In some ways, setting up Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater as a prequel was a big step forward while also being the perfect moment for the series to take a step back as well. Putting the game in the Big Boss’ perspective, in a jungle, during the 1960s, allowed the series to be stripped down to its bare essences in both gameplay and story.
I liked Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, appreciating its meta-ness and cyberpunk elements than I had years ago. But had it continued down that path, the series would’ve probably become a self-parody through too much introspection and complicated twists and turns.
MGS3 is essentially in a James Bond meets survival story. And while the Metal Gear games have always owed a small debt to 007, MGS3 is especially influenced by the famous spy series.
But before you think this is nothing more than an homage,...
I liked Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, appreciating its meta-ness and cyberpunk elements than I had years ago. But had it continued down that path, the series would’ve probably become a self-parody through too much introspection and complicated twists and turns.
MGS3 is essentially in a James Bond meets survival story. And while the Metal Gear games have always owed a small debt to 007, MGS3 is especially influenced by the famous spy series.
But before you think this is nothing more than an homage,...
- 4/9/2016
- by Andrew Hudson
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Now we’re talkin’.
After eight long years, Solid Snake finally returned for more tactical espionage action in Metal Gear Solid.
I’ll say it a million times, the 32/64 bit era was one of, if not the quantum leap in gaming and was absolutely mindblowing if you were old enough to experience it. It’s hard to explain to those born in the 90s, other than it was the equivalent of going from silent movies to suddenly having both color and sound. Console games were no longer confined to being in a 2D (or semi-3D) landscape. Games were now in full 3D glory.
However, it was also do or die for many older game franchises. They either made the leap successful (The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time) or failed spectacularly (Bubsy 3D anyone?). But Metal Gear was a series begging to be made in 3D. And with Hideo Kojima...
After eight long years, Solid Snake finally returned for more tactical espionage action in Metal Gear Solid.
I’ll say it a million times, the 32/64 bit era was one of, if not the quantum leap in gaming and was absolutely mindblowing if you were old enough to experience it. It’s hard to explain to those born in the 90s, other than it was the equivalent of going from silent movies to suddenly having both color and sound. Console games were no longer confined to being in a 2D (or semi-3D) landscape. Games were now in full 3D glory.
However, it was also do or die for many older game franchises. They either made the leap successful (The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time) or failed spectacularly (Bubsy 3D anyone?). But Metal Gear was a series begging to be made in 3D. And with Hideo Kojima...
- 11/6/2015
- by Andrew Hudson
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
It’s amazing how much technology can radically change in just three years, especially when it comes to video games. While Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake was released on the same system as Metal Gear, the differences between the two—in graphic, gameplay, and even story—seem revolutionary. Although it has the same basic game play mechanics and style as the first entry, MG2 serves as the bridge between the Metal Gear series and the Metal Gear Solid series.
What jumps out first is the impressive opening sequence that shows off the Msx’s color palate and sound card (and like most early 90s video game opening credits, does so to the blue prints of its titular machine and main characters).
Rather than just sticking with the boring earth tones of its predecessors, MG2 employs a wide array of the MSX2′s Yamaha V9938′s graphic card, mainly in a wide range of blues,...
What jumps out first is the impressive opening sequence that shows off the Msx’s color palate and sound card (and like most early 90s video game opening credits, does so to the blue prints of its titular machine and main characters).
Rather than just sticking with the boring earth tones of its predecessors, MG2 employs a wide array of the MSX2′s Yamaha V9938′s graphic card, mainly in a wide range of blues,...
- 11/4/2015
- by Andrew Hudson
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Today caught up with T.J. Kuhn, the child actor who played Nathan Arizona Jr. in the 1987 cult comedy classic Raising Arizona. The film stars Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter as a couple who struggle with fertility issues and kidnap a baby—one from a set of quintuplets—and are then chased by a bounty hunter. Photos TV's Top Tots: From 'Breaking Bad's' Holly White to 'Family Guy's' Stewie Griffin Kuhn told Today on Wednesday that he was only a year old when he was featured in the film. "It's surreal to sit there and watch," he said of the
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- 6/18/2014
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The baby — actually, babies — of Baby Boom are all grown up. Kristina and Michelle Kennedy, the twins who rotated in as Elizabeth Wiatt in the 1987 film, appeared on Today on Tuesday morning to chat about starring as Diane Keaton's unexpected bundle of joy. Photos TV's Top Tots: From 'Breaking Bad's' Holly White to 'Family Guy's' Stewie Griffin Appearing with their parents, they noted that they were only a year old when they were featured in the Charles Shyer film about a working woman who inherits a child. The movie also featured Sam Shepard and Harold Ramis. When did they know they were the subject
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- 6/17/2014
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We are at the end of an era. The very last episode of Breaking Bad played to the heartstrings of millions of fans Sunday night and gave many of true sense of satisfaction. Often times, the best TV series don’t run long enough before being cancelled and ones that do run past three seasons start to stink like a rotting corpse on Walking Dead. Whether you were a fan of Dexter, Seinfeld, Lost or The Sopranos, disappointment gets even the best of them–but not Breaking Bad. There was no ambiguity, no room for interpretation, no loose dangling threads twisting in the wind.
Thankfully creator Vince Gilligan, cast and crew gave us a worthwhile and memorable finale, proper closure to accompany all the mental scarring along the way. Regardless if you were in Team Walt, Team Jesse, Team Hank, or Team Gus, there was no way one could refuse...
Thankfully creator Vince Gilligan, cast and crew gave us a worthwhile and memorable finale, proper closure to accompany all the mental scarring along the way. Regardless if you were in Team Walt, Team Jesse, Team Hank, or Team Gus, there was no way one could refuse...
- 10/1/2013
- by Ernie Estrella
- BuzzFocus.com
Spoiler Alert For The Breaking Bad Series Finale! (But you should know that by now, right?)
Well, this is the end. There will never be another series like it. That is, until The Talking Dead returns. Perennial host of all things fandom Chris Hardwick hosts the final installment of Talking Bad, an extended one-hour after show special airing immediately after the Breaking Bad series finale. Set at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hardwick sits down with various members of the cast, creator Vince Gilligan, and Jimmy Kimmel to discuss the series finale and legacy of Breaking Bad..
Prior to the live post-show discussion,...
Well, this is the end. There will never be another series like it. That is, until The Talking Dead returns. Perennial host of all things fandom Chris Hardwick hosts the final installment of Talking Bad, an extended one-hour after show special airing immediately after the Breaking Bad series finale. Set at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hardwick sits down with various members of the cast, creator Vince Gilligan, and Jimmy Kimmel to discuss the series finale and legacy of Breaking Bad..
Prior to the live post-show discussion,...
- 9/30/2013
- by Maricela Gonzalez
- EW.com - PopWatch
To celebrate the moment everyone has been freaking out over we've compiled some awesome 'Breaking Bad' stuff for you to tweak out on!First up ... the meth cooking Winnebago where Walter and Jesse started their partnership. You've seen it all over the New Mexico desert -- now we've added the Rv to some other iconic Hollywood desert scenes.Although he isn't as cute as little Holly White -- this little guy turned out...
- 9/28/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Just like you, Conan O’Brien is obsessed with Breaking Bad. Just like you, he’s been spending the last few months both eagerly anticipating and dreading the series finale on September 29. And just like you, Conan also thinks it’d be just awesome to spend half an hour palling around with Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, Rj Mitte, Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, and Vince Gilligan.
But unlike you, Conan actually has the power to make that last part happen. Thus, last night’s episode of Conan — a celebration of AMC’s Emmy-winning drama, featuring altered opening credits,...
But unlike you, Conan actually has the power to make that last part happen. Thus, last night’s episode of Conan — a celebration of AMC’s Emmy-winning drama, featuring altered opening credits,...
- 9/24/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
Where We Left Off
Walt killed off lovable grump Mike, then proceeded to tie up any loose ends by paying Todd’s uncle to kill nine inmates that had information on Walt in two minutes. Skyler showed Walt his sizable pile of money and asked how much more he needed to be happy. Walt told her that he would stop selling drugs so Skyler brought the kids back home. Madrigal employee Lydia expands Walt’s blue crystal product to the Czech Republic (and saves her own life in the process).
Walt visited Jesse’s house to give Jesse two bags, Jesse worries that Walt is going to kill him, but the bags ultimately contain a large amount of cash. Hank takes the most momentous potty break in TV history and picks up the copy of Leaves of Grass given to Walter by Gale Boetticher, finally realizing that Walter White is in fact Heisenberg.
Walt killed off lovable grump Mike, then proceeded to tie up any loose ends by paying Todd’s uncle to kill nine inmates that had information on Walt in two minutes. Skyler showed Walt his sizable pile of money and asked how much more he needed to be happy. Walt told her that he would stop selling drugs so Skyler brought the kids back home. Madrigal employee Lydia expands Walt’s blue crystal product to the Czech Republic (and saves her own life in the process).
Walt visited Jesse’s house to give Jesse two bags, Jesse worries that Walt is going to kill him, but the bags ultimately contain a large amount of cash. Hank takes the most momentous potty break in TV history and picks up the copy of Leaves of Grass given to Walter by Gale Boetticher, finally realizing that Walter White is in fact Heisenberg.
- 8/13/2013
- by Bryan Hickman
- Obsessed with Film
On Aug. 11, Breaking Bad returns for its final eight-episode run. Before the second half of season 5 premieres, refresh your memory with this handy guide to the series — presented, naturally, in the form of the periodic table.
1. H — Hank: Schrader, Walt’s brother-in-law — a DEA agent who’s the Javert to Heisenberg’s Valjean
2. He — Heisenberg: Walt’s criminal alter-ego, named for Werner Heisenberg — a German theoretical physicist best known for his eponymous “uncertainty principle”
3. Li — Lily of the Valley: A pretty flowering plant found in cool, temperate environments and New Mexican backyards — and what Walt uses to poison Jesse...
1. H — Hank: Schrader, Walt’s brother-in-law — a DEA agent who’s the Javert to Heisenberg’s Valjean
2. He — Heisenberg: Walt’s criminal alter-ego, named for Werner Heisenberg — a German theoretical physicist best known for his eponymous “uncertainty principle”
3. Li — Lily of the Valley: A pretty flowering plant found in cool, temperate environments and New Mexican backyards — and what Walt uses to poison Jesse...
- 8/9/2013
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
There are only sixteen more episodes of Breaking Bad before the show heads off for that big meth lab in the sky, but creator Vince Gilligan is not opposed to keeping the franchise going. "I would love to see a Saul Goodman spin-off show when it’s all said and done," Gilligan tells EW. "While Breaking Bad is by design a show that is finite and limited in its scope — it’s a story of transformation that cannot go on forever — I think a Saul Goodman show could have great legs," he says. That's not a promise that Saul won't die, though, so don't get your hopes up too high. Gilligan says that "everything is on the table," including a grisly end for Albuquerque's best lawyer. What about Breaking Badies: The Holly White Story?...
- 7/11/2012
- by Margaret Lyons
- Vulture
Happy Endings Productions' 'The Panel' returns to our screens this week for a seven week run. The ninth series welcomes a new host in the shape of economist and journalist David McWilliams (Addicted to Money). 'The Panel' is directed by Pat Cowap (Saturday Night with Miriam) and produced by Seamus Cassidy (The Podge and Rodge Show). New frontman McWilliams will be joined by regular panellists Colin Murphy (The Blizzard of Odd), Neil Delamere (Republic of Telly), Andrew Maxwell (Comedy Cuts) and Mairead Farrell (The Ultimate Guide to Everything). Actress Holly White (Dan and Becs) also makes her debut this series.
- 11/4/2009
- IFTN
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