Film School Friday Lesson #2 - How To Become A Successful Super Villain

Last week, Film School Friday gave out key survival advice to help in the event that Kim Jong-un watches Team America and decides to turn the Western world into a barren nuclear wasteland. This got me thinking... Kim Jong-un is without a doubt the worlds most badass super villain. Like his father before him, Kim Jong-un has it all; a loyal army, a maniacal lust for power and a kickass haircut.

Now what would you do if I said that you too could be a world renowned super villain? Yes, my friends; power, respect and all the cute yellow minions you could ever ask for should be within your grasp if you just follow a few handy tips from yours truly. Well what are you waiting for? It's time to slip on the spandex, brush off that delirious cackle and take notes as I unveil the latest edition of Film School Friday.

Kick-Ass 2 Review (2013) Or Should I Say The Hit-Girl Movie Review?

Among all the superhero comics that have been adapted for the big screen recently, 2010′s Kick-Ass stood out more than most for its thrilling super heroics and shockingly infantile sense of humor. For the sequel, Matthew Vaughn stepped down to a co-producer role, handing over the directing reigns to Jeff Wadlow, whose previous credits consist of Cry Wolf and…Never Back Down. You can understand now the concern I felt walking into the cinema. Would Kick-Ass 2 be better than the first film? And would it do Mark Millar’s comic justice? 

Youtube Faceoff - Katy Perry's Roar

Live Lounge is great and all but what I love most is searching through Youtube to find the best cover versions of my favourite songs by unsigned or small-time artists. If you put the time in, you'll find so many different and innovative interpretations of the biggest hits right now... but who has the time for that I hear you say? Have no fear for that's what our Youtube Faceoff is all about. Previous posts have looked at artists as diverse as Bastille, Psy and Miguel. Today it's Katy Perry's' turn!

Film School Friday Lesson #1 - How To Survive An Atomic Blast

Stories prepare us for life. From a very young age, children are inundated with nursery rhymes and fairy tales that teach them the basic values necessary for navigating their daily lives. But it doesn't stop there. 

Even as adults, we're still learning every day and a big part of this is down to cinema. Some of the lessons are obvious; Robots will turn against humanity, kissing is sexier in the rain and Tim Burton should stop making films with Johnny Depp, but some are more subtle than that...and that's what Film School Fridays are all about.

Once a week, Film School Friday will guide you through some of the more ingenious messages provided by your local multiplex/DVD store/illegal download site. Upcoming lessons will teach you how to become a successful super villain and what you need to do to get by in a dystopian future but today, I wanted to give you some practical advice that can and will save your life one day. So sit up straight and take notes goddammit!

Lady Gaga's New Video For Applause - How Do We Feel About The Swan?

Well, after rush releasing the lead single from Artpop this week in a state of 'pop emergency', Lady Gaga has now unveiled the official video for Applause and frankly... it's a bit of a mess. 

The Wolverine Review (2013) Is It Better Than X-Men Origins: Wolverine?

After the embarrassment that was X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Logan's latest solo outing had a lot to make up for. In a determined effort to console the fans, James Mangold's take on the most popular X-Man is based on the classic Chris Claremont limited series from 1982, which transported Wolverine to the exotic setting of Japan. This all sounds promising but after being burned by Origins, I was sceptical that this would turn out any better. Is Mangold's take Ol' Canucklehead the definitive Wolverine film that everyone was hoping for? 

Lady Gaga's Applause VS Katy Perry's Roar - Which Is Best?

POP EMERGENCY! After numerous leaks and cries of outrage from the hardcore fans, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry have both rush-released their highly anticipated new singles. Do they live up to the hype? And which is best? Listen to both songs now after the jump.

10 Forgotten Pop Tracks That Should Have Been Singles

Have you ever listened to an album by one of your favourite artists and thought, "Why hasn't that song been released as a single?" Music labels get it wrong all the time so today, I wanted to share ten forgotten pop tracks that should have been huge chart hits.

Obstruction 3 - The Conjuring (2013) A Jigsaw Review

Over at www.myfilmviews.com, a new event has begun, titled the 5 Obstructions Blogathon. Each month a challenge is set which is designed to test writers in ways they may not have encountered before. In June, I completed obstruction 1 by writing a negative review for a film I love; 'Avengers Assemble'. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to complete Obstruction 2 but I'm back this month, ready to have a go at Obstruction 3.

Today I'm going to review James Wan's latest horror 'The Conjuring', but by only using words originally written in other blog reviews.  It's going to be tough but then that's the whole point! To read more about the blogathon, click here and to find the original reviews which I sourced from, scroll to the bottom of this post after the jump.

Miguels' Adorn - Youtube Faceoff

Live Lounge is great and all but what I love most is searching through Youtube to find the best cover versions of my favourite songs by unsigned or small-time artists. If you put the time in, you'll find so many different and innovative interpretations of the biggest hits right now... but who has the time for that I hear you say? Have no fear for that's what our Youtube Faceoff is all about. Previous posts have looked at artists as diverse as One Direction, Bastille and Psy. Today it's Miguels' turn!