Monday, 12 January 2009

Disc One - The Zombie Survival Guide: Director's Cut

MUNWEBB COLLECTION : DISC ONE

THE ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE : DIRECTOR'S CUT


The huge feature length student film: The Zombie Survival Guide. Created over 11 months, it was finally premiered in February 2007 to rave reviews. This new Director's cut fixes many of the problems I had with it, and makes the film ultimately better.


To check out the films original official webiste, CLICK HERE.

There you can find a blog whilst I was making the film, along with complete poster gallery, forum, character profiles and much more.

Click on the green hyperlink text to view it on Youtube.

TRAILERS

Director's Cut Trailer - Coming Soon
Final Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer

CLIP

Cutting the Lawn

EXTRAS

Director's Commentary
Making of Blood Outtake
Uncut Musical Opening

SCRIPT


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Disc Six - Loose Films

MUNWEBB COLLECTION : DISC SIX

EVERYTHING ELSE

This disc contains everything loose that myself or Greg ever did. This ranges from the first films we ever made together with a Lego Cam 10 years ago, to stories and scripts that were never made.

Click on the green hyperlink text to view it on Youtube.

I will not make every video available to view on this blog.

SECTION ONE - OLD FILMS

Revenge of the Socks
Revenge of the Socks 2
Revenge of the Socks 3
Day of the Drawers
The Evil Toy Story
Another Evil Toy Story
Alienated
The Mask
The Mask Returns
Old Films Trailer

SECTION TWO - MUSIC VIDEOS

The Nightmare Beyond the Wardrobe

Sofadelic
QE Quartet - Do They Know It's Christmastime?

SECTION THREE - DRAMA VIDEOS

Metamorphosis

Witchcraft
Find Me

SECTION FOUR - EVERYTHING ELSE

Midland Mayhem
In Bloom


Click on any of the scripts or stories that are highlighted to view them.


SECTION FIVE - OLD SCRIPTS

Alienated
Day of the Drawers
Dino Park (NEVER MADE)
Error (NEVER MADE)
Evil Toy Warfare (NEVER MADE)
Mouldy Cereal (NEVER MADE)
Nightfire (NEVER MADE)
Nightmare (NEVER MADE)
Revenge of the Socks 3
The Sock King (NEVER MADE)

SECTION SIX - NEW STORIES

James Holt and the Philosopher's Forehead
James Holt and the Chamber of Thunderbirds
The Lord of the Foreskins
Passion of the Egg
Simon Paton Trilogy
The Reindeer's Prank
The Untold Adventures of Dan Webb

SECTION SEVEN - OLD STORIES

Action Boys: Aliens
Alien Planet
BodyworkZ
Bugs
Dino Park
Dino Park 2
Dino Park 3
Gorg
Gorg 2
Gorg 3
Inventors!
Placid Island
VB 2000 : Aliens!
VB 2000 : Back in Time!
VB 2000 : Lost in Space!
VB 2000 : The Hope!
Volcano Boys
Volcano Boys 2
Volcano Boys 3
Volcano Boys 4
Volcano Boys 5
Volcano Boys 6

Disc Two - The Zombie Survival Guide: Extras


An absolutely packed disc of extras from The Zombie Survival Guide, ranging from a feature length making of documentary... to a sing-a-long with me. Over three and a half hours of goodies.

CONTENTS

The Making of the Zombie Survival Guide
Gag Reel
Deleted Scenes
Uncut Scenes
Premiere Introduction
Sing-a-Long
Trailers
Poster Gallery
The "Real" Tobitt
Easter Eggs
Video Diaries

Click on the green hyperlink text to view the media on Youtube.

TRAILER

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CLIPS

Bayer's Video Diary on the Cliff
Sian's Video Diary in the Woods

Disc Three - The Zombie Survival Guide: Original Cut


The original and first cut of The Zombie Survival Guide shown to the audience at the premiere. Different music and some shifted scenes are the main difference. Depends which version you prefer really.

Also contains the choice of three openings to the film - one is the Braveheart spoof, one is the Musical spoof, and one is the Gladiator spoof. You choose how you want the film to open, on this disc only.

Official Website

Disc Four - Lucid Life


My first true return to filmmaking in 2006 for my AS Media project. It was very ambitious at the time, and still holds up quite well today... except for a few minor plot holes.


Click on the green hyperlink text to view it on Youtube.

TRAILERS

Original Trailer
New Trailer


CLIP

An Unexpected Greeting

DVD COVER

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POSTERS

Teaser Poster
Theatrical Poster

EXTRAS

Making of the Remastered
Uncut Fight
Uncut Dr Samsa Lesson
Uncut Cross Dress
Gag Reel
Easter Eggs

SCRIPT


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Disc Five - Leavers DVD


The infamous Leavers DVD, created at the end of Sixth Form in 2007. Contains interviews with students and teachers, as well as sketches and music along the way!


Click on the green hyperlink text to view the various media.

TRAILER

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CLIP

Holland and Tamplin

DVD COVERS

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3
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4

EXTRAS

Director's Commentary
The Real Mr Pouton BBC News Report
Loose Making Of Clips
Deleted Scene - Where Are They Now?

MOVIE REVIEW : Repo! The Genetic Opera

REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman
Starring Alexa Vega and Anthony Head


PLOT

A worldwide epidemic encourages a biotech company to launch an organ-financing program similar in nature to a standard car loan. The repossession clause is a killer, however.


WHAT I THOUGHT

Well... here's a strange one. I saw the trailer for Repo! The Genetic Opera a while ago and thought... Hmm. Looked very strange to me. It had Anthony Head in though, and was a rock musical... so I thought I'd check it out.

Very strange film.

Don't let the title of it being an opera fool you... it really is an opera. The entire film is sung, no talking at all. It's incredibly gothic and very gory. It doesn't hold back on shots of people having their organs pulled out while they're still alive. Yuck. I did love Anthony Head as the Repo Man, and I thought the whole concept was pretty cool when I got into it... it was just presented in such a weird way.

It's from the director of Saw 2, 3 and 4... and the style is still very bleak, but also incredibly stylised with no normal colours, and sometimes characters talking to the camera etc. I liked quite a few of the songs in it, but some of them were just too gothic for my liking.

So, I'm not sure what to say about this film. You really need to go into it with an open mind. It's quite a heavy watch... and at times can be confusing... but if you're a fan of the music, or of graphic novels... you should check it out.

BEST MOMENT

Anthony Head as the Repo Man. I've always loved him... always will...

MY RATING

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Sunday, 11 January 2009

MOVIE REVIEW : Seven Pounds

From now on, I'm going to try and review each new movie I see on this blog. I did see Australia the other week, which I loved... but I never got time. So let me start here.

SEVEN POUNDS

Directed by Gabriele Muccino
Starring Will Smith and Rosario Dawson


PLOT

An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

WHAT I THOUGHT

I really wasn't too sure about this film. I thought it looked quite good from the trailer, if a little mysterious. I had heard mixed things though. In the end, I decided to watch due to my love of Will Smith and the greatness that was Pursuit of Happyness.

What a terrific film.

A little confusing at first, quite hard to get into... but stick with it. You soon start to realise the plot. The films greatest strength is the fact that the plot isn't actually explained until the end. I can tell it's going to be really rewarding to watch a second time.

Will Smith's acting is once again, absolutely superb. I've watched him since Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and its just amazing to see how he's developed as an actor. I liked Rosario Dawson too... but thought Woody Harrelson should've been in it more.

Another note is that the music is wonderful. In the final scene... when the film reaches where it has been building too... the track was brilliant. One of my favourite for a while.

So... in conclusion... I really recommend this film. It can be quite hard to watch at times, but stick with it. It's worth it. I can't wait to see it for a second time.

BEST MOMENT

The awesome finale... when everything finally comes together, and how it all happens.

MY RATING

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MY FAVOURITE GAMES EVER 10-1

10. CRACKDOWN (XBOX 360)

It's like Grand Theft Auto... but you're a superhero! AWESOME! One of the most fun gaming experiences I've ever had. I still play it to this day. And the cell shaded look is brilliant!

STORYLINE : 2/5
GRAPHICS : 4/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 2/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 4/5


9. GEARS OF WAR 2 (XBOX 360)

The first Gears of War was a good game. But it wasn't amazing. Luckily the second game kicked serious ANUS! The best graphics ever! Amazing music! And the storyline is so good compared to the last one!

STORYLINE : 4/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 4/5
FUN FACTOR : 4/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5



8. ROCK BAND 2 (XBOX 360)

The best local multiplayer experience ever in my opinion. I love the feeling when it's a song that everyone loves, and everybody suddenly comes in with a different instrument and works together as a team to complete it. Sometimes it makes you feel like a real band. And I have become obsessed with the drums. They took over my Summer, and still rule my life now!

STORYLINE : 4/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 4/5
FUN FACTOR : 4/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5


7. FABLE SERIES (XBOX AND XBOX 360)

Two absolutely brilliant games. I couldn't decide which one was my favourite, so I put them both. Fable 2 is absolutely stunning, but it can't beat the freshness and the charm of the original. My favourite game of 2008 was Fable 2... what an awesome experience it was.

STORYLINE : 4/5
GRAPHICS : 4/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 5/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


6. ODDWORLD SERIES (PC and XBOX)

Abe's Oddysee is amazing. Abe's Exoddus is perfect. Munch's Oddysee is pretty good. Stranger's Wrath is fantastic. Nothing can ever beat the two original games, which I still complete every single year because I love them so much. The new Stranger's Wrath game is truly great though, and it infuriates me by not being available to play on the 360! AGH!!! And let's not forget that they all have the best CG cutscenes ever in a game!

STORYLINE : 5/5
GRAPHICS : 3/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 3/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5


5. UNCHARTED: DRAKE'S FORTUNE (PS3)

I loved it first time that I played this game, and I love it even more every time I play it after. The graphics are jaw dropping. The soundtrack is awesome. But the gameplay is spot on, and the characters and story are excellent. I can't wait for Uncharted 2. Which is actually my most anticipated game of 2009.

STORYLINE : 5/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 5/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5


4. STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC (XBOX)

What a game. I don't normally like turn based RPGs, but this game's storyline and presentation were so perfect that I was completely hooked. The twist at the end of the game surprised me the most ever, including film. I was so engrossed. And it took me by so much surprise. The graphics at the time were good, but the voice acting is amazing... so much dialogue. And the Star Wars music is great too... as ever.

STORYLINE : 5/5
GRAPHICS : 4/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 5/5
FUN FACTOR : 4/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


3. HALF-LIFE 2 (PC)

Truly the most cinematic game available on the market. The graphics in 2004 were so good... and still up to today's best standards. The storyline is also great. It's the small things though that make it better than anything else. Like the character of Dog. Or the friendship with Alyx. There are just so many moments in this game that I always have to play it again to experience them one more time.

STORYLINE : 4/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 3/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5


2. MASS EFFECT (XBOX 360)

This was very nearly my number one... but nothing could knock that off easily. Is Mass Effect a perfect game? No. But it does so much right that you forget all the wrongs. The combat system is so deep, its fantastic. The storyline is epic. The graphics were unbelievable, as well as the music. The moment I knew this was so good was when I accidentally made the wrong decision, and was so depressed about it, I turned off my console and played through the 3 hours again just to get one of the characters back. No other game can do that for me. Each time feels different. I may go play it again now...

STORYLINE : 5/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 5/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


1. HALO TRILOGY (XBOX and XBOX 360)

I have an obsession with Halo. Everyone that has met me knows it. I have posters. Limited editions. Figurines. Calendars. Everything. My gaming life revolves around Halo. Why? No other game has provided the pure amount of excitement and fun. The vehicles are amazing. Each game has had some of the best graphics of the generation. The best multiplayer mode ever to grace a game. Let's not forget it was Halo 1 that got me into console gaming. I think the thing that holds it together for me though is the world that Bungie has created. I have become completely involved in the universe - even reading the books because I love it so much. No game could hope to beat what Halo is to me. A lifestyle.

STORYLINE : 5/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 5/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


OTHER HONOURABLE MENTIONS:

Fahrenheit
Jade Empire
Just Cause
Rayman
Spider-Man 2
Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Outcast
Star Wars: Republic Commando
The Movies
The Sims 2

THANK YOU FOR READING

MY FAVOURITE GAMES EVER 25-11

Okay... so everyone that knows me will know my Number One game ever... but how about the rest? And don't expect it all to be new games... lots of oldies in there too!

Take a look... and click on any of the pictures for a bigger version!

25. DEAD SPACE (XBOX 360)

One of the few games that has genuinely scared me! I had no expectations for this game. Turned out its one of the most amazing games this year! The atmosphere and graphics were incredible. I played it at Halloween by myself alone in the house... I nearly pooed.

STORYLINE : 3/5
GRAPHICS : 4/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 3/5
FUN FACTOR : 4/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5


24. FAR CRY 2 (XBOX 360)

I think this game has my favourite graphics in a game ever. Just jaw dropping all the time. It always feels so gritty and realistic. Plus when one of my buddies was killed... it may have been one of the hardest cutscenes ever to watch in a game!

STORYLINE : 3/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 3/5
FUN FACTOR : 3/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


23. THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION (XBOX 360)

I like Fallout 3. But Oblivion is better. I think it's just from my love and swords and magic, but the world just seems more alive... and I prefer living in the Oblivion open world than I do the Fallout 3 one. It's a great game though. You should know why. Unless you lived under a rock.

STORYLINE : 3/5
GRAPHICS : 4/5
SOUND : 3/5
MUSIC : 4/5
FUN FACTOR : 3/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


22. MARIO KART WII

It's my favourite racer ever. Can't be beaten. I love the Burnout series, but its nothing to the fun of Mario Kart. Playing it in a room with three other people, all screaming at each other is the one of the most fun experiences ever.

STORYLINE : 0/5
GRAPHICS : 3/5
SOUND : 3/5
MUSIC : 2/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


21. GRAND THEFT AUTO IV

I did love this game. I just didn't think it was the most amazing thing ever like some people. I never did complete it. I will one day. The city is fantastic, as are the graphics and gameplay. It just didn't knock it out the park for me.

STORYLINE : 4/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 3/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


20. WORMS ARMAGEDDON

I grew up with this game, and still think its one of the most perfect pieces of programming ever. The graphics still look good today, and the humour is great. Such fun in multiplayer. I still play it. All. The. Time.

STORYLINE : 0/5
GRAPHICS : 3/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 2/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


19. CRASH BANDICOOT 2 (PLAYSTATION ONE)

Crash Bandicoot has always been my favourite platformer, and this is my favourite one. I just love everything about it. The levels. The characters. The POLAR BEAR! Last year me and a friend completed it in one night! EXTREME!

STORYLINE : 2/5
GRAPHICS : 2/5
SOUND : 2/5
MUSIC : 2/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5



18. LITTLE BIG PLANET (PS3)

One of the few games on this list from this year. LittleBigPlanet was unique. I'd never played anything like it. It's amazingly addictive and great fun though. Especially in co-op.

STORYLINE : 2/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 4/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5


17. ASSASSIN'S CREED (XBOX 360)

Hyped up to be amazing - at first it wasn't as good as I had hoped. But the game has grown on me over time. I always want to play it again. And the rush of a good chase over the rooftops has yet to be bettered.

STORYLINE : 4/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 3/5
FUN FACTOR : 4/5
LONGETIVITY : 4/5


16. CALL OF DUTY 4 (XBOX 360)
I didn't think it was amazing as everyone said it would be... but... it's still an absolutely fantastic game, and one that I have played more than once! Truly feels cinematic in a way that most games can't beat.

STORYLINE : 3/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 3/5
FUN FACTOR : 4/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5


15. RESIDENT EVIL 4 (WII)

Truly amazing game. Perfect controls. Fantastic graphics for the time. And a storyline that makes me want to poo with glee. The enhanced Wii controls just make it better. Bring on Resident Evil 5!

STORYLINE : 5/5
GRAPHICS : 4/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 3/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5


14. THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: ESCAPE FROM BUTCHER BAY (XBOX)

I nearly went insane when this game wasn't made backwards compatiable with the 360. One of my favourite Xbox games ever! The best movie game adaption ever. The graphics still look good today. The voice acting was great. It really felt like you were in a movie. Can't wait for the remake coming this Spring on the 360!

STORYLINE : 5/5
GRAPHICS : 4/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 4/5
FUN FACTOR : 4/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5


13. LEGO STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA (XBOX 360)

I have an unnatural love for the Lego games. I have them all. But I think Star Wars will always be my favourite. It was so unique when it came out, and hilariously funny. And such value for money as well. Definately play it with a friend.

STORYLINE : 4/5
GRAPHICS : 3/5
SOUND : 4/5
MUSIC : 4/5
FUN FACTOR : 5/5
LONGETIVITY : 5/5



12. OUTCAST (PC)


Probably the only one on this list that people haven't heard of. Outcast was the first game I became completely obsessed with. The gameplay was phenonemal and the graphics were out of this world. It was simply amazing. This world you were in felt so real. The storyline is also top notch. I still play it every year.

STORYLINE : 5/5
GRAPHICS : 3/5
SOUND : 3/5
MUSIC : 5/5
FUN FACTOR : 3/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5


11. BIOSHOCK (XBOX 360)

As with Call of Duty 4, I don't think this game was quite as amazing as all the hype said it was. It's still an amazing game, with some of the best graphics and sound ever. The game is built around its atmosphere, which luckily is awesome! The storyline was the best thing about the game though. Who would've ever seen that twist?

STORYLINE : 5/5
GRAPHICS : 5/5
SOUND : 5/5
MUSIC : 4/5
FUN FACTOR : 4/5
LONGETIVITY : 3/5