2,000th Review Press Release

Chief Justice Mike Jackson

July 1st, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Mike Jackson, Editor and Webmaster
DVD Verdict
editor@dvdverdict.com

July 1, 2002

DVD Verdict (www.dvdverdict.com), the premier online resource for quality DVD reviews, has solidified its position as a market leader with the publication of its 2,000th review on Monday, July 1, 2002. The publication of staff writer Mike Pinsky's review of Juliet of the Spirits: Criterion Collection, carried the site past the bimillennial milestone.

"We are very excited to have reached 2,000 reviews," said Mike Jackson, editor and webmaster of DVD Verdict. "Every review has been a labor of love, and for a single site to have amassed such a large body of work is a testament to my great staff's devotion to film and to the DVD format."

DVD Verdict's reputation among discerning DVD collectors is based not only on productivity, but also on Jackson and his staff's ongoing commitment to journalistic excellence, first-rate writing, and insightful, entertaining analysis. The site's sixteen reviewers approach each DVD from the perspective of the film lover first, and the technophile second. DVD Verdict's one-of-a-kind "legal brief" format ensures a consistent evaluation to each disc reviewed, and offers both the cineaste and the home theater enthusiast a fresh, detailed, and frequently humorous reading experience.

"I am continually amazed by the talent of the DVD Verdict staff and their strong opinions. Few Internet sites can boast reviewers who treasure such a broad spectrum of films -- from Citizen Kane to Friday the 13th Part VI -- and who can express their opinions both eloquently and entertainingly, often in the same review," said Jackson.

DVD Verdict recently debuted its "Small Claims" feature, an abbreviated review format for releases requiring less detailed examination. "This gives up the ability to review more discs by not devoting a lengthy review to movies that do not necessarily require our customary in-depth analysis," Jackson said.

In addition to its 2,000 DVD reviews, DVD Verdict offers site visitors a broad range of informative and engaging commentary. Staff writer Barrie Maxwell's "Precedents" columns focus on the classic film era and its preservation on DVD. Hardware specialist Jerome Saliga contributes "Tech Talk" columns about the state of the home theater experience. Dr. Mike Pinsky, professor of cultural studies at the University of South Florida and member of the Online Film Critics Society, writes "Deep Focus," a column devoted to film theory. Visitors to "The Verdict" are invited to participate in "The Jury Room," a lively forum for the discussion and debate of film- and DVD-related topics. Another popular feature is the Studio Report Card, an evaluation of DVD production companies that assigns grades for technical quality, catalog support, and consumer friendliness.

Founded in April 1999, DVD Verdict has grown to become a leading resource for DVD review and commentary on the World Wide Web. Edited by Mike Jackson since December 2000, DVD Verdict currently features the work of sixteen freelance writers and film connoisseurs. The site's weekday updates and online library of more than 2,000 DVD reviews draw an average readership of 4,700 visitors daily. Visit DVD Verdict at www.dvdverdict.com.