Review

Episode 1.08 Writers: Beth Schwartz and Andrew Kreisberg Director: Ken Fink THE ONE WHERE: Oliver believes he can redeem Helena as she takes the fight to the Triad – and exacts vengeance on her own father. Walter and Felicity begin to investigate the dark truths at the heart of Queen …

When soft nostalgia is the norm for many ageing rockers, Neil Young’s doggedness is an example to cherish. Jonathan Demme’s third Young concert movie concurs. A potentially sentimental journey to Young’s old hometown, Omemee, prompts touching anecdotes about… incinerating turtles and insulting OAPs. The interviews are less thrilling than the …

Alphas 2.11 “If Memory Serves” TV REVIEW Episode 2.11 Writers: Terri Hughes, Ron Milbauer Director: Allan Koeker THE ONE WHERE Rosen captures a vital part of Stanton Parish’s operation. VERDICT It’s Sean Astin! Hooray! And what do you know, he’s playing nice-but-slightly-dim character, who wants to go home, is incredibly …

The Vampire Diaries 4.07 “My Brother’s Keeper” TV REVIEW Episode 4.07 Writers: Caroline Dries, Elisabeth R Finch Director: Jeffrey Hunt THE ONE WHERE Jeremy lets his hunter side get the better of him, Klaus charms Caroline (with tales of hummingbirds) and Elena’s attraction to Damon is revealed to be a …

One of the great foodie movies, Gabriel Axel’s adaptation of a story by Danish author Karen Blixen ( Out Of Africa ) picked up the 1987 Oscar for Best Foreign Film. In the title role, Stéphane Audran plays a mysterious Frenchwoman who in 1871 comes to an austere Lutheran community …

The Secret Of Crickley Hall 1.02 TV REVIEW Episode 1.02 Writer: Joe Ahearne (based on the book by James Herbert) Director: Joe Ahearne THE ONE WHERE Eve and Gabe take very different approaches to the events in the house. Eve seeks the help of Lili Peel, a psychic who claims …

The Scribblenauts series has from its inception made lofty promises of “write anything, solve everything” gameplay. More so than any previous installment in the franchise, Scribblenauts Unlimited for the Wii U delivers on that promise, thanks to a number of sweeping gameplay improvements and new features. As in previous games, …

American Horror Story: Asylum 2.05 “I Am Anne Frank. Part 2” TV REVIEW THE ONE WHERE The truth about “Anne” and Dr Arden is revealed, Lana escapes from Briarcliff – but gets a nasty surprise – and Kit is arrested. VERDICT Wow! So now we know the truth. The truth …

The 2D New Super Mario Bros. games have always been crowd-pleasing throwbacks to Mario’s past, but even though every entry in the series has been a huge seller, none made the same lasting impression as Super Mario Bros 3 or Super Mario World. Fortunately, Wii U launch game New Super …

Wizards Vs Aliens 1.05-6 “Rebel Magic Parts 1 and 2” TV REVIEW Episodes 1.05-6 Writer: Joseph Lidster Director: Griff Rowland THE ONE WHERE Tom gets fed up of his dad telling him what to do and rebels by making friends with a wizard who uses “grim magic”. In other words, …