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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 1 Follow @dvdverdict Blog Roll DVD Verdict F This Movie! 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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.

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