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Podcasts by Gino Sassani on August 30th, 2010
Had a great chat today with Ed Douglas. Most of you know him as one of the masterminds behind the Midnight Syndicate Halloween music. You’ve heard their stuff on television and at haunted houses all across the country. He’s just released his second film as a director and writer. He’s collaborated with our friend, producer and f/x genius Robert Kurtzman for The Dead Matter. Check out what he had to say. Bang it here for the interview: Edward Douglas Interview
Check out some really cool web sites: The Dead Matter Movie Site: Dead Matter Check out some music at the official Midnight Syndicate Site
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Podcasts by Gino Sassani on August 27th, 2010
Tonight I had the great pleasure of spending about a half hour with Robert Angelo Masciantonio. He’s the director/writer/ and producer for Neighbor, which we recently reviewed. He was great fun to talk to. You can listen in on our chat. Simply bang it here for our Neighbor Interview.
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Podcasts by Gino Sassani on August 24th, 2010
On Monday Morning, it was my pleasure to chat with Carlos Brooks, director of Quid Pro Quo and Burning Bright which we recently reviewed here at Upcomingdiscs. Bang it here to listen in on our chat:
Carlos Brooks Interview
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Podcasts by Gino Sassani on August 17th, 2010
Last week I had the pleasure of talking to two new filmmakers. They’re the folks behind The Hanged Man, which we recently reviewed here on Upcomingdiscs. Join me for a chat with director Neil Weiss and writer/producer Glenn Hopper.
To hear the interview just bang it here: The Hanged Man Podcast
Then be sure to check out these websites:
Check out the Prequel material they talk about here: The Last Call Board
More info on the Prequel can be found here: Prequel Info
And check out some animated shorts here: Animation Projects
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on August 11th, 2010
NHL 11 Microtransactions, Pinball Wizards, and Kinect Does Sign Language? – Welcome to the column that is the best in the world at what it does (which is?) known as Dare to Play the Game.
I think I have Lips fever. (It is like cowbell fever but with less clanging) I’ve been playing the Lips games quite a bit. For some reason, I have flashbacks of college when all I did was visit smoky bars and sing songs.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on August 4th, 2010
Bungie Penalizes Ragequitters, Console Corporate Hacking, and Making Your Fable 3 Villager? – Welcome to the column that is the president of Ragejoiners of America known as Dare to Play the Game.
Most of you will be happy to know that I started a new game this week while finishing off some achievements for Marvel vs Capcom 2.
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Podcasts by Gino Sassani on July 28th, 2010
I had the chance to chat with Cyrus Nowrasteh on Tuesday Night. His recent film, The Stoning Of Soraya M. is one of the most unforgettable films you will ever see. I recently had the opportunity to review the film on Blu-ray and can personally attest to its power. What a pleasure it was to have this opportunity to talk to the man behind those startling images.
To hear my chat with Cyrus Nowrasteh simply bang it here: Cyrus Nowrasteh Interview
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Podcasts by Gino Sassani on July 28th, 2010
So, how is your weekend going? Mine started out with a conversation with horror writer/director William Malone. Malone created quite a few scares in his career with the likes of FeardotCom and the Masters Of Horror highlight Fair-Haired Child. Malone’s latest film is the impressive Parasomnia. I recently reviewed the film here at Upcomingdiscs on DVD. Malone was kind enough to arrange for me to get a Blu-ray, which I’ll talk about later.
Until then, enjoy a conversation with William Malone. Bang it here to listen in: William Malone Podcast
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on July 28th, 2010
Final Fantasy XIV ESRB Rating, Street Fighter X Tekken, and Jailbreaking is okay? – Welcome to the column that will be quite happy when streaking is determined to be socially and legally acceptable known as Dare to Play the Game.
Nothing to report on World of Warcraft this week, because I’m not playing. Yep, the extent of my Warcraft life this week was reading Arthas: Rise of the Lich King by Christie Golden and watching my wife play her Gnome Warrior (tank spec) named Ankletank.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on July 21st, 2010
Alternatives to Split Screen Multiplayer, Plants vs Zombies, and Centipede making a comeback? – Welcome to the column that would like to know what happened to their parachute pants known as Dare to Play the Game.
As of Saturday morning, I am officially done with World of Warcraft until Cataclysm drops. I’m played my priest mostly, completing some last minute heroics which included exalted status with the Kirin Tor as well as enough marks to get an epic neck piece.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on July 14th, 2010
Ubisoft and 3d, Big Ben in Madden, and 3ds can stop Piracy? – Welcome to the column that thinks you will find them a slasher…of prices known as Dare to Play the Game.
Welp, we are entering the last week of my WoW account until Cataclysm. After that, I’ll either be forced to play on my wife’s account or just cool it down for a while.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on July 7th, 2010
Eating Farmville, Manute Bol in NBA Jam, and a Call of Duty MMO? – Welcome to the column that caters to hobbits and gnomes who are addicted to Pixy Stix known as Dare to Play the Game.
Well, with a little bit of work I now have a gearscore that exceeds 2000 on my dwarf priest on World of Warcraft. In addition, he reached 5000 gold and purchased his epic flying.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on June 30th, 2010
Gaming with Criminals, Kinect is like Super Mario Bros & Mario Kart restores Vision? – Welcome to the column that will make you go blind if you don’t use both hands known as Dare to Play the Game.
Honestly, I didn’t do too much in the land de World of Warcraft. Mostly I gathered some Frost and Triumph emblems for my dwarf via Ahune (Mid-Summer Holiday boss) and a few heroics.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on June 23rd, 2010
Xbox Kinect Bowling, Sony Talks About 3DS & Microsoft pushes again for PC Gaming? – Welcome to the column that thinks 3d gaming needs a large slap of reality known as Dare to Play the Game.
I’m back for another week with more World of Warcraft gaming nonsense. As it turns out, I did play my dwarf priest some more but most of my weekend involved getting my troll rogue closer to 80.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on June 16th, 2010
Some E3 News, Summer of XBLA Arcade is back & What exactly is a Kinect? – Welcome to the column that will make the announcement at E3 that they write a gaming column every Wednesday known as Dare to Play the Game.
Well, I did it, finally. On Sunday, my Dwarf Priest finally reached level 80. Oddly enough, it was accomplished in Utgarde Pinnacle on the very last boss.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on June 9th, 2010
Lawsuits against Final Fantasy, Dungeon Siege 3 Info & Booth Babe restrictions? – Welcome to the column that is considering the idea of launching an expo called Gaming Pron 2011 featuring nothing but booth babes known as Dare to Play the Game.
All is better in World of Warcraft. After a second GM ticket and a lot more waiting, Sarah’s account is back for the most part. They restored Sarah’s 2 80’s, her 78 and my 75 rogue all in one piece from what I can tell.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on June 2nd, 2010
Prince of Persia Box Office, PSPGo still Sucks & Hidden Xbox 360 games? – Welcome to the column that had its pile of shame declared a national terrorist threat known as Dare to Play the Game.
Well there is some good news and some bad news this week in the land of the World of Warcraft. Good news, my dwarf shadow priest is level 79 and about half-way home to 80.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on May 26th, 2010
The Fall of the PSP, No German Violent Games Ban & Nintendo doesn’t make games for kids? – Welcome to the column that was two hundred columns in the making known as Dare to Play the Game.
I’m back from vacation, thanks for noticing. Thank you even if you didn’t notice, now quick you have 199 columns to read before you can enjoy this one (I have to get my hits somehow)
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on May 12th, 2010
Project Ten Dollar, 451 Weeks & Obama Doesn’t Know How to Work an XBox? – Welcome to the column that doesn’t know the first thing about politics but at least we are honest about it known as Dare to Play the Game.
I spent most of this week in between good ole World of Warcraft and Final Fight Double Impact. For Final Fight/Magic Sword, I took the time to beat each game (or in the case of Final Fight 3 times) at least once and get half of the achievements.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on May 5th, 2010
Fallout 3: New Vegas, Super Mario Crossover & When Will I Quit Gaming? – Welcome to the column that dares anybody to rip the controller from his cold dead hands known as Dare to Play the Game.
So, I looked at Tecmo Bowl Throwback all of last week and I simply could not bring myself to buy the darn thing. There is honestly only one reason why.
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on April 28th, 2010
Level Creation in Dante’s Inferno, Three Years of LOTR Online & ESRB isn’t good enough? – Welcome to the column that wishes to submit a new rating of C (for Crap) to the ESRB known as Dare to Play the Game.
I’ve been playing some fighting games lately. As some of you know, I’ve been collecting old xbox original games and came upon a complete copy of Dead or Alive 3 for $5.
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Podcasts by Gino Sassani on April 21st, 2010
Deadly Impact is a rather sweet new drama just released by MGM on April 20th. They’ll be a full review next week or so. We talked to director Robert Kurtzman. Next we had a very special treat when we talked to Sean Patrick Flanery about Deadly Impact. Of course, we also touched upon Young Indiana Jones and Boondock Saints.
To listen to my interview with Sean Patrick Flanery, Bang it here: Sean Patrick Flanery Interview
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Podcasts by Gino Sassani on April 21st, 2010
Howdy there friends.
I had a pretty sweet treat on Friday afternoon.
I got to spend 15 minutes on the phone with Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong.
You may or may not be aware that the boys have been back together. They’ve just released a new film, with more on the way.
You’ll get to see the review for the new film on Monday. It streets April 20th.
Listen to my interview with Tommy Chong Tommy Chong Interview
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Dare to Play the Game, News and Opinions by Michael Durr on April 21st, 2010
7-Eleven does Used Video Games, Call of Duty to broaden audience & Ubisoft says no to manuals? – Welcome to the column that tried printing up a manual to help you read more efficiently but then decided that would be counter-productive known as Dare to Play the Game.
I’m still unable to really start a game lately. But interestingly enough I did go back to one game in particular over the weekend and that was Marvel vs Capcom 2 on Xbox Live Arcade.
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Podcasts by Gino Sassani on April 20th, 2010
Deadly Impact is a rather sweet new drama just released by MGM on April 20th. They’ll be a full review next week or so. In the meantime, I had the chance to talk to a couple of folks involved in the film. The first was Robert Kurtzman, who directed the movie.
You may know Kurtzman for his extensive special effects work over the years. He’s worked with Freddy and Jason. His own film, Rage became somewhat of a surprise hit recently.
To listen to my interview with Robert Kurtzman, Bang it here: Robert Kurtzman Interview
