Archive for November, 2009
On Blu-Ray: Up 4 Disc Edition
Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson
Featuring Voices by Ed Asner, Bob Peterson, Delroy Lindo, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai
When I saw this Blu Ray reach my doorstep, I couldn’t wait to give it a spin. I loved it when I saw it in the theater, but would I love it as much the second time [...]
On Blu-Ray: Kevin Smith Collection
Directed By Kevin Smith
Starring Brian O’Halloran, Jason Mews, Kevin Smith, Joey Lauren Adams, Ben Affleck, Shannon Elizabeth, Eliza Dushku
Kevin Smith has become as important in the pop culture history books as all of his movies all together. I have to admit I actually appreciate him and his commentary on the world in general more than [...]
On DVD/Blu-Ray: Spread
Directed By: David Mackenzie
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Anne Heche, Margarita Levieva
Apparently this movie was originally called American Playboy which draws a comparison to the superb American Gigolo. This is no American Gigolo.
The Movie
Usually I can write these reviews with no problems. It’s easy really I just watch the movie and write how I feel about it. [...]
CineGeek Webcast Episode 89: Alan’s late, Ustream Experimenting, Thor, Avatar, Chuck and more!
There’s five of us this week as Tom joins us again to talk “unfriend” in the dictionary, Thor casting, the budget for James Cameron’s Avatar film and much more!
On Blu-Ray: Star Trek (2009)
Directed By J.J. Abrams
Starring Chris Pine, Zachery Quinto, Simon Pegg, Carl Urban, Eric Bana
I’m an unabashed Trek fan, so much so that I actually like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan more than the Star Wars films. With that said Empire Strikes Back is better than the rest of the Trek films. I wouldn’t [...]
In Comics: Dr. Horrible #1 (one-shot)
Written by Zack Whedon
Art by Joëlle Jones
Can Dr. Horrible still hold up without the singing (or the blogging)?
The Story
This one-shot is a heartwarming tale where a boy becomes a mad scientist. It covers the beginnings of our intrepid super villain, from young Billy’s inspiration for villainy to legendary first battles with Captain Hammer.
This book feels [...]
In Games: Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD Game
Developed by Scope Seven, Inc.
Produced by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
The Game
This game is based on movies 4-6 of the Harry Potter franchise (Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix and the Half-Blood Prince). That doesn’t really matter though. Most of the games are directional challenges and simple puzzles. Only a couple of challenges require previously [...]
Contest: Win Prizes from WWE Survivor Series
To celebrate the WWE Survivor Series on Pay Per View we have a fantastic prize pack to give away! Head on over to the official site ( http://bit.ly/4b9IRB) for for all Triple Threat match details!
The prizes:
1 Survivor Series anthology DVD - http://www.wweshop.com/item/survivor-series-anthology-vol-1-and-vol-2/search/50-05667
1 Survivor Series 2009 t-shirt – No Image Available Yet
1 DX Army Baseball Cap – http://www.wweshop.com/item/d-generation-x-army-baseball-cap/DX/02-00649
To be [...]
On Blu Ray: Monsters Inc.
Directed by Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee Unkrich
Featuring Voices by John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi
Oh, how do I love the Pixar? Let me count the ways….Finding Nemo, Toy Story 1 and 2, Up, The Incredibles, and Wall-e. Does Monsters Inc make that list? Monsters Inc was recently released on Blu Ray by [...]
On DVD/Blu-Ray: Nothing Like the Holidays
Directed By: Afredo De Villa
Starring: Luis Guzman, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Freddy Rodriguez
As a family ages the members get pulled in different directions. Every year it gets harder and harder to get everybody together. That’s what makes it so magical when everybody can make it back home for Christmas.
The Movie
Edy and Anna Rodriguez, [...]
