Dave, Mac, Erich, and Daryl are decked out in their finest awards season formal wear for the annual Buster Awards , honoring their favorite and least favorite choices in such esteemed categories as... Villain Death, Action Scene, Guilty Pleasure, Lamest Hero, Longing for the Mayan Apocalypse, Biggest WTF Moment, DVD or Blu-ray Release, Television Series, Movie of the Year, and a very special Ambush Topic.

Patrick and Erika spend Christmas talking marriage, family, Megan Fox's boobs, and Judd Apatow's latest film This is 40 .

The trio of Steve, Jon, and Gabe foolishly attempt to tackle the testosterone-fueled filmography of Dutch director Paul Verhoeven . If we never hear from them again, you'll know why.

The boys ring in the Mayan Apocalypse , as Mac devours Futurama: Volume 7 , Daryl savors Sherlock: Series 2 , Erich survives The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Blu-ray) marathon, and Dave adores The Hobbit (Sorry haters. We're talking serious love affair here). Reviews of The Legend of Neil: Complete Series and Ultra Seven: The Complete Series . Plus! Town slogans, Movie-related holiday wrapping paper, Post-apocalyptic living, and Least likely Star Trek Into Darkness villain.

Armed with the knowledge gained from his review of the Alfred Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection (Blu-ray) , Patrick enlists the help of JB to observe and mutilate director Sacha Gervasi's biopic Hitchcock . Mother! Oh God, mother! Blood! Blood!

This week, Clark continues his look back at 2012 by spotlighting music from the sci-fi and fantasy films of the past year. You'll hear selections from John Carter , Prometheus , The Amazing Spider-Man , Marvel's The Avengers , Total Recall , The Hunger Games , Wrath of the Titans , Snow White and the Huntsman , Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter , Looper and Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part II .

Skyfall helps Melissa celebrate the career of Dame Judi Dench, as Michael is enchanted by Ang Lee's Life of Pi . Awards season gets underway with announcements for the Golden Globe and SAG nominations. The Hobbit breaks December box office records but is falling short of business and fan expectations. TV gears up for Christmas. Broadway remounts Pippin . TNT gives JR Ewing a funeral. Johnny Depp becomes a sentient supercomputer for Christopher Nolan. And despite a new trailer, we are no closer to uncovering the true identity of Benedict Cumberbatch's villain in Star Trek Into Darkness .

The Sounds and Sights of Cinema 's Clark Douglas joins the boys for an all-star hour of entertainment lunacy. Daryl remembers why Freaks and Geeks derailed in its home stretch. Mac is intrigued by the resourcefulness of Anna Karenina . Erich revisits extended Middle Earth in preparation for The Hobbit . Dave discovers a forgotten '80s movie that stands toe-to-toe with Gymkata and Psycho Kickboxer . Reviews of This is 40 , The Bourne Legacy (Blu-ray) , Star Trek TNG: Season 2 (Blu-ray) , Paradise Lost Trilogy , Miami Connection (Blu-ray) . Plus! Underground lakes, Cartoons that should never be made into live-action movies, Memorable basketball scenes, TV casts shakeups, and Bad trailers for good movies.

It's Ho-Ho-Horror, as Santa Patrick and his F This Movie! elves stuff your digital stocking with their commentary for the most disturbing Christmas film ever put to celluloid, Silent Night, Deadly Night . Happy Holidays!

This week, Clark kicks off a series of podcasts which take a look back at the films and film music of 2012. In the first installment, you'll hear selections from a handful of 2012's prominent animated films, including The Lorax , Paranorman , Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted , Brave , The Secret World of Arrietty , The Pirates! Band of Misfits , Ice Age: Continental Drift and Rise of the Guardians .

Melissa gets caught up on recent television, while Michael consumes cinematic Christmas classics in bits and pieces. The Hobbit is generating poor early reviews. The Girls operates in television's grey area. Netflix lands an exclusive contract with Disney. Time to revisit Amazon Prime instant video. Tragic death of a latin music superstar. Sean Bean coming to TNT. Kevin Smith gifts fans with Clerks III . Star Trek Into Darkness ' teaser trailer sends interweb speculation into hyperdrive. And singer James Taylor as Lincoln ?!

Son-of-a-Gunderson! Patrick and JB warm up the wood chipper and cook up a nice stack of pancakes before settling in to talk the Coen brothers cult classic Fargo .

As Dave fights a brutal Resident Evil 6 addiction, Erich and Daryl also delve into offbeat and throwback gaming. Mac breaks the trend by enjoying a vintage big screen double feature of Back to the Future and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World . Reviews of Paranorman (Blu-ray) , Halo 4 (Blu-ray) , Siberian Tiger Quest , and a boatload of bad Spaghetti Westerns. Plus! Easily frightened heroes, Poorly placed villain lairs, He should be dead, and Great flying machines.

On this week's action packed episode, our resilient Canadian bastards -- Jon, Steve, Gabe, and Andrew -- tackle the cinematic masterworks of director Renny Harlin . No Geena Davises were harmed in the recording of this podcast.

This week, Clark explores music from controversial cinema, offering a variety of musical selections from such hotly-debated films as Compliance , A Clockwork Orange , The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover , JFK and Midnight Cowboy .

Melissa returns from London to report differences in Spamalot 's West End production, while Michael revisits Glengarry Glen Ross . Plus! Judi Dench owns Skyfall , Danny Elfman does Bernard Herrmann, Patti Lupone does David Mamet, the sad demise of muppeteer Kevin Clash, Lawrence Kasdan returns to the Star Wars universe, DC's Justice League movie gets a supervillain, Cate Blanchett plays Lady Tremaine, and the plot for Star Trek Into Darkness is revealed.

This week, Mac succumbs to the brilliance of Gravity Falls , Erich applauds Pixar for the bold choices of Brave , Daryl revisits early Judd Apatow, and Dave shares his Black Friday triumphs. Reviews of Men in Black 3 (Blu-ray) , MST3K XXV , Butter (Blu-ray) , and V/H/S . Plus! Appendages bending the wrong way, Bad VFX in movies you really like, Scars, and Outdoor scenes which were obviously filmed indoors.

Join Patrick, Erika, and their expanding vampire family as they talk glittering immortality, werewolves with six-pack abs, brooding paranormal teen romance, and the the film that started it all, Twilight .

This week, Clark briefly discusses some minor structural changes being made to the show, before jumping into his musical time machine and traveling back to 1975. You'll hear musical selections from Jaws , The Wind and the Lion , Three Days of the Condor , The Eiger Sanction , Breakheart Pass , Dog Day Afternoon , The Man Who Would Be King , and Farewell, My Lovely .

While camping overnight in line at Best Buy, Mac reveals the details of his VIP evening with Stan "The Man" Lee , Daryl revels in a [REC] trilogy marathon, Erich marvels at the beauty E.T. 1080p, and Dave catches up with Star Wars on Blu-ray. Reviews of TMNT: The Classic Series , Sunset Boulevard (Blu-ray) , Universal 100th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection , and Power Rangers: Christmas Together . Plus! Favorite holiday dinner scenes, Remakes that miss the point, Gifts that keep on giving, and When two good guys fight one bad guy.

Join Dave, Dan, Daryl, and the Old White Man Cabal as they discuss and debate the presence of Skyfall in the canon of James Bond's 50 year cinematic history.

Melissa spends an evening on Avenue Q , as Michael explores unseen John Hughes. Plus! Glittery vampires kick James Bond to the curb. Collecting Doctor Who : The Next Generation. American Horror Story comes to Netflix. Brad Bird will NOT direct Star Wars Episode VII (neither will Ben Affleck). And Star Trek Into Darkness gives The Hobbit audiences a 9-minute IMAX preview.

James Bond turns 50, prompting Patrick and JB to throw one of those "over the hill" parties by reviewing 007's latest adventure Skyfall and comparing it to every previous Bond film. Of course, there is rampant sexual promiscuity and martinis involved, so parental discretion is advised.

Mac is a revolutionary assassin, Daryl reveals an irrational hatred of Ben Affleck, Erich compares and contrasts Argo with Wreck-It Ralph , and Dave has no love for George Lazenby as James Bond. Reviews of CHiPs '99 , Shazam! , and Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) . Plus! Yoda returns to answer your movie questions. TV series that start well and end badly. Nonsensical "Very Special Episodes." Sweet moustaches. And a rear-spoiler discussion of Skyfall .

Our nerds from the north -- Jon, Gabriel, Andrew, and Mike -- continue their exploration of the macabre this week, by focusing their gaze on the good, bad, and ugly of Freddy Krueger's father, Wes Craven . On a side note: Everyone here at Verdict extends our sincerest condolences to the family of co-host Steve Power on the passing of his father Tom.

Melissa endures the world of My Little Pony , while Michael Brave s Pixar's foray into the world of fairy tales. Plus! James Bond makes box office Skyfall , Glittering vampires do battle with Spielberg's Lincoln , a painful season of Lifetime/Hallmark holiday movies begins, and Star Wars: Episode VII gets a writer... and perhaps a director!

Patrick and Erich travel back to the '80s and wrap up #ScaryMovieMonth with Frank LaLoggia's atmospheric cult classic, Lady in White . Now we just have to find a way to get them out of that closet.

This week, Clark spotlights the music of golden age composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold , offering rousing selections from The Adventures of Robin Hood , The Sea Wolf , Deception , Captain Blood , Another Dawn , King's Row , and The Sea Hawk .

As Melissa sees life from a zombie's perspective, Michael spends time with The Incredible Mel Brooks . Plus! Skyfall is this holiday season's international juggernaut, Cloud Atlas faces a box office disaster, Amazing Spider-man comes to DVD and Blu-ray, a little known Sesame Street Christmas resurfaces, George Lucas sells Lucasfilm and uses the profits to fund education initiatives, and steel yourself for a 12-hour Middle-Earth cinematic marathon.

On this week's episode, the Northern Hextravaganza continues with a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of iconic Hammer Horror director Terence Fisher !

Patrick and Mike close out Scary Movie Month with their annual franchise retrospective, this time turning attention to the man with burns on his face, knives for fingers, and hundreds of horrible jokes... Freddy Krueger. Sleep tight!

It's time once again for the annual Halloween episode, as Clark spotlights music from horror movies. You'll hear selections from The Innkeepers , The Omen , Nightbreed , The Dark Half , Final Destination 5 , The Howling , Candyman 2: Farewell to the Flesh , The Bad Seed , Wolfen , Black Belly of the Tarantula , and The Witches of Eastwick .

While Michael attempts to decipher The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas , Melissa spends her week in a series of dive bars. Plus! Nobody goes to the US box office, Hitchcock comes to Blu-ray, cult classics dominate Netflix, Matthew Vaughn abandons X-Men: Days of Future Past , Schwarzenegger returns to Conan , and our friend Steve quits Lindsay Lohan.

This week, our Halloween Canuckleheads -- Steve, Jon, Andrew, and Gabriel -- go toe-to-gangrenous-toe debating the good, bad, and ugly of zombie master George Romero .

Join Dave, Mac, Erich, and Daryl for a festive indulgence, providing commentary on The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Season One episode "Life's a Masquerade." You can play along by accessing the show through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or the Shout! Factory DVD release.

Patrick, JB, Doug, and Mike subject themselves to 24 hours of horror movies at the annual Chicago Massacre, changing venues from the Music Box to the historic Portage Theater . Did they survive the ordeal without irreparable harm or a need for psychotherapy? Listen in and find out! You can also check out their 8-minute video recap .

Join Dave and Dan, in yet another very special episode, as they come to bury Parks and Recreation , NBC's most schizophrenic sitcom. From Meat Tornadoes and Jean-Ralphio, to Tom/Ann and Leslie's run for higher office, the series showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately choked on its own inconsistency.

This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases, offering selections from Lincoln , Paranorman , Looper , The Master , The Words , Seven Psychopaths , Anna Karenina , and Skyfall .

Melissa savors the sheer joy of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie , while Michael peels himself off the ceiling after watching Ben Affleck's Argo . Plus! The Wachowski's unveil Cloud Atlas , double shot of Tyler Perry, a wealth of Halloween viewing opportunities, Rod Stewart releases his autobiography, more controversy surrounding NBC's Community , Nicolas Cage becomes Kirk Cameron, and Steve Carrell has a terrible horrible no good very bad day.

Mac is underwhelmed by Frankenweenie , but enjoys The Dark Knight Returns: Part 1 . Alice catches up with The Walking Dead and suffers through Vile torture porn. Dave experiences a lack of quality TV comedy, but gushes over Masters of the Universe in HD. Plus! Terrible superhero costumes, Movies you were too young to fully comprehend, and Wacky next door neighbors.

Scary movie month continues, as Patrick and B fire up their ancient analog equipment for a found footage anthology horror flick that uses VHS as its story conceit and a cadre of genre writer/directors to tell the tale.

Join Andrew, Jon, Steve, and Gabriel as they kick off their month-long Halloween celebration, by examining the good, bad, and ugly of Italian giallo master Dario Argento .

This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actor/director Ben Affleck . You'll hear selections from Good Will Hunting , Pearl Harbor , Force of Nature , Gigli , Dogma , The Sum of All Fears , Daredevil , Smokin' Aces , and Argo (which is also reviewed).

Melissa gets Elementary with Sherlock and White Collar s Michael out of the Dark Shadows . A rundown of the best new DVD, Blu-ray, Movies, Streaming Media, Music, and Books. Plus! Political propaganda on home video, an undiscovered Anne Bancroft/Sidney Poitier thriller, mourning the passing of Mongo, Stan Lee sues Disney for Billions, and Agent Phil Coulsen returns to the ranks of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Dave is forced to defend his love of live-action He-Man, Mac shares his bucket list of unseen horror movies, Erich supports region free commerce, and Daryl goes full-tilt gamer. Reviews of Looper , Excision , Killer Klowns from Outer Space , Dial M for Murder 3D , and the HD alternate ending of Little Shop of Horrors . Plus! Favorite alien conspiracy, Promised/Implied sequels that never came to be, Scenes that take place in a sewer, and A-hole cops.

The Halloween horror movie season is well underway, and the F This Movie! team is here to ensure you make the most of it. Join Patrick, Mike, Doug, and JB for a feature length commentary of Friday the 13th: Part III , director Steve Miner's 1982 attempt to immerse audiences in a three-dimensional murderous rampage, as Jason Voorhees once again unleashes vengeance upon the unsuspecting horny teens of Camp Crystal Lake.

Melissa gets caught up on new fall television, while Michael spends an evening at Hotel Transylvania with Adam Sandler and friends. Plus! Ridley Scott's Prometheus (Blu-ray) ties into the Blade Runner universe; Halloween comes to Netflix; Frank Oz' Little Shop of Horrors gets an alternate ending; Katee Sackhoff and Gina Carano front an all-female Expendables film; and a Buffy actor scripts the final two Hunger Games films.

Join Jon, Steve, Andrew, and special guest Michael McVey as they celebrate and denigrate the life's work of director/cinematographer Peter Hyams . End of Days , Timecop , Sudden Death , Capricorn One , Outland , 2010 , what's not to love?

Erich processes through his long buried ALF issues, while diving into the deep recesses of Netflix horror opportunities. Daryl gets his videogame geek on and gushes over Criterion's Eating Raoul . Dave unloads on Rob Zombie, and previews the final season of Fringe . Mac is confounded by American Horror Story , and drops a Spider-man bombshell. Big screen tyrants, Different characters / Same name, Obscure fictional characters on the big screen, and Ridiculous money-making schemes.

This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer David Arnold . You'll hear selections from Godzilla , Tomorrow Never Dies , Enough , Independence Day , Casino Royale , The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader , Last of the Dogmen , Stargate , Paul , and The Musketeer .

A jet-lagged Melissa expresses her excitement for Frankenweenie , while Michael raves about Universal's Classic Monsters (Blu-ray) collection. Plus! Annie celebrates its 30th Anniversary, Jennifer Garner sculpts with butter, Ah-nold authors his life story, the rebirth of NKOTB, Scrubs coming to Broadway, a gruesome Sons of Anarchy -related death, and more scandals!

Dave revels in Parks and Rec 's return to form, after painfully sitting through Terra Nova: The Complete Series . Erich arrives late to the party for Friday Night Lights , while keeping his finger on the pulse of Sons of Anarchy . Daryl is still loving the animated insanity of Archer , though shocked recommend Jessica Biel in The Tall Man . Plus! Funny or odd product placement, Lame fictional worlds, and Windows.

Patrick and Doug gear up for an October of creature features and fright fests, by pitting Milla Jovovich's Alice against Kate Beckinsale's Selene. Two women enter. One woman leave. Let the reckoning begin!

This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Alan Silvestri . You'll hear selections from The Quick and the Dead , Judgment Night , Cast Away , The A-Team , CHiPs , Father of the Bride II , Predator , Van Helsing , The Mexican and Sgt. Bilko .

Dave, Mac, and Daryl knock heads about such weighty movie topics as Judge Dredd vs. Dredd 3D , the common failings of all horror anthologies, favorite cannibal movies, favorite songs from non-musicals, dramatic character shifts in sequels, and bizarre law enforcement technology.

Patrick is a tall drink of water with a silver spoon up his ass. Doug is a fat barrel of monkey spunk. Together, this pair of misfits set out to dissect Frank Darabont's beloved adaptation of Stephen King's novella, The Shawshank Redemption . Easy peasy japanesey.

On this week's episode, while Gabriel practices Quebec separatism, the Atlantic trio of Steve, Jon, and Andrew take on the good, bad, and ugly of Narrow Margin director Richard Fleischer . Yep, he also directed Red Sojna !

This week, Clark highlights music from the films of actor Richard Gere. You'll hear selections from Days of Heaven , An Officer and a Gentleman , Primal Fear , Red Corner , Unfaithful , Pretty Woman , Final Analysis , Sommersby , First Knight , and Chicago . Plus, a review of the Wall Street thriller Arbitrage .

Melissa runs down Fall TV premiere dates, while Michael recovers from reviewing Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures (Blu-ray , Harry Potter Wizard's Collection (Blu-ray) , and The Lord of the Rings (Blu-ray) Extended Edition . Plus! JJ Abrams' Alias comes to Netflix, Zooey Deschanel's New Girl gets parents, Paul Thomas Anderson's THE MASTER shatters box office records, and Edgar Wright's "Blood and Ice Cream" trilogy comes to an end.

Confusion reigns supreme, as Dave and Daryl each try to figure out what the other is talking about. Mac investigates the cost of a bullet proof vest. Erich suffers a migraine in the HD world of Terminator. Reviews of anime Wolverine, weird Noir, and boring Stop-motion Animation. Plus! New network series worth our attention, Large servings of food, Cheesy sci-fi, Memorable gestures, and Ultimate movie versus.

Patrick and Alex are forced to work Games this week, but screw off watching Jesse Eisenberg emote and Kristen Stewart make out with Ryan Reynolds in Adventureland . Hey, litterbug! In the clown mouth!

This week, our resident Canuckogoths -- Steve, Jon, Gabriel, and Andrew -- worship at the altar of the master of macabre mirth, director Tim Burton . This is Halloween!

This week, Clark offers a grab bag of assorted musical treats, featuring selections from Dark Victory , Incognito , Donnie Darko , Antz , Inchon , The Eye , White Fang II , O Pioneers! , The Cincinatti Kid , Reign Over Me , 9 , King Ralph , Saturn 3 , and Notes on a Scandal .

Melissa gets Grimm with Michael as he goes Lawless on the IMAX upgrade of Raiders of the Lost Ark . Plus! Lamenting the 3D menace, honoring the memory of Michael Clarke Duncan, recapping the Clint Eastwood debacle, casting the Roger Ebert memoir film, naming the new Star Trek sequel, and Kris Jenner vs. Honey Boo Boo.

A very special episode! DVD Verdict podcast originator Brett Cullum resurfaces to join Dave, Mac, and Erich for an hour's worth of movies (revisiting Halloween II and III), comic books (Did you know Superman and Wonder Woman were dating?), True Blood , and reality TV regurgitation.

Join Patrick and JB as they dissect, discuss, and debate Keanu Reeves and Christopher Kenneally's documentary Side by Side about the validity of making films in an increasingly digital world.

Patrick, Doug, and JB spend their last weekend at Summer Movie Camp reminiscing about all the fun things they saw and did.

This week, Steve, Jon, and Andrew are joined by special guest Michael McVey as they discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the modern master of crime drama: Michael Mann . And they will not hesitate to take you down.

This week, Clark pays tribute to the late director Tony Scott , offering musical selections from Top Gun , Days of Thunder , True Romance , Crimson Tide , The Fan , Enemy of the State , Spy Game , Man on Fire , Deja Vu and Unstoppable .

With summer's dying breath, Melissa confronts Dexter for the sixth time, while the Bourne franchise is already dead to Michael. Plus! Political propaganda films return to Hollywood, Zac Efron tries on big boy pants, Netflix drowns in a sea of great movies, Star Wars 3D will dominate 2013, the Mormons wants no part of NBC's gay agenda, and the regular rundown of what's you can find this week in the world of entertainment.

Mac draws parallels between acting performances in Paranorman and Expendables 2 . Erich immerses himself in the gaming world of Walking Dead . Dave reveals his undying love for Amy Jo Johnson. Reviews of '80s teen sex comedy Joysticks , Shout! Factory's Steve Martin: The TV Stuff , and the first 30 episodes of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Season One . Plus! Freaky deaths, Sprinting through the woods, and Snakes!

Patrick, Mark, and returning guest Adam go back to war with the '80s action heroes who light up the screen in The Expendables 2 .

The boys from the foreboding Northern wastes of Canada tackle the works of the proclaimed "Master of Terror!" Buckle up as Gabriel, Steve, Jon, and Andrew bring you the good, bad, and ugly of director John Carpenter . We're all very tired...

This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of director John Carpenter. You'll hear selections from Dark Star , Assault on Precinct 13 , Halloween , Christine , Escape from New York , They Live , The Thing , Starman , Prince of Darkness , The Fog , and Memoirs of an Invisible Man .

Melissa is Bourne again. Michael goes Grey with Liam Neeson. We mourn the passing of director Tony Scott, attempt to define the line between erotic cinema and porn, emphasize the importance of stop motion animation as an art form, and run down what you can find at the movies and on TV, DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, and Hulu this week.

Erich jumps into the world of Fringe , Mac is loving' Young Justice , and Dave gets up close and personal with Twinkle Toes the first movie from the Sketchers shoe company. Seriously. Plus! Favorite stop motion movies, The Hell of Russell Brand, Things you can't unsee, Technophobia, and Fictional video games.

Patrick and Doug. Two drifters meet. Something must be exchanged, so they're willing to give you this one for free -- an hour-long exploration of Waterworld , a vision so great you'll weep as it comes to you.

This week our Canadian Wild Bunch -- Jon, Andrew, Gabriel, and Steve -- tackle the good, bad, and ugly of cinematic genius and Hollywood terror "Bloody" Sam Peckinpah ! No extras or crew were fired in the making of this podcast.

This week, Clark pays tribute to the late Marvin Hamlisch by featuring music from The Sting , A Chorus Line , The Swimmer , The Spy Who Loved Me , The Informant! , I Ought to Be in Pictures , and The Way We Were . Plus, a review of the Will Ferrell / Zach Galifianakis political comedy The Campaign .

Melissa struggles with Sanyo customer service. Michael revisits the rich world of Grimm in anticipation of Season Two. Greg Brady and Danny Partridge team up to take down Big Foot . TV game shows have reached a new low point.The Brits are creating a one month cable network to celebrate the 50th anniversary of James Bond. Ben Affleck being courted to be the Joss Whedon of the DC Universe. David Duchovny is up for another X-Files movie, even if Fox is not. Plus! The best of what's new at the movies, and on TV, DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Books, and Music this week.

Dave laments the horrific Blu-ray treatment given to The Raid: Redemption in a Total Recall fashion. Mac interrupts his Breaking Bad marathon to consume all of Dexter: Season Six in one HD sitting. Erich revisits the cinematic twists and turns of The Prestige , LA Confidential , and Twelve Monkeys . Plus! Bad parenting, Assault by garden implements, Brainstorming new Lego video game franchises, and Testing your TGIF knowledge.

Join Patrick and JB as they travel by map to the far reaches of the globe in search of ways to discuss aspects of Raiders of the Lost Ark which have never been talked about before!

While Steve is away, the boys will play. Join Jon, Gabriel, and Andrew as they break with regular programming to bring you a very special episode.

This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases, offering musical selections from The Amazing Spider-Man , Ice Age: Continental Drift , Brave , Doctor Who: Series 6 , Ted , People Like Us , The Bourne Legacy , Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted , and Len Wiseman's Total Recall (which is also reviewed). Enjoy!

Melissa finds comfort inside The Rockford Files . Michael proposes a cable network dedicated to airing failed TV pilots. Len Wiseman's Total Recall fails to make a splash. Celebrating 25 years of Adventures in Babysitting . Hulu and Criterion show their love for Vivien Leigh. Orlando Bloom comes to Broadway in Romeo and Juliette . Vertigo dethrones Citizen Kane as the greatest film of all-time. And The Brady Bunch gets a 21st Century spinoff series on CBS.

Daryl suffers Olympic Fever and tackles gangster rackets. Alice shares her love for The Batman and Samuel L. Jackson. Erich is Breaking Bad with The Lorax. Dave throws down with Steven Seagal and Steven Doff. Plus! Olympic sports you're drawn to, Olympic events inspired by a Bond film, Surprisingly good performances from worthless actors, Memorable fictional websites, and Gratuitous sports scenes.

Patrick exhibits balls of steel, recording a solo commentary of Sam Firstenberg's 1983 action cheese fest Revenge of the Ninja . After all, only a ninja can critique a ninja.

This week, Clark is joined by special guest Dave Johnson for an in-depth conversation about film music. Using Hans Zimmer's score for The Dark Knight Rises as a launching point, the two discuss musical scores with a physiological impact, the evolution of music over the course of Christopher Nolan's Batman franchise, Hollywood's frustrating fondness of origin stories, and much more. Afterwards, you'll be treated to a suite of music from The Dark Knight Rises .

It's a Brit-centric opening, as Melissa uncovers the truth behind BBC's Sherlock and Michael debriefs the first weekend of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Plus! Fox celebrates 50 years of dead Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Sheen's new show gets 100 episodes, The Hobbit becomes a trilogy, the long awaited trailer for Doctor Who: Series 7 , and live from the set of Arrested Development: Season 4 .

Our week-long Dark Knight Rises marathon concludes with Dave and Dan bringing their contrarian Objection! out of mothballs to provide DVD Verdict's final word on Chris Nolan's Batman trilogy. We promise not to talk about this movie again... until it makes its way to DVD and Blu-ray.

Michael sits in for a vacationing Dave, as the boys take Chris Nolan and team to task for the failures of The Dark Knight Rises and dread the forthcoming Man of Steel franchise. DVD and Blu-ray reviews of Detention , Big Easy Express , Lockout , and Clue . Plus! Bizarre means of communication, Lesser third films in a franchise, and Most unlikely action heroes.

Our wall-to-wall Dark Knight Rises coverage continues, with Patrick and Mike's in-depth investigation into the hits and misses of Chris Nolan's final Batman adventure. Can our heroes reach a consensus? Will the die hard fans take umbrage to their opinions? Tune in and find out! Same Bat time. Same Bat channel.

On this week's episode, Andrew, Jon, Gabriel, and Steve tackle the good, bad, and ugly of legendary director Howard Hawks . No baby Leopards were harmed in the making of this podcast.

This week, Clark features music from the films of actor Christian Bale, offering selections from Empire of the Sun , Rescue Dawn , Portrait of a Lady , Equilibrium , The Machinist , Pocahontas , The Secret Agent , Shaft , Reign of Fire , Howl's Moving Castle , and The Dark Knight Rises (which is also reviewed).

Melissa spends the weekend at a war-torn Downton Abbey . Michael experiences The Dark Knight Rises ahead of the Colorado tragedy that followed and addresses the fallout. Tracy Letts: Great writer, lousy actor. ABC marries The Bachelor to MTV's Real World . Woody Harrelson writes/directs for Broadway. The Jackson family continues to embarrass themselves. And the latest arrivals on TV, DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Books, Music, and Theatre.

Mac uncovers the truth behind Desert Survival Batman and details his rules for purchasing action figures. Erich recalls bizarre Batvillains. Dave realizes just how much Superman II sucks. Reviews of vintage Doctor Who going Rambo, Holy Flying Circus , and Quill . Plus! Favorite Batmobiles, Amusement parks based on films or TV shows, Near-invulnerable foes, and When the car won't start.

As the sun sets over Gotham, a call goes out... one that can only be answered by the hero known as JB and his trusty sidekick Patrick. Together they stand for absolute truth and movie justice. Their mission: Dissect and diffuse Tim Burton's Batman before Christopher Nolan unleashes his final Dark Knight upon the world. May God have mercy on their souls.

On this week's episode, our Canuck clan -- Steve, Gabriel, Jon, and Andrew -- adopt an orphaned American, welcoming Matt Avrach into the fold; as this angst ridden, misunderstood episode tackles the works of '80s Teen expert, the late John Hughes . "You'll never understand me!"

This week, Clark pays homage to the late Ernest Borgnine by featuring music from a handful of films the lovable character actor appeared in. You'll hear selections from The Wild Bunch , Demetrius and the Gladiators , The Black Hole , The Split , Ice Station Zebra , The Poseidon Adventure , Deadly Blessing , Gattaca , Red and Escape From New York .

Melissa makes a Great Escape . Michael gets bitten by The Amazing Spider-man . The Dark Knight finally rises. Marvel unveils Phase 2 of their cinematic empire. Make way for Magic Mike: Stripper Detective. Singin' in the Rain in glorious HD. The Spice Girls reclaim the London stage. And a rundown of the best this week in movies, TV, DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, books, music, and theatre.