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DVD Verdict 457 - The Friday Filibuster (My Face or Yours?)

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 456 - Blast Processing! I'd Rather Be Vault Hunting

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Erich, Dave, and Tim tear themselves away from a certain game. On the way to a mega-discussion about said secret game, the boys tackle the other titles they've been playing, including Dead Space: Extraction, World of Goo, and Uncharted 2. Following up on last week's Halloween podcast, Dave and Tim trade picks, giving their respective takes on Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum asks the hard-hitting question, "what counts as a vehicle?"

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DVD Verdict 455 - View from the Couch [11/04/2009]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (View from the Couch) — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Got the post-Halloween blahs? Get a head start on the Yuletide season with Connor and Emily, as they review Rock 'N Learn: Physical Science and the animated Little Spirit: Christmas In New York. Kent and Michelle provide a medical lesson on H1N1 otherwise known as The Swine Flu, while extolling the virtues and mourning the cancellation of The Unit. Couch Entertainment News reports on The Hobbit, Sir Tony becoming a Norse god, The Lizard possibly headlining Spidey 4, and a few other tidbits to help you pass the time. To top it all off, Michelle gives her review of the biography Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination for all the Disney-philes.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 454 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

It's time for another New and Recent CD Releases program, spotlighting the very latest from the world of film music. You'll hear score selections from newer films like 17 Again, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Children of the Corn (2009), Baaria, The Informant!, Where the Wild Things Are, Agora, and a bonus track from the just-released score for Escape From the Planet of the Apes. Clark also offers his review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 453 - Candy Corn Drive Thru

feedback@candybardrivethru.com (Candy Bar Drive Thru) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A Halloween special so funny it's scary! When two Drive Thru workers get stuck in the storeroom on Halloween night, they pass the time by telling spooky stories, unaware that the scariest story of all might just be their own...

Candy Corn Drive Thru is a sketch comedy podcast written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with special appearances by Adam Arseneau, Melissa Hansen, Mike Rubino, Michael Stailey, Mac McEntire, and Clark Douglas.

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DVD Verdict 452 - The Friday Filibuster [10/30/2009]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 451 - Blast Processing! Scary Good Games

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

To celebrate Halloween, the Pixel Verdict crew (minus a sick Adam) invite you to dip your hand into a bowl of fun-size audio candy, as they discuss their favorite scary games. Get into the spooky spirit with talk of abandoned schools, chainsaw killers, deep space monsters, grim boss fights, and Jonathan Coulton. Plus, take part in a gaming-themed version of "name that tune," with five scary snippets from classic games. How many can you guess without peeking at the answers (posted over on PixelVerdict.com)?

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DVD Verdict 450 - View from the Couch [10/28/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (View from the Couch) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a Halloween spooktacular edition of View From The Couch, as Kent and Michelle dig into childhood memories of tricks and treats, and open the crypt on Tim Burton's creepy comedy Beetlejuice. Meanwhile, Connor and Emily stake their claim with their reviews of the 1967 Rankin/Bass classic Mad Monster Party and an educational title from Rock N' Learn called Earth Science. It's phantasmagorical family fun with a creepy soundtrack to boot!

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 449 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Halloween)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a full hour of spine-tingling film music as Clark presents the annual horror-themed Halloween episode of The Sounds and Sights of Cinema! This week, you'll hear music from such frightfests as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Horror of Dracula (1958), Hack! (2007), In Dreams (1999), Psycho II (1983), Hellraiser (1987), Sisters (1973), Bless the Child (2000), Se7en (1995), The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970), and Rosemary's Baby (1968). So turn off the lights, turn up your speakers and enjoy the show!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 448 - The Friday Filibuster [10/23/2009]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 447 - Blast Processing! Big Canadian Brawl-a-palooza

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Join Pixel Verdict's Canadian contingency as they waste about an hour of your time. Jon's been playing Brutal Legend, and throws the gauntlet down for one Tim Schafer of Doublefine Studios. Adam has been spending quality time with his wife and Rock Band. Steve's wife, meanwhile, is cheating on him with his copy of Brutal Legend, so Steve drowns his loneliness with Demon's Souls, and the amazing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Borderlands. The boys discuss the news of the week (or lack thereof) with their typically Canadian lack of zeal, including Steve's dissatisfaction with Natal support for Fable II and Fable III; Grand Theft Auto thrusting beyond the borders of good taste; a new game from the Timeshift guys; and Street Fighter IV's Seth gets tougher. Adam waxes philosophical about a particular '90s cinematic masterpiece featuring a pre-Party of Five Scott Wolfe and short shorts-wearin' Alyssa Milano. You'll have to listen to find out what it is. It all ends in a climactic discussion about brawlers good and bad.

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DVD Verdict 446 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Bronislau Kaper)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

We journey back to the 1950s and '60s this week, as Clark spotlights the music of Polish film composer Bronislau Kaper. You'll hear selections from such films as The Swan (1956), The Way West (1967), Ride, Vaquero! (1953), Mutiny on the Bounty (1962), Them! (1954), Lord Jim (1965), and Lili (1953). Clark also reviews Spike Jonze's cinematic adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, and wraps up the show with a piano version of the theme from Kaper's The Brothers Karamazov (1958), performed by the composer himself. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 445 - The Friday Filibuster [10/16/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 444 - Blast Processing! Sega Genesis Retrospective

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's all Genesis all the time this week, as Dave, Adam, and Erich doff their nostalgic caps to a system that celebrates this month's 20th anniversary of its US release. Memories, favorite and not-so-favorite games, the fate of Sega and of its blue-needled mascot... the boys pack it all into 50 minutes of rambling goodness.

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DVD Verdict 443 - View from the Couch [10/14/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (View from the Couch) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

What's on the menu this week? In Couch Entertainment News, Hawaii Five-O gets a reboot; Spider-man 4 is ready to gear up; Singer in the key of X; and Chuck shows up early. Plus, join the Dixons as they review the Animal Planet release Lost Tapes to hear how they really should have stayed lost and Greaties of the '80s rolls up its leg warmers for a review of the Guy Hamilton-directed Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 442 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Dino De Laurentiis)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's an eclectic selection of music this week as Clark explores the colorful career of producer Dino De Laurentiis. Talents like Ennio Morricone, John Barry, and Dave Grusin are among the featured composers with music from Fraulein Doktor, King Kong, Three Days of the Condor, The White Buffalo, Orca, Conan the Barbarian, U-571, Red Dragon, and The Last Legion. Clark shares his reviews of the comedy Couples Retreat and the low-budget horror flick Paranormal Activity.

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 441 - The Friday Filibuster [10/09/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 440 - Blast Processing! Attack of the Goat People

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Dave and Tim join Erich for a discussion of games old and new, including Halo: ODST, Scribblenauts, The Beatles: Rock Band, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, and Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. In news: Super Street Fighter IV has Dave super excited, and the boys allocate their gaming dollars for the rest of the year. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum focuses on Zombie Killin'. This episode may or may not be crazy good. It all depends on how much you like fake movie reviews written for small college newspapers.

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DVD Verdict 439 - View from the Couch [10/07/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (View from the Couch) — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle bemoan the chill in the air, but waste no time jumping into a review-tastic episode. On the news front: the new JJ Abrams spy series sparks a bidding war; Transformers 3 gets a release date (meh); a fun-filled summer 2011 film season is on the way; MGM seeks a loan shark; James Franco checks into General Hospital; Quentin Tarantino says no more Pulp, but maybe Basterds or Bill; rumors of a Jack-less Pirates franchise are untrue says Disney; Madagascar and Monsters vs. Aliens head home for the holidays; and a 3D Beauty and the Beast is on the way. Rounding out the show, we head back into the Disney Vault for the 3D double feature of Toy Story and Toy Story 2, and offer up reviews for Animal Planet's Elephants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 8.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 438 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Horner)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 6 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark traverses the resume of the great James Horner, spotlighting scores both popular and obscure, with selections from Krull, Jade, Iris, Apollo 13, Gorky Park, Dad, The Legend of Zorro and All the King's Men (2006). In addition, it's a triple header film review segment, as he looks at the Ricky Gervais comedy The Invention of Lying, the offbeat action-comedy Zombieland, and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 437 - The Friday Filibuster [10/02/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 2 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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?

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DVD Verdict 436 - Blast Processing! Go Team Canada!

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The head shrinker takes a week off, leaving the inmates to run the asylum. Steve, Adam, and Jon bring some Canadian flair to the proceedings, as they dig deep, peel back the layers, and get to the real heart of video game podcasting. Adam talks about World of Warcraft content updates, Jon gets Wet, Steve races fast cars and prances around New Mombasa as Nathan Fillion, and share the Scribblenauts love. We learn no one wants a PSP Go, Super Street Fighter 4 is coming, Dave Johnson needs a new roof, Steve wants Enslaved, plus Bioware (but not pure wholesome Canadian Bioware) and Lucasarts are gearing to start beta testing on Star Wars: The Old Republic. Meanwhile, more games are scheduled for Q1 2010 (including obscure stuff only Steve cares about) and Demon's Souls is made HARDER? What? We wrap everything up with a discussion about crappy physics or crappy Genesis games. This episode may be bad, but it ain't Earnest Evans!

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DVD Verdict 435 - View from the Couch [09/30/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (View from the Couch) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Fall is in the air, as Kent and Michelle lead a sightseeing tour for some Korean friends; Sir Ian McKellen gushes over Gandalf; the V reboot gets abducted by aliens; Robert Rodriguez stays loyal to Stan Winston's Predator; Edward Norton seems open to Hulking out again; Connor and Emily weigh in on a review of True Jackson VP : Season 1, Volume 1; and the Disney Vault gets llamafied by The Emperor's New Groove.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 434 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's time for another "New and Recent CD Releases" program, giving you an opportunity to sample both the latest film music and just-released scores from yesteryear. This week, you'll hear music from Taking Woodstock, 9, Brothers at War, Trick r' Treat, I Sell the Dead, True Blood, Dangerous Crossing, Pickup on South Street, and a bonus track from Dark of the Sun. In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on the new Bruce Willis thriller Surrogates. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 433 - The Friday Filibuster [09/25/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 432 - Blast Processing! Adventures in Text

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Erich, Dave, and Tim reminisce about the frustrating days of text adventures, as an appetizer to a discussion of modern games including Tales of Monkey Island: Episode 1, Scribblenauts, Halo 3: ODST, Dead Space, and Lost Odyssey. In news: what do price drops, rebates, and bundles mean for the holiday shopping season? And in Symposium Ad Nauseum: throwing heads, guns without bullets, and balls as weapons.

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DVD Verdict 431 - View from the Couch [09/23/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (View from the Couch) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's an unusually warm Canadian Fall, as Kent and Michelle talk about changes at Disney and the future of the Pirates franchise; Universal production freezes; the Kirby family lawyering up against Marvel; and peek through the oven window as Kent and the Little Dixons review the franchise reboot The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the Limit.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 430 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Patrick Swayze)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On this week's program, we pay musical homage to the late Patrick Swayze. Ennio Morricone, Bill Conti, Maurice Jarre and more are featured in selections from such films as Red Dawn, Ghost, North and South, Point Break, City of Joy, Three Wishes, and Donnie Darko. In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on the new Matt Damon flick The Informant!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 429 - The Friday Filibuster [09/18/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 428 - Blast Processing! Lateral Thinking

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Erich, Steve, and Jon celebrate the big three-oh with a hefty discussion of games old and new, including Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Scribblenauts, The Beatles: Rock Band, Shadow Complex, Uncharted, Killzone 2, Grand Theft Auto IV DLC, and Vampire: The Masquerade â Redemption. In News, Nintendo may or may not be price dropping the Wii, Zelda: Spirit Tracks gets a release date, Bobby Kotick hates fun, people are buying PS3s, and Uncharted 2 early reviews are great. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Shooting Things with a Spaceship.

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DVD Verdict 427 - View from the Couch (Episode 100, Part 2)

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

There's a chair by the fire for you to curl up in, as Kent and Michelle present their Couch-rospective Part 2, looking back at their favorite moments from Episodes 51-100. It's a mix of great reviews, a dash of belly laughs, and some Disney treats, all wrapped up in a big ol' Canadian flag. Enjoy!

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 426 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Spike Lee & Terence Blanchard)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, enjoy the passionate film music of Terence Blanchard written for the films of director Spike Lee. You'll hear Blanchard's distinct work for such films as Mo' Better Blues, Malcolm X, Clockers, 25th Hour, Inside Man, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, and Miracle at St. Anna. In addition, Clark offers his review of the new post-apocalyptic animated film 9. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 425 - The Friday Filibuster [09/11/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 424 - Blast Processing! Nightmares and Dreamcasts

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Erich joins the ranks of disgruntled Xbox 360 owners, Tim contemplates a return to Halo, Adam rekindles his love affair with the PSP, and Symposium Ad Nauseum takes a vacation so the boys can pay tribute to a very special console.

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DVD Verdict 423 - View from the Couch (Episode 100, Part 1)

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 9 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Put your feet up and join Kent and Michelle for Part 1 of the View From The Couch-trospective, as the dynamic Dixons look back at more than 100 episodes. Re-live memorable moments like Karaoke Hell, Christmas tree-sicles, Kent channelling Edith Bunker, the Cliff's Notes Couch, infamous plagues, and ghost beagles from days of yore. It's more fun than you can shake a stick at, and trust them... they tried!

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 422 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Rob Reiner & Marc Shaiman)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark's spotlight continues to shine upon collaborations between directors and composers. This week: a look at the charismatic duo of Rob Reiner and Marc Shaiman. You'll hear music from such well-regarded films as Misery, A Few Good Men, and The American President, in addition to less successful outings like North, The Story of Us, and The Bucket List. Clark also shares his review of Extract, the latest film from writer/director Mike Judge. To wrap things up, Mr. Shaiman provides us with his own satirical reworking of the classic title song from Goldfinger.

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 421 - The Friday Filibuster [09/04/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 420 - Blast Processing! Chimney Sweepz

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's two-player co-op this week. Erich talks to Dave about his Man-Bat crush on Arkham Asylum, whether the game should get a sequel, why online Rock Band 2 isn't necessarily plug-n-play, guitar injuries, poor sports in Street Fighter IV, bad British accents, Renaissance "Faires," the Xbox 360 price cut, repackaged games, and this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Superheroes in Dire Need of a Great Game.

Visit the gang over at PixelVerdict.com.

DVD Verdict 419 - View from the Couch (Revisiting Episode 1)

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (View from the Couch) — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Crossing the threshold of 100 episodes and beyond, Kent and Michelle are busily preparing next week's special retrospective episode. To whet your appetite, join us in our podcasting time machine, as we head back to July 2007 and the very first episode of View From The Couch. Kent and Michelle bring a parent's perspective to bear, as they talk about traumatizing children with Jurassic Park; the release of the final Harry Potter novel and the film franchise as a whole; and Transformers, before it started to suck.

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DVD Verdict 418 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Ridley Scott & Hans Zimmer)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Time to kick off another batch of director/composer collaborations, with the on again-off again relationship between director Ridley Scott and composer Hans Zimmer. Featuring selections from Black Rain, Thelma and Louise, Gladiator, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, and Matchstick Men. If you're one of those who thinks Zimmer writes the same score over and over again, you may be surprised by the impressive array of diversity here. In addition, Clark spews his love for the British political satire In the Loop. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 417 - The Friday Filibuster [08/28/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 416 - Blast Processing! Rock Bat

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Erich, Steve, and Jon exact their own brand of vigilante podcast justice with a lengthy discussion about Batman: Arkham Asylum. In other news, Erich gets Rock Band 2, and the Newfoundlanders react to the PS3 price drop with rants about fickle internet fanboys and Microsoft's possible future. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum is "Most Ridiculously Proportioned Female Characters." How bad does it get? Tune in to find out.

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DVD Verdict 415 - View from the Couch [08/26/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's never a dull moment on the Couch, as the Dixons reminisce on nearly 100 episodes and talk end-of-summer plans, all while Kent whines about being the Cinderella of podcasting. Fox reboots Predator by adding an "s"; Robert Downey Jr. snags another film franchise; Spider-Man swings into a possible fifth and sixth film; Bryan Singer pulls the sword from the stone to reboot Excalibur; and that big ol' Disney Vault swings wide as Kent and Michelle debate environmental protection and the beauty of Never Cry Wolf.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 414 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's another exciting New and Recent Releases episode as Clark spotlights the latest in the world of film music. You'll hear new music from Drag Me to Hell, Orphan, Pour Elle, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and Torchwood: Children of Earth. In addition, you'll hear recently unearthed music from the likes of Good Morning, Miss Dove, Black Widow, Cain's Hundred, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and a bonus track from Silver Streak. To wrap things up, Clark offers a glowing review of Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 413 - The Friday Filibuster [08/21/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 412 - Blast Processing! Lean and Mean

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In honor of the big Sony announcement, Erich, Dave, and Tim keep this week's show to a slim 34 minutes. Actually, it has more to do with Erich being sick and Dave needing to hit the local ice cream stand before it closes, but the boys still manage a quick Now Playing segment, talking Wii Sports Resort, Rhythm Heaven, Flipnote Studio, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, and everyone's intention to buy Shadow Complex. The news segment is all about Sony's second worst-kept secret -- the PS3 Slim. Will a redesign and lower price tag mean a turnaround for this generation's third place console? Finally, Symposium Ad Nauseum: Non-Main Stream Sports Games.

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DVD Verdict 411 - View from the Couch [08/19/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

p>Tune in this week as our dynamic sofa duo reclaim their yard from the wild hounds and Michelle apologizes to fans, only to be banished from the Couch for misbehaving. Find out what happens when Michelle trusts the tabloids; Spielberg puts on a Halo; McG dives into 20,000 Leagues; Screen Gems dig up another Underworld; Giamatti plays the Stooge; G.I. Joe says "Yo!" to a box office haul and a possible second mission; and Warner Bros. plans a brick flick. To top it all off, Kent and Michelle place their Greaties of the '80s bets on The Sure Thing.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 410 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Little Green Men)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, we hop onboard the starship Sounds and Sights of Cinema for a musical guided tour of alien lifeforms both benevolent and terrifying! Yep, it's all about the little green men this week as Clark presents music from Aliens, The Abyss, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Critters, War of the Worlds, Men in Black, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Explorers. In keeping with the alien theme, Clark also reviews the new film District 9.

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 409 - The Friday Filibuster [08/14/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.ÂYour ambush topics: Movies you watched as a child that you're ashamed of, Foot injuries, and Swapping out Chewbacca for another big-screen alien.

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DVD Verdict 408 - Blast Processing! Mainlander Go Home

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Erich spends a good hour trying to separate feuding Canadians Steve and Adam, all while talking games like the Mothership Zeta expansion to Fallout 3, the Batman: Arkham Asylum demo, Left 4 Dead, Wii Sports Resort, Rhythm Heaven, and a massive MMORPG discussion ranging from World of Warcraft to the new documentary Second Skin. In news, Star Wars hits the Virtual Console, Steve loves the Brutal Legend soundtrack, Bioshock 2 has an S.O.S. for the world, Madden 10 has swimsuit issues, and Guitar Hero 5 takes its guns to town. This weekâs Symposium Ad Nauseum is surprisingly tricky, but not as tricky as getting Steve to kick off a brand new segment.

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DVD Verdict 407 - View from the Couch [08/12/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Pull up a chair as Kent and Michelle provide some Couch-style relationship advice while they review Jon & Kate Plus 8: The Big Move. Plus: remembering John Hughes, JJ Abrams produces M:I:IV, Bryan Singer tackles the Mayans, and hop on board The Greaties of the '80s for a review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 406 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (John Hughes)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a bittersweet installment of the show as Clark pays tribute to the late writer/producer/director John Hughes by featuring music from his films. The show begins with music from some of the iconic flicks Hughes directed during the early portion of his career: The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. In addition, you'll hear music from such Hughes-written box office hits as Home Alone, Beethoven, Dennis the Menace, Miracle on 34th Street, Baby's Day Out, 101 Dalmatians, and Flubber, plus a bonus track from Maid in Manhattan. Finally, Clark reviews Nora Ephron's hit-and-miss Julie & Julia. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 405 - The Friday Filibuster [08/07/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 7 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Dave, Mac and Erich convene for a spirited discussion about Betsy Ross and pornographic donkey movies.ÂThey 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.

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DVD Verdict 404 - Blast Processing! High on the Juice

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 6 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Erich, Tim, and Dave hop on the psychiatrist's couch this week, coming to grips with quitting a beloved gaming franchise. The juicy whos whats and hows lie within, along with the 'Splosion Man demo, Castle Crashers, Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection, Wii Sports Resort, Wii Fit, Golden Axe: Beast Rider, and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. In the news: new Left 4 Dead content no one will buy, a Turtles in Time Re-Shelled price drop, shrinking Xbox 360 install sizes, Braid comes to PS3, and classic rockers "Tap" into Rock Band. Finally, Symposium Ad Nauseum: Roid Raging. Just in case you were wondering, this week's episode definitely wasn't derailed by a lengthy discussion about Reginald VelJohnson. Yeah right.

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DVD Verdict 403 - View from the Couch [08/05/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

It's Kent and Michelle on speed, as they rush through this week's episode to bring you celebrity birthdays, a review of the low-budget CGI Animated Family Adventures, Couch entertainment news, and Something Wicked lurking inside The Disney Vault.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 402 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1984)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark goes trippin' with a flashback to 1984, featuring film music from The Karate Kid, Beverly Hills Cop, Body Double, The Lonely Guy, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Under the Volcano, Top Secret!, Red Dawn, Splash, The River, Ghostbusters, and a bonus track from The Natural. He also shares his review of The Hurt Locker. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 401 - The Friday Filibuster [07/31/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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?

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DVD Verdict 400 - Blast Processing! Life is But a Dream

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Newfoundland dream team Steve and Jon join Erich for almost exactly an hour of video game tomfoolery. First up, a couple of fighting games that aren't Street Fighter IV and PC games that aren't World of Warcraft. Erich partly recants last week's tirade against The Beatles: Rock Band track list, which leads into a discussion about the future of music games. Steve runs down the news, including more games pushed to 2010, Marvel super heroes invade LittleBigPlanet, and no more Halo after Reach... or is there? This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum asks disturbing questions like, "Is Link a practicing cannibal?" and "Are we all just figments of Steve Power's imagination?" Listen if you dare.

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DVD Verdict 399 - View from the Couch [07/29/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle tear themselves away from not cleaning the house to share celebrity birthdays, casting falsehoods surrounding The Hobbit, the late Michael Jackson gets a concert film, wrapping Iron Man 2, Stephen Sommers goes on the defensive for GI Joe, Johnny Depp sharpens his fangs, and the "Greaties of the '80s" strikes back with Star Wars: ESB.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 398 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark is brand-spankin' fresh this week, with a crop of new and recent film scores, including selections from Airplane! (1980), Battlestar Galactica: Season Four (2008), Hanover Street (1979), Hard Contract (1969), The Ugly Truth (2009), My Sister's Keeper (2009), The Right Stuff (1983), Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (2009), The Split (1968), None but the Brave (1965), Lonely are the Brave (1962), Public Enemies (2009), In the Electric Mist (2009), The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008), and a bonus track from Norma Rae (1979). He also shares his review of Orphan. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 397 - Spectacular Spider-man Josh Keaton

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The latest voice behind Peter Parker is actor Josh Keaton and Judge Kent Dixon peels back the webbing on TV's Spectacular Spider-man and introduces to you this talented voice-over artist. You may be surprised where else you know him from. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 396 - The Friday Filibuster [07/24/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 395 - Blast Processing! Leper Dead (aka Zack Attack)

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week's show feels a lot longer than it actually is, but is that good or bad? You decide. Erich, Dave, and Adam tackle a full slate of games in Now Playing, including Red Faction: Guerrilla, Mirror's Edge, Far Cry 2, Crackdown, N+ and Punch-Out!! multiplayer, Boom Blox, and Metroid Fusion. After a couple of false starts (edited out and best forgotten), the gang tackles this week's News rundown: a 360 update, Rock Band user-created content, The Beatles: Rock Band track list woes, black Wiis (but not for us), Streets of Rage hits the iPhone, and the Summer of Arcade gets pricey. The show usually ends with Symposium Ad Nauseum, but this week devolves into a brainstorming session for a Saved By The Bell brawler. Help us Jimmy Fallon, you're our only hope!

Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.

DVD Verdict 394 - View from the Couch [07/22/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle bring you tales of creatures great and small, animated Spider-men, Harry Potter 6 soars, Disney plots a film franchise for Miley Cyrus, Russell Brand will be The Easter Bunny, Nic Cage plans to reboot Ghost Rider with Da Vinci Code overtones, connecting the dots reveal David Tennant may be Bilbo Baggins, a post-mortem on Harper's Island, and a review of Shark Water (Blu-ray). Enjoy!

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 393 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (King Arthur)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

While some may view him as a man or a myth, Judge Clark Douglas travels to Camelot this week to explore cinematic Arthurian legend, with selections from King Arthur (2004), Knights of the Round Table (1953), Quest for Camelot (1998), Excalibur (1981), Merlin (1998), First Knight (1995), The Mists of Avalon (2001), and a bonus track from Army of Darkness (1992). He also shares his review of Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 392 - The Friday Filibuster [07/17/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 391 - Blast Processing! In Memory of Mark Pope

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Dave, Tim, and Erich celebrate our Big 21st podtacufest with an epic discussion about music games, the bait-and-switch of 1 vs. 100, Crackdown co-op, and Dave basks in a bagful of cheap used games. In the news: Sagat is overpowered, PS3 getting more Fallout 3, lonely game nerds love night vision goggles, and Tim polishes his monocle while regaling the crew with tales of Club Nintendo platinum membership. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum ("Story that made the least amount of sense") throws Erich for a loop but he manages to land on his feet. Whew! The show ends with a touching tributeâ-consider yourself dared not to cry.

Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.

DVD Verdict 390 - View from the Couch [07/15/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"Look! All those cattles have their horns." Kent tries to keep Michelle awake long enough for her to regale you of their vacation in the great outdoors. Plus, the wanton destruction of Michelle's parents' computer, McG is Finding Captain Nemo, Spider-man 4 gets a new screenwriter, The Smurfs prepare their multiplex invasion, Hong Kong Phooey goes live-action, no evil shall escape the sight of Ryan Reynolds, and Kent reviews two new Disney Educational Productions releases -- Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Classroom Edition and Life is Beautiful: Classroom Edition. Please forgive the butchering of filmmaker names. The management thanks you.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 389 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hot Jazz)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Time to get hip cat and join Judge Clark Douglas as he scats his way through the realm of Jazz cinema, with selections from I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955), Walk on the Wild Side (1962), Elevator to the Gallows (1958), Playing by Heart (1998), Sideways (2004), Quiz Show (1994), Naked Lunch (1991), Shade (2003), Touch of Evil (1958), The Russia House (1990), and a bonus track from The Cooler (2003). He also shares his review of the acclaimed sci-fi drama Moon from director Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie's son Zowie). Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 388 - The State

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Dave and Erich burn through some bandwidth rejoicing in the day they thought would never come: the official release of MTV's The State on DVD.ÂListen in and revel along with them in the delights of the Taco mailman and winning orphaned children on a game show and preschool narcs.

DVD Verdict 387 - The Friday Filibuster [07/10/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 386 - Blast Processing! Super Trivia Fighter

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week's podcast is the Newfoundlandiest yet, as Steve and Jon join Erich for a three-man discussion of all things old and new in video games. In Now Playing, Steve talks BlazBlue and Crimson Gem Saga, Jon dips back into Okami and pays tribute to the late Mr. Jackson with Moonwalker, and Erich wonders how best to spend 400 Microsoft points: N+ or Kodu? One lengthy game-creation discussion later, Steve runs down the week's big news stories, including the demise of Eidos, Blizzard nixing LAN support in Starcraft II, and Best Buy's new PS3 bundle. The group wraps things up with an awesome idea for a new video game, and this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Cartoons Based on Video Games (complete with clips of cheesy '80s theme songs!). Thanks to JK47 for suggesting the topic.

Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the Blast Processing! discussion forum.

DVD Verdict 385 - View from the Couch [07/08/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle travel forward through time to bring you this week's show. The PS3 is fixed, camping plans are being made, and a history lesson of Southern Alberta is offered. Plus, you get reviews of the family friendly film Train Master and the documentary series Long Way Round, a preview of the upcoming Fall Primetime Television premieres, "Who is JR Knight?", and more Couch wackiness. Enjoy!

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.

DVD Verdict 384 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Gangsters)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Watch your back! This week Clark gets criminal with a look into the world of gangster film scores, featuring selections from The Godfather (1972), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Untouchables (1987), Miller's Crossing (1990), Gangs of New York (2002), Scarface (1983), High Sierra (1941), The Departed (2006), Carlito's Way (1993), and a bonus track from Running Scared (2006). Clark also shares his review of Michael Mann's Public Enemies. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 383 - An American Celebration

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In keeping with the July 4th festivities, Chief Justice Michael Stailey presents entertainment moments that salute the birth and legacy of our great country. Featuring clips from The Muppet Movie, Holiday Inn, Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America, 1776, Stripes, Schoolhouse Rock, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Disneyland's Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Independence Day, and Epcot's American Adventure. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 382 - The Friday Filibuster [07/03/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 381 - Blast Processing! Halo is My World of Warcraft

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Erich, Tim, and Adam take the podcast to strange new places this week, covering exotic topics like personal computers, friend codes, and whether modern video games are too complicated to attract new players. In the newly named (thanks to Tim) Now Playing segment, the boys talk World of Warcraft addiction, Resident Evil 5 woes, Mario Kart, Picross DS, and Tiger Woods 10. In News, Tim looks forward to Brutal Legend; Adam's joy about potential PS2 backwards compatibility on the PS3 is dampened by a cynical take on Sony's business model; and Erich fires back at the Wii Demo Play whiners. Dave may not be on the podcast this week, but he's here in spirit thanks to his most bizarre Symposium Ad Nauseum topic yet: Video game character you would least like to be trapped with in the boiler room of Bayside High during the senior prom. Yikes!

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DVD Verdict 380 - View from the Couch [07/01/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Let your Canadian pride shine through, as Kent and Michelle get all Dominion Day on us. Remembering Michael Jackson and Farah Fawcett. Plus, celebrity birthdays, Couch Entertainment News, and the Greaties of the '80s sets its sights on Big Trouble in Little China. Enjoy!

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.

DVD Verdict 379 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New & Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A breath of fresh air passes through the musical ether, as Clark features new and recent soundtrack releases from such films as The Informers (2009), Coco Avant Chanel (2009), Grey Gardens (2009), Terminator: Salvation (2009), Year One (2009), Land of the Lost (2009), Caprica (2009), Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Up (2009), and Michael Bay's box office juggernaut Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen, for which Clark also shares his review. Plus, a bonus track from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 378 - The Friday Filibuster [06/26/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 377 - Blast Processing! Hardcore SNK

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a short and sweet podcast this week as Erich, Steve, Jon, and Dave jump right into discussions of Ghostbusters, Red Faction: Guerrilla, Assassin's Creed, Battlefield: Bad Company, and the 1 vs. 100 Beta. Then, into this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Favorite obscure NES games. You may be surprised by Dave's definition of "obscure."

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DVD Verdict 376 - View from the Couch [06/24/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

While Kent and Michelle are away, the Verdict mice will play. Not to worry, all the regular features you've come to expect from View from the Couch are here -- Celebrity birthdays, Couch Entertainment News (Ed McMahon, Neda video, Chaz Bono, Jon & Kate, I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here, Perez Hilton vs. Will.i.am, Scrubs, and more) and a DVD review (Pushing Daisies Seasons 1 & 2) -- just expressed through a different perspective. Kent and Michelle will return next week. Until then, you can check out what they've been up to, by viewing the new video clips at ViewFromTheCouch.com Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 375 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Friday Filibuster Crossover)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The podcast crossover event concludes, as Clark is joined by The Friday Filibuster's Dave and Mac to talk movie music and play selections from such personal favorites as Willow (1988), Twin Peaks (1990), Crimson Tide (1995), Edward Scissorhands (1990), and a bonus track from Papillon (1973). Clark also shares his review for Harold Ramis' Year One. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 374 - The Friday Filibuster [06/19/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.ÂDon'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.

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DVD Verdict 373 - Blast Processing! Cyborg Justice Johnson

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Inspired by recent additions to the Pixel Verdict family, Erich, Dave, Jon, and Tim come up with some socially inappropriate video game baby names before getting down to business with discussions about Crimson Gem Saga, Ghostbusters, Mario Kart Wii, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 for the Wii, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Wheelie Breakers, and Protoype (sorry Steve, Dave likes it). A head-scratching news segment tackles Microsoft's next console, EA's marketing misstep, and why EGM subscribers need get to the mailbox before their wives and girlfriends do. To finish, this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Pushover Robot Bad Guys.

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DVD Verdict 372 - View from the Couch [06/17/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Your regular Alberta weather report kicks off this week's episode, as Kent and Michelle recall bloody Father's Days of yore, confuse Joan Van Arc with Joan of Ark, watch Pirates 4 knock The Lone Ranger off Disney's release schedule, Gambit becomes John Carter of Mars, bear witness to a geek meltdown and rogue children invade the studio, mourn the death of FlickSwap with the 1958 classic South Pacific ( "Oyyyyyyyyy!!!!" --Kent), and Guill-elmo Del Toro makes a surprise visit.

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DVD Verdict 371 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Originals and Remakes)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark goes green this week, exploring Hollywood's passion for remaking films many felt were done well enough the first time. Compare and contrast selections from Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), Assault on Precinct 13 (2004), The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Poseidon (2006), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Invasion (2007), The Thing From Another World (1951), The Thing (1982), King Kong (1933), King Kong (1976), King Kong (2005), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), and The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009), for which Clark also shares his review. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 370 - The Friday Filibuster [06/12/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 369 - Blast Processing! "That Mario Itch"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a wild and wooly return to our normal podcast format this week, as Erich, Dave, Adam, and Steve ramble their way through tangents, technical difficulties, innuendo, and the occasional video game talk. Dave hacks his way through a bargain bin purchase of Devil May Cry 4, Adam gets sucked back into World of Warcraft, Erich replays New Super Mario Bros., and Steve talks Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings before laying into Prototype. The crew puts a bow on E3 with final thoughts on games like Just Cause 2, Castlevania: Lord of Shadows, and Assassins Creed 2, leading into a discussion of which games they actually plan on buying before year's end. (Spoiler: Steve's going to buy everything.)

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DVD Verdict 368 - View from the Couch [06/10/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (View from the Couch) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a bit-sized Couch, as Kent and Michelle plow through entertainment news to get to reviews of Smithsonian Channel's Loose at the Zoo and this week's installment of "Greaties of the '80s" -- Back to the Future Part III. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 367 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Final Film Scores)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week Clark pays tribute to the final works of many celebrated film score composers, including Alfred Newman (Airport), Basil Poledouris (The Legend of Butch and Sundance), Elmer Bernstein (Far From Heaven), Jerry Goldsmith (Looney Tunes Back in Action), Bernard Herrmann (Taxi Driver), Alex North (The Last Butterfly), Henry Mancini (Son of The Pink Panther), Georges Delerue (Rich in Love). With no film review, he presents a bonus track from Michael Giacchino's score to the ABC television series Lost. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 366 - The Friday Filibuster [06/05/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 5 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 365 - Blast Processing! E3 Part Two (Nintendo, Sony)

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 05:05:00 GMT

With E3 officially underway, Tim, Steve, Jon, and Erich tackle the near-opposite Nintendo and Sony press conferences. On the one hand, brand new Mario games, a mind-blowing Metroid announcement, and the head-scratching introduction of a so-called vitality sensor. On the other, two hours of blockbuster high-def gaming mixed with an awkward me too motion control demo and the unveiling of the not-so-secret PSP Go. It's Blu-ray vs. Blue Ocean and the boys have plenty to discuss. Plus, Steve, Tim, and Jon weigh in on Microsoft's showing with surprisingly mixed opinions.

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DVD Verdict 364 - Blast Processing! E3 Part One (Microsoft)

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Erich, Dave, and Adam unpack all of the excitement, disappointment, big (and not-so-big) reveals, guest stars, and sci-fi future tech of Microsoft's E3 2009 press conference. Will Project Natal redefine gaming, or fall flat on its motion-sensing face? What does Hideo Kojima unveiling Metal Gear Solid Rising at a Microsoft conference mean for fanboy flame wars? And do we really care about Facebook on the Xbox 360? All this, and last-minute speculation about the Sony and Nintendo press conferences.

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DVD Verdict 363 - View from the Couch [06/03/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As surly Michelle curses Mother Nature, Kent deals with premature show conclusion. Thankfully, both are able to move past these issues and into such riveting topics as Megan Fox's tomb, rebooting Buffy, John Lithgow takes on Dexter, more details on 3D Tin-Tin (or Tan-Tan), and the Disney vault gets its doors blown off by Dragonslayer.

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DVD Verdict 362 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Philip Glass)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 2 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Join Clark on a journey through the cinematic repertoire of ethereal composer Philip Glass, featuring selections from Koyaanisqatsi (1982), Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), The Thin Blue Line (1988), Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995), Kundun (1997), The Hours (2002), Secret Window (2004), Taking Lives (2004), The Illusionist (2006), and a bonus track from Cassandra's Dream (2007). Clark also shares his review of Sam Raimi's return to horror Drag Me to Hell. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 361 - The Friday Filibuster [05/29/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 360 - Blast Processing! "The Boxing Equivalent of Lisa Kudrow"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week is the calm before the storm that is E3. Erich, Steve, Tim, and Adam prepare for the big expo with a round-up of potential press conference surprises, talk about games like Punch-Out!!, inFAMOUS, Bionic Commando, Terminator Salvation, Gears of War 2, and MadWorld, and finish with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Video Game Nutrition.

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DVD Verdict 359 - View from the Couch [05/27/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Summer arrives in Alberta, as a sunburnt Kent fights allergies and wrangles bikes, Michelle learns about Memorial Day, the Ghostbusters train the next generation, Comic Con gets a New Moon, and our gruesome twosome get their hands bloody reviewing Sweeney Todd.

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DVD Verdict 358 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Electronic Scores)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, our cyborg Clark Douglas explores electronic film scores with selections from Starman (1984), Commando (1985), Runaway (1984), The Shining (1980), Fight Club (1999), Green Card (1990), Twin Peaks (1990), Legend (1985), Daylight (1996), Heartbeeps (1981), and a bonus track from Blade Runner (1982). Clark also shares his less than glowing review of Terminator: Salvation. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 357 - The Friday Filibuster [05/22/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 356 - Blast Processing! "You're the Best...Around"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Proud papa Erich returns to the show and invites podcast family members Tim, Adam, and Jon to share in his joy and talk video games. The first segment is dominated by everyone's excitement about Punch-Out!!, our news discussion takes a side trip into Hyrule to celebrate Majora's Mask being the Wii Virtual Console's 300th game, Jon can't decide whether he's more excited about Tatsunoko vs. Capcom coming to North America or the leaked trailer for Team ICO's latest project, and the crew wonders whether it's too late for Microsoft to enter the mobile gaming market. To finish, a roundtable on this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Virtual Babiez.

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DVD Verdict 355 - View from the Couch [05/20/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A spring blizzard descends upon Edmonton, but Kent and Michelle marshal on with reviews of Jon & Kate Plus Eight: Season Four, Volume One and Conan the Barbarian. Meanwhile, He-Man gets a reboot with Greyskull, Johnny Depp as potential Sinatra, Marvel gets a Thor, Whedon's Dollhouse is renewed, and Sarah Connor gets terminated.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.

DVD Verdict 354 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New & Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark offers up a heaping helping of new and recent soundtrack releases, featuring selections from Angels & Demons (2009), Chéri (2009), The Last House on the Left (2009), The Soloist (2009), Heroes (TV, 2006-2007), One Little Indian (1973), Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993), Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983), and The Way West (1967). Clark also shares his review of director Ron Howard's Angels & Demons. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 353 - The Friday Filibuster [05/15/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 15 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 352 - Blast Processing! "Console Wars"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Buckle up kiddos as the hippest podcast crew on the flipside take you on a bodacious aural adventure! Join Dave! Tim! Jon! and Steve! for a wild look into the latest video game craziness. They'll talk about such funky fresh topics as InFamous and Fallout 3: Broken Steel, some Wii game Jon reviewed but I can't remember the name of, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and lots more! Plus! you'll get a nother dope exchange about the state of the console wars, as well as rampant and completely unsubstaniated specualtion as to what this year's E3 holds in store! Totally tubular!! We're going on exclamation detox now. See you next week! (dammit)

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DVD Verdict 351 - View from the Couch [05/13/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 13 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle are full of surprises this week, as they refuse to review Star Trek, the dogs make a break for their freedom, Green Lantern casting heats up, Keanu Reeves cuts loose his inner beast, "Greaties of the '80s" explores Back to the Future II, and Michelle surpasses more than 3000 words into her novel. Oh, and pay no attention to the calendar-challenged Canadians.

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DVD Verdict 350 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Star Trek)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Join Judge Clark Douglas as he boldly traverses the musical universe of Star Trek, from the original series to today, featuring selections from Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Star Trek: Voyager (1995), Star Trek: Enterprise (2001), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), Star Trek (2009) -- which is also his movie review of the week -- plus a bonus track from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 349 - The Friday Filibuster [05/08/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 8 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 348 - Blast Processing! "Nigh-Erotic Love"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 7 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As Erich takes a week off to sojourn on the magical voyage of fatherhood, Dave, Steve and Jon begin the show by helping him with video game-inspired name options for his bouncing, baby offspring. And that's as warm and fuzzy as it gets, as the discussion promptly diverts into the realm of the bloody and eviscerated with three takes on Raven's vicious new hack 'n slash, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. From there, it's on to Jon once again setting the bandwidth on fire through his nigh-erotic love affair for Capcom and their plan to bring over some PS1 classics to the PlayStation Network; Steve tossing in more grist to the rumor mill with speculation over Apple buying out EA; and Dave weighing the ethical questions of stores licensing exclusive gameplay content through their pre-ordering process. Finally, it's a trip around the horn sounding off about this week's Symposiumn ad Nauseum topic: video game dogs. Woof!

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DVD Verdict 347 - View from the Couch [05/06/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 6 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The world is a Twitter, as Kent and Michelle settle in for a second version for this week's show (the first one didn't record). With that out of the way, they dive right into stupid names, unreturned voice mails, name that boy band, Ridley Scott toys with an Alien prequel, Blu Gremlins goes back to the drawing board, what is going to live and die on Network TV, and a very special Trek-tospective.

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DVD Verdict 346 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mediocre at Best)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 5 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Hollywood aspires to mediocrity this week, as Judge Clark Douglas features music from less than impressive films such as The Da Vinci Code (2006), US Marshalls (1998), The Specialist (1994), Presumed Innocent (1990), Daredevil (2003), Valley of the Kings (1954), Erin Brokovich (2000), Vatel (2000), Bicentennial Man (1999), Stripes (1981), Hart's War (2002), The Pick-up Artist (1987), and a bonus track from his movie review of the week X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 345 - 2009 Summer Movie Preview

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Sun, 3 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Steve, Dan, and Chris join Michael for an in-depth look at the 2009 Summer Movie schedule, from Wolverine (May 1) to The Boat the Rocked (Aug 28) and everything in between. What are the guaranteed hits and misses, and what films may end up surprising us all?

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DVD Verdict 344 - The Friday Filibuster [05/01/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 1 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 343 - Blast Processing! "Making Bear Money"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Maybe it was the late night recording session, but this week's episode is a wacky one, with tangents and teasing a-plenty. When the game talk finally begins, Erich, Dave, Tim, and Adam chat about new DLC for Left 4 Dead and Street Fighter IV, the retro goodness of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and The Typing of the Dead, Too Human, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Crackdown, Pure, Chrono Trigger, Peggle Dual Shot, the newest addition to the Asperschlager household, and a yard sale opportunity missed. An abbreviated news segment touches on the head-scratching possibilities of a game in which Mr. T fights Nazis, and the latest rumors about the next PSP. That last item leads into a discussion of dead video formats for some reason, followed by Dave surprising the group with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic--an experiment in improvisation we probably won't try again.

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DVD Verdict 342 - View from the Couch [04/29/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a gold medal-winning episode, as the Dixons celebrate recent family accomplishments, icky hotel bathroom experiences, mourn the passing of Bea Arthur, express an interest in Harper's Island, school people on the proper use of Twitter, and introduce their new segment "Greaties of the '80s" featuring a review of Back to the Future. Meanwhile, Jim Carrey gets Scrooged, the Governator shows up in T4, Spidey may go 3D, Harry Potter suffers a splitting headache, TMNT gets yet another reboot, and Tom Hanks talks the beast that will be Toy Story 3. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 341 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Musical Grab Bag)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a musical grab bag episode, as Judge Clark Douglas romps through the archive pulling out selections from City Slickers (1991), The Maltese Falcon (1941), Shade (2003), Untamed (1955), The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007), The Terminal (2004), The Claim (2000), Raintree County (1957), Night Crossing (1981), Youth Without Youth (2007), The Alamo (1960), The Power of One (1992), and a bonus track from The Professional (1994). Clark also shares his review of Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx in The Soloist. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 340 - The Friday Filibuster [04/24/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 339 - Blast Processing! The Legend of Donnie Dumphy

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Confused by the title of this show? This week's podcast doesn't offer many answers. Still, Erich, Dave, Jon, and Steve try to make sense of their corner of the gaming world while talking about Far Cry 2, Too Human, Ninja Blade, Fire Pro Wrestling, Rhythm Heaven, Samurai Shodown Anthology, Resident Evil 4, and Conan. In the news section, Dave confesses to pre-ordering the new Wolverine game because of something called a "dismemberment room," Erich wonders whether the upcoming Rock Band titles will hit before music games die, Steve looks forward to more Fallout post-apocalyptic goodness, and Jon crosses his fingers in hopes that Capcom will be announcing something cool at CAPTIVATE '09. They wrap things up with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic, "Kick-Ass Female Protagonists," and finish with the lamest sign-off ever.

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DVD Verdict 338 - View from the Couch [04/22/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to meltdown city! The Dixons are reeling from catastrophic hard drive failure, the death of their PS3, and Michelle's exhaustion, but manage to pull it together for a review of Marley & Me (Blu-ray), the rumors of Flick Swap's death may be greatly exaggerated but a musical exploration takes its place with Mamma Mia!, more X-Men and Twilight movies on the way, Disney calls upon Nic Cage for a live-action Sorcerer's Apprentice, Peter Jackson and Guillermo Del Toro shed light on their 2-picture Hobbit series, and "much much more." It's an episode that refuses to end. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 337 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Russell Crowe)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas focuses this week's show on music from the films of Russell Crowe, with selections from The Quick and The Dead (1995), LA Confidential (1997), Gladiator (2000), Proof of Life (2000), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Master and Commander (2003), Cinderella Man (2005), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), American Gangster (2007), and a bonus track from Virtuosity (1995). Clark also shares his review of Russell's newest film State of Play. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 335 - The Friday Filibuster (100th Episode)

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 334 - Blast Processing! "Border Crossing"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's Canada 3 - America 1, as Erich welcomes Adam, Jon, and Steve to talk games and correct his meager knowledge of Canadian geography. They talk Demon's Souls, Sly Cooper 2, Hammerin' Hero, Legends of Wrestlemania, Suikoden Tierkreis, Resident Evil 4, and Tetris DS. In news, Jon's excitement about an early release for PS3-exclusive inFamous turns into a debate about the marketing wisdom of using demos as pre-order bonuses, Steve joins the throngs of Xbox 360 owners rejoicing over Microsoft adding the E74 error to its 3-year warranty, and Adam uses his +4 charm to get everyone to care about the new World of Warcraft patch. After minor technical difficulties, the boys wrap things up with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum, asking deep questions about why the gaming cliches that bug us the most are often those we hold most dear.

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DVD Verdict 333 - View from the Couch [04/15/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Dixons decompress from their Disney vacation and an exploding shuttle bus, adjust to springtime in Alberta, review Monsters vs. Aliens in gloriously expensive 3D, Sony returns to the world of Men in Black, Robert Downey Jr. talks story for Iron Man 2, Tom Cruise and John Travolta remake Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, there will be less Gore in Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Liam Neeson is Zeus opposite Ralph Fiennes as Hades in the reboot of Clash of the Titans, and Kent takes a very frightening journey through the Disney Vault to observe Eddie Murphy's ill-conceived conservatorship of The Haunted Mansion. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 332 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Maurice Jarre)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Maurice Jarre, with selections from Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Behold a Pale Horse (1964), The Train (1964), Doctor Zhivago (1965), Ryan's Daughter (1970), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), Crossed Swords (1977), The Bride (1985), The Mosquito Coast (1986), Fatal Attraction (1987), Sunshine (1999), A Passage to India (1984), and a bonus track from Topaz (1969). Clark also shares his review of Seth Rogen's new film Observe and Report. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 331 - The Friday Filibuster [04/10/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 330 - Blast Processing! "Pixelpocalypse Now"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 9 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Pixel Verdict has been offline since Saturday, but Erich, Dave, Tim, and Steve soldier on, cramming a week's worth of content into an hour and forty minute podcast. Not having a site to write for means the boys have been playing some games, including PS3-import Demon Souls, Fallout 3, Gears of War 2, Halo Wars, Left 4 Dead, Street Fighter IV, Peggle, Rock Band 2, and a little too much Braid. In the news segment, Erich opens up the DSi launch to podcast scrutiny, Steve wonders whether it's too soon for Six Days in Fallujah, Tim rants about Time Warner's tiered bandwidth caps, and Dave throws his support behind Steve Wiebe's upcoming attempt to set the new Donkey Kong world record. The show wraps up with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: "Nostalgia Ain't Worth @#$%" Consider this your gaming fix while Pixel Verdict is being fixed.

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DVD Verdict 329 - View from the Couch (Live from Disneyland)

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Live from Disneyland, The Dixon clan plus one bring you the happiest podcast on Earth. Our tired Canadian travelers briefly recap a perfectly planned, well executed vacation, from Turkey legs and Churros to broken camera lenses and Monorails that don't operate when temperatures exceed 80 degrees. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 328 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Fast Cars)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 7 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

When the podcast rubber meets the road, Judge Clark Douglas backs up into cinematic history for a look at fast cars, featuring selections from Bullitt (1968), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Racers (1955), Grand Prix (1966), Days of Thunder (1990), Those Daring Young Men in their Jaunty Jalopies (1969), Heart Like a Wheel (1983), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), The Great Race (1965), and a bonus cut from Pixar's Cars (2006). Plus, Clark shares his review for Fast and Furious, the fourth film in the freakishly profitable franchise. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 327 - The Friday Filibuster [04/03/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 3 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 326 - Blast Processing! "Major Announcement, Minor Disappointment"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a podcast for the ages! Erich is back this week and rushes to the Wii's defense, forcing Adam, Tim, and Jon to all say something nice about Nintendo's beleaguered system. He then lightens up enough to lead a discussion of games being played, including two versions of Resident Evil 4, Chrono Trigger on the DS, the Rhythm Heaven demo, Halo Wars, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, and Sin and Punishment. After a brief respite to catch up on GDC announcements for new Zelda and Syndicate games, the boys launch into an epic throwdown on the pluses and minuses of Sony dropping the price on the PS2 instead of the PS3. Feathers fly, punches are thrown; frankly, it's a wonder no one died during the recording. The show wraps up with a lightning round of Symposium Ad Nauseum and Jon's musings about Square Enix's takeover of Eidos.

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DVD Verdict 325 - View from the Couch [04/01/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 1 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

No April foolishness here. The Dixons take time out of their busy Disneyland preparations to review Animal Planet's Raw Nature and Living with the Wolf Man; No more R-rated superhero adventures from Warner Bros.; Spielberg banks on the future of 3D filmmaking; the sun refuses to set on Twilight; and Kent plots his plans to takeover Disney. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 324 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark takes an in-depth look at new and recent film score releases, featuring selections from Dragonball: Evolution, Duplicity, Knowing, Sunshine Cleaning, Lesbian Vampire Killers, Sin Nombre, Watchmen, Attack of the Crab Monsters, Monsters vs. Aliens for which he also shares his review. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 323 - The Friday Filibuster [03/27/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 322 - Blast Processing! "When I'm C64"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Erich's out sick this week, leaving Dave in charge of unruly crew Tim, Adam, and Steve, who join him for some good-natured Wii bashing before spoiling Braid, musing on the possible game-changing OnLive, and launching into an epic roundtable discussion of this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Objectively Crappy Games That You Love. Titles discussed include Time Killers, Weaponlord, Shaq-Fu, Two Worlds, and Batman for the Commodore 64.

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DVD Verdict 321 - View from the Couch [03/25/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's the show that ate itself... twice. Flying solo, Kent and the kids open the Disney Vault on The Last Flight of Noah's Ark, dive into warmer waters to review Winter: The Dolphin That Could, condolences to the friends and family of Natasha Richardson, and a tease for a unique forthcoming episode. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 320 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Truffaut & Delerue)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark's international collaboration series concludes with the longtime friendship between director Francois Truffaut and composer Georges Delerue, featuring selections from Shoot the Piano Player (1960), Jules and Jim (1962), Love at Twenty: Antoine et Collette (1962), The Soft Skin (1964), Two English Girls (1971), Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me (1972), Day for Night (1973), The Last Metro (1980), and a bonus suite of Delerue music. Clark also share his review of Clive Owen and Julia Roberts in Duplicity. Enjoy!

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TV Verdict 318 - Battlestar Galactica Series Finale and Post-Mortem

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:34:00 GMT

Judge Dave Johnson and Chief Justice Michael Stailey dissect the Battlestar Galactica series finale, go back over the show's four season run to highlight the best and worst the show had to offer, speculate on the impact BSG will have on the sci fi genre, and the possibility Caprica may hold for the future of the franchise.

Feel free to peruse DVD Verdict's reviews of all four seasons:
BSG: The Mini-series
BSG: Season 1.0
BSG: Season 1.0 (HD DVD)
BSG: Season 2.0
BSG: Season 2.5
BSG: Season 3.0
BSG: Razor
BSG: Season 4.0

DVD Verdict 317 - The Friday Filibuster [03/20/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 316 - Blast Processing! "Split-Continent Co-Op"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a two-on-two showdown when Dave and Erich face off against Newfoundlanders Steve and Jon in an audio battle for North American supremacy. Actually, the boys just talk about gaming for an epic-ish hour and twenty minutes, including Resident Evil of the 4 and 5 varieties; the bloody good time that is Mad World on Wii; the casual awesomeness of Peggle on XBLA; Nintendo selling their 100 millionth DS; what Ninja Gaiden 2 going to PS3 means for fanboys everywhere; whether Resident Evil 5 DLC is worth it; and the possibility of fighting fans getting an update for Marvel vs. Capcom 2. They top it all off with an roundtable discussion of this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Cheapest Bosses.

Enjoy and be sure to send all Steve Power hate mail to feedback@pixelverdict.com.

DVD Verdict 315 - View from the Couch [03/18/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle race to Witch Mountain to clean up a fecal nightmare, school Michelle on classic rock, temper Kent's unrealistic expectations for human decency, skewer Hollywood's black hole of originality, and Flick Swap the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes.

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DVD Verdict 314 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Miyazaki & Hisaishi)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The international magic continues, as Clark explores the unique and beautiful music made by composer Joe Hisaishi for the breathtaking films of director Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring selections from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984), Castle in the Sky (1986), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008), plus a bonus track from Hisaishi's album A Scene by the Sea. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 313 - The Friday Filibuster [03/13/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 312 - Blast Processing! "No case. No manual. Like new."

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Newcomers Steve and Tim join first-time host Erich and a sickly Dave for an hour of game-related chatter that includes hot-off-the-press impressions of Resident Evil 5, Ninja Blade, and Halo Wars, as well as belated Braid talk and the continuing obsession that is Street Fighter IV. The boys then perform a delayed autopsy on EGM, take on the expanding used game business, and blow their own blog-related trumpets, before winding down with upcoming games they don't think anyone else is excited about.

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DVD Verdict 311 - View from the Couch [03/11/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Winter refuses to loosen its grip on Edmonton, leaving our heroes in the deep freeze. But not to fear, The Dixon clan is going to Disneyland; Michelle is writing a novel; Disney gets an official fan club (D23) and greenlights High School Musical 4; Mad Max gets animated; Marmaduke goes big time; Tron 2.0 gets a house band; a pronunciation-challenged review of Slumdog Millionaire; and Flick-swapping Twilight. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 310 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Leone & Morricone)

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Continuing his exploration of foreign director/composer collaborations, Judge Clark Douglas turns his sights to the Spaghetti Western and magic created by the team of Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone, featuring selection from A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), A Fistful of Dynamite [aka Duck, You Sucker] (1971), My Name is Nobody [aka Lonesome Gun] (1973), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), and a bonus track from Malena (2000). Clark also shares his review of Watchmen. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 309 - Blast Processing! "Are you man enough to fight with us?"

feedback@pixelverdict.com (Pixel Verdict) — Sat, 7 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMT

We are proud to introduce the first official podcast from our Pixel Verdict team, entitled Blast Processing. Join judges Dave Johnson, Erich Asperschlager, and Adam Arseneau as they spend 55 min covering what's new in the world of gaming. This week: reviews of Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter II HD Remix, Noby Noby Boy, and Killzone 2; deconstructing racism in Resident Evil V; wussing out with fightpads; re-animating Raul Julia's corpse for the new Street Fighter movie; custom music playlists for enhanced gaming; and more. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 308 - The Friday Filibuster [03/06/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 307 - View from the Couch [03/04/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 4 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Boredom sets in as Kent and Michelle struggle to find topics of conversation. They do manage to touch base on Sam Jackson's mighty Marvel contract, live-action Yogi Bear, remaking The Neverending Story, Drew Barrymore goes behind the camera for Twilight 3, and step inside the Disney Vault for a review of The Black Hole.

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DVD Verdict 306 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Fellini & Rota)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 3 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMT

It's back to the world of director/composer collaborations, as Judge Clark Douglas focuses this week's show on the lifelong partnership between Federico Fellini and Nino Rota, featuring selections from Nights of Cabiria (1957), La Dolce Vita (1960), 8 1/2 (1963), Juliet of the Spirits (1965), Fellini Satyricon (1969), The Clowns (1970), Roma (1972), Amarcord (1973), and a bonus track from La Strada (1954). Clark also shares his review of The Echelon Conspiracy. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 305 - The Friday Filibuster [02/27/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 304 - View from the Couch [02/25/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Head colds fail to deter Kent and Michelle from debriefing the 2009 Oscars, crying foul as Zac Efron circles the role of Jonny Quest, Star Trek beams onto Blu-ray, Linda Hamilton lending her voice to T4, and Michelle straps herself to the grille of Stephen King's Christine. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 303 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas focuses this episode on new and recent film and television score releases, featuring selections from Last Chance Harvey, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Coraline, The International, The Unborn, The Univited, and The Pink Panther (1964). Clark also shares his review of Steve Martin in The Pink Panther 2. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 302 - The Friday Filibuster [02/20/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 301 - View from the Couch [02/18/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle survive Friday the 13th with only a minor fender bender, still fully able to review Season Four of Meerkat Manor, pondering Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeek-quel, 140 mins worth of Transformers 2, Matrix-ing a reboot of the Superman franchise, Flick-Swapping The Secret Life of Bees, and a call for your post-Oscars commentary. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 300 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2008, Part Four)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas' countdown of 2008's Best Film Scores rolls on... Synecdoche, New York (5), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (4), Standard Operating Procedure (3), The Reader (2), The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (1), and a bonus track from Appaloosa ...alongside his review of Clive Owen and Naomi Watts in The International, and a rundown of the 11 Best Films of 2008. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 299 - The Friday Filibuster [02/13/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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."

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DVD Verdict 298 - View from the Couch [02/11/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Kent is a big fat dirty liar! Excuses, excuses, excuses, frontload this week's adventure, which also includes unwelcome Valentine's Day pressure, Kent's brush with Jerry Springer, Christian Bale's on-air apology, a new animated Santa trilogy, Warner Bros. tries to turn Batman into James Bond, Kent loses The Black Hole only to wind up with Michael Crawford in the eternally painful Condorman, and cinematic recommendations for lovers.

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DVD Verdict 297 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2008, Part Three)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas' countdown of 2008's Best Film Scores rolls on... Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (10), Wanted (9), Frost/Nixon (8), Pane E Liberta (7), In Bruges (6), and a bonus track from Fireflies in the Garden ...alongside his review of Henry Selick and Neil Gaiman's highly anticipated Coraline. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 296 - The Friday Filibuster [02/06/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 6 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 295 - View from the Couch [02/04/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 4 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Not so live from Edmonton, Alberta, it's Kent and Michelle. "Yeeeeaaaaaah!" This week: Ballsack Billy divines spring. Your chance to guest on The Couch is near. Christian Bale is batsh*t crazy. One hour's worth of Canadian Polar Bear education. Stan Lee gets sued by his own company. Narnia given new life. Analyzing the Super Bowl media dump. Kent finally gets around to watching Juno. Prepping for the upcoming LIVE show.

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DVD Verdict 294 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Films Scores of 2008, Part Two)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Clark's countdown of the Best Film Scores for 2008 continues with... The Happening (15), The Other Boleyn Girl (14), Let the Right One In (13), Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (12), WALL-E (11), and a bonus track from The Dark Knight ...alongside his review of Liam Neeson in Taken. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 293 - The Friday Filibuster [01/30/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 292 - View from the Couch [01/28/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Kidney stones the size of a coconut and ball-stealing Coonhounds bookend this week's half hour of bizarre audio entertainment. Madagascar 2 flops onto DVD and Blu-ray, just as the penguins sign on for a Nickelodeon series. Oscar nominations rundown. An enthusiastic review for Disney's Walt: The Man Behind the Myth. Michelle FlickSwaps pre-insane Mel Gibson in The Road Warrior. And Kent sweats out the final days of his 30s. Feel free to send your condolences.

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DVD Verdict 291 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Films Scores of 2008, Part One)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

This week begins Clark's countdown of the Top 20 films scores for 2008. And the winners are... Hancock (20), The Spiderwick Chronicles (19), Speed Racer (18), Hellboy II: The Golden Army (17), The Spirit (16), and a bonus track from The Incredible Hulk. Clark also ticks off his 10 Worst Films of 2008, and provides a new review for Sam Mendes' Revolutionary Road. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 290 - The Friday Filibuster [01/23/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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.

DVD Verdict 289 - View from the Couch [01/21/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Podcast Island! Kent and Michelle do their show on Segways this week, as they discuss Kevin James' Mall Cop and Chris Nolan's thought on Heath Ledger, review Animal Planet's new DVD Arctic Exposure, open the Disney vault on Bette Davis in The Watcher in the Woods, and eulogize dearly departed actors Ricardo Montalban and Patrick Macnee... (Editor: Uh, guys...)] Yeah? (Patrick Macnee is still very much alive.)] Really? (Yeah. I think you mean Patrick McGoohan.) Oh... I guess it would be inappropriate to say all those classic British actors look alike, eh? (Yeah.) Then we'll just say "Enjoy!", as we pull out foot out of our mouth. (Good idea.)

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DVD Verdict 288 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (21st Century)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The journey through the decades comes to a close, as Judge Clark Douglas returns to the present day, featuring soundtrack selections from Couching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001), 25th Hour (2002), The Matrix: Revolutions (2003), The Incredibles (2004), Crash (2005), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), There Will Be Blood (2007), Milk (2008), and a bonus track from Gladiator (2000). Clark also shares his review of Last Chance Harvey, and the recently announced nominations for the 2008 International Film Music Critics awards. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 287 - The Friday Filibuster [01/16/09]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 286 - View from the Couch [01/14/09]

feedback@viewfromthecouch.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

After discovering the existence of two lost Couch episodes, Kent and Michelle push forward once more unto the breach, to unlock the mystery of Elephant Tales, flick swap The Spiderwick Chronicles, dream of erotic encounters on What Not to Wear, set Terminators against Iron Man villains, and call out losers with truck testicles. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 285 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1990s)

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas' musical time machine tumbles its way into the Clinton era, exploring film scores of the 1990's, with selections from Joe versus the Volcano (1990), Backdraft (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Schindler's List (1993), Legends of the Fall (1994), Crimson Tide (1995), The English Patient (1996), L.A. Confidential (1997), Armageddon (1998), American Beauty (1999), and a bonus track from The Legend of 1900 (1998). Clark also shares his review of Gran Torino. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 284 - The Friday Filibuster [01/09/09]

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 283 - View from the Couch [01/07/09]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 7 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Still riding that New Year's buzz, Kent and Michelle revel in 2008 box office blockbusters, mourn the potential death of Narnia, get animated with Jerry Lewis and the old school Nutty Professor, and FlickSwap Clash of the Titans. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 282 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1980s)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Armed with parachute pants and an arm full of Swatches, Judge Clark Douglas bravely enters the 1980s in this week's exploration of film scores throughout the decades. Relish selections from The Blue Lagoon (1980), Chariots of Fire (1981), E.T. (1982), The Right Stuff (1983), Gremlins (1984), Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), The Mission (1986), The Untouchables (1987), Midnight Run (1988), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), and a bonus cut from The Witches of Eastwick (1987). Clark also shares his glowing reviews for Frost/Nixon, and The Reader. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 281 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1970s)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas continues his exploration of soundtracks through the decades, by focusing on the polyester and velour sheathed films of the 1970s, featuring selections from Airport (1970), The French Connection (1971), The Godfather (1972), Enter the Dragon (1973), Chinatown (1974), Bite the Bullet (1975), Taxi Driver (1976), Star Wars (1977), Days of Heaven (1978), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), and a bonus track from The Fury (1978). He also includes reviews for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Doubt, and The Spirit. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 280 - 2008 Buster Awards

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 279 - View from the Couch [12/24/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle settle in for a short winter's nap, with their final episode for 2008. Christmas is here, as they explore the history of stop-motion holiday specials, share special discount codes for shopping couch potatoes, highlight modern Christmas film classics, and are paid yet another visit from Santa himself. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 278 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

It's a new and recent release week, as Clark highlights selections from Frost/Nixon, Let the Right One In, Changeling, Bolt, The President's Lady, Report to the Commissioner, Batman: The Animated Series, and Tinker Bell. Happy Holidays!

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DVD Verdict 277 - Candy Cane Drive Thru

feedback@candybardrivethru.com (Candy Bar Drive Thru) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

When the winter day's done, the seasonal fun has just begun at the sweetestvplace in town: The Candy Cane Drive Thru! Celebrate the season that 'tis with a sampler of holiday goodies: a Drive Thru gift exchange sends Pete on a long strange trip; Morris Barloff narrates a disturbing mash-up of holiday classics; a mall Santa grants a young girl's Christmas wish; Principal Prosser visits a sick student during holiday break; and Carl's secret Santa teaches him a valuable lesson about judging people. "Candy Cane Drive Thru" is a sketch comedy podcast written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with special appearances by Michael Stailey and Carey Johnson. Comments? Email us: feedback@candybardrivethru.com Merry Christmas!

DVD Verdict 276 - The Friday Filibuster [12/19/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 275 - View from the Couch [12/17/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Christmas comes to Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle tick off a list of must-see holiday films and television specials, review Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, offer up gift suggestions for the entertainment junkie on your list, and receive a special visit from K. Kringle. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 274 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1960s)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Clark continues his time traveling film score adventures, as we visit the 1960s with selections from La Dolce Vita (1960), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), A Fistful of Dollars (1964), A Patch of Blue (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), Casino Royale (1967), Romeo and Juliet (1968), Midnight Cowboy (1969), and a bonus track from In Like Flint (1967). He closes out the show with a review of Keanu Reeves in the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 273 - Forward Down Forward High Punch (Holiday Gift Guide)

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Dave, Erich, and Adam once again their video gaming prowess by arming you with a wide array of gift giving ideas for the gamer in your life. Enjoy!

Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to David Johnson.

DVD Verdict 272 - The Friday Filibuster [12/12/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 271 - View from the Couch [12/10/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Winter descends upon Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle provide a family illness update, tease the forthcoming VFTC website, and bury Kirk Douglas before his time. In Couch Entertainment News, Dan Curtis' Dark Shadows is creeping its way to the big screen, Russell Brand inherits Dudley Moore's schtick, and DC Comics' Fables comes to television. They wrap up the episode by opening the Disney Vault on The Apple Dumpling Gang. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 270 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1950s)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 9 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The first in a series, Clark revs up his time machine for a trip back to the 1950s, where he highlights one film score from each year of the decade. This soundscape includes selections from Sunset Blvd. (1950), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), High Noon (1952), The Robe (1953), On the Waterfront (1954), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), Around the World in 80 Days (1956), Peyton Place (1957), Vertigo (1958), and Ben Hur (1959). Clark also shares his review of the new music industry biopic Cadillac Records, and closes out with a track from the original The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 269 - The Friday Filibuster [12/05/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 5 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 268 - View from the Couch [12/03/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Global Warming fears overwhelm Kent and Michelle, as they ponder Christmas cat pee, World Economics 101 for Canadians, celebrity birthdays, Narnia budget cuts, Justice League shakeups, and Flick Swapping The Incredible Hulk... or so says Robert Downey Jr. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 267 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Philip Seymour Hoffman)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 2 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

To complement his review of Synecdoche, New York, Judge Clark Douglas explores music from the films of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, with selections from Scent of a Woman (1992), Magnolia (1999), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), State and Main (2000), Red Dragon (2002), Cold Mountain (2003), Capote (2005), Mission: Impossible: III (2006), and Synecdoche, New York (2008). Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 266 - The Friday Filibuster [11/28/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 265 - View from the Couch [11/26/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Sing-along with Kent and Michelle as Thanksgiving wishes highlight a week filled with meteor strikes, celebrity birthdays, flick-swapping James and the Giant Peach, and examining Stardust.

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DVD Verdict 264 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Let's Get Animated)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas gets animated with a selection of great score tracks from modern and classic animated films, like Pinocchio, Madagascar, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Chicken Run, The Land Before Time, Monsters, Inc., The Secret of Nimh, Meet the Robinsons, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Surf's Up, and Happy Feet, as well as his review of Disney's Bolt.

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DVD Verdict 263 - The Friday Filibuster [11/21/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 262 - View from the Couch [11/19/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

As the Dixon's await the arrival of Canadian winter, they pass the time by discussing the Wayans brothers' cinematic revamp of The Munsters, the future of vampire and zombie movies, and the 2008 Academy Awards, while reviewing the disappointingly flat Madagascar 2, and cracking open the Disney vault on the non-witches of Return to Witch Mountain. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 261 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Spies Have It)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

With Bond back in action, the spies have it this week, as Clark features music from The Bourne Supremacy, Mission: Impossible: III, JJ Abrams' series Alias, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, The Tailor of Panama, Casino Royale, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Austin Powers, Johnny English, and The Ipcress Files. And to top it all off, Clark share his review of Quantum of Solace. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 260 - The Friday Filibuster [11/14/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 259 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Forgotten Bernstein)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Join Judge Clark Douglas as he digs deep into the vaults to explore some of the exceptional but often overlooked scores of composer Elmer Bernstein; including selections from Some Came Running (1958), The Comancheros (1961), Summer and Smoke (1961), The Great Escape (1963), The Bridge at Remagen (1969), McQ (1974), Marie Ward (1985), The Three Amigos (1986), Rambling Rose (1991), Hoodlum (1997), Keeping the Faith (2000). He also pitches in reviews for the new films Role Models and Soul Men. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 258 - View from the Couch [11/12/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Brent and Rochelle honor military personnel around the world, as they usher in yet another week of entertainment banter from the wilds of Canadia. This week: Protecting Barack Obama; no new reviews; Couch Entertainment updates on The Lone Ranger, Pirates 4, Captain America, The Smurfs; remembering Michael Crichton; animating The Wizard of Oz; Jack Black takes on Gulliver's Travels; Flick Swapping Exodus... not quite all the way through. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 257 - Forward Down Forward High Punch [11/10/08]

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judges Dave Johnson, Erich Asperschlager, and Adam Arseneau return for another action packed adventure into the depths of video gaming. Pity Adam as he gets sucked even deeper into the World of Warcraft. Dave is enchanted by realm of Fable. Erich tries to calculate the value of cover price vs. hours of gaming played. The format battle rages into the holidays. And toughest final boss fights in gaming memory. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 256 - The Friday Filibuster [11/07/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 255 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

It's Clark's "New and Recent Release" show, featuring selections from soundtracks and film scores that have just begun appearing on store shelves. Highlights include Quantum of Solace, Eagle Eye, Igor, Appaloosa, The Express, The Boys from Brazil, Boy on a Dolphin, Anna Lucasta, Species, Something the Lord Made, and The Traveling Executioner. He wraps up the show with a review of Angelina Jolie in Clint Eastwood's The Changeling. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 254 - View from the Couch [11/05/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

On the heels of a historic American election, Kent and Michelle pass along their congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama and his campaign staff. And to their U.S. listeners, "we hope the change and decisive leadership you need happens quickly." That being said, The Couch marches on, with entertainment news on Marvel, Batman, and Harry Potter; Michelle Flick Swaps Blades of Glory; and together they face the challenge of reviewing Pinky Dinky Doo. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 253 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Presidents)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas steps in to temper election day madness with his musical tribute to The Presidents both real and fictional. Score selections from Air Force One, Dave, Bulworth, Nixon, Mars Attacks, and more are spotlighted, alongside his reviews of W. and Pride and Glory. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 252 - The Friday Filibuster Halloween Special

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 251 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema Halloween Special

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Our Trick or Treat countdown continues as Judge Clark Douglas provides you the perfect Hallow's Eve soundtrack with musical selections from Damien: Omen II, Candyman, The Fog, and more. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 250 - View from the Couch Halloween Special

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle are six feet under with their second annual Halloween special, as they explore the history of Halloween around the world, get holiday movie recommendations, and recall pop culture memories of tricks and treats past. Boo!

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DVD Verdict 249 - View from the Couch [10/22/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A beaten and broken Kent leans on flu-recovering Michelle as they stumble their way through a review of Growing Up Wilderness, distractions from unruly demon dogs, bracing for another Saw film, the death of He-Man, initial reaction to Quantum of Solace, battling nose, ear, and back hair, and preparing for next week's Halloween special.

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DVD Verdict 248 - The Friday Filibuster [10/17/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 247 - View from the Couch [10/16/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle love Halloween. You wanna know how much Kent and Michelle love Halloween? Tune in and find out, as this Tae Kwan Do-adrenalized show ventures into such belt testing topics as trash talking dog breeds; fond remembrances of Hooked on Classics; reviewing 3-2-1 Penguins: Save the Planet; movie updates for Iron Man, Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Lethal Weapon, and Pirates of the Caribbean (the new trilogy?!); ABC re-envisions NBC's V; Pete's Dragon flies out of The Disney Vault; and a wealth of general domestic disharmony.

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DVD Verdict 246 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Paul Newman)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Paul Newman with musical selections from some of his greatest films. He also reviews Ridley Scott's latest Body of Lies. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 245 - Candy Bar Drive Thru, Ep. 6: Nazi Gold

feedback@candybardrivethru.com (Candy Bar Drive Thru) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru!

As our first season comes to an end, we bid farewell to the Drive Thru with a quartet of thrilling tales about hidden treasure, a vocational mix-up, the smartest guy we know, and Homecoming with the Funky Hunks of Hot Chicks High.

Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 6: Nazi Gold was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Michael Stailey. For more information, or to subscribe to the show, visit us at: candybardrivethru.com

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DVD Verdict 244 - Forward Down Forward High Punch (Premiere)

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A brand new home entertainment podcast focusing on the world of video gaming, from the legal team David Johnson, Erich Asperschlager, and Adam Arseneau. This is the first in our new Weekend Recess lineup, giving us the opportunity to present new material that falls just outside the film, television, and DVD realm. The premiere episode finds our heroes focusing on the power of Nintendo's Wii and it's apparent domination of the current gaming market. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 243 - The Friday Filibuster [10/10/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 242 - View from the Couch [10/09/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In a special vim and vigor episode, Kent and Michelle investigate White House Pets, Fall TV ratings thus far, a new take on Sherlock Holmes, Indiana Jones V (really?), Flick Swapping 30 Days of Night, ranting on vampire films, and exorcising Miss Piggy from your chi. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 241 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Michael Crichton)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas continues his musical exploration of authors whose work has made the jump to film. This week, Michael Crichton steps into the spotlight, followed by reviews of Appaloosa, Blindness, and How to Lose Friends and Alienate People. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 240 - Candy Bar Drive Thru, Ep. 5: Letters to Martha

feedback@candybardrivethru.com (Candy Bar Drive Thru) — Mon, 6 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru!

This week's vaguely disturbing episode includes: a masculine girlfriend, letters home from the American Revolution, a truly awful smell, and some unique funeral options.

Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 5: Letters to Martha is a sketch comedy podcast written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson.

For more information, or to subscribe to the show, visit us at: dvdverdict.com/podcast or candybardrivethru.com

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DVD Verdict 239 - The Friday Filibuster [10/03/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 3 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 238 - View from the Couch [10/01/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Another week, another wild Canadian adventure. Kent and Michelle share way too much information about their respective feet. Michelle confronts with cat pee. Remembering the late Paul Newman, Flick Swapping Prince Caspian, superhero-infused Couch Entertainment News, pleading for contest entries, and much more! Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 237 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Stephen King)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas continues his book-to-film series, spotlighting music from the movies of author Stephen King, plus a review of Spike Lee's Miracle at St. Anna. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 235 - Candy Bar Drive Thru, Ep. 4: Vok gonGrog

feedback@candybardrivethru.com (Candy Bar Drive Thru) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru!

This week, four thrilling tales from the Drive Thru: Joe and Horace come up with a dangerous way to pass the time, two friends do whatever it takes to get to a concert, a rookie teacher learns a lesson in discipline, and Chris runs over a deer.

Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 4: Vok gonGrog was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Michael Stailey.

For more information, or to subscribe to the show, visit us at: dvdverdict.com/podcast or candybardrivethru.com

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DVD Verdict 234 - The Friday Filibuster [09/26/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 233 - Cybill Shepherd interview

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey gets the rare opportunity to sit down with Cybill Shepherd to discuss the release of Cybill: Volume 1, Moonlighting, overcoming personal and professional odds, and not only persevering but thriving in a profession that doesn't care much for women over the age of 50.

View the YouTube video of Cybill's number That's Life.

DVD Verdict 232 - View from the Couch [09/24/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the world of Tae-Kwan Don't. Broken toes only serve to liven up the festivities as Kent and Michelle gather nuts for the coming Canadian winter; further explore the mystery of Jack the Rippper; cower at the thought of a film based on Disney's Tomorrowland; pick at Hillary Swank's recently discovered growth; watch Viggo Mortensen run over Gary Coleman on his way back to Middle Earth; and call upon Subtitutiary Locomotion to open the Disney Vault for Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 231 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tom Clancy)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Join Judge Clark Douglas returns with the first in a multi-episode series exploring the music from film adaptations of popular novelists. This week, author Tom Clancy gets the spotlight, with score selections from The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears. And we cap of the hour with a trio of new theatrical reviews for Lakeview Terrace, Igor, and Ghost Town. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 230 - Candy Bar Drive Thru, Ep. 3: Ace's Party

feedback@candybardrivethru.com (Candy Bar Drive Thru) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru!

This week at the Drive Thru, a trio of tasty treats: Gail gives Brad some bad news, a high school principal is hired, and a young couple looks for a house.

"Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 3: Ace's Party" was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Melissa Hansen.

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DVD Verdict 229 - The Friday Filibuster [09/19/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 228 - View from the Couch [09/17/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

While rewriting history, Kent and Michelle meander through the realms of misfit toy chewing dogs, Star Wars video games, good and bad book-to-film adaptations, big vs. small heads, Iron Man II and III news, personal boundaries and customer service nightmares, the 2008 acting prom king and queen, Flick Swapping Jack T. Ripper in Time after Time, and more Canuckian musings than you can shake a tuque at. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 227 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Join Judge Clark Douglas as he explores new and recent film score releases -- The First Olympics: Athens 1896, Burn After Reading, the SciFi Channel series Eureka, Towelhead, Masters of the Universe, El Sid -- followed by theatrical reviews for Burn After Reading and Righteous Kill. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 226 - Candy Bar Drive Thru, Ep. 2: Spider Bite

feedback@candybardrivethru.com (Candy Bar Drive Thru) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru!

In this week's jam-packed episode: There's a crisis at the Drive Thru, Ben finds out the results of his career aptitude test, Leonard Laskin interviews a famous Spanish director, Jerry runs into an old friend, and Eddie and Dan travel through time.

Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 2: Spider Bite was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Kent Dixon.

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DVD Verdict 225 - The Friday Filibuster [09/12/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 224 - View from the Couch [09/10/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Sick children, new jobs, neutered pets, and overly enthusiastic hosts underscore this week's episode, which finds Kent's history less on "the people's car," Michelle's unique recounting of Spider-man's cinematic history and the Ghostbusters franchise, Flick Swapping The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and a call to share your favorite book-to-film adaptations. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 223 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Nicolas Cage)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 9 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Join Judge Clark Douglas as he ventures into the wild and wacky world of actor Nicolas Cage, with music from Peggy Sue Got Married, Raising Arizona, The Rock, Snake Eyes, National Treasure, Matchstick Men, The Weather Man, The Wicker Man, and Ghost Rider. The night cap for this episode is a review of Cage's latest film Bangkok Dangerous. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 222 - Candy Bar Drive Thru, Ep. 1: HGH

feedback@candybardrivethru.com (Candy Bar Drive Thru) — Mon, 8 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru!

In this week's episode, Jeff confides in Keith, Pet Adoptions U.S.A. makes a special plea, a CEO hears an unusual marketing pitch, and we bid farewell to a beloved character.

Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 1: HGH was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Mac McEntire.

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DVD Verdict 221 - The Friday Filibuster [09/05/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 5 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 220 - View from the Couch [09/03/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 3 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT

A job searching Michelle ponders how the world celebrates Labor Day, while talking smack about comic book nerds, and that's just the start of this week's adventure. Kent pays tribute to the late Don LaFontaine. Sony offers a contest to win a walk-on role in Spider-man 4. Brett Ratner wants to direct Guitar Hero: The Movie, whose pitch sounds an awful lot like South Park's Guitar Queer-O. The Japanese hate The Dark Knight, calling it 'too dark.' Herbie crashes and burns after re-emerging from the Disney vault. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 219 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Lalo Schifrin)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 2 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Judge Clark Douglas presents a musical tribute to legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. From his iconic themes for Mission: Impossible and Mannix, to his work with Steve McQueen (The Cincinnati Kid, Bullit), Bruce Lee (Enter the Dragon), Paul Newman (Cool Hand Luke -- listen for the now familiar Eyewitness News theme), and Clint Eastwood (Magnum Force, Kelly's Heroes), and more obscurely engaging pieces from Tango, The Liquidator, and Return of the Marquis de Sade. To close out the show, Clark reviews Vin Diesel's latest celluloid train wreck Babylon AD and Don Cheadle's political thriller Traitor. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 218 - The Friday Filibuster [08/29/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 217 - View from the Couch [08/28/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Neither vertigo, mispronunciations, nor gazebo tipping wind storms will keep Kent and Michelle from recording this week's show. It's a raucous romp through the jungles of Orangutan Island, as Couch Entertainment news takes on Barenaked problems, Shia Lebouf and comedic Transformers, Vin Diesel is back in Black, and Bollywood's Hari Puttar. Michelle Flick Swap's Cloverfield! Brand new Couch trivia!! And more!!! Enjoy.

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DVD Verdict 216 - A Little Nightmare Music

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey takes you on an audio journey through the worlds of The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, complete with insights, clips, music, and new interviews with the cast and crew of both films. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 215 - The Cast of Redbelt

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Recorded just prior to the film's theatrical release, Chief Justice Michael Stailey sits down with the cast of David Mamet's Redbelt -- Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emily Mortimer, Alice Braga, Rodrigo Santoro, Ray Mancini, and Randy Couture -- to talk Mamet, Ju Jitsu, life on an indie film set, and street fighting in kinky boots?! Enjoy.

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DVD Verdict 214 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Box Office Flops)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

In honor of the Olympics, Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to those who did not bring home the gold, by spotlighting great film music from Box Office flops. It's an hour-long odyssey that begins with Howard the Duck and ends with Gigli, with stops at Raise the Titanic, Hudson Hawk, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Cleopatra, Cutthroat Island, Gods and Generals, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Last Castle, and Loves Labors Lost. Clark wraps this week's show with a review of Rainn Wilson in The Rocker. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 213 - The Friday Filibuster [08/22/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 212 - View from the Couch [08/20/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

From deep within the Canadian wilderness comes a time traveling Kent and Michelle. Listen, as they offend trailer park denizens, detail recent home improvements, and explore Kent's celebrity crushes. Thrill to Connor and Emily's review of Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins and Kent's subsequent confusion. Laugh along with Couch Entertainment News and the 911 antics of "Shaya LeBoof." And fear Michelle's Flick Swap analysis of Robot Chicken: Star Wars. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 211 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Composer Michael Kamen)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Clark returns with a look back at the all too short career of composer Michael Kamen who passed away in November 2003 at the age of 55. From his film and television scores (Don Juan DeMarco, Brazil, The Winter Guest, From the Earth to the Moon, Band of Brothers, Lethal Weapon 3, Open Range, What Dreams May Come, and more) to his solo and collaborative symphonic compositions. And he wraps up this week's show with a review of Ben Stiller's Tropic Thunder. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 210 - The Friday Filibuster [08/15/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 209 - View from the Couch [08/13/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle return with the first of a two-part, pre-camping extravaganza; featuring two guest experts' review of Jane Goodall's When Animals Talk, thrill to Couch Entertainment News, geek out with "Top 10 Star Wars Moments," watch (or listen) as Escape to Witch Mountain flies out of the Disney Vault only to go SPLAT, and get a sneak peek at next week's episode. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 208 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas returns with an armful of new and recent soundtrack releases, including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Tropic Thunder, Jerry Lewis' Way Way Out, Scorpio, Invaders from Mars, Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, Batman: Gotham Knight, and theatrical reviews for Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and Pineapple Express. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 207 - The Friday Filibuster [08/08/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 8 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 206 - View from the Couch [08/07/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Thu, 7 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

We're a day late, but with good reason. A mystery host has taken over The Couch this week for an ailing Kent and, in addition to Couch Entertainment News and trivia, has brought along a lineup of special guests that rivals the Tonight Show, minus the lame Jay Leno monologue. Curious? I know I am. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 205 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Animal Films)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Clark leaves the barn door open this week, as he explores music from memorable live action films -- Cats & Dogs, Homeward Bound, Black Beauty, and more. Tune in for the music and stay for his reviews of Step Brothers and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 204 - The Friday Filibuster [08/01/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 203 - View from the Couch [07/30/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle split on their reactions to The Dark Knight; review Sesame Street: Count on Sports amidst a live dog fight; explore a wealth of Couch Entertainment News; and fight back tears to Flick-swap with the Schwanker. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 202 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Comic Book Movies)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

In honor of the San Diego Comic Con, Clark focuses this week's show on music from films based on comic books. Plus, his theatrical reviews for X-Files: I Want to Believe and Step Brothers. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 201 - The Friday Filibuster [07/25/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 200 - View from the Couch [07/23/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

It's a celebration extravaganza, as Kent and Michelle celebrate VFTC's first birthday with a double sized show and extra helpings of superhero movie news, Emmy nominees, listener voice mails, and the return of Flick Swap. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 199 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Legend of The Batman)

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark explores the musical legend of the cinematic Caped Crusader, from Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's Batman through Chris Nolan, Hans Zimmer, and James Newton Howard's The Dark Knight. He also offers up reviews of The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 198 - The Friday Filibuster [07/18/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 197 - View from the Couch [07/16/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent flies solo this week, throwing a baby shower for Brad and Angie's twins, with gifts that include a review of Kenny the Shark: Vol. 3, Couch Entertainment News, and a trip inside the Disney Vault to find young Kurt Russell in The Computer That Wore Tennis Shoes. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 196 - Bullet Penetration

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 195 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Elmer Bernstein rejected)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Some of the greatest scores you'll ever hear are ones that never made it into the final cut of the film. This week, Judge Clark Douglas takes a look back at rejected Elmer Bernstein compositions for The Scarlet Letter, The Journey of Natty Gann, and Gangs of New York; as well as offering up his reviews for Journey to the Center of the Earth and Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 194 - The Friday Filibuster [07/11/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 193 - View from the Couch [07/09/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

It's an oddly anthropomorphic week, as Kent and Michelle muddle their way through the complexities of Asian bear mating rituals, the hype surrounding Chris Nolan's nocturnal flying rodent, and a joyride in a previously enjoyed Volkswagen from Disney Vault. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 192 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Music from the films of Will Smith)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, join Clark as he explores the diversity of music composed for the films of Will Smith; from Six Degrees of Separation through Hancock, which he also reviews. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 191 - The Friday Filibuster [07/04/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:45:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 190 - View from the Couch [07/02/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle celebrate all things Canadian in this special Canada Day episode. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 189 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tribute to Cinematic Robots)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas pays musical tribute to the great robots of cinema, featuring score clips from the obvious (such as Robocop) to the obscure (Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey) and everything in between. He also offers up his reviews of WALL-E and Wanted. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 188 - The Friday Filibuster [06/27/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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.ÂOh and the show?ÂThe usual nonsense: crossdressing, man-eating gobs of goo, Trekkie fetish fantasies, Corey Haim's adolescent wardrobe.ÂEnjoy!

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DVD Verdict 187 - View from the Couch [06/25/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Coming direct from the family bathroom, Kent and Michelle bring us a history of Canadian oil production and its environment impact, Celebrity Death News, and a special listener request opens The Disney Vault on The Cat From Outer Space. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 186 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hidden Gems)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:23:00 GMT

Clark does a little digging on this week's episode of The Sounds and Sights of Cinema, unearthing many hidden musical gems from film scores that may have escaped your notice. He also reviews this past weekend's releases Get Smart and The Love Guru. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 185 - The Friday Filibuster [06/20/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 184 - View from the Couch [06/18/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Join us in celebrating Michelle's 35th birthday, with food poisoning, frequent studio interruptions, a review of the Dean Cain family film Ace of Hearts, an update on the Iron Man sequel, debunking Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and discovering Nic Cage hiding in The Disney Vault. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 183 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Newton Howard and M. Night Shyamalan)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark explores the work of composer James Newton Howard for the films of director M. Night Shyamalan. He also presents theatrical reviews for Night's latest film The Happening and its box office competition The Incredible Hulk. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 182 - The Friday Filibuster [06/13/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 181 - View from the Couch [06/11/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle return to battle rogue children, dog urine, and moles, while tackling such topics as naming your kids after movie characters, Ballroom Bootcamp, and remaking Highlander, while Peter Ustinov emerges from The Disney Vault as Blackbeard's Ghost. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 180 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

It's the SSC monthly new music show. This week, Clark shares cuts from film scores for Speed Racer, The Promotion, Definitely, Maybe, P.S. I Love You, Sudden Impact, The Accidental Tourist, The Ice Pirates, The Abandoned, Standard Operating Procedure, and Kung Fu Panda, which he also provides a theatrical review for. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 179 - The Friday Filibuster [06/06/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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)!

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DVD Verdict 178 - View from the Couch [06/04/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Meanwhile, in another country, Kent and Michelle get their guilt on with a review of The Jeff Corwin Experience, Couch Entertainment News, and Mary Poppins breaks out of The Disney Vault. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 177 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tribute to Sydney Pollack)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Clark pays tribute to the late Sydney Pollack by featuring music from such films as The Yakuza, Three Days of the Condor, The Firm, and reviews the new Liv Tyler/Scott Speedman thriller, The Strangers. Enjoy!

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TV Verdict 176 - Lost Season 4 Finale and Post-Mortem

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Join Judges Dave Johnson, Adam Arseneau, and Erich Asperschlager as the dissect, discuss, and debate the finale and entire fourth season of Lost. How does one move an entire island? Is Claire really dead? Can Ben continue to stay one step ahead of Charles Widmore? What does the two remaining 16 episode seasons hold for our heroes and their nemeses? And can you truly wait until January for more episodes? Enquiring minds want to know!

DVD Verdict 175 - The Friday Filibuster [05/30/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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?

DVD Verdict 174 - View from the Couch [05/28/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle emerge from a week-long hiatus with a demon beagle puppy, naked brothers and their creepy family members, Couch Entertainment News, and a trip inside The Disney Vault for The Parent Trap. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 173 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Indiana Jones Spectacular)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 26 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Doctor Jones is back and Clark devotes the entire show this week to the memorable music John Williams composed for the entire Indiana Jones franchise. And he caps it off with his review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 172 - The Friday Filibuster [05/23/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 23 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 171 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of May 19, 2008

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey returns with a 10-minute look at what else is new on DVD this week, the remaining TV season finales, early reaction to Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, high profiles comic book releases, and a preview of our upcoming interview with Julie Benz (Dexter). Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 170 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New Film Score Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Clark peruses new film score releases for Prince Caspian, Iron Man, Nim's Island, The Stuntmen, An Unmarried Woman, Cloverfield, the television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and more. He also shares great disdain in his review of the new film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 169 - The Friday Filibuster [05/16/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 168 - View from the Couch [05/14/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Happy Couchentine's Day! (That thin Canadian air has them inventing new holidays and causing short-term memory loss.) After offending both the French and soccer fans, Kent and Michelle dive into a review of Meerkat Manor: Season 2; explore this week's Couch Entertainment News, including a reboot of the legendary '70s kids show The Electric Company; and open the Disney Vault for The Absent-Minded Professor. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 167 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of May 12, 2008

mstailey@dvdverdict.com (Michael Stailey) — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Chief Justice Michael Stailey answers the question on whether its worth investing in the new Indiana Jones box set, or stay with the 2003 release; runs down the list of network season finales; provides a mini review of Speed Racer; previews the release of Chris Claremont's GENEXT #1; and prepares you for a week's worth of film, television, DVDs, and comics in 10 minutes or less. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 166 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Robert Zemeckis & Alan Silvestri)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Judge Clark Douglas shares music from the films of Robert Zemeckis, as created by composer Alan Silvestri -- Cast Away, Polar Express, Back to the Future, Beowulf, and much more! Clark also reviews the new theatrical releases of David Mamet's Redbelt and The Wachowski Brothers' Speed Racer. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 165 - The Friday Filibuster [05/09/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 9 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 164 - View from the Couch [05/07/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 7 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week finds Kent and Michelle building backyard habitats with Animal Planet; talking Iron Man and the future of Marvel Comics' movie empire; expressing trepidation for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; opening The Disney Vault on Swiss Family Robinson; and more trivia. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 163 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Joe Dante & Jerry Goldsmith)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 5 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas continues his director/composer collaboration series with a look at the partnership between Joe Dante and Jerry Goldsmith, including Gremlins, Explorers, The 'Burbs, Matinee, and more. His film reviews this week feature Jon Favreau's Iron Man and Tina Fey's Baby Mama. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 162 - Summer Movie Preview [05/03/08]

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Sat, 3 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey welcomes in Adam Arseneau, Erich Asperschlager, Ryan Keefer, and Chris Kulik to breakdown and discuss the Summer Movie lineup from heavy hitters like Iron Man, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, WALL-E, and The Dark Knight, to more obscure fare such as Midnight Meat Train, Postal, House Bunny, and everything in between. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 161 - The Friday Filibuster [05/02/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 2 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 160 - View from the Couch [04/30/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Demon dog asthma is just the tip of the iceberg for this train wreck of an episode in which Kent and Michelle introduce the Blackberry Cuff, discuss Couch Entertainment News, plan a movie to bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments, preview the traveling Harry Potter exhibition, review Meteor and the Monster Trucks: Volume 3, and open the Disney Vault to examine Tommy Kirk in The Shaggy Dog. Just remember, "Blame and Shame are their Game." Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 159 - Entertainment Docket for the week of April 28, 2008

mstailey@dvdverdict.com (Michael Stailey) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey continues the challenge to bring you a full week's worth of DVD, Television, Film, and now Comic Book entertainment in 10 minutes or less. Highlights include The Golden Compass on DVD and Blu-ray; Tom Welling directs and alternate reality tale on Smallville; Jon Favreau's Iron Man kicks off the summer movie season; and DC Comics ushers in a new era with DC UNIVERSE ZERO. As Kevin Smith would say "Have a week." Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 158 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Steven Spielberg & John Williams)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas continues his multi-episode series featuring classic director/composer collaborations throughout the years. This week's spotlight falls on the legendary team of John Williams and Steven Spielberg. While there's more music than he can possibly share in one sitting, Clark focuses on highlights from their earliest work on Sugarland Express and Jaws through more recent films Catch Me If You Can and Munich. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 157 - The Friday Filibuster [04/25/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 156 - View from the Couch [04/23/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Henry the studio lackey joins the team, as Kent and Michelle bring us a review of Genius Products' ToddWorld: Making New Friends and Couch Entertainment News. Meanwhile, Darby O'Gill escapes from The Disney Vault (much to the relief of our dynamic duo), and Michelle rants against the dumbness of leprechauns, Battlestar Galactica, Lost, and The X-Files. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 155 - Entertainment Docket for the week of 4/21/08

mstailey@dvdverdict.com (Michael Stailey) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey debuts a new experiment. Every Tuesday morning, he'll take 10 minutes or less to rundown what's headed your way on DVD, television, and the big screen that week. Highlights this week include the DVD release of Cloverfield, the much anticipated return of ABC's Lost, and a quick preview of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 154 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tim Burton & Danny Elfman)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas begins a multi-episode arc featuring classic director/composer collaborations throughout the years. This week's spotlight falls on the dynamic duo of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure through Corpse Bride. In addition, Clark gives a mixed review to the Apatow players' Forgetting Sarah Marshall and 10 reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on the Al Pacino thriller 88 Minutes. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 153 - The Friday Filibuster presents... The 2008 Taggies Awards

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 152 - View from the Couch [04/16/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Coming down from a trivia contest high, Kent and Michelle tackle reviews for The Big Comfy Couch: Upside Down Clown and TLC's What Not to Wear: Mom Makeovers; a brief stop at the Couch Entertainment Newsdesk; and a trip inside The Disney Vault to explore 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 151 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Charlton Heston)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Charlton Heston by featuring film score selections from The Ten Commandments, A Touch of Evil, Ben Hur, The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Omega Man, Soylent Green, and more. Also featured this week are theatrical reviews for George Clooney's slapstick-inspired Leatherheads and Zak Penn's somewhat disappointing poker comedy The Grand. Enjoy!

Email your comments, questions, and suggestions to Clark at cdouglas@dvdverdict.com.

DVD Verdict 150 - The Friday Filibuster [04/11/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 149 - View from the Couch [04/09/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 9 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A flucorist is needed as illness has once again descended upon the Dixon household, along with another dump of Canadian spring snow. But being the entertainment survivalists that they are, Kent and Michelle marshal on to bring you the inside story on the life of author Ian Fleming, a review of Animal Planet's new DVD Growing Up Wildcats, and Couch Entertainment News headlines, as well as open The Disney Vault to examine classic live-action films of the past, and unveil enhanced Weekly Trivia now with prizes. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 148 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Judge Clark Douglas explores new and recent film score releases from the past month, including Randy Newman's Leatherheads, John Powell's Horton Hears a Who, Elmer Bernstein's classic Heavy Metal, and much more. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 147 - The Friday Filibuster [04/04/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 4 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 146 - View from the Couch [04/02/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Sacrificing the Oilers game and their son's 6th birthday while fighting off attacks from Sid the demon beagle, Kent and Michelle marshall on to bring you a Flick Swap review of V: The Mini-Series, listener feedback that gives Michelle the power to interrupt at any time, headlines from the Couch Entertainment Newsdesk, and preview a new Disney-themed segment for next week's show. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 145 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Richard Widmark)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas pays musical tribute to actor Richard Widmark, who passed away on March 26 at the age of 93. This episode also includes reviews the new films Stop-Loss, starring Ryan Phillippe and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and 21 starring Kevin Spacey and Jim Sturges. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 144 - The Friday Filibuster [03/28/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 143 - View from the Couch [03/26/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle welcome in son Connor who is suffering from a post-Easter flu, as they respond to listener feedback; try to Flick Swap 8 Seconds except Blockbuster wouldn't cooperate, so they tackle Pretty Woman instead; another edition of Couch Entertainment News exploring the disturbing trend of remaking '80s horror films; and GI Joe trivia. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 142 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Premiere!)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

We proudly welcome Judge Clark Douglas' hour-long Sounds and Sights of Cinema to the Verdict family. A longtime favorite of radio listeners and movie music lovers in Georgia, each episode features a collection of themed film score selections and reviews for new movie releases. This week: Music from the films of director Oliver Stone, and a review for Owen Wilson's new movie Drillbit Taylor. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 141 - The Friday Filibuster [03/21/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 140 - View from the Couch [03/19/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle welcome in Spring with TV trivia, a Flash Gordon Flick Swap review, bad karaoke memories, Couch Entertainment News, and much more. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 139 - The Friday Filibuster [03/14/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 138 - View from the Couch [03/12/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Join caffeine-free Michelle as she and Kent waste a half hour of your day with such riveting content as... a review of Bambi II: The Buck Stops Here, this week's Couch Entertainment News, the 3D revolution enters the realm of animation, Kent's brush with celebrity greatness, NBC brings horror television to the Dixon's backyard, a class participation assignment, and much more. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 137 - The Friday Filibuster [03/07/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 136 - View from the Couch [03/05/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 5 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The germ-free team of Kent and Michelle return from a week of quarantine to answer the burning question, "How does Yoda roll?" Other hot topics include Orlando Bloom goes to war, the premiere of Couch Entertainment News, the downside of knowing too much about upcoming movies, why Blu-ray is not the best way to go for high definition, SAG-ing our way to another potential industry strike, and the return of the asthma-suffering Demon Beagle. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 135 - The Friday Filibuster [02/29/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 134 - The Friday Filibuster [02/22/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 133 - View from the Couch [02/20/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Spring has begun to rear its head in Edmonton, as beavers die on the riverbanks and the show goes commando 'Friday Filibuster' style. This week, an Empire Strikes Back trivia question; Kent mourns the death of HD DVD and foolishly dreams of a day when Sony will replace HD equipment and titles with Blu-ray equivalents. Hahahahaha... silly boy; the long delayed Jay Jay's Wing-Wigglin' Mystery review lands; Flick Swap ventures into Rob Reiner's Rumor Has It; and Knight Rider returns to TV. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 132 - The Friday Filibuster [02/15/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 131 - View from the Couch [02/13/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle are back, motors running and raring to go. After all, it is Valentine's Day on Thursday and they're in the mood for love. This week: Update on the end of the Writer's Strike; The death of Roy Scheider; Trivia; The death of Flick Swap?!; Review of Shout! Factory's upcoming release of the Toon Disney series PUCCA; Quick thoughts on "76 Romantic Films for Guys and Girls"; and their own exciting Valentine's plans. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 130 - The Friday Filibuster [02/08/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 8 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 129 - Director Michael Moore [02/06/08]

podcast@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 6 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey sat in on a question and answer session with director Michael Moore, following a screening of his Academy Award-Nominated film Sicko. Whether or not you've seen the film, this is one discussion you won't want to miss. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 128 - The Friday Filibuster [02/01/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 1 Feb 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 127 - View From the Couch [01/30/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Sub-zero cold, blizzard conditions, a dead van, keys locked in the car, a thrown-out back, and problematic audio processing can't stop us from delivering this special 39th Birthday edition of View from the Couch. This week's flick-swap is MISSISSIPPI BURNING, while Michelle and the kids review two new MAGGIE AND THE FEROCIOUS BEAST titles available February 5 from Shout! Factory. It's all singing, all dancing, all observational comedy madness. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 126 - The Friday Filibuster [01/25/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 125 - View From the Couch [01/23/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

p>B-day season is rapidly approaching for Kent... and Michelle has forgotten. But they recently built a new deck, are starting to remodel their kitchen, and did purchase a $400 robotic horse. Don't ask. Trivia returns with "Casting that might have been." Heath Ledger is memorialized. Kent reviews Hitchcock's Vertigo. Michelle and the kids tackle reviews of Jakers: Spooky Stories and Caillou's (Hairless) Playschool Adventures. The musical underscore returns next week, retooled and less distracting. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 124 - The Friday Filibuster [01/18/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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DVD Verdict 123 - View From the Couch [01/16/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle triumphantly return with brand new show music, trivia, and reviews of recent kids-themed releases Antarctic Antics, Curious George Plays in the Snow, Hip Hop Harry, and Spongebob's Atlantis SquarePantis. Tune in next week for Kent's Flix Swap assignment: Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo and much more. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 122 - The Friday Filibuster [01/11/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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.

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DVD Verdict 121 - The Friday Filibuster [01/04/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 4 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

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!

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