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Cryostatis - Sleep of Reason

Detomah — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:54:10 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Game Title:[/b] Cryostatis - Sleep of Reason [b]Published by:[/b] 505 Games [b]Developed by:[/b] Action Forms [b]PEGI Rating: [/b] 16+ [b]Release Date:[/b] 27th February 2009 [b]Asin:[/b] B001CSPU68 [b]Platform For Review[/b]: PC [b]Genre:[/b] First Person Shooter [b]Players:[/b] 1 player [B]Features[/B][LIST][*]Terrifying first person survival/horror action gameplay [*]Mental Echo ability that lets the player change a character's past [*]Highly detailed levels based on a real Russian ice-breaker [*]Battle powerful enemies that have been transformedby the cold [*]Historically-authentic weapons [*]Unique weather system with realistic ice, frost and snow with advanced character/object physics[/LIST] [center][url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132116][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5208/thumbs/Cryostasis_0037.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132115][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5208/thumbs/Cryostasis_0036.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132114][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5208/thumbs/Cryostasis_0035.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132113][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5208/thumbs/Cryostasis_0034.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [b]Manufacturer's Description[/b] There's a chill in the air with spooky survival horror Cryostasis. Taking place in the Arctic Circle in 1968, players take on the role of Alexander Nesterov, a Russian meteorologist sent to investigate the final hours of the North Wind, an old nuclear ice-breaker shipwrecked in an icy grave. The freezing cold has turned the inhabitants of the ship into freakish frozen monsters that will hunt down anything warm and destroy it. Thankfully, Alex possesses a unique 'Mental Echo' ability, which allows him to relive the final memories of the dead and change their actions in the past. But, can Alex discover what happened on the North Wind or will he also become the latest victim of the terrible cold? [center][url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132112][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5208/thumbs/Cryostasis_0033.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132111][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5208/thumbs/Cryostasis_0032.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132110][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5208/thumbs/Cryostasis_0031.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132109][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5208/thumbs/Cryostasis_0030.jpg[/img][/url] [/center] [b]Total Format Description[/b] Cryostasis is a great game, although it'd be better of as a film than a game, because the storyline is fantastic, but let down a little by the game itself. Essentially you are in a horror film, playing the main character, it'll make you think of Dead Space, it's in that kind of area, but Cryostasis is more psychological. You play the main character Alexander Nesterov and play in the present and in the past in a way which allows you to actually change the course of events from time that has already past. You are a meteorolgist who has been sent to investigate the North Wind a Russian icebreaker shop that has had a bit of a bad time of things. When you arrive there is a bit of nasty storm going on, so you can't actually see a great deal of what is going on, which adds to the atmosphere. Ironically, the same storm makes your body get cold, something you have to keep in check, with the body warmth gage, that kills you if it runs out, as you freeze to death, so you find yourself making use of every fire, lightbulb, hot pipe and pretty much every heat emitting object you can, to warm yourself up. Not only is it your warmth that you have to keep a close eye on, you also have to watch your health, the locals can be damned vicious at times, this is one of the things that lets this game down though, while your having chunks cut out of you by the local axe weilding nutter, your frantically trying to get your weapon sorted and it is a pain and often results in sticky endings of the red and bloody variety. Of course, you may actually get a buzz from the tension of that and enjoy the game more as a result, I know I did. One of the main things i'd say you should do playing this game, is close the curtains, turn the lights off, turn the sound up and prepare yourself for a frightfest. I seriously add emphisis to turning the sound up, every moan and groan, creak of doors, blow of the wind will have you more and more on edge and when something unexpected happens, you may just want to make sure you have some spare underwear within easy reach. The game offers a great story, which like Dead Space, I think would make a great movie, it's genuinely scary when played as mentioned above, but due to the poor FPS aspect, repeating scenary at times and the need for a super computer to run it in full eye candy mode. Well worth playing all the same. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Total Format Scoring Details For Cryostatis - Sleep of Reason[/B] [B]Graphics[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/80.jpg[/IMG] The graphics are very very smooth and very easy on the eyes and they flow very very well on a powerful computer, for personal purposes i'd give graphics a 9.0 but that's because I have a machine that can handle all the settings turned up high, most people trying that are going to find their machine is crippled as the life will be sucked out of it with the overheads that the graphics throw at the hardware. Don't get me wrong though, the graphics are still lovely on the medium none machine killing settings. [B]Sound[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/90.jpg[/IMG] The fantastic atmoshperic sounds and background noise are what make this game. You can see a lot of effort has gone into making the effects work so well. Doors creaking, monster approaching and grunting as they get closer to you and a whole host of little things that show great attention to detail, the sound is done extremely well for Cryostasis and deserve a high score. [B]Gameplay[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/80.jpg[/IMG] The gameplay is pretty good, but as has been mentioned on just about every site i've seen do a write up for the game, the first person shooter aspect of the game is what stops it from having a higher score. It should have steered clear of that aspect of the game, because it is the one major element that lets it down. Everything else is pretty damn good though, if not a little repetitive at times, but because the game has a really good storyline, which fans of game stories will seriously enjoy, the game still scores well for this bit. [B]Lastability[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/55.jpg[/IMG] This area is what lests the game down. You play it, you complete the story campaign and erm, that's about the end of it really, when there are so many other FPS games out there that already offer stuff like fantastic multiplayer modes, your not going to give this game much of any kind of look in once you've played and completed it, unless you fancy going back and doing it over again in case you missed something, the vaste greyness and repeating scenary will most likely stop that from being high on your agenda. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Overall[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/75.jpg[/IMG] The power hungry graphics, repetitive colouring and scenary and somewhat lacking first person shooter aspect of this game are a bit of a let down, on what is an otherwise extremely good and graphically ambitious and enjoyable game with a great storyline. It's well worth playing and it is a game that Total Format recommends you play, but with some nice patching from the developers, it could go from just being a good game to being a great game.

Elite Force Unit 77

Detomah — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:52:00 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Game Title:[/b] Elite Force Unit 77 [b]Published by:[/b] Deep Silver [b]Developed by:[/b] Abylight [b]PEGI Rating: [/b] 16+ [b]Release Date:[/b] 6th March 2009 [b]Asin:[/b] B001NGS6C4 [b]Platform For Review[/b]: DS [b]Genre:[/b] Action [b]Players:[/b] 1 player [B]Features[/B][LIST][*]An intense combination of action military strategy and tactical gameplay [*]Control four specialised characters: the quiet and effective sniper, the fearless explosives expert, the brilliant hacker and the devastatingly powerful gunner [*]Control a single character or the whole team for a greater tactical experience [*]Highly detailed 3D environments that move the action from the dense jungles of the tropics to abandoned arctic and the sweltering sands of the desert [*]Various actions: disarm mines, drive vehicles, access encrypted files or use stealth [*]12 challenging missions in 3 different scenarios [*]More than 20 hours of action-packed fun [*]Control all the action using the DS Stylus[/LIST] [b]Manufacturer's Description[/b] Tool up and prepare for intense action with Elite Forces Unit 77. A number of high profile VIP's from the world of science, Industry and entertainment have mysteriously disappeared in what appears to be a horrific global terrorist threat. With the clock running and the lives of the hostages and millions of others in danger, the last hope lies with an extremely covert and highly specialized military team, Unit 77. Made up of four professionals who are the best of the best, Unit 77 must combine their skills to stop massive world destruction by the hands of terrorists. [center]Click On Image to see full sized versions: [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132078][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5207/thumbs/Elite_Forces_Unit_77_0005.gif[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132079][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5207/thumbs/Elite_Forces_Unit_77_0006.gif[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132075][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5207/thumbs/Elite_Forces_Unit_77_0002.gif[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132076][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5207/thumbs/Elite_Forces_Unit_77_0003.gif[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132077][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5207/thumbs/Elite_Forces_Unit_77_0004.gif[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/132074][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5207/thumbs/Elite_Forces_Unit_77_0001.gif[/img][/url][/center] [b]Total Format Description[/b] Elite Forces Unit 77 is a competent budget range game that puts you in control of a mini army, sent to kill the bad guys and rescue the ever important scientists and industrial types. When you load the game up you can watch a nice little intro movie that explains what, why and how, after that and negotiating the rather simple and easy menu, it's straight into the action, well mission one is your tutorial, so it's not straight into the life threatening stuff. The controls are fairly simple and self explanitary, chose your leader, click the screen and move and kill, just as you'd want and expect. You have an array of weapons to choose from, each of your soldiers specialises in different area's, the sniper, the explosive expert, the techspert, the driver and of course, the beefcake weapons nutter who loves the heavy weaponary and splattering anyone that comes near enough to be shot at. As you go through the missions, you will quickly get the gist of the game, some people need rescuing like prisoners, there's a fair amount of stuff needing destroying by blowing it up. You will notice that some levels need sub goals befoer you can move on to the next mission, which when you have to backtrack can be a little annoying with the enemy respawning when you go back to their area. The controls can be fiddly and awkward, for example, when trying to control the vehicles, it can get very frustrating when it doesn't respond how you want it and patience can quickly run out after multiple attempts at the same maneouvre. Thankfully there are multiple automatic save points, although you may actually find yourself repeating the same bits of levels over and over and over again, far more than you would like to be, as a result. This often occures when you are trying to take out a particularly difficut target, like the duel chaingun turrets in the prison break. Juggling multiple things at the same time, like swapping characters, picking grenades, giving healthpacks and the likes, often results in dieing. Once you have completed the story mode game, you can then go back and take on indivudal levels to keep your interest in the game up and there is a gallery that can be unlocked, but once story mode is done, I found there to be only limited appeal thereafter. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Total Format Scoring Details For Elite Force Unit 77[/B] [B]Graphics[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/70.jpg[/IMG] The graphics are solid enough and make the playing experience enjoyable enough, but they are nothing particularly breathtaking and don't push the limits of DS graphics capabilities. [B]Sound[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/50.jpg[/IMG] Like the graphics, the sound works very well for the game, while not being particularly outstanding, enjoyable enough though. There are limitations, some of the weapon sounds, soldier noises and the likes are fairly weak and there seems to be not enough of them. [B]Gameplay[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/70.jpg[/IMG] The 12 missions are plenty enought o keep you playing for hours on end and for the price the game is available from various online shops, it is good value for money. The slightly awkward controls do stop this game from getting a higher score though, as they do get a little annoying at times. [B]Lastability[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/50.jpg[/IMG] As said above, the missions will keep you going for a fair while. Once completed though, it's not the type of game that will have the cartridge making multiple trips out of the box on a regular basis. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Overall[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/60.jpg[/IMG] The game is fairly simple and at times can be annoying and frustrating, but as a budget game it is certainly enjoyable enough to make it worth while owning the game and for your money you will get enough play from the game to make it pretty good value for money. There are a lot worse in this genre costing a lot more money put it that way.

Wallace and Gromits Grand Adventures

Detomah — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:48:55 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Game Title:[/b] Wallace & Gromits Grand Adventures [b]Published by:[/b] Telltale Games [b]Release Date:[/b] March 24 2009 (UK) [b]PEGI Rating: [/b] 12+ [b]Platform For Review[/b]: Windows XP or Vista [b]Genre:[/b] Adventure - Point and Click [b]Players:[/b] 1 player [b]The system requirements for this game are as follows:[/b] � Operating system: Windows XP / Vista � Processor: 2.0 GHz or better (3 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent recommended) � Memory: 512MB (1GB recommended) � Hard disk space: 310MB � Video: 64MB DirectX 8.1-compliant video card (128MB recommended) � Sound: DirectX 8.1 sound device � DirectX: Version 9.1 or better [center][url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131912][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5203/thumbs/wg_yard.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131911][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5203/thumbs/wg_wallace-truck.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131910][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5203/thumbs/wg_screen_tanker.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131909][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5203/thumbs/wg_screen_street.jpg[/img][/url][/center] In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, the world of West Wallaby Street comes alive in four brand new stories you can play. Like the films, each Wallace & Gromit episode finds the earnest inventor and his faithful canine companion embarking on ambitious new ventures laced with unexpected (and always amusing) complications. Players will experience all of their favorite elements from the acclaimed Wallace & Gromit films: imaginative storylines; warm, character-based humor; creative contraptions; physical comedy; and a distinct visual style. For PC, Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures is available as a downloadable, four episode bundle from Telltale's website (http://www.telltalegames.com/wallaceandgromit). In the March 24 premiere episode, "Fright of the Bumblebees," Wallace & Gromit are struggling to find success with a honey business plagued by giant problems. Subsequent episodes, scheduled for May, June, and July, will take the duo from an underground beach resort to a sprawling carnival to a country club hiding an age-old mystery. [b]About Wallace & Gromit[/b] [b]Wallace[/b] An endearing and affable inventor. Ever enthusiastic, Wallace's hair-brained, over-ambitious, yet well intentioned ideas consistently get him and his faithful hound into trouble. A definite penchant for cheese and crackers, not to mention fashionable knitwear! [b]Gromit[/b] Wallace's long-suffering loyal pooch. Gromit cares greatly for Wallace even though he's often railroaded into his master�s mad-cap plans. Though cultured and sensitive, preferring order and the quiet life, Gromit displays amazing courage and heroism when it comes to getting his master out of self-made scrapes. Always showing astonishing initiative, Gromit is definitely the intelligent one of the pair. [b]PC version:[/b] On the PC, the games is available in downloadable format, four episode bundle from www.telltalegames.com for the price of $34.95 (approximately GBP25). Fright of the Bumblebees launched on March 24 2009 and the subsequent episodes will be delivered in May, June, and July. (Please note that pricing and release dates may vary slightly.) [b]Xbox version:[/b] Wallace & Gromit�s Grand Adventures will also be available through Xbox LIVE Arcade, although that is not the case as of the time of writing this article. Content-wise, the games are identical, for both versions. [b]Gameplay controls:[/b] Since the Wallace & Gromit series was developed for Xbox as well as PC, it uses a direct control system that�s different than the point and click interface Telltale has used in their other games. The default PC controls are the arrow or WASD keys to move the character around, the mouse to select objects, and the shift key to open the inventory. (In addition to these basic controls, they�ve also mapped several other keys to try to provide as many interface options as possible. The game�s tutorial explains the controls and I suggest checking them out to get the hang of them. If you prefer to use a gamepad, that is also an option. [b]Languages:[/b] The game has subtitle options in German, French, Italian, and Spanish. [center][url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131908][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5203/thumbs/wg_screen_squirrel.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131907][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5203/thumbs/wg_screen_gromit_mixer.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131906][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5203/thumbs/wg_plans.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131905][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5203/thumbs/wg_mail.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Total Format Scoring Details For Wallace & Gromits Grand Adventures[/B] [B]Graphics[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/90.jpg[/IMG] As wtih previous titles from TellTale Games, the quality of the graphics for Wallace and GRomit are extremely smooth and fluid, to the point of having finger marks in the plasticine effect figures, which is a very nice touch. Nick Parks being the perfectionist will definately approve of the attention to detail. [B]Sound[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/70.jpg[/IMG] I found the sound was as I would expect, the theme was clear and distinct as Wallace and Gromit, all the right sounds play in all the right places and everything is as it should be, except... and I know this is a big exception, but the lack of Peter Sallis doing the voices is very noticable and to me it makes a big difference in an unfortunately bad way. I may be being a little picky with that and most other people may not even notice it, but the characters simply didn't sound correct for me. I don't know what will happen when Peter Sallis stops doing the voices completely. Wallace and Gromits days may be numbered. Of course, I didn't want to put the game down just because of the voices though, it was just something that niggled. [B]Gameplay[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/80.jpg[/IMG] The game is very smooth playing and follows a distinct path through the course of the game. Anyone having played such classics as the original Sam and Max and Day of the Tenticle will appreciate the style of play and will love it, being a Wallace and Gromit fan just adds even more fun to the proceedings. The controls are as said above, slightly different from TellTale's previous titles, but it works, although it did take a short while to get used to, but thankfully the tutorial gives you that time, before you get into the real nitty gritty of things. [B]Lastability[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/50.jpg[/IMG] This to me is the games big let down, it is the sort of game that you will play from start through to the finish, then are likely to put down and not bother with for a fair while, until such time as you've either forgotten it, or nostalgia kicks in. Thankfully there are 4 seperate parts to this adventure coming over the following months, so those that enjoy the series will be able to follow on with the adventures. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Overall[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/70.jpg[/IMG] For fans of Wallace and Gromit this is a must have, for fans of adventure and point and click games this is a must have, for gamers wanting a bit of light fun this will fill the gap, for people who enjoy games such as Call to Duty, this will probably not be the kind of game you will find yourself getting engrossed in. There is plenty of humour in the game to keep you amused when things get a little slow, but the gameplay is at times may be a little too rigid to keep those with short attention spans carrying on, nonetheless, I would certainly recommend checking the demo out before dismissing the game outright.

Samurai Shodown Anthology

Detomah — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:18:29 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Game Title:[/b] Samurai Shodown Anthology [b]Published by:[/b] SNK Playmore [b]Release Date:[/b] March 28 2009 (UK) [b]PEGI Rating: [/b] 12+ [b]ESRB RATING:[/b] T (Teen) [b]Platform For Review[/b]: Microsoft Xbox 360 [b]Genre:[/b] Action - Fighting [b]Players:[/b] 1 or 2 player [LIST][*]Six incredible games on one disc [*]Tons of unlockable bonus content material [*]Pick-up-and-play, non-stop action [*]Wireless Ad-Hoc 2-player support[/LIST]The Samurai Shodown Anthology is a compilation of games from the groundbreaking SNK weapon-based fighting Samurai Shodown series. Celebrate the history of the franchise through the years by battling as one of the greatest Samurai of all time, through six separate adventures in this incredible collection. The collection includes six games from the series including Samurai Shodown I, II, III, IV, V and the never before released in North America Samurai Shodown VI. [center][url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131894][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/thumbs/psp_samurai_shodown_04.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131895][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/thumbs/psp_samurai_shodown_05.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131893][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/thumbs/psp_samurai_shodown_03.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131892][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/thumbs/psp_samurai_shodown_02.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131891][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/thumbs/psp_samurai_shodown_01.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/samurai_sa_game1_150.jpg[/img] Released in 1993, Samurai Shodown remade the fighting genre by introducing weapons-based combat. With it victory was made possible with a single stroke and the popularity of the genre soared. [img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/samurai_sa_game2_150.jpg[/img] Released in 1994, Samurai Shodown II featured special moves like weapon-breaking and an increased total of 15 playable characters, as the cocky Haohmaru gladly pursues forces that seeks to destroy him. [img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/samurai_sa_game3_150.jpg[/img] Released in 1995, Samurai Shodown III featured a fighting system overhaul that made it possible for players to choose from two sword types, as well as three levels of ability when entering into a duel. [img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/samurai_sa_game4_150.jpg[/img] Released in 1996, Samurai Shodown IV introduced multiple combo elements, such as slashes, sneak attacks and suicides to the fighting system as well as time limits making for more possibilities and ratcheted action. [img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/samurai_sa_game5_150.jpg[/img] Released in 2003, Samurai Shodown V increased the number of playable characters to 24, including four that are entirely new and introduced new features like "Sword Gauge" and "Concentration One." [img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5202/samurai_sa_game6_150.jpg[/img] Released in 2005, Samurai Shodown VI features 2D and 3D backgrounds, a large cast of playable characters from the entire series and the "spirit select" system, which allows access to fighting styles from the entire series. [b]Total Format Review[/b] 15 years after blessing us with their presence first time round Samurai Shodown has made a grand re-entrance on the PSP as a retro compilation, containing 6 memorable fighting games from this great series. The clue though really is in the term retro, because while 15 years is quite a long while, memories of the first game paint it as a much better looking game than it appears now, like so many other retro games, the games in this series have not stood the test of time very well in the graphical department. But and it is a but of rather large proportions, the graphics were never the ingredient that made this series so enjoyable in the first place and they certainly don't spoil it now. You would be forgiven for thinking that SNK are trying to cash in on all their old games by releasing them as compilations, but I say why the hell not when such great games can be released in such a great collection pack, at such a great price. There are plenty of other collections out there by other companies that come nowhere near the standard that this series has offered. This set of games is exactly as the title of the game clearly states, this is a set of great fighting games with the theme being Samurai, for the older gamer, this will not just be a trip back to childhood, it will be a sharp reminder of how good, yet simple games from the not so distant past were and how much fun can be had, without the need for investing a month of Sundays into it. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Total Format Scoring Details For Samurai Shodown Anthology[/B] [B]Graphics[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/70.jpg[/IMG] Slightly dated by todays standards, but they hold up extremely well on the PSP version of the games. [B]Sound[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/70.jpg[/IMG] The sound quality for this collection is of a similar standard to the original releases, acceptable but nothing memorable, solid and practical, yet nothing that will blow your socks off. [B]Gameplay[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/80.jpg[/IMG] There are some great unique elements to these games that make the games very enjoyable and even by todays standards, these games have plenty enough to keep you going and wanting more. These games are among the better fighters that were around back in the day and they are still enjoyable, especially for old school gamers. [B]Lastability[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/80.jpg[/IMG] As I will keep on saying, with all fighters of this kind of quality, there will always be a few spare moemnts to load them up and kick some pixelated butt, they never get boring, providing the gameplay is good and this series has great game play, smooth movements and enjoyable fights, they will get a lot of play time. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Overall[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/75.jpg[/IMG] A very enjoyable and memory enducing experience and well worth the money, each of the games offers something a little different. For older gamers who were into fighting games, this collection is serious must have and for first timers, I'd say give this retro experience a shot, you'll be really surprised at how much fun you can have with them.

Winter Sports 2009 - The Next Challenge

Detomah — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:33:07 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Game Title:[/b] Winter Sports 2009: The Next Challenge [b]Published by:[/b] RTL Sports [b]Release Date:[/b] February 2009 (UK) [b]PEGI Rating: [/b] 3+ [b]Platform For Review[/b]: Microsoft Xbox 360 [b]Genre:[/b] Sports [b]Players:[/b] 1 to 4 player [b]Amazon Product Description[/b] [LIST][*]18 disciplines out of 11 different, action-packed sports [*]New disciplines: Snowboard Half pipe & Biathlon [*]Optimized commentators and Interface [*]A challenging campaign and reworked career mode [*]20 gadgets and several special characters to unlock [*]Multiplayer party fun: hot seat (4 players), split screen (2 players).[/LIST]Winter Sports 2009 is a high-quality implementation of the successful and innovative Winter Sports series. [center][url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131881][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5201/thumbs/Winter_Sports_2009_0005.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131883][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5201/thumbs/Winter_Sports_2009_0007.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131884][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5201/thumbs/Winter_Sports_2009_0008.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131880][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5201/thumbs/Winter_Sports_2009_0004.jpg[/img][/url] [/center] [b]Total Format Product Description[/b] The first thing you should do is go to Options and kill the commentary that otherwise plagues you throughout your chilly career. If you don't, then you may find yourself wanting to throw your controller at the screen if the two dimwits don't stop describing how awful you are. Following on from the previous title in the series, Winter Sports 2008 The Ultimate Challenge, Winter Sports 2009: The Next Challenge is a decent update that includes new sports, including the Snowboarding Half-pipe and the Biathlon. Single Events is, obviously, the place where you can choose any of the winter sports that you wish without worrying about unlocking stuff...mostly. Here, you can play a single set or a tournament with up to four other players (some sports only allow three players). There are three types of bobsledding alone, and these all appear very similar, but closer inspection reveals distinctions: ride the usual four-person bobsled, or do a Skeleton, or the Luge - a backwards-facing sled. As you would expect from such a game, there's also the usual Slalom runs, Ski Jumping, Alpine Skiing, Speed Skating, Figure Skating and the likes. Back to the main menu and on to Competitions. These are the aforementioned sports spread between 5, 9 or 16 events in a row (or you can customize your own). Career mode allows you to build up what are called 'experience points' starting on the Rookie Cup (3 events) and working your way all the way up to the mammoth World Cup (16 events). All but five of the cups will be locked at first, but by winning these cups you'll unlock the rest. Finally, Campaign mode offers the most fun, with a honeycomb menu structure that houses challenges such as 'do a perfect Ski Jump' or 'collect all the coins on a Slalom run'. Dozens more tasks like this are unlocked for each one that you complete. [center][url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131882][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5201/thumbs/Winter_Sports_2009_0006.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131878][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5201/thumbs/Winter_Sports_2009_0002.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131879][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5201/thumbs/Winter_Sports_2009_0003.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131877][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5201/thumbs/Winter_Sports_2009_0001.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Total Format Scoring Details For Winter Sports 2009: The Next Challenge[/B] [B]Graphics[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/80.jpg[/IMG] I found the graphics to be smooth and fairly detailed for the most part, although it feels a little rushed in places and a little more attention to the finer details would have made this games graphics really stand out from the crowd. [B]Sound[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/60.jpg[/IMG] The commentators will drive you completely crazy after a while and so the score has little choice but to reflect that, which is a shame, as the sound is perfectly ok besides those damn commentators. You can disable the commentators, but despite the pair of them driving you insane, it feels less real without them, so your caught between a rock and a bit of a hard place with it. [B]Gameplay[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/60.jpg[/IMG] Game play really is a bit hit and miss, some of the events feel like they are missing something, i can't quite put my finger on exactly what, but it feels a little like the developers spent a little less time on on certain events and in it's movement and too much time on certain other bits. [B]Lastability[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/50.jpg[/IMG] Unfortunately, this is the area that I feel this game will fall down on. It's fine playing with friends, it will keep you amused for a fair while, just as most sports games have in the past, *rubs hands and thinks of joystick burns as a result of Daly Thompsons Decathlon*, but when it comes to playing it alone, it won't keep you engrossed for very long before the commentators start driving you mad and wanting to hit the off switch. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Overall[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/60.jpg[/IMG] This is a fair game, that could have been better. It will have an attraction value for older gamers and will offer fun and so is worth the money, but between now and Vancouver 2010 I can see better winter games coming along. The controls for the game aren't always 100% reliable, which makes what is a fairly complicated learning system exhausting at times. Personally, I really enjoyed the game, but when you've played games like this on the ZX Spectrum, you are always blown away by how far gaming has come. I'd like to see a little more time taken on games like this, they have more potential than is often see as the end user.

Arcade Classics Vol 1

Detomah — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:52:48 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Game Title:[/b] SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 [b]Published by:[/b] SNK Playmore [b]Release Date:[/b] 28th March 2009 (UK) [b]PEGI Rating: [/b] 12+ [b]ESRB RATING:[/b] T (Teen) [b]PlatformFor Review[/b]: Nintendo Wii [b]Genre:[/b] Action Compilation [b]Players:[/b] 1 or 2 player [b]Amazon Product Description[/b] Celebrate the history of SNK with the ultimate collection of arcade hits. 16 NEOGEO games on one disc. Some of the greatest SNK arcade games of all time are now here in this compilation pack. Volume 1 includes 16 of the best games from the SNK catalog in one compilation. Included are Art of Fighting, Baseball Stars 2, Burning Fight, Fatal Fury, King of Fighters '94, King of the Monsters, Last Resort, Magician Lord, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters, Samurai Shodown, Sengoku, Shock Troopers, Super Sidekicks 3, Top Hunter and World Heroes! [center][url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131875][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5200/thumbs/Arcade_Classics_0008.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131876][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5200/thumbs/Arcade_Classics_0009.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131873][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5200/thumbs/Arcade_Classics_0006.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131870][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5200/thumbs/Arcade_Classics_0003.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131868][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5200/thumbs/Arcade_Classics_0001.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [b]Total Format Product Description[/b] SNK Arcade Classics has all the games that were released for the PS2 version: Art of Fighting, Baseball Star 2, Burning Fight, Fatal Fury, King of the Monsters, Last Resort, Magician Lord, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters, Samurai Showdown, Sengoku, Shock Troopers, The Next Glory, The King of Fighters '94, Top Hunters and World Heroes and this collection still takes advantage of the Goals system where certain in-game tasks unlock extra content on the main menu. Most extra content comes in the form of move lists (for the fighters), artwork and music tracks. World Heroes is the only game that must be unlocked through earning a certain number of medals. Each game in the Wii version may be played with the Wii remote and nunchuk setup. You can choose to play games with the remote and nunchuk together or they can be played with the remote by itself. Games may also be played with a Gamecube controller or the Wii classic controller. Control options may be changed through the main menu in each game and they can be set up to where each game shares the same control setup. Playing some of the games with the remote and nunchuk setup works fairly well, but most SNK fighting fans will likely prefer to use the classic controller or Gamecube controller to play the fighting games included therein. Even without the motion controls, this version has the best control options out of the three versions that are available thanks to numerous control setups. The Wii version does not really offer much more than the other PS2 and PSP games that came out late last year, but as said above, control wise you are able to use the Wii's full selection, the Wii-mote is good for the beat-em-ups whilst the Gamecube and Classic controller are great on the fighters. With only a couple of poor games in there this is a good collection to pick up, especially at the bargain retail price. [b]Titles In Collection[/b][LIST] [*][B]ART OF FIGHTING[/B] - The first game in SNK's second fighting-game franchise, set in the same universe as Fatal Fury. [*][B]BASEBALL STARS 2[/B] - The sequel to SNK's popular baseball arcade game. [*][B]BURNING FIGHT[/B] - New York detectives battle organized crime in this fighter. [*][B]FATAL FURY[/B] - First released in 1991, Fatal Fury introduced the two-plane fighting system. [*][B]KING OF FIGHTERS '94[/B] - The first game in the popular King of Fighters series. [*][B]KING OF THE MONSTERS[/B] - In King of the Monsters, giant monsters fight for power in epic battles. [*][B]LAST RESORT[/B] - A challenging futuristic shooter. [*][B]MAGICIAN LORD[/B] - Players help the wizard Elta save his homeworld in this platformer. [*][B]METAL SLUG[/B] - Known for its humor and fast- moving gameplay, this run-and-gun side-scroller was the first in the popular series. [*][B]NEO TURF MASTERS[/B] - A golf game which debuted on the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999. [*][B]SAMURAI SHODOWN[/B] - Set in the 18th century, Samurai Shodown features bladed-weapon combat and an international cast of characters. [*][B]SENGOKU[/B] - In Sengoku, players face off against undead feudal Japanese armies. [*][B]SHOCK TROOPERS[/B] - In this run-and-gun adventure, players save a scientist and his granddaughter from the Bloody Scorpions. [*][B]SUPER SIDEKICKS 3[/B] - A soccer game featuring teams from all over the world. [*][B]TOP HUNTER[/B] - Bounty hunters protect colonists from space pirates in this futuristic action game. [*][B]WORLD HEROES[/B] - This classic fighter pits players against historical figures in a tournament enabled by time travel. [/LIST] [center][url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131874][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5200/thumbs/Arcade_Classics_0007.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131871][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5200/thumbs/Arcade_Classics_0004.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131872][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5200/thumbs/Arcade_Classics_0005.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/131869][img]http://www.totalformat.com/gallery/data/5200/thumbs/Arcade_Classics_0002.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Total Format Scoring Details For King of Fighters: The Orochi Saga[/B] [B]Graphics[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/65.jpg[/IMG] The style of graphics is clearly and obviously not a scratch on some of the modern games available now, but it doesn't make the games unplayable and old school gamers especially, will appreciate the accuracy in which the games have been kept to their original formats. [B]Sound[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/70.jpg[/IMG] Classically adapted from the original games, in both good and not so good ways, the original voiceovers, music scores and every cheesy sound effect are brought along from their original counterparts with this compilation. [B]Gameplay[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/85.jpg[/IMG] The fact that there are 16 titles to this collection and offering games of all different styles, means there is something for everyone in this package and that makes the package overall well worth playing. [B]Lastability[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/90.jpg[/IMG] As said above, the fact that there are 16 games to the package means there is plenty of games to play and because most of them are generally casual games, picking them up and having a quick play is never going to be a problem, which means the disc will find its way into the console rather more than a lot of other games would, just like all good classic games always have and always will. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Overall[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/75.jpg[/IMG] This collection may lack a little in the graphical department and may come across as a little dated, but what it lacks in those areas it more than makes up for in value for money and general fun, you won't find a better way to get this great selection of games for the Wii.

King of Fighters - The Orochi Saga

Detomah — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:09:32 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: King of Fighters: The Orochi Saga is one of only a few fighting games available on the Nintendo Wii right now, but that's no bad thing, because as a series, Kong of Fighters has a good solid history, so for it to be ported to the Wii is good for old school fans of fighting games as well as newcomers to the genre. The price of the game is fair, but with this being a compilation of somewhat dated games, it is initially a little on the expensive side, although for fighting game fans, this does provide a decent amount of game playing time for the price, and if you've ever enjoyed a King of Fighters title before, there is a good chance you will get a fair deal of pleasure from this collection. As a 30 something, I have to say it has brought back some very fond memories and will get plenty of play time, as a simple beat em up type press and go style fighter. For anyone who is new to the King of Fighters series, The Orochi Saga is a compilation of the first 5 released King of Fighters games, from 1994 through to 1998. The King of Fighters series started out by taking the best characters from a variety of other titles, such as Samurai Showdown, Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting, matching powerful opponents from those games against each other, usually taking the biggest characters from each of the games for the biggest battles. However, over time King of Fighters evolved and became a great game in its own right, in fact in case becoming a better game than those it borrowed from in the early days. [CENTER][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/kof_orochi_1.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The first thing that springs to mind when it comes to 2-D fighting games is of course the old classic Street Fighter series and when the series first started out in 1994, you'd have been forgiven for mistaking the two. But while there are some real similarities between these series, King of Fighters stand it's own ground and is a very good series. It was one of the first fighting games to implement the tag system for example, which was made popular through such titles as Marvel vs. Capcom 2, where you pick a few fighters for each match and switch between them when you felt the need, making use of their individual life bars and requiring your opponent to defeat all three players before the round would end. This may seem a bit basic these days, but back when these games first came out, it was quite a big thing. [CENTER][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/kof_orochi_2.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] To be honest, to those used to playing games such as Dead or Alive and Soul Calibur, this series may seem a little dated, but as a collection, this is a massive achievement throught the eyes of anyone old enough to have enjoyed the games first time round. For nostalgia reasons alone this game is well worth having and for addictiveness and playability, it is streets ahead of a lot of the more modern fighters, especially llayer versus player, which offers hours of scraming and ranting between mates. What you get with this collection is a near perfect replication of the original games, with all the original moves being included and with each version offering little improvements from it's predecessor, with new characters added, better graphics, but the same great gameplay. Obviously there are some differences between the original series and this compilation though, for a start the controls on the Wii are completely different, but much more familiar feeling than you'd imagine and of course you can mix and match the controls on the Wii anyway, so if one setup doesn't suit you, you can change it to what fits you best. By default, the nunchuk and A & B buttons on the control the movements, which felt a little awkward, but hey, you can always plug in a trusty controller, which feels much more natural. [CENTER][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/kof_orochi_3.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] One word of warning though, don't expect sexy smooth graphics if your playing the game on a 42" HDTV, because you will be a little dissapointed, these games where never intended for such big screens, therefore blowing them up so big causes pixelation. Using a 21" computer montitor however has been plenty smooth enough for my purposes. The Wii version of King of Fighters: The Orochi Saga is undoubtedly still the same great playing experience that is available for the PS2 and for the older gamer looking to relieve those past coin-op arcade glory days this will be a great experience, but of course, most will probably be sickened a little by the less than stimulating visuals. But as has been said many many times, there is much more to a game than eye candy and this series has it in abundance, the playability seriously makes up for lack of modern graphics. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Scoring Details For King of Fighters: The Orochi Saga[/B] [B]Graphics[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/60.jpg[/IMG] The graphics are no let down for a game series that spans 15 years back, but by comparison to todays games, they do look dated and do pixelate on a larger screen. They do not stop the games from being thoroughly enjoyable though as you soon forget about the visuals and get into the action. [B]Sound[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/70.jpg[/IMG] The sounds are great in places and pretty poor at times. Some great original voice overs will send a shiver down the spine of fans of the series and there are a few pleasing tracks playing along in the background. [B]Gameplay[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/90.jpg[/IMG] When these games came out originally, they were the type that would always get played, over and over again, because of the simple concept and easy gamplay, nothing has changed, the series is just as playable and fun and therefore is going to be getting played lots, even if for short periods. [B]Lastability[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/80.jpg[/IMG] The differences between each of the different games is not particularly noticable, except fans of the series who will instantly spot them, but that does't matter. You can pick up the disk, put it in and be fighting very quickly and for a bit of casual fun, that alone gives this a very good chance of being played time and time again. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Overall[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/75.jpg[/IMG] Worth having in any collection, but a must have for fighter fans and old school gamers.

Skimming Stones

Detomah — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:50:00 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [B]About Jacanda[/B] (Their words) "Immaculately played and warmly produced" (Venue CD review) "World class" (Bristol Rocks CD Review) "Warm melodies and emotive songwriting.......classic pop songs" (Subba-Cultcha) . "Folk-tinged pop songs spiked with warmth and heart....a convincing and graceful performance" (www.ukmusicreview.co.uk) Jacanda is the new band from Bristol-based artist Chris Pritchett. Chris has been described as a "formidable singer-songwriter" (Songwriter Showcase London)" and a "tuneful, polished, intelligent songsmith" (Decode Magazine), and has written and performed with several artists as well as promoting his solo material. Formed in Bristol in January 2006, Jacanda is a vibrant extension of Chris Pritchett's classic folk-pop songwriting, calling to mind the memorable lyrics and melodic warmth of Neil Finn and Crowded House. World music rhythms and jazz-inflected piano and sax are woven into Chris' delicate guitar and folk storytelling to create a refreshingly warm take on classic mature pop music. "Back to the sky" features 10 full production songs recorded from July - September 2006 at Lakeside Studios in Bristol, with the band's instrumentation complemented by sprinkles of cello, mandolin and bass, as well as James and Chris' glorious harmonies. The subject matter ranges from lost love and wasted opportuntities (Wheels) to humanitarian protest over the situation in Darfur (Roundabout), but always keeping to the idea of the circular nature of life. Nowhere is this more appropriately demonstrated than in the standout "Outside to in", which deals with the subject of death in a redemptive and uplifting way, before washing the tears away with one of the finest sax solos you'll ever hear. [B]Band Website[/B] www.jacandamusic.com [B]Band Members[/B] Chris Pritchett Guitar voice Ed Body and Steven Beek Percussion Kev Hawthorn Piano James Phillips Sax, voice Nick Pritchett Guitar, cello, voice [B]Influences[/B] Neil Finn, Seth Lakeman, James Taylor, David Gray, Tom Mcrae, Crosy, Stills & Nash, Eagles, Gerry Rafferty, Neal Morse, Steven Wilson, Peter Gabriel [B]Sounds Like Have a listen.....[/B] folky, rocky, soppy, proggy, but always acoustic-y [B]Record Label[/B] Emubands [B]EAN NUMBER[/B] 5060109094350 [B]Tracklist[/B] [LIST=1][*]Ashes [*]Shade of an ordinary life [*]You're gone [*]Skimming stones [*]The picture [*]Believe [*]Shattered [*]Walls [*]Runaway heart [*]Clocks[/LIST] [b]Official Description[/b] Following the release of their first album, 'Back to the Sky' in 2006, Jacanda are back with a brand new album titled 'Skimming Stones'. 'Skimming Stones' expands on the folk-pop blueprint of 'Back to the Sky', offering more variety in the arrangements and adding subtle programming touches and strings to the acoustic core of songs Chris thinks are his best yet. Phil Beer (Show of Hands) pops up to lend some fiddle as well. Jacanda's lyrical endeavours range from real world tragedy in the Amish community (Shattered), arguing and estrangement (Walls) to a strange psychotic fantasy involving doing unpleasant things to noisy and disruptive people on public transport ("Ashes" � probably best just to hear it). "Skimming Stones" also sees saxophonist James and bassist Nick turning in cosmic lead vocal performances, on the pithy break-up song "Shade of an ordinary life" and the wistful "Believe" respectively. [B]Total Formats Description and Opinion[/B] Having recieved and loved Jacanda's debut album, when I was informed the new album was coming out soon, I was quite excited, it was a fair while in coming, but in my opinion well worth the wait. It's a second album, second album's are well known and documented as normally being very iffy and generally pretty poor, suffering from second album syndrome, this one however is a massive surprise, it's nothing short of brilliant. Of course, liking folk and soft rock definately helps, but this crosses over into being genuinely likeable for mainstream listeners of fine music, it's certainly not as one uneducated reviewer wrote "bargain bin" music. Which leads me on... I've read other reviews about Jacanda, some saying that the voices are too perfect and that the music is only good if you are a major fan of folk. The irony of these less than appealing reviews, is that the only people that seem to say a single bad word about Jacanda are sites and reviewers that would be better off, well, streering very much clear of music all together, to put it very politely. This is an album, which in my opinion people should definately give a chance, I will say it one last time... FOLK! It is definately more likeable if you like that kind of music. I've seen bands come and go over the years, many which could have made it, many which did make it and a mountain of bands that never got close to even the first step. Jacanda in my opinion are certainly a band the deserve to make it and in time, I think will. Of course, if you are into Girls Aloud, your probably wasting your time even reading this. At the very least, go and have a listen to their music over on their myspace webpage http://www.myspace.com/jacanda and decide for yourselves whether you like Jacandas sound or not. Don't just pass it on by, it's better than that. [center][IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/divide.jpg[/IMG][/center] [B]Rating[/B] [IMG]http://www.totalformat.com/images/reviews/ratings/70.jpg[/IMG] An album that is definately worth a listen to. Although the sound will not be to the taste of everyone.

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

Detomah — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:00:46 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: Zero Mostel, Buster Keaton, Phil Silvers and an all-star cast scam their way through this boisterous romp amidst gorgeous girls, mistaken identities, stunning surprises, cunning disguises and great Sondheim songs. [b]Special Features[/b] Original theatrical trailer Interactive menus Scene selection [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford, Michael Hordern, Annette Andre, Roy Kinnear, Alfie Bass, Frank Thornton, Peter Butterworth, Jon Pertwee & Ingrid Pitt Director Richard Lester Certificate PG Year 1966 Screen Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital Surround Additional Languages Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono: French ; German ; Italian ; Spanish Subtitles Danish ; Dutch ; English for the hearing impaired ; Finnish ; French ; German for the hearing impaired ; Greek ; Italian ; Norwegian ; Spanish ; Swedish Duration 1 hour and 35 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

A Force Of One

Detomah — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:57:50 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: He hears the silence. He see's the darkness. He's the only one who can stop the killing. A Force Of One brings to the screen the first full contact Karate bout to be shown in a Hollywood movie.In this all-action thriller, Matt Logan (Chuck Norris) six times undefeated World Champion is enlisted by the California State Police Department to assist in the investigation of a multi-million dollar cocaine trafficking ring.At first reluctant to help, Logan is gently persuaded by undercover D.E.A agent Amanda Rust.In an electrifying climax, Matt Logan duels with his nemesis Bill "Superfoot" Wallace - a conflict that only one of them will walk away from alive ... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Chuck Norris & Ron O'Neal Director Paul Aaron Certificate 18 years and over Year 1979 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby (2.0) Stereo Duration 1 hour 30 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

A Fistful Of Hell

Detomah — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:55:58 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: This cop doesn't carry a gun. His fists are loaded! Robbery. Murder. Suicide. Blackmail. Prostitution. You name it, in twenty years of service on the homicide squad Flatfoot has dealt with it. All this has been done without the help of firearms, due to the unfortunate accident in his career. Flatfoot relies on his fists, which are as lethal as any weapon. But it is his fists that land him in hot water when he discovers a ring of dealers pushing drugs at young kids. His superiors don't believe him, and he is thrown off the force! He decides to taken action on his own by starting a gang war which makes Chicago in the thirties look like a Sunday school picnic! [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Bud Spencer, Adalberto Maria Merli, Raymond Pellegrin & Juliette Mayniel Director Steno Certificate 15 years and over Year 1974 Screen Widescreen 16:9 Languages English - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono Duration 1 hour and 32 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

48 Hours

Detomah — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:25:59 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy make one of the most unusual and entertaining teams ever in Walter Hill's roller-coaster thriller, 48 HRS. Nolte is a roughedged cop after two vicious cop-killers. He can't do it without the help of smooth and dapper Murphy, who is serving time for a half-million dollar robbery. This unlikely partnership trades laughs as often as punches as both pursue their separate goals: Nolte wants the villains; Murphy wants his money and some much-needed female companionship. Watch for Murphy's hilarious scene in a redneck country-western bar - you'll want to see it again and again. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Annette O'Toole, Frank McRea, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, Sonny Landham, Brion James & Tara King Director Walter Hill Certificate 18 years and over Year 1982 Screen Widescreen 1.85:1 Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Additional Languages German ; Hungarian Subtitles English For The Hard Of Hearing ; English ; Swedish ; Danish ; Norwegian ; Dutch ; German ; Finnish ; Bulgarian Duration 1 hour and 33 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players

44 Minutes

Detomah — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:34 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: The most intense shoot-out in LAPD history In North Hollywood on a calm summer day in 1997, fifty police officers were defenseless against two lone gunmen armed with AK 47 assault rifles and full military body armor. Only their extreme courage, valor and training put and end to the massacre inspiring a new motto for the L.A.P.D. - "The Day Willpower Beat Firepower." Based on the true story of the North Hollywood shootout. [b]Technical Details [/b] Actors Michael Madsen, Ron Livingston, Ray Baker, Douglas Spain, Andrew Bryniarski & Mario Van Peebles Director Yves Simoneau Certificate 15 years and over Year 2003 Screen Widescreen Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Duration 1 hour 22 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

15 Minutes

Detomah — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:59:04 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: Some people will kill for their 15 minutes. Now two of New York's finest must stop the media madness. Seasoned celebrity homicide detective Eddie Fleming (Robert DeNiro) teams up with young arson investigator Jordy Warsaw (Edward Burns) to hunt down headline-hungry killers who dare to videotape their crimes... [b]Special Features [/b] Two documentaries: 'The Tabloid Stars' and 'Does Crime Pay?' Deleted Scenes (With Commentary) Footage From An Actor's Perspective Rehearsal Scenes Trailers Music Video Interactive Menu Scene Access [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Robert De Niro, Edward Burns, Kelsey Grammer, Avery Brooks, Melina Kanakaredes, James Handy, Kim Cattrall, David Alan Grier, Charlize Theron, Roseanne & Karel Roden Director John Herzfeld Certificate 18 years and over Year 2001 Screen Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) ; DTS Subtitles English Duration 1 hour and 56 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

1492 - Conquest Of Paradise

Detomah — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:56:58 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: Gerard Depardieu plays Christopher Columbus in Ridley Scott�s film about the humble explorer who chanced upon a new world while searching for an ocean route to Asia. Columbus faced much hardship on his daunting nautical voyage, and once the fanfare of his discovery died down, he was left to die in obscurity. This was one of three films about Columbus to hit the screens in 1992, the 500th anniversary of the original voyage. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Angela Molina, Armand Assante, Fernando Rey, Frank Langella, Gerard Depardieu, Loren Dean, Michael Wincott, Sigourney Weaver, Tcheky Karyo, Steven Waddington & Arnold Vosloo Director Ridley Scott Certificate 15 years and over Year 1992 Screen Widescreen 2.35:1 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Subtitles English For The Hearing Impaired Duration 2 hours and 29 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

A

Detomah — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:50:18 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: Ultra lunatic girl duo Afrirampo have neatly filled a long-standing idiot-savant gap on the Osaka underground scene. The girl's career to date has been unprecedented: Since their formation as a duo in 2002, the two sisters of Osaka's Afrirampo have enjoyed something of a meteoric rise through the avant-rock underground, recording with Acid Mothers Temple and touring with Lightning Bolt and Sonic Youth. Though their national origin will surely prompt impulsive comparisons to Melt Banana or early Boredoms, there's something entirely unique going on within Afrirampo's free-form, primal garage-stomps. Afrirampo ( the name translates loosely yet accurately to "naked rock" ) is comprised of guitarist Oni and drummer Pikachu, both of whom add wild, lustful vocals that occasionally reach pitches of near-cartoonish intensity. [b]Track List[/b] Uchira Wo KO Sasetemiro Afriampo Oni-Pika Heart DoDoDoDo Kawaii Watashi Akan Konomama Kaesanai Natsu Ga Kita Yuki-Chan

2nd Brigade

Detomah — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:46:41 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: Atmos is a psychedelic trance artist from Sweden whose real name is Tomasz Balicki. Tomasz is originally from Poland. He is most famous for his 1998 hit, "Klein Aber Doctor", and his 2001 hit, "The Only Process", each released on various compilations. Atmos, along with other Swedish artists like Noma, Vibrasphere and Human Blue, was responsible for introducing and popularizing the new, minimal and progressive, form of psytrance circa 2000. His music is characterized by a combination of deep pulsating beats and basslines with subtle, understated melodies and soaring atmospheric sounds, as heard especially on his debut album "Headcleaner". Atmos' 2004 "2nd Brigade" album seems to target a more mainstream audience than his previous work, and is a good example of progressive dance music. [b]Track List[/b] Raumwelt Signal Al Bummer KNS Metro Deluxe Umbau Scent Of A Tunnel Transmission In Vain Ordinary Weekend

Twenty Four Hour Roadside Resistance

Detomah — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:43:26 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: 24 Hour Roadside Resistance is an album by the political-ska punk band Against All Authority; first released in 2000. The album contains a two-and-a-half minute spoken word track (the second half of 'The Source of Strontium 90') from a member of the Radiation and Public Health Project about the risks of radioactive fallout from nuclear power plants for children in South Florida. [b]Track List[/b] 24 Hour Roadside Resistance Dinkas When I Close My Eyes Pestilent Existence Committing The Truth Nothing To Lose I Think You Think Too Much The Next Song Ugly Desires Killing The Truth Policeman I'm Weak Inside Stuck In A Rut The Excuse The Source Of Strontium 90

I Am Legend

Detomah — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:25:33 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: The last man on earth is not alone. Will Smith portrays that lone survivor in I Am Legend, the action epic fusing heart pounding excitement with a mind blowing vision of a desolated Manhattan. Some how immune to an unstoppable, incurable virus, military virologist Robert Neville (Smith) is now the last human survivor in New York City and maybe the world. But he is not alone. Mutant plague victims lurk in the shadows... watching Neville's every move... waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind's last hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find an antidote using his own immune blood. But he knows he is outnumbered... and quickly running out of time. [b]Technical Details[/b] [b]Actors[/b] Will Smith, Alice Braga, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Charlie Tahan & Willow Smith [b]Director[/b] Francis Lawrence [b]Certificate[/b] 15 years and over [b]Year[/b] 2007 [b]Screen[/b] Widescreen [b]Languages[/b] English - Dolby Digital (5.1) [b]Duration[/b] 1 Hour and 36 Minutes (approx) [b]Region[/b] Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

An Eye For An Eye

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:02:29 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Scene selection Trailer Interactive menus [b]Review[/b] Chuck Norris doesn't need a weapon... he is a weapon! A classic Chuck Norris revenge tale, 'An Eye For An Eye' also stars Christopher Lee, and Richard Rowntree and begs the question 'What makes an ex-cop take the law into his own hands?' Chuck Norris plays Sean Kane in this fast and furious Martial Arts movie. A witness to the brutal slaying of his partner, Kane is forced to leave the police force. He embarks on a one-man vendetta to avenge the murder. The trail leads Kane into unexpectedly high places and enormous danger, but Kane doesn't need a weapon - he is a weapon! [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Chuck Norris ; Christopher Lee ; Richard Roundtree ; Matt Clark ; Mako ; J.E. Freeman ; Professor Toru Tanaka ; Rosalind Chao Director Steve Carver Certificate 18 years and over Year 1981 Screen 16:9 Languages English ; German ; Spanish ; Italian - Dolby Digital (2.0) Subtitles German; Italian ; Spanish ; Portuguese ; Danish ; Finnish ; Swedish Duration 1 hour and 40 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

An Angel At My Table

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:01:13 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] 3 Interviews with Jane Campion Theatrical Trailer Filmographies Janet Frame Biography Stills Gallery [b]Review[/b] This sprawling, detailed film by Jane Campion tells the true story of Janet Frame, a painfully sensitive girl who managed to escape a dreary rural upbringing and eight years in a mental hospital to become New Zealand's premier poet. The film unfolds as a trilogy, with each section based on a different Frame autobiography. 'To the Is-Land' chronicles her childhood and awkward teenage years. 'An Angel at My Table' focuses on her time as a teacher and her horrifying mental institution experience. 'The Envoy from Mirror City' finds Frame an emerging, critically lauded writer traveling on a grant in Europe and finding love for the first time. This acclaimed film debuted on New Zealand TV as a miniseries and was later edited for feature-length release internationally. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Kerry Fox ; Alexia Keogh ; Karen Fergusson ; Iris Churn Director Jane Campion Certificate 15 years and over Year 1990 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono Duration 2 hours and 31 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Amores Perros

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:59:49 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Additional Scenes with Commentary by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (Director) and Guillermo Arriaga (Writer) Behind the Scenes Three Music Videos Theatrical Trailer Campaign Development Scene Selection Interactive Menus [b]Review[/b] 'Amores Perros' is a bold, intensely emotional, and ambitious story of lives that collide in a Mexico City car crash. Inventively structured as a triptych of overlapping and intersecting narratives, this blisteringly intense film explores the lives of disparate characters who are catapulted into unforeseen dramatic situations instigated by the seemingly inconsequential destiny of a dog named Cofi. In 'Octavio and Susana,' Cofi's teenage owner enters his dog into the brutal world of dog fighting to raise money for his elopement with his brother's young and appealing wife. Cofi's near-fatal injury prompts a reckless car chase that ends abruptly and violently. In 'Daniel and Valeria,' a middle-aged businessman discovers that dreams can become nightmares after he abandons his family to set up housekeeping with a beautiful young model who is tragically transformed by the crash. Finally, in 'El Chivo and Maru,' a revolutionary-turned-assassin witnesses the accident and finds that it leads him to an unexpected and life-altering moral epiphany. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Emilio Echevarria ; Gael Garcia Bernal ; Goya Toledo ; Alvaro Guerrero ; Vanessa Bauche ; Jorge Salinas Director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Certificate 18 years and over Year 2000 Screen Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic Languages Spanish - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Subtitles English Duration 2 hours and 27 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

American Yakuza

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:58:15 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] In America, they call it the Mafia. In Japan, they call it Yakuza. When they meet, they call it war! Viggo Mortensen and Michael Nouri star in this explosive action-thriller about the first American accepted into the savage brotherhood of Japan's criminal underworld. Sent to infiltrate the American arm of the Yakuza, FBI agent Nick Davis (Mortensen) rises through the ranks of assassins and is soon adopted into the powerful Tendo crime family. His work brings him into brutal conflict with not only the Italian mob, run by Dino Campanela (Nouri) and hotheaded enforcer Vic (Nicky Katt, Boiler Room), but also a hard-nosed FBI task force guided by unscrupulous Agent Littman (Robert Forster, Jackie Brown). Caught dead centre in a war between the Yakuza, the mob, and the FBI, Davis must decide what's more important: his old loyalties' or his new bond of blood. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Viggo Mortensen ; Franklyn Ajaye ; Robert Forster ; Ryo Ishibashi ; Michael Nouri ; Yuji Okumoto ; Nicky Katt Director Frank Coppello Certificate 18 years and over Year 1995 Screen Widescreen Languages English Duration 1 hour and 35 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

American Splendor

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:57:21 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Exclusive intros to DVD extras from Harvey Pekar Audio commentaries with directors and cast "Harvey Meets BBC Collective" interview with Harvey Pekar Sundance Channel's "Road To Splendor" featurette Deleted scenes Trailers Interactive menu Scene access [b]Review[/b] Harvey is a file clerk at the local hospital and a music enthusiast in his spare time. He has thousands of books and LPs and scours the markets for additions to his collection. At one of these sales he meets a fellow enthusiast who years later is to find success in underground comics. Years later Harvey is inspired to do the same... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Paul Giamatti ; Hope Davis ; Chris Ambrose ; James Urbaniak ; Harvey Pekar ; Donal Logue ; Molly Shannon Director Shari Springer Berman ; Robert Pulcini Certificate 15 years and over Year 2003 Languages English Duration 1 hour and 37 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

American Soldiers

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:56:22 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Trailer [b]Review[/b] What started as a routine day became a fight for survival. Iraq 2004: During a routine sortie a US patrol is ambushed and the young soldiers are forced to put their training and skills into action fast. A determined foe with superior local knowledge, the Fedayeen insurgents soon draw them into close quarter combat and a desperate fight for survival.... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Curtis Morgan ; Eddie Della Siepe ; Michael Belisaro ; Philippe Buckland ; Michael Challenor ; Ben Gilbank ; Brett Ryan ; Paul Sturino ; Kevin Walker Director Sidney J. Furie Certificate 15 years and over Year 2005 Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Duration 1 hour and 39 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

American Me

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:55:22 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Regions 2/4 [b]Review[/b] A life of violence is traced from the Zoot Suit riots of the 1940s to the bloody streets of the 1990s. Three homeboys, Santana, Mundo and JD, born in a crucible of poverty, create the capitalist dream in their own way as powerful gang members. Jailed in their youth, they control the streets from the cellblock. After his release, Santana wavers between his old lifestyle and a fresh beginning with a new love. The question is, are those old habits too deeply rooted for him to escape from? And does he really want to give it all up... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Danny De La Paz ; Sal Lopez ; Vira Montes ; Roberto Martin Marquez ; Dyana Ortelli ; Panchito Gomez ; Edward James Olmos ; William Forsythe ; Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa ; Pepe Serna ; Steve Wilcox ; Richard Coca ; Evelina Fernandez ; Daniel Haro Director Edward James Olmos Certificate 18 years and over Year 1992 Screen Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic Languages English ; Italian ; Russian ; Spanish - Dolby Digital Surround Subtitles English; Danish ; Spanish ; Finnish ; Norwegian ; Swedish ; Italian Duration 2 hours (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

American Gothic

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:54:09 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] A group of yuppies charter a plane for a camping getaway, only to find themselves making an emergency landing on an isolated island. They are taken in for the night by the only inhabitants, the rabidly-religious "Ma & Pa", who seem trapped in a Rockwellian time-warp. This proves to be every bit as unpleasant as it seems. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Rod Steiger ; Yvonne De Carlo ; Sarah Torgov ; Janet Wright ; Michael J. Pollard Director John Hough Certificate 18 years and over Year 1988 Languages English Duration 1 hour 25 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

American Dreamer

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:53:18 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] She was an ordinary housewife until her trip to Paris turned into an extraordinary adventure. A bored housewife with writing aspirations enters a mystery writing contest to win a free trip for two to Paris. When she unexpectedly wins, her officious and neglectful husband refuses to go with her so she leaves alone. Once there, she falls in front of a car driven by the Spanish ambassador and awakens thinking she is Rebecca Ryan, the heroine in a series of pulp mysteries. As Rebecca, she has numerous adventures - including falling in love... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Coral Browne ; Giancarlo Giannini ; James Staley ; JoBeth Williams ; Tom Conti ; Christopher Daniel Barnes ; Lucas Belvaux Director Rick Rosenthal Certificate PG Year 1984 Screen Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Subtitles Arabic ; Bulgarian ; Croatian ; Czech ; Dutch ; English ; English for the hearing impaired ; Finnish ; French ; Greek ; Hebrew ; Hungarian ; Icelandic ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Romanian ; Slovenian ; Turkish Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Amelie

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:52:20 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Audio commentary by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet Interactive menu Scene access [b]Review[/b] She'll change your life. Amelie Poulain (Audrey Tautou) is a young woman who glides through the streets of Paris: observing. With wide eyes and a tiny grin, she sees the world in a magical light, discovering minor miracles every day. A shy girl whose favorite moments are spent alone skimming stones into the water, Amelie was raised by a pair of eccentrics who falsely diagnosed her with a heart problem at the age of six and so limited her exposure to the outside world. Now a free and independent woman, Amelie wears a bob that curls in every direction and dresses in red. With a job in a cafe and an aptitude for spying on her neighbors, Amelie entertains herself by enacting a series of homemade, kindhearted practical jokes. Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (who co-directed 'Delicatessen' and 'The City Of Lost Children' with Marc Caro) presents 'Amelie', a gorgeous and inventive film. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Audrey Tautou ; Mathieu Kassovitz ; Rufus ; Lorella Cravotta ; Claire Maurier ; Isabelle Nanty ; Dominique Pinon ; Serge Merlin ; Jamel Debbouze ; Yolande Moreau ; Urbain Cancellier Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet Certificate 15 years and over Year 2001 Screen Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic Languages French - Dolby Digital (5.1) ; DTS 6.1 Subtitles English Duration 1 hour and 56 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Amar Akbar Anthony

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:51:02 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] Kishanlal was a chauffeur to Robert though sometimes Robert would drive. So it was that one day Robert kills someone in an accident. Swearing that he would take care of Kishanlal's family if Kishanlal would take the blame, the chauffeur goes to jail. As time goes by Robert does not honour his pledge and the family split up losing touch with eachother. Years pass before they all reunite, and the sons plot to avenge their father..... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Vinod Khanna ; Rishi Kapoor Certificate PG Languages Hindi Subtitles English Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Alone In The Dark

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:09:35 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] 'Into The Dark - The Making Of' 'Shedding A Light - The Visual Effects' Commentary with director Uwe Boll Storyboard to screen Trivia Music videos [b]Review[/b] Evil awakens. Edward Carnby (Christian Slater) is a private investigator specializing in unexplainable supernatural phenomena. His cases delve into the dark corners of the world, searching for truth in the occult remnants of ancient civilizations. Now, the greatest mystery of his past is about to become the most dangerous case he has ever faced. With the help of his ex-girlfriend, archaeologist Aline Cedrac (Tara Reid), and his bitter rival, government agent Richard Burke (Stephen Dorff), Edward is about to learn that just because you don't believe in something doesn't mean it cannot kill you! [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Christian Slater ; Stephen Dorff ; Tara Reid ; Frank C. Turner ; Mathew Walker ; Will Sanderson ; Mark Acheson ; Ed Anders ; Francoise Yip Director Uwe Boll Certificate 15 years and over Year 2005 Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) ; DTS Duration 1 hour and 35 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

All-American Murder

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:08:10 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]pecial Features[/b] Gallery [b]Review[/b] Artie Logan (Schlatter) is about to enter a jungle of sex, sleaze and murder. He's going to college! Christopher Walken stars in this suspense-filled thriller that explores the dark and twisted obsessions of a brutal killer. The killer's world is a world where the line between right and wrong is a jagged one.... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Christopher Walken ; Charlie Schlatter ; Josie Bissett ; Joanna Cassidy ; Richard Kind ; Mitchell Anderson ; J.C. Quinn ; Amy Davis Director Anson Williams Certificate 18 years and over Year 1992 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Subtitles None listed Duration 1 hour and 31 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

All Over Me

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:07:02 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Interactive menus Scene selection Trailers [b]Review[/b] Raw, real, and rockin', this is the story of two girls' struggle to find friendship and love in a world where kids don't count. Living on the edge in New York City, they discover there's only one thing they can rely on...each other. Starring Alison Folland. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Alison Folland ; Tara Subkoff ; Cole Hauser ; Wilson Cruz ; Ann Dowd ; Leisha Hailey ; Pat Briggs ; Shawn Hatosy ; Vincent Pastore Director Alex Sichel Certificate 15 years and over Year 1997 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Duration 1 hour and 35 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Al's Lads

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:05:40 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Interactive menus Scene selection [b]Review[/b] Adventure drama set in 1927 Chicago surrounding Jimmy and his two Liverpool pals who work as lowly waiters on the Mauretania, steaming towards America. They soon become involved in a gin selling racket and before long they are working for legendary gangster Al Capone... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Marc Warren ; Ralph Little ; Richard Roundtree ; Ricky Tomlinson ; Kirsty Mitchell ; Al Sapienza Director Richard Standeven Certificate 15 years and over Languages English Subtitles None listed Duration 1 hour and 44 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Airheads

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:04:42 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Theatrical trailer Interactive menu Scene access [b]Review[/b] The amps are on, but nobody's home. In this hilarious spoof of the music industry, three intelligently challenged rock 'n' rollers (Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler) decide to take drastic action after their music continually falls on deaf ears. They break into a radio station, hoping to get their demo played on the air. But when the deejay (Joe Mantegna) and station manager (Michael McKean) refuse to play their song, the boys have no choice but to take the entire radio station hostage. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Steve Buscemi ; Brendan Fraser ; Adam Sandler ; Chris Farley ; Joe Mantegna ; Michael McKean ; Judd Nelson ; Michael Richards ; Ernie Hudson ; Amy Locane ; Nina Siemaszko ; David Arquette ; Harold Ramis Director Michael Lehmann Certificate 15 years and over Year 1994 Screen Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (4.0) Subtitles Danish, English for the hearing impaired, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish Duration 1 hour and 28 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Affliction

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:03:03 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] Wade Whitehouse is frightened to death of following in his father's footsteps. Wade Whitehouse (Nick Nolte) is at a turning point in his life. People order him around everywhere he turns, from his demanding boss, to his ex-wife who won't let him see his daughter, to his ageing, violent alcoholic father (Academy Award winner James Coburn). For Wade the future looks bleak, until his quiet New Hampshire town is shattered by the death of a Boston union official in a deer hunt led by Wade's friend Jack. The incident is written off as an accident, but Wade suspects that Jack is guilty of murder. Solving the crime becomes Wade's obsession and his last opportunity to redeem himself in the eyes of the town, his ex-wife, his father, and - most of all - himself. Featuring an impressive star cast, 'Affliction' is a tense and compelling psycho-drama from Paul Schrader, screenwriter of 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull', and director of 'American Gigolo'. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Nick Nolte ; James Coburn ; Sissy Spacek ; Willem Dafoe ; Mary Beth Hurt ; Jim True ; Brigid Tierney ; Tim Post Director Paul Schrader Certificate 15 years and over Year 1997 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Duration 1 hour 50 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Ae Fond Kiss

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:02:15 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Audio commentary from director Ken Loach Deleted scenes 'Making Of' featurette Interview with director Ken Loach Bloopers Trailer [b]Review[/b] Casim is a second generation Pakistani from Glasgow. Working as a DJ in Glasgow's coolest venues, Casim dreams of buying his own club. His parents Tariq and Sadia are devout Muslims and plan for him to marry his beautiful cousin Jasmine, who is soon to arrive in the UK. Plans go awry when Casim meets Roisin. A teacher at his sister Tahara's school, Roisin is different from any girl he's ever met. She's gorgeous, intelligent and definitely possesses a mind of her own. She and Casim soon fall deeply in love. But Casim knows all too well that, even if he wasn't due to marry, his parents would never accept a 'goree' - a white girl. As a Catholic, Roisin finds that her own community isn't very supportive either. When their relationship is discovered, the repercussions of the scandal reach far and wide and sparks fly as cultures clash and personalities collide. Winner of 2 awards at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Cesar award for Best European Union Film. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Atta Yaqub ; Eva Birthistle ; Shamshad Akhtar ; Ahmad Riaz ; Shamshad Akhtar ; Ghizala Avan ; Shabana Bakhsh ; Shy Ramsan ; Gary Lewis ; Gerard Kelly ; John Yule ; Emma Friel ; Director Ken Loach Certificate 15 years and over Year 2004 Screen Widescreen 1.85:1 Anamorphic Languages English Duration 1 hour and 40 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Adam And Steve

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:01:00 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Audio commentary from Craig Chester, Malcolm Gets and producer George Bendele 'Making Of' featurette Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary from the director 'Learn The Battle Dance' featurette Gag reel [b]Review[/b] The romantic trajectory of two people struggling to make love work in spite of overwhelming odds. Having met in the '80s after a disastrous one night stand, Adam and Steve don't recognize each other when they meet again fifteen years later. With the help of their best friends - a formerly obese stand-up comic, Rhonda, and straight guy ladies man, Michael - our protagonists fall in love only to realize, a year into their relationship, that they met before and unwittingly changed the course of each other's lives that fatefull night in the 80's. Now the question is - can they accept this and incorporate it into their current understanding of each other? Or more importantly, can they hold hands on the street without being beaten up? [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Parkey Posey ; Chris Kattan ; Craig Chester ; Malcolm Gets ; Steve Geary ; Sally Kirkland ; Jack Plotnick ; Julie Hagerty ; Melinda Dillon Director Craig Chester Certificate 15 years and over Year 2005 Screen Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Duration 1 hour and 40 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Adam And Paul

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:59:50 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] Friends since they were small boys, Adam and Paul - who is who, we do not know - have withered into two hapless, desperate Dublin junkies, tied together by habit and necessity. The difference today is that Adam and Paul - already near rock bottom - have finally run out of luck, credit and friends. A stylized, downbeat comedy, the film follows the pair through a single day, which, like every other, is entirely devoted to the business of scrounging and robbing money for drugs. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Tom Murphy ; Mark O'Halloran ; Gavin Dowdall ; Luke Keeler ; Laurie Morton ; Sylvia Murray ; Gary Egan ; Dylan Grimes ; Deirdre Molloy ; Paul Roe ; Mary Murray Director Leonard Abrahamson Certificate 15 years and over Year 2004 Screen Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Acts Of Love

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:58:59 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] No love is safe from desire. Joseph (Dennis Hopper) is a small town teacher who has given up on both life and his tentative relationship with his childhood sweetheart Rosealee (Amy Irving). That is until he becomes caught up in a passionate affair with Catherine (Amy Locane), the vivacious 17 year old daughter of a gruff retired major (Gary Busey) and an alcoholic mother. As his steamy liasion with Catherine develops, Joseph begins to realise that anything is possible and, for the first time in his life, he must make a stand for what he believes... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Dennis Hopper ; Amy Irving ; Amy Locane ; Julie Harris ; Gary Busey ; Hal Holbrook ; Christopher Pettiet ; Priscilla Pointer ; Gail Cronauer Director Bruno Barreto Certificate 18 years and over Year 1996 Languages English Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Act Of Piracy

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:57:48 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] A large motor yacht becomes the focal point in this action tale when a group of mercenaries decide to capture the vessel. The original owner, who was delivering it to Sydney, Australia, is believed dead but is in fact very much alive, and determined to recover the yacht... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Gary Busey ; Belinda Bauer ; Ray Sharkey ; Nancy Mulford Director John 'Bud' Cardos Certificate 18 years and over Year 1988 Duration 1 hour and 40 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

According To Spencer

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:56:54 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]pecial Features[/b] Region 0 Chapter Search Featurette Biographies [b]Review[/b] Spencer had a crush on the adorable Melora when he was ten years old, but in those days she was unattainable. Fifteen years later, they meet again in Los Angeles when she crashes her car into his at a traffic light. When Spencer learns that they will both be working for the same advertising agency he has knows he has two missions to accomplish: to become the agencies superstar, and to win Melora's heart. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Brad Rowe ; Giovanni Ribisi ; Jesse Bradford ; David Krumholtz ; Adam Goldberg ; Precious Chong ; Marissa Ribisi ; Shane Edelman Director Shane Edleman Certificate 18 years and over Year 2001 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Subtitles None stated Duration 1 hour 35 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Acceptable Risk

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:55:44 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] Medical science meets the supernatural with deadly results! Based on the novel by Robin Cook. What caused the fits and hallucinations that sparked the Salem witch trials and executions? Dr. Edward Armstrong thinks he knows the secret, and thinks he can harness it to develop Ultra: a powerful new antidepressant that could provide its developers with untold wealth and power. Hard-pressed by their financial backers to bring Ultra on line, Edward and his development team short-circuit the testing process and begin experimenting with Ultra on themselves. The tests go unbelievably well, with only one apparent problem: some minor episodes of short-term memory loss. Certainly an acceptable risk for a drug that promises so much. But Kimberly Stewart, Armstrong's lover, begins to notice other, more disturbing changes in Edward and his co-workers. Changes that will lead her on a terrifying search for the truth - a search that may cost her life. Acceptable Risk is a window into that area of medical research where pure science and noble intentions collide with hard commercial realities - a perilous convergence where ethics, law and common sense lose their grip. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Chad Bruce ; Kelly Rutherford ; Sean Patrick Flanery ; Patricia McCormack ; Danielle Von Zerneck ; Phillip Troy Linger ; Yanna McIntosh ; Joy Tanner ; Scott Hylands Director William A Graham Certificate 12 years and over Year 2001 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Duration 1 hour 28 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

A.K.A.

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:54:36 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Disc 1 in standard single screen format (1 hour 55 minutes) Disc 2 in triptych format in which three separate frames run simultaneously (2 hours) Trailer [b]Review[/b] Thatcher's Britain, the 80's, Dean, a shy working class lad from Romford has been kicked out by his abusive father. He heads for London and meets up with gallery owner and society hostess Lady Gryffoyn, embarking on a new life of deception and duplicity. As Dean heads off to Europe and spends more of the upper classes' money, the fraud squad closes in on him. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Lindsey Coulson ; Matthew Leitch ; Diane Quick ; George Asprey ; Blake Ritson ; Bill Nighy Director Duncan Roy Certificate 18 years and over Languages English Duration 2 hours (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

A Way Of Life

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:53:02 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Original trailer [b]Review[/b] In the real world there are no happy endings A WAY OF LIFE centres on teenage mother Leigh-Anne Williams (Stephanie James); her brother Gavin (Nathan Jones), a seventeen year old desperately chasing love, and her two friends Robbie (Gary Sheppeard), a seventeen year old determined to move beyond his dead-end community and Stephen (Dean Wong), a fifteen year old yearning for a Welse identity. All of them function along the margins of society...until one day, paranoid, boredom, frustration and anger form a lethal combination. When her baby girl's future appears threatened, Leigh-Anne's Turkish Muslim neighbour becomes the target of pent up anger and humiliation. A ferocious murder takes place which is seemingly driven by racial hatred and in a moment, the four teenagers seal their fate. A violent yet powerful story of a young mother and her child, of teenage romance and friendship. A WAY OF LIFE draws you into a world of poverty, love, tenderness and hurt...a world which will challenge the way you look at life. [i]Winner of a Bafta for - Special Achievement by a British Director, Producer or Writer in their first Feature Film.[/i] [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Brenda Blethyn ; Michael Conway ; Marged Esli ; Gareth Gethyn Evans ; Lynsey France ; Trystan Gravelle ; Sara Gregory ; Marlene Griffiths Director Amma Asante Certificate 15 years and over Year 2004 Screen Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital Surround Duration 1 hour and 27 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

A Map Of The World

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:51:36 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Interactive menus Scene selection [b]Review[/b] Sigourney Weaver stars as Alice Goodwin, a mother of two and part-time school nurse who has moved from the city to help her husband, Howard (David Strathairn), run a farm in rural Wisconsin.Single minded and outspoken, Alice has her own way of looking at life and not everyone in the community takes to her.Tragedy strikes when Alice is minding the children of her best friend and neighbour, Theresa Collins (Julianne Moore), and Theresa'a two year old daughter Lizzy, strays into a pond and drowns. Alice has barely begun to recover from the event, which has left her guilt stricken and filled with self hatred, when she is arrested and accused of abusing a young boy at her school. Already on the verge of a nervous breakdown, she is plunged into an even worse nightmare as she is shunned by the community, spat on by her neighbours and left languishing in prison after Howard fails to raise the money for her bail. Weaver gives an extraordinarily penetrating performance which captures every shade of self-hatred, defiance, guilt, exasperation and impatience that Alice experiences. While dealing with the sort of subject matter that could easily see it turn into a soppy sentimental soap opera 'A Map Of The World' is a true cut above. This is a truly surprising, gripping and incredibly moving film. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Sigourney Weaver ; Julianne Moore ; Chloe Sevigny ; David Strathairn ; Arliss Howard ; Louise Fletcher Director Scott Elliot Certificate 15 years and over Year 1999 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Subtitles None listed Duration 2 hours and 5 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

A Bronx Tale

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:49:15 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] In his directorial debut, two-time Academy Award-Winner Robert De Niro stars as Lorenzo Anello, a hard-working bus driver, who must stand up to the local mob boss if he is to keep his son from falling into a life of crime. The streets of the Bronx are a tough place for a kid to grow up, you learn fast or lose everything. Lorenzo's son Calogero learns about the virtues of hard, honest work from his father, who owns nothing but his integrity; but he learns about easy money and life on the streets from the man who owns them, a mobster called Sonny (Chazz Palminteri). Now Calogero must choose between earning respect like his father, or commanding it like Sonny. Always one step away from a broken bottle, a pistol whipping or a shotgun blast, one young man, torn between two worlds just a city block apart, is about to learn that the streets run two ways. For every cent of easy money, there's a tough, and sometimes deadly, lesson to be learned. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Robert De Niro ; Chazz Palminteri ; Lillo Brancato ; Francis Capra ; Taral Hicks ; Kathrine Narducci ; Clem Caserta ; Alfred Sauchelli Jr. ; Frank Pietrangolare ; Joe Pesci ; Robert D'Andrea Director Robert De Niro Certificate 15 years and over Year 1993 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Duration 1 hour and 56 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

A Boy And His Dog

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:48:02 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Review[/b] The year is 2024 and after a fourth World War the earth is a desolate wasteland. Across this is nomadic loner Vic, hungrily searching for cans of food buried deep beneath the radioactive ash. His telepathic dog Blood depends on Vic for food but Vic needs Blood to locate something much more scarce: female companionship. After Blood sniffs out our particular woman, she seduces Vic and lures him back to an underground society where the old ways of life have been recreated. In this utopian scenario where all males are infertile, the virile Vic is in desperate demand to rebuild the population. However, with no dogs allowed, can he say goodbye to his only lifelong companion and is this newfound society really all it appears? This entertaining cult sci-fi comedy was directed by Peckinpah veteran, L.Q. Jones, and based on Harlan Ellison's novella; the prolific sci-fi short story writer, whose 'Demon With A Glass Hand' was credited as the inspiration for James Cameron's 'The Terminator', has also been involved in writing for 'Star Trek', 'Twilight Zone' and 'Babylon 5'. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Don Johnson ; Jason Robards ; Susanne Benton ; Tim McIntire (voice) ; Alvy Moore ; Helene Winstin ; Charles McGraw ; L.Q. Jones ; Hal Baylor Director L.Q. Jones Certificate 15 years and over Year 1975 Screen Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Subtitles None listed Duration 1 hour and 27 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

200 American

Detomah — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:45:49 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Interviews with the cast and crew Outtakes Theatrical trailer Director's commentary Scene selection [b]Review[/b] How Much Are You Worth? Conrad, a director at a high-powered advertising agency, is in mourning for his lost relationship. To ease the pain, he hires a male prostitute, Tyler, for $200 and finds himself in danger of falling in love again. Although Conrad is getting more involved, he understands things have to remain on a financial level and offers Tyler a job at the agency, on condition that he has sex with him twice a week. But the effects of Tyler's entry into the workforce have unforseen consequences for Conrad, his old boyfriend and the firm's senior art director. A subtly played and sexy comedy with a warm heart, mercifully miles away from the cliche 'man falls for hustler'. [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Matt Walton ; Sean Matic ; Anthony Ames ; John-Dylan Howard ; Mark Ford ; Gail Herendeen ; Lucy Smith ; Spencer Aste ; Justin Durishin Director Richard LeMay Certificate 15 years and over Screen Widescreen 16:9 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Stereo Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Forty Guns

Detomah — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:27:33 +0000

by: Detomah

Description: [b]Special Features[/b] Interactive menus Scene selection [b]Review[/b] An authoritarian rancher (Stanwyck) rules an Arizona county with a private posse of her hired guns. However, when a new lawman arrives to settle the disturbances in the State, the cattle queen finds her emotions interfering with her business for the first time... [b]Technical Details[/b] Actors Barbara Stanwyck ; Barry Sullivan ; Dean Jagger ; Hank Worden Director Samuel Fuller Certificate PG Year 1957 Languages English - Dolby Digital (2.0) Duration 1 hour and 18 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.