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Wed, 29 June 2011 DVD Verdict 879 - View from the Couch (What about Summer?) Another week alone on the couch and the power is going to Michelle's head. After a brief impromptu commercial for Avon's Skin So Soft, she and the kids settle into a review of What About Bob? (written by the late Laura Ziskin), JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg's Super 8 , 10 more entries in the Top 50 Summer Movies of All Time , and listener mail. Direct download: 879.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 2:00pm EST Tue, 28 June 2011 DVD Verdict 878 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Michael Giacchino) This week, Clark spotlights a handful of film scores by composer Michael Giacchino, featuring selections from Cloverfield , Up , The Incredibles , Let Me In , The Family Stone , and Speed Racer . In addition, the new Pixar movie Cars 2 is reviewed. Enjoy! Direct download: 878.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:00am EST Mon, 27 June 2011 DVD Verdict 877 - Objection! (Captain America) While Dave is off at Old White Man Cabal Re-Education Camp, Dan welcomes in comic book experts (see: nerds) Mac and Michael to discuss Joe Johnston's Captain America and the potential or pitfalls it holds for Marvel's cinematic universe. Don't worry, even without Dave, there's no shortage of contrarian a-holery. Direct download: 877.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 2:00am EST Sun, 26 June 2011 DVD Verdict 876 - F This Movie! (Green Lantern) Patrick, Mike, and Adam form the F This Movie Corps to battle Martin Campbell, Ryan Reynolds, and Warner Bros. before they destroy the good name of Hal Jordan and Green Lantern . Direct download: 876.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:00am EST Wed, 22 June 2011 DVD Verdict 875 - View from the Couch (A Coke and a Sunburn) Michelle and the kids may be walking on the sun, but that doesn't stop them from reviewing NatGeo's Ultimate Factories , discover the world is addicted to Coca-Cola, counting down the Top 50 Summer Movies . Direct download: 875.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 4:00am EST Tue, 21 June 2011 DVD Verdict 874 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Wonderful World of Color) Clark bounces across the color spectrum with musical selections from The Blue Lagoon , The Black Stallion , The Thin Red Line , The Pink Panther , Green Lantern (which he also reviews), and more! Direct download: 874.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:00am EST Mon, 20 June 2011 DVD Verdict 873 - Objection! (Badass Dads) Dave and Dan put their contrarian a-holery aside this week to celebrate Father's Day by running down a list of cinematic badass dads. Direct download: 873.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 4:00am EST Sun, 19 June 2011 DVD Verdict 872 - F This Movie! (Super 8) Patrick and JB channel their inner 10-year-olds to explore the world of JJ Abrams' Super 8 , an homage to the classic Spielbergian summer movies of old. Plus, the production values are MINT! Direct download: 872.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST Thu, 16 June 2011 DVD Verdict 871 - Blast Processing! (E3 2011) Bet you never thought we'd get this far! Steve, Dave, and Adam ring in Episode 100! Jon's there lurking, and is very sad because his mic is busted, but at least he's there in spirit, laughing at the rest of us. WE run down the big ole slab of "What the hell?!" that was E3 2011! If The Cirque De Soliel is the most exciting show on Earth, this just may have been the most boring. There's some PSVita inspired hand-wringing, some Wii-U inspired head-scratching, much yawning over Kinect and much love for Uncharted 3, Skyrim, and Mass Effect 3! Direct download: 871.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 1:00am EST Wed, 15 June 2011 DVD Verdict 870 - View from the Couch (Shut Up, Oprah!) Michelle finds herself alone on the couch, yet again. But that doesn't stop her from putting Oprah in her place, praising James Lipton, pitting Julie Bowen against Sofia Vergara, handicapping the summer movie season, and reviewing The Golden Child on the latest Greaties of the '80s . Direct download: 870.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:00am EST Tue, 14 June 2011 DVD Verdict 869 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark digs into another batch of new and recent film music releases, offering selections from Paul , Your Highness , Kung Fu Panda 2 , Masada , I Am Number Four , Rango , and Source Code . In addition, J.J. Abrams' sci-fi thriller Super 8 is reviewed. Enjoy! Direct download: 869.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 13 June 2011 DVD Verdict 868 - Objection! (Battle: Los Angeles) Dave, Dan, and Steve saddle up to extoll the virtues of the Coen Brothers' True Grit , before camping out to defend the glory that is Battle: Los Angeles . Direct download: 868.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST Sat, 11 June 2011 DVD Verdict 867 - F This Movie! (Twelve Monkeys) Patrick and JB are seeking The Army of the Twelve Monkeys , but will settle for a blatant f-ing of Terry Gilliam's cult classic. Hey, film criticism ain't an exact science with these clowns, but they're getting better. Direct download: 867.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Fri, 10 June 2011 DVD Verdict 866 - The Friday Filibuster (Crisis on Finite Budgets) Live from Smuggler's Notch, Dave, Mike, and Dan recall the insanity of Legend of the Hidden Temple , more Superman than you can shake a high definition stick at, the worst superhero costumes of all time, you as the villain of a Die Hard knockoff, and new social issues for comic book heroes. Direct download: 866.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:00am EST Wed, 8 June 2011 DVD Verdict 865 - View from the Couch (Fangtastic) Michelle sits alone once again on her big Couch , but doesn't let that deter her from discussing the death of Randy Macho Man Savage, Spielberg movies coming to Blu-ray, and opening The Disney Vault on White Fang . Direct download: 865.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:00am EST Tue, 7 June 2011 DVD Verdict 864 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Piano Men) This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the piano, offering selections from The Conversation , Searching for Bobby Fischer , The Piano , Love Field , The Firm , Forrest Gump , Munich and Finding Neverland . In addition, the comic book blockbuster X-Men: First Class is reviewed. Enjoy! Direct download: 864.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST Mon, 6 June 2011 DVD Verdict 863 - Objection! (Death-defying Stunts, Part Two) Returning to format, with the second half of their countdown to the 10 Best Bone-crunching-life-threatening Practical Movie Stunts, Dan and Dave set their sights on Ben Hur , Stagecoach , Raiders of the Lost Ark , Willow , For Your Eyes Only , and The Road Warrior ... but only after an in-depth discussion of X-Men: First Class and where it ranks in the X-Men franchise. Direct download: 863.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST Sun, 5 June 2011 DVD Verdict 862 - F This Movie! (Taken) Patrick and Mark hide under the bed to discuss Liam Neeson badassery, French action movies, and Gun Kata. Plus! Mark shares the incredible true story of the time he was TAKEN . Direct download: 862.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST Fri, 3 June 2011 DVD Verdict 861 - The Friday Filibuster (Corpse Feasting) On a very special episode, Dan and Steve join Dave to build the excitement for X-Men: First Class and Conan the Barbarian , share the love for Fast Five and Season Three of Parks and Rec , and revisit Zombieland . Plus! The worst TV or movie use of your favorite sport, Shameful representation of mental illness, and Badass strangers in a strange land. Direct download: 861.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:00am EST Thu, 2 June 2011 DVD Verdict 860 - Blast Processing! (The Great One) Steve and Jon are back to run down the news. The PSN is back, and Activision has announced their subscription plans for Call of Duty . Meanwhile, the guys are still playing LA Noire , but Jon finds time for some Brink , while Steve digs into The Witcher 2 , and Hunted: The Demon's Forge . 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Another week alone on the couch and the power is going to Michelle's head. After a brief impromptu commercial for Avon's Skin So Soft, she and the kids settle into a review of What About Bob? (written by the late Laura Ziskin), JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg's Super 8 , 10 more entries in the Top 50 Summer Movies of All Time , and listener mail.

Tue, 28 June 2011 DVD Verdict 878 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Michael Giacchino) This week, Clark spotlights a handful of film scores by composer Michael Giacchino, featuring selections from Cloverfield , Up , The Incredibles , Let Me In , The Family Stone , and Speed Racer . In addition, the new Pixar movie Cars 2 is reviewed. Enjoy! Direct download: 878.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:00am EST

This week, Clark spotlights a handful of film scores by composer Michael Giacchino, featuring selections from Cloverfield , Up , The Incredibles , Let Me In , The Family Stone , and Speed Racer . In addition, the new Pixar movie Cars 2 is reviewed. Enjoy!

Mon, 27 June 2011 DVD Verdict 877 - Objection! (Captain America) While Dave is off at Old White Man Cabal Re-Education Camp, Dan welcomes in comic book experts (see: nerds) Mac and Michael to discuss Joe Johnston's Captain America and the potential or pitfalls it holds for Marvel's cinematic universe. Don't worry, even without Dave, there's no shortage of contrarian a-holery. Direct download: 877.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 2:00am EST

While Dave is off at Old White Man Cabal Re-Education Camp, Dan welcomes in comic book experts (see: nerds) Mac and Michael to discuss Joe Johnston's Captain America and the potential or pitfalls it holds for Marvel's cinematic universe. Don't worry, even without Dave, there's no shortage of contrarian a-holery.

Sun, 26 June 2011 DVD Verdict 876 - F This Movie! (Green Lantern) Patrick, Mike, and Adam form the F This Movie Corps to battle Martin Campbell, Ryan Reynolds, and Warner Bros. before they destroy the good name of Hal Jordan and Green Lantern . Direct download: 876.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:00am EST

Patrick, Mike, and Adam form the F This Movie Corps to battle Martin Campbell, Ryan Reynolds, and Warner Bros. before they destroy the good name of Hal Jordan and Green Lantern .

Wed, 22 June 2011 DVD Verdict 875 - View from the Couch (A Coke and a Sunburn) Michelle and the kids may be walking on the sun, but that doesn't stop them from reviewing NatGeo's Ultimate Factories , discover the world is addicted to Coca-Cola, counting down the Top 50 Summer Movies . Direct download: 875.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Michelle and the kids may be walking on the sun, but that doesn't stop them from reviewing NatGeo's Ultimate Factories , discover the world is addicted to Coca-Cola, counting down the Top 50 Summer Movies .

Tue, 21 June 2011 DVD Verdict 874 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Wonderful World of Color) Clark bounces across the color spectrum with musical selections from The Blue Lagoon , The Black Stallion , The Thin Red Line , The Pink Panther , Green Lantern (which he also reviews), and more! Direct download: 874.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Clark bounces across the color spectrum with musical selections from The Blue Lagoon , The Black Stallion , The Thin Red Line , The Pink Panther , Green Lantern (which he also reviews), and more!

Mon, 20 June 2011 DVD Verdict 873 - Objection! (Badass Dads) Dave and Dan put their contrarian a-holery aside this week to celebrate Father's Day by running down a list of cinematic badass dads. Direct download: 873.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Dave and Dan put their contrarian a-holery aside this week to celebrate Father's Day by running down a list of cinematic badass dads.

Sun, 19 June 2011 DVD Verdict 872 - F This Movie! (Super 8) Patrick and JB channel their inner 10-year-olds to explore the world of JJ Abrams' Super 8 , an homage to the classic Spielbergian summer movies of old. Plus, the production values are MINT! Direct download: 872.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 4:00am EST

Patrick and JB channel their inner 10-year-olds to explore the world of JJ Abrams' Super 8 , an homage to the classic Spielbergian summer movies of old. Plus, the production values are MINT!

Thu, 16 June 2011 DVD Verdict 871 - Blast Processing! (E3 2011) Bet you never thought we'd get this far! Steve, Dave, and Adam ring in Episode 100! Jon's there lurking, and is very sad because his mic is busted, but at least he's there in spirit, laughing at the rest of us. WE run down the big ole slab of "What the hell?!" that was E3 2011! If The Cirque De Soliel is the most exciting show on Earth, this just may have been the most boring. There's some PSVita inspired hand-wringing, some Wii-U inspired head-scratching, much yawning over Kinect and much love for Uncharted 3, Skyrim, and Mass Effect 3! Direct download: 871.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Bet you never thought we'd get this far! Steve, Dave, and Adam ring in Episode 100! Jon's there lurking, and is very sad because his mic is busted, but at least he's there in spirit, laughing at the rest of us. WE run down the big ole slab of "What the hell?!" that was E3 2011! If The Cirque De Soliel is the most exciting show on Earth, this just may have been the most boring. There's some PSVita inspired hand-wringing, some Wii-U inspired head-scratching, much yawning over Kinect and much love for Uncharted 3, Skyrim, and Mass Effect 3!

Wed, 15 June 2011 DVD Verdict 870 - View from the Couch (Shut Up, Oprah!) Michelle finds herself alone on the couch, yet again. But that doesn't stop her from putting Oprah in her place, praising James Lipton, pitting Julie Bowen against Sofia Vergara, handicapping the summer movie season, and reviewing The Golden Child on the latest Greaties of the '80s . Direct download: 870.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Michelle finds herself alone on the couch, yet again. But that doesn't stop her from putting Oprah in her place, praising James Lipton, pitting Julie Bowen against Sofia Vergara, handicapping the summer movie season, and reviewing The Golden Child on the latest Greaties of the '80s .

Tue, 14 June 2011 DVD Verdict 869 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark digs into another batch of new and recent film music releases, offering selections from Paul , Your Highness , Kung Fu Panda 2 , Masada , I Am Number Four , Rango , and Source Code . In addition, J.J. Abrams' sci-fi thriller Super 8 is reviewed. Enjoy! Direct download: 869.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST

This week, Clark digs into another batch of new and recent film music releases, offering selections from Paul , Your Highness , Kung Fu Panda 2 , Masada , I Am Number Four , Rango , and Source Code . In addition, J.J. Abrams' sci-fi thriller Super 8 is reviewed. Enjoy!

Mon, 13 June 2011 DVD Verdict 868 - Objection! (Battle: Los Angeles) Dave, Dan, and Steve saddle up to extoll the virtues of the Coen Brothers' True Grit , before camping out to defend the glory that is Battle: Los Angeles . Direct download: 868.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Dave, Dan, and Steve saddle up to extoll the virtues of the Coen Brothers' True Grit , before camping out to defend the glory that is Battle: Los Angeles .

Sat, 11 June 2011 DVD Verdict 867 - F This Movie! (Twelve Monkeys) Patrick and JB are seeking The Army of the Twelve Monkeys , but will settle for a blatant f-ing of Terry Gilliam's cult classic. Hey, film criticism ain't an exact science with these clowns, but they're getting better. Direct download: 867.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Patrick and JB are seeking The Army of the Twelve Monkeys , but will settle for a blatant f-ing of Terry Gilliam's cult classic. Hey, film criticism ain't an exact science with these clowns, but they're getting better.

Fri, 10 June 2011 DVD Verdict 866 - The Friday Filibuster (Crisis on Finite Budgets) Live from Smuggler's Notch, Dave, Mike, and Dan recall the insanity of Legend of the Hidden Temple , more Superman than you can shake a high definition stick at, the worst superhero costumes of all time, you as the villain of a Die Hard knockoff, and new social issues for comic book heroes. Direct download: 866.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Live from Smuggler's Notch, Dave, Mike, and Dan recall the insanity of Legend of the Hidden Temple , more Superman than you can shake a high definition stick at, the worst superhero costumes of all time, you as the villain of a Die Hard knockoff, and new social issues for comic book heroes.

Wed, 8 June 2011 DVD Verdict 865 - View from the Couch (Fangtastic) Michelle sits alone once again on her big Couch , but doesn't let that deter her from discussing the death of Randy Macho Man Savage, Spielberg movies coming to Blu-ray, and opening The Disney Vault on White Fang . Direct download: 865.mp3 Category: couch -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Michelle sits alone once again on her big Couch , but doesn't let that deter her from discussing the death of Randy Macho Man Savage, Spielberg movies coming to Blu-ray, and opening The Disney Vault on White Fang .

Tue, 7 June 2011 DVD Verdict 864 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Piano Men) This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the piano, offering selections from The Conversation , Searching for Bobby Fischer , The Piano , Love Field , The Firm , Forrest Gump , Munich and Finding Neverland . In addition, the comic book blockbuster X-Men: First Class is reviewed. Enjoy! Direct download: 864.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 1:00am EST

This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the piano, offering selections from The Conversation , Searching for Bobby Fischer , The Piano , Love Field , The Firm , Forrest Gump , Munich and Finding Neverland . In addition, the comic book blockbuster X-Men: First Class is reviewed. Enjoy!

Mon, 6 June 2011 DVD Verdict 863 - Objection! (Death-defying Stunts, Part Two) Returning to format, with the second half of their countdown to the 10 Best Bone-crunching-life-threatening Practical Movie Stunts, Dan and Dave set their sights on Ben Hur , Stagecoach , Raiders of the Lost Ark , Willow , For Your Eyes Only , and The Road Warrior ... but only after an in-depth discussion of X-Men: First Class and where it ranks in the X-Men franchise. Direct download: 863.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Returning to format, with the second half of their countdown to the 10 Best Bone-crunching-life-threatening Practical Movie Stunts, Dan and Dave set their sights on Ben Hur , Stagecoach , Raiders of the Lost Ark , Willow , For Your Eyes Only , and The Road Warrior ... but only after an in-depth discussion of X-Men: First Class and where it ranks in the X-Men franchise.

Sun, 5 June 2011 DVD Verdict 862 - F This Movie! (Taken) Patrick and Mark hide under the bed to discuss Liam Neeson badassery, French action movies, and Gun Kata. Plus! Mark shares the incredible true story of the time he was TAKEN . Direct download: 862.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Patrick and Mark hide under the bed to discuss Liam Neeson badassery, French action movies, and Gun Kata. Plus! Mark shares the incredible true story of the time he was TAKEN .

Fri, 3 June 2011 DVD Verdict 861 - The Friday Filibuster (Corpse Feasting) On a very special episode, Dan and Steve join Dave to build the excitement for X-Men: First Class and Conan the Barbarian , share the love for Fast Five and Season Three of Parks and Rec , and revisit Zombieland . Plus! The worst TV or movie use of your favorite sport, Shameful representation of mental illness, and Badass strangers in a strange land. Direct download: 861.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:00am EST

On a very special episode, Dan and Steve join Dave to build the excitement for X-Men: First Class and Conan the Barbarian , share the love for Fast Five and Season Three of Parks and Rec , and revisit Zombieland . Plus! The worst TV or movie use of your favorite sport, Shameful representation of mental illness, and Badass strangers in a strange land.

Thu, 2 June 2011 DVD Verdict 860 - Blast Processing! (The Great One) Steve and Jon are back to run down the news. The PSN is back, and Activision has announced their subscription plans for Call of Duty . Meanwhile, the guys are still playing LA Noire , but Jon finds time for some Brink , while Steve digs into The Witcher 2 , and Hunted: The Demon's Forge . Direct download: 860.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Steve and Jon are back to run down the news. The PSN is back, and Activision has announced their subscription plans for Call of Duty . Meanwhile, the guys are still playing LA Noire , but Jon finds time for some Brink , while Steve digs into The Witcher 2 , and Hunted: The Demon's Forge .

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