Pawn Stars: Volume Three
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 27th, 2011
“I’m Rick Harrison, and this is my pawn shop. I work here with my old man and my son, Big Hoss. Everything in here has a story … and a price. One thing I’ve learned after 21 years? You never know what is going to come through that door.”
Remember that PBS show where some old-stuff expert would come to your town and sift through a lot of junk that folks found in their basements or attics?
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Baseballs Greatest Games
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 27th, 2011
A while back we ran a contest where we gave away several discs that contained some of the most exciting games in baseball history. These games were released individually as full broadcasts on one DVD. Now A&E has decided to put the collection together in one special sweet baseball collection. Just in time for the dramatic end of this year’s World Series, you now have a chance to stretch more than that seventh inning. You can keep the baseball season going for as long as you like with these classic games.
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Bones: The Complete Sixth Season
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 27th, 2011
I can’t help it. Whenever I see David Boreanaz I can’t stop seeing the brooding vampire Angel. It’s not really his fault. This character couldn’t be farther from the Angel character, but that’s what I see. It’s also true that Bones, now entering its sixth season, has been around longer than Angel. It’s also very likely that he now has fans that aren’t even aware of that previous character. It has been quite a few years. I’m usually better at letting go of a character once the show has ended and the actor has moved on.
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Winnie the Pooh (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 26th, 2011
“Now this might be the room of any small boy, but it happens to belong to a boy named Christopher Robin, and like most small boys, Christopher Robin had toy animals to play with. And together they had many remarkable adventures in an enchanted place called The Hundred Acre Wood. But out of all of his animal friends, Christopher Robin’s very best friend was a bear called Winnie The Pooh.”
“Oh Bother”A.A. Milne was quite an eclectic writer. He wrote murder mysteries that even appeared on Alfred Hitchcock Presents. From that fertile mind would also come a place known as the Hundred Acre Wood.
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“31 Nights Of Terror” The Crow (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on October 26th, 2011
“People once believed that when someone dies, a crow carries their soul to the land of the dead. But sometimes, something so bad happens that a terrible sadness is carried with it and the soul can’t rest. Then sometimes, just sometimes, the crow can bring that soul back to put the wrong things right.”
OK, let me get this out of the way. The Crow was a vehicle for Brandon Lee, son of martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH PENELOPE CRUZ OF PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES
Posted in Random Fun by Gino Sassani on October 26th, 2011
Another new face in the Pirates franchise is Penelope Cruz who plays Angelica, the daughter of Blackbeard and Captain Jack’s old love. Together they set sail on the latest sea adventure. Continue reading for the full interview with Cruz:
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Top Shot: Reloaded, Season 2
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 26th, 2011
“Contestants are experienced marksmen operating on a closed course. Do not attempt this at home.”
So, just in case you have access to all kinds of firearms and a few spare acres to set up a range, you might want to think twice before trying to reproduce the challenges you’ll find in History’s latest reality show Top Shot. It’s part Survivor and part Big Brother with the added dimension of marksmanship. And, honestly, it’s quite a bit more compelling than either of those shows.
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America the Story of Us (Collector’s Edition)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 26th, 2011
“We are pioneers and trailblazers. We fight for freedom. We transform our dreams into the truth. Our struggles will become a nation.”
I was really looking forward to this release. From the moment I was made aware that it was going to be arriving here for review, I made a mental note to put it at the top of my viewing list. Fact is, I’m a history junkie, particularly American history. I taught the subject in AP and honors classes along with American Government and Law for over seven years. The History Channel is also one of my favorite places on the dial.
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Anaheim Angels 2002 World Series Collector’s Edition, The
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on October 25th, 2011
Even though I love the game, I have not watched too much baseball in the last few years. This goes double for games not involving the Philadelphia Phillies. I still keep up with it, still analyze the standings and box scores but for some reason I do not watch as many games as I wish too. The odd thing is when I get sets like the one I’m reviewing today, I am 100% excited. Perhaps it is because I have nothing vested in it. The games are already played, the result is already known, I can simply appreciate the game that way it is supposed to be. The magical game of baseball.
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“31 Nights Of Terror” Area 51
Posted in No Huddle by Archive Authors on October 25th, 2011
By Natasha Samreny
“Now don’t get me wrong, you’ll see very many impressive things on this tour. But there are no aliens to be found in Area 51.”
The general lies. There are aliens, and when they get loose the reporters are there to catch everything on camera. Good aliens, bad aliens, guns and journalists – all you need for a rockin’ alien movie.
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“31 Nights Of Terror” The Presence
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on October 24th, 2011
“l know, it must seem like an eternity, but your eternity is only just beginning. Do you really want to spend it trapped here?”
The woman (Mira Sorvino) arrives at a cabin on a remote island in Oregon. At the cabin waits the ghost (Shane West) standing and staring at the woman as she goes about her daily tasks. She can’t see him, but he subtly makes his presence known. When her boyfriend (Justin Kirk) makes a surprise visit to the island, both the ghost and the woman are put out by his presence. Soon the woman begins behaving irrationally and showing the signs of spiritual oppression and possession.
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The Cider House Rules (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on October 24th, 2011
“I’m not a doctor. I haven’t been to medical school; I haven’t even been to high school.”
A beautiful and moving film based on John Irving’s best-selling American classic The Cider House Rules deals with sensitive and controversial subject matters wrapped inside a captivating coming-of-age story. John Irving had second thoughts about trimming his huge novel into a two-hour film and only agreed to adapt the screenplay after the studio agreed to allow his son, Colin Irving, to be in the movie (He plays Major Winslow in a small role as a notifying officer delivering bad news).
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Bored to Death: The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on October 24th, 2011
“For what it’s worth, I read your first book. I’m not Jewish, but I liked it.”
In the spirit of disclosure, the first time I tried watching Bored to Death, I gave up early in the first season. The title described the experience of this viewer. Jason Schwartzman has never really clicked with me. His schtick always seemed a little too precious and self-aware for my tastes. Pressure from friends who insisted the show got better in the second half of the season got me back.
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“31 Nights of Terror” A Scary Dose of Fiction: Condemned: Criminal Origins – Part Two (Xbox 360)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on October 23rd, 2011
When these 31 Nights of Terror started, I was pretty much set on spending time with both Condemned: Criminal Origins and the sequel Condemned 2: Bloodshot. As I got farther into researching the first adventure, I realized I rather keep on writing with the same material. There was certainly more story to tell and furthermore I liked what I was writing. Hopefully, you as the audience enjoyed it too. So here we go with the second part. Ethan’s story has only begun.
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“31 Nights Of Terror” Incredible Melting Man
Posted in No Huddle by Archive Authors on October 22nd, 2011
By Natasha Samreny
“General, he was stronger than the others. That’s why he lasted so long. I don’t know why General, but he seems to be getting stronger all the time.”
The next time you want to scare yourself on Halloween without guaranteed nightmares, watch The Incredible Melting Man. It’s melty, scary and you get to watch his whole body decompose into slimy glisten.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH GEOFFREY RUSH of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES
Posted in Random Fun by Gino Sassani on October 21st, 2011
With the release of the new Pirates Of The Caribbean on DVD and Blu-ray, we thought we’d share some extra content with our readers. We all know that Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow is the hero of the Pirates films. But every hero needs a nemesis and for Captain Jack that man is Captain Barbossa. Continue reading for an interview with the talented actor:
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“31 Nights Of Terror” Win Atrocious On DVD From 42 West
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on October 21st, 2011
The horror giveaways just keep on coming. Our very good friends over at 42 West are at it again. They have given us a gruesome, mind-bending thriller shot in a style reminiscent of The Blair Witch Project on DVD to giveaway as part of our 31 Nights Of Terror. The film is Atrocious and you can win a copy of the DVD just follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us who is your favorite horror movie character is.
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner was Douglas Houston
Winners are notified by E-mail. If you did not get a confirmation E-mail from us, check your Spam filter and contact us. Any prize not claimed in 2 weeks will be forfeit and be placed in the end of year contests next Holiday Season.
The DVD hits stores on October 25th, just in time for Halloween. Check out our review coming soon.
You can also visit their official web site. Bang it here to learn more about Atrocious: Official Site
The Real L World: Season Two
Posted in Disc Reviews by David Annandale on October 21st, 2011
It’s willing suspension of disbelief time, folks, as this reality show chronicles the soap-operatic lives of a group of young lesbians. Cari and Kacy want a baby – will they find the appropriate sperm donor? Romi and Kelsey are are having trouble with their sex life. Whitney is having all sorts of girl trouble, while Sajdah (whose name oddly does not end with “y” or “i”) is seeking her first relationship.
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CatDog: Season One, Part One
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on October 20th, 2011
It is that time for more cartoon goodness from the people at Nickelodeon. As we have seen, I seem to attract odd cartoons to review. Let’s see, there is a dude with a football as a head, a beaver with a surfer voice or perhaps a monster who has to carry his own eyeballs. This time I lay witness to a Cat and a Dog conjoined at the stomach devoid of tails or hind legs. What sounds like a bad science experiment might be full of cartoon love.
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Beautiful Boy (Blu-Ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on October 20th, 2011
There are some things in life I will never be able to relate to. Famous sports athlete, sorry missed out on that boat when I walked off the baseball team in high school. President of the United States, I need more than the votes of my wife and parents. But there are other things on a smaller scale I can’t relate to either. Like children. I will never how it is to have my own children. While I have certainly accepted this fact and I am okay with it, sometimes movies come along with themes that are foreign to me. Enter Beautiful Boy.
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“31 Nights Of Terror” The Others (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 20th, 2011
“Now children, are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin…”
A good ghost story is actually pretty hard to pull off. Unlike a typical slasher or monster movie, ghost stories can’t really depend on visual elements to carry the burden. Certainly, there have been those films where apparitions take on some pretty creepy forms, and that can go a long way. The Asian horror market has explored that world often enough. Still, some of the best ghost stories make their impact on what you can’t really see. It’s the tale and the telling that makes a film like The Others come to life.
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How to Make It in America: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by M. W. Phillips on October 20th, 2011
“I’m just a hard working man trying to get by.”
HBO has a way of making series that feature cities like one of the major characters, and How to Make it in America showcases New York City. Not the NYC of Sex and the City, which was all uptown preppie, How to Make it in America takes it to the streets. Not since Woody Allen have the boroughs been so lovingly represented. Much like the hustle of the NYC, How to Make it in America crackles with street-savvy vigor and style.
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Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 20th, 2011
“This is not the opening of a TV show. This is real life.”
If you had to describe the fourth season of Chuck in one word it would be Mother. This season Chuck learns that his mother was also a spy and that she didn’t really just abandon her family. She went deep undercover and now may or may not be one of the bad guys. It helps that Momma is played by genera favorite Linda Hamilton who makes some sweet references to her earlier works on Terminator and Beauty And The Beast.
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Craig Ferguson: Does This Need To Be Said?
Posted in No Huddle by Archive Authors on October 20th, 2011
Comedians like to use bad words. Late night talk show hosts don’t. They are not supposed to because the people who pay them get very mad at them if they do. Craig Ferguson is a late night talk show host. The person who pays him is David Letterman, who is paid by CBS. So when Craig says a bad word on CBS they put a flag over his mouth and a recording of ooh-la-la to cover up the offending vocabulary.
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Scarface (Blu-ray)
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 20th, 2011
“In May 1980, Fidel Castro opened the harbor at Mariel, Cuba with the apparent intention of letting some of his people join their relatives in the United States. Within seventy-two hours, 3,000 U.S. boats were headed for Cuba. It soon became evident that Castro was forcing the boat owners to carry back with them not only their relatives, but the dregs of his jails. Of the 125,000 refugees that landed in Florida an estimated 25,000 had criminal records.”
One of those refugees was Tony Montana.
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