Chad Michael Van Alstin, Author at Blogcritics

Chad Michael Van Alstin

Chad is an award-winning libertarian opinion columnist. He's done with that now. Having earned himself a B.A. in Mass Communication, Chad now spends most of his time as a wage laborer, killing the pain by consuming as many video games and movies as possible. Follow him on Twitter: @ChadVanAlstin

XBLA Review: Double Dragon Neon

October 7, 2012 Gaming, Gaming Reviews 2

The final nail in the genre's coffin.

Movie Review: Dredd 3D

October 6, 2012 Film Comments Off on Movie Review: Dredd 3D

This latest film adaptation of the famous cyberpunk dystopia is some of the most fun you'll have at the movies.

DVD Review: Starship Troopers: Invasion

September 12, 2012 Film Comments Off on DVD Review: Starship Troopers: Invasion

More of a glorified video game than an actual movie.

Movie Review: ParaNorman

August 29, 2012 Film 2

A spooky adventure for audiences of all ages.

Movie Review: The Expendables 2

August 19, 2012 Film 1

The Expendables 2 provides more action, more gore, and more jokes about Randy Couture's ears.

Movie Review: The Dark Knight Rises

August 3, 2012 Film 28

Nolan stumbles with "Rises".

Nintendo Wii Review: Ice Age: Continental Drift – Arctic Games

July 27, 2012 Gaming, Gaming Reviews Comments Off on Nintendo Wii Review: Ice Age: Continental Drift – Arctic Games

Rarely does a game get everything wrong...

Xbox 360 Review: The Amazing Spider-Man

July 16, 2012 Gaming, Gaming Reviews Comments Off on Xbox 360 Review: The Amazing Spider-Man

There's a lot of Spider-Man fun to be had, even if the experience has its flaws.

Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

July 11, 2012 Film Comments Off on Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Does The Amazing Spider-Man take the franchise to new heights?

Movie Review: Prometheus (2012)

June 14, 2012 Film 8

Ridley Scott heads back to the franchise that made him famous, but does Prometheus live up to the hype?