“My arm, it… it doesn’t hurt! IT’S HEALED, err, no, it’s still broken…” The Scoop: 1997, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and starring Billy Crudup,  Claire Danes,  and Minnie Driver. (As this was translated into English, this is the American cast I’m crediting here.) Tagline: The fate of the world rests on the courage of one [...]

“You probably think this world is a dream come true… but you’re wrong.” The Scoop: 2009 PG, directed by Henry Selick and starring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher and Keith David Tagline: Be careful what you wish for. Summary Capsule: Little girl explores her house to find… another house, her house, but not quite.

Oscar Night draws nigh, and I can’t help but feel pumped about it. I know most people don’t care all that much, or only tune in for the dresses or pageantry or whatever, but I really love the Academy Awards. It’s like my own geeky version of the Super Bowl – fun to watch even [...]

The Prelude It never fails to amaze me how life seems so doggedly determined to pass me by, some days. A few weeks ago, on a total lark, my wife (the Astounding PoolGirl!) decided she was curious about this author I’d been on a real kick for. You see, about a year and a half [...]

“Does it look like anything non-human is down there? No. And do you know why? Because it’s a field!” The Scoop: 2007 PG-13, directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Charlie Cox, Claire Danes and Michelle Pfeiffer Tagline: This summer a star falls. The chase begins. Summary Capsule: A lovesick youth vows to recover a fallen [...]

“I am a very important man. I’ve got a tower.” The Scoop: 2005 PG, directed by Dave McKean and starring Stephanie Leonidas, Jason Barry, and Gina McKee Tagline: Enter A World Where Dreams Are Real Summary Capsule: Her mum dying, a young circus girl travels across dimensions and makes new friends

For those who aren’t familiar with Neverwhere, or who haven’t read our review, it’s the story of a Richard Mayhew, a Scottish man living in London who helps out an injured girl on the street and ends up trapped in “London Below” for his troubles. The story chronicles Richard’s travels and misadventures through the long forgotten tunnels [...]

“The Marquis de Carabas is a little bit dodgy in the same way that rats are a little bit covered in fur.” The Scoop: 1996 NR, directed by Dewi Humphreys and starring Gary Bakewell, Laura Fraser and Paterson Joseph Tagline: Descend into the shadows of London below Summary Capsule: Dispossessed man gets to admire the [...]

It’s Neil Gaiman Week here at MRFH, and no tribute would be complete without a quick look at his most famous work, The Sandman. Due to a sickening overabundance of talent and class, Neil has succeeded in virtually every medium he’s touched — his novels and short story collections are consistent bestsellers, they’ve been made [...]

Spooky.  Imaginative.  Gothic.  Cool as all get out.  We all have our reasons for loving Neil Gaiman, and what better way to foster a little love on this popular author than to dedicate a full week to the man and his works at Mutant Reviewers? So strap in, dark companion, and get ready for a [...]