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Tue, 29 June 2010 DVD Verdict 599 - View from the Couch (Summer in the Stars) Summer vacation begets pre-teen attitude problems for Kent and Michelle, who still find the energy to review Disney's Eight Below , Star Wars in Concert , and Star Trek 's "The Man Trap." Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their official site at ViewFromTheCouch.com . Direct download: 599.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Mon, 28 June 2010 DVD Verdict 598 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tom Cruise) Clark browses through the career of actor Tom Cruise, spotlighting musical selections from Legend , Born on the Fourth of July , Far and Away , The Last Samurai , Minority Report , Mission: Impossible II , The Firm , Magnolia , and Valkyrie . In addition, the new Cruise vehicle Knight & Day (co-starring Cameron Diaz) is reviewed. Enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 598.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Sun, 27 June 2010 DVD Verdict 597 - Objection! (Waterworld) Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini continue their crusade to champion the cinematic downtrodden. As if Predator 2 wasn't tough enough, this week the boys attempt to defend the universally reviled Kevin Costner epic Waterworld , with an assist from all-star guest defense attorney, Steve Power. Good luck men. You're going to need it. Direct download: 597.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Fri, 25 June 2010 DVD Verdict 596 - F This Movie! (Young Guns) Patrick and his co-host Mike saddle up with the Brat Pack to "F" the rousing '80s western -- Young Guns . Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. (Warning: For those with delicate sensibilities, these boys use foul language.) Direct download: 596.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Thu, 24 June 2010 DVD Verdict 595 - The Friday Filibuster (Our World Cup Runneth Over) Dave admits his ignorance of Spaghetti Westerns and the rules of professional soccer. Mike immerses himself in the worlds of Gymkata and roller derby. Mac professes his deep ambivalence for Cartoon Network's Unnatural History and disdain towards Secret Life of the American Teenager . Go beyond the lighted stage with Rush . Cinematic Titanic may swim with adults. Play another rousing round of Guess the Plot! And can anything be more entertaining than the conveyor-belt-driven game show Downfall ? Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 595.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Wed, 23 June 2010 DVD Verdict 594 - Blast Processing! (E3 2010 Postmortem) The more things change, the more they stay the same... Steve has been handed the keys to the Pixel Verdict family station wagon, and wastes no time joining Dave and Jon in delivering an E3 2010 postmortem, and a discussion of vintage '80s sneakers with lights in the heels. We all like Vanquish and dig on Dead Space 2 . Dave is curious about Metal Gear: Rising , and Steve has high hopes for Bullet Storm . What were our choice picks for this year's biggest game convention? What came out of nowhere to suprise? What tore our still beating hearts out of our collective ribcages and took a big bite before chucking the bloated vascular muscles into the wastebasket? Listen and learn my friends. (Opening Music: Mass Effect main theme, by Jack Wall and Sam Hulick) Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 594.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Tue, 22 June 2010 DVD Verdict 593 - View from the Couch (Hero Up!) The whirling Dixons take a moment from their hectic schedule to breathe and podcast. The Hobbit circles fresh directorial meat. Marvel rebirths the serialized short format. Kent listens to Star Wars in concert while viewing National Geographic, and Michelle drinks a Slurpee while under attack from annoying superheroes. Oh, and a lack of sleep keeps our mom from continuing her five year mission. Maybe next week. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com . Direct download: 593.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Mon, 21 June 2010 DVD Verdict 592 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Wild Wild West) This week, Clark saddles up his horse and rides west, spotlight selections from Red River , The Way West , Lonesome Dove , Into the West , The Comancheros , The Cowboys , The Good, The Bad and The Ugly , and Cimmarron . In addition, Clark reviews the much-reviled Jonah Hex . Enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 592.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Sun, 20 June 2010 DVD Verdict 591 - Objection! (Predator 2) Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini introduce a brand new show to the Verdict lineup -- Objection! , defending the true intelligence of western civilization from the evil that is popular opinion. The first defendant to enter the courtroom is Stephen Hopkins' Predator 2 , whose Rotten Tomatoes fresh rating is 22% and the subject of great ire from movie fans worldwide. This week's Johnnie Cochran on the defense team is Judge Steve Power, who prefers this maligned sequel to the beloved franchise original . Blasphemy! Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 591.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Fri, 18 June 2010 DVD Verdict 590 - F This Movie! (The Rocketeer) Patrick and his co-host Alex are here to praise and bury a '90s cult classic -- The Rocketeer -- on this week's F This Movie! . Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. (Those with delicate sensibilities be warned, there is explicit language within.) Direct download: 590.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Thu, 17 June 2010 DVD Verdict 589 - The Friday Filibuster (Brought to you by The Better Business Bureau...) While Dave is away battling evil cyborg ninjas, Mike recommends a replacement A-Team to a retired MacGyver , Erich harkens back to the glory days of Nintendo from his Life on Mars , and Mac would rather suffer a bloodletting of Ben 10 than sit through Splice again. Plus: Painfully unconvincing martial arts, Moneymaking schemes gone wrong, and Fictional bands. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 589.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Wed, 16 June 2010 DVD Verdict 588b - Blast Processing! (E3 2010, Part Two) Adam, Steve, and Erich wrap up Pixel Verdict's E3 2010 coverage by tackling Nintendo and Sony's press conferences. The Big N comes on strong with entries in classic game franchises from Metroid to Donkey Kong , Kirby to Zelda , Mario to (gasp) Kid Icarus ?! Plus, they reveal the glasses-free 3D successor to their DS handheld juggernaut--and it's awesome. Meanwhile, Sony pushes their own (more expensive) brand of 3D, reveals the launch line up for the PlayStation Move motion controller, and goes for the game trailer montage record. To hear this podcast in 3D, just cross your eyes for the next hour and twenty minutes. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 588b.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:30pm EST Wed, 16 June 2010 DVD Verdict 588a - Blast Processing! (E3 2010, Part One) Jon, Dave, and Erich break down Microsoft's E3 2010 press conference, from the blood-soaked alien landscapes of Halo Reach and Gears of War 3 , to the family friendly line-up for their new motion control device, Kinect. Did this year's presser have all the right moves, or is the newly redesigned Xbox 360's focus on controller-free gaming an Epic Flail? Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 588a.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Tue, 15 June 2010 DVD Verdict 587 - View from the Couch (Where No Mom Has Gone Before) Kent gets his geek on as Disneyland unveils World of Color and announces details on the Star Tours revamp, teases the addition of Marvel superheroes to their parks, explores the Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, and bemoans the absence of a Walt Disney biopic. In non-Disney-related news, Kent uncovers the Mystery of the Gorillas , Michelle fears the remake of '80s horror/comedy Fright Night , and a new segment takes The Dixon family on a five year mission into the realm of Star Trek: The Original Series . Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com . Direct download: 587.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Mon, 14 June 2010 DVD Verdict 586 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (From TV to Film) This week, Clark spotlights music from films based on television shows, offering selections from Maverick , The Addams Family , The Fugitive , The Simpsons Movie , The Avengers , Serenity , The Untouchables , and Mission: Impossible . In keeping with this theme, Clark also reviews the new big-screen version of The A-Team . Enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 586.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Sun, 13 June 2010 DVD Verdict 585 - Ray Harryhausen and Ray Bradbury On another trip to the DVD Verdict archives, Michael uncovers this conversation with animator Ray Harryhausen and author Ray Bradbury -- lifelong friends and cinematic legends. Direct download: 585.mp3 Category: interviews -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Fri, 11 June 2010 DVD Verdict 584 - F This Movie! (Anchorman) Patrick and Doug are back to take on Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 News Team, as Anchorman receives the full F This Movie! treatment. Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. Direct download: 584.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Thu, 10 June 2010 DVD Verdict 583 - The Friday Filibuster (The Official Dice and Cup Game) Dave learns something new in the bathroom. Erich immerses himself in the bizarre world of Larry David. Mac discovers the inherent evil power of the letter "Z." Mike finds similarities between Hitchcock's The Birds to Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez' From Dusk Till Dawn . Yo Gabba Gabba spoofs Indiana Jones. Reviews of The Lightning Thief , Criterion's Mystery Train , and an absolutely stunning Flash Gordon on Blu-ray. The horror that is Snakes on a Train , talking puppies, and the downward spiral of Kristen Bell's career. Most painful death by sword. Who rates movies on the DVR guide? Re-imagining classic paper towel commercials through the eyes of famous directors. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 583.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Wed, 9 June 2010 DVD Verdict 582 - Blast Processing! Not Necessarily Getting Paid Dave and Tim join Erich for the last BLAST PROCESSING! before E3 2010 . After talking about the Halo Reach beta , Super Mario Galaxy 2 , Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands , Splinter Cell: Conviction co-op, Super Street Fighter IV , and Alan Wake , the crew looks forward to next week's game-stravaganza. It's like Christmas Eve in podcast form, except that it's warm outside and you don't have to wear those itchy wool pajamas if you don't want to. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 582.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Tue, 8 June 2010 DVD Verdict 581 - View from the Couch (Mos Eisley Story) It's a tale of woe from a galaxy far, far away, as Star Wars in Concert heads to Edmonton and Kent is too little, too late. Michelle shares her tales of small-town musical theater gone wrong, the Sharks and Jets get ready to rumble with a review of 1961 Oscar winner, West Side Story . Kent gives a brief review of Life , BBC's most recent DVD and Blu-ray release. And just for argument's sake, how long was that Groundhog Day anyway!?!?! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com . Direct download: 581.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Mon, 7 June 2010 DVD Verdict 580 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Dennis Hopper) Clark pays tribute to the late Dennis Hopper by featuring music selections from Giant , True Grit , Hang 'Em High , Cool Hand Luke , Hoosiers , The Pick-Up Artist , Easy Rider , True Romance , Speed , Waterworld , Sleepwalking and Carried Away . In addition, the new sci-fi/horror flick Splice is reviewed. Enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 580.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 5:05pm EST Sun, 6 June 2010 DVD Verdict 579 - IRON MAN co-creator Stan Lee A trip into the DVD Verdict archives unearths a 50-minute breakfast chat with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, recorded just prior to the release of Iron Man on DVD and Blu-ray. Timeless stories, fond memories, and a bit of prophetic prognostication from the father to some of the greatest superheroes of all-time. Direct download: 579.mp3 Category: interviews -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Fri, 4 June 2010 DVD Verdict 578 - F This Movie! (Avatar) Series Premiere! Judge Patrick Bromley cuts loose with his own R-rated look at the world of film. Joined by his friend Doug, the two unleash their claws on James Cameron's Avatar . Direct download: 578.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Thu, 3 June 2010 DVD Verdict 577 - The Friday Filibuster (Tales of Mr. T's Gold Monkey) This week: The boys debrief the slow death of NBC's "Must See Thursday"; Erich gets spooked by Alan Wake ; Mac recalls his Tales of the Gold Monkey ; Dave gets sucked into Larry David's Seinfeld Zone, but remains Undisputed ; Urkel lands on DVD; Mike gets schooled in the proper usage of "Spoiler Alert!"; Television series you can't fathom the appeal for; Rooftop swimming pools; and Dave still hasn't seen The Shawshank Redemption . Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 577.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Wed, 2 June 2010 DVD Verdict 576 - Blast Processing! (Straight Shooters) After a week off, Adam and Steve join Erich ready and raring to talk about Old West blockbuster Red Dead Redemption . The gang keeps the topical train rolling with discussions about spooky shooter Alan Wake , spy-themed RPG Alpha Protocol , and the intergalactic fun of Super Mario Galaxy 2 . Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 576.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Tue, 1 June 2010 DVD Verdict 575 - View from the Couch (It's June already?!) Despite the Dixons' summer preparations hitting several roadblocks, they still find the energy to eulogize Gary Coleman and Dennis Hopper; mourn the departure of Guillermo del Toro from The Hobbit films; review the Billy Wilder classic The Apartment , a Disney '70s favorite The Rescuers , and the Blu-ray presentation of The Music Man . Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com . Direct download: 575.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Mon, 31 May 2010 DVD Verdict 574 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Movie Royalty) This week, Clark pays homage to cinematic royalty, spotlighting musical selections from The Queen , The Lion King , The Princess Diaries , Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves , Anna and the King , One Night with the King , Prince Valiant , A Little Princess , and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (which is also reviewed on the program). Toss on your coronation robes and enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 574.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:00pm EST 1 Follow @dvdverdict Blog Roll DVD Verdict F This Movie! 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Summer vacation begets pre-teen attitude problems for Kent and Michelle, who still find the energy to review Disney's Eight Below , Star Wars in Concert , and Star Trek 's "The Man Trap."

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their official site at ViewFromTheCouch.com .

Mon, 28 June 2010 DVD Verdict 598 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tom Cruise) Clark browses through the career of actor Tom Cruise, spotlighting musical selections from Legend , Born on the Fourth of July , Far and Away , The Last Samurai , Minority Report , Mission: Impossible II , The Firm , Magnolia , and Valkyrie . In addition, the new Cruise vehicle Knight & Day (co-starring Cameron Diaz) is reviewed. Enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 598.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Clark browses through the career of actor Tom Cruise, spotlighting musical selections from Legend , Born on the Fourth of July , Far and Away , The Last Samurai , Minority Report , Mission: Impossible II , The Firm , Magnolia , and Valkyrie . In addition, the new Cruise vehicle Knight & Day (co-starring Cameron Diaz) is reviewed. Enjoy!

Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum .

Sun, 27 June 2010 DVD Verdict 597 - Objection! (Waterworld) Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini continue their crusade to champion the cinematic downtrodden. As if Predator 2 wasn't tough enough, this week the boys attempt to defend the universally reviled Kevin Costner epic Waterworld , with an assist from all-star guest defense attorney, Steve Power. Good luck men. You're going to need it. Direct download: 597.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini continue their crusade to champion the cinematic downtrodden. As if Predator 2 wasn't tough enough, this week the boys attempt to defend the universally reviled Kevin Costner epic Waterworld , with an assist from all-star guest defense attorney, Steve Power. Good luck men. You're going to need it.

Fri, 25 June 2010 DVD Verdict 596 - F This Movie! (Young Guns) Patrick and his co-host Mike saddle up with the Brat Pack to "F" the rousing '80s western -- Young Guns . Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. (Warning: For those with delicate sensibilities, these boys use foul language.) Direct download: 596.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Patrick and his co-host Mike saddle up with the Brat Pack to "F" the rousing '80s western -- Young Guns . Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. (Warning: For those with delicate sensibilities, these boys use foul language.)

Thu, 24 June 2010 DVD Verdict 595 - The Friday Filibuster (Our World Cup Runneth Over) Dave admits his ignorance of Spaghetti Westerns and the rules of professional soccer. Mike immerses himself in the worlds of Gymkata and roller derby. Mac professes his deep ambivalence for Cartoon Network's Unnatural History and disdain towards Secret Life of the American Teenager . Go beyond the lighted stage with Rush . Cinematic Titanic may swim with adults. Play another rousing round of Guess the Plot! And can anything be more entertaining than the conveyor-belt-driven game show Downfall ? Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 595.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Dave admits his ignorance of Spaghetti Westerns and the rules of professional soccer. Mike immerses himself in the worlds of Gymkata and roller derby. Mac professes his deep ambivalence for Cartoon Network's Unnatural History and disdain towards Secret Life of the American Teenager . Go beyond the lighted stage with Rush . Cinematic Titanic may swim with adults. Play another rousing round of Guess the Plot! And can anything be more entertaining than the conveyor-belt-driven game show Downfall ?

Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page .

Wed, 23 June 2010 DVD Verdict 594 - Blast Processing! (E3 2010 Postmortem) The more things change, the more they stay the same... Steve has been handed the keys to the Pixel Verdict family station wagon, and wastes no time joining Dave and Jon in delivering an E3 2010 postmortem, and a discussion of vintage '80s sneakers with lights in the heels. We all like Vanquish and dig on Dead Space 2 . Dave is curious about Metal Gear: Rising , and Steve has high hopes for Bullet Storm . What were our choice picks for this year's biggest game convention? What came out of nowhere to suprise? What tore our still beating hearts out of our collective ribcages and took a big bite before chucking the bloated vascular muscles into the wastebasket? Listen and learn my friends. (Opening Music: Mass Effect main theme, by Jack Wall and Sam Hulick) Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 594.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

The more things change, the more they stay the same...

Steve has been handed the keys to the Pixel Verdict family station wagon, and wastes no time joining Dave and Jon in delivering an E3 2010 postmortem, and a discussion of vintage '80s sneakers with lights in the heels. We all like Vanquish and dig on Dead Space 2 . Dave is curious about Metal Gear: Rising , and Steve has high hopes for Bullet Storm .

What were our choice picks for this year's biggest game convention? What came out of nowhere to suprise? What tore our still beating hearts out of our collective ribcages and took a big bite before chucking the bloated vascular muscles into the wastebasket? Listen and learn my friends.

(Opening Music: Mass Effect main theme, by Jack Wall and Sam Hulick)

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

Tue, 22 June 2010 DVD Verdict 593 - View from the Couch (Hero Up!) The whirling Dixons take a moment from their hectic schedule to breathe and podcast. The Hobbit circles fresh directorial meat. Marvel rebirths the serialized short format. Kent listens to Star Wars in concert while viewing National Geographic, and Michelle drinks a Slurpee while under attack from annoying superheroes. Oh, and a lack of sleep keeps our mom from continuing her five year mission. Maybe next week. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com . Direct download: 593.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

The whirling Dixons take a moment from their hectic schedule to breathe and podcast. The Hobbit circles fresh directorial meat. Marvel rebirths the serialized short format. Kent listens to Star Wars in concert while viewing National Geographic, and Michelle drinks a Slurpee while under attack from annoying superheroes. Oh, and a lack of sleep keeps our mom from continuing her five year mission. Maybe next week.

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com .

Mon, 21 June 2010 DVD Verdict 592 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Wild Wild West) This week, Clark saddles up his horse and rides west, spotlight selections from Red River , The Way West , Lonesome Dove , Into the West , The Comancheros , The Cowboys , The Good, The Bad and The Ugly , and Cimmarron . In addition, Clark reviews the much-reviled Jonah Hex . Enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 592.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

This week, Clark saddles up his horse and rides west, spotlight selections from Red River , The Way West , Lonesome Dove , Into the West , The Comancheros , The Cowboys , The Good, The Bad and The Ugly , and Cimmarron . In addition, Clark reviews the much-reviled Jonah Hex . Enjoy!

Sun, 20 June 2010 DVD Verdict 591 - Objection! (Predator 2) Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini introduce a brand new show to the Verdict lineup -- Objection! , defending the true intelligence of western civilization from the evil that is popular opinion. The first defendant to enter the courtroom is Stephen Hopkins' Predator 2 , whose Rotten Tomatoes fresh rating is 22% and the subject of great ire from movie fans worldwide. This week's Johnnie Cochran on the defense team is Judge Steve Power, who prefers this maligned sequel to the beloved franchise original . Blasphemy! Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 591.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini introduce a brand new show to the Verdict lineup -- Objection! , defending the true intelligence of western civilization from the evil that is popular opinion. The first defendant to enter the courtroom is Stephen Hopkins' Predator 2 , whose Rotten Tomatoes fresh rating is 22% and the subject of great ire from movie fans worldwide. This week's Johnnie Cochran on the defense team is Judge Steve Power, who prefers this maligned sequel to the beloved franchise original . Blasphemy!

Fri, 18 June 2010 DVD Verdict 590 - F This Movie! (The Rocketeer) Patrick and his co-host Alex are here to praise and bury a '90s cult classic -- The Rocketeer -- on this week's F This Movie! . Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. (Those with delicate sensibilities be warned, there is explicit language within.) Direct download: 590.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Patrick and his co-host Alex are here to praise and bury a '90s cult classic -- The Rocketeer -- on this week's F This Movie! . Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. (Those with delicate sensibilities be warned, there is explicit language within.)

Thu, 17 June 2010 DVD Verdict 589 - The Friday Filibuster (Brought to you by The Better Business Bureau...) While Dave is away battling evil cyborg ninjas, Mike recommends a replacement A-Team to a retired MacGyver , Erich harkens back to the glory days of Nintendo from his Life on Mars , and Mac would rather suffer a bloodletting of Ben 10 than sit through Splice again. Plus: Painfully unconvincing martial arts, Moneymaking schemes gone wrong, and Fictional bands. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 589.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

While Dave is away battling evil cyborg ninjas, Mike recommends a replacement A-Team to a retired MacGyver , Erich harkens back to the glory days of Nintendo from his Life on Mars , and Mac would rather suffer a bloodletting of Ben 10 than sit through Splice again. Plus: Painfully unconvincing martial arts, Moneymaking schemes gone wrong, and Fictional bands.

Wed, 16 June 2010 DVD Verdict 588b - Blast Processing! (E3 2010, Part Two) Adam, Steve, and Erich wrap up Pixel Verdict's E3 2010 coverage by tackling Nintendo and Sony's press conferences. The Big N comes on strong with entries in classic game franchises from Metroid to Donkey Kong , Kirby to Zelda , Mario to (gasp) Kid Icarus ?! Plus, they reveal the glasses-free 3D successor to their DS handheld juggernaut--and it's awesome. Meanwhile, Sony pushes their own (more expensive) brand of 3D, reveals the launch line up for the PlayStation Move motion controller, and goes for the game trailer montage record. To hear this podcast in 3D, just cross your eyes for the next hour and twenty minutes. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 588b.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:30pm EST

Adam, Steve, and Erich wrap up Pixel Verdict's E3 2010 coverage by tackling Nintendo and Sony's press conferences. The Big N comes on strong with entries in classic game franchises from Metroid to Donkey Kong , Kirby to Zelda , Mario to (gasp) Kid Icarus ?! Plus, they reveal the glasses-free 3D successor to their DS handheld juggernaut--and it's awesome. Meanwhile, Sony pushes their own (more expensive) brand of 3D, reveals the launch line up for the PlayStation Move motion controller, and goes for the game trailer montage record. To hear this podcast in 3D, just cross your eyes for the next hour and twenty minutes.

Wed, 16 June 2010 DVD Verdict 588a - Blast Processing! (E3 2010, Part One) Jon, Dave, and Erich break down Microsoft's E3 2010 press conference, from the blood-soaked alien landscapes of Halo Reach and Gears of War 3 , to the family friendly line-up for their new motion control device, Kinect. Did this year's presser have all the right moves, or is the newly redesigned Xbox 360's focus on controller-free gaming an Epic Flail? Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 588a.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Jon, Dave, and Erich break down Microsoft's E3 2010 press conference, from the blood-soaked alien landscapes of Halo Reach and Gears of War 3 , to the family friendly line-up for their new motion control device, Kinect. Did this year's presser have all the right moves, or is the newly redesigned Xbox 360's focus on controller-free gaming an Epic Flail?

Tue, 15 June 2010 DVD Verdict 587 - View from the Couch (Where No Mom Has Gone Before) Kent gets his geek on as Disneyland unveils World of Color and announces details on the Star Tours revamp, teases the addition of Marvel superheroes to their parks, explores the Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, and bemoans the absence of a Walt Disney biopic. In non-Disney-related news, Kent uncovers the Mystery of the Gorillas , Michelle fears the remake of '80s horror/comedy Fright Night , and a new segment takes The Dixon family on a five year mission into the realm of Star Trek: The Original Series . Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com . Direct download: 587.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Kent gets his geek on as Disneyland unveils World of Color and announces details on the Star Tours revamp, teases the addition of Marvel superheroes to their parks, explores the Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, and bemoans the absence of a Walt Disney biopic. In non-Disney-related news, Kent uncovers the Mystery of the Gorillas , Michelle fears the remake of '80s horror/comedy Fright Night , and a new segment takes The Dixon family on a five year mission into the realm of Star Trek: The Original Series .

Mon, 14 June 2010 DVD Verdict 586 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (From TV to Film) This week, Clark spotlights music from films based on television shows, offering selections from Maverick , The Addams Family , The Fugitive , The Simpsons Movie , The Avengers , Serenity , The Untouchables , and Mission: Impossible . In keeping with this theme, Clark also reviews the new big-screen version of The A-Team . Enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 586.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

This week, Clark spotlights music from films based on television shows, offering selections from Maverick , The Addams Family , The Fugitive , The Simpsons Movie , The Avengers , Serenity , The Untouchables , and Mission: Impossible . In keeping with this theme, Clark also reviews the new big-screen version of The A-Team . Enjoy!

Sun, 13 June 2010 DVD Verdict 585 - Ray Harryhausen and Ray Bradbury On another trip to the DVD Verdict archives, Michael uncovers this conversation with animator Ray Harryhausen and author Ray Bradbury -- lifelong friends and cinematic legends. Direct download: 585.mp3 Category: interviews -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

On another trip to the DVD Verdict archives, Michael uncovers this conversation with animator Ray Harryhausen and author Ray Bradbury -- lifelong friends and cinematic legends.

Fri, 11 June 2010 DVD Verdict 584 - F This Movie! (Anchorman) Patrick and Doug are back to take on Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 News Team, as Anchorman receives the full F This Movie! treatment. Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. Direct download: 584.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Patrick and Doug are back to take on Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 News Team, as Anchorman receives the full F This Movie! treatment. Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com.

Thu, 10 June 2010 DVD Verdict 583 - The Friday Filibuster (The Official Dice and Cup Game) Dave learns something new in the bathroom. Erich immerses himself in the bizarre world of Larry David. Mac discovers the inherent evil power of the letter "Z." Mike finds similarities between Hitchcock's The Birds to Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez' From Dusk Till Dawn . Yo Gabba Gabba spoofs Indiana Jones. Reviews of The Lightning Thief , Criterion's Mystery Train , and an absolutely stunning Flash Gordon on Blu-ray. The horror that is Snakes on a Train , talking puppies, and the downward spiral of Kristen Bell's career. Most painful death by sword. Who rates movies on the DVR guide? Re-imagining classic paper towel commercials through the eyes of famous directors. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 583.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Dave learns something new in the bathroom. Erich immerses himself in the bizarre world of Larry David. Mac discovers the inherent evil power of the letter "Z." Mike finds similarities between Hitchcock's The Birds to Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez' From Dusk Till Dawn . Yo Gabba Gabba spoofs Indiana Jones. Reviews of The Lightning Thief , Criterion's Mystery Train , and an absolutely stunning Flash Gordon on Blu-ray. The horror that is Snakes on a Train , talking puppies, and the downward spiral of Kristen Bell's career. Most painful death by sword. Who rates movies on the DVR guide? Re-imagining classic paper towel commercials through the eyes of famous directors.

Wed, 9 June 2010 DVD Verdict 582 - Blast Processing! Not Necessarily Getting Paid Dave and Tim join Erich for the last BLAST PROCESSING! before E3 2010 . After talking about the Halo Reach beta , Super Mario Galaxy 2 , Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands , Splinter Cell: Conviction co-op, Super Street Fighter IV , and Alan Wake , the crew looks forward to next week's game-stravaganza. It's like Christmas Eve in podcast form, except that it's warm outside and you don't have to wear those itchy wool pajamas if you don't want to. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 582.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Dave and Tim join Erich for the last BLAST PROCESSING! before E3 2010 . After talking about the Halo Reach beta , Super Mario Galaxy 2 , Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands , Splinter Cell: Conviction co-op, Super Street Fighter IV , and Alan Wake , the crew looks forward to next week's game-stravaganza. It's like Christmas Eve in podcast form, except that it's warm outside and you don't have to wear those itchy wool pajamas if you don't want to.

Tue, 8 June 2010 DVD Verdict 581 - View from the Couch (Mos Eisley Story) It's a tale of woe from a galaxy far, far away, as Star Wars in Concert heads to Edmonton and Kent is too little, too late. Michelle shares her tales of small-town musical theater gone wrong, the Sharks and Jets get ready to rumble with a review of 1961 Oscar winner, West Side Story . Kent gives a brief review of Life , BBC's most recent DVD and Blu-ray release. And just for argument's sake, how long was that Groundhog Day anyway!?!?! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com . Direct download: 581.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

It's a tale of woe from a galaxy far, far away, as Star Wars in Concert heads to Edmonton and Kent is too little, too late. Michelle shares her tales of small-town musical theater gone wrong, the Sharks and Jets get ready to rumble with a review of 1961 Oscar winner, West Side Story . Kent gives a brief review of Life , BBC's most recent DVD and Blu-ray release. And just for argument's sake, how long was that Groundhog Day anyway!?!?!

Mon, 7 June 2010 DVD Verdict 580 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Dennis Hopper) Clark pays tribute to the late Dennis Hopper by featuring music selections from Giant , True Grit , Hang 'Em High , Cool Hand Luke , Hoosiers , The Pick-Up Artist , Easy Rider , True Romance , Speed , Waterworld , Sleepwalking and Carried Away . In addition, the new sci-fi/horror flick Splice is reviewed. Enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 580.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 5:05pm EST

Clark pays tribute to the late Dennis Hopper by featuring music selections from Giant , True Grit , Hang 'Em High , Cool Hand Luke , Hoosiers , The Pick-Up Artist , Easy Rider , True Romance , Speed , Waterworld , Sleepwalking and Carried Away . In addition, the new sci-fi/horror flick Splice is reviewed. Enjoy!

Sun, 6 June 2010 DVD Verdict 579 - IRON MAN co-creator Stan Lee A trip into the DVD Verdict archives unearths a 50-minute breakfast chat with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, recorded just prior to the release of Iron Man on DVD and Blu-ray. Timeless stories, fond memories, and a bit of prophetic prognostication from the father to some of the greatest superheroes of all-time. Direct download: 579.mp3 Category: interviews -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

A trip into the DVD Verdict archives unearths a 50-minute breakfast chat with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, recorded just prior to the release of Iron Man on DVD and Blu-ray. Timeless stories, fond memories, and a bit of prophetic prognostication from the father to some of the greatest superheroes of all-time.

Fri, 4 June 2010 DVD Verdict 578 - F This Movie! (Avatar) Series Premiere! Judge Patrick Bromley cuts loose with his own R-rated look at the world of film. Joined by his friend Doug, the two unleash their claws on James Cameron's Avatar . Direct download: 578.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Series Premiere! Judge Patrick Bromley cuts loose with his own R-rated look at the world of film. Joined by his friend Doug, the two unleash their claws on James Cameron's Avatar .

Thu, 3 June 2010 DVD Verdict 577 - The Friday Filibuster (Tales of Mr. T's Gold Monkey) This week: The boys debrief the slow death of NBC's "Must See Thursday"; Erich gets spooked by Alan Wake ; Mac recalls his Tales of the Gold Monkey ; Dave gets sucked into Larry David's Seinfeld Zone, but remains Undisputed ; Urkel lands on DVD; Mike gets schooled in the proper usage of "Spoiler Alert!"; Television series you can't fathom the appeal for; Rooftop swimming pools; and Dave still hasn't seen The Shawshank Redemption . Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page . Direct download: 577.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

This week: The boys debrief the slow death of NBC's "Must See Thursday"; Erich gets spooked by Alan Wake ; Mac recalls his Tales of the Gold Monkey ; Dave gets sucked into Larry David's Seinfeld Zone, but remains Undisputed ; Urkel lands on DVD; Mike gets schooled in the proper usage of "Spoiler Alert!"; Television series you can't fathom the appeal for; Rooftop swimming pools; and Dave still hasn't seen The Shawshank Redemption .

Wed, 2 June 2010 DVD Verdict 576 - Blast Processing! (Straight Shooters) After a week off, Adam and Steve join Erich ready and raring to talk about Old West blockbuster Red Dead Redemption . The gang keeps the topical train rolling with discussions about spooky shooter Alan Wake , spy-themed RPG Alpha Protocol , and the intergalactic fun of Super Mario Galaxy 2 . Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum . Direct download: 576.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

After a week off, Adam and Steve join Erich ready and raring to talk about Old West blockbuster Red Dead Redemption . The gang keeps the topical train rolling with discussions about spooky shooter Alan Wake , spy-themed RPG Alpha Protocol , and the intergalactic fun of Super Mario Galaxy 2 .

Tue, 1 June 2010 DVD Verdict 575 - View from the Couch (It's June already?!) Despite the Dixons' summer preparations hitting several roadblocks, they still find the energy to eulogize Gary Coleman and Dennis Hopper; mourn the departure of Guillermo del Toro from The Hobbit films; review the Billy Wilder classic The Apartment , a Disney '70s favorite The Rescuers , and the Blu-ray presentation of The Music Man . Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle . And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com . Direct download: 575.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

Despite the Dixons' summer preparations hitting several roadblocks, they still find the energy to eulogize Gary Coleman and Dennis Hopper; mourn the departure of Guillermo del Toro from The Hobbit films; review the Billy Wilder classic The Apartment , a Disney '70s favorite The Rescuers , and the Blu-ray presentation of The Music Man .

Mon, 31 May 2010 DVD Verdict 574 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Movie Royalty) This week, Clark pays homage to cinematic royalty, spotlighting musical selections from The Queen , The Lion King , The Princess Diaries , Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves , Anna and the King , One Night with the King , Prince Valiant , A Little Princess , and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (which is also reviewed on the program). Toss on your coronation robes and enjoy! Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum . Direct download: 574.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:00pm EST

This week, Clark pays homage to cinematic royalty, spotlighting musical selections from The Queen , The Lion King , The Princess Diaries , Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves , Anna and the King , One Night with the King , Prince Valiant , A Little Princess , and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (which is also reviewed on the program). Toss on your coronation robes and enjoy!

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