Posted in The Reel World by Gino Sassani on July 25th, 2015
“Don’t get hit too much.” Come on, it’s the fight game. Warren Zevon said it best when he told us the name of the game was to be hit and hit back. If Southpaw highlights anything about the fight game, it’s that basic principle. Director Antoine Fuqua makes sure that we see the physical toll […]
Posted in No Huddle by Archive Authors on July 19th, 2015
The Singularity Principle has two recognizable character actors, John Diehl (Miami Vice, The Shield, Escape From New York, Stripes) and William B. Davis (the smoking man from The X-Files), but is a low-budget Canadian production. It was filmed at the Canadian light source Synchrotron in Saskatoon, which adds considerably to its production value. It is […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on March 3rd, 2015
“Remember when our biggest problem was which Mayan to kill?” All good things come to an end, and all rides eventually reach their destination. It’s all come home for the gang at Sons of Anarchy, and you can believe that if anyone is left standing when it’s over, there will be scars. Kurt Sutter has […]
Posted in No Huddle by Brent Lorentson on August 11th, 2014
Many would agree that we are in the golden age of television, where the pedigree of the television drama has never been equaled in talent or scope of the stories we are seeing projected on our television sets night after night. As these stories have gotten bigger and bigger with every following year and season, […]
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on May 6th, 2014
“Let’s Be Careful Out There!” It started as a mid-season replacement on NBC and ended up anchoring NBC’s famous Thursday night lineup for seven years. In that time Hill Street Blues racked up enough awards to fill a lot of trophy cases. The face of television would be changed forever. There was nothing like it […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by J C on January 22nd, 2014
Location, location, location! The notion that a desirable geographic spot can make a huge difference isn’t exclusive to the world of real estate. Take, for instance, Crossing Lines. At first glance, the show fits comfortably alongside any number of American police procedurals that feature curiously attractive cops and a fresh set of dead bodies each […]
Posted in The Reel World by Gino Sassani on October 13th, 2013
“Try not to be distracted by the cleavage and the hairspray.” It all started out as a mock trailer written by Robert Rodriquez for the 2007 farce Grindhouse. The project combined such talents as Rodriquez, Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth, Rob Zombie and Edgar Wright. They were all fans of the 1970’s exploitation grindhouse films. You […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 4th, 2013
“Something happens at around 92 miles an hour — thunder-headers drown out all sound, engine vibrations travels at a heart’s rate, field of vision funnels into the immediate, and suddenly you’re not on the road, you’re in it. A part of it. Traffic, scenery, cops – just cardboard cutouts blowing over as you past. Sometimes […]
Posted in No Huddle by J C on July 16th, 2013
“You want to end this once and for all? Now’s your f—ing chance.” And with those words, spoken during the closing minutes of the fifth and final season premiere of Damages, Patty Hewes sets the stage for her ultimate showdown with protégé/frenemy/surrogate daughter Ellen Parsons. (As you can see, Patty also takes advantage of the fact that […]
Posted in No Huddle by Brent Lorentson on June 13th, 2013
“Are we in the meth business or the money business?” With the final episodes about to air in August, this doesn’t only end the run of a great TV show, but it also ends the run of a series that has been a staple in this golden age of television we are in. I don’t […]
Posted in No Huddle by Brent Lorentson on September 7th, 2012
“It’s times like this you need to think like a stoner.” It’s not every day you get the chance to say the quote above and apply it with conviction. But when you watch High School or any other “stoner” movie, you simply have to view them through smoke-filled glasses or the viewing experience will be […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 5th, 2012
“Ride into this world all alone. God takes your soul. You’re on your own. The crow flies straight, a perfect line on the devil’s back until you die. Gotta look this life in the eye”. If you’ve already read previous reviews, skip ahead to find out what’s new this season
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on June 28th, 2012
“The law was made by rich white people. Our job isn’t to follow the law. Our job is to make the law.” TNT brings us a different kind of legal drama with the first season of Franklin & Bash. These are a couple of young lawyers who don’t let the courtroom rules get in the […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 11th, 2011
“Cal Lightman sees the truth. It’s written all over your face. It’s also in your voice, your posture, the words you choose. Give him five minutes and 20 questions and he’ll know whether you went off to Argentina to cheat on your wife, lied about a well-timed stock sale, or murdered a one-night stand.” I […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 9th, 2011
“Ride into this world all alone. God takes your soul. You’re on your own. The crow flies straight, a perfect line on the devil’s back until you die. Gotta look this life in the eye”. When these guys send a message, they don’t use Western Union.
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on August 10th, 2011
Though others might not share my same vision, I have had my share of serious cop movies and television shows. Every time I turn on the television, it seems like everybody wants authentic police work in the form of crime scene investigation, special victims unit, and even a SWAT team or two. Even though this […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on June 2nd, 2011
“People do not give it credence that a young girl could leave home and go off in the wintertime to avenge her father’s blood. But it did happen.” Just like the book that both this and the 1969 John Wayne film were taken from, the film opens with the sad story of a young girl […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on January 12th, 2011
I have never watched Little House on the Prairie, so I admit to having no frame of reference when I approached this set, which actually contains two separate made for television movies: Beyond The Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Beyond The Prairie: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues. Now, […]
Posted in News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on December 7th, 2010
Upcomingdiscs continues with our handy Holiday Guide. Once again we’ve come up with those special Blu-ray releases out there that will showcase your friend’s new Blu-ray player or high-definition television. With FOX/MGM we get into a couple of titles that are collections of classic films. These are the kind of releases that might be a […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on December 2nd, 2010
“Cal Lightman sees the truth. It’s written all over your face. It’s also in your voice, your posture, the words you choose. Give him five minutes and 20 questions and he’ll know whether you went off to Argentina to cheat on your wife, lied about a well-timed stock sale, or murdered a one-night stand.” I […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by David Annandale on November 4th, 2010
In 2024, the Earth’s ozone layer has been depleted (or so most assume), and life is protected by an electromagnetic shield designed by Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert). Eco-crusader Virginia Madsen, however, believes that the ozone layer has restored itself, and the corporation that runs the shield is maintaining it for its own purposes. Meanwhile, back […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 26th, 2010
A&E and History have combined for some of the best educational as well as entertaining programs over the years. Many of those shows have taken close looks at the various civilizations and empires throughout world history. Most of these shows take a look at these civilizations from the inside outward. We’re not talking the litany […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 7th, 2010
“Ride into this world all alone. God takes your soul. You’re on your own. The crow flies straight, a perfect line on the devil’s back until you die. Gotta look this life in the eye”. When these guys send a message, they don’t use Western Union.
Posted in 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 […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on June 15th, 2010
“My name is Michael Weston. I used to be a spy until, ‘you’ve got a burn notice’. When you’re burned, you’ve got nothing. No cash, no credit, no job history. You’re stuck in whatever city they decide to dump you in. You do whatever work comes your way. You rely on anyone who’s still talking […]
