DVD Review: Phineas and Ferb – The Fast and the Phineas
Created by Dan Povenmire (The Family Guy) and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, Phineas and Ferb is about two step-brothers and their incredible adventures in the family’s backyard during their summer vacation. The two step-brothers, Phineas Flynn (Vincent Martella) and Ferb Fletcher (Thomas Sangster), live with their older sister Candace Flynn (Ashley Tisdale), and their parents Linda […]
Blu-ray Review: Dark City – Unrated Director’s Cut
Despite the fact that renowned film critic Roger Ebert called director Alex Proyas’ (The Crow) Dark City his favorite film of 1998, the movie received a lukewarm reception at the box office, and many critics felt the story put forth in Dark City was weak, but some still couldn’t help but admire the film. Peter […]
Blu-ray Review: Top Gun (Special Collector’s Edition)
“I feel the need…the need for speed!” –Tom Cruise and Anthony Edwards, Top Gun I was thirteen when Top Gun came blazing on to the big screen in 1986. I absolutely loved the film and saw it three or four times during its original theatrical run. Tom Cruise was buff, the planes were cool and […]
DVD Review: Shutter – (Unrated)
Benjamin Shaw (Joshua Jackson), has just married Jane (Rachael Taylor). Right after the wedding, the couple moves from Brooklyn to Japan for his job as a high end fashion photographer. He is returning there after a two year absence, and looking forward to meeting up with two friends: Bruno (David Denman), and Adam (John Hensley); […]
DVD Review: Duck
Philip Baker Hall is just one of the Hollywood character actors who has done memorable work in film and television for nearly forty years without becoming a bonafide star, but consistently turning in memorable performances. His portrayal of Lt. Bookman, the library cop, in a 1991 episode of Seinfeld earned him a place in the […]
DVD Review: The Wiggles: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
The Wiggles are an international phenomenon. Formed in 1991 when three of the original members were studying early childhood education, the Wiggles connect with their preschool audience using light humor, simple songs with interesting lyrics, and lively dance steps. The supporting cast of characters includes a pirate named Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Dorothy the […]
DVD Review: Reno 911! – The Complete Fifth Season
Created by members of the cult comedy troupe “The State,” Reno 911! is a parody of the long running Fox television series Cops. The series features members of the fictitious Reno sheriff’s department, being videotaped on the job. Only the basic plot elements of the show are scripted, with the dialog improvised, enhancing the illusion […]
DVD Review: Asylum
I’m not a huge fan of horror movies because they usually give me nightmares if they’re any good. David R Ellis’ (Snakes on a Plane), Asylum (not to be confused with the Amicus Anthology film of the same name), is a straight to video release from MGM. Asylum is a fairly generic, and failed to […]
Blu-ray Review: Batman Begins – Limited Edition Giftset
As a die-hard Batman fan it was 2005’s Batman Begins that restored my faith in the movie franchise. After things had started out so promising with Tim Burton’s edgy, exciting Batman back in 1989, each successive film seemed to get more ridiculous and channel the campy style of the 1966-68 television series. Co-written and directed […]
DVD Review: Manswers – The Best of Season One
Brought to you by Spike TV, Manswers may be one of the most ridiculous variety shows put on the air. This male-directed variety series is set up like a news magazine show, designed to answer some of the most potentially offensive questions ever posed. Apparently, the series target audience is drunken frat boys looking for […]