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Sat, 31 December 2011 DVD Verdict 996 - Blast Processing (Say Goodbye to 2011) Join Steve, Jon, and Kev as they deliver the end of year goods. Snazzy non-awards are handed out to the best of 2011 as voted by you the readers! The boys then lay out their own top fives (and honorable mentions), before unanimously agreeing on Blast Processing's Game of the Year . There's also a little talk of what looks good in 2012. Direct download: 996.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 5:00am EST Fri, 30 December 2011 DVD Verdict 995 - F This Movie! (Erika's Favorite Movies) In a blatant case of nepotism, Patrick interviews Erika (his life-shmoop), in a quest to unearth five of her favorite movies (not her Top 5, mind you, because that's far too limiting): Ghostbusters , Goodfellas , Boogie Nights , Hoop Dreams , The Royal Tenenbaums . Just be aware you'll have to listen to fawning over George Clooney and Tom Cruise first. That Patrick just can't control his adoration. Direct download: 995.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:30am EST Tue, 27 December 2011 DVD Verdict 994 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Music from the films of Charlize Theron) This week, we offer up a smattering of music from the films of actress Charlize Theron. You'll hear melodies from The Cider House Rules , Mighty Joe Young , The Devil's Advocate , Sweet November , The Yards , The Italian Job , Men of Honor , In the Valley of Elah , and Sleepwalking . Plus! Clark visits his local arthouse and catches up with Shame , My Week with Marilyn , and Young Adult . Direct download: 994.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 26 December 2011 DVD Verdict 993 - Entertainment Docket for December 26 Melissa finds The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo exceeds expectations. Michael spends Christmas Eve at Disneyland. Plus! A glut of '70s and '80s television and '90s cult classic movies arrives on Netflix and Hulu. Another year of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Trent Reznor the film composer returns to CD. New books from Dean Koontz, The View 's Elizabeth Hasslebeck, and "the sexy" Suzanne Sommers. Massive hype generated by trailers for The Dark Knight Rises , The Hobbit , and Ridley Scott's Prometheus . And a dose of celebrity banality. Happy New Year! Direct download: 993.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:00am EST Fri, 23 December 2011 DVD Verdict 992 - The Friday Filibuster (Lay off the Figgy Pudding!) Basking in the glow of Peter Jackson's trailer for The Hobbit and pitifully attempting to decipher Tom Hardy's Bane monologue, Mac seeks Dave's blessing to imbibe on He-Man and The Masters of the Universe , Dave is disappointed with the Dexter season finale, and Erich doesn't have access to Willow . Reviews of Young Justice , The Simpsons: Season 14 , and Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects . Plus! Favorite fake Seinfeld movies, Memorable beards, Famous aliases, and Supervillains with speech impediments. Direct download: 992.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:00am EST Thu, 22 December 2011 DVD Verdict 991 - F This Movie! (Erich's Favorite Movies) Patrick interviews Erich about his favorite movies of all time, including Annie Hall , The Graduate , This is Spinal Tap , Rushmore , and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World . Direct download: 991.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 6:00am EST Wed, 21 December 2011 DVD Verdict 990 - View from the Couch (Unconventional Christmas) Kent and Michelle's bi-weekly odyssey continues with this year's unconventional Christmas episode: reviews of Die Hard , The Sound of Music , three vintage Canadian animated films, a statistical breakdown of the Christmas holiday, and a visit from Old Saint Nick. Yippee Kay Yay, Mister Mistletoe! Direct download: 990.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 5:00am EST Tue, 20 December 2011 DVD Verdict 989 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Christmas Special) This week, Clark gets into the holiday spirit by offering a full hour of film music from Christmas movies. You'll hear selections from Blizzard , The Nightmare Before Christmas , Home Alone , A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas , Scrooged , Love Actually , A Charlie Brown Christmas , Jack Frost , and The Polar Express . Direct download: 989.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 19 December 2011 DVD Verdict 988 - Entertainment Docket for December 19 Another exciting week of entertainment is on tap, as Melissa learns what happens in The Booth at the End , Michael learns valuable Christmas lessons from Fat Albert and Mr. Magoo. Plus! Sherlock Holmes and the mystery of the dwindling box office, the arrival of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , a rundown of festive holiday week television, new arrivals on Netflix Instant and Hulu Plus, Austin Powers is making his way to Broadway, The Lord of The Rings gets the Lego treatment, your weekly celebrity scanner report, and much more. Direct download: 988.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:00pm EST Sun, 18 December 2011 DVD Verdict 987 - Blast Processing! (Best of 2011) This week's episode sees more talk of Skyrim , as Kev puts the final nail into the main quest. Meanwhile, Jon gets his Smackdown on with WWE 12 , and Steve continues his hate march against the Nintendo 3DS. Plus! The boys finish out 2011 with talk of their favourite gaming moments. Direct download: 987.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 6:00am EST Fri, 16 December 2011 DVD Verdict 986 - The Friday Filibuster (Little Podcast on the Prairie) Dave and Mac return to the glory days, when it was just the two of them huddled around a roaring fire and open mic. This week's hot topics include X-Men vs. The Avengers , comic books in the digital age, embedding stealth pilots in hit series, reviewing the french thriller Point Blank on Blu-ray and the latest Ben 10 DVD release, action scenes on trains, and fights scenes in bathrooms. Direct download: 986.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:00am EST Thu, 15 December 2011 DVD Verdict 985 - F This Movie! (The Halloween Franchise) For those of you already overdosing on Christmas cheer, we offer some much needed counter-programming. Join Patrick and Mike as they freebase all eight movies in the original Halloween franchise, beginning with John Carpenter's 1978 classic, and ending with Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Katee Sackhoff, and Tyra Banks taking down Michael Myers one last time. Direct download: 985.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 5:30am EST Tue, 13 December 2011 DVD Verdict 984 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Jerry Fielding) This week, Clark explores the music of the late Jerry Fielding, offering selections from The Wild Bunch , Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia , The Outfit , Super Cops , Chato's Land , The Big Sleep , The Black Bird , and The Gauntlet . In addition, a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed. Direct download: 984.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 12 December 2011 DVD Verdict 983 - Entertainment Docket for December 12 Melissa spends quality comedic time across the pond. Michael sits down with the cast of Community . The box office tanks hard but looks to rebound with a big season. A rundown of this week's Christmas TV specials. James Bond returns to Netflix Instant with Pierce Brosnan in tow. Getting down with OPP 20 years later. Elisabeth Sladen releases a posthumous autobiography. Lindsay Lohan brings her disaster tour to Hawaii. And The 100 Hottest Women of All Time ... Really?! Direct download: 983.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:00am EST Fri, 9 December 2011 DVD Verdict 982 - The Friday Filibuster (Super Committee Assemble!) Erich acquaints himself with Being Human . Daryl finds Deadwood doesn't live up to the hype. Michael finds The Iron Lady has a heart of gold. Dan streams Community . Mac finishes Assassins Creed . Dave gets knocked out by Warrior . Plus! Movie word association, Irritating kids in Christmas movies, Mini DVD and Blu-ray Holiday Gift Guide, Severed heads that spring back to life, and Casting the worst actor to play Khan in Star Trek 2 . Direct download: 982.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:30am EST Thu, 8 December 2011 DVD Verdict 981 - F This Movie! (Reindeer Games Commentary) Ho-Ho-Ho! Hey boys and girls, Santa has a special treat for you this year. Our movie elves -- Patrick, Doug, and JB -- have recorded a special audio commentary to one of Santa's favorite Christmas movies... John Frankenheimer's Reindeer Games ! So get yourself situated in front of the TV, bring the movie up on Netflix Instant Streaming , and join Rudolph and me for a rip-snortin' good time. Direct download: 981.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Wed, 7 December 2011 DVD Verdict 980 - View from the Couch (Tweeting is for the Birds) The dynamic Edmonton duo return with a winter weather update. Kent taps his massive Christmas TV specials collection (Spongebob, Shrek, Bugs Bunny, How to Train Your Dragon). Michelle talks 2011 television ( Prime Suspect , Falling Skies ). And we wrap with a look ahead to Pixar's Brave , Disney's John Carter . Direct download: 980.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST Tue, 6 December 2011 DVD Verdict 979 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Guitar Spotlight) This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the guitar, offering selections from Once Upon a Time in the West , Deadfall , Spanglish , Under Fire , Taking Woodstock , Brokeback Mountain , 3:10 to Yuma , Norma Rae , P.S. I Love You , and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides . In addition, The Muppets , Hugo , and a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed. Direct download: 979.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:00am EST Mon, 5 December 2011 DVD Verdict 978 - Entertainment Docket for December 5 A snowed-in Melissa revists Jonathan Winters and Bonnie Hunt in the short-lived series Davis Rules . Michael gets to know Margaret Thatcher via Meryl Streep's The Iron Lady . The Dragon Tattoo Trilogy gets an extended TV mini-series treatment. A big week for British comedy on Netflix Instant. Community finds a new home on Hulu Plus. A rapid rundown of this week's Christmas-themed television. Richard Branson's new book says "Screw business as usual!" Amy Winehouse lives on in new music. Brad Pitt saves a man's life. And more wretched Kardashian news. Direct download: 978.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:00am EST Sun, 4 December 2011 DVD Verdict 977 - Blast Processing! (Nintendo Hatefest) On this week's episode, the boys stop talking about Skyrim (briefly) to share some thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword . Then there's the usual Bethesda love and some news, before everything degenerates into a Nintendo hate-fest when Jon asks, "What would you do to save the 3DS?" Direct download: 977.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 2:30am EST Fri, 2 December 2011 DVD Verdict 976 - The Friday Filibuster (Over the River and Through the Woods) Mac thrills to a Wonder Woman that never was, Erich reaches puberty while reading a book, and Dave loves his Kindle. Reviews of Being Human (US): Season One , Mission: Impossible '88 , Meet Me in St. Louis (Blu-ray) , and Smallville: Season Ten (Blu-ray) . Plus! Overly complicated schemes, Alternate sledding devices, and Fictional game shows. Direct download: 976.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:30am EST Thu, 1 December 2011 DVD Verdict 975 - F This Movie! (F Everything!) A broken laptop throws Patrick and Doug into an alternate universe where the resulting conversation is a pop culture, stream of consciousness explosion that's going to be a bitch to clean up. Direct download: 975.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:30am EST Tue, 29 November 2011 DVD Verdict 974 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark presents another batch of new and recent film score releases, featuring selections from Funeral Home , Forever Young , Gremlins , Rampage , The Debt , Dolphin Tale , Immortals , and Real Steel . Plus! A review of Alexander Payne's The Descendants . Direct download: 974.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 28 November 2011 DVD Verdict 973 - Entertainment Docket for November 28 Michael and Melissa dive head first into the holiday season with reviews of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy and My Week With Marilyn , glittery vampire births causing seizures, the arbitrary abuse of labeling a film NC-17, a rundown of this week's TV Christmas specials, new films to watch for on Netflix Instant, Angry Birds attack the publishing world, a Kardashian loses Dancing with the Stars , and the Dark Knight ages rapidly in his final chapter. Direct download: 973.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:30am EST Mon, 28 November 2011 DVD Verdict 972 - Blast Processing! (What's a Zelda?) On this week's episode of Blast Processing, the boys ignore all these great new releases like Zelda: Skyward Sword , Assassin's Creed: Revelations , and Saint's Row: The Third , in order to gush some more over Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim , and other games that do not have colons in their titles. There's also news, Uncharted 3 disappointment, and some King of Fighters XIII talk for those who may care. All 4 of you. Direct download: 972.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 4:30am EST Fri, 25 November 2011 DVD Verdict 971 - Objection! (Thanksgiving Special) A court order forces Dan, Dave, and Mac out of retirement to defend the Old White Man Cabal from the countless cinematic examples of victimized badass indigenous people -- Jaguar Paw, Wind in his Hair, Mola Ram, Mani, Wicket the Ewok, Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, Chingachgook, Lieutenant Mike Harrigan, Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hill, Vohnkar, Chief Bromden. Direct download: 971.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST Thu, 24 November 2011 DVD Verdict 970 - F This Movie! (The Muppet Movies) Patrick and Erich forge a rainbow connection, during a stay at the Happiness Hotel on their way to New York City. It's a long way from Sesame Street to the Magic Store, boys. I hope you packed replacement felt and google eyes. Direct download: 970.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST Wed, 23 November 2011 DVD Verdict 969 - View from the Couch (Your Holiday Movies Road Map) Michelle pays tribute to a retiring Regis Philbin, Kent stages a Shrek -a-thon, Paramount reboots Lara Croft, Elizabeth Shue joins C.S.I. , and a road map to plan your holidays at the movies. Direct download: 969.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:30am EST Tue, 22 November 2011 DVD Verdict 968 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Family Movies from Esteemed Directors) This week, Clark spotlights music from family movies made by esteemed directors. You'll hear tunes from Happy Feet , E.T. , How the Grinch Stole Christmas , Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Fantastic Mr. Fox , Where the Wild Things Are , and Hugo . Plus, some thoughts on Happy Feet Two . Direct download: 968.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:30am EST Mon, 21 November 2011 DVD Verdict 967 - Entertainment Docket for November 21 Michael and Melissa prepare you for a very Gaga Thanksgiving week with more entertainment than you can shake a turkey leg at. Twilight makes more money in a weekend than some countries generate in a year. The Muppets get rebooted. Michelle Williams channels Marilyn Monroe. Super 8 shines on Blu-ray. Doctor Who shortchanges early adopters. NBC mistreats the smartest show on TV. Netflix makes a game-changing deal. Investigating the death of Natalie Wood 30 years after the fact. And another Hollywood marriage fails. (Big surprise). Direct download: 967.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:30am EST Fri, 18 November 2011 DVD Verdict 966 - The Friday Filibuster (Breaking the Geek Barometer) Mac starts watching Community , Erich rages against the NBC machine, Dave sacrifices his life to the world of Skyrim , and Steve pops his inadvertently sleazy cherry. Plus! Fantasy characters you would hate to play in an RPG, Scenes from a cemetery, Signs of the zodiac, and Actors whom you've seen criminally few of their movies. Direct download: 966.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:30am EST Thu, 17 November 2011 DVD Verdict 965 - F This Movie! (The Mist) Celebrating their 25th F This Movie! collaboration, Patrick and JB cut through the pea soup that is Frank Darabont's The Mist ; postulate on conspiracy theories, ironic climaxes, and religion in movies ; and agree that denial is a powerful thing. Direct download: 965.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:30am EST Tue, 15 November 2011 DVD Verdict 964 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The FBI) This week, Clark offers up music from films which prominently feature the FBI. You'll hear selections from Public Enemies , The Silence of the Lambs , The Siege , Breach , Donnie Brasco , The Rock , and Catch Me If You Can . Plus, in keeping with the theme, his review of Clint Eastwood's sluggish biopic J. Edgar . Direct download: 964.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:30am EST Mon, 14 November 2011 DVD Verdict 963 - Entertainment Docket for November 14 Michael and Melissa are back in the saddle for a look at your week in entertainment. Adam Sandler vs. an animated cat, the beginning of the end of The Twilight Saga , new Sylvester and Tweety, Oscars no good horrible very bad 48 hrs, Donald Glover does stand-up, Tom Hanks goes to community college, The Office UK comes to Netflix streaming, the Duggars get pregnant again, Quentin Tarantino assembles the greatest cast in history, Bring It On goes Broadway, even more Wimpy Kid , how much famous authors actually write themselves, and much more. Direct download: 963.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:00am EST Sat, 12 November 2011 DVD Verdict 962 - Blast Processing! (Skyrimming) This week, the boys grab their axes and chainmail and get lost in the Misty Mountains, Mead Halls, and loose Women of SKYRIM ! There may be talk of other games, but it all seems futile and without merit after experiencing Bethesda's latest Elder Scrolls epic. Direct download: 962.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 1:00am EST Fri, 11 November 2011 DVD Verdict 961 - The Friday Filibuster (Veterans Day Extravaganza) Michael feels J. Edgar sucks. Erich catches up on FX's American Horror Story and NBC's Community . Mac compares Once Upon a Time and Grimm to DC Comics' Fables . Reviews of Scrooge , Scrooged , MST3K XXII , Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere: 15th Anniversary , Roswell: Aliens Attack . Plus! Secret passages, Non-lethal weapons, When familiar aliens attack, and Revamping the Oscars. Direct download: 961.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:30am EST Thu, 10 November 2011 DVD Verdict 960 - F This Movie! (Juno) You'll have to pardon Patrick and Alex. They're suffering from a hipster contact high while f-ing the brains out of Jason Reitman, Diablo Cody, and Juno . I just hope they used protection. Direct download: 960.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:30am EST Wed, 9 November 2011 DVD Verdict 959 - View from the Couch (A Grim Fear of New Muppets) A very busy Kent and Michelle settle into a twice monthly schedule, meaning each new episode is packed with twice entertainment. This week: What to expect from the holiday movie season, reviews of Puss in Boots and The Muppet Movie , reviving The Muppets for a new generation, fall television report card thus far, comparing/contrasting Grimm and Once Upon a Time , and psychoanalyzing Kent's fear of strong females. Direct download: 959.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST Tue, 8 November 2011 DVD Verdict 958 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark explores another batch of new and recent releases, offering musical selections from Puss in Boots , The Rum Diary , In Time , A Dangerous Method , My Week with Marilyn , The Artist , and War Horse . Clark also offers his thoughts on the new Brett Ratner comedy Tower Heist , and a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 958.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:00am EST Mon, 7 November 2011 DVD Verdict 957 - Entertainment Docket for November 7 Verdict's look ahead to the week in entertainment returns with Michael and Melissa bringing you the best of film, television, DVD, Blu-ray, internet streaming, celebrity news, and more. This week: Eddie Murphy's towering inferno, notable TV guest stars, Hulu Plus vs. Netflix vs. Amazon Prime, reviews of Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 2 and Clint Eastwood's snoozer J. Edgar , and purging the Kardashian plague. Direct download: 957.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:30am EST Sat, 5 November 2011 DVD Verdict 956 - Blast Processing! (Naughty dog...) This week, our boys spread a little love all over Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece, Uncharted 3 ! The usual suspects also return: Batman, Deus Ex, Dark Souls, and Call of Duty. Don't miss our in-depth roundtable on classic linear scripted experiences vs. emergent gameplay, and why we think the two can co-exist. Trust me, it's a lot more exciting than it sounds. Direct download: 956.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Fri, 4 November 2011 DVD Verdict 955 - The Friday Filibuster (Everything's better on stilts) As the New England team digs out from a Halloween snowstorm, Daryl steps in to catch us up on Parks and Rec , Mac survives Marvel Comic's Spider Island , and Dave leads the charge on hot new video game releases. Reviews of A Serbian Film , In a Glass Cage , Dracula 2000 , and The Change-Up . Plus! Terrible dubbing, Least favorite sports movie, and Wacky lawyers. Direct download: 955.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:30am EST Thu, 3 November 2011 DVD Verdict 954 - F This Movie! (Hostel, Parts I and II) Despite an invitation from the Elite Hunting Club, Patrick and Alex decided against traveling to Slovakia for "rest and relaxation." Instead, they've decided to stay home and soundly F Eli Roth and his depraved films Hostel and Hostel: Part II . Direct download: 954.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Tue, 1 November 2011 DVD Verdict 953 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Franz Waxman) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Golden Age composer Franz Waxman, offering sweeping selections from Prince Valiant , Rebecca , Objective, Burma! , Suspicion , Untamed , Demetrius and the Gladiators , Anne of the Indies , The Silver Chalice , and Sunset Boulevard . Direct download: 953.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:30am EST Sat, 29 October 2011 DVD Verdict 952 - Blast Processing! (What, no Skyrim?) On this week's episode, all three of the boys still love Batman: Arkham City , while Steve spends some quality time with Battlefield 3 , and Jon plays some Kirby , Kev decides to take his chances as some sort of harpoon wielding cloud whale thing. Being topical and all, we also sound the drums of doom for Nintendo, what with all their recent financial woes. Rated M for Mature. Direct download: 952.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 2:30pm EST Sat, 29 October 2011 DVD Verdict 951 - The Friday Filibuster (2011 Halloween Special) It's an unintentional Halloween episode, as Mac reacquaints himself with Freddy Krueger, Erich leverages Netflix to consume Paranormal Activity 1 and 2 , and Dave is enjoying the new season of Dexter . Reviews of Winnie the Pooh , Halloween 6-8 , and Ghost Adventures . Plus! Classic bedsheet ghosts, Wolves, and Master Yoda answers your Halloween questions. Direct download: 951.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:00pm EST Thu, 27 October 2011 DVD Verdict 950 - F This Movie! (American Psycho) Patrick and Doug get naked with Christian Bale to return some videotapes, drink fine Chardonnay, murder some neighbors, and dissect American Psycho . Direct download: 950.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Wed, 26 October 2011 DVD Verdict 949 - View from the Couch (2011 Halloween Special) Back from the dead, Kent and Michelle recap their insane life before diving into a discussion of urban legends, and reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides , the Universal classic Creature from the Black Lagoon , and John Carpenter's The Thing . Direct download: 949.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 6:30am EST Tue, 25 October 2011 DVD Verdict 948 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (2011 Halloween Special) With Halloween approaching, Clark spotlights another batch of nerve-jangling horror movie music, offering selections from Hellbound: Hellraiser II , Prince of Darkness , The Mephisto Waltz , Snow White: A Tale of Terror , The Grudge 2 , Shrunken Heads , Freddy vs. Jason , A Lizard in a Woman's Skin , Dexter , Lord of Illusions , Scream 2 , End of Days , and A Nightmare on Elm Street . Direct download: 948.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Sat, 22 October 2011 DVD Verdict 947 - Blast Processing! (Batshit Crazy) This week's BLAST PROCESSING takes our boys to Gotham City for some thoughts on Batman's latest video game outing. There's also talk of racing fast cars, the dirty cyberpunk future, '80s cartoons that would make awesome games, poutine, and Tony Scott: The Video Game. We don't understand it either. Failure to curb Jon's penchant for F-bombs means this bad boy is Rated 'M' for Mature. Direct download: 947.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 5:30am EST Fri, 21 October 2011 DVD Verdict 946 - The Friday Filibuster (Vacationing in Arkham City) Even though Dave has taken ill, it will not stop him and Erich from immersing themselves in the new video game Arkham City . Mac is looking forward to the steam punk version of The Three Musketeers . Excitement surrounds Season Two of The Walking Dead . Reviews of Batman: Year One , The Frighteners (Blu-ray) , and Freerunner (Blu-ray) . Plus! Dangerous nerds, Watching movies-within-a-movie, and a bonus Lightning Round: Movies that start with a vowel. Go! Direct download: 946.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:00am EST Thu, 20 October 2011 DVD Verdict 945 - F This Movie! (Music Box Massacre 2011) Patrick and JB once again venture into the maw of the Music Box Massacre and live to tell about it. 13 movies. 24 hours. This is their story, in their own shell-shocked, sleep deprived words. Direct download: 945.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Tue, 18 October 2011 DVD Verdict 944 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Grab Bag) It's another musical grab bag, as Clark spotlights a random assortment of film music selections: I Capture the Castle , The Unsaid , Soldier , Tin Man , Live and Let Die , The Stunt Man , Forever Amber , The Driver , Apt Pupil , The Virgin Suicides , and a piece from Christopher Young's An Unfinished Life rejected score. Plus, reviews of The Tree of Life , Horrible Bosses , Terri , and Lars von Trier's polarizing sci-fi flick Melancholia . Direct download: 944.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 5:30am EST Sat, 15 October 2011 DVD Verdict 943 - The Return of Blast Processing! Indian Summer Vacation is over! Blast Processing is back with talk of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Rage, Dark Souls, Steve Jobs, High Def Remakes, and a round of Whiskey shots (purely celebratory, of course). Rated M for Mature! Direct download: 943.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 4:00am EST Fri, 14 October 2011 DVD Verdict 942 - The Friday Filibuster (Man Service) Dave plays midwife to The Howling Reborn . Erich Attacks the Block with his Troll Hunting. Mac finds V: Season Two to be an American Horror Story . Josh pops his Psycho Kickboxer cherry with The Punisher. Plus! Memorable collapses, Rapid transit, Secrets in the attic, and Characters known only by their first names. Direct download: 942.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:30pm EST Thu, 13 October 2011 DVD Verdict 941 - F These Zombie Movies! They're coming to get you, Patrick and JB, so you better hurry up and F these zombie movies before it's too late. Mwahahahahaha! ((crunch)) Direct download: 941.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 11:00am EST Mon, 10 October 2011 DVD Verdict 940 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1960) Clark jumps into his musical time machine once again and travels back to the year 1960, offering selections from Purple Noon , From the Terrace , Psycho , Spartacus , The Apartment , Cimmaron , La Dolce Vita , and appropriately enough The Time Machine . Direct download: 940.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:30pm EST Mon, 10 October 2011 DVD Verdict 939 - Objection! (Horrific Video Game Adaptations) Contrarian a-hole authoritarians Dave and Dan return with a Ron Swanson update before settling into an in-depth discussion of terrifying Hollywood adaptations of video games for television and film -- The Super Mario Bros. Super Show , Captain N: The Gamemaster , Pac-Man , Dragon's Lair , Street Fighter , Mortal Kombat , Resident Evil , Tomb Raider , DOOM , and more. The bigger question: Is it even possible to create a worthwhile translation from game to film? Speculation centers on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Halo . Direct download: 939.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:30am EST Fri, 7 October 2011 DVD Verdict 938 - The Friday Filibuster (Casually Racist) This week, the boys ponder the validity of Columbus Day. Mac asks the question, "Can you murder a robot?" Erich gets into Deadwood . Dave stops short of saying he loves Terra Nova . NBC Comedies redeem themselves in Week 2. Reviews of Submarine , The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway (Blu-ray) , Fast Five (Blu-ray) , and the house pet ghost-hunting reality series The Haunted . Plus! Flying right at you, Missing body parts, and Broken necks. Direct download: 938.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST Thu, 6 October 2011 DVD Verdict 937 - F This Movie! (Sleepaway Camp) Join Patrick, Doug, Mike, and JB as they kick off their month-long Halloween celebration by spending a quiet evening in the woods at SLEEPAWAY CAMP recording their first feature-length commentary. It's the ultimate horror show and tell with an M. Night Shama-lama-ding-dong twist! Direct download: 937.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 6:30am EST Wed, 5 October 2011 DVD Verdict 936 - View from the Couch (Re-Imagine This!) Global Warming descends up Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle prepare for Canadian Thanksgiving, the oddities of High School reunions, bringing television series back from the dead, October movies, reviews of ABC's Pan Am and Revenge , Fox's Terra Nova , CBS' Two Broke Girls , and NBC's Prime Suspect . Direct download: 936.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:00am EST Tue, 4 October 2011 DVD Verdict 935 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (I Gotta Fever) This week, Clark coughs up some music from films about sickness and disease, offering selections from Iris , Dying Young , Medicine Man , Shadowlands , Outbreak , and Stepmom . In addition, the cancer-themed comedy/drama 50/50 is reviewed alongside a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 935.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:30am EST Fri, 30 September 2011 DVD Verdict 934 - The Friday Filibuster (The Transparent Cash Grab) This week, Erich breaks bread with Breaking Bad , Mac ensconces himself within Castle , and Dave covers his Fall TV favorites. Reviews of Terra Nova , Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Blu-ray) , Thor (Blu-ray) , The Naked Gun (Blu-ray) , Jake and the Neverland Pirates , and Barbie: Princess Charm School . Plus! Faulty Gremlins memories and Fall-related tomfoolery. Direct download: 934.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:00am EST Thu, 29 September 2011 DVD Verdict 933 - F This Movie! (Napoleon Dynamite) Bowing to peer pressure, Patrick and Alex time travel back to 2004 to shave their heads, cast a protective spell over Loch Ness, hunt Alaskan wolverines, tame a wild honeymoon stallion, master the art of Rex Kwan Do, and F the heck out of Napoleon Dynamite . Gosh! Direct download: 933.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:00am EST Wed, 28 September 2011 DVD Verdict 932 - View from the Couch (My So-Called Tragic Life) Kent and Michelle return with tips from The Jack Handy School of Parenting , how not to attend your High School Reunion, Disneyland dons its Halloween costume, James Cameron buys Disney theme park real estate, The Lion King goes high def and 3D, Kent refuses to believe The Help has grossed $154 Million, and reviews of CBS' A Person of Interest and a retooled C.S.I. with Ted Danson. Direct download: 932.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST Fri, 23 September 2011 DVD Verdict 931 - The Friday Filibuster (Behind the Scenes at DVD Verdict) A unique show this week, in that Dave interviews Michael about the inner workings of DVD Verdict, which then devolves into a discussion of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's key role in Transformers: Dark of the Moon , why Verdict didn't get Star Wars (Blu-ray) to review, and a review of Tucker and Dale vs. Evil . Direct download: 931.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:30am EST Thu, 22 September 2011 DVD Verdict 930 - F This Movie! (Gremlins) We screwed up. Patrick and Erich are wet, bathed in bright light, and just finished a midnight buffet. Now you're going to be forced to listen to them talk ad nauseam about Joe Dante, Gremlins , and Gremlins 2 . We apologize in advance. Direct download: 930.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:00am EST Wed, 21 September 2011 DVD Verdict 929 - View from the Couch (Easily Annoyed) Kent and Michelle debrief the Emmys (and butcher talent names), add their voice to the growing Glee backlash, review the new Syfy channel series Alphas and The CW's Secret Circle , and speculate about the forthcoming Fox series Terra Nova . Direct download: 929.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:30am EST Tue, 20 September 2011 DVD Verdict 928 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Bill Conti) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Oscar-winning composer Bill Conti, offering selections from The Karate Kid , the Rocky franchise , The Right Stuff , Blood In, Blood Out , An Unmarried Woman , Uncle Joe Shannon , Dynasty , and Escape to Victory . Plus! A reviews of the Ryan Gosling flick Drive and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 928.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 10:00am EST Mon, 19 September 2011 DVD Verdict 927 - Objection! (Hollywood Conceits that Drive Us Insane) Dave and Dan welcome a star-studded lineup to hash through a list of movie and television idioms, tropes, and conventions that drive them up a wall -- The Scooby-Doo Conceit , Hacking the Gibson , Computers are Magic , Death by Consumer Electronics , The 360-degree Camera Pan , The Boss Hogg Effect , Running from the Fireball , Exploding Automobiles , and more. How stupid do these filmmakers think we are? Direct download: 927.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 3:00am EST Fri, 16 September 2011 DVD Verdict 926 - The Friday Filibuster (John Carpenter is Dead to Me) This week, Erich stops bailing water long enough to review BBC's Misfits and eviscerate John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China , Michael is up to his bloody eyeballs in new Hollywood horror, and Dave postmortem's Curb Your Enthusiasm and Make It or Break It . Reviews of Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (Blu-ray), X-Men: First Class (Blu-ray) , and Outsourced: The Complete Series . Plus! Scenes of the afterlife, John Carpenter directs your favorite '80s film, and vintage special effects that still hold up. Direct download: 926.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:00am EST Thu, 15 September 2011 DVD Verdict 925 - F This Movie! (Superbad) Join Patrick and Doug as they explore such heady topics as the male camel toe and the sin of breast reduction surgery, while giving Greg Mottola's Superbad some much needed McLovin. Direct download: 925.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST Wed, 14 September 2011 DVD Verdict 924 - View from the Couch (Yellypants) Kent and Michelle are in the manic throes of Fall activities, but still manage to squeeze in a few minutes to talk cereal snobbery, box office leaders from Septembers past, reviews of the Sherman Bros. documentary The Boys and Disney's colossal flop Mars Needs Moms , and the Star Wars saga on Blu-ray. Direct download: 924.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST Tue, 13 September 2011 DVD Verdict 923 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Steven Soderbergh) This week, Clark explores music from the films of director Steven Soderbergh, featuring selections from Out of Sight , the Ocean's Trilogy , Solaris , Che , The Good German , Erin Brokovich , and Contagion , which is also reviewed alongside such recent DVD and Blu-ray releases as Hanna , Fringe: Season Three , Everything Must Go , Scarface , and United 93 . Direct download: 923.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:30am EST Mon, 12 September 2011 DVD Verdict 922 - Objection! (The NFL Challenge) This week, Dave, Dan, Adam, and a mute Michael face a most unusual change -- identify a film that corresponds in some way, shape, or form to each of the NFL's 32 teams. Okay.... go! Direct download: 922.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 2:30am EST Fri, 9 September 2011 DVD Verdict 921 - The Friday Filibuster (Just the Ten of Us on Spider Island) Dave, Mac, and special guest Judge Daryl Loomis attempt to dispel the growing anger permeating life on Earth, by spinning a web around Marvel Comics "Spider Island," extolling the virtues of Voltron: Defender of the Universe , and reviewing such new releases as Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (Blu-ray) , Creepshow (Blu-ray) , True Legend (Blu-ray) , Sons of Anarchy: Season Three (Blu-ray) , and Outsourced: The Complete Series . Plus! TV shows with strange opening credit sequences, Memorable motorcyles, Remaking TV shows into movies of a different genre. Direct download: 921.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:30am EST Thu, 8 September 2011 DVD Verdict 920 - F This Movie! (Lost Highway) Patrick and JB learn it's not healthy to tailgate, before transforming into Peter Travers and Roger Ebert to dissect David Lynch's mind-numbing Lost Highway . Direct download: 920.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:30am EST Wed, 7 September 2011 DVD Verdict 919 - View from the Couch (Fall Spectacular) Kent and Michelle pay homage to the victims of 9/11, before settling into discussions of broken dog tails, the upcoming Fall television season, September theatrical releases, and excitement over Eddie Murphy hosting the Oscars. Plus, reviews of No Ordinary Family , and BBC's Wonders of the Universe . Direct download: 919.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:30am EST Tue, 6 September 2011 DVD Verdict 918 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases, offering selections from Days of Heaven , Being Human , Rise of the Planet of the Apes , Don't Be Afraid of the Dark , and more! In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on John Madden's thriller The Debt and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 918.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:30am EST Mon, 5 September 2011 DVD Verdict 917 - Objection! (Darth Vader says "Nooooo!!!") The world's foremost contrarian a-holes, Dan and Dave, have their say about George Lucas' continuing changes to the Star Wars saga. Direct download: 917.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST Fri, 2 September 2011 DVD Verdict 916 - The Friday Filibuster (Subverted Expectations) Our intrepid gang of 'Busters is joined by guest Judge Josh Rode this week, as Erich is entertained but not overwhelmed by Dexter: Season 5 , Mac is unimpressed by DC Comics' reboot, and Dave brainstorms a 21st century Aquaman. TV on DVD reviews of Angry Beavers: Seasons One and Two , The Event: The Complete Series , Community: Season Two , and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena . Plus! Changing movies you loved as a kid, Movies you'd wish you could see for the first time again, Dominating diminutive actors, and Inventing Movie/TV board game tie-ins. Oh, and don't forget to bring your prosthetic penis! Direct download: 916.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:00am EST Thu, 1 September 2011 DVD Verdict 915 - F This Movie! (Summer 2011 Postmortem) Join Patrick, Doug, and JB, as they debrief, debunk, debase, and defile the 2011 summer movie season. Direct download: 915.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:00am EST Wed, 31 August 2011 DVD Verdict 914 - View from the Couch (Two Dogs and a Dead Fish) Kent and Michelle reflect upon 15 years of marriage, campers vs. motorhomes, a horrible swimming experience, analyzing the Twilight franchise, Taylor Lautner's Abducted and more upcoming fall movies, and a review of Green Lantern . Direct download: 914.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:30am EST Mon, 29 August 2011 DVD Verdict 597 (Repeat) - Objection! (Waterworld) As the east coast bails out from Hurricane Irene and half our staff deals with power outages, we offer a somewhat appropriate flashback episode. Join Dave, Dan, and Steve, as they attempt to defend the universally reviled Kevin Costner epic Waterworld . Good luck gentlemen. You're going to need it. Category: objection -- posted at: 2:00am EST Fri, 26 August 2011 DVD Verdict 913 - The Friday Filibuster (Bushy Bushy Bushy) Mac has layers but does not live in Worcester, Erich is still disturbed by his The Fly / The Fly II double feature, Dave is underwhelmed by this season of Curb Your Enthusiasm . Plus: Reviews of '80s cult horror flick Bad Dreams , Twilight Zone: Season Five (Blu-ray) , and Bangkok Knockout ; Villain freakouts; Making your own changes to the Star Wars: Complete Saga (Blu-ray) ; and camping with a Saved by the Bell character. Direct download: 913.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:30am EST Thu, 25 August 2011 DVD Verdict 912 - F This Movie! (Star Trek) Boldly going where many have gone before, Patrick and company attempt to out trek the Trekkers with their f-ing of JJ Abrams' Star Trek . Direct download: 912.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST Wed, 24 August 2011 DVD Verdict 911 - View from the Couch (George Lucas works Blu) The Dixon Bros. -- Kent and Tim -- join forces to defeat kidney stones, dissect Star Wars on Blu-ray, Rise of the Planet of the Apes , Hollywood franchising, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, and more. BTW, we apologize in advance for the quality of the audio. Direct download: 911.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:30am EST Tue, 23 August 2011 DVD Verdict 910 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Four) Clark wraps up his four-part series on the music of the the Harry Potter franchise, by featuring Alexandre Desplat's work on The Deathly Hallows Parts I and II . On the review portion of the program, Clark offers his thoughts on the Fright Night remake and a selection of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Enjoy! Direct download: 910.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 12:30am EST Mon, 22 August 2011 DVD Verdict 909 - Objection! (Old White Man Cabal Film Festival) This week, Dan, Dave, and Michael settle in for the first annual OWMC Film Festival , but only after a hearty discussion of the new Conan the Barbarian , the original Conan films, Bangkok Knockout , and the current state of the Asian action film genre. Direct download: 909.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:30am EST Fri, 19 August 2011 DVD Verdict 908 - The Friday Filibuster (You Crack Me Up) Dave and Mac offer up a streamlined episode, focusing their attention on $200 movie tickets, Boston's Twilight convention, new Ben 10 , going retro with Airwolf: The Movie , worst movie location to raise a child, and scenes that crack you up no matter how many times you see them. Direct download: 908.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST Thu, 18 August 2011 DVD Verdict 907 - F This Movie! (Dune) Behold! As a wild ass in the desert, Patrick and Mark go forth to their work, F-ing the Hell out of David Lynch's sci-fi epic Dune . Let's just hope they don't attract the worm. Direct download: 907.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:30am EST Wed, 17 August 2011 DVD Verdict 906 - View from the Couch (Surfin' Safari) Michelle flies solo once again, as the summer comes crashing to an end, with health and job crises. But there's still time for reviews of Rio , Soul Surfer , the disappointing adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , and some recent trailers. Direct download: 906.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 4:30am EST Tue, 16 August 2011 DVD Verdict 905 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Three) Clark delivers part three of his four-part series exploring the music of the Harry Potter franchise. This week, Nicholas Hooper's surprisingly understated contributions to Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince are examined. Direct download: 905.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:30am EST Mon, 15 August 2011 DVD Verdict 904 - Objection! (Comic Book Movies) Dave, Dan, and Mac dissect the genre's potential, overwhelming presence, and underwhelming execution. Direct download: 904.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 11:30am EST Fri, 12 August 2011 DVD Verdict 903 - The Friday Filibuster (Big Trouble in Little Nockmaar) On this week's action-packed episode, Erich rises to the challenge of reviewing the new Planet of the Apes flick, Michael envisions a Blues Brothers Saturday morning cartoon, Dave discovers Seinfeld in HD, Dexter: Season Five 's bonus features go AWOL, John Carpenter's movie monsters face off in celebrity deathmatch, and the boys plot out a rather boring prequel to Willow . BTW, a very special thank you to Tom from Chicago who sent Dave a copy of the original Willow book and cassette. Direct download: 903.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 5:00am EST Thu, 11 August 2011 DVD Verdict 902 - F This Movie! (That Thing You Do!) A man in a really nice camper wants to put Patrick and Erich on a podcast to F-the-heck out of Tom Hanks' directorial debut That Thing You Do! Hey, it's no Larry Crowne , but what is... right? Direct download: 902.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:30am EST Tue, 9 August 2011 DVD Verdict 901 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Two) Clark continues his exploration of the music of the Harry Potter franchise, offering selections from John Williams' Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , and Patrick Doyle's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . Additionally, the sci-fi thriller Rise of the Planet of the Apes is reviewed. Enjoy! Direct download: 901.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:30am EST Mon, 8 August 2011 DVD Verdict 900 - Objection! (Denouncing Movies We Used to Love) On this OWMC-approved episode, Dave and Dan travel back in time to denounce their own critical opinions for movies they once loved -- Independence Day , Modern Problems , Con Air , The Fly (1986) , The Karate Kid III , Superman II , and more. Direct download: 900.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST Fri, 5 August 2011 DVD Verdict 899 - The Friday Filibuster (Alternate Universe) Kickin' it old school, Dave and Mac dodge toddler heckling and intrusive phone calls to discuss Cowboys and Aliens and Marvel Comics' The Ultimates ; reviews of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie , Dylan Dog , and Clash ; clunky spacesuits and dope roller skating. Direct download: 899.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST Thu, 4 August 2011 DVD Verdict 898 - F This Movie! (Cowboys and Aliens) In its new Thursday time slot, F This Movie joins Jon Favreau's big screen battle between Cowboys and Aliens . Saddle up with Patrick and JB, as they attempt to find some common ground with which to wage their Spielbergian war. It can't be too tough a fight, since they were nearly KO'd by The Smurfs . Direct download: 898.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:00am EST 1 2 3 Next » Follow @dvdverdict Blog Roll DVD Verdict F This Movie! 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Sat, 31 December 2011 DVD Verdict 996 - Blast Processing (Say Goodbye to 2011) Join Steve, Jon, and Kev as they deliver the end of year goods. Snazzy non-awards are handed out to the best of 2011 as voted by you the readers! The boys then lay out their own top fives (and honorable mentions), before unanimously agreeing on Blast Processing's Game of the Year . There's also a little talk of what looks good in 2012. Direct download: 996.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 5:00am EST Fri, 30 December 2011 DVD Verdict 995 - F This Movie! (Erika's Favorite Movies) In a blatant case of nepotism, Patrick interviews Erika (his life-shmoop), in a quest to unearth five of her favorite movies (not her Top 5, mind you, because that's far too limiting): Ghostbusters , Goodfellas , Boogie Nights , Hoop Dreams , The Royal Tenenbaums . Just be aware you'll have to listen to fawning over George Clooney and Tom Cruise first. That Patrick just can't control his adoration. Direct download: 995.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:30am EST Tue, 27 December 2011 DVD Verdict 994 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Music from the films of Charlize Theron) This week, we offer up a smattering of music from the films of actress Charlize Theron. You'll hear melodies from The Cider House Rules , Mighty Joe Young , The Devil's Advocate , Sweet November , The Yards , The Italian Job , Men of Honor , In the Valley of Elah , and Sleepwalking . Plus! Clark visits his local arthouse and catches up with Shame , My Week with Marilyn , and Young Adult . Direct download: 994.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 26 December 2011 DVD Verdict 993 - Entertainment Docket for December 26 Melissa finds The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo exceeds expectations. Michael spends Christmas Eve at Disneyland. Plus! A glut of '70s and '80s television and '90s cult classic movies arrives on Netflix and Hulu. Another year of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Trent Reznor the film composer returns to CD. New books from Dean Koontz, The View 's Elizabeth Hasslebeck, and "the sexy" Suzanne Sommers. Massive hype generated by trailers for The Dark Knight Rises , The Hobbit , and Ridley Scott's Prometheus . And a dose of celebrity banality. Happy New Year! Direct download: 993.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:00am EST Fri, 23 December 2011 DVD Verdict 992 - The Friday Filibuster (Lay off the Figgy Pudding!) Basking in the glow of Peter Jackson's trailer for The Hobbit and pitifully attempting to decipher Tom Hardy's Bane monologue, Mac seeks Dave's blessing to imbibe on He-Man and The Masters of the Universe , Dave is disappointed with the Dexter season finale, and Erich doesn't have access to Willow . Reviews of Young Justice , The Simpsons: Season 14 , and Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects . Plus! Favorite fake Seinfeld movies, Memorable beards, Famous aliases, and Supervillains with speech impediments. Direct download: 992.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:00am EST Thu, 22 December 2011 DVD Verdict 991 - F This Movie! (Erich's Favorite Movies) Patrick interviews Erich about his favorite movies of all time, including Annie Hall , The Graduate , This is Spinal Tap , Rushmore , and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World . Direct download: 991.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 6:00am EST Wed, 21 December 2011 DVD Verdict 990 - View from the Couch (Unconventional Christmas) Kent and Michelle's bi-weekly odyssey continues with this year's unconventional Christmas episode: reviews of Die Hard , The Sound of Music , three vintage Canadian animated films, a statistical breakdown of the Christmas holiday, and a visit from Old Saint Nick. Yippee Kay Yay, Mister Mistletoe! Direct download: 990.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 5:00am EST Tue, 20 December 2011 DVD Verdict 989 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Christmas Special) This week, Clark gets into the holiday spirit by offering a full hour of film music from Christmas movies. You'll hear selections from Blizzard , The Nightmare Before Christmas , Home Alone , A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas , Scrooged , Love Actually , A Charlie Brown Christmas , Jack Frost , and The Polar Express . Direct download: 989.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 19 December 2011 DVD Verdict 988 - Entertainment Docket for December 19 Another exciting week of entertainment is on tap, as Melissa learns what happens in The Booth at the End , Michael learns valuable Christmas lessons from Fat Albert and Mr. Magoo. Plus! Sherlock Holmes and the mystery of the dwindling box office, the arrival of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , a rundown of festive holiday week television, new arrivals on Netflix Instant and Hulu Plus, Austin Powers is making his way to Broadway, The Lord of The Rings gets the Lego treatment, your weekly celebrity scanner report, and much more. Direct download: 988.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:00pm EST Sun, 18 December 2011 DVD Verdict 987 - Blast Processing! (Best of 2011) This week's episode sees more talk of Skyrim , as Kev puts the final nail into the main quest. Meanwhile, Jon gets his Smackdown on with WWE 12 , and Steve continues his hate march against the Nintendo 3DS. Plus! The boys finish out 2011 with talk of their favourite gaming moments. Direct download: 987.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 6:00am EST Fri, 16 December 2011 DVD Verdict 986 - The Friday Filibuster (Little Podcast on the Prairie) Dave and Mac return to the glory days, when it was just the two of them huddled around a roaring fire and open mic. This week's hot topics include X-Men vs. The Avengers , comic books in the digital age, embedding stealth pilots in hit series, reviewing the french thriller Point Blank on Blu-ray and the latest Ben 10 DVD release, action scenes on trains, and fights scenes in bathrooms. Direct download: 986.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:00am EST Thu, 15 December 2011 DVD Verdict 985 - F This Movie! (The Halloween Franchise) For those of you already overdosing on Christmas cheer, we offer some much needed counter-programming. Join Patrick and Mike as they freebase all eight movies in the original Halloween franchise, beginning with John Carpenter's 1978 classic, and ending with Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Katee Sackhoff, and Tyra Banks taking down Michael Myers one last time. Direct download: 985.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 5:30am EST Tue, 13 December 2011 DVD Verdict 984 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Jerry Fielding) This week, Clark explores the music of the late Jerry Fielding, offering selections from The Wild Bunch , Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia , The Outfit , Super Cops , Chato's Land , The Big Sleep , The Black Bird , and The Gauntlet . In addition, a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed. Direct download: 984.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 12 December 2011 DVD Verdict 983 - Entertainment Docket for December 12 Melissa spends quality comedic time across the pond. Michael sits down with the cast of Community . The box office tanks hard but looks to rebound with a big season. A rundown of this week's Christmas TV specials. James Bond returns to Netflix Instant with Pierce Brosnan in tow. Getting down with OPP 20 years later. Elisabeth Sladen releases a posthumous autobiography. Lindsay Lohan brings her disaster tour to Hawaii. And The 100 Hottest Women of All Time ... Really?! Direct download: 983.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:00am EST Fri, 9 December 2011 DVD Verdict 982 - The Friday Filibuster (Super Committee Assemble!) Erich acquaints himself with Being Human . Daryl finds Deadwood doesn't live up to the hype. Michael finds The Iron Lady has a heart of gold. Dan streams Community . Mac finishes Assassins Creed . Dave gets knocked out by Warrior . Plus! Movie word association, Irritating kids in Christmas movies, Mini DVD and Blu-ray Holiday Gift Guide, Severed heads that spring back to life, and Casting the worst actor to play Khan in Star Trek 2 . Direct download: 982.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:30am EST Thu, 8 December 2011 DVD Verdict 981 - F This Movie! (Reindeer Games Commentary) Ho-Ho-Ho! Hey boys and girls, Santa has a special treat for you this year. Our movie elves -- Patrick, Doug, and JB -- have recorded a special audio commentary to one of Santa's favorite Christmas movies... John Frankenheimer's Reindeer Games ! So get yourself situated in front of the TV, bring the movie up on Netflix Instant Streaming , and join Rudolph and me for a rip-snortin' good time. Direct download: 981.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Wed, 7 December 2011 DVD Verdict 980 - View from the Couch (Tweeting is for the Birds) The dynamic Edmonton duo return with a winter weather update. Kent taps his massive Christmas TV specials collection (Spongebob, Shrek, Bugs Bunny, How to Train Your Dragon). Michelle talks 2011 television ( Prime Suspect , Falling Skies ). And we wrap with a look ahead to Pixar's Brave , Disney's John Carter . Direct download: 980.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST Tue, 6 December 2011 DVD Verdict 979 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Guitar Spotlight) This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the guitar, offering selections from Once Upon a Time in the West , Deadfall , Spanglish , Under Fire , Taking Woodstock , Brokeback Mountain , 3:10 to Yuma , Norma Rae , P.S. I Love You , and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides . In addition, The Muppets , Hugo , and a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed. Direct download: 979.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:00am EST Mon, 5 December 2011 DVD Verdict 978 - Entertainment Docket for December 5 A snowed-in Melissa revists Jonathan Winters and Bonnie Hunt in the short-lived series Davis Rules . Michael gets to know Margaret Thatcher via Meryl Streep's The Iron Lady . The Dragon Tattoo Trilogy gets an extended TV mini-series treatment. A big week for British comedy on Netflix Instant. Community finds a new home on Hulu Plus. A rapid rundown of this week's Christmas-themed television. Richard Branson's new book says "Screw business as usual!" Amy Winehouse lives on in new music. Brad Pitt saves a man's life. And more wretched Kardashian news. Direct download: 978.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:00am EST Sun, 4 December 2011 DVD Verdict 977 - Blast Processing! (Nintendo Hatefest) On this week's episode, the boys stop talking about Skyrim (briefly) to share some thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword . Then there's the usual Bethesda love and some news, before everything degenerates into a Nintendo hate-fest when Jon asks, "What would you do to save the 3DS?" Direct download: 977.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 2:30am EST Fri, 2 December 2011 DVD Verdict 976 - The Friday Filibuster (Over the River and Through the Woods) Mac thrills to a Wonder Woman that never was, Erich reaches puberty while reading a book, and Dave loves his Kindle. Reviews of Being Human (US): Season One , Mission: Impossible '88 , Meet Me in St. Louis (Blu-ray) , and Smallville: Season Ten (Blu-ray) . Plus! Overly complicated schemes, Alternate sledding devices, and Fictional game shows. Direct download: 976.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:30am EST Thu, 1 December 2011 DVD Verdict 975 - F This Movie! (F Everything!) A broken laptop throws Patrick and Doug into an alternate universe where the resulting conversation is a pop culture, stream of consciousness explosion that's going to be a bitch to clean up. Direct download: 975.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:30am EST Tue, 29 November 2011 DVD Verdict 974 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark presents another batch of new and recent film score releases, featuring selections from Funeral Home , Forever Young , Gremlins , Rampage , The Debt , Dolphin Tale , Immortals , and Real Steel . Plus! A review of Alexander Payne's The Descendants . Direct download: 974.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 28 November 2011 DVD Verdict 973 - Entertainment Docket for November 28 Michael and Melissa dive head first into the holiday season with reviews of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy and My Week With Marilyn , glittery vampire births causing seizures, the arbitrary abuse of labeling a film NC-17, a rundown of this week's TV Christmas specials, new films to watch for on Netflix Instant, Angry Birds attack the publishing world, a Kardashian loses Dancing with the Stars , and the Dark Knight ages rapidly in his final chapter. Direct download: 973.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:30am EST Mon, 28 November 2011 DVD Verdict 972 - Blast Processing! (What's a Zelda?) On this week's episode of Blast Processing, the boys ignore all these great new releases like Zelda: Skyward Sword , Assassin's Creed: Revelations , and Saint's Row: The Third , in order to gush some more over Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim , and other games that do not have colons in their titles. There's also news, Uncharted 3 disappointment, and some King of Fighters XIII talk for those who may care. All 4 of you. Direct download: 972.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 4:30am EST Fri, 25 November 2011 DVD Verdict 971 - Objection! (Thanksgiving Special) A court order forces Dan, Dave, and Mac out of retirement to defend the Old White Man Cabal from the countless cinematic examples of victimized badass indigenous people -- Jaguar Paw, Wind in his Hair, Mola Ram, Mani, Wicket the Ewok, Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, Chingachgook, Lieutenant Mike Harrigan, Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hill, Vohnkar, Chief Bromden. Direct download: 971.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST Thu, 24 November 2011 DVD Verdict 970 - F This Movie! (The Muppet Movies) Patrick and Erich forge a rainbow connection, during a stay at the Happiness Hotel on their way to New York City. It's a long way from Sesame Street to the Magic Store, boys. I hope you packed replacement felt and google eyes. Direct download: 970.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST Wed, 23 November 2011 DVD Verdict 969 - View from the Couch (Your Holiday Movies Road Map) Michelle pays tribute to a retiring Regis Philbin, Kent stages a Shrek -a-thon, Paramount reboots Lara Croft, Elizabeth Shue joins C.S.I. , and a road map to plan your holidays at the movies. Direct download: 969.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:30am EST Tue, 22 November 2011 DVD Verdict 968 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Family Movies from Esteemed Directors) This week, Clark spotlights music from family movies made by esteemed directors. You'll hear tunes from Happy Feet , E.T. , How the Grinch Stole Christmas , Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Fantastic Mr. Fox , Where the Wild Things Are , and Hugo . Plus, some thoughts on Happy Feet Two . Direct download: 968.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:30am EST Mon, 21 November 2011 DVD Verdict 967 - Entertainment Docket for November 21 Michael and Melissa prepare you for a very Gaga Thanksgiving week with more entertainment than you can shake a turkey leg at. Twilight makes more money in a weekend than some countries generate in a year. The Muppets get rebooted. Michelle Williams channels Marilyn Monroe. Super 8 shines on Blu-ray. Doctor Who shortchanges early adopters. NBC mistreats the smartest show on TV. Netflix makes a game-changing deal. Investigating the death of Natalie Wood 30 years after the fact. And another Hollywood marriage fails. (Big surprise). Direct download: 967.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:30am EST Fri, 18 November 2011 DVD Verdict 966 - The Friday Filibuster (Breaking the Geek Barometer) Mac starts watching Community , Erich rages against the NBC machine, Dave sacrifices his life to the world of Skyrim , and Steve pops his inadvertently sleazy cherry. Plus! Fantasy characters you would hate to play in an RPG, Scenes from a cemetery, Signs of the zodiac, and Actors whom you've seen criminally few of their movies. Direct download: 966.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:30am EST Thu, 17 November 2011 DVD Verdict 965 - F This Movie! (The Mist) Celebrating their 25th F This Movie! collaboration, Patrick and JB cut through the pea soup that is Frank Darabont's The Mist ; postulate on conspiracy theories, ironic climaxes, and religion in movies ; and agree that denial is a powerful thing. Direct download: 965.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:30am EST Tue, 15 November 2011 DVD Verdict 964 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The FBI) This week, Clark offers up music from films which prominently feature the FBI. You'll hear selections from Public Enemies , The Silence of the Lambs , The Siege , Breach , Donnie Brasco , The Rock , and Catch Me If You Can . Plus, in keeping with the theme, his review of Clint Eastwood's sluggish biopic J. Edgar . Direct download: 964.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:30am EST Mon, 14 November 2011 DVD Verdict 963 - Entertainment Docket for November 14 Michael and Melissa are back in the saddle for a look at your week in entertainment. Adam Sandler vs. an animated cat, the beginning of the end of The Twilight Saga , new Sylvester and Tweety, Oscars no good horrible very bad 48 hrs, Donald Glover does stand-up, Tom Hanks goes to community college, The Office UK comes to Netflix streaming, the Duggars get pregnant again, Quentin Tarantino assembles the greatest cast in history, Bring It On goes Broadway, even more Wimpy Kid , how much famous authors actually write themselves, and much more. Direct download: 963.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:00am EST Sat, 12 November 2011 DVD Verdict 962 - Blast Processing! (Skyrimming) This week, the boys grab their axes and chainmail and get lost in the Misty Mountains, Mead Halls, and loose Women of SKYRIM ! There may be talk of other games, but it all seems futile and without merit after experiencing Bethesda's latest Elder Scrolls epic. Direct download: 962.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 1:00am EST Fri, 11 November 2011 DVD Verdict 961 - The Friday Filibuster (Veterans Day Extravaganza) Michael feels J. Edgar sucks. Erich catches up on FX's American Horror Story and NBC's Community . Mac compares Once Upon a Time and Grimm to DC Comics' Fables . Reviews of Scrooge , Scrooged , MST3K XXII , Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere: 15th Anniversary , Roswell: Aliens Attack . Plus! Secret passages, Non-lethal weapons, When familiar aliens attack, and Revamping the Oscars. Direct download: 961.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:30am EST Thu, 10 November 2011 DVD Verdict 960 - F This Movie! (Juno) You'll have to pardon Patrick and Alex. They're suffering from a hipster contact high while f-ing the brains out of Jason Reitman, Diablo Cody, and Juno . I just hope they used protection. Direct download: 960.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:30am EST Wed, 9 November 2011 DVD Verdict 959 - View from the Couch (A Grim Fear of New Muppets) A very busy Kent and Michelle settle into a twice monthly schedule, meaning each new episode is packed with twice entertainment. This week: What to expect from the holiday movie season, reviews of Puss in Boots and The Muppet Movie , reviving The Muppets for a new generation, fall television report card thus far, comparing/contrasting Grimm and Once Upon a Time , and psychoanalyzing Kent's fear of strong females. Direct download: 959.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST Tue, 8 November 2011 DVD Verdict 958 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark explores another batch of new and recent releases, offering musical selections from Puss in Boots , The Rum Diary , In Time , A Dangerous Method , My Week with Marilyn , The Artist , and War Horse . Clark also offers his thoughts on the new Brett Ratner comedy Tower Heist , and a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 958.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:00am EST Mon, 7 November 2011 DVD Verdict 957 - Entertainment Docket for November 7 Verdict's look ahead to the week in entertainment returns with Michael and Melissa bringing you the best of film, television, DVD, Blu-ray, internet streaming, celebrity news, and more. This week: Eddie Murphy's towering inferno, notable TV guest stars, Hulu Plus vs. Netflix vs. Amazon Prime, reviews of Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 2 and Clint Eastwood's snoozer J. Edgar , and purging the Kardashian plague. Direct download: 957.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:30am EST Sat, 5 November 2011 DVD Verdict 956 - Blast Processing! (Naughty dog...) This week, our boys spread a little love all over Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece, Uncharted 3 ! The usual suspects also return: Batman, Deus Ex, Dark Souls, and Call of Duty. Don't miss our in-depth roundtable on classic linear scripted experiences vs. emergent gameplay, and why we think the two can co-exist. Trust me, it's a lot more exciting than it sounds. Direct download: 956.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Fri, 4 November 2011 DVD Verdict 955 - The Friday Filibuster (Everything's better on stilts) As the New England team digs out from a Halloween snowstorm, Daryl steps in to catch us up on Parks and Rec , Mac survives Marvel Comic's Spider Island , and Dave leads the charge on hot new video game releases. Reviews of A Serbian Film , In a Glass Cage , Dracula 2000 , and The Change-Up . Plus! Terrible dubbing, Least favorite sports movie, and Wacky lawyers. Direct download: 955.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:30am EST Thu, 3 November 2011 DVD Verdict 954 - F This Movie! (Hostel, Parts I and II) Despite an invitation from the Elite Hunting Club, Patrick and Alex decided against traveling to Slovakia for "rest and relaxation." Instead, they've decided to stay home and soundly F Eli Roth and his depraved films Hostel and Hostel: Part II . Direct download: 954.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Tue, 1 November 2011 DVD Verdict 953 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Franz Waxman) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Golden Age composer Franz Waxman, offering sweeping selections from Prince Valiant , Rebecca , Objective, Burma! , Suspicion , Untamed , Demetrius and the Gladiators , Anne of the Indies , The Silver Chalice , and Sunset Boulevard . Direct download: 953.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:30am EST Sat, 29 October 2011 DVD Verdict 952 - Blast Processing! (What, no Skyrim?) On this week's episode, all three of the boys still love Batman: Arkham City , while Steve spends some quality time with Battlefield 3 , and Jon plays some Kirby , Kev decides to take his chances as some sort of harpoon wielding cloud whale thing. Being topical and all, we also sound the drums of doom for Nintendo, what with all their recent financial woes. Rated M for Mature. Direct download: 952.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 2:30pm EST Sat, 29 October 2011 DVD Verdict 951 - The Friday Filibuster (2011 Halloween Special) It's an unintentional Halloween episode, as Mac reacquaints himself with Freddy Krueger, Erich leverages Netflix to consume Paranormal Activity 1 and 2 , and Dave is enjoying the new season of Dexter . Reviews of Winnie the Pooh , Halloween 6-8 , and Ghost Adventures . Plus! Classic bedsheet ghosts, Wolves, and Master Yoda answers your Halloween questions. Direct download: 951.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:00pm EST Thu, 27 October 2011 DVD Verdict 950 - F This Movie! (American Psycho) Patrick and Doug get naked with Christian Bale to return some videotapes, drink fine Chardonnay, murder some neighbors, and dissect American Psycho . Direct download: 950.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Wed, 26 October 2011 DVD Verdict 949 - View from the Couch (2011 Halloween Special) Back from the dead, Kent and Michelle recap their insane life before diving into a discussion of urban legends, and reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides , the Universal classic Creature from the Black Lagoon , and John Carpenter's The Thing . Direct download: 949.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 6:30am EST Tue, 25 October 2011 DVD Verdict 948 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (2011 Halloween Special) With Halloween approaching, Clark spotlights another batch of nerve-jangling horror movie music, offering selections from Hellbound: Hellraiser II , Prince of Darkness , The Mephisto Waltz , Snow White: A Tale of Terror , The Grudge 2 , Shrunken Heads , Freddy vs. Jason , A Lizard in a Woman's Skin , Dexter , Lord of Illusions , Scream 2 , End of Days , and A Nightmare on Elm Street . Direct download: 948.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Sat, 22 October 2011 DVD Verdict 947 - Blast Processing! (Batshit Crazy) This week's BLAST PROCESSING takes our boys to Gotham City for some thoughts on Batman's latest video game outing. There's also talk of racing fast cars, the dirty cyberpunk future, '80s cartoons that would make awesome games, poutine, and Tony Scott: The Video Game. We don't understand it either. Failure to curb Jon's penchant for F-bombs means this bad boy is Rated 'M' for Mature. Direct download: 947.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 5:30am EST Fri, 21 October 2011 DVD Verdict 946 - The Friday Filibuster (Vacationing in Arkham City) Even though Dave has taken ill, it will not stop him and Erich from immersing themselves in the new video game Arkham City . Mac is looking forward to the steam punk version of The Three Musketeers . Excitement surrounds Season Two of The Walking Dead . Reviews of Batman: Year One , The Frighteners (Blu-ray) , and Freerunner (Blu-ray) . Plus! Dangerous nerds, Watching movies-within-a-movie, and a bonus Lightning Round: Movies that start with a vowel. Go! Direct download: 946.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:00am EST Thu, 20 October 2011 DVD Verdict 945 - F This Movie! (Music Box Massacre 2011) Patrick and JB once again venture into the maw of the Music Box Massacre and live to tell about it. 13 movies. 24 hours. This is their story, in their own shell-shocked, sleep deprived words. Direct download: 945.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Tue, 18 October 2011 DVD Verdict 944 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Grab Bag) It's another musical grab bag, as Clark spotlights a random assortment of film music selections: I Capture the Castle , The Unsaid , Soldier , Tin Man , Live and Let Die , The Stunt Man , Forever Amber , The Driver , Apt Pupil , The Virgin Suicides , and a piece from Christopher Young's An Unfinished Life rejected score. Plus, reviews of The Tree of Life , Horrible Bosses , Terri , and Lars von Trier's polarizing sci-fi flick Melancholia . Direct download: 944.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 5:30am EST Sat, 15 October 2011 DVD Verdict 943 - The Return of Blast Processing! Indian Summer Vacation is over! Blast Processing is back with talk of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Rage, Dark Souls, Steve Jobs, High Def Remakes, and a round of Whiskey shots (purely celebratory, of course). Rated M for Mature! Direct download: 943.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 4:00am EST Fri, 14 October 2011 DVD Verdict 942 - The Friday Filibuster (Man Service) Dave plays midwife to The Howling Reborn . Erich Attacks the Block with his Troll Hunting. Mac finds V: Season Two to be an American Horror Story . Josh pops his Psycho Kickboxer cherry with The Punisher. Plus! Memorable collapses, Rapid transit, Secrets in the attic, and Characters known only by their first names. Direct download: 942.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:30pm EST Thu, 13 October 2011 DVD Verdict 941 - F These Zombie Movies! They're coming to get you, Patrick and JB, so you better hurry up and F these zombie movies before it's too late. Mwahahahahaha! ((crunch)) Direct download: 941.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 11:00am EST Mon, 10 October 2011 DVD Verdict 940 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1960) Clark jumps into his musical time machine once again and travels back to the year 1960, offering selections from Purple Noon , From the Terrace , Psycho , Spartacus , The Apartment , Cimmaron , La Dolce Vita , and appropriately enough The Time Machine . Direct download: 940.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:30pm EST Mon, 10 October 2011 DVD Verdict 939 - Objection! (Horrific Video Game Adaptations) Contrarian a-hole authoritarians Dave and Dan return with a Ron Swanson update before settling into an in-depth discussion of terrifying Hollywood adaptations of video games for television and film -- The Super Mario Bros. Super Show , Captain N: The Gamemaster , Pac-Man , Dragon's Lair , Street Fighter , Mortal Kombat , Resident Evil , Tomb Raider , DOOM , and more. The bigger question: Is it even possible to create a worthwhile translation from game to film? Speculation centers on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Halo . Direct download: 939.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:30am EST Fri, 7 October 2011 DVD Verdict 938 - The Friday Filibuster (Casually Racist) This week, the boys ponder the validity of Columbus Day. Mac asks the question, "Can you murder a robot?" Erich gets into Deadwood . Dave stops short of saying he loves Terra Nova . NBC Comedies redeem themselves in Week 2. Reviews of Submarine , The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway (Blu-ray) , Fast Five (Blu-ray) , and the house pet ghost-hunting reality series The Haunted . Plus! Flying right at you, Missing body parts, and Broken necks. Direct download: 938.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST Thu, 6 October 2011 DVD Verdict 937 - F This Movie! (Sleepaway Camp) Join Patrick, Doug, Mike, and JB as they kick off their month-long Halloween celebration by spending a quiet evening in the woods at SLEEPAWAY CAMP recording their first feature-length commentary. It's the ultimate horror show and tell with an M. Night Shama-lama-ding-dong twist! Direct download: 937.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 6:30am EST Wed, 5 October 2011 DVD Verdict 936 - View from the Couch (Re-Imagine This!) Global Warming descends up Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle prepare for Canadian Thanksgiving, the oddities of High School reunions, bringing television series back from the dead, October movies, reviews of ABC's Pan Am and Revenge , Fox's Terra Nova , CBS' Two Broke Girls , and NBC's Prime Suspect . Direct download: 936.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:00am EST Tue, 4 October 2011 DVD Verdict 935 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (I Gotta Fever) This week, Clark coughs up some music from films about sickness and disease, offering selections from Iris , Dying Young , Medicine Man , Shadowlands , Outbreak , and Stepmom . In addition, the cancer-themed comedy/drama 50/50 is reviewed alongside a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 935.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:30am EST Fri, 30 September 2011 DVD Verdict 934 - The Friday Filibuster (The Transparent Cash Grab) This week, Erich breaks bread with Breaking Bad , Mac ensconces himself within Castle , and Dave covers his Fall TV favorites. Reviews of Terra Nova , Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Blu-ray) , Thor (Blu-ray) , The Naked Gun (Blu-ray) , Jake and the Neverland Pirates , and Barbie: Princess Charm School . Plus! Faulty Gremlins memories and Fall-related tomfoolery. Direct download: 934.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:00am EST Thu, 29 September 2011 DVD Verdict 933 - F This Movie! (Napoleon Dynamite) Bowing to peer pressure, Patrick and Alex time travel back to 2004 to shave their heads, cast a protective spell over Loch Ness, hunt Alaskan wolverines, tame a wild honeymoon stallion, master the art of Rex Kwan Do, and F the heck out of Napoleon Dynamite . Gosh! Direct download: 933.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:00am EST Wed, 28 September 2011 DVD Verdict 932 - View from the Couch (My So-Called Tragic Life) Kent and Michelle return with tips from The Jack Handy School of Parenting , how not to attend your High School Reunion, Disneyland dons its Halloween costume, James Cameron buys Disney theme park real estate, The Lion King goes high def and 3D, Kent refuses to believe The Help has grossed $154 Million, and reviews of CBS' A Person of Interest and a retooled C.S.I. with Ted Danson. Direct download: 932.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST Fri, 23 September 2011 DVD Verdict 931 - The Friday Filibuster (Behind the Scenes at DVD Verdict) A unique show this week, in that Dave interviews Michael about the inner workings of DVD Verdict, which then devolves into a discussion of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's key role in Transformers: Dark of the Moon , why Verdict didn't get Star Wars (Blu-ray) to review, and a review of Tucker and Dale vs. Evil . Direct download: 931.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:30am EST Thu, 22 September 2011 DVD Verdict 930 - F This Movie! (Gremlins) We screwed up. Patrick and Erich are wet, bathed in bright light, and just finished a midnight buffet. Now you're going to be forced to listen to them talk ad nauseam about Joe Dante, Gremlins , and Gremlins 2 . We apologize in advance. Direct download: 930.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:00am EST Wed, 21 September 2011 DVD Verdict 929 - View from the Couch (Easily Annoyed) Kent and Michelle debrief the Emmys (and butcher talent names), add their voice to the growing Glee backlash, review the new Syfy channel series Alphas and The CW's Secret Circle , and speculate about the forthcoming Fox series Terra Nova . Direct download: 929.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:30am EST Tue, 20 September 2011 DVD Verdict 928 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Bill Conti) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Oscar-winning composer Bill Conti, offering selections from The Karate Kid , the Rocky franchise , The Right Stuff , Blood In, Blood Out , An Unmarried Woman , Uncle Joe Shannon , Dynasty , and Escape to Victory . Plus! A reviews of the Ryan Gosling flick Drive and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 928.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 10:00am EST Mon, 19 September 2011 DVD Verdict 927 - Objection! (Hollywood Conceits that Drive Us Insane) Dave and Dan welcome a star-studded lineup to hash through a list of movie and television idioms, tropes, and conventions that drive them up a wall -- The Scooby-Doo Conceit , Hacking the Gibson , Computers are Magic , Death by Consumer Electronics , The 360-degree Camera Pan , The Boss Hogg Effect , Running from the Fireball , Exploding Automobiles , and more. How stupid do these filmmakers think we are? Direct download: 927.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 3:00am EST Fri, 16 September 2011 DVD Verdict 926 - The Friday Filibuster (John Carpenter is Dead to Me) This week, Erich stops bailing water long enough to review BBC's Misfits and eviscerate John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China , Michael is up to his bloody eyeballs in new Hollywood horror, and Dave postmortem's Curb Your Enthusiasm and Make It or Break It . Reviews of Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (Blu-ray), X-Men: First Class (Blu-ray) , and Outsourced: The Complete Series . Plus! Scenes of the afterlife, John Carpenter directs your favorite '80s film, and vintage special effects that still hold up. Direct download: 926.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:00am EST Thu, 15 September 2011 DVD Verdict 925 - F This Movie! (Superbad) Join Patrick and Doug as they explore such heady topics as the male camel toe and the sin of breast reduction surgery, while giving Greg Mottola's Superbad some much needed McLovin. Direct download: 925.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST Wed, 14 September 2011 DVD Verdict 924 - View from the Couch (Yellypants) Kent and Michelle are in the manic throes of Fall activities, but still manage to squeeze in a few minutes to talk cereal snobbery, box office leaders from Septembers past, reviews of the Sherman Bros. documentary The Boys and Disney's colossal flop Mars Needs Moms , and the Star Wars saga on Blu-ray. Direct download: 924.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST Tue, 13 September 2011 DVD Verdict 923 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Steven Soderbergh) This week, Clark explores music from the films of director Steven Soderbergh, featuring selections from Out of Sight , the Ocean's Trilogy , Solaris , Che , The Good German , Erin Brokovich , and Contagion , which is also reviewed alongside such recent DVD and Blu-ray releases as Hanna , Fringe: Season Three , Everything Must Go , Scarface , and United 93 . Direct download: 923.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:30am EST Mon, 12 September 2011 DVD Verdict 922 - Objection! (The NFL Challenge) This week, Dave, Dan, Adam, and a mute Michael face a most unusual change -- identify a film that corresponds in some way, shape, or form to each of the NFL's 32 teams. Okay.... go! Direct download: 922.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 2:30am EST Fri, 9 September 2011 DVD Verdict 921 - The Friday Filibuster (Just the Ten of Us on Spider Island) Dave, Mac, and special guest Judge Daryl Loomis attempt to dispel the growing anger permeating life on Earth, by spinning a web around Marvel Comics "Spider Island," extolling the virtues of Voltron: Defender of the Universe , and reviewing such new releases as Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (Blu-ray) , Creepshow (Blu-ray) , True Legend (Blu-ray) , Sons of Anarchy: Season Three (Blu-ray) , and Outsourced: The Complete Series . Plus! TV shows with strange opening credit sequences, Memorable motorcyles, Remaking TV shows into movies of a different genre. Direct download: 921.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:30am EST Thu, 8 September 2011 DVD Verdict 920 - F This Movie! (Lost Highway) Patrick and JB learn it's not healthy to tailgate, before transforming into Peter Travers and Roger Ebert to dissect David Lynch's mind-numbing Lost Highway . Direct download: 920.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:30am EST Wed, 7 September 2011 DVD Verdict 919 - View from the Couch (Fall Spectacular) Kent and Michelle pay homage to the victims of 9/11, before settling into discussions of broken dog tails, the upcoming Fall television season, September theatrical releases, and excitement over Eddie Murphy hosting the Oscars. Plus, reviews of No Ordinary Family , and BBC's Wonders of the Universe . Direct download: 919.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:30am EST Tue, 6 September 2011 DVD Verdict 918 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases, offering selections from Days of Heaven , Being Human , Rise of the Planet of the Apes , Don't Be Afraid of the Dark , and more! In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on John Madden's thriller The Debt and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 918.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:30am EST Mon, 5 September 2011 DVD Verdict 917 - Objection! (Darth Vader says "Nooooo!!!") The world's foremost contrarian a-holes, Dan and Dave, have their say about George Lucas' continuing changes to the Star Wars saga. Direct download: 917.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST Fri, 2 September 2011 DVD Verdict 916 - The Friday Filibuster (Subverted Expectations) Our intrepid gang of 'Busters is joined by guest Judge Josh Rode this week, as Erich is entertained but not overwhelmed by Dexter: Season 5 , Mac is unimpressed by DC Comics' reboot, and Dave brainstorms a 21st century Aquaman. TV on DVD reviews of Angry Beavers: Seasons One and Two , The Event: The Complete Series , Community: Season Two , and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena . Plus! Changing movies you loved as a kid, Movies you'd wish you could see for the first time again, Dominating diminutive actors, and Inventing Movie/TV board game tie-ins. Oh, and don't forget to bring your prosthetic penis! Direct download: 916.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:00am EST Thu, 1 September 2011 DVD Verdict 915 - F This Movie! (Summer 2011 Postmortem) Join Patrick, Doug, and JB, as they debrief, debunk, debase, and defile the 2011 summer movie season. Direct download: 915.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:00am EST Wed, 31 August 2011 DVD Verdict 914 - View from the Couch (Two Dogs and a Dead Fish) Kent and Michelle reflect upon 15 years of marriage, campers vs. motorhomes, a horrible swimming experience, analyzing the Twilight franchise, Taylor Lautner's Abducted and more upcoming fall movies, and a review of Green Lantern . Direct download: 914.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:30am EST Mon, 29 August 2011 DVD Verdict 597 (Repeat) - Objection! (Waterworld) As the east coast bails out from Hurricane Irene and half our staff deals with power outages, we offer a somewhat appropriate flashback episode. Join Dave, Dan, and Steve, as they attempt to defend the universally reviled Kevin Costner epic Waterworld . Good luck gentlemen. You're going to need it. Category: objection -- posted at: 2:00am EST Fri, 26 August 2011 DVD Verdict 913 - The Friday Filibuster (Bushy Bushy Bushy) Mac has layers but does not live in Worcester, Erich is still disturbed by his The Fly / The Fly II double feature, Dave is underwhelmed by this season of Curb Your Enthusiasm . Plus: Reviews of '80s cult horror flick Bad Dreams , Twilight Zone: Season Five (Blu-ray) , and Bangkok Knockout ; Villain freakouts; Making your own changes to the Star Wars: Complete Saga (Blu-ray) ; and camping with a Saved by the Bell character. Direct download: 913.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:30am EST Thu, 25 August 2011 DVD Verdict 912 - F This Movie! (Star Trek) Boldly going where many have gone before, Patrick and company attempt to out trek the Trekkers with their f-ing of JJ Abrams' Star Trek . Direct download: 912.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST Wed, 24 August 2011 DVD Verdict 911 - View from the Couch (George Lucas works Blu) The Dixon Bros. -- Kent and Tim -- join forces to defeat kidney stones, dissect Star Wars on Blu-ray, Rise of the Planet of the Apes , Hollywood franchising, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, and more. BTW, we apologize in advance for the quality of the audio. Direct download: 911.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:30am EST Tue, 23 August 2011 DVD Verdict 910 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Four) Clark wraps up his four-part series on the music of the the Harry Potter franchise, by featuring Alexandre Desplat's work on The Deathly Hallows Parts I and II . On the review portion of the program, Clark offers his thoughts on the Fright Night remake and a selection of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Enjoy! Direct download: 910.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 12:30am EST Mon, 22 August 2011 DVD Verdict 909 - Objection! (Old White Man Cabal Film Festival) This week, Dan, Dave, and Michael settle in for the first annual OWMC Film Festival , but only after a hearty discussion of the new Conan the Barbarian , the original Conan films, Bangkok Knockout , and the current state of the Asian action film genre. Direct download: 909.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:30am EST Fri, 19 August 2011 DVD Verdict 908 - The Friday Filibuster (You Crack Me Up) Dave and Mac offer up a streamlined episode, focusing their attention on $200 movie tickets, Boston's Twilight convention, new Ben 10 , going retro with Airwolf: The Movie , worst movie location to raise a child, and scenes that crack you up no matter how many times you see them. Direct download: 908.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST Thu, 18 August 2011 DVD Verdict 907 - F This Movie! (Dune) Behold! As a wild ass in the desert, Patrick and Mark go forth to their work, F-ing the Hell out of David Lynch's sci-fi epic Dune . Let's just hope they don't attract the worm. Direct download: 907.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:30am EST Wed, 17 August 2011 DVD Verdict 906 - View from the Couch (Surfin' Safari) Michelle flies solo once again, as the summer comes crashing to an end, with health and job crises. But there's still time for reviews of Rio , Soul Surfer , the disappointing adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , and some recent trailers. Direct download: 906.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 4:30am EST Tue, 16 August 2011 DVD Verdict 905 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Three) Clark delivers part three of his four-part series exploring the music of the Harry Potter franchise. This week, Nicholas Hooper's surprisingly understated contributions to Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince are examined. Direct download: 905.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:30am EST Mon, 15 August 2011 DVD Verdict 904 - Objection! (Comic Book Movies) Dave, Dan, and Mac dissect the genre's potential, overwhelming presence, and underwhelming execution. Direct download: 904.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 11:30am EST Fri, 12 August 2011 DVD Verdict 903 - The Friday Filibuster (Big Trouble in Little Nockmaar) On this week's action-packed episode, Erich rises to the challenge of reviewing the new Planet of the Apes flick, Michael envisions a Blues Brothers Saturday morning cartoon, Dave discovers Seinfeld in HD, Dexter: Season Five 's bonus features go AWOL, John Carpenter's movie monsters face off in celebrity deathmatch, and the boys plot out a rather boring prequel to Willow . BTW, a very special thank you to Tom from Chicago who sent Dave a copy of the original Willow book and cassette. Direct download: 903.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 5:00am EST Thu, 11 August 2011 DVD Verdict 902 - F This Movie! (That Thing You Do!) A man in a really nice camper wants to put Patrick and Erich on a podcast to F-the-heck out of Tom Hanks' directorial debut That Thing You Do! Hey, it's no Larry Crowne , but what is... right? Direct download: 902.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:30am EST Tue, 9 August 2011 DVD Verdict 901 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Two) Clark continues his exploration of the music of the Harry Potter franchise, offering selections from John Williams' Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , and Patrick Doyle's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . Additionally, the sci-fi thriller Rise of the Planet of the Apes is reviewed. Enjoy! Direct download: 901.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:30am EST Mon, 8 August 2011 DVD Verdict 900 - Objection! (Denouncing Movies We Used to Love) On this OWMC-approved episode, Dave and Dan travel back in time to denounce their own critical opinions for movies they once loved -- Independence Day , Modern Problems , Con Air , The Fly (1986) , The Karate Kid III , Superman II , and more. Direct download: 900.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST Fri, 5 August 2011 DVD Verdict 899 - The Friday Filibuster (Alternate Universe) Kickin' it old school, Dave and Mac dodge toddler heckling and intrusive phone calls to discuss Cowboys and Aliens and Marvel Comics' The Ultimates ; reviews of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie , Dylan Dog , and Clash ; clunky spacesuits and dope roller skating. Direct download: 899.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST Thu, 4 August 2011 DVD Verdict 898 - F This Movie! (Cowboys and Aliens) In its new Thursday time slot, F This Movie joins Jon Favreau's big screen battle between Cowboys and Aliens . Saddle up with Patrick and JB, as they attempt to find some common ground with which to wage their Spielbergian war. It can't be too tough a fight, since they were nearly KO'd by The Smurfs . Direct download: 898.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:00am EST 1 2 3 Next »

Sat, 31 December 2011 DVD Verdict 996 - Blast Processing (Say Goodbye to 2011) Join Steve, Jon, and Kev as they deliver the end of year goods. Snazzy non-awards are handed out to the best of 2011 as voted by you the readers! The boys then lay out their own top fives (and honorable mentions), before unanimously agreeing on Blast Processing's Game of the Year . There's also a little talk of what looks good in 2012. Direct download: 996.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 5:00am EST

Join Steve, Jon, and Kev as they deliver the end of year goods. Snazzy non-awards are handed out to the best of 2011 as voted by you the readers! The boys then lay out their own top fives (and honorable mentions), before unanimously agreeing on Blast Processing's Game of the Year . There's also a little talk of what looks good in 2012.

Fri, 30 December 2011 DVD Verdict 995 - F This Movie! (Erika's Favorite Movies) In a blatant case of nepotism, Patrick interviews Erika (his life-shmoop), in a quest to unearth five of her favorite movies (not her Top 5, mind you, because that's far too limiting): Ghostbusters , Goodfellas , Boogie Nights , Hoop Dreams , The Royal Tenenbaums . Just be aware you'll have to listen to fawning over George Clooney and Tom Cruise first. That Patrick just can't control his adoration. Direct download: 995.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:30am EST

In a blatant case of nepotism, Patrick interviews Erika (his life-shmoop), in a quest to unearth five of her favorite movies (not her Top 5, mind you, because that's far too limiting): Ghostbusters , Goodfellas , Boogie Nights , Hoop Dreams , The Royal Tenenbaums . Just be aware you'll have to listen to fawning over George Clooney and Tom Cruise first. That Patrick just can't control his adoration.

Tue, 27 December 2011 DVD Verdict 994 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Music from the films of Charlize Theron) This week, we offer up a smattering of music from the films of actress Charlize Theron. You'll hear melodies from The Cider House Rules , Mighty Joe Young , The Devil's Advocate , Sweet November , The Yards , The Italian Job , Men of Honor , In the Valley of Elah , and Sleepwalking . Plus! Clark visits his local arthouse and catches up with Shame , My Week with Marilyn , and Young Adult . Direct download: 994.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST

This week, we offer up a smattering of music from the films of actress Charlize Theron. You'll hear melodies from The Cider House Rules , Mighty Joe Young , The Devil's Advocate , Sweet November , The Yards , The Italian Job , Men of Honor , In the Valley of Elah , and Sleepwalking . Plus! Clark visits his local arthouse and catches up with Shame , My Week with Marilyn , and Young Adult .

Mon, 26 December 2011 DVD Verdict 993 - Entertainment Docket for December 26 Melissa finds The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo exceeds expectations. Michael spends Christmas Eve at Disneyland. Plus! A glut of '70s and '80s television and '90s cult classic movies arrives on Netflix and Hulu. Another year of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Trent Reznor the film composer returns to CD. New books from Dean Koontz, The View 's Elizabeth Hasslebeck, and "the sexy" Suzanne Sommers. Massive hype generated by trailers for The Dark Knight Rises , The Hobbit , and Ridley Scott's Prometheus . And a dose of celebrity banality. Happy New Year! Direct download: 993.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Melissa finds The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo exceeds expectations. Michael spends Christmas Eve at Disneyland. Plus! A glut of '70s and '80s television and '90s cult classic movies arrives on Netflix and Hulu. Another year of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Trent Reznor the film composer returns to CD. New books from Dean Koontz, The View 's Elizabeth Hasslebeck, and "the sexy" Suzanne Sommers. Massive hype generated by trailers for The Dark Knight Rises , The Hobbit , and Ridley Scott's Prometheus . And a dose of celebrity banality. Happy New Year!

Fri, 23 December 2011 DVD Verdict 992 - The Friday Filibuster (Lay off the Figgy Pudding!) Basking in the glow of Peter Jackson's trailer for The Hobbit and pitifully attempting to decipher Tom Hardy's Bane monologue, Mac seeks Dave's blessing to imbibe on He-Man and The Masters of the Universe , Dave is disappointed with the Dexter season finale, and Erich doesn't have access to Willow . Reviews of Young Justice , The Simpsons: Season 14 , and Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects . Plus! Favorite fake Seinfeld movies, Memorable beards, Famous aliases, and Supervillains with speech impediments. Direct download: 992.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:00am EST

Basking in the glow of Peter Jackson's trailer for The Hobbit and pitifully attempting to decipher Tom Hardy's Bane monologue, Mac seeks Dave's blessing to imbibe on He-Man and The Masters of the Universe , Dave is disappointed with the Dexter season finale, and Erich doesn't have access to Willow . Reviews of Young Justice , The Simpsons: Season 14 , and Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects . Plus! Favorite fake Seinfeld movies, Memorable beards, Famous aliases, and Supervillains with speech impediments.

Thu, 22 December 2011 DVD Verdict 991 - F This Movie! (Erich's Favorite Movies) Patrick interviews Erich about his favorite movies of all time, including Annie Hall , The Graduate , This is Spinal Tap , Rushmore , and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World . Direct download: 991.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 6:00am EST

Patrick interviews Erich about his favorite movies of all time, including Annie Hall , The Graduate , This is Spinal Tap , Rushmore , and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World .

Wed, 21 December 2011 DVD Verdict 990 - View from the Couch (Unconventional Christmas) Kent and Michelle's bi-weekly odyssey continues with this year's unconventional Christmas episode: reviews of Die Hard , The Sound of Music , three vintage Canadian animated films, a statistical breakdown of the Christmas holiday, and a visit from Old Saint Nick. Yippee Kay Yay, Mister Mistletoe! Direct download: 990.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 5:00am EST

Kent and Michelle's bi-weekly odyssey continues with this year's unconventional Christmas episode: reviews of Die Hard , The Sound of Music , three vintage Canadian animated films, a statistical breakdown of the Christmas holiday, and a visit from Old Saint Nick. Yippee Kay Yay, Mister Mistletoe!

Tue, 20 December 2011 DVD Verdict 989 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Christmas Special) This week, Clark gets into the holiday spirit by offering a full hour of film music from Christmas movies. You'll hear selections from Blizzard , The Nightmare Before Christmas , Home Alone , A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas , Scrooged , Love Actually , A Charlie Brown Christmas , Jack Frost , and The Polar Express . Direct download: 989.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST

This week, Clark gets into the holiday spirit by offering a full hour of film music from Christmas movies. You'll hear selections from Blizzard , The Nightmare Before Christmas , Home Alone , A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas , Scrooged , Love Actually , A Charlie Brown Christmas , Jack Frost , and The Polar Express .

Mon, 19 December 2011 DVD Verdict 988 - Entertainment Docket for December 19 Another exciting week of entertainment is on tap, as Melissa learns what happens in The Booth at the End , Michael learns valuable Christmas lessons from Fat Albert and Mr. Magoo. Plus! Sherlock Holmes and the mystery of the dwindling box office, the arrival of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , a rundown of festive holiday week television, new arrivals on Netflix Instant and Hulu Plus, Austin Powers is making his way to Broadway, The Lord of The Rings gets the Lego treatment, your weekly celebrity scanner report, and much more. Direct download: 988.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:00pm EST

Another exciting week of entertainment is on tap, as Melissa learns what happens in The Booth at the End , Michael learns valuable Christmas lessons from Fat Albert and Mr. Magoo. Plus! Sherlock Holmes and the mystery of the dwindling box office, the arrival of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , a rundown of festive holiday week television, new arrivals on Netflix Instant and Hulu Plus, Austin Powers is making his way to Broadway, The Lord of The Rings gets the Lego treatment, your weekly celebrity scanner report, and much more.

Sun, 18 December 2011 DVD Verdict 987 - Blast Processing! (Best of 2011) This week's episode sees more talk of Skyrim , as Kev puts the final nail into the main quest. Meanwhile, Jon gets his Smackdown on with WWE 12 , and Steve continues his hate march against the Nintendo 3DS. Plus! The boys finish out 2011 with talk of their favourite gaming moments. Direct download: 987.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 6:00am EST

This week's episode sees more talk of Skyrim , as Kev puts the final nail into the main quest. Meanwhile, Jon gets his Smackdown on with WWE 12 , and Steve continues his hate march against the Nintendo 3DS. Plus! The boys finish out 2011 with talk of their favourite gaming moments.

Fri, 16 December 2011 DVD Verdict 986 - The Friday Filibuster (Little Podcast on the Prairie) Dave and Mac return to the glory days, when it was just the two of them huddled around a roaring fire and open mic. This week's hot topics include X-Men vs. The Avengers , comic books in the digital age, embedding stealth pilots in hit series, reviewing the french thriller Point Blank on Blu-ray and the latest Ben 10 DVD release, action scenes on trains, and fights scenes in bathrooms. Direct download: 986.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Dave and Mac return to the glory days, when it was just the two of them huddled around a roaring fire and open mic. This week's hot topics include X-Men vs. The Avengers , comic books in the digital age, embedding stealth pilots in hit series, reviewing the french thriller Point Blank on Blu-ray and the latest Ben 10 DVD release, action scenes on trains, and fights scenes in bathrooms.

Thu, 15 December 2011 DVD Verdict 985 - F This Movie! (The Halloween Franchise) For those of you already overdosing on Christmas cheer, we offer some much needed counter-programming. Join Patrick and Mike as they freebase all eight movies in the original Halloween franchise, beginning with John Carpenter's 1978 classic, and ending with Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Katee Sackhoff, and Tyra Banks taking down Michael Myers one last time. Direct download: 985.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 5:30am EST

For those of you already overdosing on Christmas cheer, we offer some much needed counter-programming. Join Patrick and Mike as they freebase all eight movies in the original Halloween franchise, beginning with John Carpenter's 1978 classic, and ending with Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Katee Sackhoff, and Tyra Banks taking down Michael Myers one last time.

Tue, 13 December 2011 DVD Verdict 984 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Jerry Fielding) This week, Clark explores the music of the late Jerry Fielding, offering selections from The Wild Bunch , Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia , The Outfit , Super Cops , Chato's Land , The Big Sleep , The Black Bird , and The Gauntlet . In addition, a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed. Direct download: 984.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST

This week, Clark explores the music of the late Jerry Fielding, offering selections from The Wild Bunch , Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia , The Outfit , Super Cops , Chato's Land , The Big Sleep , The Black Bird , and The Gauntlet . In addition, a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed.

Mon, 12 December 2011 DVD Verdict 983 - Entertainment Docket for December 12 Melissa spends quality comedic time across the pond. Michael sits down with the cast of Community . The box office tanks hard but looks to rebound with a big season. A rundown of this week's Christmas TV specials. James Bond returns to Netflix Instant with Pierce Brosnan in tow. Getting down with OPP 20 years later. Elisabeth Sladen releases a posthumous autobiography. Lindsay Lohan brings her disaster tour to Hawaii. And The 100 Hottest Women of All Time ... Really?! Direct download: 983.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:00am EST

Melissa spends quality comedic time across the pond. Michael sits down with the cast of Community . The box office tanks hard but looks to rebound with a big season. A rundown of this week's Christmas TV specials. James Bond returns to Netflix Instant with Pierce Brosnan in tow. Getting down with OPP 20 years later. Elisabeth Sladen releases a posthumous autobiography. Lindsay Lohan brings her disaster tour to Hawaii. And The 100 Hottest Women of All Time ... Really?!

Fri, 9 December 2011 DVD Verdict 982 - The Friday Filibuster (Super Committee Assemble!) Erich acquaints himself with Being Human . Daryl finds Deadwood doesn't live up to the hype. Michael finds The Iron Lady has a heart of gold. Dan streams Community . Mac finishes Assassins Creed . Dave gets knocked out by Warrior . Plus! Movie word association, Irritating kids in Christmas movies, Mini DVD and Blu-ray Holiday Gift Guide, Severed heads that spring back to life, and Casting the worst actor to play Khan in Star Trek 2 . Direct download: 982.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:30am EST

Erich acquaints himself with Being Human . Daryl finds Deadwood doesn't live up to the hype. Michael finds The Iron Lady has a heart of gold. Dan streams Community . Mac finishes Assassins Creed . Dave gets knocked out by Warrior . Plus! Movie word association, Irritating kids in Christmas movies, Mini DVD and Blu-ray Holiday Gift Guide, Severed heads that spring back to life, and Casting the worst actor to play Khan in Star Trek 2 .

Thu, 8 December 2011 DVD Verdict 981 - F This Movie! (Reindeer Games Commentary) Ho-Ho-Ho! Hey boys and girls, Santa has a special treat for you this year. Our movie elves -- Patrick, Doug, and JB -- have recorded a special audio commentary to one of Santa's favorite Christmas movies... John Frankenheimer's Reindeer Games ! So get yourself situated in front of the TV, bring the movie up on Netflix Instant Streaming , and join Rudolph and me for a rip-snortin' good time. Direct download: 981.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Ho-Ho-Ho! Hey boys and girls, Santa has a special treat for you this year. Our movie elves -- Patrick, Doug, and JB -- have recorded a special audio commentary to one of Santa's favorite Christmas movies... John Frankenheimer's Reindeer Games ! So get yourself situated in front of the TV, bring the movie up on Netflix Instant Streaming , and join Rudolph and me for a rip-snortin' good time.

Wed, 7 December 2011 DVD Verdict 980 - View from the Couch (Tweeting is for the Birds) The dynamic Edmonton duo return with a winter weather update. Kent taps his massive Christmas TV specials collection (Spongebob, Shrek, Bugs Bunny, How to Train Your Dragon). Michelle talks 2011 television ( Prime Suspect , Falling Skies ). And we wrap with a look ahead to Pixar's Brave , Disney's John Carter . Direct download: 980.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST

The dynamic Edmonton duo return with a winter weather update. Kent taps his massive Christmas TV specials collection (Spongebob, Shrek, Bugs Bunny, How to Train Your Dragon). Michelle talks 2011 television ( Prime Suspect , Falling Skies ). And we wrap with a look ahead to Pixar's Brave , Disney's John Carter .

Tue, 6 December 2011 DVD Verdict 979 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Guitar Spotlight) This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the guitar, offering selections from Once Upon a Time in the West , Deadfall , Spanglish , Under Fire , Taking Woodstock , Brokeback Mountain , 3:10 to Yuma , Norma Rae , P.S. I Love You , and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides . In addition, The Muppets , Hugo , and a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed. Direct download: 979.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:00am EST

This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the guitar, offering selections from Once Upon a Time in the West , Deadfall , Spanglish , Under Fire , Taking Woodstock , Brokeback Mountain , 3:10 to Yuma , Norma Rae , P.S. I Love You , and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides . In addition, The Muppets , Hugo , and a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed.

Mon, 5 December 2011 DVD Verdict 978 - Entertainment Docket for December 5 A snowed-in Melissa revists Jonathan Winters and Bonnie Hunt in the short-lived series Davis Rules . Michael gets to know Margaret Thatcher via Meryl Streep's The Iron Lady . The Dragon Tattoo Trilogy gets an extended TV mini-series treatment. A big week for British comedy on Netflix Instant. Community finds a new home on Hulu Plus. A rapid rundown of this week's Christmas-themed television. Richard Branson's new book says "Screw business as usual!" Amy Winehouse lives on in new music. Brad Pitt saves a man's life. And more wretched Kardashian news. Direct download: 978.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:00am EST

A snowed-in Melissa revists Jonathan Winters and Bonnie Hunt in the short-lived series Davis Rules . Michael gets to know Margaret Thatcher via Meryl Streep's The Iron Lady . The Dragon Tattoo Trilogy gets an extended TV mini-series treatment. A big week for British comedy on Netflix Instant. Community finds a new home on Hulu Plus. A rapid rundown of this week's Christmas-themed television. Richard Branson's new book says "Screw business as usual!" Amy Winehouse lives on in new music. Brad Pitt saves a man's life. And more wretched Kardashian news.

Sun, 4 December 2011 DVD Verdict 977 - Blast Processing! (Nintendo Hatefest) On this week's episode, the boys stop talking about Skyrim (briefly) to share some thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword . Then there's the usual Bethesda love and some news, before everything degenerates into a Nintendo hate-fest when Jon asks, "What would you do to save the 3DS?" Direct download: 977.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 2:30am EST

On this week's episode, the boys stop talking about Skyrim (briefly) to share some thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword . Then there's the usual Bethesda love and some news, before everything degenerates into a Nintendo hate-fest when Jon asks, "What would you do to save the 3DS?"

Fri, 2 December 2011 DVD Verdict 976 - The Friday Filibuster (Over the River and Through the Woods) Mac thrills to a Wonder Woman that never was, Erich reaches puberty while reading a book, and Dave loves his Kindle. Reviews of Being Human (US): Season One , Mission: Impossible '88 , Meet Me in St. Louis (Blu-ray) , and Smallville: Season Ten (Blu-ray) . Plus! Overly complicated schemes, Alternate sledding devices, and Fictional game shows. Direct download: 976.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:30am EST

Mac thrills to a Wonder Woman that never was, Erich reaches puberty while reading a book, and Dave loves his Kindle. Reviews of Being Human (US): Season One , Mission: Impossible '88 , Meet Me in St. Louis (Blu-ray) , and Smallville: Season Ten (Blu-ray) . Plus! Overly complicated schemes, Alternate sledding devices, and Fictional game shows.

Thu, 1 December 2011 DVD Verdict 975 - F This Movie! (F Everything!) A broken laptop throws Patrick and Doug into an alternate universe where the resulting conversation is a pop culture, stream of consciousness explosion that's going to be a bitch to clean up. Direct download: 975.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:30am EST

A broken laptop throws Patrick and Doug into an alternate universe where the resulting conversation is a pop culture, stream of consciousness explosion that's going to be a bitch to clean up.

Tue, 29 November 2011 DVD Verdict 974 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark presents another batch of new and recent film score releases, featuring selections from Funeral Home , Forever Young , Gremlins , Rampage , The Debt , Dolphin Tale , Immortals , and Real Steel . Plus! A review of Alexander Payne's The Descendants . Direct download: 974.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST

This week, Clark presents another batch of new and recent film score releases, featuring selections from Funeral Home , Forever Young , Gremlins , Rampage , The Debt , Dolphin Tale , Immortals , and Real Steel . Plus! A review of Alexander Payne's The Descendants .

Mon, 28 November 2011 DVD Verdict 973 - Entertainment Docket for November 28 Michael and Melissa dive head first into the holiday season with reviews of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy and My Week With Marilyn , glittery vampire births causing seizures, the arbitrary abuse of labeling a film NC-17, a rundown of this week's TV Christmas specials, new films to watch for on Netflix Instant, Angry Birds attack the publishing world, a Kardashian loses Dancing with the Stars , and the Dark Knight ages rapidly in his final chapter. Direct download: 973.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:30am EST

Michael and Melissa dive head first into the holiday season with reviews of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy and My Week With Marilyn , glittery vampire births causing seizures, the arbitrary abuse of labeling a film NC-17, a rundown of this week's TV Christmas specials, new films to watch for on Netflix Instant, Angry Birds attack the publishing world, a Kardashian loses Dancing with the Stars , and the Dark Knight ages rapidly in his final chapter.

Mon, 28 November 2011 DVD Verdict 972 - Blast Processing! (What's a Zelda?) On this week's episode of Blast Processing, the boys ignore all these great new releases like Zelda: Skyward Sword , Assassin's Creed: Revelations , and Saint's Row: The Third , in order to gush some more over Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim , and other games that do not have colons in their titles. There's also news, Uncharted 3 disappointment, and some King of Fighters XIII talk for those who may care. All 4 of you. Direct download: 972.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 4:30am EST

On this week's episode of Blast Processing, the boys ignore all these great new releases like Zelda: Skyward Sword , Assassin's Creed: Revelations , and Saint's Row: The Third , in order to gush some more over Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim , and other games that do not have colons in their titles. There's also news, Uncharted 3 disappointment, and some King of Fighters XIII talk for those who may care. All 4 of you.

Fri, 25 November 2011 DVD Verdict 971 - Objection! (Thanksgiving Special) A court order forces Dan, Dave, and Mac out of retirement to defend the Old White Man Cabal from the countless cinematic examples of victimized badass indigenous people -- Jaguar Paw, Wind in his Hair, Mola Ram, Mani, Wicket the Ewok, Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, Chingachgook, Lieutenant Mike Harrigan, Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hill, Vohnkar, Chief Bromden. Direct download: 971.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST

A court order forces Dan, Dave, and Mac out of retirement to defend the Old White Man Cabal from the countless cinematic examples of victimized badass indigenous people -- Jaguar Paw, Wind in his Hair, Mola Ram, Mani, Wicket the Ewok, Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, Chingachgook, Lieutenant Mike Harrigan, Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hill, Vohnkar, Chief Bromden.

Thu, 24 November 2011 DVD Verdict 970 - F This Movie! (The Muppet Movies) Patrick and Erich forge a rainbow connection, during a stay at the Happiness Hotel on their way to New York City. It's a long way from Sesame Street to the Magic Store, boys. I hope you packed replacement felt and google eyes. Direct download: 970.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Patrick and Erich forge a rainbow connection, during a stay at the Happiness Hotel on their way to New York City. It's a long way from Sesame Street to the Magic Store, boys. I hope you packed replacement felt and google eyes.

Wed, 23 November 2011 DVD Verdict 969 - View from the Couch (Your Holiday Movies Road Map) Michelle pays tribute to a retiring Regis Philbin, Kent stages a Shrek -a-thon, Paramount reboots Lara Croft, Elizabeth Shue joins C.S.I. , and a road map to plan your holidays at the movies. Direct download: 969.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:30am EST

Michelle pays tribute to a retiring Regis Philbin, Kent stages a Shrek -a-thon, Paramount reboots Lara Croft, Elizabeth Shue joins C.S.I. , and a road map to plan your holidays at the movies.

Tue, 22 November 2011 DVD Verdict 968 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Family Movies from Esteemed Directors) This week, Clark spotlights music from family movies made by esteemed directors. You'll hear tunes from Happy Feet , E.T. , How the Grinch Stole Christmas , Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Fantastic Mr. Fox , Where the Wild Things Are , and Hugo . Plus, some thoughts on Happy Feet Two . Direct download: 968.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:30am EST

This week, Clark spotlights music from family movies made by esteemed directors. You'll hear tunes from Happy Feet , E.T. , How the Grinch Stole Christmas , Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Fantastic Mr. Fox , Where the Wild Things Are , and Hugo . Plus, some thoughts on Happy Feet Two .

Mon, 21 November 2011 DVD Verdict 967 - Entertainment Docket for November 21 Michael and Melissa prepare you for a very Gaga Thanksgiving week with more entertainment than you can shake a turkey leg at. Twilight makes more money in a weekend than some countries generate in a year. The Muppets get rebooted. Michelle Williams channels Marilyn Monroe. Super 8 shines on Blu-ray. Doctor Who shortchanges early adopters. NBC mistreats the smartest show on TV. Netflix makes a game-changing deal. Investigating the death of Natalie Wood 30 years after the fact. And another Hollywood marriage fails. (Big surprise). Direct download: 967.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:30am EST

Michael and Melissa prepare you for a very Gaga Thanksgiving week with more entertainment than you can shake a turkey leg at. Twilight makes more money in a weekend than some countries generate in a year. The Muppets get rebooted. Michelle Williams channels Marilyn Monroe. Super 8 shines on Blu-ray. Doctor Who shortchanges early adopters. NBC mistreats the smartest show on TV. Netflix makes a game-changing deal. Investigating the death of Natalie Wood 30 years after the fact. And another Hollywood marriage fails. (Big surprise).

Fri, 18 November 2011 DVD Verdict 966 - The Friday Filibuster (Breaking the Geek Barometer) Mac starts watching Community , Erich rages against the NBC machine, Dave sacrifices his life to the world of Skyrim , and Steve pops his inadvertently sleazy cherry. Plus! Fantasy characters you would hate to play in an RPG, Scenes from a cemetery, Signs of the zodiac, and Actors whom you've seen criminally few of their movies. Direct download: 966.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:30am EST

Mac starts watching Community , Erich rages against the NBC machine, Dave sacrifices his life to the world of Skyrim , and Steve pops his inadvertently sleazy cherry. Plus! Fantasy characters you would hate to play in an RPG, Scenes from a cemetery, Signs of the zodiac, and Actors whom you've seen criminally few of their movies.

Thu, 17 November 2011 DVD Verdict 965 - F This Movie! (The Mist) Celebrating their 25th F This Movie! collaboration, Patrick and JB cut through the pea soup that is Frank Darabont's The Mist ; postulate on conspiracy theories, ironic climaxes, and religion in movies ; and agree that denial is a powerful thing. Direct download: 965.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:30am EST

Celebrating their 25th F This Movie! collaboration, Patrick and JB cut through the pea soup that is Frank Darabont's The Mist ; postulate on conspiracy theories, ironic climaxes, and religion in movies ; and agree that denial is a powerful thing.

Tue, 15 November 2011 DVD Verdict 964 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The FBI) This week, Clark offers up music from films which prominently feature the FBI. You'll hear selections from Public Enemies , The Silence of the Lambs , The Siege , Breach , Donnie Brasco , The Rock , and Catch Me If You Can . Plus, in keeping with the theme, his review of Clint Eastwood's sluggish biopic J. Edgar . Direct download: 964.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:30am EST

This week, Clark offers up music from films which prominently feature the FBI. You'll hear selections from Public Enemies , The Silence of the Lambs , The Siege , Breach , Donnie Brasco , The Rock , and Catch Me If You Can . Plus, in keeping with the theme, his review of Clint Eastwood's sluggish biopic J. Edgar .

Mon, 14 November 2011 DVD Verdict 963 - Entertainment Docket for November 14 Michael and Melissa are back in the saddle for a look at your week in entertainment. Adam Sandler vs. an animated cat, the beginning of the end of The Twilight Saga , new Sylvester and Tweety, Oscars no good horrible very bad 48 hrs, Donald Glover does stand-up, Tom Hanks goes to community college, The Office UK comes to Netflix streaming, the Duggars get pregnant again, Quentin Tarantino assembles the greatest cast in history, Bring It On goes Broadway, even more Wimpy Kid , how much famous authors actually write themselves, and much more. Direct download: 963.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:00am EST

Michael and Melissa are back in the saddle for a look at your week in entertainment. Adam Sandler vs. an animated cat, the beginning of the end of The Twilight Saga , new Sylvester and Tweety, Oscars no good horrible very bad 48 hrs, Donald Glover does stand-up, Tom Hanks goes to community college, The Office UK comes to Netflix streaming, the Duggars get pregnant again, Quentin Tarantino assembles the greatest cast in history, Bring It On goes Broadway, even more Wimpy Kid , how much famous authors actually write themselves, and much more.

Sat, 12 November 2011 DVD Verdict 962 - Blast Processing! (Skyrimming) This week, the boys grab their axes and chainmail and get lost in the Misty Mountains, Mead Halls, and loose Women of SKYRIM ! There may be talk of other games, but it all seems futile and without merit after experiencing Bethesda's latest Elder Scrolls epic. Direct download: 962.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 1:00am EST

This week, the boys grab their axes and chainmail and get lost in the Misty Mountains, Mead Halls, and loose Women of SKYRIM ! There may be talk of other games, but it all seems futile and without merit after experiencing Bethesda's latest Elder Scrolls epic.

Fri, 11 November 2011 DVD Verdict 961 - The Friday Filibuster (Veterans Day Extravaganza) Michael feels J. Edgar sucks. Erich catches up on FX's American Horror Story and NBC's Community . Mac compares Once Upon a Time and Grimm to DC Comics' Fables . Reviews of Scrooge , Scrooged , MST3K XXII , Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere: 15th Anniversary , Roswell: Aliens Attack . Plus! Secret passages, Non-lethal weapons, When familiar aliens attack, and Revamping the Oscars. Direct download: 961.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:30am EST

Michael feels J. Edgar sucks. Erich catches up on FX's American Horror Story and NBC's Community . Mac compares Once Upon a Time and Grimm to DC Comics' Fables . Reviews of Scrooge , Scrooged , MST3K XXII , Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere: 15th Anniversary , Roswell: Aliens Attack . Plus! Secret passages, Non-lethal weapons, When familiar aliens attack, and Revamping the Oscars.

Thu, 10 November 2011 DVD Verdict 960 - F This Movie! (Juno) You'll have to pardon Patrick and Alex. They're suffering from a hipster contact high while f-ing the brains out of Jason Reitman, Diablo Cody, and Juno . I just hope they used protection. Direct download: 960.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:30am EST

You'll have to pardon Patrick and Alex. They're suffering from a hipster contact high while f-ing the brains out of Jason Reitman, Diablo Cody, and Juno . I just hope they used protection.

Wed, 9 November 2011 DVD Verdict 959 - View from the Couch (A Grim Fear of New Muppets) A very busy Kent and Michelle settle into a twice monthly schedule, meaning each new episode is packed with twice entertainment. This week: What to expect from the holiday movie season, reviews of Puss in Boots and The Muppet Movie , reviving The Muppets for a new generation, fall television report card thus far, comparing/contrasting Grimm and Once Upon a Time , and psychoanalyzing Kent's fear of strong females. Direct download: 959.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST

A very busy Kent and Michelle settle into a twice monthly schedule, meaning each new episode is packed with twice entertainment. This week: What to expect from the holiday movie season, reviews of Puss in Boots and The Muppet Movie , reviving The Muppets for a new generation, fall television report card thus far, comparing/contrasting Grimm and Once Upon a Time , and psychoanalyzing Kent's fear of strong females.

Tue, 8 November 2011 DVD Verdict 958 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark explores another batch of new and recent releases, offering musical selections from Puss in Boots , The Rum Diary , In Time , A Dangerous Method , My Week with Marilyn , The Artist , and War Horse . Clark also offers his thoughts on the new Brett Ratner comedy Tower Heist , and a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 958.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:00am EST

This week, Clark explores another batch of new and recent releases, offering musical selections from Puss in Boots , The Rum Diary , In Time , A Dangerous Method , My Week with Marilyn , The Artist , and War Horse . Clark also offers his thoughts on the new Brett Ratner comedy Tower Heist , and a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases.

Mon, 7 November 2011 DVD Verdict 957 - Entertainment Docket for November 7 Verdict's look ahead to the week in entertainment returns with Michael and Melissa bringing you the best of film, television, DVD, Blu-ray, internet streaming, celebrity news, and more. This week: Eddie Murphy's towering inferno, notable TV guest stars, Hulu Plus vs. Netflix vs. Amazon Prime, reviews of Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 2 and Clint Eastwood's snoozer J. Edgar , and purging the Kardashian plague. Direct download: 957.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:30am EST

Verdict's look ahead to the week in entertainment returns with Michael and Melissa bringing you the best of film, television, DVD, Blu-ray, internet streaming, celebrity news, and more. This week: Eddie Murphy's towering inferno, notable TV guest stars, Hulu Plus vs. Netflix vs. Amazon Prime, reviews of Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 2 and Clint Eastwood's snoozer J. Edgar , and purging the Kardashian plague.

Sat, 5 November 2011 DVD Verdict 956 - Blast Processing! (Naughty dog...) This week, our boys spread a little love all over Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece, Uncharted 3 ! The usual suspects also return: Batman, Deus Ex, Dark Souls, and Call of Duty. Don't miss our in-depth roundtable on classic linear scripted experiences vs. emergent gameplay, and why we think the two can co-exist. Trust me, it's a lot more exciting than it sounds. Direct download: 956.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 12:00pm EST

This week, our boys spread a little love all over Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece, Uncharted 3 ! The usual suspects also return: Batman, Deus Ex, Dark Souls, and Call of Duty. Don't miss our in-depth roundtable on classic linear scripted experiences vs. emergent gameplay, and why we think the two can co-exist. Trust me, it's a lot more exciting than it sounds.

Fri, 4 November 2011 DVD Verdict 955 - The Friday Filibuster (Everything's better on stilts) As the New England team digs out from a Halloween snowstorm, Daryl steps in to catch us up on Parks and Rec , Mac survives Marvel Comic's Spider Island , and Dave leads the charge on hot new video game releases. Reviews of A Serbian Film , In a Glass Cage , Dracula 2000 , and The Change-Up . Plus! Terrible dubbing, Least favorite sports movie, and Wacky lawyers. Direct download: 955.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:30am EST

As the New England team digs out from a Halloween snowstorm, Daryl steps in to catch us up on Parks and Rec , Mac survives Marvel Comic's Spider Island , and Dave leads the charge on hot new video game releases. Reviews of A Serbian Film , In a Glass Cage , Dracula 2000 , and The Change-Up . Plus! Terrible dubbing, Least favorite sports movie, and Wacky lawyers.

Thu, 3 November 2011 DVD Verdict 954 - F This Movie! (Hostel, Parts I and II) Despite an invitation from the Elite Hunting Club, Patrick and Alex decided against traveling to Slovakia for "rest and relaxation." Instead, they've decided to stay home and soundly F Eli Roth and his depraved films Hostel and Hostel: Part II . Direct download: 954.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Despite an invitation from the Elite Hunting Club, Patrick and Alex decided against traveling to Slovakia for "rest and relaxation." Instead, they've decided to stay home and soundly F Eli Roth and his depraved films Hostel and Hostel: Part II .

Tue, 1 November 2011 DVD Verdict 953 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Franz Waxman) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Golden Age composer Franz Waxman, offering sweeping selections from Prince Valiant , Rebecca , Objective, Burma! , Suspicion , Untamed , Demetrius and the Gladiators , Anne of the Indies , The Silver Chalice , and Sunset Boulevard . Direct download: 953.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:30am EST

This week, Clark spotlights the music of Golden Age composer Franz Waxman, offering sweeping selections from Prince Valiant , Rebecca , Objective, Burma! , Suspicion , Untamed , Demetrius and the Gladiators , Anne of the Indies , The Silver Chalice , and Sunset Boulevard .

Sat, 29 October 2011 DVD Verdict 952 - Blast Processing! (What, no Skyrim?) On this week's episode, all three of the boys still love Batman: Arkham City , while Steve spends some quality time with Battlefield 3 , and Jon plays some Kirby , Kev decides to take his chances as some sort of harpoon wielding cloud whale thing. Being topical and all, we also sound the drums of doom for Nintendo, what with all their recent financial woes. Rated M for Mature. Direct download: 952.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 2:30pm EST

On this week's episode, all three of the boys still love Batman: Arkham City , while Steve spends some quality time with Battlefield 3 , and Jon plays some Kirby , Kev decides to take his chances as some sort of harpoon wielding cloud whale thing. Being topical and all, we also sound the drums of doom for Nintendo, what with all their recent financial woes. Rated M for Mature.

Sat, 29 October 2011 DVD Verdict 951 - The Friday Filibuster (2011 Halloween Special) It's an unintentional Halloween episode, as Mac reacquaints himself with Freddy Krueger, Erich leverages Netflix to consume Paranormal Activity 1 and 2 , and Dave is enjoying the new season of Dexter . Reviews of Winnie the Pooh , Halloween 6-8 , and Ghost Adventures . Plus! Classic bedsheet ghosts, Wolves, and Master Yoda answers your Halloween questions. Direct download: 951.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:00pm EST

It's an unintentional Halloween episode, as Mac reacquaints himself with Freddy Krueger, Erich leverages Netflix to consume Paranormal Activity 1 and 2 , and Dave is enjoying the new season of Dexter . Reviews of Winnie the Pooh , Halloween 6-8 , and Ghost Adventures . Plus! Classic bedsheet ghosts, Wolves, and Master Yoda answers your Halloween questions.

Thu, 27 October 2011 DVD Verdict 950 - F This Movie! (American Psycho) Patrick and Doug get naked with Christian Bale to return some videotapes, drink fine Chardonnay, murder some neighbors, and dissect American Psycho . Direct download: 950.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Patrick and Doug get naked with Christian Bale to return some videotapes, drink fine Chardonnay, murder some neighbors, and dissect American Psycho .

Wed, 26 October 2011 DVD Verdict 949 - View from the Couch (2011 Halloween Special) Back from the dead, Kent and Michelle recap their insane life before diving into a discussion of urban legends, and reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides , the Universal classic Creature from the Black Lagoon , and John Carpenter's The Thing . Direct download: 949.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 6:30am EST

Back from the dead, Kent and Michelle recap their insane life before diving into a discussion of urban legends, and reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides , the Universal classic Creature from the Black Lagoon , and John Carpenter's The Thing .

Tue, 25 October 2011 DVD Verdict 948 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (2011 Halloween Special) With Halloween approaching, Clark spotlights another batch of nerve-jangling horror movie music, offering selections from Hellbound: Hellraiser II , Prince of Darkness , The Mephisto Waltz , Snow White: A Tale of Terror , The Grudge 2 , Shrunken Heads , Freddy vs. Jason , A Lizard in a Woman's Skin , Dexter , Lord of Illusions , Scream 2 , End of Days , and A Nightmare on Elm Street . Direct download: 948.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST

With Halloween approaching, Clark spotlights another batch of nerve-jangling horror movie music, offering selections from Hellbound: Hellraiser II , Prince of Darkness , The Mephisto Waltz , Snow White: A Tale of Terror , The Grudge 2 , Shrunken Heads , Freddy vs. Jason , A Lizard in a Woman's Skin , Dexter , Lord of Illusions , Scream 2 , End of Days , and A Nightmare on Elm Street .

Sat, 22 October 2011 DVD Verdict 947 - Blast Processing! (Batshit Crazy) This week's BLAST PROCESSING takes our boys to Gotham City for some thoughts on Batman's latest video game outing. There's also talk of racing fast cars, the dirty cyberpunk future, '80s cartoons that would make awesome games, poutine, and Tony Scott: The Video Game. We don't understand it either. Failure to curb Jon's penchant for F-bombs means this bad boy is Rated 'M' for Mature. Direct download: 947.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 5:30am EST

This week's BLAST PROCESSING takes our boys to Gotham City for some thoughts on Batman's latest video game outing. There's also talk of racing fast cars, the dirty cyberpunk future, '80s cartoons that would make awesome games, poutine, and Tony Scott: The Video Game. We don't understand it either. Failure to curb Jon's penchant for F-bombs means this bad boy is Rated 'M' for Mature.

Fri, 21 October 2011 DVD Verdict 946 - The Friday Filibuster (Vacationing in Arkham City) Even though Dave has taken ill, it will not stop him and Erich from immersing themselves in the new video game Arkham City . Mac is looking forward to the steam punk version of The Three Musketeers . Excitement surrounds Season Two of The Walking Dead . Reviews of Batman: Year One , The Frighteners (Blu-ray) , and Freerunner (Blu-ray) . Plus! Dangerous nerds, Watching movies-within-a-movie, and a bonus Lightning Round: Movies that start with a vowel. Go! Direct download: 946.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:00am EST

Even though Dave has taken ill, it will not stop him and Erich from immersing themselves in the new video game Arkham City . Mac is looking forward to the steam punk version of The Three Musketeers . Excitement surrounds Season Two of The Walking Dead . Reviews of Batman: Year One , The Frighteners (Blu-ray) , and Freerunner (Blu-ray) . Plus! Dangerous nerds, Watching movies-within-a-movie, and a bonus Lightning Round: Movies that start with a vowel. Go!

Thu, 20 October 2011 DVD Verdict 945 - F This Movie! (Music Box Massacre 2011) Patrick and JB once again venture into the maw of the Music Box Massacre and live to tell about it. 13 movies. 24 hours. This is their story, in their own shell-shocked, sleep deprived words. Direct download: 945.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Patrick and JB once again venture into the maw of the Music Box Massacre and live to tell about it. 13 movies. 24 hours. This is their story, in their own shell-shocked, sleep deprived words.

Tue, 18 October 2011 DVD Verdict 944 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Grab Bag) It's another musical grab bag, as Clark spotlights a random assortment of film music selections: I Capture the Castle , The Unsaid , Soldier , Tin Man , Live and Let Die , The Stunt Man , Forever Amber , The Driver , Apt Pupil , The Virgin Suicides , and a piece from Christopher Young's An Unfinished Life rejected score. Plus, reviews of The Tree of Life , Horrible Bosses , Terri , and Lars von Trier's polarizing sci-fi flick Melancholia . Direct download: 944.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 5:30am EST

It's another musical grab bag, as Clark spotlights a random assortment of film music selections: I Capture the Castle , The Unsaid , Soldier , Tin Man , Live and Let Die , The Stunt Man , Forever Amber , The Driver , Apt Pupil , The Virgin Suicides , and a piece from Christopher Young's An Unfinished Life rejected score. Plus, reviews of The Tree of Life , Horrible Bosses , Terri , and Lars von Trier's polarizing sci-fi flick Melancholia .

Sat, 15 October 2011 DVD Verdict 943 - The Return of Blast Processing! Indian Summer Vacation is over! Blast Processing is back with talk of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Rage, Dark Souls, Steve Jobs, High Def Remakes, and a round of Whiskey shots (purely celebratory, of course). Rated M for Mature! Direct download: 943.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Indian Summer Vacation is over! Blast Processing is back with talk of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Rage, Dark Souls, Steve Jobs, High Def Remakes, and a round of Whiskey shots (purely celebratory, of course). Rated M for Mature!

Fri, 14 October 2011 DVD Verdict 942 - The Friday Filibuster (Man Service) Dave plays midwife to The Howling Reborn . Erich Attacks the Block with his Troll Hunting. Mac finds V: Season Two to be an American Horror Story . Josh pops his Psycho Kickboxer cherry with The Punisher. Plus! Memorable collapses, Rapid transit, Secrets in the attic, and Characters known only by their first names. Direct download: 942.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:30pm EST

Dave plays midwife to The Howling Reborn . Erich Attacks the Block with his Troll Hunting. Mac finds V: Season Two to be an American Horror Story . Josh pops his Psycho Kickboxer cherry with The Punisher. Plus! Memorable collapses, Rapid transit, Secrets in the attic, and Characters known only by their first names.

Thu, 13 October 2011 DVD Verdict 941 - F These Zombie Movies! They're coming to get you, Patrick and JB, so you better hurry up and F these zombie movies before it's too late. Mwahahahahaha! ((crunch)) Direct download: 941.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 11:00am EST

They're coming to get you, Patrick and JB, so you better hurry up and F these zombie movies before it's too late. Mwahahahahaha! ((crunch))

Mon, 10 October 2011 DVD Verdict 940 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1960) Clark jumps into his musical time machine once again and travels back to the year 1960, offering selections from Purple Noon , From the Terrace , Psycho , Spartacus , The Apartment , Cimmaron , La Dolce Vita , and appropriately enough The Time Machine . Direct download: 940.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:30pm EST

Clark jumps into his musical time machine once again and travels back to the year 1960, offering selections from Purple Noon , From the Terrace , Psycho , Spartacus , The Apartment , Cimmaron , La Dolce Vita , and appropriately enough The Time Machine .

Mon, 10 October 2011 DVD Verdict 939 - Objection! (Horrific Video Game Adaptations) Contrarian a-hole authoritarians Dave and Dan return with a Ron Swanson update before settling into an in-depth discussion of terrifying Hollywood adaptations of video games for television and film -- The Super Mario Bros. Super Show , Captain N: The Gamemaster , Pac-Man , Dragon's Lair , Street Fighter , Mortal Kombat , Resident Evil , Tomb Raider , DOOM , and more. The bigger question: Is it even possible to create a worthwhile translation from game to film? Speculation centers on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Halo . Direct download: 939.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:30am EST

Contrarian a-hole authoritarians Dave and Dan return with a Ron Swanson update before settling into an in-depth discussion of terrifying Hollywood adaptations of video games for television and film -- The Super Mario Bros. Super Show , Captain N: The Gamemaster , Pac-Man , Dragon's Lair , Street Fighter , Mortal Kombat , Resident Evil , Tomb Raider , DOOM , and more. The bigger question: Is it even possible to create a worthwhile translation from game to film? Speculation centers on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Halo .

Fri, 7 October 2011 DVD Verdict 938 - The Friday Filibuster (Casually Racist) This week, the boys ponder the validity of Columbus Day. Mac asks the question, "Can you murder a robot?" Erich gets into Deadwood . Dave stops short of saying he loves Terra Nova . NBC Comedies redeem themselves in Week 2. Reviews of Submarine , The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway (Blu-ray) , Fast Five (Blu-ray) , and the house pet ghost-hunting reality series The Haunted . Plus! Flying right at you, Missing body parts, and Broken necks. Direct download: 938.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST

This week, the boys ponder the validity of Columbus Day. Mac asks the question, "Can you murder a robot?" Erich gets into Deadwood . Dave stops short of saying he loves Terra Nova . NBC Comedies redeem themselves in Week 2. Reviews of Submarine , The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway (Blu-ray) , Fast Five (Blu-ray) , and the house pet ghost-hunting reality series The Haunted . Plus! Flying right at you, Missing body parts, and Broken necks.

Thu, 6 October 2011 DVD Verdict 937 - F This Movie! (Sleepaway Camp) Join Patrick, Doug, Mike, and JB as they kick off their month-long Halloween celebration by spending a quiet evening in the woods at SLEEPAWAY CAMP recording their first feature-length commentary. It's the ultimate horror show and tell with an M. Night Shama-lama-ding-dong twist! Direct download: 937.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 6:30am EST

Join Patrick, Doug, Mike, and JB as they kick off their month-long Halloween celebration by spending a quiet evening in the woods at SLEEPAWAY CAMP recording their first feature-length commentary. It's the ultimate horror show and tell with an M. Night Shama-lama-ding-dong twist!

Wed, 5 October 2011 DVD Verdict 936 - View from the Couch (Re-Imagine This!) Global Warming descends up Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle prepare for Canadian Thanksgiving, the oddities of High School reunions, bringing television series back from the dead, October movies, reviews of ABC's Pan Am and Revenge , Fox's Terra Nova , CBS' Two Broke Girls , and NBC's Prime Suspect . Direct download: 936.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Global Warming descends up Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle prepare for Canadian Thanksgiving, the oddities of High School reunions, bringing television series back from the dead, October movies, reviews of ABC's Pan Am and Revenge , Fox's Terra Nova , CBS' Two Broke Girls , and NBC's Prime Suspect .

Tue, 4 October 2011 DVD Verdict 935 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (I Gotta Fever) This week, Clark coughs up some music from films about sickness and disease, offering selections from Iris , Dying Young , Medicine Man , Shadowlands , Outbreak , and Stepmom . In addition, the cancer-themed comedy/drama 50/50 is reviewed alongside a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 935.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:30am EST

This week, Clark coughs up some music from films about sickness and disease, offering selections from Iris , Dying Young , Medicine Man , Shadowlands , Outbreak , and Stepmom . In addition, the cancer-themed comedy/drama 50/50 is reviewed alongside a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases.

Fri, 30 September 2011 DVD Verdict 934 - The Friday Filibuster (The Transparent Cash Grab) This week, Erich breaks bread with Breaking Bad , Mac ensconces himself within Castle , and Dave covers his Fall TV favorites. Reviews of Terra Nova , Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Blu-ray) , Thor (Blu-ray) , The Naked Gun (Blu-ray) , Jake and the Neverland Pirates , and Barbie: Princess Charm School . Plus! Faulty Gremlins memories and Fall-related tomfoolery. Direct download: 934.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:00am EST

This week, Erich breaks bread with Breaking Bad , Mac ensconces himself within Castle , and Dave covers his Fall TV favorites. Reviews of Terra Nova , Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Blu-ray) , Thor (Blu-ray) , The Naked Gun (Blu-ray) , Jake and the Neverland Pirates , and Barbie: Princess Charm School . Plus! Faulty Gremlins memories and Fall-related tomfoolery.

Thu, 29 September 2011 DVD Verdict 933 - F This Movie! (Napoleon Dynamite) Bowing to peer pressure, Patrick and Alex time travel back to 2004 to shave their heads, cast a protective spell over Loch Ness, hunt Alaskan wolverines, tame a wild honeymoon stallion, master the art of Rex Kwan Do, and F the heck out of Napoleon Dynamite . Gosh! Direct download: 933.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:00am EST

Bowing to peer pressure, Patrick and Alex time travel back to 2004 to shave their heads, cast a protective spell over Loch Ness, hunt Alaskan wolverines, tame a wild honeymoon stallion, master the art of Rex Kwan Do, and F the heck out of Napoleon Dynamite . Gosh!

Wed, 28 September 2011 DVD Verdict 932 - View from the Couch (My So-Called Tragic Life) Kent and Michelle return with tips from The Jack Handy School of Parenting , how not to attend your High School Reunion, Disneyland dons its Halloween costume, James Cameron buys Disney theme park real estate, The Lion King goes high def and 3D, Kent refuses to believe The Help has grossed $154 Million, and reviews of CBS' A Person of Interest and a retooled C.S.I. with Ted Danson. Direct download: 932.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST

Kent and Michelle return with tips from The Jack Handy School of Parenting , how not to attend your High School Reunion, Disneyland dons its Halloween costume, James Cameron buys Disney theme park real estate, The Lion King goes high def and 3D, Kent refuses to believe The Help has grossed $154 Million, and reviews of CBS' A Person of Interest and a retooled C.S.I. with Ted Danson.

Fri, 23 September 2011 DVD Verdict 931 - The Friday Filibuster (Behind the Scenes at DVD Verdict) A unique show this week, in that Dave interviews Michael about the inner workings of DVD Verdict, which then devolves into a discussion of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's key role in Transformers: Dark of the Moon , why Verdict didn't get Star Wars (Blu-ray) to review, and a review of Tucker and Dale vs. Evil . Direct download: 931.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 4:30am EST

A unique show this week, in that Dave interviews Michael about the inner workings of DVD Verdict, which then devolves into a discussion of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's key role in Transformers: Dark of the Moon , why Verdict didn't get Star Wars (Blu-ray) to review, and a review of Tucker and Dale vs. Evil .

Thu, 22 September 2011 DVD Verdict 930 - F This Movie! (Gremlins) We screwed up. Patrick and Erich are wet, bathed in bright light, and just finished a midnight buffet. Now you're going to be forced to listen to them talk ad nauseam about Joe Dante, Gremlins , and Gremlins 2 . We apologize in advance. Direct download: 930.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:00am EST

We screwed up. Patrick and Erich are wet, bathed in bright light, and just finished a midnight buffet. Now you're going to be forced to listen to them talk ad nauseam about Joe Dante, Gremlins , and Gremlins 2 . We apologize in advance.

Wed, 21 September 2011 DVD Verdict 929 - View from the Couch (Easily Annoyed) Kent and Michelle debrief the Emmys (and butcher talent names), add their voice to the growing Glee backlash, review the new Syfy channel series Alphas and The CW's Secret Circle , and speculate about the forthcoming Fox series Terra Nova . Direct download: 929.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:30am EST

Kent and Michelle debrief the Emmys (and butcher talent names), add their voice to the growing Glee backlash, review the new Syfy channel series Alphas and The CW's Secret Circle , and speculate about the forthcoming Fox series Terra Nova .

Tue, 20 September 2011 DVD Verdict 928 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Bill Conti) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Oscar-winning composer Bill Conti, offering selections from The Karate Kid , the Rocky franchise , The Right Stuff , Blood In, Blood Out , An Unmarried Woman , Uncle Joe Shannon , Dynasty , and Escape to Victory . Plus! A reviews of the Ryan Gosling flick Drive and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 928.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 10:00am EST

This week, Clark spotlights the music of Oscar-winning composer Bill Conti, offering selections from The Karate Kid , the Rocky franchise , The Right Stuff , Blood In, Blood Out , An Unmarried Woman , Uncle Joe Shannon , Dynasty , and Escape to Victory . Plus! A reviews of the Ryan Gosling flick Drive and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases.

Mon, 19 September 2011 DVD Verdict 927 - Objection! (Hollywood Conceits that Drive Us Insane) Dave and Dan welcome a star-studded lineup to hash through a list of movie and television idioms, tropes, and conventions that drive them up a wall -- The Scooby-Doo Conceit , Hacking the Gibson , Computers are Magic , Death by Consumer Electronics , The 360-degree Camera Pan , The Boss Hogg Effect , Running from the Fireball , Exploding Automobiles , and more. How stupid do these filmmakers think we are? Direct download: 927.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 3:00am EST

Dave and Dan welcome a star-studded lineup to hash through a list of movie and television idioms, tropes, and conventions that drive them up a wall -- The Scooby-Doo Conceit , Hacking the Gibson , Computers are Magic , Death by Consumer Electronics , The 360-degree Camera Pan , The Boss Hogg Effect , Running from the Fireball , Exploding Automobiles , and more. How stupid do these filmmakers think we are?

Fri, 16 September 2011 DVD Verdict 926 - The Friday Filibuster (John Carpenter is Dead to Me) This week, Erich stops bailing water long enough to review BBC's Misfits and eviscerate John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China , Michael is up to his bloody eyeballs in new Hollywood horror, and Dave postmortem's Curb Your Enthusiasm and Make It or Break It . Reviews of Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (Blu-ray), X-Men: First Class (Blu-ray) , and Outsourced: The Complete Series . Plus! Scenes of the afterlife, John Carpenter directs your favorite '80s film, and vintage special effects that still hold up. Direct download: 926.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:00am EST

This week, Erich stops bailing water long enough to review BBC's Misfits and eviscerate John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China , Michael is up to his bloody eyeballs in new Hollywood horror, and Dave postmortem's Curb Your Enthusiasm and Make It or Break It . Reviews of Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (Blu-ray), X-Men: First Class (Blu-ray) , and Outsourced: The Complete Series . Plus! Scenes of the afterlife, John Carpenter directs your favorite '80s film, and vintage special effects that still hold up.

Thu, 15 September 2011 DVD Verdict 925 - F This Movie! (Superbad) Join Patrick and Doug as they explore such heady topics as the male camel toe and the sin of breast reduction surgery, while giving Greg Mottola's Superbad some much needed McLovin. Direct download: 925.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Join Patrick and Doug as they explore such heady topics as the male camel toe and the sin of breast reduction surgery, while giving Greg Mottola's Superbad some much needed McLovin.

Wed, 14 September 2011 DVD Verdict 924 - View from the Couch (Yellypants) Kent and Michelle are in the manic throes of Fall activities, but still manage to squeeze in a few minutes to talk cereal snobbery, box office leaders from Septembers past, reviews of the Sherman Bros. documentary The Boys and Disney's colossal flop Mars Needs Moms , and the Star Wars saga on Blu-ray. Direct download: 924.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00am EST

Kent and Michelle are in the manic throes of Fall activities, but still manage to squeeze in a few minutes to talk cereal snobbery, box office leaders from Septembers past, reviews of the Sherman Bros. documentary The Boys and Disney's colossal flop Mars Needs Moms , and the Star Wars saga on Blu-ray.

Tue, 13 September 2011 DVD Verdict 923 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Steven Soderbergh) This week, Clark explores music from the films of director Steven Soderbergh, featuring selections from Out of Sight , the Ocean's Trilogy , Solaris , Che , The Good German , Erin Brokovich , and Contagion , which is also reviewed alongside such recent DVD and Blu-ray releases as Hanna , Fringe: Season Three , Everything Must Go , Scarface , and United 93 . Direct download: 923.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:30am EST

This week, Clark explores music from the films of director Steven Soderbergh, featuring selections from Out of Sight , the Ocean's Trilogy , Solaris , Che , The Good German , Erin Brokovich , and Contagion , which is also reviewed alongside such recent DVD and Blu-ray releases as Hanna , Fringe: Season Three , Everything Must Go , Scarface , and United 93 .

Mon, 12 September 2011 DVD Verdict 922 - Objection! (The NFL Challenge) This week, Dave, Dan, Adam, and a mute Michael face a most unusual change -- identify a film that corresponds in some way, shape, or form to each of the NFL's 32 teams. Okay.... go! Direct download: 922.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 2:30am EST

This week, Dave, Dan, Adam, and a mute Michael face a most unusual change -- identify a film that corresponds in some way, shape, or form to each of the NFL's 32 teams. Okay.... go!

Fri, 9 September 2011 DVD Verdict 921 - The Friday Filibuster (Just the Ten of Us on Spider Island) Dave, Mac, and special guest Judge Daryl Loomis attempt to dispel the growing anger permeating life on Earth, by spinning a web around Marvel Comics "Spider Island," extolling the virtues of Voltron: Defender of the Universe , and reviewing such new releases as Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (Blu-ray) , Creepshow (Blu-ray) , True Legend (Blu-ray) , Sons of Anarchy: Season Three (Blu-ray) , and Outsourced: The Complete Series . Plus! TV shows with strange opening credit sequences, Memorable motorcyles, Remaking TV shows into movies of a different genre. Direct download: 921.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:30am EST

Dave, Mac, and special guest Judge Daryl Loomis attempt to dispel the growing anger permeating life on Earth, by spinning a web around Marvel Comics "Spider Island," extolling the virtues of Voltron: Defender of the Universe , and reviewing such new releases as Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (Blu-ray) , Creepshow (Blu-ray) , True Legend (Blu-ray) , Sons of Anarchy: Season Three (Blu-ray) , and Outsourced: The Complete Series . Plus! TV shows with strange opening credit sequences, Memorable motorcyles, Remaking TV shows into movies of a different genre.

Thu, 8 September 2011 DVD Verdict 920 - F This Movie! (Lost Highway) Patrick and JB learn it's not healthy to tailgate, before transforming into Peter Travers and Roger Ebert to dissect David Lynch's mind-numbing Lost Highway . Direct download: 920.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:30am EST

Patrick and JB learn it's not healthy to tailgate, before transforming into Peter Travers and Roger Ebert to dissect David Lynch's mind-numbing Lost Highway .

Wed, 7 September 2011 DVD Verdict 919 - View from the Couch (Fall Spectacular) Kent and Michelle pay homage to the victims of 9/11, before settling into discussions of broken dog tails, the upcoming Fall television season, September theatrical releases, and excitement over Eddie Murphy hosting the Oscars. Plus, reviews of No Ordinary Family , and BBC's Wonders of the Universe . Direct download: 919.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:30am EST

Kent and Michelle pay homage to the victims of 9/11, before settling into discussions of broken dog tails, the upcoming Fall television season, September theatrical releases, and excitement over Eddie Murphy hosting the Oscars. Plus, reviews of No Ordinary Family , and BBC's Wonders of the Universe .

Tue, 6 September 2011 DVD Verdict 918 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases, offering selections from Days of Heaven , Being Human , Rise of the Planet of the Apes , Don't Be Afraid of the Dark , and more! In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on John Madden's thriller The Debt and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Direct download: 918.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:30am EST

This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases, offering selections from Days of Heaven , Being Human , Rise of the Planet of the Apes , Don't Be Afraid of the Dark , and more! In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on John Madden's thriller The Debt and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases.

Mon, 5 September 2011 DVD Verdict 917 - Objection! (Darth Vader says "Nooooo!!!") The world's foremost contrarian a-holes, Dan and Dave, have their say about George Lucas' continuing changes to the Star Wars saga. Direct download: 917.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST

The world's foremost contrarian a-holes, Dan and Dave, have their say about George Lucas' continuing changes to the Star Wars saga.

Fri, 2 September 2011 DVD Verdict 916 - The Friday Filibuster (Subverted Expectations) Our intrepid gang of 'Busters is joined by guest Judge Josh Rode this week, as Erich is entertained but not overwhelmed by Dexter: Season 5 , Mac is unimpressed by DC Comics' reboot, and Dave brainstorms a 21st century Aquaman. TV on DVD reviews of Angry Beavers: Seasons One and Two , The Event: The Complete Series , Community: Season Two , and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena . Plus! Changing movies you loved as a kid, Movies you'd wish you could see for the first time again, Dominating diminutive actors, and Inventing Movie/TV board game tie-ins. Oh, and don't forget to bring your prosthetic penis! Direct download: 916.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:00am EST

Our intrepid gang of 'Busters is joined by guest Judge Josh Rode this week, as Erich is entertained but not overwhelmed by Dexter: Season 5 , Mac is unimpressed by DC Comics' reboot, and Dave brainstorms a 21st century Aquaman. TV on DVD reviews of Angry Beavers: Seasons One and Two , The Event: The Complete Series , Community: Season Two , and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena . Plus! Changing movies you loved as a kid, Movies you'd wish you could see for the first time again, Dominating diminutive actors, and Inventing Movie/TV board game tie-ins. Oh, and don't forget to bring your prosthetic penis!

Thu, 1 September 2011 DVD Verdict 915 - F This Movie! (Summer 2011 Postmortem) Join Patrick, Doug, and JB, as they debrief, debunk, debase, and defile the 2011 summer movie season. Direct download: 915.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:00am EST

Join Patrick, Doug, and JB, as they debrief, debunk, debase, and defile the 2011 summer movie season.

Wed, 31 August 2011 DVD Verdict 914 - View from the Couch (Two Dogs and a Dead Fish) Kent and Michelle reflect upon 15 years of marriage, campers vs. motorhomes, a horrible swimming experience, analyzing the Twilight franchise, Taylor Lautner's Abducted and more upcoming fall movies, and a review of Green Lantern . Direct download: 914.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:30am EST

Kent and Michelle reflect upon 15 years of marriage, campers vs. motorhomes, a horrible swimming experience, analyzing the Twilight franchise, Taylor Lautner's Abducted and more upcoming fall movies, and a review of Green Lantern .

Mon, 29 August 2011 DVD Verdict 597 (Repeat) - Objection! (Waterworld) As the east coast bails out from Hurricane Irene and half our staff deals with power outages, we offer a somewhat appropriate flashback episode. Join Dave, Dan, and Steve, as they attempt to defend the universally reviled Kevin Costner epic Waterworld . Good luck gentlemen. You're going to need it. Category: objection -- posted at: 2:00am EST

As the east coast bails out from Hurricane Irene and half our staff deals with power outages, we offer a somewhat appropriate flashback episode. Join Dave, Dan, and Steve, as they attempt to defend the universally reviled Kevin Costner epic Waterworld . Good luck gentlemen. You're going to need it.

Fri, 26 August 2011 DVD Verdict 913 - The Friday Filibuster (Bushy Bushy Bushy) Mac has layers but does not live in Worcester, Erich is still disturbed by his The Fly / The Fly II double feature, Dave is underwhelmed by this season of Curb Your Enthusiasm . Plus: Reviews of '80s cult horror flick Bad Dreams , Twilight Zone: Season Five (Blu-ray) , and Bangkok Knockout ; Villain freakouts; Making your own changes to the Star Wars: Complete Saga (Blu-ray) ; and camping with a Saved by the Bell character. Direct download: 913.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:30am EST

Mac has layers but does not live in Worcester, Erich is still disturbed by his The Fly / The Fly II double feature, Dave is underwhelmed by this season of Curb Your Enthusiasm . Plus: Reviews of '80s cult horror flick Bad Dreams , Twilight Zone: Season Five (Blu-ray) , and Bangkok Knockout ; Villain freakouts; Making your own changes to the Star Wars: Complete Saga (Blu-ray) ; and camping with a Saved by the Bell character.

Thu, 25 August 2011 DVD Verdict 912 - F This Movie! (Star Trek) Boldly going where many have gone before, Patrick and company attempt to out trek the Trekkers with their f-ing of JJ Abrams' Star Trek . Direct download: 912.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Boldly going where many have gone before, Patrick and company attempt to out trek the Trekkers with their f-ing of JJ Abrams' Star Trek .

Wed, 24 August 2011 DVD Verdict 911 - View from the Couch (George Lucas works Blu) The Dixon Bros. -- Kent and Tim -- join forces to defeat kidney stones, dissect Star Wars on Blu-ray, Rise of the Planet of the Apes , Hollywood franchising, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, and more. BTW, we apologize in advance for the quality of the audio. Direct download: 911.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:30am EST

The Dixon Bros. -- Kent and Tim -- join forces to defeat kidney stones, dissect Star Wars on Blu-ray, Rise of the Planet of the Apes , Hollywood franchising, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, and more. BTW, we apologize in advance for the quality of the audio.

Tue, 23 August 2011 DVD Verdict 910 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Four) Clark wraps up his four-part series on the music of the the Harry Potter franchise, by featuring Alexandre Desplat's work on The Deathly Hallows Parts I and II . On the review portion of the program, Clark offers his thoughts on the Fright Night remake and a selection of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Enjoy! Direct download: 910.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 12:30am EST

Clark wraps up his four-part series on the music of the the Harry Potter franchise, by featuring Alexandre Desplat's work on The Deathly Hallows Parts I and II . On the review portion of the program, Clark offers his thoughts on the Fright Night remake and a selection of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Enjoy!

Mon, 22 August 2011 DVD Verdict 909 - Objection! (Old White Man Cabal Film Festival) This week, Dan, Dave, and Michael settle in for the first annual OWMC Film Festival , but only after a hearty discussion of the new Conan the Barbarian , the original Conan films, Bangkok Knockout , and the current state of the Asian action film genre. Direct download: 909.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:30am EST

This week, Dan, Dave, and Michael settle in for the first annual OWMC Film Festival , but only after a hearty discussion of the new Conan the Barbarian , the original Conan films, Bangkok Knockout , and the current state of the Asian action film genre.

Fri, 19 August 2011 DVD Verdict 908 - The Friday Filibuster (You Crack Me Up) Dave and Mac offer up a streamlined episode, focusing their attention on $200 movie tickets, Boston's Twilight convention, new Ben 10 , going retro with Airwolf: The Movie , worst movie location to raise a child, and scenes that crack you up no matter how many times you see them. Direct download: 908.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST

Dave and Mac offer up a streamlined episode, focusing their attention on $200 movie tickets, Boston's Twilight convention, new Ben 10 , going retro with Airwolf: The Movie , worst movie location to raise a child, and scenes that crack you up no matter how many times you see them.

Thu, 18 August 2011 DVD Verdict 907 - F This Movie! (Dune) Behold! As a wild ass in the desert, Patrick and Mark go forth to their work, F-ing the Hell out of David Lynch's sci-fi epic Dune . Let's just hope they don't attract the worm. Direct download: 907.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:30am EST

Behold! As a wild ass in the desert, Patrick and Mark go forth to their work, F-ing the Hell out of David Lynch's sci-fi epic Dune . Let's just hope they don't attract the worm.

Wed, 17 August 2011 DVD Verdict 906 - View from the Couch (Surfin' Safari) Michelle flies solo once again, as the summer comes crashing to an end, with health and job crises. But there's still time for reviews of Rio , Soul Surfer , the disappointing adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , and some recent trailers. Direct download: 906.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 4:30am EST

Michelle flies solo once again, as the summer comes crashing to an end, with health and job crises. But there's still time for reviews of Rio , Soul Surfer , the disappointing adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , and some recent trailers.

Tue, 16 August 2011 DVD Verdict 905 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Three) Clark delivers part three of his four-part series exploring the music of the Harry Potter franchise. This week, Nicholas Hooper's surprisingly understated contributions to Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince are examined. Direct download: 905.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:30am EST

Clark delivers part three of his four-part series exploring the music of the Harry Potter franchise. This week, Nicholas Hooper's surprisingly understated contributions to Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince are examined.

Mon, 15 August 2011 DVD Verdict 904 - Objection! (Comic Book Movies) Dave, Dan, and Mac dissect the genre's potential, overwhelming presence, and underwhelming execution. Direct download: 904.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 11:30am EST

Dave, Dan, and Mac dissect the genre's potential, overwhelming presence, and underwhelming execution.

Fri, 12 August 2011 DVD Verdict 903 - The Friday Filibuster (Big Trouble in Little Nockmaar) On this week's action-packed episode, Erich rises to the challenge of reviewing the new Planet of the Apes flick, Michael envisions a Blues Brothers Saturday morning cartoon, Dave discovers Seinfeld in HD, Dexter: Season Five 's bonus features go AWOL, John Carpenter's movie monsters face off in celebrity deathmatch, and the boys plot out a rather boring prequel to Willow . BTW, a very special thank you to Tom from Chicago who sent Dave a copy of the original Willow book and cassette. Direct download: 903.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 5:00am EST

On this week's action-packed episode, Erich rises to the challenge of reviewing the new Planet of the Apes flick, Michael envisions a Blues Brothers Saturday morning cartoon, Dave discovers Seinfeld in HD, Dexter: Season Five 's bonus features go AWOL, John Carpenter's movie monsters face off in celebrity deathmatch, and the boys plot out a rather boring prequel to Willow . BTW, a very special thank you to Tom from Chicago who sent Dave a copy of the original Willow book and cassette.

Thu, 11 August 2011 DVD Verdict 902 - F This Movie! (That Thing You Do!) A man in a really nice camper wants to put Patrick and Erich on a podcast to F-the-heck out of Tom Hanks' directorial debut That Thing You Do! Hey, it's no Larry Crowne , but what is... right? Direct download: 902.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:30am EST

A man in a really nice camper wants to put Patrick and Erich on a podcast to F-the-heck out of Tom Hanks' directorial debut That Thing You Do! Hey, it's no Larry Crowne , but what is... right?

Tue, 9 August 2011 DVD Verdict 901 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Two) Clark continues his exploration of the music of the Harry Potter franchise, offering selections from John Williams' Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , and Patrick Doyle's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . Additionally, the sci-fi thriller Rise of the Planet of the Apes is reviewed. Enjoy! Direct download: 901.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:30am EST

Clark continues his exploration of the music of the Harry Potter franchise, offering selections from John Williams' Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , and Patrick Doyle's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . Additionally, the sci-fi thriller Rise of the Planet of the Apes is reviewed. Enjoy!

Mon, 8 August 2011 DVD Verdict 900 - Objection! (Denouncing Movies We Used to Love) On this OWMC-approved episode, Dave and Dan travel back in time to denounce their own critical opinions for movies they once loved -- Independence Day , Modern Problems , Con Air , The Fly (1986) , The Karate Kid III , Superman II , and more. Direct download: 900.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST

On this OWMC-approved episode, Dave and Dan travel back in time to denounce their own critical opinions for movies they once loved -- Independence Day , Modern Problems , Con Air , The Fly (1986) , The Karate Kid III , Superman II , and more.

Fri, 5 August 2011 DVD Verdict 899 - The Friday Filibuster (Alternate Universe) Kickin' it old school, Dave and Mac dodge toddler heckling and intrusive phone calls to discuss Cowboys and Aliens and Marvel Comics' The Ultimates ; reviews of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie , Dylan Dog , and Clash ; clunky spacesuits and dope roller skating. Direct download: 899.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST

Kickin' it old school, Dave and Mac dodge toddler heckling and intrusive phone calls to discuss Cowboys and Aliens and Marvel Comics' The Ultimates ; reviews of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie , Dylan Dog , and Clash ; clunky spacesuits and dope roller skating.

Thu, 4 August 2011 DVD Verdict 898 - F This Movie! (Cowboys and Aliens) In its new Thursday time slot, F This Movie joins Jon Favreau's big screen battle between Cowboys and Aliens . Saddle up with Patrick and JB, as they attempt to find some common ground with which to wage their Spielbergian war. It can't be too tough a fight, since they were nearly KO'd by The Smurfs . Direct download: 898.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:00am EST

In its new Thursday time slot, F This Movie joins Jon Favreau's big screen battle between Cowboys and Aliens . Saddle up with Patrick and JB, as they attempt to find some common ground with which to wage their Spielbergian war. It can't be too tough a fight, since they were nearly KO'd by The Smurfs .

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