Category: DVD’s

DVD Review: Doctor Who – Series Six, Part One

The seven episodes that comprise Series Six, Part One set the bar high. Steven Moffat’s sophomore effort as showrunner finds him taking a surprisingly bold approach to storylines. The opening two parter–“The Impossible Astronaut” and “Day of the Moon”—represents some…

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DVD Review: Have a Laugh – Volume 4

On June 14th 2011, Disney released two more volumes of their Have a Laugh series. The series consists of the animated shorts the Disney Channel began running in 2009 in spots where networks would run commercials. For further information on…

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DVD Review: Have a Laugh – Volume 3

Until the early 1960’s, if you went to see a movie, you were often greeted with an animated short before the main attraction began. Disney would probably be considered king of the “shorts,” with only Looney Tunes being able to…

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DVD Review: The Smurfs – A Magical Adventure

Voice Cast: Don Messick (Papa Smurf, Azrael), Paul Winchell (Gargamel), Lucille Bliss (Smurfette), Danny Goldman (Brainy Smurf), Michael Bell (Johan, Lazy Smurf, Handy Smurf, Grouchy Smurf), Frank Welker (Peewit, Hefty Smurf, Poet Smurf), Hamilton Camp (Greedy Smurf, Harmony Smurf), Henry…

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DVD Review: Shot in the Dark

I’ll admit it right off the top: If I wasn’t a fan of HBO’s Entourage, I probably would have had little interest in star Adrian Grenier’s documentary, A Shot in the Dark. But then, it’s probably safe to assume that…

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DVD Review: Patty Hearst

Patty Hearst had a privileged life. The granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, she thought of herself as confident, sheltered, and ready to face any task put before her.  Then, in February 1974, after taking a shower and settling…

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