The Watchmen – my review
March 11th, 2009 
madnad
Went to see this, this weekend.
I have heard complaints that it was slow, which is true to an extent I grant you, but I think this was to try and get over the complex 'messages' that Alan Moore always puts into his novels. My only complaint would be that at over 2½ hours, it is a bit of a bum-number. I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Granted it could also be confusing for someone not familiar with the novel, for instance - the government bill banning 'masks' is very casually mentioned, but I do believe Read more [...]
Something to add to your browser favorites
March 6th, 2009 madnad
Okay... so I know that I said I would finish my Lucian fanfic before I did this, but I got a bit excited and...
I am now the proud owner of michael-sheen.co.uk. Yeay!
It seemed such a shame that such an amazing actor only had one website that I could find. The existing website is also very badly organized (in my opinion) and infrequently updated.
I have wanted to do a website for sometime now, but have been lacking in inspiration for the actual content. When I spotted that there was an obvious Read more [...]
DVD-athon
February 27th, 2009 madnad
Since my retro crush on Michael Sheen has been reactivated after my first (hopefully of many) viewings of Rise of the Lycans, I have decided to splash out on a few DVDs of his work outside the Underworld franchise.
Last month, I managed to pick up Laws of Attraction, which is a sweet and funny story and Michael looks great as the rock 'n' roller Thorne Jamison.
Second purchase was Ancient Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire which I have not watched yet, although I have seen a few clips on You Read more [...]
Success!
February 16th, 2009 madnad
Today I received a good email. Hidden away among the rest of the flotsam and jetsam that is my infrequently visited inbox, was an email from the AAT. It seems that I have passed my final exam, and am now eligible to apply for full membership therefore allowing the letters MAAT after my name.
For those unfamiliar with the AAT, it is a finance qualification, somewhere between an A level and a degree.
I will not be applying for membership as I feel the use of letters after ones name these days Read more [...]
A few Michael Sheen icons
February 12th, 2009 madnad
I had a small celebrity crush on Michael Sheen since the first Underworld film as, apart from Viktor, I felt Lucian was the most interesting character in the film. This crush has been stimulated after I went to see Rise of the Lycans a few weeks ago (off to see it again tonight actually 😉 )
It has inspired me to write a Lucian based fic, and to do one or two icons, which I will place below for your viewing pleasure. Anyone wanting to use the icons, please go ahead, but credit me at my LJ account.
01. Read more [...]
The Punisher: Warzone
February 9th, 2009 madnad
When I first saw the trailer for this, some months ago now, I was quite excited. Ray Stevenson? Check! The Punisher (marvel hero)? Check! How could I lose.
I was slightly apprehensive at first, as the last two film outings of this particular comic book character have not gone terribly well. The Punisher is dark, unremorseful, and headstrong. The other films fell slightly flat unfortunately. This film however, delivers 100%.
Ray Stevenson looks absolutely amazing I must confess. He is head to Read more [...]
Lycan Lover
February 7th, 2009 madnad
Today, someone called me a Lycan-lover, and I actually think that it is an appropriate phrase.
I have sat on the fence for a while in the Vampires v Werewolves struggle, but vamps have just wimped out too much for me. I like my horror tropes to be horrific.
I think the subtle influence of the furry started with Hugh Jackman in X-Men (2000). Hugh is a great actor, but the part of Wolverine was made for him. The wolfish quality that he brought to the big screen, was undeniably sexy.
Further Read more [...]
Underworld:Rise of the Lycans
January 29th, 2009 madnad
I am sure it would not come as a great suprise to you dear reader, if I said that I loved this film.
I am a big fan of this franchise, and it was great to see the love story of Sonja and Lucian played out in full, which is previously only referenced to in the first Underworld film. The chameleon-like Michael Sheen is excellent, and not a whiff of Tony (Blair), David (Frost) or Kenneth (Williams) to be seen. His leather costumes, piercing eyes and flowing locks do make him very easy on the eye, Read more [...]
The Wrestler
January 21st, 2009 madnad
In the absence of anything else interesting happening in my life, I decided to post a review of a film I saw recently - The Wrestler. I am a bit of a fan of WWE, and have been to see them live a few times. Me and dear half like to visit our local cinematic establisment on a reasonably regular basis, and this week we thought we would see what all the fuss is about with this film.
This film is brilliant! Absolutely fab! At first, the filming style seems odd, as it's filmed with a handheld camera Read more [...]
Sanctuary
January 12th, 2009 madnad
I am sure you are eager to hear of the events of Friday night.
The Mighty Boosh show was brilliant. Despite Noel Fielding and Julian Barrat forgetting their lines once or twice, which descended in hilarious adlib, the Mighty Boosh team put a flawless show. We were seated on the left hand side of stage, and had an excellent view.
On Friday, we had some of the items that had been stolen in a recent burglary replaced by the Insurance Company. Yes dear reader, we had to live with the unpleasantness Read more [...]
