DVD Review: X: Men – Volume 1
Most moviegoers are likely aware of director Bryan Singer’s X-Men films that first hit theater screens in 2000. However, back in October of 1992, Fox Network launched X-Men, also known as X-Men: The Animated Series. The series was part of the network’s Fox Kids Saturday morning lineup. The show was a huge success and ran […]
DVD Review: Skins – Volume 1
Here in the United States shows like Gossip Girl and the new 90210 serve to give television viewers a healthy dose of teen angst, sex and debauchery. For years, networks have tried to deal with issues concerning teens openly and honestly. However, FCC rules about what can and can’t be shown; said and not said, […]
DVD Review: Legion of Super Heroes, Volume 3
Legion of Super Heroes centers on the young Superman’s adventures in the 31st century as he fights alongside a group of futuristic superheroes known as the “Legion of Super Heroes.” The series, which began airing on Saturday mornings on the Kids WB! Network in the fall of 2006. With a large stable of Legionnaires to […]
DVD Review: Blood+: Volume Three
I’m fairly new to the world of anime, having read a few books over the past year and watched a couple of select DVD titles. I was interested in taking a look at the Blood+ series because I’ve always liked a good vampire story, so I figured it would be a great way to take […]
Blu-ray Review: Kill Bill -Volume 2
When Quentin Tarantino began shooting Kill Bill, he originally intended to make only one film. However, as he was shooting, it became obvious that he had shot enough footage for two films. Instead of trying to widdle the story down to an acceptable length, Tarantino wisely decided to produce two films that were released six […]
DVD Review: Cannon – Season One, Volume One
William Conrad’s deep, booming sound helped him to become one of the most recognized voices in radio from the late thirties to the early sixties. By Conrad’s own estimation, he played over 7,000 roles on the radio. Perhaps most significantly, Conrad originated the role of Marshal Matt Dillon on the Western program Gunsmoke from 1952-61. […]
DVD Review: Dynasty – The Third Season, Volume One
Dynasty, like Dallas, Knots Landing and Falcon Crest was one of the quintessential eighties guilty pleasure shows. You didn’t watch them for great acting or smart writing. It was the drama intrigue, cat fighting and endless bed-hopping that kept audiences coming back for more. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro, Dynasty revolved around the Carrington’s, […]
DVD Review: Rawhide – The Third Season, Volume One
Rawhide premiered on January 9, 1959 on CBS and ran until January 4, 1966. The series was produced by Charles Marquis Warren, who also produced several early episodes of Gunsmoke. Warren used his 1958 film Cattle Empire as the basis for the series. Charles had directed the movie, and screenwriter Endre Bohem would become a […]
DVD Review: The Love Boat: Season One, Volume One
During the 1970’s and 80’s Aaron Spelling produced shows dominated the television landscape. At one point during the 1984 season, Spelling had seven series running on the ABC network, which generated more than one-third of the networks revenues. Some critics dubbed ABC “Aaron’s Broadcasting Company.” One of those series, The Love Boat, became a solid […]
DVD Review: The Fugitive: Season One – Volume Two
Dr. Richard Kimble (David Janssen), falsely accused of murdering his wife, escapes custody while en route to Death Row and must elude police and Lt. Philip Gerard (Barry Morse), who is consumed with his capture. Kimble must perpetually relocate and change his name while he continues his mission to find the real killer, a one-armed […]