Articles written by Michael Roberts
All 10 articles written by Michael Roberts
Review: The Ocean's Precambrian: 2007 Album by the German Extreme Metal Band
Category: Metal Music (general)
Germany's The Ocean raise the bar for the extreme metal genre with a master class in structure and dynamics. more...
Defending Indiana Jones 4: A Rebuttal of the Criticisms of …Crystal Skull
Category: Action Films
The latest Indy adventure was never going to be please everybody but it suceeds far more often than it fails, and is one of the year's best popcorn adventures. more...
Iron Man (Review): Film Adaptation of the Marvel Comic
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
Robert Downey, Jr. excels in one of the best superhero comic book adaptations in recent years. more...
Saw 4 (Review): A Dissection of the Latest Entry in the Popular Horror Series
Category: Horror Films (general)
The death of the Jigsaw killer does nothing to stop the mayhem from continuing in Saw 4, but how long can the game go on for? more...
There Will Be Blood (DVD Review): A Reflection on Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-winning 2007 Film
Category: Drama DVD Reviews
Anchored by an undeniably powerful lead performance, Paul Thomas Anderson's epic film is by far his most ambitious and accomplished work to date. more...
Atonement (Review): Analysis of the Highly Acclaimed 2007 Film
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
A dark and harrowing story of love, loss and regret set amidst the tragedy of World War II. more...
Dillinger Escape Plan Live Review: Club Capitol Perth Western Australia May 13 2008
Category: Metal Music (general)
Dillinger Escape Plan makes a triumphant return to Australia with a brutally punishing performance. more...
The Painted Veil (Review): The Third Film Adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham’s 1925 Novel
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
The romantic period drama is given a fresh injection of blood with this latest offering from director John Curran. more...
Inside Man (Review): Spike Lee Scores Big With His Successful Update of the Heist Film
Category: Action Films/Thrillers (general)
Director Spike Lee returns to form in a smart cops-versus-robbers tale starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen and Jodie Foster. more...
Brick Lane (Review): Analysis and Critique of the Film Based on the Novel by Monica Ali
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
A beautifully acted and directed drama that gives voice and concern to Britain's minority ethnic communities. more...
