Archive for January, 2009
Get a Sneak Peak at Marvel’s New Avengers Epic Issue 50!
So The Skrull invasion is done and the Dark Reign has begun and it has not disappointed! What would happen if a series of happenstances allowed the Earth’s mightiest villains to take control of the planet? Wonder no more as Brian Michael Bendis kicks off a thrilling new ride in the Marvel Universe. Yes we [...]
On Blu-Ray: Friday the 13th Uncut
Directed by Sean Cunningham
Starring Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Kevin Bacon
Every era has at least one iconic character that represents the boogie man whether it’s Dracula, Frankenstein, Michael Myers, or Freddy Kruger. While there were a few in the 70’s and 80’s it’s hard to deny that through 80’s Jason Voorhees from the Friday [...]
On DVD: Breakfast at Tiffanys: Paramount’s Centennial Collection
Directed By: Blake Edwards
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Mickey Rooney, Buddy Epsen
This double disc set is the fifth movie in Paramount’s Centennial Collection and the fourth one featuring Audrey Hepburn. This time playing opposite George Peppard as Holly Golightly a young woman trying to get by in New York City.
The Movie
The [...]
Contest: Burn Notice Blowout! Win Michael’s Tech Pack!
BURN NOTICE, the hottest show last summer returns for its second season continuation with seven all new episodes on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 10/9c. BURN NOTICE is a sexy action-packed series starring Jeffrey Donovan (“Changeling”) as Michael Westen, a blacklisted spy who finds himself stranded in sun-soaked Miami without money, resources, or a clue [...]
On DVD: Funny Face Paramount’s Centennial Collection 4
Directed By: Stanley Donen
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Kay Thompson
Funny Face is number four in Paramount’s and the third featuring Audrey Hepburn. This fashion fantasy musical, the first of the series in color, finds Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire falling in love in Paris.
The Movie
The movie opens with a dilemma. Maggie Prescott, [...]
In Comics: Essex County Vol. 2 Ghost Stories
Written and Art by Jeff Lemire
Non-fiction has long been the realm of autobiographical tales. This is even true of graphic novels and comics. However, the mixture of fictional accounts of real life places is more rare. Interestingly enough, Jeff Lemire takes a route made famous by authors such as Stephen King [...]
On Blu-Ray: Zodiac Director’s Cut
Directed By David Fincher
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal
Wow, was I ticked off when I saw on the first DVD release of Zodiac an advertisement for bonus features that were to appear on the upcoming 2 disc edition of the film. Literally one of the bonus features on the disc was an ad [...]
Episode 50: The Scottish Rocket
This week the gang talks LOST, Watchmen, A 3-D Ride to Hell, new Image comics and they introduce a new segment, 60 Seconds ith The Scottish Rocket!
On Blu-Ray: Tommy Boy: Holy Schnike Edition-Blu Ray
Directed by Peter Segal
Starring Chris Farley, David Spade, Bo Derek, Brian Dennehy
Chris Farley is one of those actors that divides people: either you love him or you hate him. I am one those that saw that Chris Farley could be great if he is given strong comedic material. Tommy Boy is one of Chris Farley’s [...]
Contest: Get Prizes from The Beast!
“The Beast,” starring Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel, centers on an unorthodox but effective FBI veteran, Charles Barker (Swayze), who takes on a rookie partner, Ellis Dove (Fimmel), to train in his hard-edged and psychologically clever style of agenting. The mischievous veteran hazes his new partner as they work undercover, brilliantly manipulating situations, constantly [...]
