The Secret Policeman’s Ball – USA (Blu-ray)

Created and developed by Monty Python member John Cleese, Peter Luff (Assistant Director Amnesty International 1974–78) and entertainment industry executive Martin Lewis, The Secret Policeman’s Ball was launched in 1976, as a way to raise funds as Amnesty International. Through the years, the shows have taken place in England, and featured popular British comedians and […]

Blu-ray Review: Megamind

Paramount | 2010 | 96 mins. | PG Megamind isn’t a great film, but it’s fun and pleasant. It’s a mix of The Incredibles and Despicable Me. Megamind (voiced by Will Ferrell) is a smart but unlucky alien supervillain who is the longtime archenemy of Metro Man (Brad Pitt), the beloved, seemingly invincible protector of […]

DVD Review: David Cross – Bigger and Blackerer

Sub Pop | 2010 | 90 mins. | Unrated In 2009, David Cross’ first book, I Drink for a Reason was published. Initially, the plan was for him to do a comedy tour in support of the release. When that didn’t pan out, he collected the material he had planned for the tour and put […]