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Apr 30 2013

Review | Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3

Directed by Shane Black

The third film in the Iron Man series is set shortly after the events which occurred in Avengers, but Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is not celebrating any victories. Inwardly he is struggling to come to terms with these recent events (simply referred to as New York) Iron Man 3 Teaser Posterand suffers anxiety attacks due to post-traumatic stress. He has withdrawn himself to a certain degree, spending most of his time tinkering in his workshop while Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) is left to run Stark Industries, and Colonel James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) rules the skies in his War Machine suit, now re-branded as the Iron Patriot. As a result of all his spare time, Stark has made some impressive changes to the Iron Man suits, which are at times funny, but also very cool.

While Iron Man has been in semi-retirement, a new evil has risen in the form of The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley), who indiscriminately slaughters men, women and children, with the help of his new breed of super soldier, and defies all, claiming that the United States is getting what is coming to it. In a confrontation with the media, Tony Stark impulsively dares the Mandarin to bring the fight to him, which he promptly does, destroying Stark’s entire house with Tony and Pepper barely managing to escape. Stark goes AWOL trying to figure out the mystery of The Mandarin and has to do so without the help of his Iron Man suit. He proves that he is not just a hero because of his armored suit, but he is quite the formidable foe with even the most basic of tools. We get to see Iron Man in his simplest, most basic form. No glamour, no computers, just the genius that is Tony Stark. Then when the going gets rough we also get to see what he can do with his entire workshop. Tony Stark is not perfect and his weaknesses are laid bare in this story but he proves that he is still a hero even when everything has been taken away from him.

The first movie to be released as part of Marvel’s Phase 2, Iron Man 3 had a lot to live up to. Especially being the first Marvel movie to come out since Avengers. How do you create a bigger battle than the one that earth’s mightiest heroes had to face?  Well, Iron Man 3 wasn’t out to try and go bigger or more impressive, yet I was more impressed. The story was deeper and the villains seemed more villainous. Iron Man had to face this threat on his own. There was no S.H.I.E.L.D. or Avengers team to back him up this time. One has to assume they were busy dealing with their own problems. As always, Robert Downey Jr. is the perfect fit for Tony Stark. Anyone can put on an Iron Man suit but in my eyes only Downey Jr. could be Stark. Gwyneth Paltrow had more than one moment to shine this time as Pepper got her chance to be the hero. I could feel the emotion shown in her face at the times when she showed her care for Tony. Without giving away too much of the plot I will say that Ben Kingsley was great as The Mandarin but I was disappointed with how his role played out, through no fault of his own. His acting was impeccable. Guy Peirce was also a very cool calculating bad guy as Aldrich Killian. These Marvel movies never fail to keep a sense of humor through it all and Iron Man is always great with his deadpan wit.

Written by Ben Freeman

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Apr 22 2013

Introducing: Vessel

Vessel

vessel posterAsh has the power to communicate with ET’s, a gift he needs to be stripped of by the end of the day or risk succumbing to its side-effects completely. This power is beginning to make him one of them – incredibly calculating, but devoid of any human emotion. He gains valuable time by ingesting prescribed sleeping inhalers which keep the symptoms at bay, but are quickly losing their effect as he grows more and more tired. In turn, he downs sachets of coffee to offset the inhalers, while trawling through the city meeting old acquaintances. It’s through these human connections that he collects the pieces of the past that keep his emotional muscle working (a photo, a song, a piece of jewellery). By the end of the day his hope is to find a former interfacer like himself, rumored to live in the city and that has rid herself of the gift permanently.

Vessel is the latest film by independent filmmaker Adam Ciancio who wrote, directed and produced this unique piece of work alongside producers Gabrielle Christopher and Leanne Hanely, casting director and producer Jonah Klein, photographer Aaron Farrugia and editor Ian Reiser.

Adam is no newcomer to the world of film making with his music videos being featured in Melbourne’s International Film Festival and St Kilda Film Festival. The idea for Vessel was born late in 2011 out of the frustration with finding funding for a feature film he wanted to work on. With investors coming and going and leaving Adam with nothing but disappointment and a growing sense of frustration he decided enough was enough. As many independent filmmakers soon come to realize  if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.  So with that in mind Adam began work on Vessel and by early 2012 the film was near completion. The script was something Adam had already worked on, so with some adjustments to fit his lower budget Adam was ready to go.

The film was shot over two weeks in Melbourne, Australia on a budget of $15,000. It boasts some truly remarkable shots and stunning visuals. It shows Adam clearly has a talent for direction and the advantages of shooting on location are made evident throughout. The natural lighting and locations used add this sense of realism to the film. You can use artificial lighting and a film would look good, but use natural lighting and it looks that bit better, that bit more authentic.

Mark Diaco plays the lead role and a what a role he plays. His performance is brilliant, he fits the role perfectly. Even with his character’s gradual inability to feel emotion you can still somehow see what he is feeling. Having such an actor as your lead is really something rare in independent films and is a breath of fresh air. His ability is undeniable and a pleasure to watch, he adds a sense of professionalism that you would normally be more accustomed to seeing in a big budget feature film. Having Mark on board seems instrumental to the film’s success.

What I find interesting and intriguing about this film is the fact that even though it is a science fiction film, the use of location shooting and the way in which it is shot adds this sense of realism. I for one am a huge fan of location shooting and directors who have the drive and dedication to the project in order to take the time and effort to shoot away from a studio is something special.

I cannot recommend this film enough, everything about it screams indie, raw and unique. With the support of indie film fans like you, filmmakers like Adam can continue to produce these one of a kind films. So click the links below for more information on Vessel and show your support any way you can.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vessel_scifi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vessel/285079641549546

Official Website: http://www.vessel-movie.com/index.html

You can also check out the official trailer below and show your support by ‘liking’ it!

Written by Oliver Willis

Mar 29 2013

FILM HOUSES YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO LIVE IN

FILM HOUSES YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO LIVE IN

 

From the producer of Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and Sinister comes DARK SKIES: a supernatural thriller about a young family living in the suburbs.  Daniel and Lacey Barret and their two young sons witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family.  Unable to understand what is happening to them their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels and friends turn against them.

When it becomes clear they are being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters into their own hands to uncover the truth and protect what belongs to them.

 

Finding the perfect home is tough enough without having to think about ghosts, demons, and aliens.  So to celebrate the release of Dark Skies on 3 April we are taking a whistle-stop tour around the film houses you really wouldn’t want to call home, including: the Bates mansion from Psycho, Leatherface’s family home from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the Freeling household from Poltergeist.

The Barrett family home (DARK SKIES)

You could not ask for a nicer home than the Barrett’s house. Situated in the heart of a pleasant neighborhood with friendly neighbors on both sides this is a lovely property for any family. The only downside to this location is the occasion attacks from ‘The Grays’, dark forces intent on causing disruption and general havoc.

The Bates Mansion (PSYCHO)

Do not be deceived by attractive offers of dinner with an elderly woman at the Bates mansion. For once you step into this home your chances of coming out alive are seriously diminished. A particular room to avoid would be the basement, in which you may meet a few more residence than you bargained for.

House of Leatherface (THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE)

This quiet country residence is far from the city and will provide time away from the hustle and bustle. Unfortunately it also homes a leather-faced, chainsaw-wielding serial killer who enjoys impaling women and massacring travelers searching for petrol. It is also worth noting that local petrol station attendants and hitchhikers are not to be trusted.

112 Ocean Avenue (THE AMYTVILLE HORROR)

This Dutch Colonial house located in a suburban neighborhood in Long Island looks like the perfect home for a family of five, but all is not as it seems in this dark residence. Strange goings on include swarms of flies, red swine-like eyes outside the second floor window and ooze that drips out of the walls and the toilets.

The Freeling household in Cuesta Verde (POLTERGEIST)

In the planned community of Cuesta Verde sits the Freeling house. The house seems fine at first but when the static on the TV starts playing up it is time to go. Be especially careful of the living room ceiling and bedroom closet. Nothing serious, they are just portals to a ghostly realm inhabited by ghouls who will steal your children. Like I said, nothing serious.

The Isolated Cabin (THE EVIL DEAD)

A remote cabin in Morristown Tennessee is the ideal location for a spring break with a couple of friends. The local woodland is perfect for walks and the cabin is nice and cosy. My only advice would be to steer clear of reading the ‘book of the dead’. If you decide to give this charming publication a read you may experience such frustrations as sadistic trees, fire-poker-wielding girlfriends and demons possessing your friends and trying to butcher you.

The MacNeil’s (THE EXORCIST)

Situated in Georgetown, Washington is the house which the MacNeils call home. This lovely re-brick house on the corner of Prospect and 36 is worth every penny. It’s worth avoiding one of the bedroom however, as a demon named Pazuzu has the nasty habit of possessing its inhabitant. It usually takes two priests to get rid of this nasty individual, and please note that the window will need replacing after their visit.

Mar 12 2013

Review: 2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

Directed by Stanley Kubrick

2001 a space odyssey

This movie is an epic story starting with the dawn of man, then jumping forward to a future not dissimilar to our own. The opening scenes depict early man struggling with the simplest life, living in a barren landscape, afraid of who will be the next to be taken by the predators living all around them. This is all played out to the famous music that everyone now knows as the theme to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Then one day a monolith appears, standing out in stark contrast to the rest of the landscape and catching the attention of one tribe of ape like people. Interaction with the monolith seems to spark an “evolutionary” process, with one of the tribe figuring out how to use a bone as a tool or weapon.

We then jump forward to the future, at least it was the future when this film was made, where it seems the initial spark of intelligence has grown to the point where man is now capable of space travel, with even hotels in space for workers and presumably tourists who can afford the expense. We follow the story of Dr Heywood Floyd as he travels to the moon on top secret business, which is eventually revealed to be the discovery of another monolith on the moon. After visiting this monolith we again jump forward, this time only 18 months, to a space ship on what is referred to as the Jupiter mission.  There are five crew members aboard this ship and the on-board computer, who is treated like a person, named HAL. Three of the crew members are in hibernation leaving two to run the ship. We see the everyday life as they go about their usual routine, until things start to go horribly wrong and suspicions build against HAL, who seems to be malfunctioning and sabotaging everything to try and cover up his mistakes. I can’t say too much more without giving away too much, in case anyone hasn’t seen this movie, but in the closing scenes of the film we see the monolith once more and are treated to an array of images and colors, finally ending with the theme song.

In a way this is a very controversial movie, not because of the subject matter, but because people seem to either love it or hate it. Saying anything against this movie will just about start a war with the fanatics, but the truth is I did not enjoy this movie. I understand perfectly the reasons the fans say they love it, it was very well filmed, the effects were brilliant for the time and a lot of the scenes were stunning. Much of what was depicted was very realistic, but my main complaint is that it was excruciatingly slow! The word odyssey means a long and eventful journey, which is a very apt word to use in the title, but some scenes were far more long than eventful. Everything takes so long to happen and yes, that adds to the realism, but it takes away the enjoyment. If I wanted realistic, I would watch a documentary, not a science fiction movie! The scenes where they are in their space suit and all you hear is the breathing, again it is realistic, but painfully annoying. Every time the monolith appears and you hear the choir start “singing”, I had to turn the volume down because it was an unbelievably annoying sound, kind of like a million flies or mosquitoes buzzing around your ears.

I admit I’ll never forget the creepiness of HAL’s perfectly even, calm voice as he quietly sabotages the whole mission, or the detail of everything in the space ships and the way the people and objects behaved in zero gravity, but none of this could redeem the movie from the long periods of nothing happening. Fanatics, you can keep this one.

Mar 6 2013

0117 Hour Digital Short Challenge

 A CREATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH BRISTOL TEMPLE QUARTER
13-19 APRIL 2013

Bristol Film Office, Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival and M Shed present the third edition of the 0117 Hour Challenge, inviting filmmakers, animators, visual and sound artists to make digital shorts focused on the theme of ‘Journeys’ and exploring Bristol Temple Quarter in just 117 hours. This high-energy event is part of a series of Bristol Temple Quarter commissions coordinated by Watershed, Knowle West Media Centre and MAYK, with support from Bristol City Council and Arts Council England.

The 0117 Hour Challenge has been held successfully for the last two years as a short film contest and gained interest as an example of the current Bristol filmmaking scene. For 2013 the brief has been expanded to include visual and sound artists, celebrating the diversity of the city’s creative talents.

Between 13-19 April 2013, teams will be challenged to make a short digital piece of up to 3 minutes in length (drama, documentary, experimental, live action, animation or soundscape) in 117 hours. Work should draw on Bristol, (people, places or life) as themes and inspiration as part of the overall theme of journeys. Each piece must also contain one selected location and another element, both of which will be given to teams during the launch briefing at M Shed on Saturday 13 April. Bristol Film Office is securing locations in the Bristol Temple Quarter, with all location fees waived for participants of the Challenge. In addition, independent production music library Synctracks is providing free access to its catalogue for registered teams, with a choice of thousands of contemporary tracks and an extensive classical collection.

The series of Bristol Temple Quarter commissions aims to engage people with Bristol Temple Quarter through new cultural experiences designed to surprise, question and delight. The commissions are seeking to document the present, reflect on the past and suggest new opportunities – as a location for enterprise; as a connected place for travel to, travel from, or travel through; and by projecting Bristol nationally and internationally.

Watershed Managing Director, Dick Penny said: “The area now designated as the Enterprise Zone has always been an enterprise area based on the transport links of water and rail. Industrial brands of old such as Puritan Soap and Redcliffe Crown Galvanised Iron have been replaced by creative digital brands like E3 Media and IBM. The 0117 Challenge is a great opportunity to showcase creative talent and to engage more people in the BTQ project.”

Encounters Managing Director, Liz Harkman said: “We’re excited to launch the third edition of the 0117 Hour Challenge, following the event’s success in previous years. Opening up the competition to visual and sound artists will no doubt bring new creative perspectives”.

The finished digital shorts will be showcased as part of a celebratory event on Friday 19 April, where the work that incorporates all of the criteria and captures the atmosphere of BTQ most succinctly will be awarded a prize of £1,000 cash by a distinguished jury. The shorts will be shown at further events in the South West and will also join the M Shed museum collections as part of the city’s memory, available for future visitors to experience.

In order to participate, all teams must register online for free at http://www.encounters-festival.org.uk before Thursday 11 April.

 

Jan 21 2013

THE FALL OF THE ESSEX BOYS

METRODOME DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES 8th FEBRUARY 2013 RELEASE DATE   

Fall of the Essex Boys, Starring:

Nick Nevern, Robert Cavanah Kierston Wareing & Kate Magowan Peter Barrett, Charlie Bond, Jay Brown, Tony Denham, Simon Phillips, Lucinda Rhodes, Ewan Ross, Joe Stamp, Eddie Webber, Peter Woodward

And Directed by Paul Tanter

The 1995 Rettendon Triple Murder. Not since Jack The Ripper has a killer’s identity so captivated the nation. The gruesome death of three drug dealers has spawned a miniature industry – books, TV programs  merchandise, conventions and – of course – feature films. The appetite for gory detail and suppressed gangland secrets remains unabated, and is constantly titillated further with new tales of football hooliganism, international drug smuggling and police conspiracies of silence.
An 18 year old girl going into a coma after taking an ecstasy pill from a bad batch is the catalyst that sets in motion a series of events that leads to the demise of one of the most infamous criminal organisations in British History.
Detective Inspector Stone steps in to try and put pressure on an untouchable unit of criminals – Pat Tate, Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe. The Essex Boys. In order to bring the criminals down, he must act out of the law to get things done.
As the Essex Boys grow stronger and more fearless, their addiction to drugs and power slowly starts to spiral out of control and they soon start to develop enemies everywhere.

As Stone starts to see the cracks forming in their organisation and with pressure from his peers he soon realizes that bringing them down will be inevitable but the real test will come when he must find a way of getting his man on the inside out safely.

Out in cinemas 8th February 2013 and on DVD from 18th February 2013

Jan 17 2013

Big Indie Film Sale! Get a Bargain AND Help the Indie Scene! Win Win!

I received an email this morning from our friends over at Spirit Level Film. Instead of me interpreting it for you I figured  hey, why not let you read it for yourself! So here you go!

First off is a 50% discount on all films for just 3 days (ends Sunday night) for all our customers and a very big thank you for supporting us in 2012. Simply use coupon code SLF50 at the checkout. It’s applicable across the board – even the films on special offer already.

Secondly, at last we’ve come to a place where we’re comfortable with our admittedly eclectic mix of motoring, art and politics. Combining this with the great access we have to behind-the-scenes operators who move the worlds of these uneasy bedfellows has resulted in a decision to feature many of the unreported conversations and interviews we have with them on our blog. We’ve no idea how they’ll sit side by side but at least it’ll give you an all too rare and first-hand insight from source before you get to hear about it in the news.

First up is politics, with a seriously tough, secret negotiator, next is an exclusive with one of the great petrolhead film directors.

We’ll also be launching our sneak preview section – where you can watch extended previews from all our films. Bear with us on this one, it’s under development and got a few days more work – we’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime – here’s wishing you a happy, healthy year to come with everything you could wish for yourselves.

Spirit Level Film is a fantastic website aimed at the distribution of both indie news and products! These websites are all too rare these days so get on over there and see for yourself. Pick up some amazing bargains and see some truly brilliant and inspirational films from the wonderful world of independent cinema! http://www.spiritlevelfilm.com/

Here is a trailer to a documentary series WatchReadReview have worked with and is just one of the many films available:  

Long Live Indie!

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Oct 8 2012

Sky Paradise

Imagine a world engulfed in clinical depression. Julia, a rare exception, is rudely awakened to the horrors around her.

Sky Paradise is the latest project from director/producer/writer Scott Danzig. Scott is a man who likes his dark films and has been inspired by such films as The Ring, Dark City and the truly brilliant Pan’s Labyrinth. Such passion for films will undoubtedly surface in his film, that is something I will be looking forward to seeing.

Not a great deal is known as to the actual plot to Sky Paradise besides the fact everyone appears to be suffering from clinical depression. There appears to be one, however, who is free of this condition and her name is Julia.

It will be really interesting to see what challenges the protagonist Julia has to face on a daily basis surrounded by depression sufferers. Will she have to alter her mood to fit in? Will she be the one labelled as an outcast and therefore deemed to have something wrong with her? There are a whole host of exciting questions and situations which looks to be explored in this truly unique film.

The idea came from Scott’s fiancees’s psychology research. That was what initially got him to brainstorming into depression, the effects, the causes and eventually the basis to an original film came to him, what if everyone had it? What would stop people from committing suicide? How would anything get done? all of these questions and more will hopefully be answered in Sky Paradise.

I have also had some time to check out the cast that are set to star in this feature. I have to say, I like what I see. These independent actors will really bring something to this production. Personally, even in Hollywood films, I love unknown actors. They always bring a wonderful sense of realism to the film, not knowing who they are really allows you to just see them as their character and not what they have done before hand and comparing their performances. I know its an independent film and using indie actors is not something that is new but for me its one of the many aspects of indie films I love.

Here is where you, the reader and film fan, come in. A production like this is not something you can do for free, well not if you want the end result to be something noteworthy. Scott has invested money out of his own pocket into the project as he has the upmost faith in it. Unfortunately this only goes so far. In order for Scott to produce the best film possible he will need certain things like an experienced cinematographer. Unfortunately these things do not come cheap, thats where you guys come in.

Head on over to the Sky Paradise fund raising campaign website at: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/933655297/sky-paradise.

There you will find more information on this wonderful project, you can hear from the man himself, Scott Danzig, talking about his film and what you guys can expect from it. You can also find all the information you need in order to donate towards this project.

You can also head over to: http://www.sneakyghost.com/ for even more information on this production from the actors themselves through to location photos.

It is people like Scott that keep the independent film scene ticking over. With truly original ideas such as Sky Paradise out there, it would be a crime not to see this project completed and to the standard it deserves. So help out the indie scene today, head on over to the website I linked above and donate what you can.

Written by Oliver Willis

Aug 23 2012

I Against I (2012)

The gangster movie I Against I is a dark, fashionable film. The film’s main story arc surrounds the gritty underworld of London and the people who live the high life by running it. Kenny Doughty plays a successful man in this world and is favoured by the “Boss” of this world, Tommy. Even though Tommy’s son Joseph is obviously not a fan of the man who takes his fathers affection.

The films begins with the death of Tommy and CCTV catching both the main character and a man we later find out to be a Russian hit man played by Ingvar Sigurdsson. Finding his fathers body and the CCTV, Joseph proceeds to blame the protagonist due to the evidence and the fact he plainly doesn’t like him! The Russian roulette scene is one in which Mark Womack (Joseph) is dark and believable but also becomes less threatening by the “overacting” of Kenny Doughty.

Anyway back to the main story arc! Joseph uses the two men against each other saying that they must kill one another to prove that they did not kill his father. The two main character’s traits, and maybe due to the actors makes it hard to side with one in particular, we are unsure of who committed the crime and even less sure what their motive would be. This was something that could have stood out originally from the script or maybe even a trait that the actors themselves helped to bring to the film.

Mark Womack really stands out as the jealous son who on the outside is looking for retribution for his father’s death but also clearly doesn’t like the main character and is tormenting him for all the years we believe he had to watch this man become closer and closer to his father. Womack is dark and moody and fits in with the dark, grimy feeling we get from the sets, and settings. There could have been confusion to the Russian hit man being the villain but as the story progresses and we see more of Joseph we can see he is the real villain of the piece.

The film’s main themes give it strength, jealousy and revenge always make it easy to believe in a character’s motive and bring out strong emotions. The theme of survival in a harsh environment also works well for two characters who have a similar path to follow but come from seemingly different backgrounds. The themes and the setting of this film, mostly shot at night give it a gritty edge that suits the underworld of London perfectly. For me the script is a little weak as it’s a simple “murder mystery” and does nothing overly shocking or fantastic, not that is doesn’t have a few twists! As well as Kenny Doughty the support cast of the film let it down. Not fantastic, but easy to watch.

Written by Ben Moughan

Introducing: Predator One
Aug 14 2012

Introducing: Predator One

What if our nation’s enemies finally got smart? What if, instead of spending billions on religious fanatics, they hired a team of battle-hardened mercenaries to do their dirty work, and maintained for themselves a deniable position from the comforts of their own homelands?

This question, posed by film-maker Chris Ross Leong, jump-starts the plot of his contemporary warfare film, Predator One. The film explores the latest technology available to modern military forces and, specifically, the increasing use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

A new technology demands a new skill set, and Predator One reveals that warfare is becoming less about soldiers risking their lives for their country, and more like a highly-advanced video game. It’s a technology that allows military personnel to sit back, hundreds of miles from the frontline, and operate UAV’s via a screen and a ‘game’ controller.

Being able to identify and destroy the enemy remotely, with no danger to the operator, seems to be the perfect military solution. That is until your very own technology is used against you.

Predator One sees a sharp but ageing U.S. Air Force pilot and his sensor Operator completing their final work shift at a remote base. They hand over the last of America’s first generation UAVs, Predator One, to their replacements — a team of irreverent, game-playing youngsters. America’s new generation of ‘Remote Tech’ soldiers come with third generation long-range stealth combat drones. These guys are out to ‘squash the bugs’ that are today’s enemies.

But soon after hand-over, the base is assaulted by an unidentified combat unit. The newly-arrived team of Tech soldiers, with only basic training under their belts, don’t stand a chance against battle-hardened veterans. The advanced weapons are seized, and turned against the United States.

A band of U.S. combat veterans, previously posted on the base, have escaped the carnage. Together with the newly-retired USAF pilot and his sensor Op, they must combine traditional tactics with their superior technological knowledge in a desperate last-ditch attempt to stop the enemy. They must fight the old fashioned way; on the ground, up close, and very personal.

In Predator One, Chris addresses the central issue of how technology distances soldiers from the battle and how that has a significant negative impact.

On the ground, troops are able to judge a situation, and make decisions based on immediate information.

But a soldier sitting in front of a video screen with a controller in his hand has a completely different perspective.

How are strategic decisions now made? Can a situation be fully understood and correctly assessed? Do conscience, morality and the rules of engagement shift when a Tech solider confronts a ‘bad guy’ on screen? Is traditional warfare itself a relic of the past, or will it always be with us?

These are just some of the questions Chris Leong asks in Predator One.

This exciting project is still in its early stages but here at WatchReadReview I will be following step by step and keeping you updated. Watch this space people.

Written by Oliver Willis