Blog Feed: The4thWall

Side by Side, or what Keanu Reeves thinks of “Film vs. Digital”

Published on 2012-08-05 16:00:28

Keanu Reeves makes an exit into the real world to tell us how Hollywood is handling the digital revolution.

The Dark Knight Rises – Review

Published on 2012-07-23 17:31:06

With special guests The Avengers and The Amazingly Craptastic Spider-Man!

iPhone vs Arri Alexa: Thoughts on Cinematography

Published on 2012-06-28 16:00:24

Don’t throw away your Panasonic HVX-200s. Don’t let go of your Sony EX-1s. Use them, treasure them, let them open up a new way of capturing the world.

Mass Effect 3 – Review

Published on 2012-04-06 22:49:40

An incredible conclusion to an epic trilogy.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Published on 2012-02-06 20:43:29

Although taken as a whole, the scenes are absolutely stunning, the devil is in the detail, but there's no detail here...

Top Ten of 2011

Published on 2012-01-19 22:54:37

An eclectic mix of some of the best films to be released in New Zealand last year.

Three Films I Didn’t Like (But Everyone Else Did) In 2011

Published on 2012-01-02 02:39:28

Some films just need to lay off the intellectual sophistry.

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Review

Published on 2011-11-15 15:00:41

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is a valiant effort, but with noble blood running through its veins, you'd probably expect it to do a little better than it has.

Return of the King

Published on 2011-10-16 19:57:32

Disney's most popular animated classic of all time gets popular all over again.

2011 Emmy Award Fashion: The Good, The Bad, and The Edgy

Published on 2011-10-06 22:07:21

Another year, another slew of fashion marvels and mishaps. Bring it on!

The Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Published on 2011-07-24 06:48:56

While Neville brings sexy back, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is not the movie it could have been.

Portal 2, Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Published on 2011-07-10 14:36:13

Portal 2 is a deliciously tasty cake that's sole purpose is to make your teeth rot.

Thor Review

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Thor swings his mighty hammer and misses, failing what could have been a stone-cold knockout.

The Rise of Steampunk

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For some it is a lifestyle. Even if you do not know what steampunk is, you have probably already encountered it, you just did not know its name.

The Strokes – Angles

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Not bad at all.

The Witcher

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'Well, Witcher, what will it be?' — A look at CD Projekt's sleeper hit PC RPG The Witcher, in anticipation for the release of The Witcher 2 in just over a month.

The Strokes – Angles

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  Perhaps The Stroke’s scale of influence and cult importance can be measured by how many rote and utterly boring comparisons need to be made whenever they release another album. When they first hit it big ...

Boy, One Year On

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It's been a whole year since Boy was released in New Zealand cinemas. An overrated film, or was it truly the instant classic we made it out to be?

My Wedding and Other Secrets

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A hit and miss affair which has moments of brilliance doused by script and pacing issues.

The Clean – Live in Auckland

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As a wind laced with ice whirls around Basque Park during my pre concert piss up , it’s no secret that summer is swiftly coming to an end. Perfect occasion to see The Clean play in ...

Style Icons: Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe

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Earlier this year poet/musician/shaman Patti Smith released Just Kids, an autobiographical account of Smith’s relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Images of them as young, hollow eyed and naïve kids from Brooklyn to their home in th

Exorcise Me! A look at the latest horror The Last Exorcism

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I decided to go see the Unknown to satisfy my man crush with Liam Neeson’s sexy voice. Unfortunately, I got the times mixed up so I saw The Last Exorcism instead.

Naomi Watts’ Riveting Performance in Fair Game

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A bit of flop and gone largely unnoticed, Fair Game houses a rousing performance by Naomi Watts.

Oscar Fashion 2011: The Good, The Bad, The Daring and The Downright Dull

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It's the weird, wonderful, and woeful at last week's Academy Awards ceremony. Ain't the dresses what the Oscars are all about?

Review: Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde

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It seems that the band Deerhunter’s recent work has spawned a whole new wave of bands with a serious fetish for reverb-drenched psychedelia laced with a healthy dose of saccharine sixties pop euphoria. The American independent ...

True Grit

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The latest from the Coen brothers should really not have surprised us...

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The Best of Paris’s Spring/Summer 2011 Collections

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We check out what fashionistas will be wearing in the northern hemisphere over the next coming months.

Tangled: Disney’s New Renaissance Begins

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I had been wanting to see Tangled for almost two months now, but due to time constraints, I couldn’t see it earlier. The flick was on its last legs in the cinema, and still my schedule ...

10 Great Albums of 2010

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And thus, the albums you need to catch up on in the next few months.

The Nitty Gritty of Mafia 2

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How many Italian-Americans does it take to make a good mafia game?

The “Michael” Album

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Songs other artists would die to sing. Presentation no better than an amateur mixtape. Where did it all go wrong?

Underdogs

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If ever you were in doubt that it couldn't be done, feeling like an underdog, just look at these flicks. The wheels are in motion for young New Zealand filmmakers...

Katchafire — On The Road Again

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The fourth album by Katchafire is a decent listen.

MMO Cover Design

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In this Bukkake Friday article, we will thoroughly examine the best and worst of MMORPG cover art and design...

Pretty vs Avant-garde — Reviewing the Latest Collections by Local Designers

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Karen Walker’s latest collection uses her tried and tested formula of tailoring a loose-fitting look that exudes both feminity and masculinity. There is a high sense of cohesion with each look due to Walker’s focus on ...

Cutting Up the Horror Hit Splice

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What stopped this original horror from achieving it's full potential?

Oscars 2011 — Do They Deserve It?

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What's wrong with the Oscars this year? Not enough Boy, that's what!

In the Frame of Cinematography

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Prominent individuals of the most notable films of last year illustrate the creativity, skill, and discipline of one of the most prestigious roles in filmmaking.