I realise that cinematic adaptations of novels are merely that - adaptations, so you come to expect certain degrees of difference between the source (the novel) and the derivative product (the film). In the case of Eragon, however, the film could best be described as "inspired by", as it couldn't possibly have been based on Paolini's first novel, or if it was then a lot of it … [Read more...] about Eragon – Waste Of Money
Cinema
Daniel Craig On James Bond
Since there is a slight difference in release dates of the latest James Bond on DVD my US order actually arrived two days ago. It won't be released in Ireland for another couple of days. In any case, if you do get the two disc edition the documentaries are well worth watching. Daniel Craig comes across as a really nice unassuming guy. I'm never too sure how seriously I should … [Read more...] about Daniel Craig On James Bond
Oscar.com – Bad Use of Javascript
Client-side Javascript is really useful sometimes, but this one is rather silly: It *thinks* the Oscars start in just over an hour, whereas they don't actually start for another 8 hours, due to the time difference! Oh well :) … [Read more...] about Oscar.com – Bad Use of Javascript
Gladiator Soundtrack – Special Anniversary Edition
I picked up the "Special Anniversary Edition" of the Gladiator soundtrack on Amazon earlier this week. It's a lovely two disc set with disc two featuring some of the scenes from the film. Weren't they meant to be making a sequel or prequel? … [Read more...] about Gladiator Soundtrack – Special Anniversary Edition
Films To Avoid – Children of Men
I rented Children of Men this weekend, as well as a couple of other films that I'd missed at the cinema. While I could bore you to tears by providing a detailed review of the film and Clive Owen's performance - I won't. Clive Owen's performance was fine, but the script wasn't. Michael Caine's performance was interesting, although his character wasn't fully developed. I'd wait … [Read more...] about Films To Avoid – Children of Men