This September saw the long-awaited entry of gaming giant Sony into the motion-controlled gaming market following the Nintendo Wii’s success. Undoubtedly there is a demand for Sony to compete with Nintendo and widen the casual gaming market which they bring in the form of the PS Move. The Playstation 3 peripheral consists of a new generation Eye Toy, rebranded the PS EYE, which can detect the movement of 3D shapes, and a wand like controller. Much like the Wii then.
BY JAMES DOUGLAS
There is a certain air of mystery about Ray LaMontagne; videos are non-existent and interviews rare. In this era of constant celebrity information it could be a hindrance to be so elusive but this does not matter as the music on God Willin’… becomes ever more important as the only connection to his world.
BY CLAIRE WRIGHT
The organisers of this year’s Open House Festival certainly chose the right man to bring an amazing week-long celebration of live music to a close. Following a great, mellow set from British band Peggy Sue, Seasick Steve took to the stage shortly after 9pm on Sunday night. The ‘song and dance man’, as he describes himself, set about raising the roof of the marquee in Custom House Square with his own unique brand of foot-stomping, dirty ol’ American blues.
BY HEATHER MCGARRIGLE
From the trailers and teasers online you think you know exactly what you’re paying to see. That sort of B-movie popular in the 90s, with more gore and carefree nudity thrown in, the sheer audacity of Piranha is reeling in audiences worldwide.
BY LAURA SHEARER
Dear reader, as your trusted reviewer I feel compelled to be honest from the outset. A competent, well-liked, well-travelled band playing a moderately warmly received set in a bright, benign setting isn’t exactly the best material for an entertaining article. I just thought a warning would be…prudent. Anyway, all set? Good.
BY LORCAN MULLEN
It is amazing how such an incredible line-up could produce such an incredibly bad film. With a cast including Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Rob Schneider, ‘Grown ups’ would seem a certain treat for any movie buff. Unfortunately a great cast is wasted on a film without direction that consists almost entirely of dull one-liners.
BY CONNOR DALY
‘Certified copy’ is the new film by Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, best known for such films as ‘A taste of cherry’ and ‘Ten’. His first film made away from Iran, ‘Certified copy’ stars Juliette Binoche, winner of the Best Actress award at Cannes for her slightly overwrought performance here. Despite the plaudits concerning a tour de force performance from one of France’s premier actresses, there is something more interesting at work in this apparent romantic drama.
BY MATTHEW MCKERNAN