Fri, 27 November 2009 ![]() As Black Friday descends upon the world, Dave, Mac, and Michael detox from their Thanksgiving indulgences and Twilight New Moon mania. Michael offers awards season reviews The Lovely Bones, Up in the Air, and Broken Embraces; Mac puts his Ben 10 seal of approval on Alien Swarm; Blu-ray reviews of Cars, Monsters, Inc., and Santa Buddies; Dave enjoyed his 500 Days of Summer but no longer wishes to be My Sister's Keeper; deconstructing George Clooney's box office appeal; and interpreting Thanksgiving coloring book images with high-larious results. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 November 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, and a slowly recovering Erich talk Under the Dome, the new Stephen King novel; Discovery Channel's new documentary on Jack the Ripper; review MST3K: Volume XVI, Ben 10 Alien Force: Volume 5, Stunt Rock, and Roland Emmerich's Godzilla (Blu-ray); determine who really was inside that Chewbacca costume; identify unsuspecting fictional serials killers; and play everyone's favorite new game -- guess the plot of that random DVD review. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 13 November 2009 ![]() While Dave, Mac, and Mike wait breathlessly for John Cusack to save the world, they recall post-apocalyptic hijinks of yore (remember Woops! ???), an early assessment of ABC's V, a brief Mad Men Season 3 post-mortem, getting wet for Stallone's new epic The Expendables, trying to make sense of Xavier: Renegade Angel, absorbing the entire undisputed universe of Rocky Balboa on Blu-ray, build your own Alpha Male super team, if Michael Bay had directed it, and Roland Emmerich re-imagines Hitchcock. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 6 November 2009 ![]() It's all quiet on the roller derby front, so Dave, Mac, and Mike turn their attention towards little known NHL expansion teams, suffering fandom of awful sports teams, an unhealthy obsession with Mythbusters, intrigued by the reboot of V, catching up on Curb Your Enthusiasm, finding humor in the villainy of toxic waste dumpers, looking back on the quiet early career of Roland Emmerich, horror movies starring unusual deli meats, memorable face peels, and grisly appendage removals. Editor's Note: Please wait an hour after eating, before listening to this episode. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 30 October 2009 ![]() It's an old-school Buster, with Dave and Mac blasting out a Halloween special. Topics of discussion include, Orphan, Borderlands, sitcoms starring iconic horror characters, fat kids and candy, and the marketing genius of handing out web-comics to trick or treaters. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 23 October 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, Mike, and Erich huddle around the glow of their computer screens to lay down 50 minutes worth of podcast fun, which may or may not include in-depth discussions of Jack Bauer as a member of the Spanish Inquisition, Ben 10's unfortunate lurch towards the pre-pubescent, Guile's ill-fated adventure in a stealth boat, Waterworld as a Broadway musical, and the happenstances that would lead to vampire motorcycle ownership. Stick around after the show for a very special acoustic performance by Meningitis Rabbit. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 16 October 2009 ![]() It's a rare Filibuster Legion of Heroes episode, as Dave, Mac, Erich, Mike, and Michael join forces to talk Dracula: Ballet with a Bite, the idiocy of Roland Emmerich, the genius of Zombie Yo Gabba Gabba, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Halloween Special, Grimace Private Investigator, the fine line between helmets and hats, the Citizen Kane stunt spectacular, and so much more. It's a laugh-packed hour of observational comedy. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 9 October 2009 ![]() Dave, Erich, Michael, and Mike carry on in Mac's absence. Michael takes on Snow White and the gang from Toy Story, Erich catches up on last week's new Fall television discussion, and Dave beefs up his zombie killing arm, while Mike seems oddly fixated on apes wielding bats. Nevertheless, consider the following challenges posed: What classic movie would you upgrade to 3D? Identify a monosyllabic lackey and a famous offscreen character. Build you own superhero team using Dave's bizarre formula. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 2 October 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, and Mike go on a bender for 50 minutes: first impressions of the 2009 Fall television season; naming their first-borns after a Transformer; the Sudden Death roller-derby-themed sequel; dissecting the timelines of 21 Jump Street and Booker; wacky celebrity weddings featuring characters from Harrison Ford movies; memorable mohawks; zombies using Twitter; and a very special segment on menopause. Ask yourself: Can you really afford not to listen? Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 25 September 2009 ![]() Dave, Mike, Mac, and Erich put their heads together and come out with typical Filibuster lunacy, tackling such hard-hitting, socially-relevant topics like Dracula's fiancee, ways to talk about the TV show The Unit without sounding suggestive, cinematic chickens, comedy bits you just don't get, interrupted speeches, and the newest, hipped, most useless crimefighting team of voodoo-possessed movie props. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 18 September 2009 ![]() The Geek baromoter explodes into a million pieces as Dave, Mac, and Mike talk about werewolves, Rowdy Roddy Piper murdering aliens, the downside of having Treebeard over for a dinner party, demons in jars, zombies, Gears of War, Cinnabon Cenobites and, finally, the all-Fellowship-of-the-Ring Roller Derby team. You don't want to miss lunacy of this caliber. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 11 September 2009 ![]() Join Mac, Dave, and Mike, as they muse on Pittsburgh sports teams, Boston roller derby, the season premiere of Ben 10: Alien Force, 10 years of Sega Dreamcast, Jet Li's Hero, Season 12 of The Simpsons, inappropriate rape scenes in Kung Fu movies, robot King Kong invades Godzilla's turf, and new DVD / Blu-ray releases for Sep 15 (including a disembodied Barbie head). Dave shares his love for Batman: Arkham Asylum. Mike reviews the gawd-awful cult film The Room. Ambush topics: Ventriloquist dummies, Tiny people, and Life lessons learned from Sylvester Stallone movies! Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 4 September 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, Mike and Erich burn through 58 minutes talking about such compelling subjects as Mad vs. Cracked Magazines, a surprisingly contemplative Inglourious Basterds, rediscovered love for The Beatles, Mr. Belvedere the pinball game, Ben 10's surname, awesome eye-patches, the insufferable nature of Willie Scott, and many other things we now forget. But trust us, they are awesome! Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 28 August 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, Erich, and Michael join forces to unveil DVD Verdict's 10th anniversary reboot, debrief District 9, review Smallville: Season 8 and The Last Starfighter, expose the truth behind Chris Nolan lifting his Dark Knight ideas from classic Scooby-Doo, wade through upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases for Sep 1, character actors who always make you laugh, memorable kitchen utensil scenes, lost in the desert, and creating new villains with master plans for Superman to defeat. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 21 August 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, and Mike R. begin things with a trip down Total Recall memory lane and ponder the relationship between Fake Arnold Head and Real Arnold Head. After that it's onto much more cultivated discussions like a GI Joe sequel, animated reality shows, and the wonder of something called Stunt Rock. Ambush topics: Funky footwear, tough guys who are wusses in reality, and a bizarre choose-your-own topic with the help of Magic Eye. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 14 August 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac and Erich burn through some bandwidth talking the new Batman video game, Watchmen on Blu-ray, ranking the Harry Potter films, and lame Thai movies about demonic martial artists. Your ambush topics: Movies you watched as a child that you're ashamed of, Foot injuries, and Swapping out Chewbacca for another big-screen alien. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 7 August 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac and Erich convene for a spirited discussion about Betsy Ross and pornographic donkey movies. They talk about other stuff too, like breakfast cereal, antennae, odd chases, a review of Orphan, Lindsay Lohan's triumphant return to straight-to-DVD mediocrity, and Erich wins a very special prize. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 31 July 2009 ![]() Mac, Mike, and Michael step up their game for the absent Dave, debriefing Comic Con, providing reviews for Dakota Skye, Dollhouse: Season One, and Robot Chicken Star Wars: Episode II, running down new releases for Aug 4, and unleashing such ambush topics as favorite fictional chefs, shocking character deaths, and taking a character from early in an actor's career and swapping him out with a later project. Did you follow all that? Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 24 July 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, Mike, and Erich ponder secret identities, online game shows, Comedy Central's Michael & Michael Have Issues, the forgotten glory of Zombie Nightmare, the viral infection of Funny People, and Erich's man crush on Zach Braff. The boys also provide reviews of BSG: Season 4.5 (Blu-ray), Monk: Season 7, Coraline, and American Gladiators: The Original Series. We close out with ambush topics like: Determine your American Gladiator name, Favorite college movies you never want to see again, Things that are not hands but are used as hands, Law enforcement incompetence, and Vomiting a caustic substance. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 17 July 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, and Michael kill a good 50 minutes talking Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince, District 9, Inglorious Basterds, Astro Boy, Shane Acker's 9, Avatar, Ong Bak 2, the secret behind sitcom studio laugh tracks, Prison Break: The Final Break, Torchwood, Playboy's despicable Miss March, impressive shapeshifters, brutal bad guy deaths that made you feel bad for them, and death by poisoning. Good times... good times. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 10 July 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, and Erich discuss their place in the time-space continuum, fond remembrances of Utica, a preview of their new sitcom Mom Boss, Mac's take on Michael Mann's Public Enemies and The Haunting in Connecticut, Erich's oh so detailed review of GI Joe: A Real American Hero, Dave's review of the mind-numbing Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, and ambush topics like tentacles grabbing people, memorable diner scenes, favorite haunted houses. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 3 July 2009 ![]() On the eve of the July 4th weekend, Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike deal with stormy weather, the arrival of MTV's The State on DVD, sharing the rare love for Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen, Mac reviews the art house sci-fi flick Moon, Mike immerses himself in the 1960s Peanuts collection, Erich goes toe-to-toe with the first season of GI Joe: A Real American Hero and the musings of singer/songwriter Jonathan Coulton, Dave tackles the final season of The Shield, and they all take on such compelling ambush topics as favorite animated series theme songs, memorable fireworks sequences, cloning gone wrong, and fortuitous impromptu cab rides. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 26 June 2009 ![]() In a show recorded prior to noted celebrity passings, Dave, Mac, and Erich make a gentlemen's wager worth One Million Dollars. Erich wonders if the Next Food Network star's career ever really goes anywhere. Dave rents Twilight... for fun?! Erich tackles MST3K XV. Mac is pained by the second season of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Dave is reading Guillermo Del Toro's anti-Twilight novel. Japanese monsters attack the G8 Summit. Hear Erich have trouble navigating this week's ambush topics: Lamest bonus features; Exciting fictional characters banished to incredibly boring jobs; How social networking would have changed classic movies or TV series. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 19 June 2009 ![]() In a move that may shatter the space-time continuum, Clark Douglas joins the Filibuster boys, bringing his calm demeanor and expansive knowledge of film into the fracas. Don't worry. Dave, Mac, and Mike eventually turn him to the dark side, as the quartet review Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The Hangover, Direct Contact, Prison Break: Season Four, Lost: Season One (Blu-ray), Predator 2 (Blu-ray), DMX battles giant killer snakes in Carnivorous, Dolph Lundgren's greatest hits, public displays of drunkenness, action heroes that should have bought it, and, of course, Willow. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 12 June 2009 ![]() In a secret alternate universe, Dave, Mac, and Erich join forces to battle the evils of a modern day Zack Morris, Sam Raimi's latest mindf*ck, the last gasps of Pushing Daisies, Pit Fighter trolls, Erich's super-cool super-quiet imaginary friends, Nazi war criminals, the impending DVD-less rapture, and the mysterious absence of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. Plus: Prizes inside TV-inspired breakfast cereals; Submarine DMV; Standup comics who never got the sitcoms they deserved. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 5 June 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, and Mike celebrate the wonderful world of milk (dairy not Harvey); reviews of Up in 3D and Brothers Bloom; Mac revels in Conan O'Brien taking over the Tonight Show; DVD reviews of Transformers: Season One and The Wire; geek news from E3; sharing love for The Dolph; New movie gimmicks and the ideal film to showcase them; Fictional characters deserving their own late night talk show; and Zombies invade the John Hughes universe. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 29 May 2009 ![]() Dave pitifully attempts to defend the merits of Terminator: Salvation, in the face of Michael's disdain for the summer movie season's first flop. Mike mourns the death of The Unit and provides a DVD review for 24: Season 7, which spurs a discussion on what would redeem the series for Season 8. Dave reviews Steven Seagal's latest Driven to Kill. This week's Ambush Topic lineup includes: Worst characters to act as spokespeople for Global Warming; Movies you almost walked out of; Badass rodents; Movies or television series which are ripe for quality prequels. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 22 May 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, and a returning Erich debrief the season's major television finales -- 24, Lost, Supernatural, The Mentalist, Prison Break, and The Office. Mac adds his voice to the choir of Star Trek appreciation. Erich bemoans the death of Mitch Hurwitz' Sit Down and Shut Up. Ambush Topics: Most pathetic bad guy; Things 24 characters would never say; TV theme songs redone in different musical styles. Enjoy! Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 15 May 2009 ![]() Join Dave, Mac, Mike, and Michael for what starts out as interesting reviews of Star Trek and Woody Allen's Whatever Works, but quickly devolves into RiffTrax vs. Cinematic Titanic, feature films converted into bizarre television series, Larry David starring in blockbuster film franchises, and lengthy movie scenes that would work better as musical montages. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum. Comments[0] |
Fri, 8 May 2009 ![]() Even Swine Flu can't dissuade Dave from leading a Filibuster investigation into the debacle that has befallen 24 Season 7; debriefing the Caprica pilot; a state of the state Roller Derby report; vivisecting X-Men Origins: Wolverine in both movie and video game form; Michael reviews the first two volumes of X-Men: The Animated Series; Dave takes on the War Gods and barely escapes with his life; plus, favorite mad bombers, woefully miscast actors, and Tough Boy love for MacGyver. Enjoy! Email your comments and questions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 1 May 2009 ![]() This week: Dave, Mac, and Michael honor the Swine Flu, plot out dining options by avoiding specific fictional restaurants, talk anticipated TV season finales (Castle, Lost, Supernatural) and early summer movies (Wolverine, Star Trek), uncovering Kubrik's lost companion film to The Shining, Krav Maga vs. Kapap: Who wins?, Dave reads an excerpt from his review of Lisa Rinna's latest dance workout DVD, and be sure to listen for Mac's booty call. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 24 April 2009 ![]() This jumbo-sized, hour-long extravaganza features the Filibuster All-Stars joining forces to ponder DVD Verdict's 10th Anniversary; the increasing insanity of 24 Season 7; the long awaited DVD release of MTV's The State; mini-reviews of BBC's Top Gear: Series 10, Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict, Max Fleischer's Superman, HBO's House of Saddam, disappointing television series finales, seemingly passive aliens who are up to no good, shoving animals into storylines for no reason, terrible DVD bonus features, and much more! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 17 April 2009 ![]() It's a gala black tie affair and Dave does as little as possible to celebrate 100 episodes of Filibuster inanity, but Mac steps up with a special guest star and a list of other great 100 episode / 100 minute / 100 issue moments in entertainment history. With that out of the way, it's back to business talking shock-laden 24 reveals, far too many similarities between The Office and Parks and Recreation, enjoying the series premiere of The Unusuals, watching bad gladiator films without the benefit of sarcastic robots, reviewing While She Was Out, cartoon characters taking out live-action heroes, swapping similarly named characters between films, and harsh wisdom from beyond the stars. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 10 April 2009 ![]() Michael Stailey and Mike Rubino join Dave and Mac for a debaucherous look at Fractions 101, Turkish hackers, sudden tweets, dead House-mates, cheesy '80s cable television comedies, Kim Kardashian wants to help you fit into your jeans, disturbing and inappropriate use of food, ass kickin' grannies, painful character accents, a hilariously painful subtitle swap contest, and Michael cements his reputation as Dave's ambush topic arch-nemesis. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 3 April 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, and a committed Erich join forces to talk Image Comics' Soul Kiss and Dark Horse's Umbrella Academy; the new ABC comedy Better Off Ted; the finest television sitcoms and hour-long dramas of all-time; mini-reviews of Ben 10: Alien Force, Volume 3, Venture Bros. Season 3, Donkey Punch, and The Erotic Diary of a Lumberjack; memorable little people; science experiments gone wrong; and characters who bend space and time. Enjoy! We invite you to send comments and suggestions to Friday Filibuster. Comments[0] |
Fri, 27 March 2009 ![]() Michael joins Dave and Mac for one of the weirdest recording sessions in Filibuster's near 100 episode history. There's no 24 talk this week, but they do fit in a spoiler-filled discussion of the BSG series finale. Mac reviews The Tale of Despereaux and ABC's Castle, exposing his man crush on Nathan Fillion. Dave immerses himself in 8 Films to Die For and gushes about I Love You Man. Michael enjoyed his Race to Witch Mountain but was disappointed by Schoolhouse Rock: Earth. Recalling Saturday mornings with California Dreams and Hang Time. Horrible movie-going experiences. Characters with ginormous ears. Michael leaves Dave speechless. Oh, and don't tune out before the end credits. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 March 2009 ![]() Mac returns from The Big Apple, rested and jazzed from his hip theatre experience. Dave and Mike plot the Nintento Wii and Broadway musical versions of Jean-Claude Van Damme's Sudden Death. A 3-minute spoiler-filled discussion of 24. Mac updates the state of American Roller Derby. Mike reviews The Fugitive: Season 2, Volume 2. Dave hangs out with Olaf, The Sinful Dwarf. More Bond on the way. Recapping Season 4 of Charles in Charge. Sports-related movies that take their fights into the crowd. Retroactively changing films with the introduction of automatic weapons. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 13 March 2009 ![]() Sickly Dave, Erich, and Mike scenario plan the many dangers Mac is facing on his NYC vacation; plug the new gaming Mecca, Pixel Verdict, the latest bastard child in the Verdict family; provide a 4-min spoiler zone for discussion of 24; Brainstorming the Jack Bauer fragrance for men; Mike feels Watchmen is an effective supplement to the book; Erich gushes over Andy Richter Controls the Universe; Mike is deeply disturbed by The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest; Dave runs downs his latest batch of sucky horror DVDs; choose your own Thunderdome combatants; bad ideas for plush toys; and the horror of a Sesame Street populated by human versions of the Muppets. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 6 March 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike fight through technical difficulties to bring you geek love for They Live; reviews of Reaper's Season Two premiere, the 24 2-hour event; upcoming DVD releases for March 10; favorite cinematic bit players; Admiral Ackbar impersonations; obvious breakdowns in movie magic; favorite films or television series that should have their own comic books; and iconic characters you would trade between films. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 27 February 2009 ![]() Dave, Erich, and Mac dive into yet another week's worth of entertainment madness -- Loathing the Oscars, 24 invades the White House, it's a love-fest for Street Fighter IV, gearing up expectations for 4-hour director's cut of The Watchmen, Ron Howard teases filming of the Arrested Development film, the darkness within Friday the 13th: The Series, whoring around with My Two Dads, messages from the future, Doctor Who's celibacy, Zack Synder's Boggle!, and bargain hunting in the '60s. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 February 2009 ![]() Dave and Mac welcome in Judge Mike Rubino to talk Street Fighter IV and Grand Theft Auto's expansion pack; reviews of Coraline, Let the Right One In, and the mini-series XIII: The Conspiracy; digesting the latest info dump that is Battlestar Galactica; catching up on The Unit; previewing the DVD reviews of Sex Drive, Cyclops, and Feast III; a look at upcoming DVD releases for Feb 24; conceptualizing House and Witness the Saturday morning animated series; and brainstorming sporting events that cinematic terrorists could invade. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 13 February 2009 ![]() Dave, Michael, and Erich go toe-to-toe with Jack Bauer, pull the covers off Steven Spielberg's affair with Mickey Mouse, explore the potential of Sony PS3's new video game/Blu-ray combo format, whatever happened to Mike Judge, inappropriate crushes on Angela Lansbury, terrible subjects for PBS documentaries, anti-climactic fight scenes, TV series you discovered embarrassingly late, and piloting a new Verdict show "Pullquote Match Game." Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 6 February 2009 ![]() Join Dave, Erich, and Mac as they kill 45 minutes worth of brain cells. A new, innovative feature gets introduced this week: "The 2-minute Spoiler Warning," giving you a chance to fast forward so as not to ruin any films or television episode you have not yet seen. Topics of conversation include Mac and Dave's review of Taken; Erich catching up on Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's series Extras; breaking down the latest episodes of Lost and Battlestar Galactica; looking forward to the release of Street Fight IV and Resident Evil V; looking back at Star Wars: The Force Unleashed; reviewing 100 hours of The Powerpuff Girls, bad '80s sfx-driven Tales from the Dark Side, and defending The Rocker; lousy source material to movie translations; Erich spills the beans on his franchise film project; favorite mad scientists; and a sleazy golden nugget that may not be safe for work. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 30 January 2009 ![]() Dave and Mac return to the island of Lost and find themselves understandably confused. Dr. House becomes a "super-jackass." Battlestar Galactica barrels towards mutiny, as Adama pounds the Viagra. A preview of Liam Neeson in Taken, a film that played Europe and Asia more than a year ago. Mac teases his DVD review for City of Ember. Dave digs the slick thriller known as Amusement. The premiere DVD release for February is Krav Maga: Personal Protection. Bad guys love to ski. Favorite Emilio Estevez performances. Films and TV shows even better when transplanted into space. The best of Man vs. Beast. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 23 January 2009 ![]() Dave, Mac, and Erich join forces to discuss the (spoiler free) season premiere of Lost, the spoiler-challenged premiere of Battlestar Galactica complete with Dave's recent interview with showrunner Ron Moore, the new season of 24, Mac's review of Kyle XY: Season 2, Dave's reviews of Max Payne and a Japanese bear attack flick, and such memory jarring subjects as time travel gone awry, scenes with lava where the character should have died, and films or shows that would make lousy video games. We invite you to send comments and suggestions to Friday Filibuster. Comments[0] |
Fri, 16 January 2009 ![]() With Mac away, Michael and Erich drag poor Dave into the depths of depravity with such topics as suicidal goldfish, boyhood crushes, and porn, before eventually redeeming themselves with reviews of the 24 Season Premiere and the BBC's Skins, the death of Prison Break, preview new seasons of Lost and Battlestar Galactica, and favorite mind-frakkin' TV moments. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 9 January 2009 ![]() Ring in the new year with Dave, Mac, and Erich, as they discuss what Santa brought them, teasing out the winter television season, rubbing salt in the wounds of Pushing Daisies fans, reviewing Superhero Movie and Eagle Eye on Blu-ray, memorable robot death scenes, one-handed shotgun madness, and much more. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Tue, 30 December 2008 ![]() The Friday Filibuster team is proud to present the second annual Busters, honoring excellence in the most unique film, television, DVD, and Blu-ray categories for 2008. Inspired by the genius of Arrested Development's Byron "Buster" Bluth, Dave and Mac pay homage to such creative innovations as Best Hair, Best Performance by a Sandwich in a Supporting Role, Biggest WTF Moment, Best Awwwww Moment, Cheesiest Moment, Best/Worst Death Scene, Best/Worst Villain, Best/Worst Hero, Best Under the Radar DVD, The DVD that Hated You the Most, Favorite DVD, The TV Show that Hated You the Most, Favorite TV Show, The Film that Hated You the Most, and Favorite Film. Congratulations to all the winners! Feel free to email your feedback to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 19 December 2008 ![]() In what may turn out to be the last Filibuster of 2008, Dave and Mac cram in as much content as possible: Northeast power outage, obligatory Prison Break update, The Wrestler review, backstory on The Watchmen, understanding Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion, failed television prequels, favorite eye patch wearing characters, lame action figures, and movies that should never ever be remade. Happy Holidays! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 12 December 2008 ![]() Dave, Mac, Erich, and Michael join forces to bring you a jumbo sized show, disseminating such topics as the pros and cons of The Dark Knight on DVD and Blu-ray, the future of comic book films, the state of NBC's The Office, the best show you're not watching is ABC's Life on Mars, animals operating machinery, confessions that diminish your geek cred, obscure Christmas films, and characters with crazy tattoos. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 5 December 2008 ![]() Mac is back, as our dynamic duo talk about what they want for Christmas, the requisite Prison Break and House updates, in-depth reviews of The Dark Knight (Blu-ray) and The X-Files: I Want to Believe (Ultimate X-Phile Edition), memorable meals on film, Batman versus ..., and talking robots that need to shut their traps. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 28 November 2008 ![]() Dave and Michael (sitting in for Mac) discuss the economy's impact on Black Friday, are people giving Blu-ray for Christmas, holiday gift ideas, the disappointing X-Files: I Want to Believe, upcoming releases for December 2, and what they're truly thankful for. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 21 November 2008 ![]() Michael sits in for Mac this week, as he and Dave talk revamped Star Trek, blurring the line between movies and gaming, Dave's review of Quantum of Solace, Hollywood's bizarre interpretation of the CIA, Twilight arrives, lamest Star Trek villain, movies you found yourself far too wrapped up in, least convincing scientists, and most disturbing Christmas specials. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 14 November 2008 ![]() While Dave drools over an unplayed copy of Gears of War 2, Mac reviews the latest issues of Garth Ennis' comic The Boys. Meanwhile, the boys compare notes on the latest Prison Break hijinks, House conundrums, and a pre-release review of 24: Redemption -- "just what the series needed, after a horrible Season Six." Just in time for the holidays, Mac takes on Fred Claus, while Dave tackles Noelle, Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage, The Note, and Yo-Yo Sexy Girl Cop. Duck and cover for bad-looking explosions, inadvisable role models, valuable life lessons learned from The Goonies, and a special guest star reveals the darkest, most disturbing truths of the universe. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 7 November 2008 ![]() Dave and Mac welcome in Chief Justice Michael Stailey to discuss such weighty world matters as the dreaded Xbox "red ring of death"; covering Halloween in Salem, MA and Orlando, FL; the bizarre world of The Rug Cop and Executive Koala; breaking news on Reaper Season Two; death visits Prison Break; riding the wave of Supernatural; the long awaited arrival of Dr. Syn; life under President Mal Reynolds vs. President Jack Bauer; favorite man vs. dog moments; Harlan Ellison's on the phone; the floating vampire boy from Salem's Lot; and so much more. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 31 October 2008 ![]() Dave and Mac celebrate the arrival of the holiday with The Friday Filibuster Special Halloween Special. From memorable holiday costumes and Karloff vs. Lugosi, to examining the best and worst hybrids of alien/horror, action/horror, comedy/horror, exploding sheep/goats/cows, total mind-fraks, and much more. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 17 October 2008 ![]() As Dave recovers from a whirlwind trip to NYC and a matinee performance of The Lion King on Broadway, they boys catch up with reviews for recent episodes of House, Ben 10, Fringe; Blu-ray reviews for The Incredible Hulk, The Happening, and Rob Zombie's Halloween; and exploring such geek-driven topics as messiest births, messiest deaths, and vehicles you'd like to drive. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 10 October 2008 ![]() Dave and Mac welcome in Erich and Michael for some topical conversation on print media's dying coverage of home entertainment and the evolution of Blu-ray. But this is The Friday Filibuster and insightful journalism eventually succumbs to juvenile banality, with such riveting topics as testicle bashing, Alf and Punky Brewster strung out on drugs and alcohol, detoxing '80s sitcom memories, who would win in a drinking contest between Counselor Troi and Marion Ravenwood, and much more geek disturbing imagery. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 3 October 2008 ![]() Dave and Mac are up to their (un)usual shenanigans: Reviews of Trailer Park of Terror and Friday the 13th: The Series, conveyances that hover, that fat kid from The Big Green and his vampiric destiny, the erotic joys of being handcuffed to AC Slater during Christmas, and more! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 26 September 2008 ![]() The New England weather change has gifted Dave with a hack-a-palooza and premature show-jaculation, but healthy as a horse Mac picks up the slack with a review of the Coen Brothers' Burn After Reading and the PS2's Thrillville. Dave's excitement waxes for the more lowbrow Eagle Eye, Xbox 360's Rock Band 2 and Pure. Sneak previews of their reviews for NBC's Medium: Season Four and the Asian action flick The Rebel, starring 21 Jump Street's Dustin Nguyen. And what episode would be complete with ambush topics like giant snakes, chainsaws, worst sci-fi film vacation destinations, and more. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 19 September 2008 ![]() Our time challenged dynamic duo chime in with a belated review of Tropic Thunder and debunk the misinformed protests surrounding the film's treatment of the disabled. Fringe continues its downward spiral into bad sci-fi television. Prison Break is gearing up for some blowout action. Supernatural is back in the House. Mac gives the Iron Man DVD gets an early, spank-worthy review, complete with reader feedback. An advanced look at Friday the 13th: The Series on DVD. The hazards of do-it-yourself Stormtrooper costumes, using Willy Wonka's chocolate factory as a prison, and battling commie bastards on downhill skiis. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 12 September 2008 ![]() Your favorite podcast devolves into "Friday Filibuster After Dark," as Dave and Mac welcome in Judge Erich Asperschlager and Chief Justice Michael Stailey for a detailed look at the premiere of JJ Abrams' Fringe, the difference between Harry and Henry Houdini, sultry Charlie Brown and dirty 'Nuts, My Little t-bagging Party, sexy educational DVDs, meanies and weenies, geriatric porn, favorite stupid SNL sketches (Greenhilly, Schweddy Balls, The Continental, Superhero Party), least intimidating super heroes (Aunt Man, Baby Boomerangutan, Bi-Polar Bear, Unpopular Proctologist), concept development for the new series Stinkor and Pigpen, and (frighteningly enough) much more. For your convenience, this episode is signed for the hearing impaired. Parental guidance is suggested. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 5 September 2008 ![]() Sit back with Dave and Mac for another 30 min of geekdom that includes a glowing review of Prison Break's season premiere, a warmup to the premiere of House Season Five, the comedy of Brian Regan, favorite spoof film moments, memorable psychics, anti-climactic boss fights, and scrotum stabbing ninjas. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 29 August 2008 ![]() The Dave and Mac attack returns for another geek-filled installment of The Friday Filibuster. This week: A review of the Don Cheadle political thriller Traitor, a brief meeting of the Guy Pearce adoration society, rockin' killer crocs, remembering The Karate Kid cartoon, previewing a Bachelor Party in the Bungalow of the Damned, unique visions of Hell, if Predators ran the government, and more the FCC won't allow us to mention. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 22 August 2008 ![]() Old Man Winter comes early to New England, as Dave and Mac suffer August frost bite to bring you reviews of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (more painful than you could possibly imagine), The Shield: Season 6, Supernatural: Season 3, and Legend of the Lone Ranger. Hear Dave's brain melt as he attempts to recall the name of his favorite Klingon; wallow in overwhelmingly bizarre Willow references; and ponder the worst possible movie scenes to be sucked into. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 15 August 2008 ![]() This week's Dave and Mac "geek attack" focuses its energy on God of War II, Eureka: Season 2, Dexter: Season 2, Scorpion King 2, the upcoming movie adaptations of Street Fighter II and Prince of Persia, Orson Welles' Don Quixote, teen sitcoms that make no sense, beloved janitors, worst job in Star Wars' Imperial Fleet, Baby Prison Break vs. Baby A-Team, and Dave's new #1 cult classic DVD of all time -- Psycho Kickboxer. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 8 August 2008 ![]() Judge Erich Asperschlager joins Dave and Mac to swanktastically discuss NBC's Fear Itself (which could also be called Masters of Horror: Season 3), AMC's Mad Men, BBC's Spaced, MTV's American Mall, Showtime's Dexter, scenes from a mall, and Die Hard stunts that'll kill you in real life. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 1 August 2008 ![]() Dave and Mac tighten your lug nuts with news of NASCAR romance novels, the pitiful state of theatrical comedy, characters who mysteriously disappear from television series, overlooked loathsome villains, and more. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 25 July 2008 ![]() Dave geeks out over The Dark Knight and drools over the possibilities for a third film. A quick rundown of upcoming DVD releases for july 29. And who wins in a death match between Batman and Blade, Batman and Darth Vader, or movie alien vs. movie alien. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 18 July 2008 ![]() Erich drops in for E3 video game news and such equally important and weighty topics as what M.O.D.O.K. stands for, the joys of riding a forklift over a giant mountain of cash, '80s anti-drug commercials, and cumulative Dark Knight fanboy orgasm. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Tue, 15 July 2008 ![]() Octode Rectifier Productions returns with a follow up to their much heralded debut, the original pod play Prombies. This time, the adventure takes us back to the glory days of '80s action picks, loaded with gun play, impossible odds, and villains bent on world domination for no particular reason. Ladies and gentlemen, DVD Verdict proudly presents... Bullet Penetration, written and directed by David Johnson. Enjoy! Email your comments to Dave. Comments[0] |
Fri, 11 July 2008 ![]() This week the boys get freaky and geeky with zombie diaries, dead cats, Shatner the prophet, and James McAvoy: America's favorite new action hero. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 4 July 2008 ![]() Judge Erich Asperschlager is the DH this week for Mac as he and Dave kill thirty minutes talking about fireworks, why America is so f-ing awesome, the genius of Pixar and how Randy Quaid is the secret to saving the world. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 27 June 2008 ![]() Suffer through this week's Friday Filibuster, along with Dave, who battles the malicious will of a hot dog he had for dinner, and a thoroughly fatigued Mac, barely holding it together after a hard-hitting week of small town journalism. Oh and the show? The usual nonsense: crossdressing, man-eating gobs of goo, Trekkie fetish fantasies, Corey Haim's adolescent wardrobe. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 June 2008 ![]() A new theme song welcomes in Dave and Mac's latest 30 min adventure. This week, the boys chew on The Incredible Hulk, Wanted, the midseason finale of Battlestar Galactica, Gingerbread 2: The Passion of the Crust, Pakistani slasher films, possessed hairpieces, and more. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 13 June 2008 ![]() Dave is bleary-eyed from a Ninja Gaiden II marathon but summons the energy to join Mac for a look at the 2008 Roller Derby championships, a newbie's entrance into the world of Dr. House, the difference between Middle Eastern nationalities, midget exploitation, bizarre movie-themed restaurants, talking animals you wish would shut the hell up, and so much more guaranteed to offend someone. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 6 June 2008 ![]() Howdy! Dave and Mac unleash the rodeo edition of The Friday Filibuster with nipple coverups, milfs, Ninja Gaiden II, Winnebagos in space, Ben 10: Alien Force, boat explosions, and a round of everyone's favorite movie game "Annoying or Not Annoying." Enjoy(ing)! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 30 May 2008 ![]() Dave and Mac go toe-to-toe with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, preview A&E's remake of The Andromeda Strain, the Blu-ray box set of Rambo, disturbing scenes with cheesy special effects, and favorite Indy knockoffs -- anyone remember Tales of the Gold Monkey? Comments[1] |
Fri, 23 May 2008 ![]() Fire up the barbeque and break out the Uranus Milk, as Dave and Mac welcome in the summer with reviews of Prince Caspian and the season finale of The Simpsons. Mac's PS2 is on the fritz, but Dave marshals on with Grand Theft Auto IV and Advance Wars. Mac previews his review of the Swedish action flick Storm. Dave takes a bullet for the team with his review of the Italian, middle-aged, sex fest The Beast in Space. Worst James Bond villain accessories. Incredibly intelligent cartoon dogs. Enjoy the holiday weekend! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 16 May 2008 ![]() Another week, another 30 mins of entertainment banality from Dave and Mac. This week, Mac reviews Speed Racer in IMAX, Dave gives props to Supernatural Season Three, an update on Battlestar Galactica, a rundown of DVD releases for May 20, and in depth discussions on unconventional vampire deaths, super nerds, entrails of a dead Tauntaun, and memorable executions. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 9 May 2008 ![]() It's the first (actually second) Filibuster for May and the boys are geared up for taking on Iron Man, Thor, favorite Sean Connery Bond performances, poor bad guy planning, disgusting drinks, and worst superhero movies to date. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 2 May 2008 ![]() Critical Nerd Mass is reached, as Dave and Mac take a look back at BSG "Escape Velocity," classic Tom Baker Doctor Who, bad Grizzly Bear movies, mixing your movie icons, unbelievable Bond action sequences, the best onscreen trash talkers, and movie heroes you don't want saving you. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 25 April 2008 ![]() The beautiful Northeast weather brings out the inner geek in Dave and Mac as they discuss unanswered Battlestar Galactica questions, the so-so start to Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion event, killing time with Crackdown for the Xbox 360, and just what is the "Guatemalan Handshake." Meanwhile, on the movie front, Mac justifies his disappointment in Cloverfield, Dave drools over the toddler-tossing, Hong Kong action flick Flash Point, and this week's Ambush Topic highlights include baseball films, unorthodox fist fights, and movie-inspired toys recalled for safety hazards. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac. Comments[0] |
Fri, 18 April 2008 ![]() In this very special episode, Dave and Mac host the first (and possibly last) ever awards show to honor the best and worst in movie taglines -- THE TAGGIES. "Whoever wins... we lose." Enjoy! Contact the boys with your comments, questions, or suggestions by emailing fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com. Comments[0] |
Fri, 11 April 2008 ![]() Hopped up on caffeine, Dave and Mac celebrate 50 episodes of The Friday Filibuster by sinking their critical fangs into the new season of Battlestar Galactica, Alien Nation, Predator on Blu-ray, the misery that is the new Alien vs. Predator franchise, characters you'd love to invite over for game night, fat guys who defy the law of gravity, and more. Enjoy! Contact the boys with your compliments, questions, or suggestions by emailing fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com. Comments[0] |
Fri, 4 April 2008 ![]() There's still snow in New England, but it hasn't damped the spirit of our intrepid podcasters, Dave, Mac, and Erich. The boys talk the return of prime-time comedies; great video game collateral damage; listener feedback; upcoming reviews including Human Giant: Season One, The Magic Blade, and the freaky French horror of Inside; April 08 DVD releases; and wicked cool Ambush Topics such as Evil psychics, Baseball moments in non-baseball films, and Action figures that don't exist... for good reason. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 28 March 2008 ![]() Mac returns from London as Euro-trash, a Jack the Ripper scholar, and confounded by British television. The boys mourn the death of CBS' Jericho, preview next week's release of Sweeney Todd, recall steroid enhanced cartoon characters, detail painful deaths from the Indiana Jones franchise, and ponder new TV-inspired breakfast cereals. Trust me, this will go down as one of the best Ambush Topic segments ever. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 21 March 2008 ![]() It's a super-sized Filibuster, as Dave welcomes in Judge Erich Asperschlager and Judge Adam Arseneau to tackle the 2009 relaunch of the Streetfighter franchise; the unshakeable curse of the Super Mario Bros.; pulling punches with the big screen adaptation of Hitman; the brain scarring mutilation scene within Ricco the Mean Machine; unveiling the lost Canadian dub of David Lynch's Lost Highway; movie genres that should never be parodied; how soon is too soon to reboot a movie franchise; and the obligatory Willow discussion. While we get legal on the phone, go ahead and enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 14 March 2008 ![]() Today's drink special is Shemp Cocktail, thanks to a brand spanking new episode of The Friday Filibuster in which Judge Erich Asperschlager and Chief Justice Michael Stailey attempt to fill the shoes of the vacationing Mac McEntire. It's a valiant effort, covering such topics as Warner Bros.' plans for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, salvaging the 2007-08 television season, Erich's take on Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited, and a unique game of Ambush Topics. Trust me, you'll appreciate Mac's return. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 7 March 2008 ![]() Shut yo mouth! It's a very special episode, the boys leave nothing to waste. An embarrassing case of premature torch passing kicks off a head first dive into the down and dirty world of Roller Derby; before exploring the breakneck pace of the new-improved Lost; giving The State the shaft; the cast of Firefly taking on The Sands of Oblivion; fondly remembering Hot Sunday's caffeine pill addictions and alien puppet interventions; defending the great Craig Bierko; and Dave's irrational hatred of fake British accents. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 29 February 2008 ![]() Verdict podcasting at its finest... so to speak. The boys are back to rock 30 minutes of your world with more Jericho musings, plugging the launch of TV Verdict, great moments from The Coreys, what happens when musical instruments meet body fluids, favorite half men/half fish, and someone reveals his secret sensitive past. It's a very special episode of The Friday Filibuster. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 22 February 2008 ![]() The eulogizing of HD DVD continues, as Dave and Mac waste 30 minutes of your day. The boys bemoan the JERICHO conspiracy; Mac reviews THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES and can't say enough good stuff about JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER; Dave is jazzed about the reboot of HE-MAN; take a trip through the upcoming release gallery for Feb 26; ponder Schwarzenegger movies that defy the laws of physics; remember cool KARATE KID movie toys; ugly STAR WARS characters; and much much more. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 15 February 2008 ![]() Looking to scratch that movie/television podcast itch? Well, Dave and Mac are your guys. This week, topics of conversation include: The end of the Writers strike; TiVos with a mind of their own; Missing in action THE STATE: THE COMPLETE SERIES?!; Older system superhero video game reviews; Dave's year with the Power Rangers; Previews Sir Ridley's AMERICAN GANGSTER and DePalma's embarrassing REDACTED; Ultimate guy fantasies; and the most disgusting thing ever coughed up by a film or television character. Let's face it, they've raised talking out of your butt for 30 minutes to an art form. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 8 February 2008 ![]() Wanna know what movies should be made into theme park rides? Or what films feature the best death by choking scenes? Or what Scott Baio has to do with Spider-man, Roller Derby, Larry David, and unintentionally sleazy DVD titles? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's Friday Filibuster with Dave and Mac. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 1 February 2008 ![]() Two halves do in fact make a whole, as Dave and Mac come together for yet another action-packed, 30 min, Britney-free, entertainment extravaganza. Mac is underwhelmed by CLOVERFIELD but overjoyed by KING OF KONG, while Dave is jazzed by "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" for the PS3 and "Rock Band" for the Xbox 360. On the DVD front, three's are the magic number. Mac previews his take on Beauty and the Beast: The Third Season and Dave channels Mr. T for his critique of Criss Angel: Mindfreak: Season Three. Follow that up with a rundown of Feb 5 upcoming releases, on the way to this week's Ambush Topic minefield, where we travel the world with James Bond, Doctor Who, Superman, and Lorenzo Lamas? Don't ask me to explain. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 25 January 2008 ![]() The weekend is upon us and the award (yet to be determined) winning show is back to kill another half hour of your day. This week, the boys tackle Jet Li, Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Peter Berg, Jessica Simpson, and Billy Bob Thornton. Escaping from that Hollywood melee, Dave and Mac dive head first into the Jan 29 cover art gallery, where power yoga meets punk rockers, video game champs take on oversized Maine alligators, and Ricco the Mean Machine visits the Barn of the Naked Dead. With only minor appendages missing, they hobble onto the Ambush Topic battlefield for a tour de force of stinky winkies, shark attacks, awkward time travel, strange creatures who dance well, and death by grinding. Please note: No foreign substances were ingested during the recording of this show. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 18 January 2008 ![]() Dave and Mac return for a new episode followed closely by Igglepiggle, Terminators, Buffy and Angel bad guys, Star Wars fans with no sense of humor, bullet ballets, and memorable orgies?! Don't ask me to explain. Dave calls it emotionally retarded fun. Works for me. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 11 January 2008 ![]() This week, everyone's favorite Willow-referencing, Goonies-loving judicial team magically romp through a mine field of Warner Bros. drinking the Blu-aid, quality differences between SD and HD/BD, the mystery behind CLOVERFIELD, looking forward to strange and unusual Jan 15 releases, and a brand new batch of Ambush Topics which spurns fond remembrances of Bart the Bear. Don't ask. Just listen. You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 4 January 2008 ![]() The new year kicks off with the return of THE FRIDAY FILIBUSTER. This week, Dave and Mac debrief the Christmas holidays; visit the non-typical fantasy of THE GOLDEN COMPASS; the stellar non-happy fun time of Tim Burton's SWEENEY TODD; holiday pick-me-up viewing of ATONEMENT and NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. After previewing the January 8 releases of 3:10 TO YUMA, ZODIAC, and MAMMOTH, the boys dive into their brand new feature: "The Ambush Debates." For example, who makes the better army -- Stormtroopers or Orcs? You make the call. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, suggestions, and complaints at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 21 December 2007 ![]() Our holiday festivities continue with a black tie event. Judges David Johnson and Mac McEntire host the First Annual Buster Awards, acknowledging the best and worst of 2007 on film, television, and DVD. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, suggestions, and complaints at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 14 December 2007 ![]() Christmas time is here and the boys talk last minute holiday shopping; educate you on the ins and outs of New England women's Roller Derby and Full Contact Football; revisit the 3D version of BEOWULF; peruse the upcoming releases for December 18 including THE SIMPSONS MOVIE, BALLS OF FURY, and BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT; and vivisect Ambush Topics such as Favorite Car Chases and Kitchen Items Used as Weapons; all in a freshly baked episode. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 7 December 2007 ![]() This week's explosive new episode starts off by addressing raging The Goonies action figure controversy, followed closely by: Ray Park being cast as Snake Eyes in the upcoming G.I. Joe blockbuster film; Dave's pre-release review of Michael Cera's new film Juno; Mac's preview of the new Massachusetts Roller Derby season; a look at the December 12 upcoming releases, overwhelmed by Harry Potter mania; Heroes: Season 2 vs. Lost: Season 3; and it all comes down to the Ambush Topics: Memorable jet packs (Arrested Development, anyone?), Librarians on film, Favorite Toadies (Villain sidekicks), and Movie scenes that creep you out, but may appear goofy to others. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 30 November 2007 ![]() Dave and Mac are triumphantly reunited, following Mac's diabolical computer crash three weeks ago. Sadly, this unfortunate setback booted Mac's Vampire/Dragon novel out of the "Write a novel in one month" contest. On a happier note, the boys spend this episode dissecting Bob Zemekis' BEOWULF in 2D and 3D and the quirky new documentary THE KING OF KONG; suffering the wasteland of new television due to the writer's strike; Mac's take on Cartoon Network's live-action BEN 10 movie; and perusing the upcoming releases for December 4th, including PIRATES 3, SUPERBAD, NANNY DIARIES, 24: SEASON 6, and BSG: SEASON ONE in HD. While it may take them a couple episode to regain their groove, Ambush Topics like these will carry them through: Hammers on film; Creatures with more than one head; Memorable tentacles; Who wins in a tag team cage match between Aragorn & Boromir and Inigo & Westley? You make the call. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 16 November 2007 ![]() With Mac's computer still on the fritz, Dave and guest host Erich Asperschlager return for a new episode of The Friday Filibuster. This week, the boys discuss the valuable life lessons learned from Charles in Charge, ponder whatever happened to the DVD release for The State, and ask the musical question "What video game characters would suck to have as a roommate?" These answers and much more await you on this week's Friday Filibuster. You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 9 November 2007 ![]() With Mac out this week, Dave welcomes in a surprise co-host to discuss the Writer's Strike, 3:10 to Yuma, Persepolis, upcoming DVD releases for November 13, the new freshman class of DVD Verdict judges, Inspector Gadget's arch-nemesis Dr. Claw (did we ever find out who he really was?), guys who don't understand the big deal about Sex in the City, and just who in the heck is Andre Rieu? Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 2 November 2007 ![]() Following a brief hiatus, the boys are back debriefing the world premiere of PROMBIES, commiserating over the dramatic falloff of Heroes: Season 2, the reinvigoration of Prison Break: Season 3, and the start of Mac's ambitious new 50,000 word novel for National Novel Writing Month. After deftly navigating the Upcoming Releases gallery for November 6, they settle into this week's Ambush Topics: Blatant appearances of stunt people in action sequences; When the hero's sidekick does or says something incredibly stupid; Worst foreign accents by an actor; When the hero's sidekick does or says something awesome. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 19 October 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire have emerged from triage with a brand new thirty minute adventure. This week, they tease out more details for their upcoming Halloween event, Prombies; dissect their reviews starring Sewer Gators, Captain Jack Swallow, and Nic Cage's horrid haircut; illustrate Mac's concerns for the DVD release of Young Indiana Jones, and explore ambush topics such as the "Worst idea for a Transformer." Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 5 October 2007 ![]() The D-Mac machine is humming once again. Dave has conquered HALO 3 and has his sights set on GUITAR HERO 3, while Mac continues to hold up in Mandarin's stronghold within MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE. Dave popped his IMAX cherry with a second run screening of TRANSFORMERS, after writing up his HD DVD review of OUT FOR JUSTICE. Of course, this poses the question, what would it be like if Steven Seagal was your dad? Meanwhile, Mac is reveling in the comedic horror that is the Brit import SEVERANCE. Explore the disturbing trend of everything assuming the GRINDHOUSE mantle. Upcoming releases of note for Oct 09: Ben 10: Season 2, Everybody Hates Chris: Season 2, Evan Almighty, 28 Weeks Later, and Bud Spencer, Why Did You Pick on Me?. We cap the festivities off with this week's Ambush Topics: A memorable series of explosions; Professions that would benefit from Robo-version enhancement; Painful deaths by an unlikely creature; and Scenes from Michael Bay movies that defy the laws of physics. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 28 September 2007 ![]() Minor audio issues and heavy breathing aside, the boys are back in fine form. It's gaming week: Dave is addicted to HALO 3, while Mac is tackling MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE. Yet somehow they find time to sample the new fall television season with thoughts on CHUCK, HEROES, and REAPER. In terms of DVD, Mac has just reviewed Nic Cage in NEXT, while Dave continues the gaming theme with his review of Jaime Pressly in D.O.A. On the release horizon for October 2 is FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER, Stephen King's 1408, and the direct-to-DVD SPECIES 4. Not to be overshadowed, this weeks Ambush Topics include: Characters with really long beards; Animals getting punched in the face; Movie characters youd want on your football team; and Mayhem on the moon. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 21 September 2007 ![]() The boys are back! This week, they're talking the season premiere of PRISON BREAK, the badass 3:10 TO YUMA, the premiere of Mac's debut documentary film, The Queens of Quads, and interesting cover art for DVDs streeting Sep 25. And before they clock out, this week's ambush topics include: Star Wars alien you would least like to be; Scenes involving rollerskates; Sports that would not make an awesome action movie; and Impossibly tough supernatural women. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 14 September 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire bring you another spiritual springboard to a glorious weekend. Mac is hard at work on a review of the visually stunning SAMURAI JACK: SEASON FOUR. Dave is polishing off his review of THE UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE: SEASON TWO, and gives his highest recommendation to THE OFFICE: SEASON THREE. The boys tease out the new Fall television season. The best of next week's new releases include the Governator in COMMANDO, Criterion's ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS, Wolfgang Peterson's director's cut of TROY, the '80s cult classic THE LAST STARFIGHTER, and Bruce Timm's boiled down, loose interpretation of the "Death of Superman" in SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY. And this week's highly anticipated Ambush Topics include: Musical instruments used as weapons; Memorable births; Disgusting feet; and Part Human/Part Animal. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 7 September 2007 ![]() The DJ-Mac attack is back, tackling such controversial topics as THE OFFICE: Which is better... BBC or NBC?; What new fall television series are you looking forward to?; John Woo's FACE/OFF: Great action pic or ridiculous blockbuster?; and dissecting the second seasons of PRISON BREAK and BONES. If that were enough material for one show, this week's Ambush Topics include: Favorite DIE HARD kills; Bald women on film; Shocking nipple experiences; and Long lost evil twins. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 31 August 2007 ![]() With some heavy breathing into the microphone, Judges David Johnson and Mac McEntire explore the filth and profanity of SUPERBAD; compare notes on their respective reviews of HEROES: SEASON 1 in standard and HD DVD; Mac shares his addiction to the Showtime series DEXTER. In terms of September 18 upcoming releases, Dave speaks of his exhaustion surrounding PRISON BREAK: SEASON 2, Mac shares his excitement for ROBOT CHICKEN: SEASON 2, and "not safe for work" cover art. And this week's Ambush Topics include Actors who have been unconvincing lawyers; Worst anachronisms in period films (Listener request); Unbelievable spy gadgets; and Films that would benefit from a Predator appearance. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 24 August 2007 ![]() Judges David Johnson and Mac McEntire try their best not to be "horrible" this week. Mac is hard at work on his analysis of THE SIMPSONS: SEASON 10. Dave extolls the virtues of CIA policy for the assassination of Autistic boys in the HD version of MERCURY RISING. The boys talk the fallout of Paramount's decision to go exclusively with the HD DVD format. Perusing the Aug 28 releases, Mac recommends HEROES: SEASON ONE, while Dave is excited about the special edition release of the original 3:10 TO YUMA. This week's Ambush Topics include: Musical numbers in non-musicals; When super-intelligent characters make stupid decisions; Best use of a frozen lake; and Characters that live impossible lifestyles. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[1] |
Fri, 17 August 2007 ![]() Judges David Johnson and Mac McEntire are back on that horse. This week they talk DIE HARD (wait, is this a repeat?), the unique film KISS MY SNAKE (I guess not), and Mac's new job, while previewing the upcoming release of HOUSE: SEASON 3, and SARAH CONNOR LIVE! But the best part of the show is this week's Ambush Topics: Scariest rabbit on television or film; Non-Western cowboy movies; Weird food; and Memorable performances by British stage actors in bad American action films. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, suggestions, and complaints at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 10 August 2007 ![]() Judges David Johnson and Mac McEntire crack open the Butter Beer to talk more HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX; Dave is annoyed the BOURNE films don't live up to Robert Ludlam's original novels; The boys are getting pysched about SUPERBAD; Mac is painfully sitting through LOONATICS UNLEASHED; Dave is drooling over the HD DVD releases of HOT FUZZ, SHAUN OF THE DEAD, and 300; and Mac plays "Guess what I'n most looking forward to?" with August 14 releases -- Dave fails miserably. This week's titillating Ambush Topics include: Lamest vampire deaths; a Scene in which someone gets pulled over by the police; Tough guys in women's makeup; Take a movie and turn it into a video game. Enjoy! You can email the boys your questions, complaints, and suggestions at fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com, or show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 3 August 2007 ![]() With tails between their legs, Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire return to correct their oversight on the death of the Evil Queen in Walt Disney's SNOW WHITE. With that out of the way... Dave talks up the joys of BBC America and MI-5; Mac shares his love for THE SIMPSONS MOVIE; Dave is stuck in a Spanish-speaking Medieval universe with an Albino alien Romeo and Harvey Keitel(?); Mac returns to the world of the DRESDEN DOLLS; Dave gushes over the final bad guy death in the whacked-out DYNAMITE WARRIOR; and the boys highlight the best of August 7th's new releases -- TMNT, THE TICK VS. SEASON TWO, THE SIMPSONS: SEASON 10, FLASH GORDON: SAVIOUR OF THE UNIVERSE EDITION, and DISTURBIA, among others. Finally, this week's Ambush Topics: Creepy cats; Structure fires to be reckoned with; Movie or TV characters you wouldn't want to hang out with; and Surfing scenes that stretch credibility. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 27 July 2007 ![]() Judges David Johnson and Mac McEntire are back in the saddle for another show. Dave shares his experience watching Nomad, the Warrior and its lack of "holy crap" moments. Mac loves his Monster Squad. The disappointment continues, as Dave fails to be impressed by Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Mac feels the same about the book (which he just finished). But the tide is stemmed by Live Free or Die Hard, which Dave calls "one of the more entertaining films of the summer." Previewing next week's releases, 300 rises head and shoulders above the crowd, followed quickly by Hot Fuzz, and Pathfinder. Ambush topics of the week: Best gun fights; Monsters that come in strange shapes and sizes; Just die already; Monsters that should be scary but aren't. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 July 2007 ![]() Just another day on the ranch with Mac and Dave as they hash out the strengths and inconsistencies of CBS's comeback series JERICHO; dive into the new titles hitting store shelves on July 24, such as NOMAD PERFUME, RENAISSANCE, ZODIAC, and the anniversary release of MONSTER SQUAD, to name just a few; and explore the mysteries of this week's ambush topics: Characters who can see into the future, Memorable movie smells, Ridiculous hairstyles, and the best visual death scenes from Disney animated classics. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 13 July 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire return from their holiday break rested, recharged, and rarin' to go. The boys go head-to-head talking smack about TRANSFORMERS; extoll the virtues of Pixar's RATATOUILLE; rundown the remaining summer tentpole pictures; and take a quick look at the July 17 releases of THE INCREDIBLE HULK: SEASON TWO, the altruistic Vampire reality of PERFECT CREATURE, and special edition releases of RED DAWN and SHOWGIRLS. Finally, this week's Ambush Topics include... Characters made entirely of food; Reality-stretching moments from SAVED BY THE BELL; Pitting villains from Harrison Ford movies against each other; If you were on the island of LOST... Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24/7 voicemail line at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley or Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 29 June 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire are back in action. This week, Mac cops to seeing Nancy Drew as a chaser to his work on Welcome Back, Kotter: Season One, and Dave is jonesin' for a John McLane fix after a successful crossing of the Breach . Eureka! It's a bootylicious week of new releases. And your "reward" for making it this far are this week's ambush topics: One word movie quotes; Awesome movie horns (not the musical instrument, but appendages adorning the head); A woman's purse used as a weapon; and Horrible CGI effects. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 22 June 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire return with an undressing of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and the Die Hard Trilogy DVD box set. Explore the June 26th DVD releases of MST3K: Volume 11 and Frankenstein Conquers the World. And wade into the deep end of the pool with Ambush Topics like... Memorable beheadings; Memorable dismemberments; We could've really used Robocop back there; and Impeccably well-dressed villains. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 15 June 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire get animated with reviews of Animaniacs: Volume 3, Rio Bravo in HD, and Reno 911! Season Four. Delve into the most interesting upcoming June 19 DVD releases, including The Secret of Nimh and Silver Spoons: Season One. And the much anticipated Ambush Topics of the Week are... drum roll please... Favorite villain's henchmen; Memorable impalements; Gigantic spiders; and Lamest sidekicks. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 8 June 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire are back in action and talking trash about 28 WEEKS LATER, KNOCKED UP, and the DVD release of GHOST RIDER; preview their upcoming TV box set reviews of Jason of Star Command and Coach: Season Two. But most importantly, they delve into four new ambush topics such as Fat slobs on film, Helicopter action scenes, "Get that man a lightsaber!", and Cheesy James Bond moments. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 1 June 2007 ![]() After a week's vacation, Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire return to discuss the HD DVD release of Mel Gibson's Road Warrior, preview their upcoming reviews of Air Wolf: Season 3 and Kyle XY: Season 1, and peruse next week's release list and cover art for titles streeting next Tuesday, June 05. For the full list, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And, of course, this week's Ambush Topics include: Movie and TV scenes featuring bows and arrows; Movie gadgets you really wanted as a kid; Coolio on film; and Worst post-apocalyptic movies. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 18 May 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire discuss the pros and cons of Sam Raimi's super-sequel, Spider-man 3, and preview the upcoming releases of Air Wolf: Season 3 and the John Wayne Centennial Celebration from a number of studios. For the list and cover art of all May 22 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And now, the moment you've all be waiting for, this week's Ambush Topics: What the #$%@! moments; Most lopsided fight; Ridiculous Batman devices; and Movie of television action figures we'd most like to see. Enjoy your weekend! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 11 May 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire talk up the season finales of NBC's Heroes, Fox's 24, CBS' Jericho, and ABC's Lost; preview their reviews of The Tower and The Jean Claude Van Damme Collection, and tease out next week's release of THE THIRST, PAN'S LABYRINTH. For the list and cover art of all May 08 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And the moment you've all be waiting for, this week's Ambush Topics: Inappropriate moments in famously dramatic films for a Wookie to appear; Dark gloomy castles; Favorite smart ass one-liners preceding or following the death of a bad guy; and Movies that takes place in or features characters from Ireland. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 4 May 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire review the theatrical release of HOTT FUZZ; preview upcoming reviews of Fired!, the fourth season of Wings; and tease out next week's releases of Dirty Dancing: 20th Anniversary Edition, the twin pack of House seasons one and two, White Slave, and the Blu-ray version of Donnie Brasco. For the list and cover art of all May 08 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And the moment you've all be waiting for, this week's Ambush Topics: Knocking someone unconscious with a single punch; Rats on film; Abraham Lincoln used for comedic effect; and Jarring murders perpetrated by King Kong. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 27 April 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire preview upcoming reviews of Harry and the Hendersons and Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep. Coming to stores this week are the Academy Award winning film adaptation of Dreamgirls, the Chevy Chase classic Fletch, and Anna Nicole's Smith's final on screen appearance in Illegal Aliens. For a full rundown of May 01 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And last but not least, this week's Ambush Topics: Sexy Space Aliens, Awesome Booby Traps, Moments from the Fox series 24 that Defy the Laws of Physics, and Talking Animals that Warm Your Heart. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 April 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire preview upcoming reviews of the "deceptively dumb" Drew Carey Show: Season One, and the nostalgia of Full House: Season Six. Coming to stores this week are the sleazy syndicated series Cheaters, the ridiculously bad anime series Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars, and Denzel Washington's Deja Vu. For a full rundown of April 24 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And last but not least, this week's Ambush Topics: Costly strategic blunders by the Galactic Empire, Scenes that take place at or near a waterfall, Bad ass puppets, and Scenes that take place on New Year's Eve. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 13 April 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire prepare you for the Summer movie onslaught by talking TRANSFORMERS; rundown a list of reviews they're working on (Solarbabies, Teen Titans: Season Three, The History Channel's Dogfights); preview next week's new releases including Smokin' Aces, The Venture Bros: Season Two, and Congorama; and dive head first into their Ambush Topics of the Week: Fight scenes using uncoventional weapons, Least intimidating killer robots, Violence to the human knee, and Movie scenes that creeped you out when you were younger... and still do today. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our crazy schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 6 April 2007 ![]() Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire gear up for the weekend by previewing upcoming reviews of Warner Bros.' futuristic descendants of Bugs and Daffy in Loonatics Unleashed, Hundra the female version of Conan, Season Three of The Batman, the special edition releases of Phantasm and Major League. For a full rundown of April 10 releases, head over to dvdverdict/.com/upcoming. And random movie topics explored this week include: Best bad guy plummets, Movies featuring an octopus or octopus-like creature, Moments that defy the laws of physics, and Chase scenes using unconventional vehicles. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our crazy schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 30 March 2007 ![]() Judges David Johnson and Mac McEntire return to provide sneak peeks at their reviews of Defenders of the Earth, Volume 2, Matthew Modine and Phoebe Cates in Private School; Mac reviews the theatrical release of TMNT; the boys rundown next week's DVD releases, including Twin Peaks: Season Two; and this week's random film topics: Movies about safe-cracking, Jarring displays of male nudity, Male villains with long hair, and R-rated violence in PG movies. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our crazy schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes. Comments[0] |
Fri, 23 March 2007 ![]() The evolution of DVD Verdict Presents continues. Welcome to the premiere installment of Judge David Johnson and Judge Mac McEntire's Friday Filibuster. Remember the Entertainment Docket? Well, this is a 30 minute in-depth and entertaining look at what's headed your way on DVD next week. Plus, this week's random movie discussion topics: Cinematic Projectile Vomiting, Fight Scenes That Take Place on Top of Moving Trains, and Tarzan Yells That Occur in Non-Tarzan Films. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing an episode in our crazy schedule, do yourself a favor and subscribe to the show viaiTunes. Comments[0] |





































































































