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How to Use the Search Engine - Simply Select from the Drop Down boxes which Series, Author, or Genre you want to view and you can select a range of Dates from our Datepicker and click Search and there you go. -Michael_Zeora.The Walking Dead TV series will air on AMC on Halloween day. The real question is what kind of story can you expect and can anything new be done in the genre? In case you're worried, its going to be nothing less than amazing.
Its October, and its time to cuddle up to a nice romantic movie about two children who find a budding adolescent love. Not your cup of tea? What if I told you one is a 12 year old vampire and the other quite possibly a budding psychopath? Oh and the vampire is Hit-Girl and the psychopath is the little boy from The Road. Yeah, now you're in. Join me as I review the new film Let Me In.
Did you bother to see The Nightmare on Elm Street remake? If you haven't made the mistake yet, maybe this review will help you realize that Freddy's time has come and gone.
Let's face it, even gamers can't stay inside forever. Join Brian Ross as ventures out into real world in search of edible mushrooms. Sure it sounds kinda like something a hipster would do, but admit it you want to now too. After all, what's the point of hiking unless you're looking for something? And we all know foraging for wild food will be key for survival during a zombie apocalypse.
Ponyo is Hayao Miyazaki's latest film and after storming across the world in theaters is finally dropping on DVD Tuesday March 2nd in America. Does it live up to the legendary director's list of animation masterpieces or did it miss the mark? More after the jump.
Not all horror movies are meant to scare you. Some are meant to haunt you. The Final is a dark satire that challenges the sensibilities of the modern socialized North American. It is one of those films that will spark equal amounts of outrage and consideration. Its very subject matter is so controversial that many will chastise it without even seeing it. Every action has consequences; are you prepared for yours?
Legitimately funny authors are rare to come by, and ones that make you actually laugh out loud are even rarer. Christopher Moore is one a few authors that I've experienced that are able to adeptly weave humor and prose together to create a truly fun experience. The following is a brief introduction to the author who helped me remember that reading can be enjoyable.
Stephen King's latest work is Under the Dome. A lengthy novel about a small town trapped under - you guessed it - a dome. King hasn't written a 1000+ page novel in awhile, so can he still hold your attention for that long... or is this a fantastic dud?
Kick-Ass released into theaters this weekend. Hot off a comic book with a cult-like following and a slew of well-received trailers - can the movie possibly live up to the hype? Find out after the jump...
Masters of Horror is definitely some of the best horror to be filmed in the last decade. What about the H. P. Lovecraft inspired episode Dreams in the Witch-House though? Read on to find out if this work of short horror can make it on the silver screen.
H. P. Lovecraft is one of the biggest names in horror - ever. Starting today, April 4th, we here at Eye of the Vortex will be bringing you an entire week dedicated to arguably the greatest 20th century horror icon. Our friends at Boardgames4us.com have even given us some free gift certificates to give away to help celebrate. Come on in for an appetizer of the macabre.
Time for the second installment into the Surreal Cinema. This time we're going all the way to Denmark to bring you some fine Danish-mation or whatever you might call it. Part vigilante film-part cartoon this is definitely a film for grown-up's. So if you're ready to take on hard-core porn with some ultra-violence and a stuffed rabbit, read on. I'm not kidding.
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is one of the worst films I've seen in recent years. Not bad in a good way either. If you're a fan of the Street Fighter series or cinema in general stay the fuck away. Read on if you want to find out just how bad it is.
The remake of George Romero's The Crazies is currently in theaters and garnering some significant decent reviews. How does it hold up in the eyes of a horror aficionado? You'll have to read on to find out.
Final Fantasy XIII is probably the most eagerly anticipated RPG of all time. Years in the making, its history prior to release was even considered epic with Xbox pulling a marketing coup by securing rights to it alongside the PlayStation 3. In the end, only one question remains - was the wait worth it?
Read the short story that almost got Brian Ross fired from his day job. A short story about a fire fighter with only some time left to live. It may have started as a joking Facebook post, but it ended with at least two HR representatives leaving the room with beet red faces. If they only knew it was one of his tamer shorts!
What exactly are the best Final Fantasy games? How would you even decide and on what criteria do you merit them? Do you consider sales numbers, technical merits, enjoyability, story, or some combination of all these things. There will be some disagreements here, particularly with one game that we rated low and is typically rated very high.
What exactly makes up a hero? Is it their actions, their intentions, or merely their willingness to stand up and fight? In this top 10 list, we will examine exactly what makes a hero tick and why we love them for it.
The villains of Final Fantasy are remembered just as often as the heroes. This list is all about those big bads and mini-bosses you love to hate. Will your favorite villain make the cut or will Sephiroth just be put in every slot?
Final Fantasy is full of interesting and unique creatures that make up its universe. Some invoke fear, others inspire awe, while others are just adorable. These are the ten summons, creatures and monsters that you just can't forget.
First and foremost, this is not going to spoiler free. The second you click forward, you're going to be bombarded with spoilers. In fact, we're going to spoil the biggest and best moments of the Final Fantasy series.
Lo is a movie filmed as if it was a play, featuring singing demons, bloody tormented souls, and a whole lot of pining about love. If you want to watch one of the most insanely bizarre comedies ever conceived this is a perfect movie for you.
Ponyo is Hayao Miyazaki's latest film and after storming across the world in theaters is finally dropping on DVD Tuesday March 2nd in America. Does it live up to the legendary director's list of animation masterpieces or did it miss the mark? More after the jump.
Resident film buff Brian Ross has a brand new series for you folks today called Surreal Cinema. Throughout the series, it'll look at films that are a tad eccentric if not outright weird. The first entry is a rather unknown gem called Ink that depicts an epic battle between good and evil waged across the real and dream world.
Chuck Palahniuk is one of the most important modern American writers. So the question is - have you ever read one of his books or even heard of him? If things like dark humor, nihilism, satire, or minimalism interest you, check out this article to learn about an author you should probably be reading.
The Hurt Locker has been getting a lot of buzz recently as award season kicks into full gear. The latest movie filmed around the still ongoing Iraq War is a powerful look at war and its effect on America's young soldiers.
For those not familiar, the much anticipated Final Fantasy XIII finally lands state-side on March 9th, 2010. Japanese are already tearing the game apart and its just not fair! I mean seriously, February is already looking to be the longest month of the year for me.
Do you watch Lost? If you do I'm sure you have some questions about the series and what the hell is actually going on. Hopefully in the sixth and final season (starting February 2nd) we finally get some answers. Here's the ten big questions that I can't wait to have answered.
Is Dead Space the Scariest Game Ever?
What's the scariest game you've ever played? Silent Hill 2, Condemned, Resident Evil, and Alien vs. Predator 2 seem to be pretty common answers. For some reason though when I think the hands down scariest game I've ever played it has to be Dead Space. Surely I can't be the only one.
From Hurricanes to 9/11, it has been a crappy ten years. Join Brian Ross as he reflects on the decade past by looking at the movies that defined America from 2000-2009. A truly unique way to experience what some have called the Decade from Hell.
Believe the Hate or Hype?
A lot of people are questioning whether or not to believe the hate or hype for Avatar. I was one of them. Now that I've seen the movie that some call the Star Wars of this generation, I can't help but think - why isn't everyone going to see this?
Are sick of all the whistles and bells involved in the anti-piracy antics of today's video game manufacturers? Join Brian Ross as he discusses that topic as it relates to his game of choice for today: Dragon Age: Origins.
Back in August I reviewed Apps-O-Rama's game The Fellowship. Apps-O-Rama is back now with their new Facebook game Underworld so the question is does it stack up? Read on to find out. .
Duels of the Planeswalkers is one of the most popular titles on XBox Live. EoV's own Brian Ross has been slaying Magic's Dragons for fifteen years now and is ready to offer you advice on Duels brand new expansion - Duel the Dragon. Read on for full deck and card analysis as well as exciting Duels of the Planeswalker news.
Stephen King is one of the most respected and prolific authors of our generation. Amazingly his literary accompishments are almost out-shadowed by his cinematic ones. Read on to see our picks for his best movie adaptations.
Horror Edition
Back in the July issue I had an article titled Windows to Horror. It had no real text, it was just a visual shrine to horror movie posters and box covers. The covers are back, but this time I've erased all the words on them. See how well you know your horror movies from a box image alone. You'll be surprised.
Let's face it, even a minor horror aficionado is going to be a little bored on Halloween. All the good films are rented out by fair weather fans and only the big three - Freddy, Jason, and Michael Meyers - really ever play. Even if you do watch them on TV, they usually edit out all the best parts. There is no random T&A in the shower, no shots of the actual kill, etc. So here's a way to get into the Halloween spirit and perhaps open yourself up to some new movies. I'll name a well known movie, then a smaller one you can rent instead.
Halloween as a holiday has generally been neglected. Sure, countless horror movies take place during it, but how many have really been about it? Trick 'r Treat rectifies that problem by finally making Halloween the star of a movie and not just a creepy setting. Read on to find out more about this new Halloween classic.
America is abuzz about the film Paranormal Activity. A viral marketing campaign has created tremendous buzz for it. EoV's Brian Ross finally got a peep at it and is dying to let you know if it really lives up to the hype. Read on to find out.
Zendikar, the newest expansion to the Magic: the Gathering world, has finally landed amongst us. It is a unique take on Magic with several intriguing themes going on. The major theme is "Land Matters" and the set sports some wicked looking full-card basic lands as well as a plethora of uniquely land-focused cards. So let's take a look at some of the cards you might want to focus on when you're playing limited in Zendikar. Prepare to find out what the real chase rares are as well as peeks into some strategies for drafting and limited deck building.
One of these two films is being called the best horror film of the year, and quite possibly the scariest film ever. The other is about the king of ass holes doing what he does best. Both are indie films in limited release. The catch is how they are releasing. Read on to see how you can get them to come to your own hometown.
Ever wanted to Alice totally out insane the Mad Hatter? What about Sleeping Beauty with her eyes stitched up? Read on to see of the most twisted Disney depictions ever. Check 'em out fast before the lawyers get let loose.
In his latest Stupid Web Games cover, Brian Ross looks at the growing casual game favorite Plants vs. Zombies and gives it the once over. What did he think of the addictive cult favorite? Find out after the jump!
To some movie trailers are the perfect excuse to show up late to a theater, but to others they are a reason to get excited. If you're the later or hell, you just want to check it out read on to find out about the best trailers of the last decade.
Looking for a great way to release some tension and pummel an opponent senseless that doesn't involve a FPS? Rise and Ruin is a free dueling game playable from an browser you can install ActiveX on. Worth your time to play? Read on and find out.
If you've ever enjoyed playing DotA (Defense of the Ancients) on Blizzard's Battle.net you're going to love League of Legends. Developed by Riot Games and some of the minds behind DotA, League is currently in closed beta and looking for more testers. Read up on it, and find out how you get in today.
District 9 is the second surprise hit of the summer after the hilarious Hangover. Part sci-fi, part action, part social commentary, entirely worth the price of admission. Check out a fairly spoiler free review and discuss the film as Brian Ross attempts to convince you it is a video game movie despite there being no actual game.
Fool is absurdist novelist Christopher Moore's most recent novel. Fool attempts to retell King Lear from the vantage of the Fool. So grab your codpiece and don your coxcomb, as we look at an epic retelling of heinous fuckery most foul.
Review of the Facebook application: The Fellowship. An online J-RPG style game where you and your friends become the heroes. Take flight to help safe Riftwin in a truly unique non-Zynga clone Facebook game.
Hayao Miyazaki is considered to be one of the greatest directors of all time and often called the "Disney of the East." Brian Ross invites you to take his hand and get lost in the legendary worlds that Miyazaki has created through Studio Ghibli. Whether a long time fan or just hearing about him now, this is your ticket to hop aboard and let adventure take you away. To hear about movies that aren't just fun watch, but pure to their very essence. Not just cinema, but humanity at its very best.
Brian Ross tackles the new Vegas comedy flick, The Hangover. Check it out in our forums and let Brian know your thoughts about the movie.
Ten classic films that definitely ain't for your grandma. A look at ten surprisngly fresh, sometimes controversial, always bad ass films from before the eighties.
The February issue of the Eye of the Vortex is now out. Enjoy the full issue free of charge. Stop by and tell us what you think in the forums.