raid came in the cinematic size....


Paris Hilton? In a halfway decent movie? Fully clothed? Wonders never cease....


When your family reunion looks like a calamari feast gone horribly wrong, you know it must be H.P. Lovecraft.


In the more bizarre form of the underground music scene in Brisbane, Australia, a band is attracting audiences to a different style night out. They ha...


Hi, everyone. Due to some technical problems Ive been experiencing with my internet connection, this weeks instalment might be a bit more brief than o...


Welcome back, everybody. How are you all? This week, I think were going to take a look at this columns first documentary.


Poor Richard's Almanac never covered THIS sort of thing....


Hi, everyone. In addition to the review this week, we also have a special addendum piece. Hope you enjoy!


Genshen are an indie-pop band based in Brisbane, Australia, with a passion for their alternative early indie music. They mix together their own quirky...


Fancy a movie about trainspotting, dwarfism and rural New Jersey? Masterpiece Cinema has just the film for you!


\'Hot Pursuit\'? Masterpiece? Not so much...


Ever wonder what the German film industry thinks of the United States? If exporting Flashback to us is any indication, they're off my Christmas card ...


This week's Masterpiece Cinema takes a look at "Donnie Darko" in preparation for its director's cut re-release.


This week's film in 'Masterpiece Cinema' - Memento.


This week Masterpiece Cinema takes a look at the 1985 Ridley Scott film "Legend".


This week: 'The Iron Giant'


Ozomatli Interview - The Showbox, Seattle, Washington, the W.C. Sunday, January 25, 2004. With Raul Pacheco, Guitar and Lead Vocals & Jiro Yamaguchi,...


Broken Lizard is famous for it's last movie, Super Troopers a brilliant cult classic like Boondock Saints.
"Club Dread" however just isn'tin the sam...


A review of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 'The City of Lost Children'


This week, a look at the modern anime classic, 'The End of Evangelion'.


A review of Don McKellar's 1998 film 'Last Night'


Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" comes to a halt. Book nine was good but has Jordan left readers dissatisfied at the 'Crossroads of Twilight'.


A weekly discussion of great works of film - this week, 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead'.


What's happened to George Lucas?

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