Locked In Barnes

Staff Writer: Samuntha Macknzie

A new psychological thriller is headed to theaters in 2010 with Ben Barnes, Sarah Roemer, and Eliza Dushku.

A new trailer has been published and shows another side to the story.

Catch the third version too on Youtube.

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Source: 6Sales

Reviews - The Vampire Diaries Premiere

Staff Writer: Grave Digger

3 out of 5 shovels
Spooky, creepy, suspenseful the CW has set up a Gothic thriller before their hit: Supernatural. The only drawbacks seen are the Dark Shadows backdrop, subplot, and air. Stefen believes his lost love has been reincarnated: an Alaina - Kathryn connection. So, he comes back to the family home to live with his nephew (who Stefen calls Uncle Zack).

A century old and he's broodingly lonely. Sound familiar? Can't anyone love being immortal these days without being evil? Enter Damon (though evil), Stefen's brother. Let the love triangle begin.The feud between the brothers pits Alaina in the middle.

She has her own drama to deal with. Parents are dead from a car accident, but she was the lone survivor. Her brother uses drugs and alcohol to dull the pain. Her friends are jealous or psychic.

The differences between Dark Shadows and the Vampire Diaries are teenagers, dead parents, fog, journals, and crows. How the series will keep from being a soap opera and not a thriller is the question. Hopefully the writers will be as intelligent as Supernatural's arcs.

Or, a Twilight wannabe has just taken over this time slot. Or worse, Dawson's Creek . . . I mean Creep.

Say Farewell to a Supernatural Thriller

Staff Writer: Samuntha Mackenzie

Information about the movie Valediction has come from limited sources. Peter Kelley posted his thoughts and experiences with his client's, Eliza Dushku, upcoming script choices. At his request, she took on the project; the cast is top notch. With a talented British director and actors, Eliza is one of the few Americans in a substantial, if albeit support, role.

The movie was set to film in later but got bumped up in June. Locations, permits must have fallen into place. In addition, Eliza has Dollhouse to shoot in LA (which she currently is) and Ben Barnes, her costar, has Dawn Treader in Australia (in July).

From what this source has offered, his blog is a great read for any young actor making their way up the rungs. As a person with stage and film experience, I appreciated his candor.

He confirms that Valediction is a thriller with supernatural undertones. He also gives a glimpse into the Whiskey Park scenes.

Update to: Ben's Valediction

Source: An Active Life

Thrilling Reflections

Staff Writer: Grave Digger

OHG doesn't do music reviews, instead I will concentrate on the music video (TV) of Thriller.

Everyone in the coming days, weeks, and years will reflect on the life and career of Michael Jackson. I will remember the first time I saw Thriller. It's going to date me, so I'll just say, I saw the music video in elementary (primary) school.

My teacher played the entire video in class. I had never seen anything like the zombies set to music before. I was scared and mesmerized and, well, thrilled. And, I've never seen anything comparable (though they are plenty of copycats and posers) since that video.

It's sad this week we lost three icons: Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends who knew these exceptional people.

The Prophecy

Staff Writer: Samuntha Mackenzie

4 ½ out of 5 Shovels
A thriller is about the angel Gabriel. He is angry that human are allowed into heaven. So he went to Earth to find the most evil soul to wreck havoc on good angels.

Thomas Daggett the priest turned homicide detective and Simon an angel try to stop Gabriel. Katherine Henley a school teacher helps Daggett in his quest.

This film is a chilling and suspenseful tale. Christopher Walken is always intense. Elias Koteas and Virginia Madsen are great together. Eric Stoltz and Viggo Mortensen as an angel and the devil, respectively, portray their characters with gusto.

The Prophecy is apocalyptic. The movie is intense. Yet, the film is just shy of perfection. Cult status should be denoted to the Prophecy, for what it lacks, there is more beneath the surface.