BIGDOG Goes to the Cinema: Dredd 3D, Killing Them Softly and Taken 2

Cinema season is still holding up strong and we’ve been to see three of the biggest, action-packed movies to be released this year. Brad Pitt and Liam Neeson have both got new films out, so how are they?

Dredd 3D (Pete Travis, 95 mins, 18 – out now)

Mega-City’s favourite crime-stopper is back in the big screen outing that he deserves, ready to make you forget about the abysmal 1995 Stallone effort, Judge Dredd. Karl Urban stars as the titular law enforcer who must fight his way through 200 storeys of hell to put an end to a violent drug lord. The 3D is put to good use as you dodge bullets with the rest of the cast. Fantastic, even if you’re never read the 2000 AD comics.

5/5 – bloody and beautiful action which puts the 1995 original to shame

 Killing Them Softly (Andrew Dominik, 97 mins, 18 – out now)

Brad Pitt has teamed up with director Andrew Dominik (The Assassination of Jesse James) again and it is nothing short of brilliant. Covered in more grit than roads in winter, Killing Them Softly may not be everyone, but if you’re a fan of gangster flicks or the dark humour of Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, you’ll feel right at home.

5/5 – overly violent scenes may scare some away, but this is not to be missed

Taken 2 (Olivier Megaton, 91 mins, 12A – out Oct 5th)

The original Taken went over surprisingly well back in 2008, so there was bound to be a sequel. Well, Taken 2 is here and it’s a huge disappointment. Packed with more of the same, with none of the soul, Taken 2 is a perfect example of how studios can ruin a sequel by having the same thing happen to same person/people twice (see also: Die Hard 2, Home Alone 2, The Hangover Part II).

1/5 – a cheap cash-in that fails to entertain or earn your money

5 Ways That iOS 6 Can Improve Your Job Search

Gadget geeks all over the world are waiting for Apple's iPhone 5 announcement tonight. However, it's not only the new version of the revolutionary phone that is due to be released soon; iOS 6, the newest update to Apple's mobile operating system, is rumoured to be rolled out today.

Here's how some of its new features can help those on the job hunt...

5. Apple Maps
iOS 6 will see the Google Maps app, which has been bundled with iDevices for years, replaced by Apple's own map tool, complete with turn-by-turn navigation (similar to a Sat Nav) and real-time traffic updates. Perfect for getting to the interview on time!

4. Facebook integration
Similarly to how Twitter was built into the last version of iOS, Apple have integrated the biggest social networking service, Facebook, right into your iDevices! There's now no reason to leave the current app you are using to share with your friends, which means that you can Like a company's page from the Safari app, giving you more insight to how they operate!

3. iCloud Safari tabs
The latest version of built-in web browser, Safari, sees the introduction of iCloud tabs, allowing you to move between iDevices (and your computer, if Safari's installed) and pick up your browsing wherever you left off. A very handy feature if you're job hunting on the move.

2. Mail overhaul
The built-in Mail app has been completely overhauled for the latest update, bringing a more streamlined design to improve reading emails and writing your own. The brand new VIP List feature can ensure that you never miss a reply from an employer or agency when they get back to you.

1. Do Not Disturb feature
It can be hard to concentrate on your job search when you're being bombarded by texts, phone calls and app alerts. The new Do Not Disturb feature allows you to put all of those distracting notifications on hold for a while, leaving you to knuckle down and continue the job hunt.

Don't let the students hog all the discounts!

One thing that students have over the employed is that they get access to all sorts of discounts. From transport and cinema tickets to food and drink, owning a NUS Student Card means that you save a fortune on all sorts.

It's not just students saving their pocket money anymore

Well, it's not the students who are getting all the good deals anymore! NUS have recently launched their unique Apprentice Extra card, which acts identically to the existing Student Card! 


It only costs £11 and you can get tons of exclusive discounts at loads of top names and brands, including Alton Towers, Warehouse, Odeon, McDonald's and the Apple Store!

So, what are you waiting for?! Head over the new website for NUS Apprentice Extra, enter BIGDOG Marketing Ltd as your place of study and apply now!

BIGDOG makes it easier to apply for jobs!

Whilst we do like to have fun at BIGDOG, our main focus is to get you into the job or apprenticeship of your choice, kick-starting your career without the hassle of going to university. That's why we're constantly coming up with new ways to get you ready for work with as little stress as possible.

Well, we've been working on a way to make sending off your vacancy applications even easier! Very soon, you'll be able to create a CV using a special building tool that is ready to be released any day now! Using a simple six-step process, you simply answer a few questions, list your qualifications and experience and voilà! 

We'll give you your very own professional-looking resume, filled with all of the information that employers are looking for. How cool is that?!

 

Excited yet? You should be! Watch this space as it's coming very soon...