The release dates for singles go up until late February
with albums until May 2005.
The Best and Worst DVDs and Games of 2004...
As the year draws to a close, the time comes to look back on those DVDs watched
and games played over the past 12 months to see what made the grade and what
fell flat.
The DVDs reviewed online are as follows. For each title, the score given is
that for the film alone. For the overall score, taking into account the picture
and sound quality, as well as the extras, click on the link:
And the games reviewed online are below. For each title, the score given is
that for the enjoyment alone. For the overall score, taking into account the
graphics and sound quality, as well as the playability, click on the link:
Dan's Movie Digest: 2004 Retrospective Part 4 @ DVDfever.co.uk...
Between now and Xmas Day, we're continuing with
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen's look back at
the year in film, today including Blade: Trinity, The Phantom of the Opera, Lemony Snicket
and a look ahead to what's to come in 2005...
Ok, so that's the last regular update on DVDfever.co.uk for 2004
and we will be back for more on a daily basis from Monday January 10th 2005.
In the meantime, I'll still be updating the music charts, and look out shortly
for DVDfever Dom's best and worst of 2004 for movies and games.
Dan's Movie Digest: 2004 Retrospective Part 3 @ DVDfever.co.uk...
Between now and Xmas Day, we're continuing with
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen's look back at
the year in film, today including Collateral, Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow,
The Grudge and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page, and won't differ much from what's on in the rest
of the country.
The new films released this week include: National Treasure
and a review of Alien Vs Predator is online now.
Dan's Movie Digest: 2004 Retrospective Part 2 @ DVDfever.co.uk...
Between now and Xmas Day, we're continuing with
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen's look back at
the year in film, today including Kill Bill Vol.2, Harry Potter 3,
Bourne 2 and King Arthur... erm... 1.
Dan's Movie Digest: 2004 Retrospective @ DVDfever.co.uk...
In addition to the usual weekly movie digest, between now and Xmas Day,
we'll be bringing you all four parts of
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen's look back at
the year in film.
And, of course, don't stop reading there, because
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with his
regular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UK
top 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.
The release dates for singles go up until mid February
with albums until May 2005.
Marillion - Live on DVD...
Over the years this band has had quite a transformation, breaking away from
a figure-head of a lead singer, and these days selling most of their music
online, often asking their fans to pay for the tours and CDs in advance,
but it's a gig that certainly works, and
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
spins the DVD to see how this one fares.
The Bourne Supremacy - Matt Damon returns on DVD...
Released January 24th 2005:
No, you won't be able to get your hands on this action sequel until after the
New Year celebrations are well and truly over, but will this second film in
the series, again starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente and Brian Cox,
deliver the same thrills as last time?
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown! Peanuts on DVD...
I figured originally this was just another collection of a couple of old
cartoons featuring Snoopy and the regular gang, but while it does contain a
classic 1965 episode, there's also a new one centred around Linus and Lucy's
younger brother, Rerun, and he'll stop at nothing to make sure he's got a
Christmas canine companion.
Jason's Jukebox: The Top 40 hits that never were...
Confused? You won't be after you've read this, the final entry from
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Jason Maloney's
regular column, looking at the hits of yesterday, this time discovering those
flops that should've been a monster.
Want to chat about anything you've seen on this site, or just fancy a rant about
anything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presenting
your opinions!
Click on the Discussion Forum link on the left-hand menu now.
New DVDs out this week...
The following DVDs are out this week:
24th Day (12.99, Mosaic)
Foolproof (12.99, Momentum)
Jupiter Moon 3: Return To Space City (19.99, Oracle)
The Keeper (12.99, Momentum)
Playboy: Video Playmate Calendar 2005 (15.99, Medusa)
Harry for the Holidays, the American slang for 'Christmas', contains
16 Xmassy tracks, but how many of them are worth listening to?
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
investigates...
Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page, and won't differ much from what's on in the rest
of the country.
The new films released this week include: Lemony Snicket, Ella Enchanted, Sleepover
and a review of Alien Vs Predator is online now.
Eva Cassidy died from cancer at the young age of 33, but this
release is the chance to catch her fine performance filmed a mere nine months
before she passed away.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
takes a look.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with his
regular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UK
top 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.
Get some R&B with the Platinum Collection on CD...
Is R&B your bag when it comes to music? If not, it might not entirely matter
with this 40-track compilation, but each person's tastes differ.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
lends an ear.
She's only been on the music scene for five years, but as her life's taking
a new turn with yet another marriage, she'll be taking a short break and
possibly spawning little Britneys, so this is a collection of her hits so far,
as viewed by
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts.
The first game, released at the same time as the Xbox was launched in March
2002, set a benchmark for future gaming, so can this sequel take the original
and build upon it to create a new classic, or does it fall short of the mark?
In the early days, Neil Hannon had many a hit as the Divine Comedy, and
while more recently the singles haven't charted as highly, they still pack
the required punch.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
takes a look at the live concert to see how he fares on stage.
Want to chat about anything you've seen on this site, or just fancy a rant about
anything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presenting
your opinions!
Click on the Discussion Forum link on the left-hand menu now.
New DVDs out this week...
The following DVDs are out this week:
The Bobo (13.99, Orbit)
Charlie Chan In Paris (13.99, Orbit)
The Coen Brothers Collection (39.99, Universal)
Joss Stone: Mind. Body And Soul Sessions (13.99, EMI)
Mariah Carey: Live At Madison Square Garden (11.99, Sony)
Rod Stewart: One Night With (17.99, BMG)
Xena: Warrior Princess Series 1 To 6 (289.99, Universal)
The second series comes to a head tonight on BBC1 at 6.55pm with Bruce
Forsyth and, in advance of that,
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
brings together a collection of tunes used in the series.
Yesterday,
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
brought us a review of Michael Ball's live DVD, but here comes a live trio from
Eric Bibb, and support from Ruthie Foster and Martin Simpson, performing
two weeks ago at the Warwick Arts Centre.
The following comps are online until Friday December 24th, including one
more added today:
I, Robot Classic Collection Box Set (DVD)
The Cooler (DVD)
Once a Thief (DVD)
Spellbound (DVD)
Sid Meier's Pirates (PC)
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Extended Edition (DVD)
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (PC)
Outfoxed: The Rupert Murdoch War on Journalism (DVD)
Busted: A Ticket For Everyone - Live (DVD)
Bo Selecta Vol.3 (DVD)
Axis and Allies (PC)
Updated cinema listings...
Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page, and won't differ much from what's on in the rest
of the country.
The new films released this week include: The Polar Express, Phantom of the Opera, Enduring Love, Blade Trinity
and a review of Alien Vs Predator is online now.
Love Changes Everything and it certainly changed things for the career
of Michael Ball 15 years ago when it brought him to the fore, and
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
watches his live in London concert to check if he can still deliver the goods.
There's also a link from the review for more info about Michael Ball's new
'Greatest Hits' CD.
Check back tomorrow for a review of Eric Bibb live at the Warwick Arts Centre.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with his
regular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UK
top 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dariusz
returns with a movie that's an oldie but a goodie, as Burt Reynolds,
Dom DeLuise, Farrah Fawcett and Roger Moore make their way
coast to coast across America in a sport that's not strictly legal...
Politicians and the TV News stations lie to us on DVD...
Released today:
Corrupt politicians, TV news stations always towing the party line and trying
to make the public think the same way... no, this isn't the BBC and so-called
New Labour, but the American Fox News network run by Rupert Murdoch and the
Bush administration. Still, there's not much difference between them and us
and it makes for fascinating viewing.
Interview with Jonathan Nossiter, director of Mondovino...
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Helen M Jerome
was impressed with the movie Mondovino at this year's London Film
Festival, and now we present here her interview with its director.
The interview with
Jonathan Nossiter
is online now and Mondovino is released at the cinema this Friday.
Embrace the Ultimate Kylie on DVD...
She's been dominating the pop charts in the UK for more than 15 years, following
her debut in Neighbours and now she's filled two CDs with her greatest
hits.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
has a look at the Ultimate Kylie.
Want to chat about anything you've seen on this site, or just fancy a rant about
anything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presenting
your opinions!
Click on the Discussion Forum link on the left-hand menu now.
New DVDs out this week...
The following DVDs are out this week:
13 Going On 30 (19.99, Columbia)
Batfink: Complete Series (22.99, VCI)
The Bedford Incident (12.99, Columbia)
The Chase (1966) (12.99, Columbia)
The Claw (19.99, Vipco)
Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman: Long Way Round (17.99, EMI)
Father And Son (19.99, Artificial Eye)
Fungus The Bogeyman (2004) (15.99, Abbey)
Heartlands (15.99, Buena Vista)
I'm Not Scared (15.99, Buena Vista)
A Lesson In Love (19.99, Tartan)
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (Extended Edition) (34.99, EiV)
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (Extended Edition Gift Set) (49.99, EiV)
The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy (64.99, EiV)
The Matrix: The Ultimate Matrix Collection (59.99, Warner)
The Matrix: The Ultimate Matrix Collection (Gift Set) (79.99, Warner)
The Mr Men And Little Miss Collection Vol.3 (19.99, Delta)
Oliver Stone Ultimate Collection (12 discs) (99.99, Warner)
He only died six short months ago, at the age of 73, but the legend lives
on, partly in a biopic released at cinemas in the UK in January, and on this
CD with 12 duets featuring the likes of Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt and Norah
Jones.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
takes a listen.
Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page, and won't differ much from what's on in the rest
of the country.
The new films released this week include: Surviving Christmas, Christmas with the Kranks, Churchill: The Hollywood Years
and a review of Alien Vs Predator is online now.
Metallica played on Spanish guitar? Just one of many treats on this CD...
Something a little different now from
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts,
a live album, recorded in two locations, with instrumental Spanish guitar
pieces that even include a cover version of Metallica's One, of all
tracks, despite that being an excellent one, and which got me interested in
the movie
Johnny Got His Gun
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with his
regular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UK
top 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.
DVDs reviewed by the editor are watched on a Panasonic TXW32R4 32" widescreen TV
connected to either a Creative Dxr2 DVD-ROM player or Microsoft Xbox and
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