Entries from May 2008

HAZE

May 29th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

HAZE

In the year 2048, The Mantel Corporation is waging an all out war for the freedom of civilization. At least that is the company line they are putting forth as they send legions of drug enhanced soldiers into the jungles of South America to bring down the rebel opposition.
In the new game HAZE, players take […]


Robert Bowling of Infinity Ward Talks Call of Duty 4

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Robert Bowling of Infinity Ward Talks Call of Duty 4

With the pending release of Call of Duty 4, I took a moment to speak to Robert Bowling, the Community Relations Manager at Infinity Ward. I want to thank Robert and Robert Taylor at Activision for taking the time to setup this interview.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
RB: Call of […]


Jeff Morris Talks Unreal Tournament 3

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Jeff Morris Talks Unreal Tournament 3

With the Holidays upon us, I got the chance to speak with Jeff Morris of Epic, Senior producer on Unreal Tournament 3.
I want to thank Jeff and Alex at Highwater for making this interview happen.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
JM: Unreal Tournament 3 takes place in a science fiction universe of […]


Days Inn Surrey B.C.

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Days Inn Surrey B.C.

Located in scenic Surrey British Columbia, the Days Inn is an ideal setting for both business and vacation travelers looking for a clean room at a reasonable price.
The loby is well decorated, as there are some clever sculptures such as a moosehead made from driftwood, and during the Holidays a very nice tree and […]


Joe Pantoliano Interview

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Joe Pantoliano Interview

Recently I had the chance to talk with Actor, Director, Producer, and Writer, Joe Pantoliano about his work in the new film “The Amateurs”. I want to thank Joe for taking the time from his busy schedule for the interview.
GVK: What attracted you to the part?
JP: The film was very Capra-esque and I liked the […]


Accent Inns Richmond B.C.

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Accent Inns Richmond B.C.

Often when I travel, it is a mixture of business and pleasure so it is always nice to find a hotel that offers the resources to work, with the comfort and escapism needed to fully relax and enjoy time off.
One such place is the Accent Inns Airport Hotel in Richmond B.C. Located close to […]


Steveston Hotel in Richmond B.C.

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Steveston Hotel in Richmond B.C.

Often when I travel, it is a mixture of business and pleasure so when I find a true pleasure, it is always a refreshing perk of my job. One place is the Steveston Hotel in Steveston B.C. near Richmond. B.C. in the quaint and scenic locale.
The hotel was established in 1895, and has a […]


Barb’s Fish and Chips are a must try when in Victoria B.C.

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Barb’s Fish and Chips are a must try when in Victoria B.C.

One of scenic Victoria’s best kept secrets is Barb’s Place floating seafood restaurant. From my first visit to this beautiful city, I had heard local cabbies tout the offerings of Barb’s as simply the best fish and chips anywhere in British Columbia. After a short ride via water taxi to Fisherman’s Wharf, I was dropped […]


Fairmont Hotel Newport Beach

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Fairmont Hotel Newport Beach

Located just five miles from the Pacific Ocean, one mile away from the John airport, and a complimentary ride away from Balboa Island, Fairmont’s Newport Beach hotel is an amazing place to stay, offering luxury accommodations and first class service that will please even the most jaded travelers.
After a 22 million dollar update, the […]


10,000 B.C.

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

10,000 B.C.

If one wanted a recipe for how to make a bad movie in five steps it could unfold as follows. Step one, set the film during a historical time period, but pay zero attention to the historical accuracy. Secondly, include all manner of animals in the film, but do […]


Project Origin Interview

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Project Origin Interview

We have a hot interview for you. John Mulkey, Lead Designer of the pending Project Origin sits down to talk about all things associated with the hotly anticipated sequel to F.E.A.R. I want to thank John for taking the time to answer my questions and to Sarita for arranging the […]


Victoria Bidwell Interview for Aliens VS Predator Requiem

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Victoria Bidwell Interview for Aliens VS Predator Requiem

Recently I had the chance to speak with Victoria Bidwell about her much talked about role in the film “Aliens VS Predator: Requiem” I want to thank Victoria and Sara Mc Intyre for arranging this interview for Skewed and Reviewed.
GVK: What drew you to acting and whom are your greatest influences?
VB: I […]


Rob Carpenter Interview

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Rob Carpenter Interview

Recently I had the chance to speak with Rob Carpenter about his recent work. The talented Canadian actor has appeared in the series Flash Gordon, Reaper, and the film “Terminus” which is one of the best genre pieces to come along in recent years. I want to thank Rob and Sara for setting up this […]


Command and Conquer Kane’s Wrath

May 24th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Command and Conquer Kane’s Wrath

I am a big fan of the Command and Conquer series and was thrilled when the series returned to form with the release of Command and Conquer 3. The previous releases in the series, Generals, did not work for me, as I missed the GDI and Nod conflicts as well […]


Some Independant Theaters Step Up and Screen POSTAL

May 23rd, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Some Independant Theaters Step Up and Screen POSTAL

After being shut out from the larger theater chains, Uwe Boll’s controversial film “POSTAL” is getting a chance in some cities thanks to the efforts of fans and some independant theaters. The list is growing each week, but currently the following theaters have stepped up to show the film.
The movie […]