Games, the internet, music, films and television are just some of our passions here at ATO, so we like to review the latest and the best that the world has to offer, as well as the odd classic. |
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By Maddie
Kickboxer (1989) : A Classic Film Review (10/02/08)
A spate of classic martial arts movies hit our screens in the 1980's and among the best of them was a tale of classic, unadulterated revenge, in the form of Jean-Claude Van Damme's Kickboxer. Maddie reviews it here. |
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By KJS
Cloverfield (2008) : A Review (04/02/08)
The eagerly awaited J.J Abrams film "Cloverfield" finally arrived in the UK on the 1st of February. ATO had been anticipating it since hearing about it for the first time several months ago. Having finally seen it, here is the review. |
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By KJS
Christmas Special : Elf (2003) : A Classic Film Review (06/01/08)
Elf isn't the first film you think of when you hear the name "Will Ferrell", but it happens to be one his funnier movies (and that's saying something!). I review this barrel of Christmas laughs. |
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By Maddie
Halloween Special : Halloween 9 (2007) : A Review (12/10/07)
Remaking a film is always a risk - especially when that film is a classic. John Carpenter's original "Halloween" is one of the best horrors ever made and Rob Zombie has attempted to remake it with this film - colloquially known as "Halloween 9". Maddie reviews it. |
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By Maddie
Transformers (2007) - Robots in Disguise : A Review (29/07/07)
This summer, a much-hyped monster blockbuster was released, triggering the imaginations of a new generation of potential fans - and those of us who saw it in the 1980's. That film was Transformers and Maddie recently watched it. See what he thought |
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By KJS and Banxy
Broken Signs : An Upcoming Single Review (11/07/07)
ATO favourites "Sound Sanctuary" are on the verge of releasing their potentially biggest single, "Broken Signs". KJS and Banxy review it here. |
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By Maddie
Rocky Balboa (2006) : A Review (24/06/07)
Maddie loves the Rocky saga and was chuffed to bits when the most recent installment was released. This is his review of the finale to one of the most memorable series on films in recent history - Rocky Balboa. |
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By Maddie
American Psycho (2000) : A Classic Film Review (20/06/07)
In the year 2000, a film was released which amazed, shocked and confused audiences around the world. Maddie and KJS watched it back then and didn't have a clue what was going on. Maddie took a look at it again recently. |
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By KJS
Sgt. Slaughter.com : A Website Review (08/06/07)
Remember back in the early 1990's when the legendary Hulk Hogan was getting his arse kicked by a square-jawed no-shit militarian? That bad-ass mofo was Sgt. Slaughter and I found his website. Let's take a look... |
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By KJS
Ultimate Avengers - The Movie (2006) : A Review (23/04/07)
In 2006, Marvel released their first feature length animated movie. Having recently taken what is somewhat a belated interest in comic book characters, I decided to buy it. Ultimate Avengers is reviewed here. |
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By Banxy
Rammstein Reviewed (18/05/07)
Normally we'd review a film, an album, or a computer game, but Banxy has gone all out this time and reviewed a band! German nutters Rammstein are the case in question and you can read it here. |
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By Banxy
Street Fighter II : A Classic Game Review (10/05/07)
After a barren spell without many reviews, Banxy bounces back with a classic. Street Fighter II is undoubtedly one of the biggest games ever, and Banxy looks at why.
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By Banxy
Point Break (1991) : A Classic Film Review (23/03/07)
You can tell that Banxy, normally a big lover of the snow, is yearning for summer, as this article is a dead giveaway. 1991's surf thriller Point Break is the film up for review. |
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By Banxy
Lawnmower Man (1992) : A Classic Film Review (02/03/07)
The normally prolific Banxy has been absent from the world of article writing for a couple of months, but he's back with a trademark computer film review! This time it's Lawnmower Man. |
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By Maddie
Book Review : One Hit Wonder : The Jimmy Glass Story (03/01/07)
A little known fact about ATO's diamond geezer Maddslad is that he is an ardent Carlisle United fan. Jimmy Glass is a Carlisle United legend. Maddie takes a look at Jimmy's Book in this, his latest masterpiece. |
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By Banxy
Book Review : The World According to Clarkson
Volume 2 : And Another Thing... (01/01/07)
As we welcome in a new year, we also welcome an ATO first - a book review. Banxy looks at the latest quirky little number by BBC's Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. |
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By Maddie
Christmas Special : Rambo : First Blood (1982)
One Man War! : A Classic Film Review (28/12/06)
When people think of classic Christmas films they think of Santa Claus the Movie, Home Alone, Die Hard 2, Nightmare Before Christmas – however, one of the best and forgotten Christmas films is Rambo: First Blood. |
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By Banxy
Christmas Special : Die Hard (1988) : A Classic Film Review (27/11/06)
In the first of what is going to be this year's bonanza ATO Christmas special, Banxy reviews a film which is very discreetly linked with Christmas - Bruce Willis' Die Hard. |
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By KJS
Forgotten Movies : The Secret of the Sword (1985) : A Review (26/11/06)
I recently bought a film that reminded me so much of my childhood that I nearly wet myself and ate a Farley's rusk. He-Man was always my favourite cartoon, but this was Masters of the Universe overload! Take a look! |
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By KJS
Halloween Special : The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - The Beginning (2006) : A Review (31/10/06)
There have been a long line of sequels and remakes of the 1974 classic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", but this is the first prequel. I checked it out. |
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By Banxy
Halloween Special : Ghostbusters II (1989) : A Classic Film Review (25/10/06)
Last Halloween, KJS brought you a classic movie - Ghostbusters. This Halloween, Banxy brings you the sequel - Ghostbusters II - another family classic. |
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By Jabbslad
Halloween Special : Feast (2005) : A Review (15/10/06)
Jabbslad has been something of an ATO recluse for quite some time since his "Four Brothers" review, but he's back and better than ever with this cracking review of gory horror treat "Feast", a film with plenty of star quality behind it. |
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By Maddie
Halloween Special : Halloween 6 - The Producer's Cut (1995) : A Classic Film Review (13/10/06)
We all know and love the Halloween franchise of slasher movies, but the story took a turn for the worse after the 1995 installment. However, if this version was released, things might have been different. Maddie takes a look. |
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By Banxy
Halloween Special : Alien (1979) : A Classic Film Review (10/10/06)
This year, for an ATO Halloween special, Banxy decided he'd take a look at one of the films that has scared the life out of him over the years. |
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By Banxy
Crank (The Unofficial "Grand Theft Auto : The Movie") (2006) : A Review (29/09/06)
Banxy clearly has a hell of a lot of time on his hands! Having recently written 4 articles in less than a week, he springs up with his 5th in 9 days. This time it's a rare break from his usual computer theme with a review of new movie "Crank", starring Jason Statham. |
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By Maddie
Clerks 2 (2006): A Review (10/09/06)
It's been a long time coming, but Maddie has finally produced the goods in the form of his first article - A review of Kevin Smith's comedy sequel, Clerks 2. |
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By Banxy
Goonies Are Good Enough
Goonies (1985)
: A Classic Film Review (02/09/06)
In the 1980's a group made up of virtual unknown kids came together for a film that would cement them as cult-heros forever. That film was "The Goonies". If you are an 80's child, you'll no doubt be familiar with it. Even if you aren't you can't help but endear to it. Banxy writes about it. |
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By Banxy
Tron (1982) : A Classic Film Review (02/04/06)
As usual of late, Kev Ferguson hits the spot with yet another computer related article. This time it's a review of a film from way back in 1982, the film Kev Ferguson claims may have got him in to computers - Tron. |
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By KJS
Anchorman : The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) : A Classic Film Review (27/03/06)
In mid 2004 a film was released with a stellar cast of comedic actors that was guaranteed to be a success, and it certainly was. That film was Anchorman, with Will Ferrell in the lead role. |
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By Banxy
The Net (1995) : A Classic Film Review (27/03/06)
Surprise, surprise! Kev Ferguson has popped up with another article and it's computer related! Yes, it's another computer film. This time it's the 1995 thriller, starring Sandra Bullock - The Net. |
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By Banxy
The IT Crowd : A Review (06/03/06)
Sticking with his love of computers, Kev Ferguson takes his love to the fantastic new comedy series, The IT Crowd. This is his review of the new channel 4 show. |
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By Banxy
Antitrust (2001) : A Classic Film Review (28/02/06)
He loves his computer films does Kev Ferguson. This is another review of a favourite of his - the 2001 hit Antitrust, starring Ryan Phillipe. |
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By Lennie
Streets of Rage 2 : A Classic Game Review (15/12/05)
It's the Christmas season, and yet there's nothing Christmassy about this article other than the fact that Lennie received the game in question at Christmas. But it's a good article, so read it now. Lennie Pepper reviews Mega Drive classic Streets of Rage 2. |
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By KJS
Christmas Special : Home Alone (1990) : A Classic Film Review (15/12/05)
Macauley Culkin is lucky. He won't always be labeled as "The Michael Jackson Kid" because his starring role in Home Alone is so memorable. Such a strange theme for a film and yet so, so Christmassy. I just have to review this film right now. |
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By KJS
Christmas Special : Gremlins (1984) : A Classic Film Review (09/12/05)
In the first of our special seasonal entries, I review an absolute cracker of a Christmas movie - The incredible 1984 classic, "Gremlins", starring Zach Galligan, Hoyt Axton and 1980's legend, Corey Feldman. |
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By KJS
Sensible Soccer : A Classic Game Review (30/11/05)
Every once in a while a game is released that is just so good it remains unsurpassed for a very long time. One of those games is Sensible Soccer, which is still the most playable football sim ever. |
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By Banxy
Making Banana Pancakes : A Jack Johnson Review (11/11/05)
Every once in a while, ATO like to bring you a good old fashioned music review. Kev Ferguson kicks things off on the music front with a look at Jack Johnson's latest offering. |
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By Banxy
"That was a 10.0" : Remembering Quake II (07/11/05)
First person shooters are as common to the modern gamer as a two-button joystick was to an Atari ST gamer. Wolfenstein, Doom, Unreal, Half-Life - all great games, but the Quake series was a bit special. ATO trembles as Kev Ferguson takes a look back to the mighty Quake II. |
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By KJS
Saw 2 (2005) : A Review (04/11/05)
The first "Saw" movie was both highly original and highly acclaimed, what with the "killer" putting people in situations where they had to save themselves, as opposed to hiding in the shadows and slashing away himself. The second one promised more thrills as eight people are trying to survive this time, not just two. |
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By Banxy
Films that Defined a Generation : Hackers (1996) : A Classic Film Review (03/11/05)
Remember the days when "Hackers" were considered nothing but geeky freaks who sat around all day, getting fat, stuffing their faces with junk food and soft drinks, only taking a break to watch midget porn? This film played a big part in dispensing that myth. Read Kev Ferguson's review of "Hackers". |
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By Banxy
Defining Events in Film History : The Matrix (1999) : A Classic Film Review (02/11/05)
In 1999, a film was released which revolutionised film-making and influenced many after it. The special effects and the general idea were innovative and groundbreaking. That film was "The Matrix". |
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By KJS
Halloween Special : Ghostbusters (1984) : A Classic Film Review (30/10/05)
Halloween is the time of year when we think of witches, werewolves, vampires and of course... ghosts. So what better time to review a true classic of a movie - Ghostbusters? |
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By Jabbslad
Four Brothers (2005) : A Review (23/10/05)
Jabbslad finally gets his name on the board with his first installment. In this rare treat, he reviews recent blockbuster action flick "Four Brothers", starring Mark Wahlberg and Andre 3000. |
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By Banxy
Night Watch (2004) : A Review (13/10/05)
Night Watch, AKA "Nochnoy Dozor", is the first in an upcoming trilogy of movies, and it has been said that you can't really judge this first installment until you've seen the forthcoming sequels. However, ATO newcomer Banxy gives his first impressions of the opening chapter of the series. |
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By KJS
The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) : A Review (11/10/05)
The hilarious Steve Carell, renowned for playing losers and incompetents, is perhaps best known for his role as Michael Scott in the US version of "The Office", and for acting alongside Will Ferrell as the inept, retarded Weatherman Brick Tamland in the brilliant "Anchorman". In the 40 Year Old Virgin, he takes on the role of yet another of life's unfortunates. |
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By KJS
George A. Romero's Land of the Dead (2005) : A Review (29/09/05)
George A. Romero is back doing what he does best - making a movie of the genre he created - a Zombie flick. Land of the Dead is the follow up to the horror classics Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and Day of the Dead. This time, he's armed with a 21st century budget and a 21st century special effects team - a recipe destined for success? |
