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Mon, 1 June 2015 DVD Verdict 1572 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 1 Michael may be up to his eyeballs in summer theatre, but Melissa picks up the torch by chain-smoking Netflix’s Daredevil and NBC’s Aquarius . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; Disney pulls the plug on Tron 3 ; Netflix’s Fuller House just got more full; the all-female Ghostbusters will be an origin story; Marvel screen tests all six Spiderman casting hopefuls against Robert Downey Jr on the set of Captain America: Civil War ; Caitlyn Jenner’s coming out party; and more! Direct download: 1572.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 25 May 2015 DVD Verdict 1570 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 25 Summer is here, as Melissa and Michael both peel themselves off the wall from the visceral experience known as Mad Max: Fury Road . Michael defends Brad Bird's Tomorrowland for all the dreamers in the world. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Honoring the legacy of comedienne Anne Meara; Mary Kate and Ashley opt out of Netflix's Fuller House ; Disney keeps producing more unnecessary live action remakes; the best of Cartoon Network comes to Hulu; the Duggar clan goes into crisis mode; and more! Direct download: 1570.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 18 May 2015 DVD Verdict 1569 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 18 Melissa rocks out to Kenny Chesney, while Michael comes down off a season final high courtesy of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; The Pitch Perfect girls outshine Mad Max ; Mourning the loss of Blues legend BB King; David Lynch brings Twin Peaks back from the brink of death; and more! Direct download: 1569.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Tue, 12 May 2015 DVD Verdict 1567 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 11 Michael and Melissa return from a prolonged absence to praise Secrets and Lies and crap all over Avengers: Age of Ultron . Plus! A rundown of this week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; The X-Files gets a 2016 premiere date; and the major networks renew a slew of series including Peggy Carter , Agents of SHIELD , Gotham , Flash , and greenlight The Muppets . Direct download: 1567.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:17am EST Mon, 2 February 2015 DVD Verdict 1558 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 2 Melissa weeps for the end of NBC's Parenthood , as Michael travels back in time to start watching The X-Files from the beginning. Running down the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Bobbi Kristina's life hangs in the balance, Suge Knight kills a guy with his car, Eddie Murphy returns to SNL , Michael C. Hall will not be riding Pete's Dragon , and George Lucas says today's movies are too much flash and not enough substance. Pot. Kettle. Black. Direct download: 1558.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:29pm EST Mon, 26 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1557 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 26 Melissa rides along with Galavant , as Michael concludes his time in Twin Peaks . A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Mourning the loss of radio/TV personality Joe Franklin, Chris Pratt as Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters 3 lands an all-star female cast, Emile Hirsch in trouble at Sundance, Nick Jonas is a Scream Queen , David Tennant and Chewetel Ejiofor join the Marvel Universe, and more! Direct download: 1557.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 19 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1556 - Entertainment Docket for January 19 Melissa goes surfing, as Michael returns to Twin Peaks. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Movies, Music, and Books. Plus! NBC preps Grease LIVE! , Gary Sinise returns to network crime drama, Jim Cameron pushes back the release of his forthcoming Avatar trilogy, and #XFiles2015 is rapidly becoming a reality! Direct download: 1556.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 12 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1555 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 12 Melissa tortures herself with Glee: The Final Season , while Michael revels in the cinemagic of Calvary and Pride . A Rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Rod Taylor. Phylicia Rashad steps into the Bill Cosby crossfire. Disney remakes Pete's Dragon with Michael C. Hall. A wealth of casting news. And could #XFiles2015 become a reality? Direct download: 1555.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 5 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1554 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 5 Melissa is unimpressed by Snowpiercer , while Michael goes movie crazy making up for lost time. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV Books, and Music. Sony hack attack fallout continues. Screech stabs a guy for Christmas. Star Trek 3 goes into production fast and furious with a new director. And Pee-Wee Herman is coming to Netflix! Direct download: 1554.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Fri, 28 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1552 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 24 Melissa is thankful for tiny hamsters, as Michael suffers through Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie . Plus! A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Mike Nichols, Redbox raises their prices, Tom Cruise may help reboot Highlander , Idris Elba isn't quite done with Luther , and country music stars come out of the closet. Direct download: 1552.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:54pm EST Wed, 19 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1549 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 17 Melissa spends an evening with David Sedaris, as Michael pulls the plug on Sleepy Hollow . A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Peter Capaldi renews his Doctor's license, Johnny Depp loses his head. Bryan Fuller teases Hannibal: Season 3 , James Gunn explains what Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is NOT, Snoopy gets a 3D makeover, Bill Cosby rape rumors, and Kim K's butt ignites a firestorm. Direct download: 1549.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:34am EST Tue, 11 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1546 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 10 Nightcrawler gives Melissa the creeps, as Michael sorts through the aftermath of the Doctor Who: Series 8 . Plus! A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Tyler Perry gets a stalker. Matt Damon returns to the world of Jason Bourne. ABC cancels Selfie . Netflix embraces the world of Lemony Snicket . And Pixar sequelizes Toy Story ... again. Direct download: 1546.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:09am EST Mon, 3 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1544 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 3 Melissa gets a little hot under her White Collar . Michael is frustrated by the lack of originality on Doctor Who 's season finale. A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Pee-wee is taking us on another big adventure. Loki and Heimdall will be part of the next three Avengers films. Kaley Cuoco buys herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MTV gets a Scream series. And Netflix is panning for gold in Richie Rich . Direct download: 1544.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:32pm EST Mon, 27 October 2014 DVD Verdict 1541 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 27 Melissa and Michael hash out the the best and worst of the Fall television season, and rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Mike Tyson gets his own mystery solving team. We mourn the loss of actress Marcia Strassman. Christina Ricci returns to the world of Lizzie Borden. Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer shows Joss Whedon is not playing around. Marvel and DC lay down tracks for a decade worth of comic book movies. Direct download: 1541.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Mon, 13 October 2014 DVD Verdict 1538 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 13 Melissa goes Gone Girl , as Michael praises the work of Peter Capaldi on Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; Mourning the loss of SNL 's Jan Hooks; Stephen Collins life explodes over pedophilia charges; Universal builds a theme park in Beijing; Community 's Donald Glover finds success on the big screen; and David Lynch takes us back to Twin Peaks , 25 years later. Direct download: 1538.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Tue, 7 October 2014 DVD Verdict 1536 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 6 Melissa gets attacked by The Birds in Broadchurch , as Michael fails to laugh much during Muppets Most Wanted and too much during Transformers: Age of Extinction . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books. Michael Phelps goes rehabs his way to finding himself. Dule Hill is Marvel's Luke Cage. Nick Frost does Christmas with Doctor Who . And the French have uncovered the very first Sherlock Holmes silent film. Direct download: 1536.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:25pm EST Mon, 29 September 2014 DVD Verdict 1534 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 29 Melissa and Michael compare notes on new and returning Fall television, and rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus... George Clooney gets married, Sherlock Series 4 begins Christmas 2015, Marvel settles with Jack Kirby's family, and William Shatner returns for Star Trek III ! Direct download: 1534.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:59pm EST Mon, 22 September 2014 DVD Verdict 1531 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 22 We're back! During an extended break, Melissa immersed herself in the world of Criminal Minds and Michael became a Maze Runner . Plus... a rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Rebox, Hulu, Film, Television, Music, Books, and Theatre; Disney's The Lion King becomes the highest grossing Broadway musical of all-time; DC is developing Supergirl for CBS and a Suicide Squad film; Toby Kebbell signs on a Messala in the remake of Ben Hur ; Darrell Hammond returns to SNL ; and much more! Direct download: 1531.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:41pm EST Mon, 11 August 2014 DVD Verdict 1526 - Entertainment Docket for Week of August 11 Melissa catches up on Day of the Doctor and Time of the Doctor , as Michael gets to the movies for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Guardians of the Galaxy . Running down the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. Remembering Robin Williams. JJ Abrams reboots Westworld for HBO with an all-star cast. Anne Rice's vampires get new life on TV. Direct download: 1526.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Mon, 28 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1523 - Entertainment Docket for Week of July 28 Melissa finally sees The Dark Knight Rises , as Michael collapses from exhaustion in the midst of his summer theatre experience. Running down the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. News from Comic-Con 2014. Direct download: 1523.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Thu, 17 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1520 - Entertainment Docket for Week of July 14 Melissa goes British with Queen and Adam Lambert, TV's Misfits , The Body Farm , Injustice , State of Play , and Run , while Michael has done nothing entertaining. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Tommy Ramone. JK Rowling gives us a new Harry Potter adventure. Christopher Walken plays a tap dancing Captain Hook for NBC. Ryan Gosling knocks up Eva Mendes. Direct download: 1520.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:47am EST Tue, 8 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1518 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of July 7 As Melissa crosses The Bridge(s) on Hulu, Michael plows through Batman: The Animated Series on Amazon Prime. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. The Glee cast gets hacked. JJ Abrams puts the brakes on Star Wars: Episode VII . YahooTV gives Community their Season Six. BBC confirms Sherlock Series 4. And is Sarah Palin coming to The View ?! Direct download: 1518.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:11am EST Tue, 1 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1516 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 30 Michael is underwhelmed by The Lego Movie , Melissa thrills to Eddie Izzard live and on stage. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Shia LaBeouf loses his mind, yet again. Gary Oldman shoots himself in the foot and then sticks it in his mouth. Seth McFarlane gives LeVar Burton $1 Million for the reboot of Reading Rainbow . Changing perspectives through #LikeAGirl. Diane Sawyer's retirement signals the death of network nightly news. And Doctor Who returns with new episodes August 23. Direct download: 1516.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:27pm EST Thu, 26 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1515 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 23 Melissa crosses The Bridge for 21 Jump Street , as Michael gets all up in the ass of summer theatre. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Looper 's Rian Johnson is the future of Star Wars , The Wachowski's get a Netflix series, Vincent D'Onofrio is The Kingpin in Marvel's Daredevil series, Cameron Crowe and JJ Abrams bring Roadies to Showtime, and Universal delays the next Bourne film to bring Matt Damon back into the fold. Direct download: 1515.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:32am EST Wed, 18 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1513 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 16 Melissa chain smokes ABC's Scandal , as Michael suffers shell shock from the brilliance of Edge of Tomorrow . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Ruby Dee and Casey Kasem. Harrison Ford's Episode VII injury will sideline him 6-8 weeks for surgical recovery. Mary Steenburgen joins Orange is the New Black for Season 3. A ton of casting news. And Sonic the Hedgehog gets a movie?! Direct download: 1513.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:08pm EST Wed, 11 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1510 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 9 Melissa basks in the glow of the Tonys, while Disney's Maleficent was not at all what Michael was expecting. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. The Wachowski's latest film is in trouble. Marvel's Ant-Man gets yet another new director. Denzel Washington plans to remake The Magnificent Seven Josh Trank gets his own Star Wars spinoff. And JJ Abrams begs fans to stop leaking Episode VII spoilers. Direct download: 1510.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:19am EST Tue, 3 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1507 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 2 Melissa puts a cork in Hannibal , The Good Wife , and Glee for the season, as Michael is mesmerized by Bryan Singer's X-Men: Days of Future Past . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Books, and Music. Levar Burton is overwhelmed by fan support for the new Reading Rainbow . Gareth Edwards is given the first Star Wars spinoff movie. Charlie Cox is the new Daredevil . Rhys Ifans is Johnny Depp's father in Alice in Wonderland 2 . Roland Emmerich reboots Stargate as a film trilogy. James Cameron gets Cirque du Soleil to create an Avatar stage show. Direct download: 1507.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:00pm EST Tue, 27 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1501 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 26 Melissa dines with Jon Favreau's Chef , as Michael falls under the hypnotic spell of Punchdrunk's Sleep No More . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music. Creative shakeups in the Marvel Cinematic Universe make fans nervous. Pixar unveils details of their next film. Wet Hot American Summer may be Netflix's next original series. And Quentin Tarantino looks to create a TV miniseries from unused Django Unchained footage. Direct download: 1501.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:18pm EST Tue, 20 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1499 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 19 Melissa celebrates at the Wildflower Music Festival, as Michael revels in the magic of Gareth Edward's Godzilla . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of legendary cinematographer Gordon Willis. Playing a quick game of "Where's Casey Kasem?" Back from the dead with new projects are Michael Jackson and River Phoenix. Harrison Ford returns to the world of Blade Runner . And David Lynch gives us 90 minutes of unseen Twin Peaks . Direct download: 1499.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:51am EST Tue, 13 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1496 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 12 It's Marvelific madness, as Melissa thrills to Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Michael suffers through The Amazing Spider-man 2 . Plus! A rundown of the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. The television powers-that-be unveil their plans for the 2014-15 season. Hugh Jackman getting busy with TWO new Wolverine movies shooting back-to-back. And Frozen 's Elsa arrives on Once Upon a Time . Direct download: 1496.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:26am EST Tue, 6 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1492 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 5 Melissa spends time in The Writers' Room , as Michael thrills to newly discovered episodes from the Patrick Troughton era of Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, as well as film, television, music, and books; Mourning the loss of actor Bob Hoskins; celebrating the return of Luke, Leia, and Han for Star Wars: Episode VII ; Matt Smith headlines the new Terminator franchise; Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley; and Fox is giving us a live production of Grease , whether we want it or not! Direct download: 1492.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:56am EST Mon, 28 April 2014 DVD Verdict 1488 - Entertainment Docket for Week of April 28 After finishing up Psych: Season 8 , Melissa spends an evening with The Kids in the Hall LIVE! , as Michael relives the glory days of Batman: The Animated Series . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Redbox, Movies, TV, and Books. Disney and LucasFilm gear up for an exciting May the 4th , Warner Bros. cements Zack Snyder as the architect of their DC cinematic universe, Chelsea Handler beds Netflix, the X-Men may be coming to Fox TV, and Roberto Orci is lobbying to direct Star Trek 3 . (Please God no!) Direct download: 1488.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:56pm EST Mon, 21 April 2014 DVD Verdict 1484 - Entertainment Docket for Week of April 21 Melissa samples WGN's Salem , as Michael thrills to Captain America: Winter Soldier . Plus! A rundown of the newest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Bryan Singer is just the tip of the iceberg in the latest Hollywood sex scandal. Lindsay Lohan claims she miscarried the child of an A-list celebrity. Saturday Night Live gets a 3-hour primetime 40th Anniversary special Direct download: 1484.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:02pm EST Sun, 20 April 2014 DVD Verdict 1483 - Entertainment Docket for Week of April 14 Melissa samples the Dallas International Film Festival, as Michael desperately tries to Escape From Tomorrow . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; David Letterman retires and Stephen Colbert is named his successor; Battlestar Galactica comes to the big screen; Harrison Ford is excited for the Blade Runner sequel; David Duchovny tracks down Charles Manson; and Wil Wheaton gets his own TV series. Direct download: 1483.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:02pm EST Mon, 31 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1477 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 31 Melissa experiences filmmaking from the front lines, as Michael watches bootleg Broadway production videos on YouTube. A rundown of the week's newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Ryan Gosling does Busby Berkeley. JK Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts" gets a trilogy. Warner Bros is pulling the trigger on a Justice League franchise. And Frozen becomes the top grossing animated film of all-time. Direct download: 1477.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:37am EST Tue, 25 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1475 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 24 Melissa hangs out with The Croods , as Michael finds himself Saving Mr. Banks . A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! How Noah became an action flick, Mourning the death of character actor James Rebhorn, Figuring out how to make a John Belushi biopic, Teasing out the plot of Bryan Singer's next two X-Men movies, and Deepening the impact of the expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Direct download: 1475.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:25am EST Tue, 18 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1472 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 17 Melissa struggles to watch the Veronica Mars movie. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! We mourn the passing of comedian David Brenner; Overdosing on Muppets; Hollywood's perverse infatuation with young adult action/adventure franchises; Star Wars Episode VII casting kicks into high gear; and why the Fantastic Four reboot is Doomed. Direct download: 1472.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:59am EST Wed, 12 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1469 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 10 As Melissa closes the book on Breaking Bad , Michael gets excited for what the future of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. holds. Running down the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Bryan Cranston does LBJ; President Obama goes between Two Ferns; Dan Harmon joins forces with Mitch Hurwitz on a new TV project; Sylvan Chomet does an intro for The Simpsons ; Fox's Gotham casts its teen Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle; and Leatherface gets 4k facelift for the 40th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre . Direct download: 1469.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:38am EST Mon, 3 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1466 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 3 Melissa and Michael recover from Oscars overload, as they run down what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Paramount bows to religious pressure on Noah , Vincent D'Onofrio is Jurassic World 's bad guy, Jeff Goldblum brings back David Levinson for Independence Day sequel, Adam McKay says he's done with Anchorman , a wedding for That '70s Show 's Jackie and Michael, and the selfie that broke Twitter. Direct download: 1466.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:51am EST Tue, 25 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1463 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 24 Melissa flies high with Cirque du Soleil , as Michael catches up on his Olympic events. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; who's to blame when a death occurs on set; Heroes returns to NBC in 2015; everyone is talking about Guardians of the Galaxy ; and Fox goes off the rails casting their Fantastic Four reboot. Direct download: 1463.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:24am EST Tue, 18 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1460 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 17 Melissa immerses herself in the Winter Olympics, as Michael takes a double hit of Percy Jackson . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; a week full of celebrity deaths; two high profile announcements in the gay community; and Fox loads the deck for its Batman prequel series Gotham . Direct download: 1460.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:08pm EST Tue, 11 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1457 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 10 Melissa goes to the Winter Olympics (not really), as Michael spends another season with Sherlock . Plus! Valentine's Day at your local multiplex; a rundown of the latest new releases to DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; remembering Phillip Seymour Hoffmann; the legend of Shia LaBeouf grows; trying Woody Allen in the court of public opinion; law enforcement gets Bieber fever; and Johnny Depp gets himself a new film franchise. Direct download: 1457.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:33am EST Mon, 3 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1454 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 3 Melissa journeys to the Top of the Lake , as Michael juggles a hectic theatrical schedule. Plus! A rundown of the newest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; arguing the latest casting news for Batman vs. Superman ; the latest fallout surrounding Woody Allen's personal life; how and when to legally promote your Oscar nomination; Disney gives life to a live-action Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers film; and JK Rowling regrets setting up Ron and Hermione. Direct download: 1454.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:51pm EST Tue, 28 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1449 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 27 Melissa spends time in bed with female serial killers, as Michael relives the first two seasons of Sherlock . Plus! A rundown of latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; the zombie comedy to end all zombie comedies; what happens at the Grammys stays at the Grammys; Quentin Tarantino goes to war with Gawker; Justin Bieber won't be deported; and Bill Cosby returns to prime time. Direct download: 1449.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:07pm EST Mon, 20 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1445 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 20 Melissa opens your eyes to the magic of Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters and Guilt Trip , while Michael extols the virtues of the Great American Trailer Park Musical . Plus! A rundown of what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Movies, TV, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Books, and Music; Kevin Hart steals the box office; Aaron Eckhart does Frankenstein in the Underworld; Criterion gives love to a classic madcap comedy; Superman, Captain Jack, and Luke Skywalker delay their next adventures; Marvel spins off Captain America for television; and Biff! Bam! Pow! comes to DVD in 2014. Direct download: 1445.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:27am EST Mon, 13 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1440 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 13 Melissa dusts off her Golden Globes for the Hollywood Foreign Press, as Michael revisits the glory days of Tom Baker's Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; JJ Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan refocus Star Wars Episode VII as a passing of the torch between the original trilogy and the next generation; Stallone wants Justin Bieber for Expendables 4 ; Tarantino hard at work on The Hateful Eight ; and WGN America hires Lee Daniels, Wes Craven, and Michael Cera to direct The Ten Commandments anthology?! Direct download: 1440.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:38am EST Mon, 6 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1436 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 6 Melissa gets dirty in the New Year with Anchorman 2 and American Hustle , as Michael goes high-brow with August: Osage County . Plus! A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; Steven Seagal and Clay Aiken get political; Julian Fellows declares an end to Downton Abbey ; Audrina Patridge confesses The Hills was fake (Shocking!); and Shia LaBeouf is still a douchebag. Direct download: 1436.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Mon, 3 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1329 - Entertainment Docket for June 3 Melissa savors the remains of Arrested Development and licks her chops for the final season of Dexter , while Michael takes a bullet by sitting through M. Night Shyamalan's painfully predictable After Earth . Plus! Pondering the mystery that is John Cusack's career; Rednecks get their own version of Survivor ; Barenaked Ladies release a new album, still without Steven Page; Remembering Jean Stapleton; Matt Smith exits Doctor Who ; Dan Harmon returns as Community showrunner; Sam Mendes is planning to direct the next two bond films as one big story; Amanda Bynes may in fact be schizophrenic; and Michael Douglas' cancer was caused by giving the ladies too much love. Direct download: 1329.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:46pm EST Mon, 27 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1324 - Entertainment Docket for May 27 Melissa attends the Bluth family reunion, as Michael discovers that love cures the zombie plague in Warm Bodies . Plus! Will Smith returns to the summer movie scene, Jesse Eisenberg continues his depressingly mopey ways, Sharing the love for Whoopi Goldberg's Jumpin' Jack Flash , Strap yourself in for the summer TV season, Reaper gets a reunion special on FearNET, Alice in Chains unveils a new album, Steven Soderbergh develops a series for Cinemax, Will Forte is writing a sequel to MacGruber , Jimmy Kimmel and the naked Bea Arthur painting, celebrity Twitter wars, and Amanda Bynes is intent on becoming the craziest person on the planet. Direct download: 1324.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:02pm EST Tue, 21 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1319 - Entertainment Docket for May 20 Melissa savors the flavors of Bryan Fuller's Hannibal , as Michael vents his spoiler free frustrations with Star Trek Into Darkness . Plus! New DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, and Hulu releases; Your roadmap to the end of the 2012-13 television season; Steppenwolf could lose their Tony nominations; Christopher Nolan may direct the next James Bond; Stallone calls on Mickey Rourke, Jackie Chan, and Wesley Snipes for Expendables 3 , Joss Whedon confirms Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch for Avengers 2 , and SNL says goodbye to Bill Hader's Stefan. Direct download: 1319.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:09am EST Tue, 14 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1316 - Entertainment Docket for May 13 As Melissa expresses her love for Shane Black's IRON MAN 3 , Michael reacquaints himself with an older grumpier Arnold Schwarzengger. Plus! The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas comes to home video, Netflix runs silent, Hulu offers a feast of bad movies, Barbara Walters retires, Fox creates a 24 event series, Seth Meyers succeeds Jimmy Fallon, JJ Abrams shoots Star Wars: Episode VII in the UK, and running down network TV cancellations and renewals. Direct download: 1316.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:37pm EST Mon, 6 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1311 - Entertainment Docket for May 6 Melissa catches up on TV season finales, as Michael keeps on acting. Plus! Iron Man 3 blitzes the box office, Baz Luhrmann's garish The Great Gatsby arrives in style, Eli Roth is trapped in an underground Chilean nightclub, Steve McQueen makes his Great Escape in HD, Bryan Singer ties up the loose ends of Fox's X-Men franchise, Marvel confirms Doctor Strange will kick off "Phase 3," Al Pacino's creative dispute leaves Universal scrambling, Mr. Rogers gets a biopic, while Brad and Angie agree to get hitched. Direct download: 1311.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:01pm EST Mon, 29 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1307 - Entertainment Docket for April 29 Melissa finally gets around to watching Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky , as Michael recovers from a crazy week of theatre. Iron Man 3 dominates the overseas box office. Jodie Foster's boobs arrive on Netflix Instant. Joss Whedon wraps filming on the S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot for ABC television. Bad Robot will bring Stephen King's 11/22/66 to cable. Clint Eastwood is too old for marriage drama. Hollywood forgot not to drink and drive. And Tom Brokaw nails the quote of the week. Direct download: 1307.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:30pm EST Tue, 23 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1304 - Entertainment Docket for April 22 Melissa get mistaken for Katherine Heigl. Michael reviews Dreamwork's latest The Croods . Tom Cruise still has bank, Rebel Wilson is still hilarious, Jeremy Piven does period BBC drama, Remembering the incomparable Jonathan Winters, Netflix debuts their original horror series, Hulu showcases early David Lynch, Fox gives Glee two more seasons, and Charlie Brown may just prove the death of 3D in Hollywood. Hurray! Direct download: 1304.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:18am EST Tue, 9 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1296 - Entertainment Docket for April 8 In this super-sized episode covering the next two weeks of entertainment, Michael voices his frustration over BBC's neglecting the significance of Donna Noble as a Doctor Who companion, while Melissa reviews the Netflix release of Shane Carruth's Sundance favorite Primer . Plus! Remembering the amazing Roger Ebert; Orlando Bloom makes his Broadway debut; Kellan Lutz is the new Hercules ; Rob Zombie offers us a vinyl record from Hell; Repo Man gets a Criterion Blu-ray; the Bond girls get their own documentary; questioning whether you can be an A-list action hero, pop star, or rapper is you are openly gay; Justin Bieber brings the Norway educational system to a halt; and Jada Pinkett reveals she and Will Smith have an open marriage. Direct download: 1296.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:21pm EST Mon, 1 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1291 -- Entertainment Docket for April 1 Melissa and Michael compare and contrast Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant as Doctor Who . Plus! Previewing Stephen Sommers' Odd Thomas , honoring the memory of Richard Griffiths, creating a Chinese version of Iron Man 3 , rebooting Howard the Duck , critiquing Kim Kardashian's acting debut, and running down what you can expect to find this week in movies, TV, Blu-ray, DVD, books, music, and theatre. Direct download: 1291.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:55am EST Mon, 25 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1287 - Entertainment Docket for March 25 Melissa sits Side-by-Side with Keanu Reeves, as Michael recalls the horrors of direct-to-DVD Disney sequels. Plus! A letter from a dying solider, animation continues to dominate the box office, Cartoon Network comes to Netflix, another new Tyler Perry movie, the future of Doctor Who , Tilda Swinton in a box, Mary Tyler Moore gets Hot in Cleveland , and Jay Leno is put out to pasture... again. Direct download: 1287.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:04pm EST Mon, 18 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1283 - Entertainment Docket for March 18 As Melissa revisits the various worlds of Aaron Sorkin, Michael immerses himself in the world of Tom Hooper's Les Miserables . Plus! Nic Cage is a neanderthal, Gerard Butler rescues the President, Christian Bale is Moses, Alan Thicke returns to sitcom television, and Rob Thomas' Veronica Mars is gifted new life by fans and Kickstarter. Direct download: 1283.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:17pm EST Mon, 11 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1279 - Entertainment Docket for March 11 While Michael is up to his eyeballs with theatre, Melissa begins dismembering the misplaced fandom for The Walking Dead . Plus! Oz dominates the box office, horny teens becoming Spring Breakers , a wealth of animation comes to Blu-ray, Chris Cooper will be the Green Goblin, Eddie Murphy is once again Axel Foley, Valerie Harper refuses to roll over to cancer, Star Trek Into Darkness gets a new trailer, and Kevin Smith begins work on Clerks III . Direct download: 1279.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:21pm EST Mon, 4 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1276 - Entertainment Docket for March 4 Michael and Melissa look back at the Oscars and the Visual Effects protest it created. Plus! Disney returns to Oz , Streaming Media dries up, trying to understand the drawing power of Duck Dynasty , the rebirth of Evil Dead , and the return Whose Line Is It Anyway? Direct download: 1276.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:54am EST Sun, 24 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1271 - Entertainment Docket for February 25 Melissa takes the Oscars to task for snubbing Ben Affleck, while Michael shovels 10 inches of New England snow and random entertainment industry bullshit. Plus! Twilight owns The Razzies, A Good Day to Die Hard tanks in week two, Jack slays all sorts of Giants, Barbie goes high brow, Bruce Willis inherits the mantle of Charles Bronson, James Marsden battles Ron Burgundy, and Megan Fox beds Michael Bay and the Turtles. Direct download: 1271.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:42pm EST Mon, 18 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1266 - Entertainment Docket for February 18 Michael reacquaints himself with vintage Doctor Who , as Melissa gets Twitter-slapped by Kathy Najimy (@kathynajimy). Plus! Something's up with Netflix; CBS has paired Robin Williams with Sarah Michelle Gellar; River Phoenix returns to the big screen long after his death; Oscar Pistorius faces more challenges than just his legs; Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill sign on for Star Wars Episode VII ; and the trailer for Bryan Fuller's Hannibal brings horror to NBC. Direct download: 1266.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:16pm EST Mon, 11 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1262 - Entertainment Docket for February 11 For as taken as Michael is revisiting Ridley Scott's Prometheus , Melissa is equally underwhelmed by the return of NBC's Community . Plus! It's A Good Day to Die Hard , Monty Python's Graham Chapman gets animated, Dame Shirley goes to the Oscars, Disney starts to expand the Star Wars universe, Marvel readies the Hulk for center stage, and Universal preps Dr. Seuss' Grinch and Cat for reboots. Direct download: 1262.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Sun, 3 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1258 - Entertainment Docket for February 4 While Melissa dines with the elite of Downton Abbey , Michael is trampled by horses of Ben-Hur 's chariot. Plus! The rise of the zombie rom-com, Doctor Who Series 7 theories, Tom Cruise in 3D, Michael Bay streamlines the next Transformers trilogy, the X-Men battle the Sentinels, crossbreeding teen vampires with Harry Potter, vacationing at the Bates Motel , and the dumbest title for a movie sequel... ever. Direct download: 1258.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 7:47pm EST Mon, 28 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1253 - Entertainment Docket for January 28 As Melissa walks the comedic beaches of Malibu Country , Michael bathes in the blood of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained . Plus! Star Wars: Episode VII gets a director, Charlie Brown gets arrested, Barbara Walters contracts the chicken pox, and the world of cinema falls in love with Ben Affleck's Argo . Direct download: 1253.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:22pm EST Mon, 14 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1246 - Entertainment Docket for January 14 Melissa and Michael debrief and debunk The Golden Globe Awards and Oscar Nominations. Plus! Arnold Schwarzenegger attempts to regain his leading man status with Johnny Knoxville in tow. Uncovering the "sport" of beard growing. The new Arrested Development is not what it appears. Johnny Depp gets back into music. Jurassic Park 4 gets a release date. Pirates of the Caribbean 5 gets a writer. The SHIELD television series gains some clarity. Liza Minnelli joins the cast of Smash . And Showtime teases us as to whether or not this is the end for Dexter . Direct download: 1246.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:36pm EST Mon, 7 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1241 - Entertainment Docket for January 7 While Melissa bathes in the blood of Battle Royale and the sweetness of Extract , Michael compares and contrasts the highs and lows of Paranorman and Frankenweenie . Plus! A review of The Hobbit , new life for Leatherface, Al Gore sells out to Al Jazeera, TV midseason gets underway, The Beatles movie Backbeat comes to the stage, Baby Biebs and the paparazzi menace, the NHL strike ends, and the Kim-ye baby conceived at The Vatican. Direct download: 1241.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 7:38am EST Tue, 1 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1237 -- Entertainment Docket for December 31 Melissa is blindsided by Looper , while Rise of the Guardians earns Michael's respect. Plus! Remembering Charles Durning and Jack Klugman, Leatherface vs. Clint Eastwood's son, Matt Damon goes frakking for natural gas, Verdict impresses the Cronenberg faithful, Arrested Development: Season 4 gets a premiere date, Walking Dead loses a another showrunner, and Kanye West / Kim Kardashian are spawning. Perhaps 2013 is the year of the apocalypse. Direct download: 1237.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:32am EST Mon, 17 December 2012 DVD Verdict 1230 - Entertainment Docket for December 17 Skyfall helps Melissa celebrate the career of Dame Judi Dench, as Michael is enchanted by Ang Lee's Life of Pi . Awards season gets underway with announcements for the Golden Globe and SAG nominations. The Hobbit breaks December box office records but is falling short of business and fan expectations. TV gears up for Christmas. Broadway remounts Pippin . TNT gives JR Ewing a funeral. Johnny Depp becomes a sentient supercomputer for Christopher Nolan. And despite a new trailer, we are no closer to uncovering the true identity of Benedict Cumberbatch's villain in Star Trek Into Darkness . Direct download: 1230.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 7:05pm EST Mon, 10 December 2012 DVD Verdict 1226 -- Entertainment Docket for December 10 Melissa gets caught up on recent television, while Michael consumes cinematic Christmas classics in bits and pieces. The Hobbit is generating poor early reviews. The Girls operates in television's grey area. Netflix lands an exclusive contract with Disney. Time to revisit Amazon Prime instant video. Tragic death of a latin music superstar. Sean Bean coming to TNT. Kevin Smith gifts fans with Clerks III . Star Trek Into Darkness ' teaser trailer sends interweb speculation into hyperdrive. And singer James Taylor as Lincoln ?! Direct download: 1226.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:33pm EST Tue, 4 December 2012 DVD Verdict 1221 - Entertainment Docket for December 3 Melissa returns from London to report differences in Spamalot 's West End production, while Michael revisits Glengarry Glen Ross . Plus! Judi Dench owns Skyfall , Danny Elfman does Bernard Herrmann, Patti Lupone does David Mamet, the sad demise of muppeteer Kevin Clash, Lawrence Kasdan returns to the Star Wars universe, DC's Justice League movie gets a supervillain, Cate Blanchett plays Lady Tremaine, and the plot for Star Trek Into Darkness is revealed. Direct download: 1221.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:54pm EST Mon, 19 November 2012 DVD Verdict 1215 - Entertainment Docket for November 19 Melissa spends an evening on Avenue Q , as Michael explores unseen John Hughes. Plus! Glittery vampires kick James Bond to the curb. Collecting Doctor Who : The Next Generation. American Horror Story comes to Netflix. Brad Bird will NOT direct Star Wars Episode VII (neither will Ben Affleck). And Star Trek Into Darkness gives The Hobbit audiences a 9-minute IMAX preview. Direct download: 1215.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:31am EST Mon, 12 November 2012 DVD Verdict 1211 - Entertainment Docket for November 12 Melissa endures the world of My Little Pony , while Michael Brave s Pixar's foray into the world of fairy tales. Plus! James Bond makes box office Skyfall , Glittering vampires do battle with Spielberg's Lincoln , a painful season of Lifetime/Hallmark holiday movies begins, and Star Wars: Episode VII gets a writer... and perhaps a director! Direct download: 1211.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:00pm EST Mon, 5 November 2012 DVD Verdict 1208 - Entertainment Docket for November 5 As Melissa sees life from a zombie's perspective, Michael spends time with The Incredible Mel Brooks . Plus! Skyfall is this holiday season's international juggernaut, Cloud Atlas faces a box office disaster, Amazing Spider-man comes to DVD and Blu-ray, a little known Sesame Street Christmas resurfaces, George Lucas sells Lucasfilm and uses the profits to fund education initiatives, and steel yourself for a 12-hour Middle-Earth cinematic marathon. Direct download: 1208.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:07pm EST Mon, 29 October 2012 DVD Verdict 1204 - Entertainment Docket for October 29 While Michael attempts to decipher The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas , Melissa spends her week in a series of dive bars. Plus! Nobody goes to the US box office, Hitchcock comes to Blu-ray, cult classics dominate Netflix, Matthew Vaughn abandons X-Men: Days of Future Past , Schwarzenegger returns to Conan , and our friend Steve quits Lindsay Lohan. Direct download: 1204.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:21pm EST 1 2 Next » Follow @dvdverdict Blog Roll DVD Verdict F This Movie! 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Mon, 1 June 2015 DVD Verdict 1572 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 1 Michael may be up to his eyeballs in summer theatre, but Melissa picks up the torch by chain-smoking Netflix’s Daredevil and NBC’s Aquarius . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; Disney pulls the plug on Tron 3 ; Netflix’s Fuller House just got more full; the all-female Ghostbusters will be an origin story; Marvel screen tests all six Spiderman casting hopefuls against Robert Downey Jr on the set of Captain America: Civil War ; Caitlyn Jenner’s coming out party; and more! Direct download: 1572.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 25 May 2015 DVD Verdict 1570 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 25 Summer is here, as Melissa and Michael both peel themselves off the wall from the visceral experience known as Mad Max: Fury Road . Michael defends Brad Bird's Tomorrowland for all the dreamers in the world. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Honoring the legacy of comedienne Anne Meara; Mary Kate and Ashley opt out of Netflix's Fuller House ; Disney keeps producing more unnecessary live action remakes; the best of Cartoon Network comes to Hulu; the Duggar clan goes into crisis mode; and more! Direct download: 1570.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 18 May 2015 DVD Verdict 1569 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 18 Melissa rocks out to Kenny Chesney, while Michael comes down off a season final high courtesy of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; The Pitch Perfect girls outshine Mad Max ; Mourning the loss of Blues legend BB King; David Lynch brings Twin Peaks back from the brink of death; and more! Direct download: 1569.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Tue, 12 May 2015 DVD Verdict 1567 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 11 Michael and Melissa return from a prolonged absence to praise Secrets and Lies and crap all over Avengers: Age of Ultron . Plus! A rundown of this week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; The X-Files gets a 2016 premiere date; and the major networks renew a slew of series including Peggy Carter , Agents of SHIELD , Gotham , Flash , and greenlight The Muppets . Direct download: 1567.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:17am EST Mon, 2 February 2015 DVD Verdict 1558 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 2 Melissa weeps for the end of NBC's Parenthood , as Michael travels back in time to start watching The X-Files from the beginning. Running down the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Bobbi Kristina's life hangs in the balance, Suge Knight kills a guy with his car, Eddie Murphy returns to SNL , Michael C. Hall will not be riding Pete's Dragon , and George Lucas says today's movies are too much flash and not enough substance. Pot. Kettle. Black. Direct download: 1558.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:29pm EST Mon, 26 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1557 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 26 Melissa rides along with Galavant , as Michael concludes his time in Twin Peaks . A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Mourning the loss of radio/TV personality Joe Franklin, Chris Pratt as Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters 3 lands an all-star female cast, Emile Hirsch in trouble at Sundance, Nick Jonas is a Scream Queen , David Tennant and Chewetel Ejiofor join the Marvel Universe, and more! Direct download: 1557.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 19 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1556 - Entertainment Docket for January 19 Melissa goes surfing, as Michael returns to Twin Peaks. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Movies, Music, and Books. Plus! NBC preps Grease LIVE! , Gary Sinise returns to network crime drama, Jim Cameron pushes back the release of his forthcoming Avatar trilogy, and #XFiles2015 is rapidly becoming a reality! Direct download: 1556.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 12 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1555 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 12 Melissa tortures herself with Glee: The Final Season , while Michael revels in the cinemagic of Calvary and Pride . A Rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Rod Taylor. Phylicia Rashad steps into the Bill Cosby crossfire. Disney remakes Pete's Dragon with Michael C. Hall. A wealth of casting news. And could #XFiles2015 become a reality? Direct download: 1555.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 5 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1554 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 5 Melissa is unimpressed by Snowpiercer , while Michael goes movie crazy making up for lost time. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV Books, and Music. Sony hack attack fallout continues. Screech stabs a guy for Christmas. Star Trek 3 goes into production fast and furious with a new director. And Pee-Wee Herman is coming to Netflix! Direct download: 1554.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Fri, 28 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1552 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 24 Melissa is thankful for tiny hamsters, as Michael suffers through Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie . Plus! A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Mike Nichols, Redbox raises their prices, Tom Cruise may help reboot Highlander , Idris Elba isn't quite done with Luther , and country music stars come out of the closet. Direct download: 1552.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:54pm EST Wed, 19 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1549 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 17 Melissa spends an evening with David Sedaris, as Michael pulls the plug on Sleepy Hollow . A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Peter Capaldi renews his Doctor's license, Johnny Depp loses his head. Bryan Fuller teases Hannibal: Season 3 , James Gunn explains what Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is NOT, Snoopy gets a 3D makeover, Bill Cosby rape rumors, and Kim K's butt ignites a firestorm. Direct download: 1549.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:34am EST Tue, 11 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1546 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 10 Nightcrawler gives Melissa the creeps, as Michael sorts through the aftermath of the Doctor Who: Series 8 . Plus! A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Tyler Perry gets a stalker. Matt Damon returns to the world of Jason Bourne. ABC cancels Selfie . Netflix embraces the world of Lemony Snicket . And Pixar sequelizes Toy Story ... again. Direct download: 1546.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:09am EST Mon, 3 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1544 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 3 Melissa gets a little hot under her White Collar . Michael is frustrated by the lack of originality on Doctor Who 's season finale. A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Pee-wee is taking us on another big adventure. Loki and Heimdall will be part of the next three Avengers films. Kaley Cuoco buys herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MTV gets a Scream series. And Netflix is panning for gold in Richie Rich . Direct download: 1544.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:32pm EST Mon, 27 October 2014 DVD Verdict 1541 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 27 Melissa and Michael hash out the the best and worst of the Fall television season, and rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Mike Tyson gets his own mystery solving team. We mourn the loss of actress Marcia Strassman. Christina Ricci returns to the world of Lizzie Borden. Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer shows Joss Whedon is not playing around. Marvel and DC lay down tracks for a decade worth of comic book movies. Direct download: 1541.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Mon, 13 October 2014 DVD Verdict 1538 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 13 Melissa goes Gone Girl , as Michael praises the work of Peter Capaldi on Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; Mourning the loss of SNL 's Jan Hooks; Stephen Collins life explodes over pedophilia charges; Universal builds a theme park in Beijing; Community 's Donald Glover finds success on the big screen; and David Lynch takes us back to Twin Peaks , 25 years later. Direct download: 1538.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Tue, 7 October 2014 DVD Verdict 1536 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 6 Melissa gets attacked by The Birds in Broadchurch , as Michael fails to laugh much during Muppets Most Wanted and too much during Transformers: Age of Extinction . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books. Michael Phelps goes rehabs his way to finding himself. Dule Hill is Marvel's Luke Cage. Nick Frost does Christmas with Doctor Who . And the French have uncovered the very first Sherlock Holmes silent film. Direct download: 1536.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:25pm EST Mon, 29 September 2014 DVD Verdict 1534 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 29 Melissa and Michael compare notes on new and returning Fall television, and rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus... George Clooney gets married, Sherlock Series 4 begins Christmas 2015, Marvel settles with Jack Kirby's family, and William Shatner returns for Star Trek III ! Direct download: 1534.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:59pm EST Mon, 22 September 2014 DVD Verdict 1531 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 22 We're back! During an extended break, Melissa immersed herself in the world of Criminal Minds and Michael became a Maze Runner . Plus... a rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Rebox, Hulu, Film, Television, Music, Books, and Theatre; Disney's The Lion King becomes the highest grossing Broadway musical of all-time; DC is developing Supergirl for CBS and a Suicide Squad film; Toby Kebbell signs on a Messala in the remake of Ben Hur ; Darrell Hammond returns to SNL ; and much more! Direct download: 1531.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:41pm EST Mon, 11 August 2014 DVD Verdict 1526 - Entertainment Docket for Week of August 11 Melissa catches up on Day of the Doctor and Time of the Doctor , as Michael gets to the movies for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Guardians of the Galaxy . Running down the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. Remembering Robin Williams. JJ Abrams reboots Westworld for HBO with an all-star cast. Anne Rice's vampires get new life on TV. Direct download: 1526.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Mon, 28 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1523 - Entertainment Docket for Week of July 28 Melissa finally sees The Dark Knight Rises , as Michael collapses from exhaustion in the midst of his summer theatre experience. Running down the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. News from Comic-Con 2014. Direct download: 1523.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Thu, 17 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1520 - Entertainment Docket for Week of July 14 Melissa goes British with Queen and Adam Lambert, TV's Misfits , The Body Farm , Injustice , State of Play , and Run , while Michael has done nothing entertaining. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Tommy Ramone. JK Rowling gives us a new Harry Potter adventure. Christopher Walken plays a tap dancing Captain Hook for NBC. Ryan Gosling knocks up Eva Mendes. Direct download: 1520.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:47am EST Tue, 8 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1518 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of July 7 As Melissa crosses The Bridge(s) on Hulu, Michael plows through Batman: The Animated Series on Amazon Prime. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. The Glee cast gets hacked. JJ Abrams puts the brakes on Star Wars: Episode VII . YahooTV gives Community their Season Six. BBC confirms Sherlock Series 4. And is Sarah Palin coming to The View ?! Direct download: 1518.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:11am EST Tue, 1 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1516 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 30 Michael is underwhelmed by The Lego Movie , Melissa thrills to Eddie Izzard live and on stage. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Shia LaBeouf loses his mind, yet again. Gary Oldman shoots himself in the foot and then sticks it in his mouth. Seth McFarlane gives LeVar Burton $1 Million for the reboot of Reading Rainbow . Changing perspectives through #LikeAGirl. Diane Sawyer's retirement signals the death of network nightly news. And Doctor Who returns with new episodes August 23. Direct download: 1516.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:27pm EST Thu, 26 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1515 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 23 Melissa crosses The Bridge for 21 Jump Street , as Michael gets all up in the ass of summer theatre. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Looper 's Rian Johnson is the future of Star Wars , The Wachowski's get a Netflix series, Vincent D'Onofrio is The Kingpin in Marvel's Daredevil series, Cameron Crowe and JJ Abrams bring Roadies to Showtime, and Universal delays the next Bourne film to bring Matt Damon back into the fold. Direct download: 1515.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:32am EST Wed, 18 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1513 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 16 Melissa chain smokes ABC's Scandal , as Michael suffers shell shock from the brilliance of Edge of Tomorrow . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Ruby Dee and Casey Kasem. Harrison Ford's Episode VII injury will sideline him 6-8 weeks for surgical recovery. Mary Steenburgen joins Orange is the New Black for Season 3. A ton of casting news. And Sonic the Hedgehog gets a movie?! Direct download: 1513.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:08pm EST Wed, 11 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1510 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 9 Melissa basks in the glow of the Tonys, while Disney's Maleficent was not at all what Michael was expecting. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. The Wachowski's latest film is in trouble. Marvel's Ant-Man gets yet another new director. Denzel Washington plans to remake The Magnificent Seven Josh Trank gets his own Star Wars spinoff. And JJ Abrams begs fans to stop leaking Episode VII spoilers. Direct download: 1510.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:19am EST Tue, 3 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1507 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 2 Melissa puts a cork in Hannibal , The Good Wife , and Glee for the season, as Michael is mesmerized by Bryan Singer's X-Men: Days of Future Past . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Books, and Music. Levar Burton is overwhelmed by fan support for the new Reading Rainbow . Gareth Edwards is given the first Star Wars spinoff movie. Charlie Cox is the new Daredevil . Rhys Ifans is Johnny Depp's father in Alice in Wonderland 2 . Roland Emmerich reboots Stargate as a film trilogy. James Cameron gets Cirque du Soleil to create an Avatar stage show. Direct download: 1507.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:00pm EST Tue, 27 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1501 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 26 Melissa dines with Jon Favreau's Chef , as Michael falls under the hypnotic spell of Punchdrunk's Sleep No More . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music. Creative shakeups in the Marvel Cinematic Universe make fans nervous. Pixar unveils details of their next film. Wet Hot American Summer may be Netflix's next original series. And Quentin Tarantino looks to create a TV miniseries from unused Django Unchained footage. Direct download: 1501.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:18pm EST Tue, 20 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1499 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 19 Melissa celebrates at the Wildflower Music Festival, as Michael revels in the magic of Gareth Edward's Godzilla . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of legendary cinematographer Gordon Willis. Playing a quick game of "Where's Casey Kasem?" Back from the dead with new projects are Michael Jackson and River Phoenix. Harrison Ford returns to the world of Blade Runner . And David Lynch gives us 90 minutes of unseen Twin Peaks . Direct download: 1499.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:51am EST Tue, 13 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1496 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 12 It's Marvelific madness, as Melissa thrills to Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Michael suffers through The Amazing Spider-man 2 . Plus! A rundown of the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. The television powers-that-be unveil their plans for the 2014-15 season. Hugh Jackman getting busy with TWO new Wolverine movies shooting back-to-back. And Frozen 's Elsa arrives on Once Upon a Time . Direct download: 1496.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:26am EST Tue, 6 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1492 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 5 Melissa spends time in The Writers' Room , as Michael thrills to newly discovered episodes from the Patrick Troughton era of Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, as well as film, television, music, and books; Mourning the loss of actor Bob Hoskins; celebrating the return of Luke, Leia, and Han for Star Wars: Episode VII ; Matt Smith headlines the new Terminator franchise; Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley; and Fox is giving us a live production of Grease , whether we want it or not! Direct download: 1492.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:56am EST Mon, 28 April 2014 DVD Verdict 1488 - Entertainment Docket for Week of April 28 After finishing up Psych: Season 8 , Melissa spends an evening with The Kids in the Hall LIVE! , as Michael relives the glory days of Batman: The Animated Series . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Redbox, Movies, TV, and Books. Disney and LucasFilm gear up for an exciting May the 4th , Warner Bros. cements Zack Snyder as the architect of their DC cinematic universe, Chelsea Handler beds Netflix, the X-Men may be coming to Fox TV, and Roberto Orci is lobbying to direct Star Trek 3 . (Please God no!) Direct download: 1488.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:56pm EST Mon, 21 April 2014 DVD Verdict 1484 - Entertainment Docket for Week of April 21 Melissa samples WGN's Salem , as Michael thrills to Captain America: Winter Soldier . Plus! A rundown of the newest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Bryan Singer is just the tip of the iceberg in the latest Hollywood sex scandal. Lindsay Lohan claims she miscarried the child of an A-list celebrity. Saturday Night Live gets a 3-hour primetime 40th Anniversary special Direct download: 1484.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:02pm EST Sun, 20 April 2014 DVD Verdict 1483 - Entertainment Docket for Week of April 14 Melissa samples the Dallas International Film Festival, as Michael desperately tries to Escape From Tomorrow . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; David Letterman retires and Stephen Colbert is named his successor; Battlestar Galactica comes to the big screen; Harrison Ford is excited for the Blade Runner sequel; David Duchovny tracks down Charles Manson; and Wil Wheaton gets his own TV series. Direct download: 1483.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:02pm EST Mon, 31 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1477 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 31 Melissa experiences filmmaking from the front lines, as Michael watches bootleg Broadway production videos on YouTube. A rundown of the week's newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Ryan Gosling does Busby Berkeley. JK Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts" gets a trilogy. Warner Bros is pulling the trigger on a Justice League franchise. And Frozen becomes the top grossing animated film of all-time. Direct download: 1477.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:37am EST Tue, 25 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1475 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 24 Melissa hangs out with The Croods , as Michael finds himself Saving Mr. Banks . A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! How Noah became an action flick, Mourning the death of character actor James Rebhorn, Figuring out how to make a John Belushi biopic, Teasing out the plot of Bryan Singer's next two X-Men movies, and Deepening the impact of the expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Direct download: 1475.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:25am EST Tue, 18 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1472 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 17 Melissa struggles to watch the Veronica Mars movie. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! We mourn the passing of comedian David Brenner; Overdosing on Muppets; Hollywood's perverse infatuation with young adult action/adventure franchises; Star Wars Episode VII casting kicks into high gear; and why the Fantastic Four reboot is Doomed. Direct download: 1472.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:59am EST Wed, 12 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1469 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 10 As Melissa closes the book on Breaking Bad , Michael gets excited for what the future of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. holds. Running down the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Bryan Cranston does LBJ; President Obama goes between Two Ferns; Dan Harmon joins forces with Mitch Hurwitz on a new TV project; Sylvan Chomet does an intro for The Simpsons ; Fox's Gotham casts its teen Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle; and Leatherface gets 4k facelift for the 40th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre . Direct download: 1469.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:38am EST Mon, 3 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1466 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 3 Melissa and Michael recover from Oscars overload, as they run down what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Paramount bows to religious pressure on Noah , Vincent D'Onofrio is Jurassic World 's bad guy, Jeff Goldblum brings back David Levinson for Independence Day sequel, Adam McKay says he's done with Anchorman , a wedding for That '70s Show 's Jackie and Michael, and the selfie that broke Twitter. Direct download: 1466.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:51am EST Tue, 25 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1463 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 24 Melissa flies high with Cirque du Soleil , as Michael catches up on his Olympic events. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; who's to blame when a death occurs on set; Heroes returns to NBC in 2015; everyone is talking about Guardians of the Galaxy ; and Fox goes off the rails casting their Fantastic Four reboot. Direct download: 1463.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:24am EST Tue, 18 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1460 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 17 Melissa immerses herself in the Winter Olympics, as Michael takes a double hit of Percy Jackson . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; a week full of celebrity deaths; two high profile announcements in the gay community; and Fox loads the deck for its Batman prequel series Gotham . Direct download: 1460.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:08pm EST Tue, 11 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1457 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 10 Melissa goes to the Winter Olympics (not really), as Michael spends another season with Sherlock . Plus! Valentine's Day at your local multiplex; a rundown of the latest new releases to DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; remembering Phillip Seymour Hoffmann; the legend of Shia LaBeouf grows; trying Woody Allen in the court of public opinion; law enforcement gets Bieber fever; and Johnny Depp gets himself a new film franchise. Direct download: 1457.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:33am EST Mon, 3 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1454 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 3 Melissa journeys to the Top of the Lake , as Michael juggles a hectic theatrical schedule. Plus! A rundown of the newest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; arguing the latest casting news for Batman vs. Superman ; the latest fallout surrounding Woody Allen's personal life; how and when to legally promote your Oscar nomination; Disney gives life to a live-action Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers film; and JK Rowling regrets setting up Ron and Hermione. Direct download: 1454.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:51pm EST Tue, 28 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1449 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 27 Melissa spends time in bed with female serial killers, as Michael relives the first two seasons of Sherlock . Plus! A rundown of latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; the zombie comedy to end all zombie comedies; what happens at the Grammys stays at the Grammys; Quentin Tarantino goes to war with Gawker; Justin Bieber won't be deported; and Bill Cosby returns to prime time. Direct download: 1449.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:07pm EST Mon, 20 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1445 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 20 Melissa opens your eyes to the magic of Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters and Guilt Trip , while Michael extols the virtues of the Great American Trailer Park Musical . Plus! A rundown of what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Movies, TV, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Books, and Music; Kevin Hart steals the box office; Aaron Eckhart does Frankenstein in the Underworld; Criterion gives love to a classic madcap comedy; Superman, Captain Jack, and Luke Skywalker delay their next adventures; Marvel spins off Captain America for television; and Biff! Bam! Pow! comes to DVD in 2014. Direct download: 1445.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:27am EST Mon, 13 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1440 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 13 Melissa dusts off her Golden Globes for the Hollywood Foreign Press, as Michael revisits the glory days of Tom Baker's Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; JJ Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan refocus Star Wars Episode VII as a passing of the torch between the original trilogy and the next generation; Stallone wants Justin Bieber for Expendables 4 ; Tarantino hard at work on The Hateful Eight ; and WGN America hires Lee Daniels, Wes Craven, and Michael Cera to direct The Ten Commandments anthology?! Direct download: 1440.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:38am EST Mon, 6 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1436 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 6 Melissa gets dirty in the New Year with Anchorman 2 and American Hustle , as Michael goes high-brow with August: Osage County . Plus! A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; Steven Seagal and Clay Aiken get political; Julian Fellows declares an end to Downton Abbey ; Audrina Patridge confesses The Hills was fake (Shocking!); and Shia LaBeouf is still a douchebag. Direct download: 1436.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Mon, 3 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1329 - Entertainment Docket for June 3 Melissa savors the remains of Arrested Development and licks her chops for the final season of Dexter , while Michael takes a bullet by sitting through M. Night Shyamalan's painfully predictable After Earth . Plus! Pondering the mystery that is John Cusack's career; Rednecks get their own version of Survivor ; Barenaked Ladies release a new album, still without Steven Page; Remembering Jean Stapleton; Matt Smith exits Doctor Who ; Dan Harmon returns as Community showrunner; Sam Mendes is planning to direct the next two bond films as one big story; Amanda Bynes may in fact be schizophrenic; and Michael Douglas' cancer was caused by giving the ladies too much love. Direct download: 1329.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:46pm EST Mon, 27 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1324 - Entertainment Docket for May 27 Melissa attends the Bluth family reunion, as Michael discovers that love cures the zombie plague in Warm Bodies . Plus! Will Smith returns to the summer movie scene, Jesse Eisenberg continues his depressingly mopey ways, Sharing the love for Whoopi Goldberg's Jumpin' Jack Flash , Strap yourself in for the summer TV season, Reaper gets a reunion special on FearNET, Alice in Chains unveils a new album, Steven Soderbergh develops a series for Cinemax, Will Forte is writing a sequel to MacGruber , Jimmy Kimmel and the naked Bea Arthur painting, celebrity Twitter wars, and Amanda Bynes is intent on becoming the craziest person on the planet. Direct download: 1324.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:02pm EST Tue, 21 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1319 - Entertainment Docket for May 20 Melissa savors the flavors of Bryan Fuller's Hannibal , as Michael vents his spoiler free frustrations with Star Trek Into Darkness . Plus! New DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, and Hulu releases; Your roadmap to the end of the 2012-13 television season; Steppenwolf could lose their Tony nominations; Christopher Nolan may direct the next James Bond; Stallone calls on Mickey Rourke, Jackie Chan, and Wesley Snipes for Expendables 3 , Joss Whedon confirms Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch for Avengers 2 , and SNL says goodbye to Bill Hader's Stefan. Direct download: 1319.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:09am EST Tue, 14 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1316 - Entertainment Docket for May 13 As Melissa expresses her love for Shane Black's IRON MAN 3 , Michael reacquaints himself with an older grumpier Arnold Schwarzengger. Plus! The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas comes to home video, Netflix runs silent, Hulu offers a feast of bad movies, Barbara Walters retires, Fox creates a 24 event series, Seth Meyers succeeds Jimmy Fallon, JJ Abrams shoots Star Wars: Episode VII in the UK, and running down network TV cancellations and renewals. Direct download: 1316.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:37pm EST Mon, 6 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1311 - Entertainment Docket for May 6 Melissa catches up on TV season finales, as Michael keeps on acting. Plus! Iron Man 3 blitzes the box office, Baz Luhrmann's garish The Great Gatsby arrives in style, Eli Roth is trapped in an underground Chilean nightclub, Steve McQueen makes his Great Escape in HD, Bryan Singer ties up the loose ends of Fox's X-Men franchise, Marvel confirms Doctor Strange will kick off "Phase 3," Al Pacino's creative dispute leaves Universal scrambling, Mr. Rogers gets a biopic, while Brad and Angie agree to get hitched. Direct download: 1311.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:01pm EST Mon, 29 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1307 - Entertainment Docket for April 29 Melissa finally gets around to watching Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky , as Michael recovers from a crazy week of theatre. Iron Man 3 dominates the overseas box office. Jodie Foster's boobs arrive on Netflix Instant. Joss Whedon wraps filming on the S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot for ABC television. Bad Robot will bring Stephen King's 11/22/66 to cable. Clint Eastwood is too old for marriage drama. Hollywood forgot not to drink and drive. And Tom Brokaw nails the quote of the week. Direct download: 1307.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:30pm EST Tue, 23 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1304 - Entertainment Docket for April 22 Melissa get mistaken for Katherine Heigl. Michael reviews Dreamwork's latest The Croods . Tom Cruise still has bank, Rebel Wilson is still hilarious, Jeremy Piven does period BBC drama, Remembering the incomparable Jonathan Winters, Netflix debuts their original horror series, Hulu showcases early David Lynch, Fox gives Glee two more seasons, and Charlie Brown may just prove the death of 3D in Hollywood. Hurray! Direct download: 1304.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:18am EST Tue, 9 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1296 - Entertainment Docket for April 8 In this super-sized episode covering the next two weeks of entertainment, Michael voices his frustration over BBC's neglecting the significance of Donna Noble as a Doctor Who companion, while Melissa reviews the Netflix release of Shane Carruth's Sundance favorite Primer . Plus! Remembering the amazing Roger Ebert; Orlando Bloom makes his Broadway debut; Kellan Lutz is the new Hercules ; Rob Zombie offers us a vinyl record from Hell; Repo Man gets a Criterion Blu-ray; the Bond girls get their own documentary; questioning whether you can be an A-list action hero, pop star, or rapper is you are openly gay; Justin Bieber brings the Norway educational system to a halt; and Jada Pinkett reveals she and Will Smith have an open marriage. Direct download: 1296.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:21pm EST Mon, 1 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1291 -- Entertainment Docket for April 1 Melissa and Michael compare and contrast Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant as Doctor Who . Plus! Previewing Stephen Sommers' Odd Thomas , honoring the memory of Richard Griffiths, creating a Chinese version of Iron Man 3 , rebooting Howard the Duck , critiquing Kim Kardashian's acting debut, and running down what you can expect to find this week in movies, TV, Blu-ray, DVD, books, music, and theatre. Direct download: 1291.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:55am EST Mon, 25 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1287 - Entertainment Docket for March 25 Melissa sits Side-by-Side with Keanu Reeves, as Michael recalls the horrors of direct-to-DVD Disney sequels. Plus! A letter from a dying solider, animation continues to dominate the box office, Cartoon Network comes to Netflix, another new Tyler Perry movie, the future of Doctor Who , Tilda Swinton in a box, Mary Tyler Moore gets Hot in Cleveland , and Jay Leno is put out to pasture... again. Direct download: 1287.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:04pm EST Mon, 18 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1283 - Entertainment Docket for March 18 As Melissa revisits the various worlds of Aaron Sorkin, Michael immerses himself in the world of Tom Hooper's Les Miserables . Plus! Nic Cage is a neanderthal, Gerard Butler rescues the President, Christian Bale is Moses, Alan Thicke returns to sitcom television, and Rob Thomas' Veronica Mars is gifted new life by fans and Kickstarter. Direct download: 1283.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:17pm EST Mon, 11 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1279 - Entertainment Docket for March 11 While Michael is up to his eyeballs with theatre, Melissa begins dismembering the misplaced fandom for The Walking Dead . Plus! Oz dominates the box office, horny teens becoming Spring Breakers , a wealth of animation comes to Blu-ray, Chris Cooper will be the Green Goblin, Eddie Murphy is once again Axel Foley, Valerie Harper refuses to roll over to cancer, Star Trek Into Darkness gets a new trailer, and Kevin Smith begins work on Clerks III . Direct download: 1279.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:21pm EST Mon, 4 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1276 - Entertainment Docket for March 4 Michael and Melissa look back at the Oscars and the Visual Effects protest it created. Plus! Disney returns to Oz , Streaming Media dries up, trying to understand the drawing power of Duck Dynasty , the rebirth of Evil Dead , and the return Whose Line Is It Anyway? Direct download: 1276.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:54am EST Sun, 24 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1271 - Entertainment Docket for February 25 Melissa takes the Oscars to task for snubbing Ben Affleck, while Michael shovels 10 inches of New England snow and random entertainment industry bullshit. Plus! Twilight owns The Razzies, A Good Day to Die Hard tanks in week two, Jack slays all sorts of Giants, Barbie goes high brow, Bruce Willis inherits the mantle of Charles Bronson, James Marsden battles Ron Burgundy, and Megan Fox beds Michael Bay and the Turtles. Direct download: 1271.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:42pm EST Mon, 18 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1266 - Entertainment Docket for February 18 Michael reacquaints himself with vintage Doctor Who , as Melissa gets Twitter-slapped by Kathy Najimy (@kathynajimy). Plus! Something's up with Netflix; CBS has paired Robin Williams with Sarah Michelle Gellar; River Phoenix returns to the big screen long after his death; Oscar Pistorius faces more challenges than just his legs; Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill sign on for Star Wars Episode VII ; and the trailer for Bryan Fuller's Hannibal brings horror to NBC. Direct download: 1266.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:16pm EST Mon, 11 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1262 - Entertainment Docket for February 11 For as taken as Michael is revisiting Ridley Scott's Prometheus , Melissa is equally underwhelmed by the return of NBC's Community . Plus! It's A Good Day to Die Hard , Monty Python's Graham Chapman gets animated, Dame Shirley goes to the Oscars, Disney starts to expand the Star Wars universe, Marvel readies the Hulk for center stage, and Universal preps Dr. Seuss' Grinch and Cat for reboots. Direct download: 1262.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST Sun, 3 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1258 - Entertainment Docket for February 4 While Melissa dines with the elite of Downton Abbey , Michael is trampled by horses of Ben-Hur 's chariot. Plus! The rise of the zombie rom-com, Doctor Who Series 7 theories, Tom Cruise in 3D, Michael Bay streamlines the next Transformers trilogy, the X-Men battle the Sentinels, crossbreeding teen vampires with Harry Potter, vacationing at the Bates Motel , and the dumbest title for a movie sequel... ever. Direct download: 1258.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 7:47pm EST Mon, 28 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1253 - Entertainment Docket for January 28 As Melissa walks the comedic beaches of Malibu Country , Michael bathes in the blood of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained . Plus! Star Wars: Episode VII gets a director, Charlie Brown gets arrested, Barbara Walters contracts the chicken pox, and the world of cinema falls in love with Ben Affleck's Argo . Direct download: 1253.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:22pm EST Mon, 14 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1246 - Entertainment Docket for January 14 Melissa and Michael debrief and debunk The Golden Globe Awards and Oscar Nominations. Plus! Arnold Schwarzenegger attempts to regain his leading man status with Johnny Knoxville in tow. Uncovering the "sport" of beard growing. The new Arrested Development is not what it appears. Johnny Depp gets back into music. Jurassic Park 4 gets a release date. Pirates of the Caribbean 5 gets a writer. The SHIELD television series gains some clarity. Liza Minnelli joins the cast of Smash . And Showtime teases us as to whether or not this is the end for Dexter . Direct download: 1246.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:36pm EST Mon, 7 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1241 - Entertainment Docket for January 7 While Melissa bathes in the blood of Battle Royale and the sweetness of Extract , Michael compares and contrasts the highs and lows of Paranorman and Frankenweenie . Plus! A review of The Hobbit , new life for Leatherface, Al Gore sells out to Al Jazeera, TV midseason gets underway, The Beatles movie Backbeat comes to the stage, Baby Biebs and the paparazzi menace, the NHL strike ends, and the Kim-ye baby conceived at The Vatican. Direct download: 1241.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 7:38am EST Tue, 1 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1237 -- Entertainment Docket for December 31 Melissa is blindsided by Looper , while Rise of the Guardians earns Michael's respect. Plus! Remembering Charles Durning and Jack Klugman, Leatherface vs. Clint Eastwood's son, Matt Damon goes frakking for natural gas, Verdict impresses the Cronenberg faithful, Arrested Development: Season 4 gets a premiere date, Walking Dead loses a another showrunner, and Kanye West / Kim Kardashian are spawning. Perhaps 2013 is the year of the apocalypse. Direct download: 1237.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:32am EST Mon, 17 December 2012 DVD Verdict 1230 - Entertainment Docket for December 17 Skyfall helps Melissa celebrate the career of Dame Judi Dench, as Michael is enchanted by Ang Lee's Life of Pi . Awards season gets underway with announcements for the Golden Globe and SAG nominations. The Hobbit breaks December box office records but is falling short of business and fan expectations. TV gears up for Christmas. Broadway remounts Pippin . TNT gives JR Ewing a funeral. Johnny Depp becomes a sentient supercomputer for Christopher Nolan. And despite a new trailer, we are no closer to uncovering the true identity of Benedict Cumberbatch's villain in Star Trek Into Darkness . Direct download: 1230.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 7:05pm EST Mon, 10 December 2012 DVD Verdict 1226 -- Entertainment Docket for December 10 Melissa gets caught up on recent television, while Michael consumes cinematic Christmas classics in bits and pieces. The Hobbit is generating poor early reviews. The Girls operates in television's grey area. Netflix lands an exclusive contract with Disney. Time to revisit Amazon Prime instant video. Tragic death of a latin music superstar. Sean Bean coming to TNT. Kevin Smith gifts fans with Clerks III . Star Trek Into Darkness ' teaser trailer sends interweb speculation into hyperdrive. And singer James Taylor as Lincoln ?! Direct download: 1226.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:33pm EST Tue, 4 December 2012 DVD Verdict 1221 - Entertainment Docket for December 3 Melissa returns from London to report differences in Spamalot 's West End production, while Michael revisits Glengarry Glen Ross . Plus! Judi Dench owns Skyfall , Danny Elfman does Bernard Herrmann, Patti Lupone does David Mamet, the sad demise of muppeteer Kevin Clash, Lawrence Kasdan returns to the Star Wars universe, DC's Justice League movie gets a supervillain, Cate Blanchett plays Lady Tremaine, and the plot for Star Trek Into Darkness is revealed. Direct download: 1221.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:54pm EST Mon, 19 November 2012 DVD Verdict 1215 - Entertainment Docket for November 19 Melissa spends an evening on Avenue Q , as Michael explores unseen John Hughes. Plus! Glittery vampires kick James Bond to the curb. Collecting Doctor Who : The Next Generation. American Horror Story comes to Netflix. Brad Bird will NOT direct Star Wars Episode VII (neither will Ben Affleck). And Star Trek Into Darkness gives The Hobbit audiences a 9-minute IMAX preview. Direct download: 1215.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:31am EST Mon, 12 November 2012 DVD Verdict 1211 - Entertainment Docket for November 12 Melissa endures the world of My Little Pony , while Michael Brave s Pixar's foray into the world of fairy tales. Plus! James Bond makes box office Skyfall , Glittering vampires do battle with Spielberg's Lincoln , a painful season of Lifetime/Hallmark holiday movies begins, and Star Wars: Episode VII gets a writer... and perhaps a director! Direct download: 1211.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:00pm EST Mon, 5 November 2012 DVD Verdict 1208 - Entertainment Docket for November 5 As Melissa sees life from a zombie's perspective, Michael spends time with The Incredible Mel Brooks . Plus! Skyfall is this holiday season's international juggernaut, Cloud Atlas faces a box office disaster, Amazing Spider-man comes to DVD and Blu-ray, a little known Sesame Street Christmas resurfaces, George Lucas sells Lucasfilm and uses the profits to fund education initiatives, and steel yourself for a 12-hour Middle-Earth cinematic marathon. Direct download: 1208.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:07pm EST Mon, 29 October 2012 DVD Verdict 1204 - Entertainment Docket for October 29 While Michael attempts to decipher The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas , Melissa spends her week in a series of dive bars. Plus! Nobody goes to the US box office, Hitchcock comes to Blu-ray, cult classics dominate Netflix, Matthew Vaughn abandons X-Men: Days of Future Past , Schwarzenegger returns to Conan , and our friend Steve quits Lindsay Lohan. Direct download: 1204.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:21pm EST 1 2 Next »

Mon, 1 June 2015 DVD Verdict 1572 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 1 Michael may be up to his eyeballs in summer theatre, but Melissa picks up the torch by chain-smoking Netflix’s Daredevil and NBC’s Aquarius . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; Disney pulls the plug on Tron 3 ; Netflix’s Fuller House just got more full; the all-female Ghostbusters will be an origin story; Marvel screen tests all six Spiderman casting hopefuls against Robert Downey Jr on the set of Captain America: Civil War ; Caitlyn Jenner’s coming out party; and more! Direct download: 1572.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST

Michael may be up to his eyeballs in summer theatre, but Melissa picks up the torch by chain-smoking Netflix’s Daredevil and NBC’s Aquarius . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; Disney pulls the plug on Tron 3 ; Netflix’s Fuller House just got more full; the all-female Ghostbusters will be an origin story; Marvel screen tests all six Spiderman casting hopefuls against Robert Downey Jr on the set of Captain America: Civil War ; Caitlyn Jenner’s coming out party; and more!

Mon, 25 May 2015 DVD Verdict 1570 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 25 Summer is here, as Melissa and Michael both peel themselves off the wall from the visceral experience known as Mad Max: Fury Road . Michael defends Brad Bird's Tomorrowland for all the dreamers in the world. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Honoring the legacy of comedienne Anne Meara; Mary Kate and Ashley opt out of Netflix's Fuller House ; Disney keeps producing more unnecessary live action remakes; the best of Cartoon Network comes to Hulu; the Duggar clan goes into crisis mode; and more! Direct download: 1570.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST

Summer is here, as Melissa and Michael both peel themselves off the wall from the visceral experience known as Mad Max: Fury Road . Michael defends Brad Bird's Tomorrowland for all the dreamers in the world. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books; Honoring the legacy of comedienne Anne Meara; Mary Kate and Ashley opt out of Netflix's Fuller House ; Disney keeps producing more unnecessary live action remakes; the best of Cartoon Network comes to Hulu; the Duggar clan goes into crisis mode; and more!

Mon, 18 May 2015 DVD Verdict 1569 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 18 Melissa rocks out to Kenny Chesney, while Michael comes down off a season final high courtesy of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; The Pitch Perfect girls outshine Mad Max ; Mourning the loss of Blues legend BB King; David Lynch brings Twin Peaks back from the brink of death; and more! Direct download: 1569.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST

Melissa rocks out to Kenny Chesney, while Michael comes down off a season final high courtesy of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; The Pitch Perfect girls outshine Mad Max ; Mourning the loss of Blues legend BB King; David Lynch brings Twin Peaks back from the brink of death; and more!

Tue, 12 May 2015 DVD Verdict 1567 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 11 Michael and Melissa return from a prolonged absence to praise Secrets and Lies and crap all over Avengers: Age of Ultron . Plus! A rundown of this week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; The X-Files gets a 2016 premiere date; and the major networks renew a slew of series including Peggy Carter , Agents of SHIELD , Gotham , Flash , and greenlight The Muppets . Direct download: 1567.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:17am EST

Michael and Melissa return from a prolonged absence to praise Secrets and Lies and crap all over Avengers: Age of Ultron . Plus! A rundown of this week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; The X-Files gets a 2016 premiere date; and the major networks renew a slew of series including Peggy Carter , Agents of SHIELD , Gotham , Flash , and greenlight The Muppets .

Mon, 2 February 2015 DVD Verdict 1558 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 2 Melissa weeps for the end of NBC's Parenthood , as Michael travels back in time to start watching The X-Files from the beginning. Running down the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Bobbi Kristina's life hangs in the balance, Suge Knight kills a guy with his car, Eddie Murphy returns to SNL , Michael C. Hall will not be riding Pete's Dragon , and George Lucas says today's movies are too much flash and not enough substance. Pot. Kettle. Black. Direct download: 1558.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:29pm EST

Melissa weeps for the end of NBC's Parenthood , as Michael travels back in time to start watching The X-Files from the beginning. Running down the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Bobbi Kristina's life hangs in the balance, Suge Knight kills a guy with his car, Eddie Murphy returns to SNL , Michael C. Hall will not be riding Pete's Dragon , and George Lucas says today's movies are too much flash and not enough substance. Pot. Kettle. Black.

Mon, 26 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1557 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 26 Melissa rides along with Galavant , as Michael concludes his time in Twin Peaks . A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Mourning the loss of radio/TV personality Joe Franklin, Chris Pratt as Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters 3 lands an all-star female cast, Emile Hirsch in trouble at Sundance, Nick Jonas is a Scream Queen , David Tennant and Chewetel Ejiofor join the Marvel Universe, and more! Direct download: 1557.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST

Melissa rides along with Galavant , as Michael concludes his time in Twin Peaks . A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Mourning the loss of radio/TV personality Joe Franklin, Chris Pratt as Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters 3 lands an all-star female cast, Emile Hirsch in trouble at Sundance, Nick Jonas is a Scream Queen , David Tennant and Chewetel Ejiofor join the Marvel Universe, and more!

Mon, 19 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1556 - Entertainment Docket for January 19 Melissa goes surfing, as Michael returns to Twin Peaks. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Movies, Music, and Books. Plus! NBC preps Grease LIVE! , Gary Sinise returns to network crime drama, Jim Cameron pushes back the release of his forthcoming Avatar trilogy, and #XFiles2015 is rapidly becoming a reality! Direct download: 1556.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST

Melissa goes surfing, as Michael returns to Twin Peaks. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Movies, Music, and Books. Plus! NBC preps Grease LIVE! , Gary Sinise returns to network crime drama, Jim Cameron pushes back the release of his forthcoming Avatar trilogy, and #XFiles2015 is rapidly becoming a reality!

Mon, 12 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1555 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 12 Melissa tortures herself with Glee: The Final Season , while Michael revels in the cinemagic of Calvary and Pride . A Rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Rod Taylor. Phylicia Rashad steps into the Bill Cosby crossfire. Disney remakes Pete's Dragon with Michael C. Hall. A wealth of casting news. And could #XFiles2015 become a reality? Direct download: 1555.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST

Melissa tortures herself with Glee: The Final Season , while Michael revels in the cinemagic of Calvary and Pride . A Rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Rod Taylor. Phylicia Rashad steps into the Bill Cosby crossfire. Disney remakes Pete's Dragon with Michael C. Hall. A wealth of casting news. And could #XFiles2015 become a reality?

Mon, 5 January 2015 DVD Verdict 1554 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 5 Melissa is unimpressed by Snowpiercer , while Michael goes movie crazy making up for lost time. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV Books, and Music. Sony hack attack fallout continues. Screech stabs a guy for Christmas. Star Trek 3 goes into production fast and furious with a new director. And Pee-Wee Herman is coming to Netflix! Direct download: 1554.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00pm EST

Melissa is unimpressed by Snowpiercer , while Michael goes movie crazy making up for lost time. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV Books, and Music. Sony hack attack fallout continues. Screech stabs a guy for Christmas. Star Trek 3 goes into production fast and furious with a new director. And Pee-Wee Herman is coming to Netflix!

Fri, 28 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1552 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 24 Melissa is thankful for tiny hamsters, as Michael suffers through Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie . Plus! A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Mike Nichols, Redbox raises their prices, Tom Cruise may help reboot Highlander , Idris Elba isn't quite done with Luther , and country music stars come out of the closet. Direct download: 1552.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:54pm EST

Melissa is thankful for tiny hamsters, as Michael suffers through Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie . Plus! A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Mike Nichols, Redbox raises their prices, Tom Cruise may help reboot Highlander , Idris Elba isn't quite done with Luther , and country music stars come out of the closet.

Wed, 19 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1549 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 17 Melissa spends an evening with David Sedaris, as Michael pulls the plug on Sleepy Hollow . A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Peter Capaldi renews his Doctor's license, Johnny Depp loses his head. Bryan Fuller teases Hannibal: Season 3 , James Gunn explains what Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is NOT, Snoopy gets a 3D makeover, Bill Cosby rape rumors, and Kim K's butt ignites a firestorm. Direct download: 1549.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:34am EST

Melissa spends an evening with David Sedaris, as Michael pulls the plug on Sleepy Hollow . A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Peter Capaldi renews his Doctor's license, Johnny Depp loses his head. Bryan Fuller teases Hannibal: Season 3 , James Gunn explains what Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is NOT, Snoopy gets a 3D makeover, Bill Cosby rape rumors, and Kim K's butt ignites a firestorm.

Tue, 11 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1546 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 10 Nightcrawler gives Melissa the creeps, as Michael sorts through the aftermath of the Doctor Who: Series 8 . Plus! A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Tyler Perry gets a stalker. Matt Damon returns to the world of Jason Bourne. ABC cancels Selfie . Netflix embraces the world of Lemony Snicket . And Pixar sequelizes Toy Story ... again. Direct download: 1546.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:09am EST

Nightcrawler gives Melissa the creeps, as Michael sorts through the aftermath of the Doctor Who: Series 8 . Plus! A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Tyler Perry gets a stalker. Matt Damon returns to the world of Jason Bourne. ABC cancels Selfie . Netflix embraces the world of Lemony Snicket . And Pixar sequelizes Toy Story ... again.

Mon, 3 November 2014 DVD Verdict 1544 - Entertainment Docket for Week of November 3 Melissa gets a little hot under her White Collar . Michael is frustrated by the lack of originality on Doctor Who 's season finale. A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Pee-wee is taking us on another big adventure. Loki and Heimdall will be part of the next three Avengers films. Kaley Cuoco buys herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MTV gets a Scream series. And Netflix is panning for gold in Richie Rich . Direct download: 1544.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:32pm EST

Melissa gets a little hot under her White Collar . Michael is frustrated by the lack of originality on Doctor Who 's season finale. A rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Pee-wee is taking us on another big adventure. Loki and Heimdall will be part of the next three Avengers films. Kaley Cuoco buys herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MTV gets a Scream series. And Netflix is panning for gold in Richie Rich .

Mon, 27 October 2014 DVD Verdict 1541 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 27 Melissa and Michael hash out the the best and worst of the Fall television season, and rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Mike Tyson gets his own mystery solving team. We mourn the loss of actress Marcia Strassman. Christina Ricci returns to the world of Lizzie Borden. Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer shows Joss Whedon is not playing around. Marvel and DC lay down tracks for a decade worth of comic book movies. Direct download: 1541.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST

Melissa and Michael hash out the the best and worst of the Fall television season, and rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Mike Tyson gets his own mystery solving team. We mourn the loss of actress Marcia Strassman. Christina Ricci returns to the world of Lizzie Borden. Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer shows Joss Whedon is not playing around. Marvel and DC lay down tracks for a decade worth of comic book movies.

Mon, 13 October 2014 DVD Verdict 1538 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 13 Melissa goes Gone Girl , as Michael praises the work of Peter Capaldi on Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; Mourning the loss of SNL 's Jan Hooks; Stephen Collins life explodes over pedophilia charges; Universal builds a theme park in Beijing; Community 's Donald Glover finds success on the big screen; and David Lynch takes us back to Twin Peaks , 25 years later. Direct download: 1538.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST

Melissa goes Gone Girl , as Michael praises the work of Peter Capaldi on Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; Mourning the loss of SNL 's Jan Hooks; Stephen Collins life explodes over pedophilia charges; Universal builds a theme park in Beijing; Community 's Donald Glover finds success on the big screen; and David Lynch takes us back to Twin Peaks , 25 years later.

Tue, 7 October 2014 DVD Verdict 1536 - Entertainment Docket for Week of October 6 Melissa gets attacked by The Birds in Broadchurch , as Michael fails to laugh much during Muppets Most Wanted and too much during Transformers: Age of Extinction . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books. Michael Phelps goes rehabs his way to finding himself. Dule Hill is Marvel's Luke Cage. Nick Frost does Christmas with Doctor Who . And the French have uncovered the very first Sherlock Holmes silent film. Direct download: 1536.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:25pm EST

Melissa gets attacked by The Birds in Broadchurch , as Michael fails to laugh much during Muppets Most Wanted and too much during Transformers: Age of Extinction . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books. Michael Phelps goes rehabs his way to finding himself. Dule Hill is Marvel's Luke Cage. Nick Frost does Christmas with Doctor Who . And the French have uncovered the very first Sherlock Holmes silent film.

Mon, 29 September 2014 DVD Verdict 1534 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 29 Melissa and Michael compare notes on new and returning Fall television, and rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus... George Clooney gets married, Sherlock Series 4 begins Christmas 2015, Marvel settles with Jack Kirby's family, and William Shatner returns for Star Trek III ! Direct download: 1534.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:59pm EST

Melissa and Michael compare notes on new and returning Fall television, and rundown the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus... George Clooney gets married, Sherlock Series 4 begins Christmas 2015, Marvel settles with Jack Kirby's family, and William Shatner returns for Star Trek III !

Mon, 22 September 2014 DVD Verdict 1531 - Entertainment Docket for Week of September 22 We're back! During an extended break, Melissa immersed herself in the world of Criminal Minds and Michael became a Maze Runner . Plus... a rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Rebox, Hulu, Film, Television, Music, Books, and Theatre; Disney's The Lion King becomes the highest grossing Broadway musical of all-time; DC is developing Supergirl for CBS and a Suicide Squad film; Toby Kebbell signs on a Messala in the remake of Ben Hur ; Darrell Hammond returns to SNL ; and much more! Direct download: 1531.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:41pm EST

We're back! During an extended break, Melissa immersed herself in the world of Criminal Minds and Michael became a Maze Runner . Plus... a rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Rebox, Hulu, Film, Television, Music, Books, and Theatre; Disney's The Lion King becomes the highest grossing Broadway musical of all-time; DC is developing Supergirl for CBS and a Suicide Squad film; Toby Kebbell signs on a Messala in the remake of Ben Hur ; Darrell Hammond returns to SNL ; and much more!

Mon, 11 August 2014 DVD Verdict 1526 - Entertainment Docket for Week of August 11 Melissa catches up on Day of the Doctor and Time of the Doctor , as Michael gets to the movies for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Guardians of the Galaxy . Running down the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. Remembering Robin Williams. JJ Abrams reboots Westworld for HBO with an all-star cast. Anne Rice's vampires get new life on TV. Direct download: 1526.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST

Melissa catches up on Day of the Doctor and Time of the Doctor , as Michael gets to the movies for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Guardians of the Galaxy . Running down the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. Remembering Robin Williams. JJ Abrams reboots Westworld for HBO with an all-star cast. Anne Rice's vampires get new life on TV.

Mon, 28 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1523 - Entertainment Docket for Week of July 28 Melissa finally sees The Dark Knight Rises , as Michael collapses from exhaustion in the midst of his summer theatre experience. Running down the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. News from Comic-Con 2014. Direct download: 1523.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST

Melissa finally sees The Dark Knight Rises , as Michael collapses from exhaustion in the midst of his summer theatre experience. Running down the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Books, and Music. News from Comic-Con 2014.

Thu, 17 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1520 - Entertainment Docket for Week of July 14 Melissa goes British with Queen and Adam Lambert, TV's Misfits , The Body Farm , Injustice , State of Play , and Run , while Michael has done nothing entertaining. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Tommy Ramone. JK Rowling gives us a new Harry Potter adventure. Christopher Walken plays a tap dancing Captain Hook for NBC. Ryan Gosling knocks up Eva Mendes. Direct download: 1520.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:47am EST

Melissa goes British with Queen and Adam Lambert, TV's Misfits , The Body Farm , Injustice , State of Play , and Run , while Michael has done nothing entertaining. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Tommy Ramone. JK Rowling gives us a new Harry Potter adventure. Christopher Walken plays a tap dancing Captain Hook for NBC. Ryan Gosling knocks up Eva Mendes.

Tue, 8 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1518 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of July 7 As Melissa crosses The Bridge(s) on Hulu, Michael plows through Batman: The Animated Series on Amazon Prime. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. The Glee cast gets hacked. JJ Abrams puts the brakes on Star Wars: Episode VII . YahooTV gives Community their Season Six. BBC confirms Sherlock Series 4. And is Sarah Palin coming to The View ?! Direct download: 1518.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:11am EST

As Melissa crosses The Bridge(s) on Hulu, Michael plows through Batman: The Animated Series on Amazon Prime. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. The Glee cast gets hacked. JJ Abrams puts the brakes on Star Wars: Episode VII . YahooTV gives Community their Season Six. BBC confirms Sherlock Series 4. And is Sarah Palin coming to The View ?!

Tue, 1 July 2014 DVD Verdict 1516 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 30 Michael is underwhelmed by The Lego Movie , Melissa thrills to Eddie Izzard live and on stage. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Shia LaBeouf loses his mind, yet again. Gary Oldman shoots himself in the foot and then sticks it in his mouth. Seth McFarlane gives LeVar Burton $1 Million for the reboot of Reading Rainbow . Changing perspectives through #LikeAGirl. Diane Sawyer's retirement signals the death of network nightly news. And Doctor Who returns with new episodes August 23. Direct download: 1516.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:27pm EST

Michael is underwhelmed by The Lego Movie , Melissa thrills to Eddie Izzard live and on stage. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Shia LaBeouf loses his mind, yet again. Gary Oldman shoots himself in the foot and then sticks it in his mouth. Seth McFarlane gives LeVar Burton $1 Million for the reboot of Reading Rainbow . Changing perspectives through #LikeAGirl. Diane Sawyer's retirement signals the death of network nightly news. And Doctor Who returns with new episodes August 23.

Thu, 26 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1515 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 23 Melissa crosses The Bridge for 21 Jump Street , as Michael gets all up in the ass of summer theatre. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Looper 's Rian Johnson is the future of Star Wars , The Wachowski's get a Netflix series, Vincent D'Onofrio is The Kingpin in Marvel's Daredevil series, Cameron Crowe and JJ Abrams bring Roadies to Showtime, and Universal delays the next Bourne film to bring Matt Damon back into the fold. Direct download: 1515.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:32am EST

Melissa crosses The Bridge for 21 Jump Street , as Michael gets all up in the ass of summer theatre. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Film, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Looper 's Rian Johnson is the future of Star Wars , The Wachowski's get a Netflix series, Vincent D'Onofrio is The Kingpin in Marvel's Daredevil series, Cameron Crowe and JJ Abrams bring Roadies to Showtime, and Universal delays the next Bourne film to bring Matt Damon back into the fold.

Wed, 18 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1513 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 16 Melissa chain smokes ABC's Scandal , as Michael suffers shell shock from the brilliance of Edge of Tomorrow . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Ruby Dee and Casey Kasem. Harrison Ford's Episode VII injury will sideline him 6-8 weeks for surgical recovery. Mary Steenburgen joins Orange is the New Black for Season 3. A ton of casting news. And Sonic the Hedgehog gets a movie?! Direct download: 1513.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:08pm EST

Melissa chain smokes ABC's Scandal , as Michael suffers shell shock from the brilliance of Edge of Tomorrow . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of Ruby Dee and Casey Kasem. Harrison Ford's Episode VII injury will sideline him 6-8 weeks for surgical recovery. Mary Steenburgen joins Orange is the New Black for Season 3. A ton of casting news. And Sonic the Hedgehog gets a movie?!

Wed, 11 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1510 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 9 Melissa basks in the glow of the Tonys, while Disney's Maleficent was not at all what Michael was expecting. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. The Wachowski's latest film is in trouble. Marvel's Ant-Man gets yet another new director. Denzel Washington plans to remake The Magnificent Seven Josh Trank gets his own Star Wars spinoff. And JJ Abrams begs fans to stop leaking Episode VII spoilers. Direct download: 1510.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:19am EST

Melissa basks in the glow of the Tonys, while Disney's Maleficent was not at all what Michael was expecting. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. The Wachowski's latest film is in trouble. Marvel's Ant-Man gets yet another new director. Denzel Washington plans to remake The Magnificent Seven Josh Trank gets his own Star Wars spinoff. And JJ Abrams begs fans to stop leaking Episode VII spoilers.

Tue, 3 June 2014 DVD Verdict 1507 - Entertainment Docket for Week of June 2 Melissa puts a cork in Hannibal , The Good Wife , and Glee for the season, as Michael is mesmerized by Bryan Singer's X-Men: Days of Future Past . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Books, and Music. Levar Burton is overwhelmed by fan support for the new Reading Rainbow . Gareth Edwards is given the first Star Wars spinoff movie. Charlie Cox is the new Daredevil . Rhys Ifans is Johnny Depp's father in Alice in Wonderland 2 . Roland Emmerich reboots Stargate as a film trilogy. James Cameron gets Cirque du Soleil to create an Avatar stage show. Direct download: 1507.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:00pm EST

Melissa puts a cork in Hannibal , The Good Wife , and Glee for the season, as Michael is mesmerized by Bryan Singer's X-Men: Days of Future Past . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Books, and Music. Levar Burton is overwhelmed by fan support for the new Reading Rainbow . Gareth Edwards is given the first Star Wars spinoff movie. Charlie Cox is the new Daredevil . Rhys Ifans is Johnny Depp's father in Alice in Wonderland 2 . Roland Emmerich reboots Stargate as a film trilogy. James Cameron gets Cirque du Soleil to create an Avatar stage show.

Tue, 27 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1501 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 26 Melissa dines with Jon Favreau's Chef , as Michael falls under the hypnotic spell of Punchdrunk's Sleep No More . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music. Creative shakeups in the Marvel Cinematic Universe make fans nervous. Pixar unveils details of their next film. Wet Hot American Summer may be Netflix's next original series. And Quentin Tarantino looks to create a TV miniseries from unused Django Unchained footage. Direct download: 1501.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:18pm EST

Melissa dines with Jon Favreau's Chef , as Michael falls under the hypnotic spell of Punchdrunk's Sleep No More . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Film, Television, Books, and Music. Creative shakeups in the Marvel Cinematic Universe make fans nervous. Pixar unveils details of their next film. Wet Hot American Summer may be Netflix's next original series. And Quentin Tarantino looks to create a TV miniseries from unused Django Unchained footage.

Tue, 20 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1499 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 19 Melissa celebrates at the Wildflower Music Festival, as Michael revels in the magic of Gareth Edward's Godzilla . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of legendary cinematographer Gordon Willis. Playing a quick game of "Where's Casey Kasem?" Back from the dead with new projects are Michael Jackson and River Phoenix. Harrison Ford returns to the world of Blade Runner . And David Lynch gives us 90 minutes of unseen Twin Peaks . Direct download: 1499.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:51am EST

Melissa celebrates at the Wildflower Music Festival, as Michael revels in the magic of Gareth Edward's Godzilla . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Mourning the loss of legendary cinematographer Gordon Willis. Playing a quick game of "Where's Casey Kasem?" Back from the dead with new projects are Michael Jackson and River Phoenix. Harrison Ford returns to the world of Blade Runner . And David Lynch gives us 90 minutes of unseen Twin Peaks .

Tue, 13 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1496 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 12 It's Marvelific madness, as Melissa thrills to Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Michael suffers through The Amazing Spider-man 2 . Plus! A rundown of the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. The television powers-that-be unveil their plans for the 2014-15 season. Hugh Jackman getting busy with TWO new Wolverine movies shooting back-to-back. And Frozen 's Elsa arrives on Once Upon a Time . Direct download: 1496.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:26am EST

It's Marvelific madness, as Melissa thrills to Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Michael suffers through The Amazing Spider-man 2 . Plus! A rundown of the latest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. The television powers-that-be unveil their plans for the 2014-15 season. Hugh Jackman getting busy with TWO new Wolverine movies shooting back-to-back. And Frozen 's Elsa arrives on Once Upon a Time .

Tue, 6 May 2014 DVD Verdict 1492 - Entertainment Docket for Week of May 5 Melissa spends time in The Writers' Room , as Michael thrills to newly discovered episodes from the Patrick Troughton era of Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, as well as film, television, music, and books; Mourning the loss of actor Bob Hoskins; celebrating the return of Luke, Leia, and Han for Star Wars: Episode VII ; Matt Smith headlines the new Terminator franchise; Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley; and Fox is giving us a live production of Grease , whether we want it or not! Direct download: 1492.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:56am EST

Melissa spends time in The Writers' Room , as Michael thrills to newly discovered episodes from the Patrick Troughton era of Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, as well as film, television, music, and books; Mourning the loss of actor Bob Hoskins; celebrating the return of Luke, Leia, and Han for Star Wars: Episode VII ; Matt Smith headlines the new Terminator franchise; Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley; and Fox is giving us a live production of Grease , whether we want it or not!

Mon, 28 April 2014 DVD Verdict 1488 - Entertainment Docket for Week of April 28 After finishing up Psych: Season 8 , Melissa spends an evening with The Kids in the Hall LIVE! , as Michael relives the glory days of Batman: The Animated Series . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Redbox, Movies, TV, and Books. Disney and LucasFilm gear up for an exciting May the 4th , Warner Bros. cements Zack Snyder as the architect of their DC cinematic universe, Chelsea Handler beds Netflix, the X-Men may be coming to Fox TV, and Roberto Orci is lobbying to direct Star Trek 3 . (Please God no!) Direct download: 1488.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:56pm EST

After finishing up Psych: Season 8 , Melissa spends an evening with The Kids in the Hall LIVE! , as Michael relives the glory days of Batman: The Animated Series . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Redbox, Movies, TV, and Books. Disney and LucasFilm gear up for an exciting May the 4th , Warner Bros. cements Zack Snyder as the architect of their DC cinematic universe, Chelsea Handler beds Netflix, the X-Men may be coming to Fox TV, and Roberto Orci is lobbying to direct Star Trek 3 . (Please God no!)

Mon, 21 April 2014 DVD Verdict 1484 - Entertainment Docket for Week of April 21 Melissa samples WGN's Salem , as Michael thrills to Captain America: Winter Soldier . Plus! A rundown of the newest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Bryan Singer is just the tip of the iceberg in the latest Hollywood sex scandal. Lindsay Lohan claims she miscarried the child of an A-list celebrity. Saturday Night Live gets a 3-hour primetime 40th Anniversary special Direct download: 1484.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:02pm EST

Melissa samples WGN's Salem , as Michael thrills to Captain America: Winter Soldier . Plus! A rundown of the newest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Bryan Singer is just the tip of the iceberg in the latest Hollywood sex scandal. Lindsay Lohan claims she miscarried the child of an A-list celebrity. Saturday Night Live gets a 3-hour primetime 40th Anniversary special

Sun, 20 April 2014 DVD Verdict 1483 - Entertainment Docket for Week of April 14 Melissa samples the Dallas International Film Festival, as Michael desperately tries to Escape From Tomorrow . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; David Letterman retires and Stephen Colbert is named his successor; Battlestar Galactica comes to the big screen; Harrison Ford is excited for the Blade Runner sequel; David Duchovny tracks down Charles Manson; and Wil Wheaton gets his own TV series. Direct download: 1483.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:02pm EST

Melissa samples the Dallas International Film Festival, as Michael desperately tries to Escape From Tomorrow . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; David Letterman retires and Stephen Colbert is named his successor; Battlestar Galactica comes to the big screen; Harrison Ford is excited for the Blade Runner sequel; David Duchovny tracks down Charles Manson; and Wil Wheaton gets his own TV series.

Mon, 31 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1477 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 31 Melissa experiences filmmaking from the front lines, as Michael watches bootleg Broadway production videos on YouTube. A rundown of the week's newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Ryan Gosling does Busby Berkeley. JK Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts" gets a trilogy. Warner Bros is pulling the trigger on a Justice League franchise. And Frozen becomes the top grossing animated film of all-time. Direct download: 1477.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:37am EST

Melissa experiences filmmaking from the front lines, as Michael watches bootleg Broadway production videos on YouTube. A rundown of the week's newest releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Ryan Gosling does Busby Berkeley. JK Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts" gets a trilogy. Warner Bros is pulling the trigger on a Justice League franchise. And Frozen becomes the top grossing animated film of all-time.

Tue, 25 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1475 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 24 Melissa hangs out with The Croods , as Michael finds himself Saving Mr. Banks . A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! How Noah became an action flick, Mourning the death of character actor James Rebhorn, Figuring out how to make a John Belushi biopic, Teasing out the plot of Bryan Singer's next two X-Men movies, and Deepening the impact of the expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Direct download: 1475.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:25am EST

Melissa hangs out with The Croods , as Michael finds himself Saving Mr. Banks . A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! How Noah became an action flick, Mourning the death of character actor James Rebhorn, Figuring out how to make a John Belushi biopic, Teasing out the plot of Bryan Singer's next two X-Men movies, and Deepening the impact of the expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Tue, 18 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1472 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 17 Melissa struggles to watch the Veronica Mars movie. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! We mourn the passing of comedian David Brenner; Overdosing on Muppets; Hollywood's perverse infatuation with young adult action/adventure franchises; Star Wars Episode VII casting kicks into high gear; and why the Fantastic Four reboot is Doomed. Direct download: 1472.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 4:59am EST

Melissa struggles to watch the Veronica Mars movie. A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! We mourn the passing of comedian David Brenner; Overdosing on Muppets; Hollywood's perverse infatuation with young adult action/adventure franchises; Star Wars Episode VII casting kicks into high gear; and why the Fantastic Four reboot is Doomed.

Wed, 12 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1469 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 10 As Melissa closes the book on Breaking Bad , Michael gets excited for what the future of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. holds. Running down the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Bryan Cranston does LBJ; President Obama goes between Two Ferns; Dan Harmon joins forces with Mitch Hurwitz on a new TV project; Sylvan Chomet does an intro for The Simpsons ; Fox's Gotham casts its teen Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle; and Leatherface gets 4k facelift for the 40th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre . Direct download: 1469.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:38am EST

As Melissa closes the book on Breaking Bad , Michael gets excited for what the future of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. holds. Running down the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Bryan Cranston does LBJ; President Obama goes between Two Ferns; Dan Harmon joins forces with Mitch Hurwitz on a new TV project; Sylvan Chomet does an intro for The Simpsons ; Fox's Gotham casts its teen Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle; and Leatherface gets 4k facelift for the 40th anniversary of Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre .

Mon, 3 March 2014 DVD Verdict 1466 - Entertainment Docket for Week of March 3 Melissa and Michael recover from Oscars overload, as they run down what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Paramount bows to religious pressure on Noah , Vincent D'Onofrio is Jurassic World 's bad guy, Jeff Goldblum brings back David Levinson for Independence Day sequel, Adam McKay says he's done with Anchorman , a wedding for That '70s Show 's Jackie and Michael, and the selfie that broke Twitter. Direct download: 1466.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:51am EST

Melissa and Michael recover from Oscars overload, as they run down what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books. Plus! Paramount bows to religious pressure on Noah , Vincent D'Onofrio is Jurassic World 's bad guy, Jeff Goldblum brings back David Levinson for Independence Day sequel, Adam McKay says he's done with Anchorman , a wedding for That '70s Show 's Jackie and Michael, and the selfie that broke Twitter.

Tue, 25 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1463 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 24 Melissa flies high with Cirque du Soleil , as Michael catches up on his Olympic events. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; who's to blame when a death occurs on set; Heroes returns to NBC in 2015; everyone is talking about Guardians of the Galaxy ; and Fox goes off the rails casting their Fantastic Four reboot. Direct download: 1463.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:24am EST

Melissa flies high with Cirque du Soleil , as Michael catches up on his Olympic events. Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; who's to blame when a death occurs on set; Heroes returns to NBC in 2015; everyone is talking about Guardians of the Galaxy ; and Fox goes off the rails casting their Fantastic Four reboot.

Tue, 18 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1460 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 17 Melissa immerses herself in the Winter Olympics, as Michael takes a double hit of Percy Jackson . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; a week full of celebrity deaths; two high profile announcements in the gay community; and Fox loads the deck for its Batman prequel series Gotham . Direct download: 1460.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:08pm EST

Melissa immerses herself in the Winter Olympics, as Michael takes a double hit of Percy Jackson . Plus! A rundown of the latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; a week full of celebrity deaths; two high profile announcements in the gay community; and Fox loads the deck for its Batman prequel series Gotham .

Tue, 11 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1457 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 10 Melissa goes to the Winter Olympics (not really), as Michael spends another season with Sherlock . Plus! Valentine's Day at your local multiplex; a rundown of the latest new releases to DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; remembering Phillip Seymour Hoffmann; the legend of Shia LaBeouf grows; trying Woody Allen in the court of public opinion; law enforcement gets Bieber fever; and Johnny Depp gets himself a new film franchise. Direct download: 1457.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:33am EST

Melissa goes to the Winter Olympics (not really), as Michael spends another season with Sherlock . Plus! Valentine's Day at your local multiplex; a rundown of the latest new releases to DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; remembering Phillip Seymour Hoffmann; the legend of Shia LaBeouf grows; trying Woody Allen in the court of public opinion; law enforcement gets Bieber fever; and Johnny Depp gets himself a new film franchise.

Mon, 3 February 2014 DVD Verdict 1454 - Entertainment Docket for Week of February 3 Melissa journeys to the Top of the Lake , as Michael juggles a hectic theatrical schedule. Plus! A rundown of the newest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; arguing the latest casting news for Batman vs. Superman ; the latest fallout surrounding Woody Allen's personal life; how and when to legally promote your Oscar nomination; Disney gives life to a live-action Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers film; and JK Rowling regrets setting up Ron and Hermione. Direct download: 1454.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:51pm EST

Melissa journeys to the Top of the Lake , as Michael juggles a hectic theatrical schedule. Plus! A rundown of the newest arrivals on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; arguing the latest casting news for Batman vs. Superman ; the latest fallout surrounding Woody Allen's personal life; how and when to legally promote your Oscar nomination; Disney gives life to a live-action Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers film; and JK Rowling regrets setting up Ron and Hermione.

Tue, 28 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1449 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 27 Melissa spends time in bed with female serial killers, as Michael relives the first two seasons of Sherlock . Plus! A rundown of latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; the zombie comedy to end all zombie comedies; what happens at the Grammys stays at the Grammys; Quentin Tarantino goes to war with Gawker; Justin Bieber won't be deported; and Bill Cosby returns to prime time. Direct download: 1449.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:07pm EST

Melissa spends time in bed with female serial killers, as Michael relives the first two seasons of Sherlock . Plus! A rundown of latest new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; the zombie comedy to end all zombie comedies; what happens at the Grammys stays at the Grammys; Quentin Tarantino goes to war with Gawker; Justin Bieber won't be deported; and Bill Cosby returns to prime time.

Mon, 20 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1445 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 20 Melissa opens your eyes to the magic of Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters and Guilt Trip , while Michael extols the virtues of the Great American Trailer Park Musical . Plus! A rundown of what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Movies, TV, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Books, and Music; Kevin Hart steals the box office; Aaron Eckhart does Frankenstein in the Underworld; Criterion gives love to a classic madcap comedy; Superman, Captain Jack, and Luke Skywalker delay their next adventures; Marvel spins off Captain America for television; and Biff! Bam! Pow! comes to DVD in 2014. Direct download: 1445.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:27am EST

Melissa opens your eyes to the magic of Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters and Guilt Trip , while Michael extols the virtues of the Great American Trailer Park Musical . Plus! A rundown of what's new this week on DVD, Blu-ray, Movies, TV, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Books, and Music; Kevin Hart steals the box office; Aaron Eckhart does Frankenstein in the Underworld; Criterion gives love to a classic madcap comedy; Superman, Captain Jack, and Luke Skywalker delay their next adventures; Marvel spins off Captain America for television; and Biff! Bam! Pow! comes to DVD in 2014.

Mon, 13 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1440 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 13 Melissa dusts off her Golden Globes for the Hollywood Foreign Press, as Michael revisits the glory days of Tom Baker's Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; JJ Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan refocus Star Wars Episode VII as a passing of the torch between the original trilogy and the next generation; Stallone wants Justin Bieber for Expendables 4 ; Tarantino hard at work on The Hateful Eight ; and WGN America hires Lee Daniels, Wes Craven, and Michael Cera to direct The Ten Commandments anthology?! Direct download: 1440.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:38am EST

Melissa dusts off her Golden Globes for the Hollywood Foreign Press, as Michael revisits the glory days of Tom Baker's Doctor Who . Plus! A rundown of the week's new releases on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, Movies, TV, Music, and Books; JJ Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan refocus Star Wars Episode VII as a passing of the torch between the original trilogy and the next generation; Stallone wants Justin Bieber for Expendables 4 ; Tarantino hard at work on The Hateful Eight ; and WGN America hires Lee Daniels, Wes Craven, and Michael Cera to direct The Ten Commandments anthology?!

Mon, 6 January 2014 DVD Verdict 1436 - Entertainment Docket for Week of January 6 Melissa gets dirty in the New Year with Anchorman 2 and American Hustle , as Michael goes high-brow with August: Osage County . Plus! A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; Steven Seagal and Clay Aiken get political; Julian Fellows declares an end to Downton Abbey ; Audrina Patridge confesses The Hills was fake (Shocking!); and Shia LaBeouf is still a douchebag. Direct download: 1436.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST

Melissa gets dirty in the New Year with Anchorman 2 and American Hustle , as Michael goes high-brow with August: Osage County . Plus! A rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, Hulu, Movies, Music, and Books; Steven Seagal and Clay Aiken get political; Julian Fellows declares an end to Downton Abbey ; Audrina Patridge confesses The Hills was fake (Shocking!); and Shia LaBeouf is still a douchebag.

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.

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 .

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!

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!

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

Mon, 3 June 2013 DVD Verdict 1329 - Entertainment Docket for June 3 Melissa savors the remains of Arrested Development and licks her chops for the final season of Dexter , while Michael takes a bullet by sitting through M. Night Shyamalan's painfully predictable After Earth . Plus! Pondering the mystery that is John Cusack's career; Rednecks get their own version of Survivor ; Barenaked Ladies release a new album, still without Steven Page; Remembering Jean Stapleton; Matt Smith exits Doctor Who ; Dan Harmon returns as Community showrunner; Sam Mendes is planning to direct the next two bond films as one big story; Amanda Bynes may in fact be schizophrenic; and Michael Douglas' cancer was caused by giving the ladies too much love. Direct download: 1329.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:46pm EST

Melissa savors the remains of Arrested Development and licks her chops for the final season of Dexter , while Michael takes a bullet by sitting through M. Night Shyamalan's painfully predictable After Earth . Plus! Pondering the mystery that is John Cusack's career; Rednecks get their own version of Survivor ; Barenaked Ladies release a new album, still without Steven Page; Remembering Jean Stapleton; Matt Smith exits Doctor Who ; Dan Harmon returns as Community showrunner; Sam Mendes is planning to direct the next two bond films as one big story; Amanda Bynes may in fact be schizophrenic; and Michael Douglas' cancer was caused by giving the ladies too much love.

Mon, 27 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1324 - Entertainment Docket for May 27 Melissa attends the Bluth family reunion, as Michael discovers that love cures the zombie plague in Warm Bodies . Plus! Will Smith returns to the summer movie scene, Jesse Eisenberg continues his depressingly mopey ways, Sharing the love for Whoopi Goldberg's Jumpin' Jack Flash , Strap yourself in for the summer TV season, Reaper gets a reunion special on FearNET, Alice in Chains unveils a new album, Steven Soderbergh develops a series for Cinemax, Will Forte is writing a sequel to MacGruber , Jimmy Kimmel and the naked Bea Arthur painting, celebrity Twitter wars, and Amanda Bynes is intent on becoming the craziest person on the planet. Direct download: 1324.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:02pm EST

Melissa attends the Bluth family reunion, as Michael discovers that love cures the zombie plague in Warm Bodies . Plus! Will Smith returns to the summer movie scene, Jesse Eisenberg continues his depressingly mopey ways, Sharing the love for Whoopi Goldberg's Jumpin' Jack Flash , Strap yourself in for the summer TV season, Reaper gets a reunion special on FearNET, Alice in Chains unveils a new album, Steven Soderbergh develops a series for Cinemax, Will Forte is writing a sequel to MacGruber , Jimmy Kimmel and the naked Bea Arthur painting, celebrity Twitter wars, and Amanda Bynes is intent on becoming the craziest person on the planet.

Tue, 21 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1319 - Entertainment Docket for May 20 Melissa savors the flavors of Bryan Fuller's Hannibal , as Michael vents his spoiler free frustrations with Star Trek Into Darkness . Plus! New DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, and Hulu releases; Your roadmap to the end of the 2012-13 television season; Steppenwolf could lose their Tony nominations; Christopher Nolan may direct the next James Bond; Stallone calls on Mickey Rourke, Jackie Chan, and Wesley Snipes for Expendables 3 , Joss Whedon confirms Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch for Avengers 2 , and SNL says goodbye to Bill Hader's Stefan. Direct download: 1319.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:09am EST

Melissa savors the flavors of Bryan Fuller's Hannibal , as Michael vents his spoiler free frustrations with Star Trek Into Darkness . Plus! New DVD, Blu-ray, Redbox, Netflix, and Hulu releases; Your roadmap to the end of the 2012-13 television season; Steppenwolf could lose their Tony nominations; Christopher Nolan may direct the next James Bond; Stallone calls on Mickey Rourke, Jackie Chan, and Wesley Snipes for Expendables 3 , Joss Whedon confirms Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch for Avengers 2 , and SNL says goodbye to Bill Hader's Stefan.

Tue, 14 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1316 - Entertainment Docket for May 13 As Melissa expresses her love for Shane Black's IRON MAN 3 , Michael reacquaints himself with an older grumpier Arnold Schwarzengger. Plus! The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas comes to home video, Netflix runs silent, Hulu offers a feast of bad movies, Barbara Walters retires, Fox creates a 24 event series, Seth Meyers succeeds Jimmy Fallon, JJ Abrams shoots Star Wars: Episode VII in the UK, and running down network TV cancellations and renewals. Direct download: 1316.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 8:37pm EST

As Melissa expresses her love for Shane Black's IRON MAN 3 , Michael reacquaints himself with an older grumpier Arnold Schwarzengger. Plus! The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas comes to home video, Netflix runs silent, Hulu offers a feast of bad movies, Barbara Walters retires, Fox creates a 24 event series, Seth Meyers succeeds Jimmy Fallon, JJ Abrams shoots Star Wars: Episode VII in the UK, and running down network TV cancellations and renewals.

Mon, 6 May 2013 DVD Verdict 1311 - Entertainment Docket for May 6 Melissa catches up on TV season finales, as Michael keeps on acting. Plus! Iron Man 3 blitzes the box office, Baz Luhrmann's garish The Great Gatsby arrives in style, Eli Roth is trapped in an underground Chilean nightclub, Steve McQueen makes his Great Escape in HD, Bryan Singer ties up the loose ends of Fox's X-Men franchise, Marvel confirms Doctor Strange will kick off "Phase 3," Al Pacino's creative dispute leaves Universal scrambling, Mr. Rogers gets a biopic, while Brad and Angie agree to get hitched. Direct download: 1311.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:01pm EST

Melissa catches up on TV season finales, as Michael keeps on acting. Plus! Iron Man 3 blitzes the box office, Baz Luhrmann's garish The Great Gatsby arrives in style, Eli Roth is trapped in an underground Chilean nightclub, Steve McQueen makes his Great Escape in HD, Bryan Singer ties up the loose ends of Fox's X-Men franchise, Marvel confirms Doctor Strange will kick off "Phase 3," Al Pacino's creative dispute leaves Universal scrambling, Mr. Rogers gets a biopic, while Brad and Angie agree to get hitched.

Mon, 29 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1307 - Entertainment Docket for April 29 Melissa finally gets around to watching Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky , as Michael recovers from a crazy week of theatre. Iron Man 3 dominates the overseas box office. Jodie Foster's boobs arrive on Netflix Instant. Joss Whedon wraps filming on the S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot for ABC television. Bad Robot will bring Stephen King's 11/22/66 to cable. Clint Eastwood is too old for marriage drama. Hollywood forgot not to drink and drive. And Tom Brokaw nails the quote of the week. Direct download: 1307.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:30pm EST

Melissa finally gets around to watching Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky , as Michael recovers from a crazy week of theatre. Iron Man 3 dominates the overseas box office. Jodie Foster's boobs arrive on Netflix Instant. Joss Whedon wraps filming on the S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot for ABC television. Bad Robot will bring Stephen King's 11/22/66 to cable. Clint Eastwood is too old for marriage drama. Hollywood forgot not to drink and drive. And Tom Brokaw nails the quote of the week.

Tue, 23 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1304 - Entertainment Docket for April 22 Melissa get mistaken for Katherine Heigl. Michael reviews Dreamwork's latest The Croods . Tom Cruise still has bank, Rebel Wilson is still hilarious, Jeremy Piven does period BBC drama, Remembering the incomparable Jonathan Winters, Netflix debuts their original horror series, Hulu showcases early David Lynch, Fox gives Glee two more seasons, and Charlie Brown may just prove the death of 3D in Hollywood. Hurray! Direct download: 1304.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:18am EST

Melissa get mistaken for Katherine Heigl. Michael reviews Dreamwork's latest The Croods . Tom Cruise still has bank, Rebel Wilson is still hilarious, Jeremy Piven does period BBC drama, Remembering the incomparable Jonathan Winters, Netflix debuts their original horror series, Hulu showcases early David Lynch, Fox gives Glee two more seasons, and Charlie Brown may just prove the death of 3D in Hollywood. Hurray!

Tue, 9 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1296 - Entertainment Docket for April 8 In this super-sized episode covering the next two weeks of entertainment, Michael voices his frustration over BBC's neglecting the significance of Donna Noble as a Doctor Who companion, while Melissa reviews the Netflix release of Shane Carruth's Sundance favorite Primer . Plus! Remembering the amazing Roger Ebert; Orlando Bloom makes his Broadway debut; Kellan Lutz is the new Hercules ; Rob Zombie offers us a vinyl record from Hell; Repo Man gets a Criterion Blu-ray; the Bond girls get their own documentary; questioning whether you can be an A-list action hero, pop star, or rapper is you are openly gay; Justin Bieber brings the Norway educational system to a halt; and Jada Pinkett reveals she and Will Smith have an open marriage. Direct download: 1296.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 9:21pm EST

In this super-sized episode covering the next two weeks of entertainment, Michael voices his frustration over BBC's neglecting the significance of Donna Noble as a Doctor Who companion, while Melissa reviews the Netflix release of Shane Carruth's Sundance favorite Primer . Plus! Remembering the amazing Roger Ebert; Orlando Bloom makes his Broadway debut; Kellan Lutz is the new Hercules ; Rob Zombie offers us a vinyl record from Hell; Repo Man gets a Criterion Blu-ray; the Bond girls get their own documentary; questioning whether you can be an A-list action hero, pop star, or rapper is you are openly gay; Justin Bieber brings the Norway educational system to a halt; and Jada Pinkett reveals she and Will Smith have an open marriage.

Mon, 1 April 2013 DVD Verdict 1291 -- Entertainment Docket for April 1 Melissa and Michael compare and contrast Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant as Doctor Who . Plus! Previewing Stephen Sommers' Odd Thomas , honoring the memory of Richard Griffiths, creating a Chinese version of Iron Man 3 , rebooting Howard the Duck , critiquing Kim Kardashian's acting debut, and running down what you can expect to find this week in movies, TV, Blu-ray, DVD, books, music, and theatre. Direct download: 1291.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 11:55am EST

Melissa and Michael compare and contrast Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant as Doctor Who . Plus! Previewing Stephen Sommers' Odd Thomas , honoring the memory of Richard Griffiths, creating a Chinese version of Iron Man 3 , rebooting Howard the Duck , critiquing Kim Kardashian's acting debut, and running down what you can expect to find this week in movies, TV, Blu-ray, DVD, books, music, and theatre.

Mon, 25 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1287 - Entertainment Docket for March 25 Melissa sits Side-by-Side with Keanu Reeves, as Michael recalls the horrors of direct-to-DVD Disney sequels. Plus! A letter from a dying solider, animation continues to dominate the box office, Cartoon Network comes to Netflix, another new Tyler Perry movie, the future of Doctor Who , Tilda Swinton in a box, Mary Tyler Moore gets Hot in Cleveland , and Jay Leno is put out to pasture... again. Direct download: 1287.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:04pm EST

Melissa sits Side-by-Side with Keanu Reeves, as Michael recalls the horrors of direct-to-DVD Disney sequels. Plus! A letter from a dying solider, animation continues to dominate the box office, Cartoon Network comes to Netflix, another new Tyler Perry movie, the future of Doctor Who , Tilda Swinton in a box, Mary Tyler Moore gets Hot in Cleveland , and Jay Leno is put out to pasture... again.

Mon, 18 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1283 - Entertainment Docket for March 18 As Melissa revisits the various worlds of Aaron Sorkin, Michael immerses himself in the world of Tom Hooper's Les Miserables . Plus! Nic Cage is a neanderthal, Gerard Butler rescues the President, Christian Bale is Moses, Alan Thicke returns to sitcom television, and Rob Thomas' Veronica Mars is gifted new life by fans and Kickstarter. Direct download: 1283.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:17pm EST

As Melissa revisits the various worlds of Aaron Sorkin, Michael immerses himself in the world of Tom Hooper's Les Miserables . Plus! Nic Cage is a neanderthal, Gerard Butler rescues the President, Christian Bale is Moses, Alan Thicke returns to sitcom television, and Rob Thomas' Veronica Mars is gifted new life by fans and Kickstarter.

Mon, 11 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1279 - Entertainment Docket for March 11 While Michael is up to his eyeballs with theatre, Melissa begins dismembering the misplaced fandom for The Walking Dead . Plus! Oz dominates the box office, horny teens becoming Spring Breakers , a wealth of animation comes to Blu-ray, Chris Cooper will be the Green Goblin, Eddie Murphy is once again Axel Foley, Valerie Harper refuses to roll over to cancer, Star Trek Into Darkness gets a new trailer, and Kevin Smith begins work on Clerks III . Direct download: 1279.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:21pm EST

While Michael is up to his eyeballs with theatre, Melissa begins dismembering the misplaced fandom for The Walking Dead . Plus! Oz dominates the box office, horny teens becoming Spring Breakers , a wealth of animation comes to Blu-ray, Chris Cooper will be the Green Goblin, Eddie Murphy is once again Axel Foley, Valerie Harper refuses to roll over to cancer, Star Trek Into Darkness gets a new trailer, and Kevin Smith begins work on Clerks III .

Mon, 4 March 2013 DVD Verdict 1276 - Entertainment Docket for March 4 Michael and Melissa look back at the Oscars and the Visual Effects protest it created. Plus! Disney returns to Oz , Streaming Media dries up, trying to understand the drawing power of Duck Dynasty , the rebirth of Evil Dead , and the return Whose Line Is It Anyway? Direct download: 1276.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:54am EST

Michael and Melissa look back at the Oscars and the Visual Effects protest it created. Plus! Disney returns to Oz , Streaming Media dries up, trying to understand the drawing power of Duck Dynasty , the rebirth of Evil Dead , and the return Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Sun, 24 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1271 - Entertainment Docket for February 25 Melissa takes the Oscars to task for snubbing Ben Affleck, while Michael shovels 10 inches of New England snow and random entertainment industry bullshit. Plus! Twilight owns The Razzies, A Good Day to Die Hard tanks in week two, Jack slays all sorts of Giants, Barbie goes high brow, Bruce Willis inherits the mantle of Charles Bronson, James Marsden battles Ron Burgundy, and Megan Fox beds Michael Bay and the Turtles. Direct download: 1271.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:42pm EST

Melissa takes the Oscars to task for snubbing Ben Affleck, while Michael shovels 10 inches of New England snow and random entertainment industry bullshit. Plus! Twilight owns The Razzies, A Good Day to Die Hard tanks in week two, Jack slays all sorts of Giants, Barbie goes high brow, Bruce Willis inherits the mantle of Charles Bronson, James Marsden battles Ron Burgundy, and Megan Fox beds Michael Bay and the Turtles.

Mon, 18 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1266 - Entertainment Docket for February 18 Michael reacquaints himself with vintage Doctor Who , as Melissa gets Twitter-slapped by Kathy Najimy (@kathynajimy). Plus! Something's up with Netflix; CBS has paired Robin Williams with Sarah Michelle Gellar; River Phoenix returns to the big screen long after his death; Oscar Pistorius faces more challenges than just his legs; Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill sign on for Star Wars Episode VII ; and the trailer for Bryan Fuller's Hannibal brings horror to NBC. Direct download: 1266.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:16pm EST

Michael reacquaints himself with vintage Doctor Who , as Melissa gets Twitter-slapped by Kathy Najimy (@kathynajimy). Plus! Something's up with Netflix; CBS has paired Robin Williams with Sarah Michelle Gellar; River Phoenix returns to the big screen long after his death; Oscar Pistorius faces more challenges than just his legs; Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill sign on for Star Wars Episode VII ; and the trailer for Bryan Fuller's Hannibal brings horror to NBC.

Mon, 11 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1262 - Entertainment Docket for February 11 For as taken as Michael is revisiting Ridley Scott's Prometheus , Melissa is equally underwhelmed by the return of NBC's Community . Plus! It's A Good Day to Die Hard , Monty Python's Graham Chapman gets animated, Dame Shirley goes to the Oscars, Disney starts to expand the Star Wars universe, Marvel readies the Hulk for center stage, and Universal preps Dr. Seuss' Grinch and Cat for reboots. Direct download: 1262.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:00am EST

For as taken as Michael is revisiting Ridley Scott's Prometheus , Melissa is equally underwhelmed by the return of NBC's Community . Plus! It's A Good Day to Die Hard , Monty Python's Graham Chapman gets animated, Dame Shirley goes to the Oscars, Disney starts to expand the Star Wars universe, Marvel readies the Hulk for center stage, and Universal preps Dr. Seuss' Grinch and Cat for reboots.

Sun, 3 February 2013 DVD Verdict 1258 - Entertainment Docket for February 4 While Melissa dines with the elite of Downton Abbey , Michael is trampled by horses of Ben-Hur 's chariot. Plus! The rise of the zombie rom-com, Doctor Who Series 7 theories, Tom Cruise in 3D, Michael Bay streamlines the next Transformers trilogy, the X-Men battle the Sentinels, crossbreeding teen vampires with Harry Potter, vacationing at the Bates Motel , and the dumbest title for a movie sequel... ever. Direct download: 1258.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 7:47pm EST

While Melissa dines with the elite of Downton Abbey , Michael is trampled by horses of Ben-Hur 's chariot. Plus! The rise of the zombie rom-com, Doctor Who Series 7 theories, Tom Cruise in 3D, Michael Bay streamlines the next Transformers trilogy, the X-Men battle the Sentinels, crossbreeding teen vampires with Harry Potter, vacationing at the Bates Motel , and the dumbest title for a movie sequel... ever.

Mon, 28 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1253 - Entertainment Docket for January 28 As Melissa walks the comedic beaches of Malibu Country , Michael bathes in the blood of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained . Plus! Star Wars: Episode VII gets a director, Charlie Brown gets arrested, Barbara Walters contracts the chicken pox, and the world of cinema falls in love with Ben Affleck's Argo . Direct download: 1253.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 6:22pm EST

As Melissa walks the comedic beaches of Malibu Country , Michael bathes in the blood of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained . Plus! Star Wars: Episode VII gets a director, Charlie Brown gets arrested, Barbara Walters contracts the chicken pox, and the world of cinema falls in love with Ben Affleck's Argo .

Mon, 14 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1246 - Entertainment Docket for January 14 Melissa and Michael debrief and debunk The Golden Globe Awards and Oscar Nominations. Plus! Arnold Schwarzenegger attempts to regain his leading man status with Johnny Knoxville in tow. Uncovering the "sport" of beard growing. The new Arrested Development is not what it appears. Johnny Depp gets back into music. Jurassic Park 4 gets a release date. Pirates of the Caribbean 5 gets a writer. The SHIELD television series gains some clarity. Liza Minnelli joins the cast of Smash . And Showtime teases us as to whether or not this is the end for Dexter . Direct download: 1246.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 2:36pm EST

Melissa and Michael debrief and debunk The Golden Globe Awards and Oscar Nominations. Plus! Arnold Schwarzenegger attempts to regain his leading man status with Johnny Knoxville in tow. Uncovering the "sport" of beard growing. The new Arrested Development is not what it appears. Johnny Depp gets back into music. Jurassic Park 4 gets a release date. Pirates of the Caribbean 5 gets a writer. The SHIELD television series gains some clarity. Liza Minnelli joins the cast of Smash . And Showtime teases us as to whether or not this is the end for Dexter .

Mon, 7 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1241 - Entertainment Docket for January 7 While Melissa bathes in the blood of Battle Royale and the sweetness of Extract , Michael compares and contrasts the highs and lows of Paranorman and Frankenweenie . Plus! A review of The Hobbit , new life for Leatherface, Al Gore sells out to Al Jazeera, TV midseason gets underway, The Beatles movie Backbeat comes to the stage, Baby Biebs and the paparazzi menace, the NHL strike ends, and the Kim-ye baby conceived at The Vatican. Direct download: 1241.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 7:38am EST

While Melissa bathes in the blood of Battle Royale and the sweetness of Extract , Michael compares and contrasts the highs and lows of Paranorman and Frankenweenie . Plus! A review of The Hobbit , new life for Leatherface, Al Gore sells out to Al Jazeera, TV midseason gets underway, The Beatles movie Backbeat comes to the stage, Baby Biebs and the paparazzi menace, the NHL strike ends, and the Kim-ye baby conceived at The Vatican.

Tue, 1 January 2013 DVD Verdict 1237 -- Entertainment Docket for December 31 Melissa is blindsided by Looper , while Rise of the Guardians earns Michael's respect. Plus! Remembering Charles Durning and Jack Klugman, Leatherface vs. Clint Eastwood's son, Matt Damon goes frakking for natural gas, Verdict impresses the Cronenberg faithful, Arrested Development: Season 4 gets a premiere date, Walking Dead loses a another showrunner, and Kanye West / Kim Kardashian are spawning. Perhaps 2013 is the year of the apocalypse. Direct download: 1237.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 3:32am EST

Melissa is blindsided by Looper , while Rise of the Guardians earns Michael's respect. Plus! Remembering Charles Durning and Jack Klugman, Leatherface vs. Clint Eastwood's son, Matt Damon goes frakking for natural gas, Verdict impresses the Cronenberg faithful, Arrested Development: Season 4 gets a premiere date, Walking Dead loses a another showrunner, and Kanye West / Kim Kardashian are spawning. Perhaps 2013 is the year of the apocalypse.

Mon, 17 December 2012 DVD Verdict 1230 - Entertainment Docket for December 17 Skyfall helps Melissa celebrate the career of Dame Judi Dench, as Michael is enchanted by Ang Lee's Life of Pi . Awards season gets underway with announcements for the Golden Globe and SAG nominations. The Hobbit breaks December box office records but is falling short of business and fan expectations. TV gears up for Christmas. Broadway remounts Pippin . TNT gives JR Ewing a funeral. Johnny Depp becomes a sentient supercomputer for Christopher Nolan. And despite a new trailer, we are no closer to uncovering the true identity of Benedict Cumberbatch's villain in Star Trek Into Darkness . Direct download: 1230.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 7:05pm EST

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

Mon, 10 December 2012 DVD Verdict 1226 -- Entertainment Docket for December 10 Melissa gets caught up on recent television, while Michael consumes cinematic Christmas classics in bits and pieces. The Hobbit is generating poor early reviews. The Girls operates in television's grey area. Netflix lands an exclusive contract with Disney. Time to revisit Amazon Prime instant video. Tragic death of a latin music superstar. Sean Bean coming to TNT. Kevin Smith gifts fans with Clerks III . Star Trek Into Darkness ' teaser trailer sends interweb speculation into hyperdrive. And singer James Taylor as Lincoln ?! Direct download: 1226.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:33pm EST

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

Tue, 4 December 2012 DVD Verdict 1221 - Entertainment Docket for December 3 Melissa returns from London to report differences in Spamalot 's West End production, while Michael revisits Glengarry Glen Ross . Plus! Judi Dench owns Skyfall , Danny Elfman does Bernard Herrmann, Patti Lupone does David Mamet, the sad demise of muppeteer Kevin Clash, Lawrence Kasdan returns to the Star Wars universe, DC's Justice League movie gets a supervillain, Cate Blanchett plays Lady Tremaine, and the plot for Star Trek Into Darkness is revealed. Direct download: 1221.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:54pm EST

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

Mon, 19 November 2012 DVD Verdict 1215 - Entertainment Docket for November 19 Melissa spends an evening on Avenue Q , as Michael explores unseen John Hughes. Plus! Glittery vampires kick James Bond to the curb. Collecting Doctor Who : The Next Generation. American Horror Story comes to Netflix. Brad Bird will NOT direct Star Wars Episode VII (neither will Ben Affleck). And Star Trek Into Darkness gives The Hobbit audiences a 9-minute IMAX preview. Direct download: 1215.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 10:31am EST

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

Mon, 12 November 2012 DVD Verdict 1211 - Entertainment Docket for November 12 Melissa endures the world of My Little Pony , while Michael Brave s Pixar's foray into the world of fairy tales. Plus! James Bond makes box office Skyfall , Glittering vampires do battle with Spielberg's Lincoln , a painful season of Lifetime/Hallmark holiday movies begins, and Star Wars: Episode VII gets a writer... and perhaps a director! Direct download: 1211.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 1:00pm EST

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

Mon, 5 November 2012 DVD Verdict 1208 - Entertainment Docket for November 5 As Melissa sees life from a zombie's perspective, Michael spends time with The Incredible Mel Brooks . Plus! Skyfall is this holiday season's international juggernaut, Cloud Atlas faces a box office disaster, Amazing Spider-man comes to DVD and Blu-ray, a little known Sesame Street Christmas resurfaces, George Lucas sells Lucasfilm and uses the profits to fund education initiatives, and steel yourself for a 12-hour Middle-Earth cinematic marathon. Direct download: 1208.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 12:07pm EST

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

Mon, 29 October 2012 DVD Verdict 1204 - Entertainment Docket for October 29 While Michael attempts to decipher The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas , Melissa spends her week in a series of dive bars. Plus! Nobody goes to the US box office, Hitchcock comes to Blu-ray, cult classics dominate Netflix, Matthew Vaughn abandons X-Men: Days of Future Past , Schwarzenegger returns to Conan , and our friend Steve quits Lindsay Lohan. Direct download: 1204.mp3 Category: docket -- posted at: 5:21pm EST

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

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