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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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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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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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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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@dvdverdictpresents.com Merry Christmas!

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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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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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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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!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

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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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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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 Swap s Blades of Glory ; and together they face the challenge of reviewing Pinky Dinky Doo . Enjoy!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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

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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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Suffer through this week's Friday Filibuster , along with Dave, who battles the malicious will of a hot dog he had for dinner, and a thoroughly fatigued Mac, barely holding it together after a hard-hitting week of small town journalism. Oh and the show? The usual nonsense: crossdressing, man-eating gobs of goo, Trekkie fetish fantasies, Corey Haim's adolescent wardrobe. Enjoy!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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