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Sun, 29 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1432 - They Came From the North (Alfred Hitchcock) This week, our Canuck contingent takes on a man considered by many to be the finest director to ever grace the medium. Join Andrew, Steve, Jon, and Gabriel as they plot to unearth the Good, Bad, and Ugly of director Alfred Hitchcock ! No Hedren's were harmed in the making of this podcast. Direct download: 1432.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 10:19am EST Fri, 27 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1431 - Blast Processing! (Knackety Knack) This week, Jon gets into RATCHET AND CLANK: INTO THE NEXUS, and Steve digs into PS4 launch-y title, KNACK! Meanwhile Kev has issues with PSN Cards, and Steve briefly lays mitts on an XBOX ONE! What's the deal with the Xbox One? How's RYSE? FORZA MOTORSPOT 5? DEAD RISING 3? We can't give you definitive answers, but we can tell you what our first impressions were. In the news, John Carmack leaves Id, some Xbox Ones are breaking, some stuff is announced, and we bring back the Ambush Topic! Direct download: 1431.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 2:41pm EST Wed, 25 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1430 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 23 Melissa experiences a social media nightmare, as Michael wraps up his third stage show of the holidays. Plus! A rundown what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Books, and Music. Paul Rudd is Ant Man. The Duck Dynasty crew rattles in the interwebs. Obama sends gay athletes to Sochi. And the Top Movies of 2013. Direct download: 1430.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:44pm EST Tue, 24 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1429 - The Friday Filibuster (Yuletide Edition) Michael joins Dave, Mac, and Daryl for a festive exploration of movies, television, and pop culture insanity. Direct download: 1429.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST Sat, 21 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1428 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 16 Melissa revisits the world of Holes , as Michael streams late night holiday B-movies. A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Hollywood legends Peter O'Toole and Joan Fontaine. Jim Cameron moves Avatar to New Zealand. Disney begins casting Pirates of the Caribbean 5 . Don Cheadle suits up as War Machine for Avengers: Age of Ultron . Chris Nolan teases Interstellar . Direct download: 1428.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:08pm EST Sat, 14 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1427 - The Friday Filibuster (Catching Fire) Judge Jason Panella pops his Filibuster cherry and joins the boys for another week of geek-infused madness. Daryl dives is unimpressed by vintage Doctor Who . Mac is underwhelmed by Hunger Games: Catching Fire . Erich deems Frozen a high water mark for Disney feature animation. Jason goes back to the beginning of The X-Files and finds it really holds up. Dave sings the praises of Cinemax's Banshee . Plus! Hillbilly horror, Stereo systems, and Change a letter then pitch the movie. Direct download: 1427.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 6:16pm EST Thu, 12 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1426 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Trevor Rabin) This week, Clark spotlights the music of film composer (and former rock guitarist) Trevor Rabin, offering selections from Deep Blue Sea , Flyboys , The Great Raid , National Treasure , The Sorcerer's Apprentice , and more. Direct download: 1426.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 10:07pm EST Wed, 11 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1425 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 10 Melissa revisits the dark and twisted world of Lisbeth Salander, as Michael recovers from his many theatrical adventures. Plus! A rundown of the latest releases to DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Books, Movies, and Music; Disney to release new Indiana Jones films; Warner Bros. casts its Wonder Woman; Amazing Spider-man takes on Electro, Rhino, and Green Goblin; Star Trek gets new writers; and Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley. Direct download: 1425.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:37am EST Tue, 3 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1424 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 2 Melissa rebuts the critical lambasting given to the series finale of Dexter , as Michael reviews the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special without spoiling anything. Plus! A rundown of the latest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; the death of Paul Walker; the divorce of Josh Brolin; JJ Abrams builds a full-size Millennium Falcon for Star Wars: Episode VII ; Magneto's offspring join Avengers: Age of Ultron ; and Juliette Landau as Peter Capaldi's next TARDIS companion? Do tell! Direct download: 1424.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:55pm EST Sun, 1 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1423 - Blast Processing! (Welcome PS4) This week, the boys celebrate the launch of Sony's PLAYSTATION 4, officially kicking off the next generation of console gaming. We play most of the launch titles, including BATTLEFIELD 4, ASSASSIN'S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG, NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS, and KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL! Jon also chimes in with his thoughts on the current gen version of CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS, and Steve hits up the Next Gen version. The news is also dominated by Sony's wunderconsole. Should you dive into this whole Next Gen craze? Or are you better off sticking with the PS3's and Xbox360's of the world? Listen in and find out! Direct download: 1423.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 11:00am EST Sat, 30 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1422 - Blast Processing! (Sonically Challenged) This week, Jon plays SONIC LOST WORLD, and some very bad things are said by at least one of the Blastphemers. Steve plays BEYOND: TWO SOULS, and Kev is still busy with HEARTHSTONE. In the news, we get up in arms over the things your shiny new PS4 won't do at launch, and we talk about one rumored (and truthfully, very unlikely) game announcement that could be coming very soon, and we weep for the current state of Epic Games. This episode brought to you by Cooking with Kev , because cooking can be fun. Direct download: 1422.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 11:21am EST Fri, 29 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1421 - The Friday Filibuster (Ball Belt) Daryl disses the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special as fanboy dreck. Erich celebrates Edgar Wright's The World's End . Dave and Mac have a date night to see Thor: The Dark World . Reviews of the XBox One console, MST3K 25th Anniversary Collection , Dexter: The Final Season , and Red 2 . Plus! Daryl's most convoluted Ambush Topic ever, Obvious studio involvement, Hammers, Movie titles that begin and end with the same letter. Direct download: 1421.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:49am EST Fri, 29 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1420 - The Friday Filibuster (Experimental) Dave, Mac, and Daryl throw caution and format to the wind, as they engage in an experimental game of I-Spy Ambush Topics to tempt, tease, and test your film and television knowledge. Direct download: 1420.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:37am EST Mon, 25 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1419 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 25 Melissa is spell-Bound by Seth Rogen and Jame Franco's parody video, as Michael runs down the latest on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, and Hulu. Plus! Understanding the Hunger Games target market, a pre-Thanksgiving box office blitz, deciphering a 10-year old Ben Affleck film, we're sorry for Peter Griffin's loss, Nic Cage and Charlie Sheen conspire on a sex tape, and MST3K gives us a brand new Turkey Day Marathon! Direct download: 1419.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:08pm EST Sat, 23 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1418 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark offers another batch of new and recent releases , with selections from The Wind Rises , Thor: The Dark World , The Fifth Estate , Ender's Game , The Counselor , Captain Phillips , Runner Runner , and Free Birds . Direct download: 1418.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:23am EST Mon, 18 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1417 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 18 Melissa regales us with reviews of highly offensive films like This is the End , before providing real-time reaction to "Night of the Doctor," the six-minute prequel to the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special . Plus! A rundown of what's new and exciting on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Arrested Development gets a soundtrack release; Bill Cosby debuts a new stand-up comedy special; Angelica Huston chronicles her life story; Drew Goddard brings Daredevil to life for Marvel and Netflix; The CW reboots Tales From the Darkside ; and Paddington Bear gets his first big screen adventure. Direct download: 1417.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:44am EST Sat, 16 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1416 - Entertainment Docket for November 11 As Melissa bemoans JFK overload, Michael gets caught up on Marvel's less-than-impressive Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Plus! Running down the newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music; the aging of Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, BBC reveals their plans for Doctor Who 's 50th anniversary celebration, Lionsgate hatching a Hunger Games theme park, Netflix orders Marvel Comics series, and Blockbuster finally closes up shop. Direct download: 1416.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:07am EST Thu, 14 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1415 - The Friday Filibuster (Disneyland for Douchebags) Mac enters the weightless CG world of Ender's Game . Erich weens himself of horror movies with Ricky Gervais' Derrick . Dary and Dave talk Far Cry 3 . Reviews of PBS' War of the Worlds , A Very Merry Pooh Year (Blu-ray) , Mad Men: Season Six (Blu-ray) , The Internship (Blu-ray) , and White House Down (Blu-ray) . Plus! Back trauma, When the villain does something very cool, Memorable TV guest stars, and Cinematic synchronicity. Direct download: 1415.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 6:42am EST Fri, 8 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1414 - F This Movie! (F Everything!) Patrick and Doug cut loose on everything from Star Wars and Hunger Games to MTV VJs and side boob. Direct download: 1414.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 10:14am EST Wed, 6 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1413 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Pino Donaggio) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Italian composer Pino Donaggio . You'll hear selections from Piranha , Body Double , Hercules , Dressed to Kill , Up at the Villa , and more. Direct download: 1413.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 7:12pm EST Mon, 4 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1412 - They Came From the North (George Lucas) On this week's episode, Steve, Jon, Andrew, and Matt tackle the good, bad, and ugly of "The Father of the Force"... none other than George Lucas . Lightsabers and neckbeards for everyone! Direct download: 1412.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 8:23am EST Fri, 1 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1411 - The Friday Filibuster (Geek Teambuilding) Mac mainlines the entire Saw franchise. The Conjuring impresses Daryl, which isn't easy to do. Erich is unimpressed by RiffTrax's Night of the Living Dead . Dave is diggin' Season 2 of Arrow . Reviews of Night of the Comet (Blu-ray) , George Romero's KnightRiders , the iPhone filmed To Jennifer , Vikings: Season One , and Monsters University (Blu-ray) . Plus! Analyzing the Police Academy movies, Creepy dolls, Surprisingly scary, Freakish long appendages, Obscure movies you love. Direct download: 1411.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 8:49am EST Thu, 31 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1410 - F This Movie! (Friday the 13the Franchise) Patrick and Mike close out another #ScaryMovieMonth by accomplishing the unthinkable -- marathoning all the films in the Friday the 13th franchise. How much Jason Voorhees can you stomach? Direct download: 1410.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 11:03am EST Tue, 29 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1409 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 28 This year for Halloween, Melissa revisits Stephen King's The Shining in its myriad forms, as Michael gives Before Sunset another chance. Plus! The latest new releases to hit DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music; Remembering Gabriella Miller ( smashingwalnuts.org ), Lou Reed, Marcia Wallace, and Hal Needham; Network reboots of Charmed and Murder, She Wrote are in development; Doctor Who comes to the big screen next month; Chris Brown punches some guy, Julianne Hough offends everyone, and Kim Kardashian is getting married again. No big surprises there. Direct download: 1409.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:37pm EST Sun, 27 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1408 - Blast Processing (We're Back!) This week, the team rallies all their strength to battle the legions of Hell in DIABLO III (on Console!), There's a ton of old news, we talk about random games, and KEV RETURNS! So really, no structure whatsoever, but entertainment is guaranteed! This week's episode brought to you by Rubbermitt steel belted radials, keeping all four wheels on the pavement, sand, or mountain trails of San Andreas. Impervious to everything but a little bit of rain, in which case you're on your own. Direct download: 1408.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 11:41pm EST Fri, 25 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1407 - F This Movie! (Return of The Horror Chick) Patrick once again joins forces with Heather "The Horror Chick" Wixson to wax horror-sophical on #ScaryMovieMonth and suggestions for your Halloween viewing. Direct download: 1407.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:32pm EST Thu, 24 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1406 - They Came From the North (Werner Herzog) It's been a long time in the making, but our resident Canuckleheads return with special guest Clark Douglas to document for posterity the good, bad, and ugly of legendary Austrian filmmaker Werner Herzog . Direct download: 1406.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 7:58am EST Wed, 23 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1405 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Edward Shearmur) This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Edward Shearmur . You'll hear selections from Reign of Fire , Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow , Laws of Attraction , Cruel Intentions , The Skeleton Key and many more. Direct download: 1405.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 12:02pm EST Tue, 22 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1404 - F This Movie! (The Massacre 2013) Broken and bleary-eyed, Patrick and JB once again share their experiences with this year's annual Chicago 24-hour horror movie marathon, The Massacre . October wouldn't be #ScaryMovieMonth without it. Direct download: 1404.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:59am EST Fri, 18 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1403 - The Friday Filibuster (It's a Small World After All) Daryl gets his action on with Viva Riva and Only God Forgives . Erich torments his psyche with The Exorcist 2 and 3 . Mac attempts to Escape From Tomorrow with The New Girl . Dave skates around the Pacific Rim . Plus! Crazy scientific explanations, Courtrooms, Laundromats, and Wood. Direct download: 1403.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 7:36am EST Tue, 15 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1402 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mark Isham) This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Mark Isham . You'll hear selections from The Moderns , Timecop , The Education of Little Tree , The Cooler , Eight Below , and many more. Direct download: 1402.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 8:37pm EST Tue, 15 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1401 - Entertainment Docket for October 14 Michael defies Gravity, as Melissa does a trans-atlantic double feature of Star Trek Into Darkness and Before Midnight . Plus! The Carrie remake goes viral, The CW gives us an MTV version of Game of Thrones , Queer Eye for the Straight Guy gets a reunion special, Charlie Hunnam runs away from Fifty Shades of Grey , Africa was hiding vintage Doctor Who , Networks are picking up the options on high performing new series, Dreamworks is rebooting He-Man and Bullwinkle, and the latest Kardashian catastrophe. Direct download: 1401.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:55am EST Mon, 14 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1400 - F This Movie! (Vampire Movies) Join Patrick and JB as they sink their #ScaryMovieMonth teeth into a vast smorgasbord of cinematic vampire tales. Direct download: 1400.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:32am EST Sat, 12 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1399 - The Friday Filibuster (Good Answer!) Mac is not fully sold on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Erich succumbs to the power of Gravity . Daryl finishes his Friday the 13th marathon. Dave is underwhelmed by This is the End . Reviews for Secrets of Crickley Hall , The Exorcist (Blu-ray) 40th Anniversary , Nothing Left to Fear , and Dancing Ninja . Ambush topics: Too many body parts, Manipulating movie titles, When the beginning of a movie is far different from the end, Started great/Ended terrible. Direct download: 1399.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:01am EST Wed, 9 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1398 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Lost in Space) This week, Clark wraps up his series spotlighting classic television music by featuring selections from Irwin Allen's Lost in Space . John Williams, Alexander Courage, and Joseph Mullendore deliver stirring music from a handful of vintage episodes. Direct download: 1398.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:51pm EST Sat, 5 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1397 - F This Movie! Commentary (The Burning) Suffering from that not so fresh feeling of #ScaryMovieMonth? Well, Patrick and the boys have a balm that's sure to help. Apply their commentary for The Burning liberally to the affected area and let the humor wash away your pain. Direct download: 1397.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:48am EST Fri, 4 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1396 - The Friday Filibuster (So much for that idea...) Mac spends time with Good Ol' Freda . Erich mourns the loss of Breaking Bad . Daryl explores Crystal Lake Memories . Dave finds no redeeming value in Fall television. Reviews of House of Wax 3D (Blu-ray) , The Fall: Series 1 . Unexpected beheadings, Strange places for sermonizing, That looks dangerous; let's open it, and Fast food booby traps. Direct download: 1396.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:57am EST Tue, 1 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1395 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Star Trek: TOS) This week, Clark continues his exploration of classic television by spotlighting music from Star Trek: The Original Series . Alexander Courage, Gerald Fried, and Sol Kaplan provide music for classic episodes like "Amok Time," "Where No Man Has Gone Before," "The Doomsday Machine," and more! Direct download: 1395.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 10:20am EST Mon, 30 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1394 - Entertainment Docket for September 30 and October 6 Michael and Melissa offer up a super-sized show covering two weeks worth of entertainment coverage: A look at ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and reviews of new Fall TV season premieres; running down what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Kanye West takes on Jimmy Kimmell; Sony pulls the rug out from under two high profile films; A-list actors sue for unpaid residuals; and Gotham City comes to TV. Direct download: 1394.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:07am EST Fri, 27 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1393 - The Friday Filibuster (Tough Guys Doing Tough Things) Mac ranks the highs and lows in the world of Riddick . Daryl gets up-to-date on Breaking Bad ahead of the series finale. Erich preps for "Scary Movie Month" by seeing The Conjuring and Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem . Dave is sticking with Sleepy Hollow , but the shine is off Brooklyn Nine Nine . Reviews of CW's Beauty and the Beast , Dead Before Dawn , Halloween 35th Anniversary (Blu-ray) , Arrow: Season One (Blu-ray) . Ambush Topics: Worms, Unfortunate licensing agreements, Pitching Movie/TV-related open world games. Direct download: 1393.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 8:51pm EST Thu, 26 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1392 - F This Movie! (Tom Holland Interview) Patrick sits down with writer/director Tom Holland to discuss Fright Night , Child's Play , Psycho II , and a host of other horror films he's been involved with throughout his career. Direct download: 1392.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 7:13am EST Tue, 24 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1391 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Twilight Zone) This week, Clark continues spotlighting music from classic television shows by offering a handful of selections from The Twilight Zone . You'll hear alternately suspenseful and beautiful music from Bernard Herrmann, Marius Constant, Nathan Van Cleave, Jerry Goldsmith and more. Direct download: 1391.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 7:54am EST Mon, 23 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1390 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of September 23 Michael and Melissa review the series premieres of NBC's Ironside and Fox's Sleepy Hollow , in addition to a full rundown of what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music. Plus! Debriefing the Emmys controversy, changing the way the industry tracks TV viewers, the Summer 2015 Hollywood shuffle, and plague known as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has no cure. Direct download: 1390.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:07pm EST Sun, 22 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1389 - F This Movie! (Insidious: Chapter 2) Patrick and Adam kick off "Scary Movie Month" a week early, as they delve back into the horrific world James Wan and Leigh Whannell's Insidious for the further adventures of the haunted Lambert clan and their familial ties to the underworld. Direct download: 1389.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 12:14pm EST Fri, 20 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1388 - The Friday Filibuster (Mom and Pop Video Stores) With Matt and Erich away, Dave and Daryl are once again joined by New England filmmaker Matt Farley to discuss the legacy of mom and pop video stores, their bread and butter (low budget horror), misleading VHS covers, movies that desensitized you to horror, and more! Direct download: 1388.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:57pm EST Wed, 18 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1387 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 16 Melissa debunks Nazi myths and reviews Fall TV pilots, as Michael sits down for a double feature of Spy Kids 4 and Emperor's New Groove with the kids. Plus! Your weekly rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music; Ron Howard gets a Rush in Toronto; Why Larry Fishburne is fat; Cable TV brings us new channels; JK Rowling is bringing back the world of Harry Potter; and PETA goes after Katy Perry. Direct download: 1387.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:13am EST Sun, 15 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1386 - F This Movie! (Riddick) Patrick and Mark rule the dark, as the return to the world of David Twohy and Vin Diesel's Riddick . The interwebs will never be the same. Direct download: 1386.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 10:03am EST Fri, 13 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1385 - The Friday Filibuster (Fast Money Challenge) With Erich on sabbatical, Dave, Mac, and Daryl change up their usual format for an Ambush Topic lightning round. All bets are off, as these boys fly without a net, and anything is possible. Everybody ready? Let's play The Feud! Direct download: 1385.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 5:25am EST Wed, 11 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1384 - F This Movie! (Summer 2013) Our parents taught us, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." With that in mind, join Patrick, JB, and Doug as they spend an hour and half trying to come up with something nice to say about Hollywood's 2013 summer offerings . A challenge of epic proportions, to say the least. Direct download: 1384.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 11:52pm EST Wed, 11 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1383 - They Came From the North (Peter Weir) This week, our favorite Dead Poets from the North -- Jon, Steve, and Gabe -- team up with Yankee Master and Commander Michael McVey to tackle the cinematic good, bad, and uglies of Aussie auteur Peter Weir . Pack a lunch, because this is a long one! Direct download: 1383.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 6:11am EST Tue, 10 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1382 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) This week, Clark kicks off a multi-part series spotlighting music from classic television shows. First up: Jerry Goldsmith, Lalo Schifrin, Nelson Riddle, Dave Grusin, Gerald Fried, and a handful of other talented composers lend their talents to the '60s spy show The Man From U.N.C.L.E. . Direct download: 1382.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:55am EST Mon, 9 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1381 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 9 Melissa confesses to reading (and enjoying) James Patterson, as Michael samples the ABC and NBC fall TV previews. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Books, and Music; Paramount botches the Star Trek Into Darkness (Blu-ray) release, Casting fury surrounding Fifty Shades of Grey , Filming gets underway on the Doctor Who Christmas special, Dancing with the Stars gets an emotionally manipulative new cast, and Tokyo gets the 2020 Summer Olympics. Direct download: 1381.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:47am EST Sun, 8 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1380 - The Friday Filibuster (We're Big in China) This week, the boys share their love of Chinese culture; Erich unravels the mystery of the iOS game The Room ; Dave and wife indulge in the DC Comics deck building table top game; Mac is unimpressed with the heavy-handed message of Neil Blokamp's Elysium . Reviews of Sons of Anarchy: Season 5 (Blu-ray) , The Fugitive (Blu-ray) 25th Anniversary , and Spartacus: War of the Damned . Plus! Scenes that take place at the Library, Crazy television shows that make absolutely no sense, and Snitches. Direct download: 1380.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 10:10am EST Wed, 4 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1379 - F This Movie! (The World's End) Join Patrick, Adam, and JB as they knock back a few at Edgar Wright's The World's End . Good food. Fine ales. Total Annihilation. Direct download: 1379.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:04am EST Tue, 3 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1378 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Craig Armstrong) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Scottish composer Craig Armstrong , featuring selections from Romeo + Juliet , Love, Actually , Moulin Rouge , Plunkett & Macleane , Orphans , The Quiet American , Elizabeth: The Golden Age , and In Time . Direct download: 1378.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 6:26am EST Mon, 2 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1377 - Entertainment Docket for September 2 Melissa suffers a momentary lapse of judgment which results in her watching all of Transformers: Dark of the Moon , as Michael digests the visual acumen of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby . Plus! A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Music, Books, and Theatre; the semi-annual boy band frenzy returns; Vin Diesel does the walk of fame; Chadwick Boseman goes trades in his Jackie Robinson uniform for James Brown's cape; JJ Abrams and Jonathan Nolan remake Westworld for HBO; James Spader is Ultron; Matt Damon directs; and Harry Connick Jr is your next American Idol. Direct download: 1377.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:06am EST Sat, 31 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1376 - F This Movie! (Kick-Ass 2) Patrick and Doug kick the ass of writer/director Jeff Wadlow and producer Matthew Vaughn's super-sequel Kick-Ass 2 . "Act like a @#$%&, get slapped like a @#$%&." Direct download: 1376.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 8:04am EST Fri, 30 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1375 - The Friday Filibuster (Local Legends) Dave, Mac, Erich, and Daryl are joined by their special guest, New England filmmaker Matt Farley, as they discuss his new movie Local Legends , in addition to their full slate of weekly movie-related hijinks -- reviews, upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases, and Ambush topics. Direct download: 1375.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 11:55am EST Thu, 29 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1374 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases . You'll hear selections from Caprica , Elysium , Copperhead , Europa Report , White House Down , Passion , and Only God Forgives . Direct download: 1374.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 12:53am EST Tue, 27 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1373 - Entertainment Docket for August 26 Melissa tips a pint with Edgar Wright at The World's End , as Michael wraps up Orange is the New Black . A rundown of everything new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. Plus! Defending Ben Affleck as Batman, Remembering Julie Harris, Fearing NBC's LIVE! Sound of Music event, Star Wars Episode VII , and George Lucas buys $10 Million worth of Starbucks gift cards. Direct download: 1373.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:59am EST Mon, 26 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1372 - The Friday Filibuster (Pavlovian Response) Mac debriefs his Boston Comic Con experience. Erich attends Fathom Events' RiffTrax live dissection of Starship Troopers . Daryl dives into Breaking Bad . Dave invests in the next gen Xbox-1. Plus! Reviews of Elementary: Season One , MST3K: The Movie (Blu-ray) , BBC's The Thick of It , Enlightened: Season Two , and MADtv: Season Three . Ambush Topics: Actors playing actors, Weird cameos, Creative censorship, and Post-Apocalyptic worlds you wouldn't want to live in. Direct download: 1372.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:23pm EST Mon, 19 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1371 - Entertainment Docket for August 19 Melissa ties one on with Comedy Central's Drunk History , as Michael tries and fails to express the unique charms of Lee Daniels' The Paperboy . Plus! A rundown of this week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, Music, and Theatre; celebrity deaths, suicides, and beatings; Bradley Cooper busts a nut for the Lance Armstrong biopic; Russell Simmons apologizes for Harriet Tubman's sex tape; and new information sheds doubt on the death of Diana Princess of Wales. Direct download: 1371.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:05am EST Sun, 18 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1370 - F This Movie! Commentary (Kuffs) Join Patrick as he shares his conflicted thoughts and insights on the Christian Slater / Milla Jovovich action comedy Kuffs . Look, if you're gonna jump, jump. Otherwise, use the bridge like everyone else. Love and kisses to all your pink parts. Direct download: 1370.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:22pm EST Sat, 17 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1369 - The Friday Filibuster (Super Fresh) After a few weeks away, the boys are back for 30 minutes of fresh movie-related mirth and mayhem. Mac shows some love for The Wolverine , while Dave and Daryl respect the work of Hugh Jackman. Dave gets a new xBox 360. Reviews of Disney's The Sword in the Stone (Blu-ray) , Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect on Blu-ray, Burlesque Assassins , and How to Be the Life of the Party ; and such riveting Ambush Topics as Chickens, Pillows, and Bottles. Direct download: 1369.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:37am EST Wed, 14 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1368 - They Came From the North (Anthony Mann) This week, our resident canuckleheads tackle the good, bad, and ugly of director Anthony Mann ( Ed Cid , Quo Vadis , He Walked by Night ). Direct download: 1368.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 2:24pm EST Tue, 13 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1367 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Jodie Foster) This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actress Jodie Foster . You'll hear selections from Taxi Driver , Nell , Flightplan , The Silence of the Lambs , Little Man Tate , Contact , Sommersby , Nim's Island , Maverick , Anna and the King , and The Dangerous Lives of Alter Boys . Direct download: 1367.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:18am EST Mon, 12 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1366 - Entertainment Docket for August 12 Michael finds that Orange is the New Black , as Melissa learns Red State is not the horror movie it claims to be. Disney's D23 Convention celebrates the company's upcoming projects, while taking a $200M bath on The Lone Ranger ; Sharknado gets a sequel; Jay Leno sets a February curtain call; MSNBC courts Alec Baldwin for a prime-time talk show; Billy Bob Thorton relocates to Fargo ; Sylvester Stallone recruits Mel Gibson and Antonio Banderas for Expendables 3 ; and Redbox prepares to take on Amazon and Netflix for king of streaming media. Direct download: 1366.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:39am EST Sun, 11 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1365 - Blast Processing! (Highway to Hell) This week, Steve plays RIDE TO HELL: RETRIBUTION while Jon suffers through DARK. Meanwhile, newcomer, Tony (filling in for the wayward Kev) chimes in with his thoughts on the first Kickstarter Blockbuster; SHADOWRUN RETURNS. There's also More Microsoft hooey, talk of a Gran Turismo movie (???), and more of what makes people love us so much! Direct download: 1365.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 3:37pm EST Thu, 8 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1364 - F This Movie! (The State of Horror) Patrick welcomes in Dread Central's "Horror Chick," Heather Wixson, to discuss the state of modern horror movies and where the genre is headed. Direct download: 1364.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 7:03am EST Tue, 6 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1363 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Denzel Washington) This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actor Denzel Washington , offering selections from Cry Freedom , Out of Time , Glory , Malcolm X , Much Ado About Nothing , The Pelican Brief , The Hurricane , The Manchurian Candidate and The Great Debaters . Direct download: 1363.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:19pm EST Mon, 5 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1362 - Entertainment Docket for August 5 As Melissa loses herself in the British crime drama Line of Fire , Michael revisits the cinematic world of Charlie Chan with Roland Winters in the title role. Plus! The latest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, books, music, and theatre; Peter Capaldi is unveiled as the 12th Doctor by BBC; ABC and Marvel expect Agents of SHIELD to be the next must-see TV; the magic of Sharknado knows no bounds; James Cameron is prepping THREE Avatar sequels; and Glee will deal with the death of Cory Monteith's character. Direct download: 1362.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:54pm EST Fri, 2 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1361 - F This Movie! (The Wolverine) Snikt! Join Patrick, Mike, and Adam T as they review the latest entry in the cinematic X-Men franchise -- The Wolverine -- discuss the current state of comic book movies, and share tales of their experiences at Comic Con 2013. Direct download: 1361.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:04am EST Tue, 30 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1360 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (X-Men) This week, Clark spotlights the music of the X-Men franchise, offering selections from X-Men , X2: X-Men United , X-Men: The Last Stand , X-Men Origins: Wolverine , X-Men: First Class , and The Wolverine . Direct download: 1360.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 8:52am EST Mon, 29 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1359 - Entertainment Docket for July 29 As Melissa dances the night away, Michael takes in the surprisingly enjoyable Despicable Me 2 and the Broadway version of Young Frankenstein . Plus! The latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Amazon, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music; Remembering Dennis Farina; Lindsay Lohan and Sharknado hit the big screen on the same day; Van Halen vs. Van Haggar; SNL is hiring; and Henry Selick begs the industry to wake up and finance PG-13 animated films. Direct download: 1359.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:06am EST Sun, 28 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1358 - F This Movie! (The Truman Show) In today's reality TV obsessed world, Patrick and Alex return to a simpler time when the concept of following someone's life 24/7 was novel and disturbing. Yes, it's The Truman Show ! Direct download: 1358.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 10:52am EST Sat, 27 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1357 - Blast Processing (Lazarus Rising) The guys took a while to digest all that was E3 2013, but here they are with thoughts on what transpired at the game show to end all game shows. Meanwhile, Steve has been playing THE LAST OF US, and Jon reviews DEADPOOL. In the news: A few kids at EVO act like tools, and Don Mattrick leaves Xbox. This episode brought to you by Hellriders leather biker chaps. When you've got to do a 600 yard powerslide on your ride to hell, these'll keep your insides in, and your outsides lookin' cool. Direct download: 1357.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 12:21am EST Fri, 26 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1356 - The Friday Filibuster (Broke Hip Mountain) Alice joins the boys for another rip-rousing hour of entertainment tomfoolery. Mac debriefs us on the highs and lows of Comic Con 2013. Daryl is disappointed by the gag-driven format of The ABCs of Death . Erich revisits the idiocy of DC Comics' decades-old Batman arc Knightfall . Alice begins her foray into NBC's The Office . Dave proclaims from the mountaintop the glory of Cinemax' Banshee . Reviews of Todd and the Book of Pure Evil: Season 2 , BBC's North & South , Fernando di Leo Crime Collection 2 . Ambush Topics: Movie sequels that never should have existed, Waiting in line, Eyeglasses, Major destruction with no body count, and Movie franchises you love but shouldn't. Direct download: 1356.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 5:10pm EST Wed, 24 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1355 - F This Movie! (Pacific Rim) Patrick and JB suit up for the ultimate battle of Robots vs. Monsters, and then wind up watching the whole thing from the sidelines. No matter. We still get their unfiltered take on Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim . Direct download: 1355.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:26am EST Tue, 23 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1354 - They Came From The North (Director Roulette) On this week's episode, Jon, Gabriel, Steve, and Matt mix things up with a little something they like to call director roulette . Steve tackles Brian G Hutton, Gabriel hits us with Alex Proyas, Matt Goes to the mat with Rob Zombie, and Jon takes it to the top rope with Jan De Bont! This all sounds so very interesting, why aren't you listening already?! Direct download: 1354.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 5:02am EST Mon, 22 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1353 - Entertainment Docket for July 22 Melissa does a James Gunn double feature before time traveling with Aubrey Plaza, while Michael is pleasantly surprised by The Lone Ranger . Plus! Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine, the Cory Moneith autopsy, Netflix earns Emmy respect, David Fincher's next film may kill Sony's chances for The Girl Who Played with Fire , Disney's Tomorrowland finds its leading lady, Jim Moriarty is dead Dead DEAD, and The X-Files celebrates 20 years with the possibility of a new movie. Direct download: 1353.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:27pm EST Thu, 18 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1352 - The Friday Filibuster (Hot and Sticky) Daryl digs deep into his video game archive. Erich gives Tina Fey and James Gandolfini a second chance. Mac and Dave are underwhelmed by the bombastic Pacific Rim . Reviews of Banshee: Season One (Blu-ray) , The Incredible Melting Man (Blu-ray) , A Boy and His Dog (Blu-ray) , Damages: The Final Season , and Evil Dead (2013) . Ambush Topics include: Overused songs, Unbearable heat, Improvised weaponry, and the return of "Batman Versus." Direct download: 1352.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 11:59pm EST Thu, 18 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1351 - F This Movie! (Can't Hardly Wait) Ah, the life of youth in the '90s. Join Patrick and Doug as they revisit Harry Elfont's John Hughes wannabe coming-of-age romcom Can't Hardly Wait , and see how many familiar faces you can recognize. Direct download: 1351.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 12:56pm EST Wed, 17 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1350 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Grab Bag) This week, Clark offers up a musical grab bag show, featuring a diverse group of selections from films like White Palace , The Andromeda Strain , MacArthur , Maid in Manhattan , Careful, He Might Hear You , and many more. Direct download: 1350.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:13am EST Mon, 15 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1349 - Entertainment Docket for July 15 Michael and Melissa connect the dots between socially conscious documentaries Forks Over Knives , Super Size Me , King Corn , and A Place at the Table ; discuss the untimely death of Glee star Cory Monteith, and the George Zimmerman verdict; and then return to more mudane topics like what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, film, music, and books; the madness of Syfy's Sharknado ; casting news; and a smart move by Comic Con officials to head off what could have been a big problem. Direct download: 1349.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:20am EST Sun, 14 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1348 - The Friday Filibuster (Back from the Dead) Mac lends his lukewarm support to The Lone Ranger . Erich has already forgotten his feelings for Man of Steel and Star Trek Into Darkness . Daryl's epic hate for Cabin in the Woods prompts a strong defense from Dave and Erich. Dave is overwhelmed by the awesome idiocy of Olympus Has Fallen . Reviews of Walking Dead: The Video Game , Legend of Korra: Season 1 , Latin dram No , The Kentucky Fried Movie . Ambush Topics: Creative uses of lawn equipment, Memorable henchmen, Bugs, and Fireworks. Direct download: 1348.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:15pm EST Wed, 10 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1347 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Harry Gregson-Williams) This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Harry Gregson-Williams , offering flavorful selections from such diverse efforts as Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas , Kingdom of Heaven , Shrek Forever After , Spy Game , The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , Veronica Guerin, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time . Direct download: 1347.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:30am EST Tue, 9 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1346 - Entertainment Docket for July 8 As Michael leverages Netflix to battle a flu bug, Melissa marvels at Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing . Plus! The a rundown of the newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Music, Books, and Theatre; The Lone Ranger is Disney's next John Carter ; DeNiro and Travolta play Bosnian war vets; the bizarreness of Comedy Central's Drunk History ; Comic Con releases its schedule; Big Brother unleashes the bigotry; and Buckingham Palace prepares for a royal birth. Direct download: 1346.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:48am EST Sun, 7 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1345 - F This Movie! (F Everything!) It's time once again for Patrick and Doug to vent their respective spleens, as they piss and moan about everything from Barbra Streisand to Sylvester Stallone. Happy Summer, everybody! Direct download: 1345.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:25pm EST Tue, 2 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1344 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Gandolfini) This week, Clark pays musical tribute to the late James Gandolfini , offering selections from True Romance , Where the Wild Things Are , The Last Castle , Crimson Tide , Terminal Velocity , A Civil Action , The Mexican , All the King's Men and Zero Dark Thirty . Direct download: 1344.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 6:37pm EST Sun, 30 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1343 - F This Movie! (The Sandlot) Patrick and Adam settle into the dog days of summer by celebrating America's pastime and exploring the gay subtext of The Sandlot . Direct download: 1343.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 8:17am EST Tue, 25 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1342 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases , offering selections from Iron Man 3 , Pain and Gain , Da Vinci's Demons , Star Trek Into Darkness , After Earth , and Defiance . Direct download: 1342.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 5:05am EST Mon, 24 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1341 - Entertainment Docket for June 24 As Melissa dines on the final morsels of NBC's Hannibal: Season One , Michael is unimpressed by Man of Steel and not stoned enough for This is The End . Plus! This week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music. Remembering James Gandolfini, Paula Deen admits a bit too much, Pedro Almodovar does romantic comedy on a doomed airline flight, Robert Downey Jr signs on for two more Avengers Films , and Roland Emmerich's Independence Day 2 is set for July 2015. Direct download: 1341.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:58am EST Fri, 21 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1340 - F This Movie! (Man of Steel) Look! Up in the Sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Patrick and Mark hitching a ride on the cape of Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder's Man of Steel . Impressive? Inspiring? Indulgent? Infuriating? You make the call. Direct download: 1340.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:08pm EST Thu, 20 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1339 - They Came From the North (Stanley Kubrick) This week, our resident Canuckleheads (and one damn Yankee) were victims of studio meddling, mob threats, technical issues, gaffes, and a lost recording. Only fitting for dissecting the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of legendary filmmaker STANLEY KUBRICK ! Direct download: 1339.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 9:44am EST Tue, 18 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1338 - Objection! (Man of Steel) America's favorite contrarian a-holes, Dave and Dan, are back to take on anyone who doesn't agree that Man of Steel is the finest adaptation of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Superman to ever hit the big screen. Spoilers ahoy! Direct download: 1338.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 10:29am EST Mon, 17 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1337 - Entertainment Docket for June 17 As Melissa recovers from walking in the dark, Michael mends the wounds he suffered at the hands of A Good Day to Die Hard . The best of this week's releases on DVD and Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Damon Lindelof saves the world, Brad Bird and George Clooney uncover Walt Disney's secrets, Arnold Schwarzenegger is Paramount's new Terminator, Netflix offers new Dreamworks animation, Marvel locks up the box office through 2017, and Disney Channel meets Girl Meets World . Direct download: 1337.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:58pm EST Sat, 15 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1336 - The Friday Filibuster (Octode Rectifying) Dave introduces Michael to the twisted madness of Silver Dream Racer and Miami Connection , Daryl completes two passes of Arrested Development: Season 4 , Erich discovers pedophilia runs rampant in Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect , and Mac pops his Masters of the Universe cherry. Reviews of Mad Mad Trilogy (Blu-ray) , Of Human Bondage (Blu-ray) , Doctor Who: Mind of Evil , and Sadako 3D (Blu-ray) . Plus! Preparing for the arrival of RetroN 5, Grand villainous entrances, Bears, Parties you never want to attend, and Distracting makeup. Direct download: 1336.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:58pm EST Thu, 13 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1335 - F This Movie! (V/H/S/2) You can't keep these horror fans down. Join Patrick and JB as the warm up the old VCR for V/H/S/2 , the latest batch of independent found footage frights. Direct download: 1335.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 12:39am EST Tue, 11 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1334 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Before They Were Famous) This week, Clark's theme is Before They Were Famous , as he takes a look at the early work of famed composers such as John Williams, James Horner, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Elmer Bernstein, and more. Direct download: 1334.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:42am EST Mon, 10 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1333 - Entertainment Docket for June 10 Melissa participates in The Goodwin Games , as Michael expresses his frustrations with Oz The Great and Powerful . Plus! Recapping The Tonys; New this week on broadcast TV, at Amazon, Redbox, Netflix, and Hulu; The Purge cashes in on its own buzz; laughing at the Hollywood apocalypse; tempering expectations for Man of Steel ; Michael Jackson's daughter attempts suicide; John Cusack plays Brian Wilson; JJ Abrams does Rod Serling; and the original Wizard of Oz comes to theaters in 3D IMAX for its 75th anniversary. Direct download: 1333.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:34pm EST 1 2 Next » Follow @dvdverdict Blog Roll DVD Verdict F This Movie! 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Sun, 29 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1432 - They Came From the North (Alfred Hitchcock) This week, our Canuck contingent takes on a man considered by many to be the finest director to ever grace the medium. Join Andrew, Steve, Jon, and Gabriel as they plot to unearth the Good, Bad, and Ugly of director Alfred Hitchcock ! No Hedren's were harmed in the making of this podcast. Direct download: 1432.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 10:19am EST Fri, 27 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1431 - Blast Processing! (Knackety Knack) This week, Jon gets into RATCHET AND CLANK: INTO THE NEXUS, and Steve digs into PS4 launch-y title, KNACK! Meanwhile Kev has issues with PSN Cards, and Steve briefly lays mitts on an XBOX ONE! What's the deal with the Xbox One? How's RYSE? FORZA MOTORSPOT 5? DEAD RISING 3? We can't give you definitive answers, but we can tell you what our first impressions were. In the news, John Carmack leaves Id, some Xbox Ones are breaking, some stuff is announced, and we bring back the Ambush Topic! Direct download: 1431.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 2:41pm EST Wed, 25 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1430 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 23 Melissa experiences a social media nightmare, as Michael wraps up his third stage show of the holidays. Plus! A rundown what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Books, and Music. Paul Rudd is Ant Man. The Duck Dynasty crew rattles in the interwebs. Obama sends gay athletes to Sochi. And the Top Movies of 2013. Direct download: 1430.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:44pm EST Tue, 24 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1429 - The Friday Filibuster (Yuletide Edition) Michael joins Dave, Mac, and Daryl for a festive exploration of movies, television, and pop culture insanity. Direct download: 1429.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST Sat, 21 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1428 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 16 Melissa revisits the world of Holes , as Michael streams late night holiday B-movies. A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Hollywood legends Peter O'Toole and Joan Fontaine. Jim Cameron moves Avatar to New Zealand. Disney begins casting Pirates of the Caribbean 5 . Don Cheadle suits up as War Machine for Avengers: Age of Ultron . Chris Nolan teases Interstellar . Direct download: 1428.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:08pm EST Sat, 14 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1427 - The Friday Filibuster (Catching Fire) Judge Jason Panella pops his Filibuster cherry and joins the boys for another week of geek-infused madness. Daryl dives is unimpressed by vintage Doctor Who . Mac is underwhelmed by Hunger Games: Catching Fire . Erich deems Frozen a high water mark for Disney feature animation. Jason goes back to the beginning of The X-Files and finds it really holds up. Dave sings the praises of Cinemax's Banshee . Plus! Hillbilly horror, Stereo systems, and Change a letter then pitch the movie. Direct download: 1427.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 6:16pm EST Thu, 12 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1426 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Trevor Rabin) This week, Clark spotlights the music of film composer (and former rock guitarist) Trevor Rabin, offering selections from Deep Blue Sea , Flyboys , The Great Raid , National Treasure , The Sorcerer's Apprentice , and more. Direct download: 1426.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 10:07pm EST Wed, 11 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1425 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 10 Melissa revisits the dark and twisted world of Lisbeth Salander, as Michael recovers from his many theatrical adventures. Plus! A rundown of the latest releases to DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Books, Movies, and Music; Disney to release new Indiana Jones films; Warner Bros. casts its Wonder Woman; Amazing Spider-man takes on Electro, Rhino, and Green Goblin; Star Trek gets new writers; and Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley. Direct download: 1425.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:37am EST Tue, 3 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1424 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 2 Melissa rebuts the critical lambasting given to the series finale of Dexter , as Michael reviews the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special without spoiling anything. Plus! A rundown of the latest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; the death of Paul Walker; the divorce of Josh Brolin; JJ Abrams builds a full-size Millennium Falcon for Star Wars: Episode VII ; Magneto's offspring join Avengers: Age of Ultron ; and Juliette Landau as Peter Capaldi's next TARDIS companion? Do tell! Direct download: 1424.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:55pm EST Sun, 1 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1423 - Blast Processing! (Welcome PS4) This week, the boys celebrate the launch of Sony's PLAYSTATION 4, officially kicking off the next generation of console gaming. We play most of the launch titles, including BATTLEFIELD 4, ASSASSIN'S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG, NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS, and KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL! Jon also chimes in with his thoughts on the current gen version of CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS, and Steve hits up the Next Gen version. The news is also dominated by Sony's wunderconsole. Should you dive into this whole Next Gen craze? Or are you better off sticking with the PS3's and Xbox360's of the world? Listen in and find out! Direct download: 1423.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 11:00am EST Sat, 30 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1422 - Blast Processing! (Sonically Challenged) This week, Jon plays SONIC LOST WORLD, and some very bad things are said by at least one of the Blastphemers. Steve plays BEYOND: TWO SOULS, and Kev is still busy with HEARTHSTONE. In the news, we get up in arms over the things your shiny new PS4 won't do at launch, and we talk about one rumored (and truthfully, very unlikely) game announcement that could be coming very soon, and we weep for the current state of Epic Games. This episode brought to you by Cooking with Kev , because cooking can be fun. Direct download: 1422.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 11:21am EST Fri, 29 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1421 - The Friday Filibuster (Ball Belt) Daryl disses the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special as fanboy dreck. Erich celebrates Edgar Wright's The World's End . Dave and Mac have a date night to see Thor: The Dark World . Reviews of the XBox One console, MST3K 25th Anniversary Collection , Dexter: The Final Season , and Red 2 . Plus! Daryl's most convoluted Ambush Topic ever, Obvious studio involvement, Hammers, Movie titles that begin and end with the same letter. Direct download: 1421.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:49am EST Fri, 29 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1420 - The Friday Filibuster (Experimental) Dave, Mac, and Daryl throw caution and format to the wind, as they engage in an experimental game of I-Spy Ambush Topics to tempt, tease, and test your film and television knowledge. Direct download: 1420.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:37am EST Mon, 25 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1419 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 25 Melissa is spell-Bound by Seth Rogen and Jame Franco's parody video, as Michael runs down the latest on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, and Hulu. Plus! Understanding the Hunger Games target market, a pre-Thanksgiving box office blitz, deciphering a 10-year old Ben Affleck film, we're sorry for Peter Griffin's loss, Nic Cage and Charlie Sheen conspire on a sex tape, and MST3K gives us a brand new Turkey Day Marathon! Direct download: 1419.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:08pm EST Sat, 23 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1418 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark offers another batch of new and recent releases , with selections from The Wind Rises , Thor: The Dark World , The Fifth Estate , Ender's Game , The Counselor , Captain Phillips , Runner Runner , and Free Birds . Direct download: 1418.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:23am EST Mon, 18 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1417 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 18 Melissa regales us with reviews of highly offensive films like This is the End , before providing real-time reaction to "Night of the Doctor," the six-minute prequel to the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special . Plus! A rundown of what's new and exciting on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Arrested Development gets a soundtrack release; Bill Cosby debuts a new stand-up comedy special; Angelica Huston chronicles her life story; Drew Goddard brings Daredevil to life for Marvel and Netflix; The CW reboots Tales From the Darkside ; and Paddington Bear gets his first big screen adventure. Direct download: 1417.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:44am EST Sat, 16 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1416 - Entertainment Docket for November 11 As Melissa bemoans JFK overload, Michael gets caught up on Marvel's less-than-impressive Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Plus! Running down the newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music; the aging of Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, BBC reveals their plans for Doctor Who 's 50th anniversary celebration, Lionsgate hatching a Hunger Games theme park, Netflix orders Marvel Comics series, and Blockbuster finally closes up shop. Direct download: 1416.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:07am EST Thu, 14 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1415 - The Friday Filibuster (Disneyland for Douchebags) Mac enters the weightless CG world of Ender's Game . Erich weens himself of horror movies with Ricky Gervais' Derrick . Dary and Dave talk Far Cry 3 . Reviews of PBS' War of the Worlds , A Very Merry Pooh Year (Blu-ray) , Mad Men: Season Six (Blu-ray) , The Internship (Blu-ray) , and White House Down (Blu-ray) . Plus! Back trauma, When the villain does something very cool, Memorable TV guest stars, and Cinematic synchronicity. Direct download: 1415.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 6:42am EST Fri, 8 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1414 - F This Movie! (F Everything!) Patrick and Doug cut loose on everything from Star Wars and Hunger Games to MTV VJs and side boob. Direct download: 1414.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 10:14am EST Wed, 6 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1413 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Pino Donaggio) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Italian composer Pino Donaggio . You'll hear selections from Piranha , Body Double , Hercules , Dressed to Kill , Up at the Villa , and more. Direct download: 1413.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 7:12pm EST Mon, 4 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1412 - They Came From the North (George Lucas) On this week's episode, Steve, Jon, Andrew, and Matt tackle the good, bad, and ugly of "The Father of the Force"... none other than George Lucas . Lightsabers and neckbeards for everyone! Direct download: 1412.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 8:23am EST Fri, 1 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1411 - The Friday Filibuster (Geek Teambuilding) Mac mainlines the entire Saw franchise. The Conjuring impresses Daryl, which isn't easy to do. Erich is unimpressed by RiffTrax's Night of the Living Dead . Dave is diggin' Season 2 of Arrow . Reviews of Night of the Comet (Blu-ray) , George Romero's KnightRiders , the iPhone filmed To Jennifer , Vikings: Season One , and Monsters University (Blu-ray) . Plus! Analyzing the Police Academy movies, Creepy dolls, Surprisingly scary, Freakish long appendages, Obscure movies you love. Direct download: 1411.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 8:49am EST Thu, 31 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1410 - F This Movie! (Friday the 13the Franchise) Patrick and Mike close out another #ScaryMovieMonth by accomplishing the unthinkable -- marathoning all the films in the Friday the 13th franchise. How much Jason Voorhees can you stomach? Direct download: 1410.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 11:03am EST Tue, 29 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1409 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 28 This year for Halloween, Melissa revisits Stephen King's The Shining in its myriad forms, as Michael gives Before Sunset another chance. Plus! The latest new releases to hit DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music; Remembering Gabriella Miller ( smashingwalnuts.org ), Lou Reed, Marcia Wallace, and Hal Needham; Network reboots of Charmed and Murder, She Wrote are in development; Doctor Who comes to the big screen next month; Chris Brown punches some guy, Julianne Hough offends everyone, and Kim Kardashian is getting married again. No big surprises there. Direct download: 1409.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:37pm EST Sun, 27 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1408 - Blast Processing (We're Back!) This week, the team rallies all their strength to battle the legions of Hell in DIABLO III (on Console!), There's a ton of old news, we talk about random games, and KEV RETURNS! So really, no structure whatsoever, but entertainment is guaranteed! This week's episode brought to you by Rubbermitt steel belted radials, keeping all four wheels on the pavement, sand, or mountain trails of San Andreas. Impervious to everything but a little bit of rain, in which case you're on your own. Direct download: 1408.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 11:41pm EST Fri, 25 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1407 - F This Movie! (Return of The Horror Chick) Patrick once again joins forces with Heather "The Horror Chick" Wixson to wax horror-sophical on #ScaryMovieMonth and suggestions for your Halloween viewing. Direct download: 1407.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:32pm EST Thu, 24 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1406 - They Came From the North (Werner Herzog) It's been a long time in the making, but our resident Canuckleheads return with special guest Clark Douglas to document for posterity the good, bad, and ugly of legendary Austrian filmmaker Werner Herzog . Direct download: 1406.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 7:58am EST Wed, 23 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1405 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Edward Shearmur) This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Edward Shearmur . You'll hear selections from Reign of Fire , Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow , Laws of Attraction , Cruel Intentions , The Skeleton Key and many more. Direct download: 1405.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 12:02pm EST Tue, 22 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1404 - F This Movie! (The Massacre 2013) Broken and bleary-eyed, Patrick and JB once again share their experiences with this year's annual Chicago 24-hour horror movie marathon, The Massacre . October wouldn't be #ScaryMovieMonth without it. Direct download: 1404.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:59am EST Fri, 18 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1403 - The Friday Filibuster (It's a Small World After All) Daryl gets his action on with Viva Riva and Only God Forgives . Erich torments his psyche with The Exorcist 2 and 3 . Mac attempts to Escape From Tomorrow with The New Girl . Dave skates around the Pacific Rim . Plus! Crazy scientific explanations, Courtrooms, Laundromats, and Wood. Direct download: 1403.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 7:36am EST Tue, 15 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1402 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mark Isham) This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Mark Isham . You'll hear selections from The Moderns , Timecop , The Education of Little Tree , The Cooler , Eight Below , and many more. Direct download: 1402.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 8:37pm EST Tue, 15 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1401 - Entertainment Docket for October 14 Michael defies Gravity, as Melissa does a trans-atlantic double feature of Star Trek Into Darkness and Before Midnight . Plus! The Carrie remake goes viral, The CW gives us an MTV version of Game of Thrones , Queer Eye for the Straight Guy gets a reunion special, Charlie Hunnam runs away from Fifty Shades of Grey , Africa was hiding vintage Doctor Who , Networks are picking up the options on high performing new series, Dreamworks is rebooting He-Man and Bullwinkle, and the latest Kardashian catastrophe. Direct download: 1401.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:55am EST Mon, 14 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1400 - F This Movie! (Vampire Movies) Join Patrick and JB as they sink their #ScaryMovieMonth teeth into a vast smorgasbord of cinematic vampire tales. Direct download: 1400.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:32am EST Sat, 12 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1399 - The Friday Filibuster (Good Answer!) Mac is not fully sold on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Erich succumbs to the power of Gravity . Daryl finishes his Friday the 13th marathon. Dave is underwhelmed by This is the End . Reviews for Secrets of Crickley Hall , The Exorcist (Blu-ray) 40th Anniversary , Nothing Left to Fear , and Dancing Ninja . Ambush topics: Too many body parts, Manipulating movie titles, When the beginning of a movie is far different from the end, Started great/Ended terrible. Direct download: 1399.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:01am EST Wed, 9 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1398 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Lost in Space) This week, Clark wraps up his series spotlighting classic television music by featuring selections from Irwin Allen's Lost in Space . John Williams, Alexander Courage, and Joseph Mullendore deliver stirring music from a handful of vintage episodes. Direct download: 1398.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:51pm EST Sat, 5 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1397 - F This Movie! Commentary (The Burning) Suffering from that not so fresh feeling of #ScaryMovieMonth? Well, Patrick and the boys have a balm that's sure to help. Apply their commentary for The Burning liberally to the affected area and let the humor wash away your pain. Direct download: 1397.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:48am EST Fri, 4 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1396 - The Friday Filibuster (So much for that idea...) Mac spends time with Good Ol' Freda . Erich mourns the loss of Breaking Bad . Daryl explores Crystal Lake Memories . Dave finds no redeeming value in Fall television. Reviews of House of Wax 3D (Blu-ray) , The Fall: Series 1 . Unexpected beheadings, Strange places for sermonizing, That looks dangerous; let's open it, and Fast food booby traps. Direct download: 1396.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:57am EST Tue, 1 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1395 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Star Trek: TOS) This week, Clark continues his exploration of classic television by spotlighting music from Star Trek: The Original Series . Alexander Courage, Gerald Fried, and Sol Kaplan provide music for classic episodes like "Amok Time," "Where No Man Has Gone Before," "The Doomsday Machine," and more! Direct download: 1395.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 10:20am EST Mon, 30 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1394 - Entertainment Docket for September 30 and October 6 Michael and Melissa offer up a super-sized show covering two weeks worth of entertainment coverage: A look at ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and reviews of new Fall TV season premieres; running down what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Kanye West takes on Jimmy Kimmell; Sony pulls the rug out from under two high profile films; A-list actors sue for unpaid residuals; and Gotham City comes to TV. Direct download: 1394.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:07am EST Fri, 27 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1393 - The Friday Filibuster (Tough Guys Doing Tough Things) Mac ranks the highs and lows in the world of Riddick . Daryl gets up-to-date on Breaking Bad ahead of the series finale. Erich preps for "Scary Movie Month" by seeing The Conjuring and Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem . Dave is sticking with Sleepy Hollow , but the shine is off Brooklyn Nine Nine . Reviews of CW's Beauty and the Beast , Dead Before Dawn , Halloween 35th Anniversary (Blu-ray) , Arrow: Season One (Blu-ray) . Ambush Topics: Worms, Unfortunate licensing agreements, Pitching Movie/TV-related open world games. Direct download: 1393.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 8:51pm EST Thu, 26 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1392 - F This Movie! (Tom Holland Interview) Patrick sits down with writer/director Tom Holland to discuss Fright Night , Child's Play , Psycho II , and a host of other horror films he's been involved with throughout his career. Direct download: 1392.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 7:13am EST Tue, 24 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1391 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Twilight Zone) This week, Clark continues spotlighting music from classic television shows by offering a handful of selections from The Twilight Zone . You'll hear alternately suspenseful and beautiful music from Bernard Herrmann, Marius Constant, Nathan Van Cleave, Jerry Goldsmith and more. Direct download: 1391.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 7:54am EST Mon, 23 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1390 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of September 23 Michael and Melissa review the series premieres of NBC's Ironside and Fox's Sleepy Hollow , in addition to a full rundown of what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music. Plus! Debriefing the Emmys controversy, changing the way the industry tracks TV viewers, the Summer 2015 Hollywood shuffle, and plague known as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has no cure. Direct download: 1390.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:07pm EST Sun, 22 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1389 - F This Movie! (Insidious: Chapter 2) Patrick and Adam kick off "Scary Movie Month" a week early, as they delve back into the horrific world James Wan and Leigh Whannell's Insidious for the further adventures of the haunted Lambert clan and their familial ties to the underworld. Direct download: 1389.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 12:14pm EST Fri, 20 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1388 - The Friday Filibuster (Mom and Pop Video Stores) With Matt and Erich away, Dave and Daryl are once again joined by New England filmmaker Matt Farley to discuss the legacy of mom and pop video stores, their bread and butter (low budget horror), misleading VHS covers, movies that desensitized you to horror, and more! Direct download: 1388.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:57pm EST Wed, 18 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1387 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 16 Melissa debunks Nazi myths and reviews Fall TV pilots, as Michael sits down for a double feature of Spy Kids 4 and Emperor's New Groove with the kids. Plus! Your weekly rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music; Ron Howard gets a Rush in Toronto; Why Larry Fishburne is fat; Cable TV brings us new channels; JK Rowling is bringing back the world of Harry Potter; and PETA goes after Katy Perry. Direct download: 1387.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:13am EST Sun, 15 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1386 - F This Movie! (Riddick) Patrick and Mark rule the dark, as the return to the world of David Twohy and Vin Diesel's Riddick . The interwebs will never be the same. Direct download: 1386.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 10:03am EST Fri, 13 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1385 - The Friday Filibuster (Fast Money Challenge) With Erich on sabbatical, Dave, Mac, and Daryl change up their usual format for an Ambush Topic lightning round. All bets are off, as these boys fly without a net, and anything is possible. Everybody ready? Let's play The Feud! Direct download: 1385.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 5:25am EST Wed, 11 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1384 - F This Movie! (Summer 2013) Our parents taught us, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." With that in mind, join Patrick, JB, and Doug as they spend an hour and half trying to come up with something nice to say about Hollywood's 2013 summer offerings . A challenge of epic proportions, to say the least. Direct download: 1384.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 11:52pm EST Wed, 11 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1383 - They Came From the North (Peter Weir) This week, our favorite Dead Poets from the North -- Jon, Steve, and Gabe -- team up with Yankee Master and Commander Michael McVey to tackle the cinematic good, bad, and uglies of Aussie auteur Peter Weir . Pack a lunch, because this is a long one! Direct download: 1383.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 6:11am EST Tue, 10 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1382 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) This week, Clark kicks off a multi-part series spotlighting music from classic television shows. First up: Jerry Goldsmith, Lalo Schifrin, Nelson Riddle, Dave Grusin, Gerald Fried, and a handful of other talented composers lend their talents to the '60s spy show The Man From U.N.C.L.E. . Direct download: 1382.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:55am EST Mon, 9 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1381 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 9 Melissa confesses to reading (and enjoying) James Patterson, as Michael samples the ABC and NBC fall TV previews. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Books, and Music; Paramount botches the Star Trek Into Darkness (Blu-ray) release, Casting fury surrounding Fifty Shades of Grey , Filming gets underway on the Doctor Who Christmas special, Dancing with the Stars gets an emotionally manipulative new cast, and Tokyo gets the 2020 Summer Olympics. Direct download: 1381.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:47am EST Sun, 8 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1380 - The Friday Filibuster (We're Big in China) This week, the boys share their love of Chinese culture; Erich unravels the mystery of the iOS game The Room ; Dave and wife indulge in the DC Comics deck building table top game; Mac is unimpressed with the heavy-handed message of Neil Blokamp's Elysium . Reviews of Sons of Anarchy: Season 5 (Blu-ray) , The Fugitive (Blu-ray) 25th Anniversary , and Spartacus: War of the Damned . Plus! Scenes that take place at the Library, Crazy television shows that make absolutely no sense, and Snitches. Direct download: 1380.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 10:10am EST Wed, 4 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1379 - F This Movie! (The World's End) Join Patrick, Adam, and JB as they knock back a few at Edgar Wright's The World's End . Good food. Fine ales. Total Annihilation. Direct download: 1379.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:04am EST Tue, 3 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1378 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Craig Armstrong) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Scottish composer Craig Armstrong , featuring selections from Romeo + Juliet , Love, Actually , Moulin Rouge , Plunkett & Macleane , Orphans , The Quiet American , Elizabeth: The Golden Age , and In Time . Direct download: 1378.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 6:26am EST Mon, 2 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1377 - Entertainment Docket for September 2 Melissa suffers a momentary lapse of judgment which results in her watching all of Transformers: Dark of the Moon , as Michael digests the visual acumen of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby . Plus! A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Music, Books, and Theatre; the semi-annual boy band frenzy returns; Vin Diesel does the walk of fame; Chadwick Boseman goes trades in his Jackie Robinson uniform for James Brown's cape; JJ Abrams and Jonathan Nolan remake Westworld for HBO; James Spader is Ultron; Matt Damon directs; and Harry Connick Jr is your next American Idol. Direct download: 1377.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:06am EST Sat, 31 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1376 - F This Movie! (Kick-Ass 2) Patrick and Doug kick the ass of writer/director Jeff Wadlow and producer Matthew Vaughn's super-sequel Kick-Ass 2 . "Act like a @#$%&, get slapped like a @#$%&." Direct download: 1376.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 8:04am EST Fri, 30 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1375 - The Friday Filibuster (Local Legends) Dave, Mac, Erich, and Daryl are joined by their special guest, New England filmmaker Matt Farley, as they discuss his new movie Local Legends , in addition to their full slate of weekly movie-related hijinks -- reviews, upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases, and Ambush topics. Direct download: 1375.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 11:55am EST Thu, 29 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1374 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases . You'll hear selections from Caprica , Elysium , Copperhead , Europa Report , White House Down , Passion , and Only God Forgives . Direct download: 1374.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 12:53am EST Tue, 27 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1373 - Entertainment Docket for August 26 Melissa tips a pint with Edgar Wright at The World's End , as Michael wraps up Orange is the New Black . A rundown of everything new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. Plus! Defending Ben Affleck as Batman, Remembering Julie Harris, Fearing NBC's LIVE! Sound of Music event, Star Wars Episode VII , and George Lucas buys $10 Million worth of Starbucks gift cards. Direct download: 1373.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:59am EST Mon, 26 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1372 - The Friday Filibuster (Pavlovian Response) Mac debriefs his Boston Comic Con experience. Erich attends Fathom Events' RiffTrax live dissection of Starship Troopers . Daryl dives into Breaking Bad . Dave invests in the next gen Xbox-1. Plus! Reviews of Elementary: Season One , MST3K: The Movie (Blu-ray) , BBC's The Thick of It , Enlightened: Season Two , and MADtv: Season Three . Ambush Topics: Actors playing actors, Weird cameos, Creative censorship, and Post-Apocalyptic worlds you wouldn't want to live in. Direct download: 1372.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:23pm EST Mon, 19 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1371 - Entertainment Docket for August 19 Melissa ties one on with Comedy Central's Drunk History , as Michael tries and fails to express the unique charms of Lee Daniels' The Paperboy . Plus! A rundown of this week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, Music, and Theatre; celebrity deaths, suicides, and beatings; Bradley Cooper busts a nut for the Lance Armstrong biopic; Russell Simmons apologizes for Harriet Tubman's sex tape; and new information sheds doubt on the death of Diana Princess of Wales. Direct download: 1371.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:05am EST Sun, 18 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1370 - F This Movie! Commentary (Kuffs) Join Patrick as he shares his conflicted thoughts and insights on the Christian Slater / Milla Jovovich action comedy Kuffs . Look, if you're gonna jump, jump. Otherwise, use the bridge like everyone else. Love and kisses to all your pink parts. Direct download: 1370.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:22pm EST Sat, 17 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1369 - The Friday Filibuster (Super Fresh) After a few weeks away, the boys are back for 30 minutes of fresh movie-related mirth and mayhem. Mac shows some love for The Wolverine , while Dave and Daryl respect the work of Hugh Jackman. Dave gets a new xBox 360. Reviews of Disney's The Sword in the Stone (Blu-ray) , Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect on Blu-ray, Burlesque Assassins , and How to Be the Life of the Party ; and such riveting Ambush Topics as Chickens, Pillows, and Bottles. Direct download: 1369.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:37am EST Wed, 14 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1368 - They Came From the North (Anthony Mann) This week, our resident canuckleheads tackle the good, bad, and ugly of director Anthony Mann ( Ed Cid , Quo Vadis , He Walked by Night ). Direct download: 1368.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 2:24pm EST Tue, 13 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1367 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Jodie Foster) This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actress Jodie Foster . You'll hear selections from Taxi Driver , Nell , Flightplan , The Silence of the Lambs , Little Man Tate , Contact , Sommersby , Nim's Island , Maverick , Anna and the King , and The Dangerous Lives of Alter Boys . Direct download: 1367.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:18am EST Mon, 12 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1366 - Entertainment Docket for August 12 Michael finds that Orange is the New Black , as Melissa learns Red State is not the horror movie it claims to be. Disney's D23 Convention celebrates the company's upcoming projects, while taking a $200M bath on The Lone Ranger ; Sharknado gets a sequel; Jay Leno sets a February curtain call; MSNBC courts Alec Baldwin for a prime-time talk show; Billy Bob Thorton relocates to Fargo ; Sylvester Stallone recruits Mel Gibson and Antonio Banderas for Expendables 3 ; and Redbox prepares to take on Amazon and Netflix for king of streaming media. Direct download: 1366.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:39am EST Sun, 11 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1365 - Blast Processing! (Highway to Hell) This week, Steve plays RIDE TO HELL: RETRIBUTION while Jon suffers through DARK. Meanwhile, newcomer, Tony (filling in for the wayward Kev) chimes in with his thoughts on the first Kickstarter Blockbuster; SHADOWRUN RETURNS. There's also More Microsoft hooey, talk of a Gran Turismo movie (???), and more of what makes people love us so much! Direct download: 1365.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 3:37pm EST Thu, 8 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1364 - F This Movie! (The State of Horror) Patrick welcomes in Dread Central's "Horror Chick," Heather Wixson, to discuss the state of modern horror movies and where the genre is headed. Direct download: 1364.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 7:03am EST Tue, 6 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1363 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Denzel Washington) This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actor Denzel Washington , offering selections from Cry Freedom , Out of Time , Glory , Malcolm X , Much Ado About Nothing , The Pelican Brief , The Hurricane , The Manchurian Candidate and The Great Debaters . Direct download: 1363.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:19pm EST Mon, 5 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1362 - Entertainment Docket for August 5 As Melissa loses herself in the British crime drama Line of Fire , Michael revisits the cinematic world of Charlie Chan with Roland Winters in the title role. Plus! The latest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, books, music, and theatre; Peter Capaldi is unveiled as the 12th Doctor by BBC; ABC and Marvel expect Agents of SHIELD to be the next must-see TV; the magic of Sharknado knows no bounds; James Cameron is prepping THREE Avatar sequels; and Glee will deal with the death of Cory Monteith's character. Direct download: 1362.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:54pm EST Fri, 2 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1361 - F This Movie! (The Wolverine) Snikt! Join Patrick, Mike, and Adam T as they review the latest entry in the cinematic X-Men franchise -- The Wolverine -- discuss the current state of comic book movies, and share tales of their experiences at Comic Con 2013. Direct download: 1361.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:04am EST Tue, 30 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1360 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (X-Men) This week, Clark spotlights the music of the X-Men franchise, offering selections from X-Men , X2: X-Men United , X-Men: The Last Stand , X-Men Origins: Wolverine , X-Men: First Class , and The Wolverine . Direct download: 1360.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 8:52am EST Mon, 29 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1359 - Entertainment Docket for July 29 As Melissa dances the night away, Michael takes in the surprisingly enjoyable Despicable Me 2 and the Broadway version of Young Frankenstein . Plus! The latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Amazon, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music; Remembering Dennis Farina; Lindsay Lohan and Sharknado hit the big screen on the same day; Van Halen vs. Van Haggar; SNL is hiring; and Henry Selick begs the industry to wake up and finance PG-13 animated films. Direct download: 1359.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:06am EST Sun, 28 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1358 - F This Movie! (The Truman Show) In today's reality TV obsessed world, Patrick and Alex return to a simpler time when the concept of following someone's life 24/7 was novel and disturbing. Yes, it's The Truman Show ! Direct download: 1358.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 10:52am EST Sat, 27 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1357 - Blast Processing (Lazarus Rising) The guys took a while to digest all that was E3 2013, but here they are with thoughts on what transpired at the game show to end all game shows. Meanwhile, Steve has been playing THE LAST OF US, and Jon reviews DEADPOOL. In the news: A few kids at EVO act like tools, and Don Mattrick leaves Xbox. This episode brought to you by Hellriders leather biker chaps. When you've got to do a 600 yard powerslide on your ride to hell, these'll keep your insides in, and your outsides lookin' cool. Direct download: 1357.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 12:21am EST Fri, 26 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1356 - The Friday Filibuster (Broke Hip Mountain) Alice joins the boys for another rip-rousing hour of entertainment tomfoolery. Mac debriefs us on the highs and lows of Comic Con 2013. Daryl is disappointed by the gag-driven format of The ABCs of Death . Erich revisits the idiocy of DC Comics' decades-old Batman arc Knightfall . Alice begins her foray into NBC's The Office . Dave proclaims from the mountaintop the glory of Cinemax' Banshee . Reviews of Todd and the Book of Pure Evil: Season 2 , BBC's North & South , Fernando di Leo Crime Collection 2 . Ambush Topics: Movie sequels that never should have existed, Waiting in line, Eyeglasses, Major destruction with no body count, and Movie franchises you love but shouldn't. Direct download: 1356.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 5:10pm EST Wed, 24 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1355 - F This Movie! (Pacific Rim) Patrick and JB suit up for the ultimate battle of Robots vs. Monsters, and then wind up watching the whole thing from the sidelines. No matter. We still get their unfiltered take on Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim . Direct download: 1355.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:26am EST Tue, 23 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1354 - They Came From The North (Director Roulette) On this week's episode, Jon, Gabriel, Steve, and Matt mix things up with a little something they like to call director roulette . Steve tackles Brian G Hutton, Gabriel hits us with Alex Proyas, Matt Goes to the mat with Rob Zombie, and Jon takes it to the top rope with Jan De Bont! This all sounds so very interesting, why aren't you listening already?! Direct download: 1354.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 5:02am EST Mon, 22 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1353 - Entertainment Docket for July 22 Melissa does a James Gunn double feature before time traveling with Aubrey Plaza, while Michael is pleasantly surprised by The Lone Ranger . Plus! Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine, the Cory Moneith autopsy, Netflix earns Emmy respect, David Fincher's next film may kill Sony's chances for The Girl Who Played with Fire , Disney's Tomorrowland finds its leading lady, Jim Moriarty is dead Dead DEAD, and The X-Files celebrates 20 years with the possibility of a new movie. Direct download: 1353.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:27pm EST Thu, 18 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1352 - The Friday Filibuster (Hot and Sticky) Daryl digs deep into his video game archive. Erich gives Tina Fey and James Gandolfini a second chance. Mac and Dave are underwhelmed by the bombastic Pacific Rim . Reviews of Banshee: Season One (Blu-ray) , The Incredible Melting Man (Blu-ray) , A Boy and His Dog (Blu-ray) , Damages: The Final Season , and Evil Dead (2013) . Ambush Topics include: Overused songs, Unbearable heat, Improvised weaponry, and the return of "Batman Versus." Direct download: 1352.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 11:59pm EST Thu, 18 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1351 - F This Movie! (Can't Hardly Wait) Ah, the life of youth in the '90s. Join Patrick and Doug as they revisit Harry Elfont's John Hughes wannabe coming-of-age romcom Can't Hardly Wait , and see how many familiar faces you can recognize. Direct download: 1351.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 12:56pm EST Wed, 17 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1350 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Grab Bag) This week, Clark offers up a musical grab bag show, featuring a diverse group of selections from films like White Palace , The Andromeda Strain , MacArthur , Maid in Manhattan , Careful, He Might Hear You , and many more. Direct download: 1350.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:13am EST Mon, 15 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1349 - Entertainment Docket for July 15 Michael and Melissa connect the dots between socially conscious documentaries Forks Over Knives , Super Size Me , King Corn , and A Place at the Table ; discuss the untimely death of Glee star Cory Monteith, and the George Zimmerman verdict; and then return to more mudane topics like what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, film, music, and books; the madness of Syfy's Sharknado ; casting news; and a smart move by Comic Con officials to head off what could have been a big problem. Direct download: 1349.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:20am EST Sun, 14 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1348 - The Friday Filibuster (Back from the Dead) Mac lends his lukewarm support to The Lone Ranger . Erich has already forgotten his feelings for Man of Steel and Star Trek Into Darkness . Daryl's epic hate for Cabin in the Woods prompts a strong defense from Dave and Erich. Dave is overwhelmed by the awesome idiocy of Olympus Has Fallen . Reviews of Walking Dead: The Video Game , Legend of Korra: Season 1 , Latin dram No , The Kentucky Fried Movie . Ambush Topics: Creative uses of lawn equipment, Memorable henchmen, Bugs, and Fireworks. Direct download: 1348.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:15pm EST Wed, 10 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1347 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Harry Gregson-Williams) This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Harry Gregson-Williams , offering flavorful selections from such diverse efforts as Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas , Kingdom of Heaven , Shrek Forever After , Spy Game , The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , Veronica Guerin, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time . Direct download: 1347.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:30am EST Tue, 9 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1346 - Entertainment Docket for July 8 As Michael leverages Netflix to battle a flu bug, Melissa marvels at Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing . Plus! The a rundown of the newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Music, Books, and Theatre; The Lone Ranger is Disney's next John Carter ; DeNiro and Travolta play Bosnian war vets; the bizarreness of Comedy Central's Drunk History ; Comic Con releases its schedule; Big Brother unleashes the bigotry; and Buckingham Palace prepares for a royal birth. Direct download: 1346.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:48am EST Sun, 7 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1345 - F This Movie! (F Everything!) It's time once again for Patrick and Doug to vent their respective spleens, as they piss and moan about everything from Barbra Streisand to Sylvester Stallone. Happy Summer, everybody! Direct download: 1345.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:25pm EST Tue, 2 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1344 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Gandolfini) This week, Clark pays musical tribute to the late James Gandolfini , offering selections from True Romance , Where the Wild Things Are , The Last Castle , Crimson Tide , Terminal Velocity , A Civil Action , The Mexican , All the King's Men and Zero Dark Thirty . Direct download: 1344.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 6:37pm EST Sun, 30 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1343 - F This Movie! (The Sandlot) Patrick and Adam settle into the dog days of summer by celebrating America's pastime and exploring the gay subtext of The Sandlot . Direct download: 1343.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 8:17am EST Tue, 25 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1342 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases , offering selections from Iron Man 3 , Pain and Gain , Da Vinci's Demons , Star Trek Into Darkness , After Earth , and Defiance . Direct download: 1342.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 5:05am EST Mon, 24 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1341 - Entertainment Docket for June 24 As Melissa dines on the final morsels of NBC's Hannibal: Season One , Michael is unimpressed by Man of Steel and not stoned enough for This is The End . Plus! This week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music. Remembering James Gandolfini, Paula Deen admits a bit too much, Pedro Almodovar does romantic comedy on a doomed airline flight, Robert Downey Jr signs on for two more Avengers Films , and Roland Emmerich's Independence Day 2 is set for July 2015. Direct download: 1341.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:58am EST Fri, 21 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1340 - F This Movie! (Man of Steel) Look! Up in the Sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Patrick and Mark hitching a ride on the cape of Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder's Man of Steel . Impressive? Inspiring? Indulgent? Infuriating? You make the call. Direct download: 1340.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:08pm EST Thu, 20 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1339 - They Came From the North (Stanley Kubrick) This week, our resident Canuckleheads (and one damn Yankee) were victims of studio meddling, mob threats, technical issues, gaffes, and a lost recording. Only fitting for dissecting the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of legendary filmmaker STANLEY KUBRICK ! Direct download: 1339.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 9:44am EST Tue, 18 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1338 - Objection! (Man of Steel) America's favorite contrarian a-holes, Dave and Dan, are back to take on anyone who doesn't agree that Man of Steel is the finest adaptation of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Superman to ever hit the big screen. Spoilers ahoy! Direct download: 1338.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 10:29am EST Mon, 17 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1337 - Entertainment Docket for June 17 As Melissa recovers from walking in the dark, Michael mends the wounds he suffered at the hands of A Good Day to Die Hard . The best of this week's releases on DVD and Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Damon Lindelof saves the world, Brad Bird and George Clooney uncover Walt Disney's secrets, Arnold Schwarzenegger is Paramount's new Terminator, Netflix offers new Dreamworks animation, Marvel locks up the box office through 2017, and Disney Channel meets Girl Meets World . Direct download: 1337.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:58pm EST Sat, 15 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1336 - The Friday Filibuster (Octode Rectifying) Dave introduces Michael to the twisted madness of Silver Dream Racer and Miami Connection , Daryl completes two passes of Arrested Development: Season 4 , Erich discovers pedophilia runs rampant in Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect , and Mac pops his Masters of the Universe cherry. Reviews of Mad Mad Trilogy (Blu-ray) , Of Human Bondage (Blu-ray) , Doctor Who: Mind of Evil , and Sadako 3D (Blu-ray) . Plus! Preparing for the arrival of RetroN 5, Grand villainous entrances, Bears, Parties you never want to attend, and Distracting makeup. Direct download: 1336.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:58pm EST Thu, 13 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1335 - F This Movie! (V/H/S/2) You can't keep these horror fans down. Join Patrick and JB as the warm up the old VCR for V/H/S/2 , the latest batch of independent found footage frights. Direct download: 1335.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 12:39am EST Tue, 11 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1334 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Before They Were Famous) This week, Clark's theme is Before They Were Famous , as he takes a look at the early work of famed composers such as John Williams, James Horner, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Elmer Bernstein, and more. Direct download: 1334.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:42am EST Mon, 10 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1333 - Entertainment Docket for June 10 Melissa participates in The Goodwin Games , as Michael expresses his frustrations with Oz The Great and Powerful . Plus! Recapping The Tonys; New this week on broadcast TV, at Amazon, Redbox, Netflix, and Hulu; The Purge cashes in on its own buzz; laughing at the Hollywood apocalypse; tempering expectations for Man of Steel ; Michael Jackson's daughter attempts suicide; John Cusack plays Brian Wilson; JJ Abrams does Rod Serling; and the original Wizard of Oz comes to theaters in 3D IMAX for its 75th anniversary. Direct download: 1333.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:34pm EST 1 2 Next »

Sun, 29 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1432 - They Came From the North (Alfred Hitchcock) This week, our Canuck contingent takes on a man considered by many to be the finest director to ever grace the medium. Join Andrew, Steve, Jon, and Gabriel as they plot to unearth the Good, Bad, and Ugly of director Alfred Hitchcock ! No Hedren's were harmed in the making of this podcast. Direct download: 1432.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 10:19am EST

This week, our Canuck contingent takes on a man considered by many to be the finest director to ever grace the medium. Join Andrew, Steve, Jon, and Gabriel as they plot to unearth the Good, Bad, and Ugly of director Alfred Hitchcock ! No Hedren's were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Fri, 27 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1431 - Blast Processing! (Knackety Knack) This week, Jon gets into RATCHET AND CLANK: INTO THE NEXUS, and Steve digs into PS4 launch-y title, KNACK! Meanwhile Kev has issues with PSN Cards, and Steve briefly lays mitts on an XBOX ONE! What's the deal with the Xbox One? How's RYSE? FORZA MOTORSPOT 5? DEAD RISING 3? We can't give you definitive answers, but we can tell you what our first impressions were. In the news, John Carmack leaves Id, some Xbox Ones are breaking, some stuff is announced, and we bring back the Ambush Topic! Direct download: 1431.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 2:41pm EST

This week, Jon gets into RATCHET AND CLANK: INTO THE NEXUS, and Steve digs into PS4 launch-y title, KNACK! Meanwhile Kev has issues with PSN Cards, and Steve briefly lays mitts on an XBOX ONE! What's the deal with the Xbox One? How's RYSE? FORZA MOTORSPOT 5? DEAD RISING 3? We can't give you definitive answers, but we can tell you what our first impressions were. In the news, John Carmack leaves Id, some Xbox Ones are breaking, some stuff is announced, and we bring back the Ambush Topic!

Wed, 25 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1430 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 23 Melissa experiences a social media nightmare, as Michael wraps up his third stage show of the holidays. Plus! A rundown what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Books, and Music. Paul Rudd is Ant Man. The Duck Dynasty crew rattles in the interwebs. Obama sends gay athletes to Sochi. And the Top Movies of 2013. Direct download: 1430.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:44pm EST

Melissa experiences a social media nightmare, as Michael wraps up his third stage show of the holidays. Plus! A rundown what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Books, and Music. Paul Rudd is Ant Man. The Duck Dynasty crew rattles in the interwebs. Obama sends gay athletes to Sochi. And the Top Movies of 2013.

Tue, 24 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1429 - The Friday Filibuster (Yuletide Edition) Michael joins Dave, Mac, and Daryl for a festive exploration of movies, television, and pop culture insanity. Direct download: 1429.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:00am EST

Michael joins Dave, Mac, and Daryl for a festive exploration of movies, television, and pop culture insanity.

Sat, 21 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1428 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 16 Melissa revisits the world of Holes , as Michael streams late night holiday B-movies. A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Hollywood legends Peter O'Toole and Joan Fontaine. Jim Cameron moves Avatar to New Zealand. Disney begins casting Pirates of the Caribbean 5 . Don Cheadle suits up as War Machine for Avengers: Age of Ultron . Chris Nolan teases Interstellar . Direct download: 1428.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:08pm EST

Melissa revisits the world of Holes , as Michael streams late night holiday B-movies. A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Hollywood legends Peter O'Toole and Joan Fontaine. Jim Cameron moves Avatar to New Zealand. Disney begins casting Pirates of the Caribbean 5 . Don Cheadle suits up as War Machine for Avengers: Age of Ultron . Chris Nolan teases Interstellar .

Sat, 14 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1427 - The Friday Filibuster (Catching Fire) Judge Jason Panella pops his Filibuster cherry and joins the boys for another week of geek-infused madness. Daryl dives is unimpressed by vintage Doctor Who . Mac is underwhelmed by Hunger Games: Catching Fire . Erich deems Frozen a high water mark for Disney feature animation. Jason goes back to the beginning of The X-Files and finds it really holds up. Dave sings the praises of Cinemax's Banshee . Plus! Hillbilly horror, Stereo systems, and Change a letter then pitch the movie. Direct download: 1427.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 6:16pm EST

Judge Jason Panella pops his Filibuster cherry and joins the boys for another week of geek-infused madness. Daryl dives is unimpressed by vintage Doctor Who . Mac is underwhelmed by Hunger Games: Catching Fire . Erich deems Frozen a high water mark for Disney feature animation. Jason goes back to the beginning of The X-Files and finds it really holds up. Dave sings the praises of Cinemax's Banshee . Plus! Hillbilly horror, Stereo systems, and Change a letter then pitch the movie.

Thu, 12 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1426 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Trevor Rabin) This week, Clark spotlights the music of film composer (and former rock guitarist) Trevor Rabin, offering selections from Deep Blue Sea , Flyboys , The Great Raid , National Treasure , The Sorcerer's Apprentice , and more. Direct download: 1426.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 10:07pm EST

This week, Clark spotlights the music of film composer (and former rock guitarist) Trevor Rabin, offering selections from Deep Blue Sea , Flyboys , The Great Raid , National Treasure , The Sorcerer's Apprentice , and more.

Wed, 11 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1425 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 10 Melissa revisits the dark and twisted world of Lisbeth Salander, as Michael recovers from his many theatrical adventures. Plus! A rundown of the latest releases to DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Books, Movies, and Music; Disney to release new Indiana Jones films; Warner Bros. casts its Wonder Woman; Amazing Spider-man takes on Electro, Rhino, and Green Goblin; Star Trek gets new writers; and Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley. Direct download: 1425.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:37am EST

Melissa revisits the dark and twisted world of Lisbeth Salander, as Michael recovers from his many theatrical adventures. Plus! A rundown of the latest releases to DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Books, Movies, and Music; Disney to release new Indiana Jones films; Warner Bros. casts its Wonder Woman; Amazing Spider-man takes on Electro, Rhino, and Green Goblin; Star Trek gets new writers; and Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley.

Tue, 3 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1424 - Entertainment Docket for Week of December 2 Melissa rebuts the critical lambasting given to the series finale of Dexter , as Michael reviews the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special without spoiling anything. Plus! A rundown of the latest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; the death of Paul Walker; the divorce of Josh Brolin; JJ Abrams builds a full-size Millennium Falcon for Star Wars: Episode VII ; Magneto's offspring join Avengers: Age of Ultron ; and Juliette Landau as Peter Capaldi's next TARDIS companion? Do tell! Direct download: 1424.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:55pm EST

Melissa rebuts the critical lambasting given to the series finale of Dexter , as Michael reviews the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special without spoiling anything. Plus! A rundown of the latest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; the death of Paul Walker; the divorce of Josh Brolin; JJ Abrams builds a full-size Millennium Falcon for Star Wars: Episode VII ; Magneto's offspring join Avengers: Age of Ultron ; and Juliette Landau as Peter Capaldi's next TARDIS companion? Do tell!

Sun, 1 December 2013 DVD Verdict 1423 - Blast Processing! (Welcome PS4) This week, the boys celebrate the launch of Sony's PLAYSTATION 4, officially kicking off the next generation of console gaming. We play most of the launch titles, including BATTLEFIELD 4, ASSASSIN'S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG, NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS, and KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL! Jon also chimes in with his thoughts on the current gen version of CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS, and Steve hits up the Next Gen version. The news is also dominated by Sony's wunderconsole. Should you dive into this whole Next Gen craze? Or are you better off sticking with the PS3's and Xbox360's of the world? Listen in and find out! Direct download: 1423.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 11:00am EST

This week, the boys celebrate the launch of Sony's PLAYSTATION 4, officially kicking off the next generation of console gaming. We play most of the launch titles, including BATTLEFIELD 4, ASSASSIN'S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG, NEED FOR SPEED: RIVALS, and KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL! Jon also chimes in with his thoughts on the current gen version of CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS, and Steve hits up the Next Gen version. The news is also dominated by Sony's wunderconsole. Should you dive into this whole Next Gen craze? Or are you better off sticking with the PS3's and Xbox360's of the world? Listen in and find out!

Sat, 30 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1422 - Blast Processing! (Sonically Challenged) This week, Jon plays SONIC LOST WORLD, and some very bad things are said by at least one of the Blastphemers. Steve plays BEYOND: TWO SOULS, and Kev is still busy with HEARTHSTONE. In the news, we get up in arms over the things your shiny new PS4 won't do at launch, and we talk about one rumored (and truthfully, very unlikely) game announcement that could be coming very soon, and we weep for the current state of Epic Games. This episode brought to you by Cooking with Kev , because cooking can be fun. Direct download: 1422.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 11:21am EST

This week, Jon plays SONIC LOST WORLD, and some very bad things are said by at least one of the Blastphemers. Steve plays BEYOND: TWO SOULS, and Kev is still busy with HEARTHSTONE. In the news, we get up in arms over the things your shiny new PS4 won't do at launch, and we talk about one rumored (and truthfully, very unlikely) game announcement that could be coming very soon, and we weep for the current state of Epic Games. This episode brought to you by Cooking with Kev , because cooking can be fun.

Fri, 29 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1421 - The Friday Filibuster (Ball Belt) Daryl disses the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special as fanboy dreck. Erich celebrates Edgar Wright's The World's End . Dave and Mac have a date night to see Thor: The Dark World . Reviews of the XBox One console, MST3K 25th Anniversary Collection , Dexter: The Final Season , and Red 2 . Plus! Daryl's most convoluted Ambush Topic ever, Obvious studio involvement, Hammers, Movie titles that begin and end with the same letter. Direct download: 1421.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:49am EST

Daryl disses the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special as fanboy dreck. Erich celebrates Edgar Wright's The World's End . Dave and Mac have a date night to see Thor: The Dark World . Reviews of the XBox One console, MST3K 25th Anniversary Collection , Dexter: The Final Season , and Red 2 . Plus! Daryl's most convoluted Ambush Topic ever, Obvious studio involvement, Hammers, Movie titles that begin and end with the same letter.

Fri, 29 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1420 - The Friday Filibuster (Experimental) Dave, Mac, and Daryl throw caution and format to the wind, as they engage in an experimental game of I-Spy Ambush Topics to tempt, tease, and test your film and television knowledge. Direct download: 1420.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:37am EST

Dave, Mac, and Daryl throw caution and format to the wind, as they engage in an experimental game of I-Spy Ambush Topics to tempt, tease, and test your film and television knowledge.

Mon, 25 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1419 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 25 Melissa is spell-Bound by Seth Rogen and Jame Franco's parody video, as Michael runs down the latest on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, and Hulu. Plus! Understanding the Hunger Games target market, a pre-Thanksgiving box office blitz, deciphering a 10-year old Ben Affleck film, we're sorry for Peter Griffin's loss, Nic Cage and Charlie Sheen conspire on a sex tape, and MST3K gives us a brand new Turkey Day Marathon! Direct download: 1419.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:08pm EST

Melissa is spell-Bound by Seth Rogen and Jame Franco's parody video, as Michael runs down the latest on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, and Hulu. Plus! Understanding the Hunger Games target market, a pre-Thanksgiving box office blitz, deciphering a 10-year old Ben Affleck film, we're sorry for Peter Griffin's loss, Nic Cage and Charlie Sheen conspire on a sex tape, and MST3K gives us a brand new Turkey Day Marathon!

Sat, 23 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1418 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark offers another batch of new and recent releases , with selections from The Wind Rises , Thor: The Dark World , The Fifth Estate , Ender's Game , The Counselor , Captain Phillips , Runner Runner , and Free Birds . Direct download: 1418.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:23am EST

This week, Clark offers another batch of new and recent releases , with selections from The Wind Rises , Thor: The Dark World , The Fifth Estate , Ender's Game , The Counselor , Captain Phillips , Runner Runner , and Free Birds .

Mon, 18 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1417 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 18 Melissa regales us with reviews of highly offensive films like This is the End , before providing real-time reaction to "Night of the Doctor," the six-minute prequel to the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special . Plus! A rundown of what's new and exciting on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Arrested Development gets a soundtrack release; Bill Cosby debuts a new stand-up comedy special; Angelica Huston chronicles her life story; Drew Goddard brings Daredevil to life for Marvel and Netflix; The CW reboots Tales From the Darkside ; and Paddington Bear gets his first big screen adventure. Direct download: 1417.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:44am EST

Melissa regales us with reviews of highly offensive films like This is the End , before providing real-time reaction to "Night of the Doctor," the six-minute prequel to the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special . Plus! A rundown of what's new and exciting on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Arrested Development gets a soundtrack release; Bill Cosby debuts a new stand-up comedy special; Angelica Huston chronicles her life story; Drew Goddard brings Daredevil to life for Marvel and Netflix; The CW reboots Tales From the Darkside ; and Paddington Bear gets his first big screen adventure.

Sat, 16 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1416 - Entertainment Docket for November 11 As Melissa bemoans JFK overload, Michael gets caught up on Marvel's less-than-impressive Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Plus! Running down the newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music; the aging of Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, BBC reveals their plans for Doctor Who 's 50th anniversary celebration, Lionsgate hatching a Hunger Games theme park, Netflix orders Marvel Comics series, and Blockbuster finally closes up shop. Direct download: 1416.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:07am EST

As Melissa bemoans JFK overload, Michael gets caught up on Marvel's less-than-impressive Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Plus! Running down the newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music; the aging of Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, BBC reveals their plans for Doctor Who 's 50th anniversary celebration, Lionsgate hatching a Hunger Games theme park, Netflix orders Marvel Comics series, and Blockbuster finally closes up shop.

Thu, 14 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1415 - The Friday Filibuster (Disneyland for Douchebags) Mac enters the weightless CG world of Ender's Game . Erich weens himself of horror movies with Ricky Gervais' Derrick . Dary and Dave talk Far Cry 3 . Reviews of PBS' War of the Worlds , A Very Merry Pooh Year (Blu-ray) , Mad Men: Season Six (Blu-ray) , The Internship (Blu-ray) , and White House Down (Blu-ray) . Plus! Back trauma, When the villain does something very cool, Memorable TV guest stars, and Cinematic synchronicity. Direct download: 1415.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 6:42am EST

Mac enters the weightless CG world of Ender's Game . Erich weens himself of horror movies with Ricky Gervais' Derrick . Dary and Dave talk Far Cry 3 . Reviews of PBS' War of the Worlds , A Very Merry Pooh Year (Blu-ray) , Mad Men: Season Six (Blu-ray) , The Internship (Blu-ray) , and White House Down (Blu-ray) . Plus! Back trauma, When the villain does something very cool, Memorable TV guest stars, and Cinematic synchronicity.

Fri, 8 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1414 - F This Movie! (F Everything!) Patrick and Doug cut loose on everything from Star Wars and Hunger Games to MTV VJs and side boob. Direct download: 1414.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 10:14am EST

Patrick and Doug cut loose on everything from Star Wars and Hunger Games to MTV VJs and side boob.

Wed, 6 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1413 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Pino Donaggio) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Italian composer Pino Donaggio . You'll hear selections from Piranha , Body Double , Hercules , Dressed to Kill , Up at the Villa , and more. Direct download: 1413.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 7:12pm EST

This week, Clark spotlights the music of Italian composer Pino Donaggio . You'll hear selections from Piranha , Body Double , Hercules , Dressed to Kill , Up at the Villa , and more.

Mon, 4 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1412 - They Came From the North (George Lucas) On this week's episode, Steve, Jon, Andrew, and Matt tackle the good, bad, and ugly of "The Father of the Force"... none other than George Lucas . Lightsabers and neckbeards for everyone! Direct download: 1412.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 8:23am EST

On this week's episode, Steve, Jon, Andrew, and Matt tackle the good, bad, and ugly of "The Father of the Force"... none other than George Lucas . Lightsabers and neckbeards for everyone!

Fri, 1 November 2013 DVD Verdict 1411 - The Friday Filibuster (Geek Teambuilding) Mac mainlines the entire Saw franchise. The Conjuring impresses Daryl, which isn't easy to do. Erich is unimpressed by RiffTrax's Night of the Living Dead . Dave is diggin' Season 2 of Arrow . Reviews of Night of the Comet (Blu-ray) , George Romero's KnightRiders , the iPhone filmed To Jennifer , Vikings: Season One , and Monsters University (Blu-ray) . Plus! Analyzing the Police Academy movies, Creepy dolls, Surprisingly scary, Freakish long appendages, Obscure movies you love. Direct download: 1411.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 8:49am EST

Mac mainlines the entire Saw franchise. The Conjuring impresses Daryl, which isn't easy to do. Erich is unimpressed by RiffTrax's Night of the Living Dead . Dave is diggin' Season 2 of Arrow . Reviews of Night of the Comet (Blu-ray) , George Romero's KnightRiders , the iPhone filmed To Jennifer , Vikings: Season One , and Monsters University (Blu-ray) . Plus! Analyzing the Police Academy movies, Creepy dolls, Surprisingly scary, Freakish long appendages, Obscure movies you love.

Thu, 31 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1410 - F This Movie! (Friday the 13the Franchise) Patrick and Mike close out another #ScaryMovieMonth by accomplishing the unthinkable -- marathoning all the films in the Friday the 13th franchise. How much Jason Voorhees can you stomach? Direct download: 1410.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 11:03am EST

Patrick and Mike close out another #ScaryMovieMonth by accomplishing the unthinkable -- marathoning all the films in the Friday the 13th franchise. How much Jason Voorhees can you stomach?

Tue, 29 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1409 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 28 This year for Halloween, Melissa revisits Stephen King's The Shining in its myriad forms, as Michael gives Before Sunset another chance. Plus! The latest new releases to hit DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music; Remembering Gabriella Miller ( smashingwalnuts.org ), Lou Reed, Marcia Wallace, and Hal Needham; Network reboots of Charmed and Murder, She Wrote are in development; Doctor Who comes to the big screen next month; Chris Brown punches some guy, Julianne Hough offends everyone, and Kim Kardashian is getting married again. No big surprises there. Direct download: 1409.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:37pm EST

This year for Halloween, Melissa revisits Stephen King's The Shining in its myriad forms, as Michael gives Before Sunset another chance. Plus! The latest new releases to hit DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music; Remembering Gabriella Miller ( smashingwalnuts.org ), Lou Reed, Marcia Wallace, and Hal Needham; Network reboots of Charmed and Murder, She Wrote are in development; Doctor Who comes to the big screen next month; Chris Brown punches some guy, Julianne Hough offends everyone, and Kim Kardashian is getting married again. No big surprises there.

Sun, 27 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1408 - Blast Processing (We're Back!) This week, the team rallies all their strength to battle the legions of Hell in DIABLO III (on Console!), There's a ton of old news, we talk about random games, and KEV RETURNS! So really, no structure whatsoever, but entertainment is guaranteed! This week's episode brought to you by Rubbermitt steel belted radials, keeping all four wheels on the pavement, sand, or mountain trails of San Andreas. Impervious to everything but a little bit of rain, in which case you're on your own. Direct download: 1408.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 11:41pm EST

This week, the team rallies all their strength to battle the legions of Hell in DIABLO III (on Console!), There's a ton of old news, we talk about random games, and KEV RETURNS! So really, no structure whatsoever, but entertainment is guaranteed! This week's episode brought to you by Rubbermitt steel belted radials, keeping all four wheels on the pavement, sand, or mountain trails of San Andreas. Impervious to everything but a little bit of rain, in which case you're on your own.

Fri, 25 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1407 - F This Movie! (Return of The Horror Chick) Patrick once again joins forces with Heather "The Horror Chick" Wixson to wax horror-sophical on #ScaryMovieMonth and suggestions for your Halloween viewing. Direct download: 1407.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:32pm EST

Patrick once again joins forces with Heather "The Horror Chick" Wixson to wax horror-sophical on #ScaryMovieMonth and suggestions for your Halloween viewing.

Thu, 24 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1406 - They Came From the North (Werner Herzog) It's been a long time in the making, but our resident Canuckleheads return with special guest Clark Douglas to document for posterity the good, bad, and ugly of legendary Austrian filmmaker Werner Herzog . Direct download: 1406.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 7:58am EST

It's been a long time in the making, but our resident Canuckleheads return with special guest Clark Douglas to document for posterity the good, bad, and ugly of legendary Austrian filmmaker Werner Herzog .

Wed, 23 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1405 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Edward Shearmur) This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Edward Shearmur . You'll hear selections from Reign of Fire , Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow , Laws of Attraction , Cruel Intentions , The Skeleton Key and many more. Direct download: 1405.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 12:02pm EST

This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Edward Shearmur . You'll hear selections from Reign of Fire , Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow , Laws of Attraction , Cruel Intentions , The Skeleton Key and many more.

Tue, 22 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1404 - F This Movie! (The Massacre 2013) Broken and bleary-eyed, Patrick and JB once again share their experiences with this year's annual Chicago 24-hour horror movie marathon, The Massacre . October wouldn't be #ScaryMovieMonth without it. Direct download: 1404.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:59am EST

Broken and bleary-eyed, Patrick and JB once again share their experiences with this year's annual Chicago 24-hour horror movie marathon, The Massacre . October wouldn't be #ScaryMovieMonth without it.

Fri, 18 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1403 - The Friday Filibuster (It's a Small World After All) Daryl gets his action on with Viva Riva and Only God Forgives . Erich torments his psyche with The Exorcist 2 and 3 . Mac attempts to Escape From Tomorrow with The New Girl . Dave skates around the Pacific Rim . Plus! Crazy scientific explanations, Courtrooms, Laundromats, and Wood. Direct download: 1403.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 7:36am EST

Daryl gets his action on with Viva Riva and Only God Forgives . Erich torments his psyche with The Exorcist 2 and 3 . Mac attempts to Escape From Tomorrow with The New Girl . Dave skates around the Pacific Rim . Plus! Crazy scientific explanations, Courtrooms, Laundromats, and Wood.

Tue, 15 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1402 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mark Isham) This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Mark Isham . You'll hear selections from The Moderns , Timecop , The Education of Little Tree , The Cooler , Eight Below , and many more. Direct download: 1402.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 8:37pm EST

This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Mark Isham . You'll hear selections from The Moderns , Timecop , The Education of Little Tree , The Cooler , Eight Below , and many more.

Tue, 15 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1401 - Entertainment Docket for October 14 Michael defies Gravity, as Melissa does a trans-atlantic double feature of Star Trek Into Darkness and Before Midnight . Plus! The Carrie remake goes viral, The CW gives us an MTV version of Game of Thrones , Queer Eye for the Straight Guy gets a reunion special, Charlie Hunnam runs away from Fifty Shades of Grey , Africa was hiding vintage Doctor Who , Networks are picking up the options on high performing new series, Dreamworks is rebooting He-Man and Bullwinkle, and the latest Kardashian catastrophe. Direct download: 1401.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:55am EST

Michael defies Gravity, as Melissa does a trans-atlantic double feature of Star Trek Into Darkness and Before Midnight . Plus! The Carrie remake goes viral, The CW gives us an MTV version of Game of Thrones , Queer Eye for the Straight Guy gets a reunion special, Charlie Hunnam runs away from Fifty Shades of Grey , Africa was hiding vintage Doctor Who , Networks are picking up the options on high performing new series, Dreamworks is rebooting He-Man and Bullwinkle, and the latest Kardashian catastrophe.

Mon, 14 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1400 - F This Movie! (Vampire Movies) Join Patrick and JB as they sink their #ScaryMovieMonth teeth into a vast smorgasbord of cinematic vampire tales. Direct download: 1400.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:32am EST

Join Patrick and JB as they sink their #ScaryMovieMonth teeth into a vast smorgasbord of cinematic vampire tales.

Sat, 12 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1399 - The Friday Filibuster (Good Answer!) Mac is not fully sold on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Erich succumbs to the power of Gravity . Daryl finishes his Friday the 13th marathon. Dave is underwhelmed by This is the End . Reviews for Secrets of Crickley Hall , The Exorcist (Blu-ray) 40th Anniversary , Nothing Left to Fear , and Dancing Ninja . Ambush topics: Too many body parts, Manipulating movie titles, When the beginning of a movie is far different from the end, Started great/Ended terrible. Direct download: 1399.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:01am EST

Mac is not fully sold on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Erich succumbs to the power of Gravity . Daryl finishes his Friday the 13th marathon. Dave is underwhelmed by This is the End . Reviews for Secrets of Crickley Hall , The Exorcist (Blu-ray) 40th Anniversary , Nothing Left to Fear , and Dancing Ninja . Ambush topics: Too many body parts, Manipulating movie titles, When the beginning of a movie is far different from the end, Started great/Ended terrible.

Wed, 9 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1398 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Lost in Space) This week, Clark wraps up his series spotlighting classic television music by featuring selections from Irwin Allen's Lost in Space . John Williams, Alexander Courage, and Joseph Mullendore deliver stirring music from a handful of vintage episodes. Direct download: 1398.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 4:51pm EST

This week, Clark wraps up his series spotlighting classic television music by featuring selections from Irwin Allen's Lost in Space . John Williams, Alexander Courage, and Joseph Mullendore deliver stirring music from a handful of vintage episodes.

Sat, 5 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1397 - F This Movie! Commentary (The Burning) Suffering from that not so fresh feeling of #ScaryMovieMonth? Well, Patrick and the boys have a balm that's sure to help. Apply their commentary for The Burning liberally to the affected area and let the humor wash away your pain. Direct download: 1397.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:48am EST

Suffering from that not so fresh feeling of #ScaryMovieMonth? Well, Patrick and the boys have a balm that's sure to help. Apply their commentary for The Burning liberally to the affected area and let the humor wash away your pain.

Fri, 4 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1396 - The Friday Filibuster (So much for that idea...) Mac spends time with Good Ol' Freda . Erich mourns the loss of Breaking Bad . Daryl explores Crystal Lake Memories . Dave finds no redeeming value in Fall television. Reviews of House of Wax 3D (Blu-ray) , The Fall: Series 1 . Unexpected beheadings, Strange places for sermonizing, That looks dangerous; let's open it, and Fast food booby traps. Direct download: 1396.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:57am EST

Mac spends time with Good Ol' Freda . Erich mourns the loss of Breaking Bad . Daryl explores Crystal Lake Memories . Dave finds no redeeming value in Fall television. Reviews of House of Wax 3D (Blu-ray) , The Fall: Series 1 . Unexpected beheadings, Strange places for sermonizing, That looks dangerous; let's open it, and Fast food booby traps.

Tue, 1 October 2013 DVD Verdict 1395 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Star Trek: TOS) This week, Clark continues his exploration of classic television by spotlighting music from Star Trek: The Original Series . Alexander Courage, Gerald Fried, and Sol Kaplan provide music for classic episodes like "Amok Time," "Where No Man Has Gone Before," "The Doomsday Machine," and more! Direct download: 1395.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 10:20am EST

This week, Clark continues his exploration of classic television by spotlighting music from Star Trek: The Original Series . Alexander Courage, Gerald Fried, and Sol Kaplan provide music for classic episodes like "Amok Time," "Where No Man Has Gone Before," "The Doomsday Machine," and more!

Mon, 30 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1394 - Entertainment Docket for September 30 and October 6 Michael and Melissa offer up a super-sized show covering two weeks worth of entertainment coverage: A look at ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and reviews of new Fall TV season premieres; running down what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Kanye West takes on Jimmy Kimmell; Sony pulls the rug out from under two high profile films; A-list actors sue for unpaid residuals; and Gotham City comes to TV. Direct download: 1394.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:07am EST

Michael and Melissa offer up a super-sized show covering two weeks worth of entertainment coverage: A look at ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and reviews of new Fall TV season premieres; running down what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Kanye West takes on Jimmy Kimmell; Sony pulls the rug out from under two high profile films; A-list actors sue for unpaid residuals; and Gotham City comes to TV.

Fri, 27 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1393 - The Friday Filibuster (Tough Guys Doing Tough Things) Mac ranks the highs and lows in the world of Riddick . Daryl gets up-to-date on Breaking Bad ahead of the series finale. Erich preps for "Scary Movie Month" by seeing The Conjuring and Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem . Dave is sticking with Sleepy Hollow , but the shine is off Brooklyn Nine Nine . Reviews of CW's Beauty and the Beast , Dead Before Dawn , Halloween 35th Anniversary (Blu-ray) , Arrow: Season One (Blu-ray) . Ambush Topics: Worms, Unfortunate licensing agreements, Pitching Movie/TV-related open world games. Direct download: 1393.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 8:51pm EST

Mac ranks the highs and lows in the world of Riddick . Daryl gets up-to-date on Breaking Bad ahead of the series finale. Erich preps for "Scary Movie Month" by seeing The Conjuring and Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem . Dave is sticking with Sleepy Hollow , but the shine is off Brooklyn Nine Nine . Reviews of CW's Beauty and the Beast , Dead Before Dawn , Halloween 35th Anniversary (Blu-ray) , Arrow: Season One (Blu-ray) . Ambush Topics: Worms, Unfortunate licensing agreements, Pitching Movie/TV-related open world games.

Thu, 26 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1392 - F This Movie! (Tom Holland Interview) Patrick sits down with writer/director Tom Holland to discuss Fright Night , Child's Play , Psycho II , and a host of other horror films he's been involved with throughout his career. Direct download: 1392.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 7:13am EST

Patrick sits down with writer/director Tom Holland to discuss Fright Night , Child's Play , Psycho II , and a host of other horror films he's been involved with throughout his career.

Tue, 24 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1391 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Twilight Zone) This week, Clark continues spotlighting music from classic television shows by offering a handful of selections from The Twilight Zone . You'll hear alternately suspenseful and beautiful music from Bernard Herrmann, Marius Constant, Nathan Van Cleave, Jerry Goldsmith and more. Direct download: 1391.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 7:54am EST

This week, Clark continues spotlighting music from classic television shows by offering a handful of selections from The Twilight Zone . You'll hear alternately suspenseful and beautiful music from Bernard Herrmann, Marius Constant, Nathan Van Cleave, Jerry Goldsmith and more.

Mon, 23 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1390 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of September 23 Michael and Melissa review the series premieres of NBC's Ironside and Fox's Sleepy Hollow , in addition to a full rundown of what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music. Plus! Debriefing the Emmys controversy, changing the way the industry tracks TV viewers, the Summer 2015 Hollywood shuffle, and plague known as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has no cure. Direct download: 1390.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:07pm EST

Michael and Melissa review the series premieres of NBC's Ironside and Fox's Sleepy Hollow , in addition to a full rundown of what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music. Plus! Debriefing the Emmys controversy, changing the way the industry tracks TV viewers, the Summer 2015 Hollywood shuffle, and plague known as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has no cure.

Sun, 22 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1389 - F This Movie! (Insidious: Chapter 2) Patrick and Adam kick off "Scary Movie Month" a week early, as they delve back into the horrific world James Wan and Leigh Whannell's Insidious for the further adventures of the haunted Lambert clan and their familial ties to the underworld. Direct download: 1389.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 12:14pm EST

Patrick and Adam kick off "Scary Movie Month" a week early, as they delve back into the horrific world James Wan and Leigh Whannell's Insidious for the further adventures of the haunted Lambert clan and their familial ties to the underworld.

Fri, 20 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1388 - The Friday Filibuster (Mom and Pop Video Stores) With Matt and Erich away, Dave and Daryl are once again joined by New England filmmaker Matt Farley to discuss the legacy of mom and pop video stores, their bread and butter (low budget horror), misleading VHS covers, movies that desensitized you to horror, and more! Direct download: 1388.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 2:57pm EST

With Matt and Erich away, Dave and Daryl are once again joined by New England filmmaker Matt Farley to discuss the legacy of mom and pop video stores, their bread and butter (low budget horror), misleading VHS covers, movies that desensitized you to horror, and more!

Wed, 18 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1387 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 16 Melissa debunks Nazi myths and reviews Fall TV pilots, as Michael sits down for a double feature of Spy Kids 4 and Emperor's New Groove with the kids. Plus! Your weekly rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music; Ron Howard gets a Rush in Toronto; Why Larry Fishburne is fat; Cable TV brings us new channels; JK Rowling is bringing back the world of Harry Potter; and PETA goes after Katy Perry. Direct download: 1387.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:13am EST

Melissa debunks Nazi myths and reviews Fall TV pilots, as Michael sits down for a double feature of Spy Kids 4 and Emperor's New Groove with the kids. Plus! Your weekly rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music; Ron Howard gets a Rush in Toronto; Why Larry Fishburne is fat; Cable TV brings us new channels; JK Rowling is bringing back the world of Harry Potter; and PETA goes after Katy Perry.

Sun, 15 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1386 - F This Movie! (Riddick) Patrick and Mark rule the dark, as the return to the world of David Twohy and Vin Diesel's Riddick . The interwebs will never be the same. Direct download: 1386.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 10:03am EST

Patrick and Mark rule the dark, as the return to the world of David Twohy and Vin Diesel's Riddick . The interwebs will never be the same.

Fri, 13 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1385 - The Friday Filibuster (Fast Money Challenge) With Erich on sabbatical, Dave, Mac, and Daryl change up their usual format for an Ambush Topic lightning round. All bets are off, as these boys fly without a net, and anything is possible. Everybody ready? Let's play The Feud! Direct download: 1385.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 5:25am EST

With Erich on sabbatical, Dave, Mac, and Daryl change up their usual format for an Ambush Topic lightning round. All bets are off, as these boys fly without a net, and anything is possible. Everybody ready? Let's play The Feud!

Wed, 11 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1384 - F This Movie! (Summer 2013) Our parents taught us, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." With that in mind, join Patrick, JB, and Doug as they spend an hour and half trying to come up with something nice to say about Hollywood's 2013 summer offerings . A challenge of epic proportions, to say the least. Direct download: 1384.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 11:52pm EST

Our parents taught us, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." With that in mind, join Patrick, JB, and Doug as they spend an hour and half trying to come up with something nice to say about Hollywood's 2013 summer offerings . A challenge of epic proportions, to say the least.

Wed, 11 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1383 - They Came From the North (Peter Weir) This week, our favorite Dead Poets from the North -- Jon, Steve, and Gabe -- team up with Yankee Master and Commander Michael McVey to tackle the cinematic good, bad, and uglies of Aussie auteur Peter Weir . Pack a lunch, because this is a long one! Direct download: 1383.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 6:11am EST

This week, our favorite Dead Poets from the North -- Jon, Steve, and Gabe -- team up with Yankee Master and Commander Michael McVey to tackle the cinematic good, bad, and uglies of Aussie auteur Peter Weir . Pack a lunch, because this is a long one!

Tue, 10 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1382 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) This week, Clark kicks off a multi-part series spotlighting music from classic television shows. First up: Jerry Goldsmith, Lalo Schifrin, Nelson Riddle, Dave Grusin, Gerald Fried, and a handful of other talented composers lend their talents to the '60s spy show The Man From U.N.C.L.E. . Direct download: 1382.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:55am EST

This week, Clark kicks off a multi-part series spotlighting music from classic television shows. First up: Jerry Goldsmith, Lalo Schifrin, Nelson Riddle, Dave Grusin, Gerald Fried, and a handful of other talented composers lend their talents to the '60s spy show The Man From U.N.C.L.E. .

Mon, 9 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1381 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 9 Melissa confesses to reading (and enjoying) James Patterson, as Michael samples the ABC and NBC fall TV previews. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Books, and Music; Paramount botches the Star Trek Into Darkness (Blu-ray) release, Casting fury surrounding Fifty Shades of Grey , Filming gets underway on the Doctor Who Christmas special, Dancing with the Stars gets an emotionally manipulative new cast, and Tokyo gets the 2020 Summer Olympics. Direct download: 1381.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:47am EST

Melissa confesses to reading (and enjoying) James Patterson, as Michael samples the ABC and NBC fall TV previews. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Books, and Music; Paramount botches the Star Trek Into Darkness (Blu-ray) release, Casting fury surrounding Fifty Shades of Grey , Filming gets underway on the Doctor Who Christmas special, Dancing with the Stars gets an emotionally manipulative new cast, and Tokyo gets the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Sun, 8 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1380 - The Friday Filibuster (We're Big in China) This week, the boys share their love of Chinese culture; Erich unravels the mystery of the iOS game The Room ; Dave and wife indulge in the DC Comics deck building table top game; Mac is unimpressed with the heavy-handed message of Neil Blokamp's Elysium . Reviews of Sons of Anarchy: Season 5 (Blu-ray) , The Fugitive (Blu-ray) 25th Anniversary , and Spartacus: War of the Damned . Plus! Scenes that take place at the Library, Crazy television shows that make absolutely no sense, and Snitches. Direct download: 1380.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 10:10am EST

This week, the boys share their love of Chinese culture; Erich unravels the mystery of the iOS game The Room ; Dave and wife indulge in the DC Comics deck building table top game; Mac is unimpressed with the heavy-handed message of Neil Blokamp's Elysium . Reviews of Sons of Anarchy: Season 5 (Blu-ray) , The Fugitive (Blu-ray) 25th Anniversary , and Spartacus: War of the Damned . Plus! Scenes that take place at the Library, Crazy television shows that make absolutely no sense, and Snitches.

Wed, 4 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1379 - F This Movie! (The World's End) Join Patrick, Adam, and JB as they knock back a few at Edgar Wright's The World's End . Good food. Fine ales. Total Annihilation. Direct download: 1379.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:04am EST

Join Patrick, Adam, and JB as they knock back a few at Edgar Wright's The World's End . Good food. Fine ales. Total Annihilation.

Tue, 3 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1378 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Craig Armstrong) This week, Clark spotlights the music of Scottish composer Craig Armstrong , featuring selections from Romeo + Juliet , Love, Actually , Moulin Rouge , Plunkett & Macleane , Orphans , The Quiet American , Elizabeth: The Golden Age , and In Time . Direct download: 1378.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 6:26am EST

This week, Clark spotlights the music of Scottish composer Craig Armstrong , featuring selections from Romeo + Juliet , Love, Actually , Moulin Rouge , Plunkett & Macleane , Orphans , The Quiet American , Elizabeth: The Golden Age , and In Time .

Mon, 2 September 2013 DVD Verdict 1377 - Entertainment Docket for September 2 Melissa suffers a momentary lapse of judgment which results in her watching all of Transformers: Dark of the Moon , as Michael digests the visual acumen of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby . Plus! A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Music, Books, and Theatre; the semi-annual boy band frenzy returns; Vin Diesel does the walk of fame; Chadwick Boseman goes trades in his Jackie Robinson uniform for James Brown's cape; JJ Abrams and Jonathan Nolan remake Westworld for HBO; James Spader is Ultron; Matt Damon directs; and Harry Connick Jr is your next American Idol. Direct download: 1377.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:06am EST

Melissa suffers a momentary lapse of judgment which results in her watching all of Transformers: Dark of the Moon , as Michael digests the visual acumen of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby . Plus! A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Music, Books, and Theatre; the semi-annual boy band frenzy returns; Vin Diesel does the walk of fame; Chadwick Boseman goes trades in his Jackie Robinson uniform for James Brown's cape; JJ Abrams and Jonathan Nolan remake Westworld for HBO; James Spader is Ultron; Matt Damon directs; and Harry Connick Jr is your next American Idol.

Sat, 31 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1376 - F This Movie! (Kick-Ass 2) Patrick and Doug kick the ass of writer/director Jeff Wadlow and producer Matthew Vaughn's super-sequel Kick-Ass 2 . "Act like a @#$%&, get slapped like a @#$%&." Direct download: 1376.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 8:04am EST

Patrick and Doug kick the ass of writer/director Jeff Wadlow and producer Matthew Vaughn's super-sequel Kick-Ass 2 . "Act like a @#$%&, get slapped like a @#$%&."

Fri, 30 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1375 - The Friday Filibuster (Local Legends) Dave, Mac, Erich, and Daryl are joined by their special guest, New England filmmaker Matt Farley, as they discuss his new movie Local Legends , in addition to their full slate of weekly movie-related hijinks -- reviews, upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases, and Ambush topics. Direct download: 1375.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 11:55am EST

Dave, Mac, Erich, and Daryl are joined by their special guest, New England filmmaker Matt Farley, as they discuss his new movie Local Legends , in addition to their full slate of weekly movie-related hijinks -- reviews, upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases, and Ambush topics.

Thu, 29 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1374 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases . You'll hear selections from Caprica , Elysium , Copperhead , Europa Report , White House Down , Passion , and Only God Forgives . Direct download: 1374.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 12:53am EST

This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases . You'll hear selections from Caprica , Elysium , Copperhead , Europa Report , White House Down , Passion , and Only God Forgives .

Tue, 27 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1373 - Entertainment Docket for August 26 Melissa tips a pint with Edgar Wright at The World's End , as Michael wraps up Orange is the New Black . A rundown of everything new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. Plus! Defending Ben Affleck as Batman, Remembering Julie Harris, Fearing NBC's LIVE! Sound of Music event, Star Wars Episode VII , and George Lucas buys $10 Million worth of Starbucks gift cards. Direct download: 1373.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:59am EST

Melissa tips a pint with Edgar Wright at The World's End , as Michael wraps up Orange is the New Black . A rundown of everything new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. Plus! Defending Ben Affleck as Batman, Remembering Julie Harris, Fearing NBC's LIVE! Sound of Music event, Star Wars Episode VII , and George Lucas buys $10 Million worth of Starbucks gift cards.

Mon, 26 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1372 - The Friday Filibuster (Pavlovian Response) Mac debriefs his Boston Comic Con experience. Erich attends Fathom Events' RiffTrax live dissection of Starship Troopers . Daryl dives into Breaking Bad . Dave invests in the next gen Xbox-1. Plus! Reviews of Elementary: Season One , MST3K: The Movie (Blu-ray) , BBC's The Thick of It , Enlightened: Season Two , and MADtv: Season Three . Ambush Topics: Actors playing actors, Weird cameos, Creative censorship, and Post-Apocalyptic worlds you wouldn't want to live in. Direct download: 1372.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 1:23pm EST

Mac debriefs his Boston Comic Con experience. Erich attends Fathom Events' RiffTrax live dissection of Starship Troopers . Daryl dives into Breaking Bad . Dave invests in the next gen Xbox-1. Plus! Reviews of Elementary: Season One , MST3K: The Movie (Blu-ray) , BBC's The Thick of It , Enlightened: Season Two , and MADtv: Season Three . Ambush Topics: Actors playing actors, Weird cameos, Creative censorship, and Post-Apocalyptic worlds you wouldn't want to live in.

Mon, 19 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1371 - Entertainment Docket for August 19 Melissa ties one on with Comedy Central's Drunk History , as Michael tries and fails to express the unique charms of Lee Daniels' The Paperboy . Plus! A rundown of this week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, Music, and Theatre; celebrity deaths, suicides, and beatings; Bradley Cooper busts a nut for the Lance Armstrong biopic; Russell Simmons apologizes for Harriet Tubman's sex tape; and new information sheds doubt on the death of Diana Princess of Wales. Direct download: 1371.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:05am EST

Melissa ties one on with Comedy Central's Drunk History , as Michael tries and fails to express the unique charms of Lee Daniels' The Paperboy . Plus! A rundown of this week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, Music, and Theatre; celebrity deaths, suicides, and beatings; Bradley Cooper busts a nut for the Lance Armstrong biopic; Russell Simmons apologizes for Harriet Tubman's sex tape; and new information sheds doubt on the death of Diana Princess of Wales.

Sun, 18 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1370 - F This Movie! Commentary (Kuffs) Join Patrick as he shares his conflicted thoughts and insights on the Christian Slater / Milla Jovovich action comedy Kuffs . Look, if you're gonna jump, jump. Otherwise, use the bridge like everyone else. Love and kisses to all your pink parts. Direct download: 1370.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 1:22pm EST

Join Patrick as he shares his conflicted thoughts and insights on the Christian Slater / Milla Jovovich action comedy Kuffs . Look, if you're gonna jump, jump. Otherwise, use the bridge like everyone else. Love and kisses to all your pink parts.

Sat, 17 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1369 - The Friday Filibuster (Super Fresh) After a few weeks away, the boys are back for 30 minutes of fresh movie-related mirth and mayhem. Mac shows some love for The Wolverine , while Dave and Daryl respect the work of Hugh Jackman. Dave gets a new xBox 360. Reviews of Disney's The Sword in the Stone (Blu-ray) , Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect on Blu-ray, Burlesque Assassins , and How to Be the Life of the Party ; and such riveting Ambush Topics as Chickens, Pillows, and Bottles. Direct download: 1369.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 9:37am EST

After a few weeks away, the boys are back for 30 minutes of fresh movie-related mirth and mayhem. Mac shows some love for The Wolverine , while Dave and Daryl respect the work of Hugh Jackman. Dave gets a new xBox 360. Reviews of Disney's The Sword in the Stone (Blu-ray) , Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect on Blu-ray, Burlesque Assassins , and How to Be the Life of the Party ; and such riveting Ambush Topics as Chickens, Pillows, and Bottles.

Wed, 14 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1368 - They Came From the North (Anthony Mann) This week, our resident canuckleheads tackle the good, bad, and ugly of director Anthony Mann ( Ed Cid , Quo Vadis , He Walked by Night ). Direct download: 1368.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 2:24pm EST

This week, our resident canuckleheads tackle the good, bad, and ugly of director Anthony Mann ( Ed Cid , Quo Vadis , He Walked by Night ).

Tue, 13 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1367 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Jodie Foster) This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actress Jodie Foster . You'll hear selections from Taxi Driver , Nell , Flightplan , The Silence of the Lambs , Little Man Tate , Contact , Sommersby , Nim's Island , Maverick , Anna and the King , and The Dangerous Lives of Alter Boys . Direct download: 1367.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:18am EST

This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actress Jodie Foster . You'll hear selections from Taxi Driver , Nell , Flightplan , The Silence of the Lambs , Little Man Tate , Contact , Sommersby , Nim's Island , Maverick , Anna and the King , and The Dangerous Lives of Alter Boys .

Mon, 12 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1366 - Entertainment Docket for August 12 Michael finds that Orange is the New Black , as Melissa learns Red State is not the horror movie it claims to be. Disney's D23 Convention celebrates the company's upcoming projects, while taking a $200M bath on The Lone Ranger ; Sharknado gets a sequel; Jay Leno sets a February curtain call; MSNBC courts Alec Baldwin for a prime-time talk show; Billy Bob Thorton relocates to Fargo ; Sylvester Stallone recruits Mel Gibson and Antonio Banderas for Expendables 3 ; and Redbox prepares to take on Amazon and Netflix for king of streaming media. Direct download: 1366.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:39am EST

Michael finds that Orange is the New Black , as Melissa learns Red State is not the horror movie it claims to be. Disney's D23 Convention celebrates the company's upcoming projects, while taking a $200M bath on The Lone Ranger ; Sharknado gets a sequel; Jay Leno sets a February curtain call; MSNBC courts Alec Baldwin for a prime-time talk show; Billy Bob Thorton relocates to Fargo ; Sylvester Stallone recruits Mel Gibson and Antonio Banderas for Expendables 3 ; and Redbox prepares to take on Amazon and Netflix for king of streaming media.

Sun, 11 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1365 - Blast Processing! (Highway to Hell) This week, Steve plays RIDE TO HELL: RETRIBUTION while Jon suffers through DARK. Meanwhile, newcomer, Tony (filling in for the wayward Kev) chimes in with his thoughts on the first Kickstarter Blockbuster; SHADOWRUN RETURNS. There's also More Microsoft hooey, talk of a Gran Turismo movie (???), and more of what makes people love us so much! Direct download: 1365.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 3:37pm EST

This week, Steve plays RIDE TO HELL: RETRIBUTION while Jon suffers through DARK. Meanwhile, newcomer, Tony (filling in for the wayward Kev) chimes in with his thoughts on the first Kickstarter Blockbuster; SHADOWRUN RETURNS. There's also More Microsoft hooey, talk of a Gran Turismo movie (???), and more of what makes people love us so much!

Thu, 8 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1364 - F This Movie! (The State of Horror) Patrick welcomes in Dread Central's "Horror Chick," Heather Wixson, to discuss the state of modern horror movies and where the genre is headed. Direct download: 1364.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 7:03am EST

Patrick welcomes in Dread Central's "Horror Chick," Heather Wixson, to discuss the state of modern horror movies and where the genre is headed.

Tue, 6 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1363 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Denzel Washington) This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actor Denzel Washington , offering selections from Cry Freedom , Out of Time , Glory , Malcolm X , Much Ado About Nothing , The Pelican Brief , The Hurricane , The Manchurian Candidate and The Great Debaters . Direct download: 1363.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 2:19pm EST

This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actor Denzel Washington , offering selections from Cry Freedom , Out of Time , Glory , Malcolm X , Much Ado About Nothing , The Pelican Brief , The Hurricane , The Manchurian Candidate and The Great Debaters .

Mon, 5 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1362 - Entertainment Docket for August 5 As Melissa loses herself in the British crime drama Line of Fire , Michael revisits the cinematic world of Charlie Chan with Roland Winters in the title role. Plus! The latest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, books, music, and theatre; Peter Capaldi is unveiled as the 12th Doctor by BBC; ABC and Marvel expect Agents of SHIELD to be the next must-see TV; the magic of Sharknado knows no bounds; James Cameron is prepping THREE Avatar sequels; and Glee will deal with the death of Cory Monteith's character. Direct download: 1362.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:54pm EST

As Melissa loses herself in the British crime drama Line of Fire , Michael revisits the cinematic world of Charlie Chan with Roland Winters in the title role. Plus! The latest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, books, music, and theatre; Peter Capaldi is unveiled as the 12th Doctor by BBC; ABC and Marvel expect Agents of SHIELD to be the next must-see TV; the magic of Sharknado knows no bounds; James Cameron is prepping THREE Avatar sequels; and Glee will deal with the death of Cory Monteith's character.

Fri, 2 August 2013 DVD Verdict 1361 - F This Movie! (The Wolverine) Snikt! Join Patrick, Mike, and Adam T as they review the latest entry in the cinematic X-Men franchise -- The Wolverine -- discuss the current state of comic book movies, and share tales of their experiences at Comic Con 2013. Direct download: 1361.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:04am EST

Snikt! Join Patrick, Mike, and Adam T as they review the latest entry in the cinematic X-Men franchise -- The Wolverine -- discuss the current state of comic book movies, and share tales of their experiences at Comic Con 2013.

Tue, 30 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1360 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (X-Men) This week, Clark spotlights the music of the X-Men franchise, offering selections from X-Men , X2: X-Men United , X-Men: The Last Stand , X-Men Origins: Wolverine , X-Men: First Class , and The Wolverine . Direct download: 1360.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 8:52am EST

This week, Clark spotlights the music of the X-Men franchise, offering selections from X-Men , X2: X-Men United , X-Men: The Last Stand , X-Men Origins: Wolverine , X-Men: First Class , and The Wolverine .

Mon, 29 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1359 - Entertainment Docket for July 29 As Melissa dances the night away, Michael takes in the surprisingly enjoyable Despicable Me 2 and the Broadway version of Young Frankenstein . Plus! The latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Amazon, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music; Remembering Dennis Farina; Lindsay Lohan and Sharknado hit the big screen on the same day; Van Halen vs. Van Haggar; SNL is hiring; and Henry Selick begs the industry to wake up and finance PG-13 animated films. Direct download: 1359.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:06am EST

As Melissa dances the night away, Michael takes in the surprisingly enjoyable Despicable Me 2 and the Broadway version of Young Frankenstein . Plus! The latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Amazon, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music; Remembering Dennis Farina; Lindsay Lohan and Sharknado hit the big screen on the same day; Van Halen vs. Van Haggar; SNL is hiring; and Henry Selick begs the industry to wake up and finance PG-13 animated films.

Sun, 28 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1358 - F This Movie! (The Truman Show) In today's reality TV obsessed world, Patrick and Alex return to a simpler time when the concept of following someone's life 24/7 was novel and disturbing. Yes, it's The Truman Show ! Direct download: 1358.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 10:52am EST

In today's reality TV obsessed world, Patrick and Alex return to a simpler time when the concept of following someone's life 24/7 was novel and disturbing. Yes, it's The Truman Show !

Sat, 27 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1357 - Blast Processing (Lazarus Rising) The guys took a while to digest all that was E3 2013, but here they are with thoughts on what transpired at the game show to end all game shows. Meanwhile, Steve has been playing THE LAST OF US, and Jon reviews DEADPOOL. In the news: A few kids at EVO act like tools, and Don Mattrick leaves Xbox. This episode brought to you by Hellriders leather biker chaps. When you've got to do a 600 yard powerslide on your ride to hell, these'll keep your insides in, and your outsides lookin' cool. Direct download: 1357.mp3 Category: blast -- posted at: 12:21am EST

The guys took a while to digest all that was E3 2013, but here they are with thoughts on what transpired at the game show to end all game shows. Meanwhile, Steve has been playing THE LAST OF US, and Jon reviews DEADPOOL. In the news: A few kids at EVO act like tools, and Don Mattrick leaves Xbox. This episode brought to you by Hellriders leather biker chaps. When you've got to do a 600 yard powerslide on your ride to hell, these'll keep your insides in, and your outsides lookin' cool.

Fri, 26 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1356 - The Friday Filibuster (Broke Hip Mountain) Alice joins the boys for another rip-rousing hour of entertainment tomfoolery. Mac debriefs us on the highs and lows of Comic Con 2013. Daryl is disappointed by the gag-driven format of The ABCs of Death . Erich revisits the idiocy of DC Comics' decades-old Batman arc Knightfall . Alice begins her foray into NBC's The Office . Dave proclaims from the mountaintop the glory of Cinemax' Banshee . Reviews of Todd and the Book of Pure Evil: Season 2 , BBC's North & South , Fernando di Leo Crime Collection 2 . Ambush Topics: Movie sequels that never should have existed, Waiting in line, Eyeglasses, Major destruction with no body count, and Movie franchises you love but shouldn't. Direct download: 1356.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 5:10pm EST

Alice joins the boys for another rip-rousing hour of entertainment tomfoolery. Mac debriefs us on the highs and lows of Comic Con 2013. Daryl is disappointed by the gag-driven format of The ABCs of Death . Erich revisits the idiocy of DC Comics' decades-old Batman arc Knightfall . Alice begins her foray into NBC's The Office . Dave proclaims from the mountaintop the glory of Cinemax' Banshee . Reviews of Todd and the Book of Pure Evil: Season 2 , BBC's North & South , Fernando di Leo Crime Collection 2 . Ambush Topics: Movie sequels that never should have existed, Waiting in line, Eyeglasses, Major destruction with no body count, and Movie franchises you love but shouldn't.

Wed, 24 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1355 - F This Movie! (Pacific Rim) Patrick and JB suit up for the ultimate battle of Robots vs. Monsters, and then wind up watching the whole thing from the sidelines. No matter. We still get their unfiltered take on Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim . Direct download: 1355.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 9:26am EST

Patrick and JB suit up for the ultimate battle of Robots vs. Monsters, and then wind up watching the whole thing from the sidelines. No matter. We still get their unfiltered take on Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim .

Tue, 23 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1354 - They Came From The North (Director Roulette) On this week's episode, Jon, Gabriel, Steve, and Matt mix things up with a little something they like to call director roulette . Steve tackles Brian G Hutton, Gabriel hits us with Alex Proyas, Matt Goes to the mat with Rob Zombie, and Jon takes it to the top rope with Jan De Bont! This all sounds so very interesting, why aren't you listening already?! Direct download: 1354.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 5:02am EST

On this week's episode, Jon, Gabriel, Steve, and Matt mix things up with a little something they like to call director roulette . Steve tackles Brian G Hutton, Gabriel hits us with Alex Proyas, Matt Goes to the mat with Rob Zombie, and Jon takes it to the top rope with Jan De Bont! This all sounds so very interesting, why aren't you listening already?!

Mon, 22 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1353 - Entertainment Docket for July 22 Melissa does a James Gunn double feature before time traveling with Aubrey Plaza, while Michael is pleasantly surprised by The Lone Ranger . Plus! Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine, the Cory Moneith autopsy, Netflix earns Emmy respect, David Fincher's next film may kill Sony's chances for The Girl Who Played with Fire , Disney's Tomorrowland finds its leading lady, Jim Moriarty is dead Dead DEAD, and The X-Files celebrates 20 years with the possibility of a new movie. Direct download: 1353.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:27pm EST

Melissa does a James Gunn double feature before time traveling with Aubrey Plaza, while Michael is pleasantly surprised by The Lone Ranger . Plus! Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine, the Cory Moneith autopsy, Netflix earns Emmy respect, David Fincher's next film may kill Sony's chances for The Girl Who Played with Fire , Disney's Tomorrowland finds its leading lady, Jim Moriarty is dead Dead DEAD, and The X-Files celebrates 20 years with the possibility of a new movie.

Thu, 18 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1352 - The Friday Filibuster (Hot and Sticky) Daryl digs deep into his video game archive. Erich gives Tina Fey and James Gandolfini a second chance. Mac and Dave are underwhelmed by the bombastic Pacific Rim . Reviews of Banshee: Season One (Blu-ray) , The Incredible Melting Man (Blu-ray) , A Boy and His Dog (Blu-ray) , Damages: The Final Season , and Evil Dead (2013) . Ambush Topics include: Overused songs, Unbearable heat, Improvised weaponry, and the return of "Batman Versus." Direct download: 1352.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 11:59pm EST

Daryl digs deep into his video game archive. Erich gives Tina Fey and James Gandolfini a second chance. Mac and Dave are underwhelmed by the bombastic Pacific Rim . Reviews of Banshee: Season One (Blu-ray) , The Incredible Melting Man (Blu-ray) , A Boy and His Dog (Blu-ray) , Damages: The Final Season , and Evil Dead (2013) . Ambush Topics include: Overused songs, Unbearable heat, Improvised weaponry, and the return of "Batman Versus."

Thu, 18 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1351 - F This Movie! (Can't Hardly Wait) Ah, the life of youth in the '90s. Join Patrick and Doug as they revisit Harry Elfont's John Hughes wannabe coming-of-age romcom Can't Hardly Wait , and see how many familiar faces you can recognize. Direct download: 1351.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 12:56pm EST

Ah, the life of youth in the '90s. Join Patrick and Doug as they revisit Harry Elfont's John Hughes wannabe coming-of-age romcom Can't Hardly Wait , and see how many familiar faces you can recognize.

Wed, 17 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1350 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Grab Bag) This week, Clark offers up a musical grab bag show, featuring a diverse group of selections from films like White Palace , The Andromeda Strain , MacArthur , Maid in Manhattan , Careful, He Might Hear You , and many more. Direct download: 1350.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:13am EST

This week, Clark offers up a musical grab bag show, featuring a diverse group of selections from films like White Palace , The Andromeda Strain , MacArthur , Maid in Manhattan , Careful, He Might Hear You , and many more.

Mon, 15 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1349 - Entertainment Docket for July 15 Michael and Melissa connect the dots between socially conscious documentaries Forks Over Knives , Super Size Me , King Corn , and A Place at the Table ; discuss the untimely death of Glee star Cory Monteith, and the George Zimmerman verdict; and then return to more mudane topics like what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, film, music, and books; the madness of Syfy's Sharknado ; casting news; and a smart move by Comic Con officials to head off what could have been a big problem. Direct download: 1349.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:20am EST

Michael and Melissa connect the dots between socially conscious documentaries Forks Over Knives , Super Size Me , King Corn , and A Place at the Table ; discuss the untimely death of Glee star Cory Monteith, and the George Zimmerman verdict; and then return to more mudane topics like what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, film, music, and books; the madness of Syfy's Sharknado ; casting news; and a smart move by Comic Con officials to head off what could have been a big problem.

Sun, 14 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1348 - The Friday Filibuster (Back from the Dead) Mac lends his lukewarm support to The Lone Ranger . Erich has already forgotten his feelings for Man of Steel and Star Trek Into Darkness . Daryl's epic hate for Cabin in the Woods prompts a strong defense from Dave and Erich. Dave is overwhelmed by the awesome idiocy of Olympus Has Fallen . Reviews of Walking Dead: The Video Game , Legend of Korra: Season 1 , Latin dram No , The Kentucky Fried Movie . Ambush Topics: Creative uses of lawn equipment, Memorable henchmen, Bugs, and Fireworks. Direct download: 1348.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 3:15pm EST

Mac lends his lukewarm support to The Lone Ranger . Erich has already forgotten his feelings for Man of Steel and Star Trek Into Darkness . Daryl's epic hate for Cabin in the Woods prompts a strong defense from Dave and Erich. Dave is overwhelmed by the awesome idiocy of Olympus Has Fallen . Reviews of Walking Dead: The Video Game , Legend of Korra: Season 1 , Latin dram No , The Kentucky Fried Movie . Ambush Topics: Creative uses of lawn equipment, Memorable henchmen, Bugs, and Fireworks.

Wed, 10 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1347 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Harry Gregson-Williams) This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Harry Gregson-Williams , offering flavorful selections from such diverse efforts as Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas , Kingdom of Heaven , Shrek Forever After , Spy Game , The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , Veronica Guerin, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time . Direct download: 1347.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 11:30am EST

This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Harry Gregson-Williams , offering flavorful selections from such diverse efforts as Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas , Kingdom of Heaven , Shrek Forever After , Spy Game , The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , Veronica Guerin, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time .

Tue, 9 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1346 - Entertainment Docket for July 8 As Michael leverages Netflix to battle a flu bug, Melissa marvels at Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing . Plus! The a rundown of the newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Music, Books, and Theatre; The Lone Ranger is Disney's next John Carter ; DeNiro and Travolta play Bosnian war vets; the bizarreness of Comedy Central's Drunk History ; Comic Con releases its schedule; Big Brother unleashes the bigotry; and Buckingham Palace prepares for a royal birth. Direct download: 1346.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:48am EST

As Michael leverages Netflix to battle a flu bug, Melissa marvels at Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing . Plus! The a rundown of the newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Music, Books, and Theatre; The Lone Ranger is Disney's next John Carter ; DeNiro and Travolta play Bosnian war vets; the bizarreness of Comedy Central's Drunk History ; Comic Con releases its schedule; Big Brother unleashes the bigotry; and Buckingham Palace prepares for a royal birth.

Sun, 7 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1345 - F This Movie! (F Everything!) It's time once again for Patrick and Doug to vent their respective spleens, as they piss and moan about everything from Barbra Streisand to Sylvester Stallone. Happy Summer, everybody! Direct download: 1345.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 2:25pm EST

It's time once again for Patrick and Doug to vent their respective spleens, as they piss and moan about everything from Barbra Streisand to Sylvester Stallone. Happy Summer, everybody!

Tue, 2 July 2013 DVD Verdict 1344 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Gandolfini) This week, Clark pays musical tribute to the late James Gandolfini , offering selections from True Romance , Where the Wild Things Are , The Last Castle , Crimson Tide , Terminal Velocity , A Civil Action , The Mexican , All the King's Men and Zero Dark Thirty . Direct download: 1344.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 6:37pm EST

This week, Clark pays musical tribute to the late James Gandolfini , offering selections from True Romance , Where the Wild Things Are , The Last Castle , Crimson Tide , Terminal Velocity , A Civil Action , The Mexican , All the King's Men and Zero Dark Thirty .

Sun, 30 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1343 - F This Movie! (The Sandlot) Patrick and Adam settle into the dog days of summer by celebrating America's pastime and exploring the gay subtext of The Sandlot . Direct download: 1343.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 8:17am EST

Patrick and Adam settle into the dog days of summer by celebrating America's pastime and exploring the gay subtext of The Sandlot .

Tue, 25 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1342 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases) This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases , offering selections from Iron Man 3 , Pain and Gain , Da Vinci's Demons , Star Trek Into Darkness , After Earth , and Defiance . Direct download: 1342.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 5:05am EST

This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases , offering selections from Iron Man 3 , Pain and Gain , Da Vinci's Demons , Star Trek Into Darkness , After Earth , and Defiance .

Mon, 24 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1341 - Entertainment Docket for June 24 As Melissa dines on the final morsels of NBC's Hannibal: Season One , Michael is unimpressed by Man of Steel and not stoned enough for This is The End . Plus! This week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music. Remembering James Gandolfini, Paula Deen admits a bit too much, Pedro Almodovar does romantic comedy on a doomed airline flight, Robert Downey Jr signs on for two more Avengers Films , and Roland Emmerich's Independence Day 2 is set for July 2015. Direct download: 1341.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:58am EST

As Melissa dines on the final morsels of NBC's Hannibal: Season One , Michael is unimpressed by Man of Steel and not stoned enough for This is The End . Plus! This week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Books, and Music. Remembering James Gandolfini, Paula Deen admits a bit too much, Pedro Almodovar does romantic comedy on a doomed airline flight, Robert Downey Jr signs on for two more Avengers Films , and Roland Emmerich's Independence Day 2 is set for July 2015.

Fri, 21 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1340 - F This Movie! (Man of Steel) Look! Up in the Sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Patrick and Mark hitching a ride on the cape of Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder's Man of Steel . Impressive? Inspiring? Indulgent? Infuriating? You make the call. Direct download: 1340.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 3:08pm EST

Look! Up in the Sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Patrick and Mark hitching a ride on the cape of Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder's Man of Steel . Impressive? Inspiring? Indulgent? Infuriating? You make the call.

Thu, 20 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1339 - They Came From the North (Stanley Kubrick) This week, our resident Canuckleheads (and one damn Yankee) were victims of studio meddling, mob threats, technical issues, gaffes, and a lost recording. Only fitting for dissecting the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of legendary filmmaker STANLEY KUBRICK ! Direct download: 1339.mp3 Category: theycame -- posted at: 9:44am EST

This week, our resident Canuckleheads (and one damn Yankee) were victims of studio meddling, mob threats, technical issues, gaffes, and a lost recording. Only fitting for dissecting the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of legendary filmmaker STANLEY KUBRICK !

Tue, 18 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1338 - Objection! (Man of Steel) America's favorite contrarian a-holes, Dave and Dan, are back to take on anyone who doesn't agree that Man of Steel is the finest adaptation of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Superman to ever hit the big screen. Spoilers ahoy! Direct download: 1338.mp3 Category: objection -- posted at: 10:29am EST

America's favorite contrarian a-holes, Dave and Dan, are back to take on anyone who doesn't agree that Man of Steel is the finest adaptation of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Superman to ever hit the big screen. Spoilers ahoy!

Mon, 17 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1337 - Entertainment Docket for June 17 As Melissa recovers from walking in the dark, Michael mends the wounds he suffered at the hands of A Good Day to Die Hard . The best of this week's releases on DVD and Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Damon Lindelof saves the world, Brad Bird and George Clooney uncover Walt Disney's secrets, Arnold Schwarzenegger is Paramount's new Terminator, Netflix offers new Dreamworks animation, Marvel locks up the box office through 2017, and Disney Channel meets Girl Meets World . Direct download: 1337.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:58pm EST

As Melissa recovers from walking in the dark, Michael mends the wounds he suffered at the hands of A Good Day to Die Hard . The best of this week's releases on DVD and Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Damon Lindelof saves the world, Brad Bird and George Clooney uncover Walt Disney's secrets, Arnold Schwarzenegger is Paramount's new Terminator, Netflix offers new Dreamworks animation, Marvel locks up the box office through 2017, and Disney Channel meets Girl Meets World .

Sat, 15 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1336 - The Friday Filibuster (Octode Rectifying) Dave introduces Michael to the twisted madness of Silver Dream Racer and Miami Connection , Daryl completes two passes of Arrested Development: Season 4 , Erich discovers pedophilia runs rampant in Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect , and Mac pops his Masters of the Universe cherry. Reviews of Mad Mad Trilogy (Blu-ray) , Of Human Bondage (Blu-ray) , Doctor Who: Mind of Evil , and Sadako 3D (Blu-ray) . Plus! Preparing for the arrival of RetroN 5, Grand villainous entrances, Bears, Parties you never want to attend, and Distracting makeup. Direct download: 1336.mp3 Category: filibuster -- posted at: 12:58pm EST

Dave introduces Michael to the twisted madness of Silver Dream Racer and Miami Connection , Daryl completes two passes of Arrested Development: Season 4 , Erich discovers pedophilia runs rampant in Helen Mirren's Prime Suspect , and Mac pops his Masters of the Universe cherry. Reviews of Mad Mad Trilogy (Blu-ray) , Of Human Bondage (Blu-ray) , Doctor Who: Mind of Evil , and Sadako 3D (Blu-ray) . Plus! Preparing for the arrival of RetroN 5, Grand villainous entrances, Bears, Parties you never want to attend, and Distracting makeup.

Thu, 13 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1335 - F This Movie! (V/H/S/2) You can't keep these horror fans down. Join Patrick and JB as the warm up the old VCR for V/H/S/2 , the latest batch of independent found footage frights. Direct download: 1335.mp3 Category: fthis -- posted at: 12:39am EST

You can't keep these horror fans down. Join Patrick and JB as the warm up the old VCR for V/H/S/2 , the latest batch of independent found footage frights.

Tue, 11 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1334 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Before They Were Famous) This week, Clark's theme is Before They Were Famous , as he takes a look at the early work of famed composers such as John Williams, James Horner, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Elmer Bernstein, and more. Direct download: 1334.mp3 Category: cinema -- posted at: 9:42am EST

This week, Clark's theme is Before They Were Famous , as he takes a look at the early work of famed composers such as John Williams, James Horner, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Elmer Bernstein, and more.

Mon, 10 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1333 - Entertainment Docket for June 10 Melissa participates in The Goodwin Games , as Michael expresses his frustrations with Oz The Great and Powerful . Plus! Recapping The Tonys; New this week on broadcast TV, at Amazon, Redbox, Netflix, and Hulu; The Purge cashes in on its own buzz; laughing at the Hollywood apocalypse; tempering expectations for Man of Steel ; Michael Jackson's daughter attempts suicide; John Cusack plays Brian Wilson; JJ Abrams does Rod Serling; and the original Wizard of Oz comes to theaters in 3D IMAX for its 75th anniversary. Direct download: 1333.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:34pm EST

Melissa participates in The Goodwin Games , as Michael expresses his frustrations with Oz The Great and Powerful . Plus! Recapping The Tonys; New this week on broadcast TV, at Amazon, Redbox, Netflix, and Hulu; The Purge cashes in on its own buzz; laughing at the Hollywood apocalypse; tempering expectations for Man of Steel ; Michael Jackson's daughter attempts suicide; John Cusack plays Brian Wilson; JJ Abrams does Rod Serling; and the original Wizard of Oz comes to theaters in 3D IMAX for its 75th anniversary.

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