DVD VERDICT PRESENTS...

DVD Verdict Presents... is a weekly investigation into the deep, dark recesses of film, television, and video courtesy of the Verdict legal team. This unique mix of news, interviews, group discussions, and insanity will attempt to inform, enlighten, entertain, and expose you to our own unique perspective on the entertainment industry.

DVD Verdict 1092 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Johnny Depp)

May 15,2012
This week, Clark explores music from the films of actor Johnny Depp, offering selections from Edward Scissorhands, Benny & Joon, Ed Wood, Don Juan DeMarco, Donnie Brasco, The Astronaut's Wife, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Secret Window, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Finding Neverland, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Plus, a review of Tim Burton's Dark Shadows.
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DVD Verdict 1091 - Entertainment Docket for May 14

May 14,2012
Shazam! Michael and Melissa are here to decipher your week in entertainment and sink your Battleship. Meanwhile, The Avengers amasses a $1 Billion worldwide bonanza; Morgan Spurlock gets Mansome for Sacha Baron Cohen's Dictator; Easy Reader and Ryan Gosling Drive into your Netflix queue; John Travolta forced to give up massages; and a rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, TV, music, theatre, and books.
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DVD Verdict 1090 - Blast Processing (Vintage Game Levels)

May 12,2012
Steve takes SPEC OPS: THE LINE out for a test drive and digs into Sony's STARHAWK. Jon is busy exploring dystopian cyberpunk futures with SYNDICATE and BINARY DOMAIN, and Kevin has been digging some more with MINECRAFT while taking out the trash in Gotham with BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY. The usual smattering of news and rambling follows, and we finish it all off by firing up the retro rockets by asking: "What's your favorite vintage video game level?"
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DVD Verdict 1089 - The Friday Filibuster (Phoning it in)

May 11,2012
Mac gives The Avengers his comic geek seal of approval. Erich experiences his first "Free Comic Book Day." Dave is too depressed to care about anything but his hatred of Katherine Heigl. Reviews of MST3K: Girl in Gold Boots and Sherlock: Season Two (Blu-ray). Plus! Disappointing endings, Creating alternate titles, and Famous Nicks. Coming Soon: The home version of Friday Filibuster.
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DVD Verdict 1088 - F This Movie! (The Avengers)

May 10,2012
In this superhero-sized episode, Patrick and Doug deconstruct Joss Whedon's box office beast The Avengers. But fear not, those who have not seen the film. The first half of the discussion is spoiler-free. Just shut it off when you reach the midway point, because that's when the boys let it all hang out. Excelsior!
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DVD Verdict 1087 - They Came From the North (Ralph Bakshi)

May 09,2012
On this exciting episode, our belligerent youths from Canuckistahn -- Power, Mercer, Girard, and Forbes -- tackle the good, the bad, and the ugly of 1970s animation auteur, Ralph Bakshi.
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DVD Verdict 1086 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Joel Goldsmith)

May 08,2012
This week, Clark pays tribute to the late Joel Goldsmith, offering selections from Kull the Conqueror, Stargate: SG-1, Shiloh, Diamonds, Brotherhood of the Gun, Stargate: Atlantis, and Stealth Fighter. Plus, a review of Joss Whedon's The Avengers.
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DVD Verdict 1085 - Entertainment Docket for May 7

May 07,2012
Michael and Melissa return from a one week exile to celebrate Joss Whedon's success, remember Adam Yauch, take Ryan Murphy and Glee to task, recall the creepiness of Fantasy Island, prepare for network TV's season finale onslaught, and run down what you can expect to find in movies, DVD, Blu-ray, streaming, television, books, music, and theatre this week.
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DVD Verdict 1084 - Blast Processing (Gamers Assemble!)

May 05,2012
The boy's have all seen The Avengers, and they're still playing games. Jon gets groovy with Rhythm Heaven, Kev tries his hand with Demon's Souls, and Steve is a little let down by Risen 2: Dark Waters but takes Dragon's Dogma for a spin. News includes some big game announcements, and the retro rockets are fired for "What's you're favorite old school Ninja game?"
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DVD Verdict 1083 - The Friday Filibuster (Summer Movie Preview)

May 04,2012
Join Dave, Erich, Mac, and Daryl as they run through their regular Filibuster updates before settling into a discussion of what you can expect from Hollywood this summer. (Hint: Sequels, Superheroes, and Remakes). Welcome to Summer Movie Season!
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DVD Verdict 1082 - F This Movie! (Who Framed Roger Rabbit)

May 03,2012
Patrick and Doug aren't bad; they just podcast that way. So join our animated duo, as they dip into the wild and wacky world of Baby Herman, Judge Doom, and Roger and Jessica Rabbit. If you don't, they'll drop a piano on your head.
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DVD Verdict 1081 - They Came From the North (Kathryn Bigelow)

May 02,2012
On this week's episode, our belligerent Canucks -- Andrew, Gabriel, Jon, and Steve -- tackle the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow.
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DVD Verdict 1080 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Thomas Newman)

May 01,2012
This week, Clark explores the music of esteemed composer Thomas Newman, with selections from American Beauty, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Shawshank Redemption, Meet Joe Black, Pay it Forward, and many more.
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DVD Verdict 1079 - Blast Processing (Warhammers of Love)

April 29,2012
The boys are back in prime form. Steve has been playing Diablo III and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Jon has been loving The Witcher II, and Kev has put the kibosh on Warhammer 40K: Space Marine (one of 2011's most overlooked gems). All the news that's fit to repeat, and another fine episode of Retro Rockets asks: "What was your favorite Castlevania?"
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DVD Verdict 1078 - The Friday Filibuster (I Pity the Fool!)

April 27,2012
Mac geeks out at Boston Comic Con while eating at Bob's Burgers. Alice gets familiar with The Killing and The Fields. No Linda Hunt in either. Dave trips out with Mad Men while regurgitating British crime procedurals. Plus! Scenes you see coming but still freak you out, Older actors overstaying their welcome, and Robots disguised as humans.
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DVD Verdict 1077 - F This Movie! (Heat)

April 26,2012
Patrick and Alex knew the risks. They didn't have to do this show. But when it rains, you get wet. So they're tackling Heat. No, not the Burt Reynolds / Howard Hessman flick, nor the Andy Warhol / Joe Dallesandro movie, but Michael Mann's 1995 crime opus starring Pacino and Deniro. For these guys, the action is the juice.
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DVD Verdict 1076 - They Came From the North (Series Premiere!)

April 25,2012
We welcome a new podcast to the DVD Verdict family, from some familiar voices and new friends. Each week, resident Canucks Andrew Forbes, Gabriel Girard, Jon Mercer, and Steve Power deconstruct a different film director's body of work, as only high-falootin' Canadians can. This week: the good, the bad, and the ugly of gritty '70s action master Walter Hill!
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DVD Verdict 1075 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

April 24,2012
This week, it's another batch of new and recent releases, as Clark offers musical selections from Dark Shadows, The Lorax, Natural Selection, The Hunger Games, Wrath of the Titans and Sherlock.
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DVD Verdict 1074 - Entertainment Docket for April 23

April 23,2012
Michael and Melissa are back with another week of award-winning entertainment journalism, first running down what you can expect this week in movies, TV, music, books, and theatre, and then focusing on the important things like the children from Sound of Music doing '70s sci-fi, Hollywood's fixation on remaking things that don't need to be remade, the legacy of Dick Clark, a push to get Don Coscarelli to direct more films, and Kim Kardashian's mayoral campaign. Where else can you find internet radio this compelling?
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DVD Verdict 1073 - The Friday Filibuster (with DJ Davey Fresh)

April 20,2012
Mac spends a weekend with Cora in a Cabin in the Woods. Erich is getting to know the Rare Export known as Doctor Who. Daryl scarfs 16 spaghetti westerns. Dave succumbs to The Raid with a Fresh Beat. Plus! Great instrumental TV themes, Memorable versions of Heaven and Hell, and Making movies out of songs.
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DVD Verdict 1072 - F These Movies! (Westerns)

April 19,2012
Howdy Pardners! Join the saddle-sore twins -- Sheriff Patrick and his trusty Deputy JB -- as they rope, throw, and brand their favorite westerns. Hold tight, because this is guaranteed to be the wildest ride in the wilderness!
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DVD Verdict 1071 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Matchstick Men)

April 17,2012
This week, Clark offers a change-of-pace, taking an in-depth look at the soundtrack for Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men, featuring an original score by Hans Zimmer (with a little help from the late Nino Rota) with additional contributions from Herb Alpert, Bobby Darin, George Formby, and more.
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DVD Verdict 1070 - Entertainment Docket for April 16

April 16,2012
Melissa and Michael celebrate the annual income tax filing nightmare, by shifting your attention to the latest in movies, television, and home entertainment. Thrill to the sound of box office cash registers ringing in the success of The Three Stooges and Titanic 3D; gird your loins for Zac Efron as an Iraq war veteran returning home to find his true love; travel with Morgan Spurlock as he uncovers the ugly truth behind the San Diego Comic Con; feel the unbridled excitement as Mel Gibson's remaining sanity unravels at the hands of Joe Eszterhas; and so much more!
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DVD Verdict 1069 - Blast Processing! (Top Gear, Top Gun)

April 15,2012
This week, Steve attempts to beat Tom Cruise's lap time around the Top Gear test track, Kev tries Fez on for size, and Jon plays the latest twisted byproduct of the continued existence of Grasshopper Manufacture (Sine Mora) while rediscovering Alice: Madness Returns. In the news, there's much Shadowrun talk, and the boys pour one out for Demon's Souls' North American online servers. We finish the night by firing the retro rockets on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past!
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DVD Verdict 1068 - F This Movie! (American Reunion)

April 13,2012
Patrick and Doug stick their noses in one last pie, as the venerable American Pie franchise draws to a merciful end. I wonder if either of them slept with Stifler's mom?
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DVD Verdict 1067 - View from the Couch (Series Finale)

April 11,2012
After five years and 198 episodes, the Canadian duo of Kent and Michelle bid farewell to their family-centric entertainment podcast. They will be missed.
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DVD Verdict 1066 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Pop/Rock Composers)

April 10,2012
This week, Clark offers a sampling of film music written by musicians from the world of pop/rock. You'll hear compositions by Peter Gabriel, Clint Mansell, Elton John, Jonny Greenwood, Danny Elfman, Trent Reznor, Randy Newman, Trevor Rabin, and Badly Drawn Boy.
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DVD Verdict 1065 - Entertainment Docket for April 9

April 09,2012
Michael and Melissa take a post-Easter journey through the world of entertainment, with stops at vintage Dark Shadows and Doctor Who, Kate Winslet's breasts in 3D, the Three Stooges being swallowed by a Cabin in the Woods, yet another new Titanic movie, Clerks 3 on Broadway, selling out a Marvel marathon, the return of Ron Burgundy, and so much more!
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DVD Verdict 1064 - Blast Processing! (Nintendo Bashing)

April 08,2012
The boys put the Mass Effect 3 debacle to bed, Jon's been tackling some retro games, Kev's been playing Dragon Age II, and Steve takes the wrapping off Xenoblade Chronicles possibly the last great Wii game! Excitement builds for Jordan Wiesman's "Shadowrun Returns" kickstarter initiative, we dish about Notch's post-Minecraft effort, and the ends with some good old fashioned, heart-warming Nintendo bashing.
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DVD Verdict 1063 - The Friday Filibuster (Star Wars Sacrilege)

April 06,2012
This is a podcast that will live in infamy! Cruelty to animals. Defaming Mary Poppins! Comparing Darth Vader to Susan Lucci on All My Children!! Plus! Big moves, Strange and unusual plant life, Terrible accents, and Genres that bore you to tears.
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DVD Verdict 1062 - F This Movie! (Free Association)

April 05,2012
It's another exercise in free association, as Patrick and Doug let their movie-addled brains run wild across a savanna of filled with cinematic beasts. Embrace the madness!
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DVD Verdict 1061 - Objection! (Psycho Kickboxer Curtis Bush)

April 03,2012
Dave and Dan return from podcast obscurity for a once-in-a-lifetime interview with the Psycho Kickboxer himself, Curtis Bush.
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DVD Verdict 1060 - Entertainment Docket for April 2

April 02,2012
Melissa goes back to school with 21 Jump Street, Michael is still tormented by Mekhi Pfifer and Torchwood: Miracle Day, Titanic sinks in 3D, Keith Olbermann gets fired (again), Chevy Chase loses his shit and perhaps his job, and we run down what's new this week at the movies, on TV, DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, and in Books, Music, and Theatre. Viva la revolution!
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DVD Verdict 1059 - Blast Processing! (Over the Moon and Under the Radar)

March 31,2012
Steve goes back to some of last years favorites with more Skyrim and Dark Souls, Jon has been trying to play some Kid Icarus in 3D, and Adam is one of those folks who was really perturbed by the end of Mass Effect 3. Dave Johnson of "The Friday Filibuster" drops by to shoot the breeze, and the boys run down all the news that's fit to repeat, before delving into the most anticipated under-the-radar games for the next few months.
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DVD Verdict 1058 - The Friday Filibuster (No Wrath for These Titans)

March 30,2012
Mac participates in the Hunger Games with DC Comics sidekicks. Erich is immersed in Game of Thrones with '90s Madonna waiting in the wings. Daryl goes cruising for The Three Musketeers. Dave is celebrating January Jones' absence from Mad Men and laughing at Bruce Boxleitner's spy skills. Plus! A visceral hatred of That '70s Show, Roasting cinematic sacred cows, Overly padded movies, Your first R-rated movie experience, Movies you've fallen asleep watching, and Best pet animals in a non-starring role.
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DVD Verdict 1057 - F This Movie! (The Lost World: Jurassic Park)

March 29,2012
"Somewhere on this island is the greatest predator there ever lived" and our intrepid heroes -- Patrick and Alex -- are bound and determined to find it. Spielberg's The Lost World: Jurassic Park would have been loads better if it were an actual Predator hanging with the dinosaurs. Oh well...
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DVD Verdict 1056 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Jerry Goldsmith)

March 27,2012
This week, Clark spotlights the music of the great Jerry Goldsmith. You'll hear selections from The 13th Warrior, Planet of the Apes, A Patch of Blue, Mulan, Breakheart Pass, Chinatown, Matinee, Deep Rising, The Boys From Brazil, The Ghost and the Darkness, Caboblanco, Malice, Babe, and Night Crossing.
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DVD Verdict 1055 - Entertainment Docket for March 26

March 26,2012
It's a titanic episode, as Hunger Games scores a $155 Million weekend; Sam Worthington battles more CGI Greek Gods; Melissa unleashes her wrath on the Motion Picture Association of America; Michael prepares for new Doctor Who; we run down the latest movie, music, TV, DVD, Blu-ray, and Video on Demand releases; and James Cameron sinks into the deepest recesses of the earth. What more can you ask for?
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DVD Verdict 1054 - Blast Processing! (If you don't like the end, we can change it)

March 24,2012
On this week's episode, Kev gives Angry Birds Space a go, Jon plays the controversial Ninja Gaiden III, and Steve takes Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City for a test drive. All the news that's fit to repeat leads to discussion on the Mass Effect 3 ending controversy (SELLOUTS!). And Steve asks the question, "Which narrative-driven game fell apart for you in the final act?"
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DVD Verdict 1053 - The Friday Filibuster (Confucius say...)

March 23,2012
Erich is happy to rejoin the Community and makes a Killing. A literate Mac is reading Game of Thrones with oversexed women and hippie Wizards. Dave is biding his time for The Raid by watching subversive Looney Tunes. Plus! Incorrectly rated movies, Eyeballs in strange places, and Cinematic wizards.
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DVD Verdict 1052 - F This Movie! (Network)

March 22,2012
Patrick and JB take the "Shitting on the Classics" concept to air, as they tackle Sidney Lumet's critically acclaimed visualization of Paddy Chayefsky's Network. All I know is this violates every canon of respectable podcasting.
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DVD Verdict 1051 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Randy Edelman)

March 20,2012
This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Randy Edelman. You'll hear his melody-driven scores for such films as Kindergarten Cop, The Quest, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, The Mask, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Daylight, Angels in the Outfield, My Cousin Vinny, Dragonheart, and an iconic TV theme.
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DVD Verdict 1050 - Entertainment Docket for March 19

March 19,2012
Michael attempts to corral a tipsy Melissa, so they can review Carnage and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and settle into discussions of Channing Tatum's comedic skills, the further demise of John Carter, director Tony Kaye's star-studded Detachment, Hulu's glut of charged documentaries, movie news from WonderCon including the return of Beetlejuice, This American Life's damage control, and what you can expect to find this week in theatres and on DVD, Blu-ray, TV, streaming media, books, and music.
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DVD Verdict 1049 - Blast Processing! (Creeper)

March 17,2012
Steve and Jon experience the need for speed with The Run. Meanwhile Kev got himself a snazzy new Video Card, which means he's back on the Minecraft train, Steve is martial difficulties with Mass Effect 3, and Jon goes back to his roots with JRPG gaming. There's also great news (Geohot busted for possession!), not so great news (sorry for your loss, Obsidian), and Kev asks us, "Who's the creepiest damn bastard you've ever had to kill or run away from in a video game?"
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DVD Verdict 1048 - The Friday Filibuster (The Clown Hunt is Upon Us!)

March 16,2012
Mac immerses himself in Brian K. Vaughn's Saga to avoid the albino clown. Erich is not changing his name to John Carter, but is seriously considering Tintin. Dave gets short with Warwick Davis and plans COBRA's IPO. Plus! Megalomaniacs, Batman villain conversions, and Dangerous chemicals.
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DVD Verdict 1047 - F This Movie! (Swingers)

March 15,2012
Join Patrick and Doug as they road trip to Vegas, drink any scotch that's not a blend, hit on beautiful babies, and wait six days to call them. Oh yeah, they also find time to review some movie called Swingers. These guys are so money, they don't even know it!
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DVD Verdict 1046 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mission to Mars)

March 13,2012
This week, Clark takes a musical journey to the red planet, offering selections from Mission to Mars, My Favorite Martian, Mars Attacks, Mars Needs Moms, Red Planet, Total Recall, Roving Mars, Capricorn One, and John Carter.
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DVD Verdict 1045 - Entertainment Docket for March 12

March 12,2012
There's magic in the air, as Michael and Melissa review The Muppets and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on Blu-ray; witness The Lorax giving John Carter a beatdown; vacation at Joss Whedon's Cabin in the Woods; and rundown the latest on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, TV, books, music, and theatre.
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DVD Verdict 1044 - Blast Processing! (Renegade? Paragon? I'm the Guy With the Gun!)

March 11,2012
Snarkiness abounds, as Steve plays Mass Effect 3, Jon gets his mitts on Street Fighter X Tekken, and Kevin takes back what he said about Borderlands. The boys attempt to brainstorm a cool sports game, but can't. And lots of big news, including release dates, rumors, scuttlebutt, and shenanigans.
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DVD Verdict 1043 - The Friday Filibuster (This sounds like a sex hotel)

March 09,2012
Mac finds out what happens when you Sleep No More in the Big Apple. Erich once again embeds himself within The Satellite of Love. Dave hooks his parents on The Shield while getting his own steampunk Musketeer on. Alice discovers the OWMC is alive and well in the modern Safehouse and not-so-classic Charade. Plus! Montages with serious character progression, Strange and unusual masks, Real women fighting men, and TV shows with a gimmick.
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DVD Verdict 1042 - F This Movie! (The Iron Giant)

March 08,2012
This week, Patrick plays the big scary robot with a heart of gold and Doug his tiny, naive human child companion, as our reluctant heroes review Brad Bird's cult classic The Iron Giant. They talk about other stuff too... like reanimating dead relatives. Needless to say, these boys ain't right in the head.
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DVD Verdict 1041 - View from the Couch (We don't wanna spoil the whole thing)

March 07,2012
Kent and Michelle skipped the Oscars this year, but did attend the Edmonton Symphony's film score concert, took the kids to see Jurassic Park on a big art house screen, review Stephen Fry's "Inside the World of Dinosaurs" app for the iPad, tap into A&E's revival of The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, and invite Connor and Emily to critique Hugo and Transformers: Prime.
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DVD Verdict 1040 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

March 06,2012
It's another new and recent releases show, as Clark offers music from The Woman in Black, Transformers: Prime, Casa de mi Padre, Being Flynn, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Gone, Doctor Who: Series Six, and remastered cues from Titanic. Plus, a quick rundown of the ten best films of 2011.
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DVD Verdict 1039 - Entertainment Docket for March 5

March 05,2012
Michael and Melissa prepare you for a full week of entertainment with reviews of Wanderlust and Friends with Kids; a growing frustration with NBC's Smash; boffo box office for Dr. Seuss' The Lorax; memorializing Davy Jones and Ralph McQuarrie; American Horror Story gets its Season 2 cast; and a rundown of what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, books, music, and theatre.
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DVD Verdict 1038 - Blast Processing! (Buddha's Packin' Heat)

March 03,2012
Jon is back, and he's brought Asura's Wrath with him. Kev continues to waste his idle time with iPad games and the near two-year old Borderlands. Steve continues to roam through dystopian Cyberpunk futures with Binary Domain and Syndicate. And... Holy crap it's Assassin's Creed III and it looks awesome!
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DVD Verdict 1037 - The Friday Filibuster (Waiting for something crazy to happen)

March 02,2012
Mac suffers through Adam Sandler's Jack & Jill, Erich revisits a fragmented Star Wars universe, Dave gets excited about The Avengers, and Daryl introduces us to his Vampire Lover. Plus! What George Lucas can do to screw up the Indiana Jones franchise on Blu-ray, Scenes aboard cruise ships, Improvised surgeries, and Premonitions.
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DVD Verdict 1036 - F This Movie! (Braveheart)

March 01,2012
Join Patrick and Mark as they draw and quarter Mel Gibson's Braveheart, while gladly trading their freedom for another Mad Max movie. You have bled with William Wallace, now bleed with us!
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DVD Verdict 1035 - Entertainment Docket for February 27

February 27,2012
Fresh off their live-tweeting The Oscars, Michael and Melissa compare and contrast the winners with those of the Independent Spirit Awards; run down what's coming this week to theaters, DVD, Blu-ray, streaming media, television, books, and music; explore a metric ton of concert performances and music documentaries being released to Netflix; revisit the cheese that is The Bee Gee's movie Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band; highlight some big name casting news for network pilots including Martin Landau and Lily Tomlin; witness Zach Efron attempting to get laid at The Lorax premiere; and thrill to Nick Nolte's incoherent Oscar red carpet interview. Rejoice, America! Awards Season is over.
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DVD Verdict 1034 - Blast Processing! (Dead or Alive, You're Coming with me to the Prom)

February 25,2012
Jon is off Peacekeeping in Angola this week, leaving Steve and Kev to fend for themselves in the harsh Newfoundland tundra. Steve has been playing EA's relaunch of SYNDICATE, while Kev wonders what all the BORDERLANDS hubub was all about. The also guys start talking books, Robocop, and the most insane iOS game you can dream up. Jon, never leave us again!
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DVD Verdict 1033 - The Friday Filibuster (I Broke the Sacred Pact)

February 24,2012
Dave is too busy watching basketball, playing video games, and loving War of the Arrows to host this week's show. Erich Fades and is okay with X-Men: First Class but not the previous glowing reviews. Mac subjects his brain to Nic Cage's Ghost Rider 2 and cleanses his palate with vintage Doctor Who. Plus! Mandatory retiring of go-to topics, Solid-In-Liquid-Out, and Cat-like aliens.
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DVD Verdict 1032 - F This Movie! (Patrick's Favorite Movies)

February 23,2012
This is it. End of the favorites line. Join JB and Doug as they help uncover the truth behind five of Patrick's favorite movies.
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DVD Verdict 1031 - View from the Couch (Too much information)

February 22,2012
After learning far more than you ever wanted to know about Dixon family illnesses and exploding canine anal glands, Kent and Michelle talk Whitney Houston, Judi Dench, Robert Pattinson, Star Wars: Phantom Menace in 3D, Transformers IV, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, getting old, and a review of The Adventures of Tintin.
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DVD Verdict 1030 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2011, Part Four)

February 21,2012
This week, Clark completes his countdown of the year's finest film scores. Your five finalists: Michael Giacchino, Dario Marianelli, Howard Shore, John Williams, and Marco Beltrami. Who lands on top? Press play and find out!
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DVD Verdict 1029 - Entertainment Docket for February 20

February 20,2012
Michael and Melissa navigate pre-Oscar waters to bring you the week's other compelling entertainment. Reviews of Misfits and The Artist give way to an up close and personal look at Kevin Clash (the man behind Elmo); waking up with Jason Isaacs; John Morris' music from Mel Brooks' movies comes to CD; Whitney Houston receives a Michael Jackson-esque sendoff; Glee's Chris Colfer writes/produces/stars in his first film; Kim Kardashian plans her next wedding; fascinating new DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon releases; and so much more.
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DVD Verdict 1028 - Blast Processing! (This One Took an Arrow to the Knee)

February 18,2012
This week, Steve drops his first thoughts on Mass Effect 3 and swings a sword or two, Jon gives his two and a half cents on Twisted Metal, and Kev plays more Skyrim. There's also news, release dates, pondering the illustrious Tim Schaefer's Kickstart initiative, and teasing last week's lost episode that Steve inadvertently destroyed. FYI: This episode contains no references to Jem and the Holograms, so you're safe... for now.
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DVD Verdict 1027 - The Friday Filibuster (The Citizen Kane of Geek Podcasts)

February 17,2012
This week... Dave suffers Linsanity but Elevates himself from MADness. Though to joke to the masses, Mac still appreciates Phantom Menace after 22 viewings. Alice's VIP status is lost in the Idaho library system. Daryl pounds ThunderMuscle while chainsmoking Community. Plus! Eyeball popping, Worst Singer/Actor and Actor/Singers, Defying gravity, and Bad birthdays.
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DVD Verdict 1026 - F This Movie! (Doug's Favorite Movies)

February 16,2012
Doug explains to Patrick why he's the richest man in town, how a German orders three drinks, and why the only good bug is a dead bug. Oh yeah, and he shares five of his favorite movies.
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DVD Verdict 1025 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2011, Part Three)

February 14,2012
This week, Clark continues his countdown of the best film scores of 2011, moving from number 10 to 6. You'll hear selections from Christopher Young, Ludovic Bource, Alexandre Desplat, Michael Giacchino, Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders, but which scores are featured and where do they rank?
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DVD Verdict 1024 - Entertainment Docket for February 13

February 13,2012
Michael and Melissa are back to bring you an encapsulated look at the week in entertainment, including a review of NBC's new series Smash; listener feedback; renaming Dr. Seuss book titles; 1970s celebrity bowling; finding humor in mental illness with Sara Benincasa; a rundown of what's new in movies, DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, television, and books; and the show buries Whitney Houston instead of praising her.
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DVD Verdict 1023 - The Friday Filibuster (We need to weaponize this!)

February 10,2012
This week, Alice hopes Alcatraz will be a just-In Time replacement for Lost; Erich will not swim in this River but he will Drive over it; Mac goes '40s retro while fighting ghosts in a chain link cage; Dave is still crying in his beer over the Super Bowl and a Korean abortion (which may or may not have happened). Plus! Something haunted other than a house, Star Wars trivia insanity, Most
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DVD Verdict 1022 - F This Movie! (100th Episode)

February 09,2012
Slap happy and bleary eyed, the F This Movie! crew celebrates their 100th episode fresh off their first Twitter Film Festival. Join Patrick, Erika, and the gang as they coast into home on nothing but fumes.
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DVD Verdict 1021 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2011, Part Two)

February 07,2012
This week, Clark continues his countdown of the best film music of 2011, moving from number 15 to 11. You'll hear selections from Henry Jackman, Christopher Young, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and Thomas Newman. Plus, reviews of The Grey, Chronicle, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and The Woman in Black.
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DVD Verdict 1020 - Entertainment Docket for February 6

February 06,2012
Fresh off the Super Bowl, Michael and Melissa debrief Madonna's halftime show; span the socio-political spectrum with reviews of George Clooney's Ides of March and Gregory Peck's To Kill a Mockingbird (Blu-ray); mourn the death of Don Cornelius and the lack of Bruce Campbell's Ash in the Diablo Cody scripted Evil Dead reboot; map out your week in DVD, Blu-ray, TV, and streaming media; and pray for the end of NBC's unrelenting Smash promos.
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DVD Verdict 1019 - Blast Processing! (Truly Outrageous)

February 04,2012
This week, Steve and Kev spend some time with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, while Jon wades back into the JRPG pool with Final Fantasy XIII-2. There's some love for Syndicate, more Jem and the Holograms talk than should be considered healthy, a roundtable discussion on the Used Game side of the industry, and how we feel about pre-owned lockouts on next gen systems, online passes, and Curt Schilling's views on Free DLC and online codes. This is one for the ages!
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DVD Verdict 1018 - The Friday Filibuster (Talking TV)

February 03,2012
It's a two-man crew this week, as Dave and Erich talk Hulu Plus, NBC Thursday comedies, cable programming originals, Top 5 current and all-time favorites.
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DVD Verdict 1017 - F This Movie! (JB's Favorite Movies)

February 02,2012
The run up to Episode 100 is almost through, but not before JB has his moment in the sun with his five favorite films of all-time. While Night of the Lepus and The Artist did not make the list, Dr. Strangelove, 12 Angry Men, Bride of Frankenstein, Singin' in the Rain, and Casablanca did.
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DVD Verdict 1016 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2011, Part One)

January 31,2012
Clark begins counting down the very best film music of the past year. You'll hear selections from Howard Shore, Brian Tyler, John Powell, Alexandre Desplat and Rachel Portman. Plus, reviews of Red Tails and Haywire.
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DVD Verdict 1015 - Entertainment Docket for January 30

January 30,2012
Michael and Melissa are back with a look at your week in entertainment, including reviews of Young Adult, Jennifer Garner and Ty Burrell carving Butter, and Nickelodeon's How to Rock. 50th anniversary parties for To Kill a Mockingbird and A Wrinkle in Time. Joe Carnahan has a Death Wish. The Pythons regroup for a new movie. Plus! What you can expect to find at the movies, and on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Instant, as well as television, music, and books. It's a smorgasbord of awesome.
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DVD Verdict 1014 - The Friday Filibuster (Do octopuses have one eye or two?)

January 27,2012
Dave feels Justified by his horrific eye injury, Mac experiences Star Wars: Uncut then reveals his secret life, and Erich gets Touched by Keifer Sutherland in the Grindhouse. Reviews of ST:TNG The Next Level (Blu-ray), Switched at Birth: Volume 1, and Killing Bono. Plus! Getaway drivers, One-eyed characters, and Football (American only).
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DVD Verdict 1013 - F This Movie! (Mike's Favorite Movies)

January 26,2012
Patrick welcomes in long lost co-host Michael Pomaro to discuss the weirdness of Terrence Malick, the disappointing films of Ed Burns, the pervasiveness of Kurosawa's Rashomon, quoting Nuns on the Run, and Mike's five definitive all-time favorite movies -- Pulp Fiction, Fargo, The Godfather, Jaws, and Goodfellas.
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DVD Verdict 1012 - View from the Couch (Blinded by Hollywood's Shining Light)

January 25,2012
Kent and Michelle are back with a new episode that debriefs The Golden Globes, reviews of Fox's new series Alcatraz and The Finder, and The Smurfs on Blu-ray.
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DVD Verdict 1011 - Entertainment Docket for January 23

January 23,2012
Michael gets crazy stupid for Love. Melissa spins a Dolphin Tale. Chris Dodd proves he's an idiot. George Lucas quits Star Wars. Keifer Sutherland goes to Confession. Dustin Hoffman tries his Luck on HBO. Bruce Jenner gets cuckolded. A rundown of what's new and exciting at the movies, on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Instant. And this week's life lesson: Always go for the wing man, unless the other guy is Ryan Gosling.
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DVD Verdict 1010 - Blast Processing! (Showering with Pippa and Soapa)

January 21,2012
Our boys from the Rock are joined by the Prodigal Ontarian, Adam, as they wax philosophical on all things piracy. Talk of PIPA and SOPA quickly gets out of hand (and borderline offensive to Mexican housekeeper stereotypes) and the boys hazily recollect those "extra special" games that felt like they took an eternity to arrive. There's also talk of "The Bachelor: Skyrim Edition." The only way you'll find out who Kev married, and who he wants to keep "adventuring" with is to tune in!
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DVD Verdict 1009 - The Friday Filibuster (A scythe by any other name...)

January 20,2012
Dave accepts an improbable mission, Mac makes a run for the border, and Erich time travels with Stephen King. Reviews of Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows, Fox's Alcatraz, Merlin: Season 3, Paranormal Activity 3 (Blu-ray), Real Steel (Blu-ray), and Hell and Back Again (Blu-ray). Plus! Live-action fighting robots, Secret passageways, Scythes.
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DVD Verdict 1008 - F This Movie! (Alex's Favorite Movies)

January 19,2012
Stalwart co-host Alex Lawson joins Patrick to rundown his short list of favorite movies... not already covered by other F This Movie! staffers. The Usual Suspects, Adaptation, Die Hard, Jurassic Park, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
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DVD Verdict 1007 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Meryl Streep)

January 17,2012
Clark spotlights music from the movies of freshly-crowned Golden Globe winner Meryl Streep, featuring selections from Silkwood, Out of Africa, Death Becomes Her, The House of the Spirits, The River Wild, Before and After, Marvin's Room, One True Thing, The Hours and The Iron Lady (which is also reviewed, along with Roman Polanski's Carnage).
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DVD Verdict 1006 - Entertainment Docket for January 16

January 16,2012
Recovering from Golden Globes overload, Michael and Melissa are able to regain their composure long enough to review The Descendants and Drive; preview this week's release of Underworld: Awakening, Haywire, and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; and run down what's new on DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Instant. Plus! Betty White invades NBC, Senior citizens get their Punk'd on, Disney ascends The Matterhorn (spawning more attraction-based films), your weekly Kardashian update, and more! Everything you need to know about this week in entertainment in 30 minutes or less.
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DVD Verdict 1005 - Blast Processing! (All I Got For Christmas)

January 14,2012
This week, the boys return from vacation to reveal the exciting video game presents found under their Christmas trees, talk the next generation game consoles, and rant about crappy gaming gifts from Christmas' past.
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DVD Verdict 1004 - F This Movie! (Deconstructing 2011, Part Two)

January 12,2012
Patrick, JB, and Doug put the final nail in the coffin of 2011, as they run down their favorite movies of the year.
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DVD Verdict 1003 - View from the Couch (Beginning of the End?)

January 11,2012
Join Kent and Michelle as they debunk the Mayan calendar, declutter the world, solve global obesity, bottle air, rundown a list of TV's midseason replacements, and review Real Steel, Fright Night (2011), and Contagion.
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DVD Verdict 1002 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Gary Oldman)

January 10,2012
This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actor Gary Oldman, offering selections from True Romance, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Air Force One, Romeo is Bleeding, Murder in the First, The Scarlet Letter, Lost in Space, The Dark Knight, The Unborn, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (which is reviewed, along with War Horse, The Adventures of Tintin, and A Dangerous Method).
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DVD Verdict 1001 - Entertainment Docket for January 9

January 09,2012
Melissa lands in Los Angeles in time to catch Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol and catch up with The Help. Michael shakes The Devil Inside long enough to talk Amazon Instant. Plus: This week on DVD and Blu-ray, Mark Wahlberg smuggles Contraband, Jennifer Hudson writes a book, a Jonas brother on Broadway, 24: The Movie gets a start date, Fox kills the Glee spinoff and animated Jonah Hill, Beyonce makes (see: buys) a baby, and the Kardashians use their powers for good instead of evil.
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DVD Verdict 1000 - The Friday Filibuster (2011 Buster Awards)

January 06,2012
How fitting we celebrate our 1,000th episode with the team of our very first weekly show. And what's more, it's their biggest show of the year! Dave, Mac, and Erich welcome in special guest, Judge Alice Nelson, as the honor their favorite moments in film and television for 2011, with such unique categories as Guilty pleasure, Favorite villain death, The moment that made you gently weep, and The movie that pooped on your soul. You may be done with "Best Of" lists, but I guarantee this is unlike anything you've seen/heard thus far.
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DVD Verdict 999 - F This Movie! (Deconstructing 2011, Part One)

January 05,2012
Wind them up and watch them go! Patrick and JB set out to give you the final word on the year in movies. In part one of this two part adventure, they detail the overrated, the underrated, and the worst Hollywood had to offer. You might not always like what they have to say, but you'll be better off for having heard it.
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DVD Verdict 998 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Joel McNeely)

January 03,2012
This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Joel McNeely, offering selections from Sally Hemmings: An American Scandal, Iron Will, Cinderella III: A Twist in Time, The Avengers, Buffalo Soldiers, Virus, Holes, Return to Neverland, and Flipper. In addition, you'll hear reviews of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol, and David Fincher's remake of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
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DVD Verdict 997 - Entertainment Docket for January 2

January 02,2012
Melissa enjoys her time in Suburgatory. Michael finds himself stuck in Wee Britain. A Swedish girl and her tattoo fail to win over the box office. Do it yourself exorcisms. Bollywood invades Netflix. Reality TV overwhelms the networks. Elvis goes country. Cee-Lo butchers John Lennon. Katy and Russell: An American Horror Story. And your moment of Zen.
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DVD Verdict 996 - Blast Processing (Say Goodbye to 2011)

December 31,2011
Join Steve, Jon, and Kev as they deliver the end of year goods. Snazzy non-awards are handed out to the best of 2011 as voted by you the readers! The boys then lay out their own top fives (and honorable mentions), before unanimously agreeing on Blast Processing's Game of the Year. There's also a little talk of what looks good in 2012.
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DVD Verdict 995 - F This Movie! (Erika's Favorite Movies)

December 30,2011
In a blatant case of nepotism, Patrick interviews Erika (his life-shmoop), in a quest to unearth five of her favorite movies (not her Top 5, mind you, because that's far too limiting): Ghostbusters, Goodfellas, Boogie Nights, Hoop Dreams, The Royal Tenenbaums. Just be aware you'll have to listen to fawning over George Clooney and Tom Cruise first. That Patrick just can't control his adoration.
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DVD Verdict 994 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Music from the films of Charlize Theron)

December 27,2011
This week, we offer up a smattering of music from the films of actress Charlize Theron. You'll hear melodies from The Cider House Rules, Mighty Joe Young, The Devil's Advocate, Sweet November, The Yards, The Italian Job, Men of Honor, In the Valley of Elah, and Sleepwalking. Plus! Clark visits his local arthouse and catches up with Shame, My Week with Marilyn, and Young Adult.
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DVD Verdict 993 - Entertainment Docket for December 26

December 26,2011
Melissa finds The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo exceeds expectations. Michael spends Christmas Eve at Disneyland. Plus! A glut of '70s and '80s television and '90s cult classic movies arrives on Netflix and Hulu. Another year of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Trent Reznor the film composer returns to CD. New books from Dean Koontz, The View's Elizabeth Hasslebeck, and "the sexy" Suzanne Sommers. Massive hype generated by trailers for The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit, and Ridley Scott's Prometheus. And a dose of celebrity banality. Happy New Year!
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DVD Verdict 992 - The Friday Filibuster (Lay off the Figgy Pudding!)

December 23,2011
Basking in the glow of Peter Jackson's trailer for The Hobbit and pitifully attempting to decipher Tom Hardy's Bane monologue, Mac seeks Dave's blessing to imbibe on He-Man and The Masters of the Universe, Dave is disappointed with the Dexter season finale, and Erich doesn't have access to Willow. Reviews of Young Justice, The Simpsons: Season 14, and Cinematic Titanic: War of the Insects. Plus! Favorite fake Seinfeld movies, Memorable beards, Famous aliases, and Supervillains with speech impediments.
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DVD Verdict 991 - F This Movie! (Erich's Favorite Movies)

December 22,2011
Patrick interviews Erich about his favorite movies of all time, including Annie Hall, The Graduate, This is Spinal Tap, Rushmore, and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
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DVD Verdict 990 - View from the Couch (Unconventional Christmas)

December 21,2011
Kent and Michelle's bi-weekly odyssey continues with this year's unconventional Christmas episode: reviews of Die Hard, The Sound of Music, three vintage Canadian animated films, a statistical breakdown of the Christmas holiday, and a visit from Old Saint Nick. Yippee Kay Yay, Mister Mistletoe!
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DVD Verdict 989 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Christmas Special)

December 20,2011
Clark gets into the holiday spirit by offering a full hour of film music from Christmas movies. You'll hear selections from Blizzard, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone, A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas, Scrooged, Love Actually, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Jack Frost, and The Polar Express.
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DVD Verdict 988 - Entertainment Docket for December 19

December 19,2011
Another exciting week of entertainment is on tap, as Melissa learns what happens in The Booth at the End, Michael learns valuable Christmas lessons from Fat Albert and Mr. Magoo. Plus! Sherlock Holmes and the mystery of the dwindling box office, the arrival of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, a rundown of festive holiday week television, new arrivals on Netflix Instant and Hulu Plus, Austin Powers is making his way to Broadway, The Lord of The Rings gets the Lego treatment, your weekly celebrity scanner report, and much more.
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DVD Verdict 987 - Blast Processing! (Best of 2011)

December 18,2011
This week's episode sees more talk of Skyrim, as Kev puts the final nail into the main quest. Meanwhile, Jon gets his Smackdown on with WWE 12, and Steve continues his hate march against the Nintendo 3DS. Plus! The boys finish out 2011 with talk of their favourite gaming moments.
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DVD Verdict 986 - The Friday Filibuster (Little Podcast on the Prairie)

December 16,2011
Dave and Mac return to the glory days, when it was just the two of them huddled around a roaring fire and open mic. This week's hot topics include X-Men vs. The Avengers, comic books in the digital age, embedding stealth pilots in hit series, reviewing the french thriller Point Blank on Blu-ray and the latest Ben 10 DVD release, action scenes on trains, and fights scenes in bathrooms.
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DVD Verdict 985 - F This Movie! (The Halloween Franchise)

December 15,2011
For those of you already overdosing on Christmas cheer, we offer some much needed counter-programming. Join Patrick and Mike as they freebase all eight movies in the original Halloween franchise, beginning with John Carpenter's 1978 classic, and ending with Jamie Lee Curtis, Busta Rhymes, Katee Sackhoff, and Tyra Banks taking down Michael Myers one last time.
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DVD Verdict 984 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Jerry Fielding)

December 12,2011
This week, Clark explores the music of the late Jerry Fielding, offering selections from The Wild Bunch, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, The Outfit, Super Cops, Chato's Land, The Big Sleep, The Black Bird, and The Gauntlet. In addition, a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed.
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DVD Verdict 983 - Entertainment Docket for December 12

December 12,2011
Melissa spends quality comedic time across the pond. Michael sits down with the cast of Community. The box office tanks hard but looks to rebound with a big season. A rundown of this week's Christmas TV specials. James Bond returns to Netflix Instant with Pierce Brosnan in tow. Getting down with OPP 20 years later. Elisabeth Sladen releases a posthumous autobiography. Lindsay Lohan brings her disaster tour to Hawaii. And The 100 Hottest Women of All Time... Really?!
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DVD Verdict 982 - The Friday Filibuster (Super Committee Assemble!)

December 09,2011
Erich acquaints himself with Being Human. Daryl finds Deadwood doesn't live up to the hype. Michael finds The Iron Lady has a heart of gold. Dan streams Community. Mac finishes Assassins Creed. Dave gets knocked out by Warrior. Plus! Movie word association, Irritating kids in Christmas movies, Mini DVD and Blu-ray Holiday Gift Guide, Severed heads that spring back to life, and Casting the worst actor to play Khan in Star Trek 2.
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DVD Verdict 981 - F This Movie! (Reindeer Games Commentary)

December 08,2011
Ho-Ho-Ho! Hey boys and girls, Santa has a special treat for you this year. Our movie elves -- Patrick, Doug, and JB -- have recorded a special audio commentary to one of Santa's favorite Christmas movies... John Frankenheimer's Reindeer Games! So get yourself situated in front of the TV, bring the movie up on Netflix Instant Streaming, and join Rudolph and me for a rip-snortin' good time.
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DVD Verdict 980 - View from the Couch (Tweeting is for the Birds)

December 07,2011
The dynamic Edmonton duo return with a winter weather update. Kent taps his massive Christmas TV specials collection (Spongebob, Shrek, Bugs Bunny, How to Train Your Dragon). Michelle talks 2011 television (Prime Suspect, Falling Skies). And we wrap with a look ahead to Pixar's Brave, Disney's John Carter.
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DVD Verdict 979 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Guitar Spotlight)

December 06,2011
This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the guitar, featuring selections from Once Upon a Time in the West, Deadfall, Spanglish, Under Fire, Taking Woodstock, Brokeback Mountain, 3:10 to Yuma, Norma Rae, P.S. I Love You, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. In addition, The Muppets, Hugo, and a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases are reviewed.
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DVD Verdict 978 - Entertainment Docket for December 5

December 05,2011
A snowed-in Melissa revists Jonathan Winters and Bonnie Hunt in the short-lived series Davis Rules. Michael gets to know Margaret Thatcher via Meryl Streep's The Iron Lady. The Dragon Tattoo Trilogy gets an extended TV mini-series treatment. A big week for British comedy on Netflix Instant. Community finds a new home on Hulu Plus. A rapid rundown of this week's Christmas-themed television. Richard Branson's new book says "Screw business as usual!" Amy Winehouse lives on in new music. Brad Pitt saves a man's life. And more wretched Kardashian news.
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DVD Verdict 977 - Blast Processing! (Nintendo Hatefest)

December 04,2011
On this week's episode, the boys stop talking about Skyrim (briefly) to share some thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Then there's the usual Bethesda love and some news, before everything degenerates into a Nintendo hate-fest when Jon asks, "What would you do to save the 3DS?"
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DVD Verdict 976 - The Friday Filibuster (Over the River and Through the Woods)

December 02,2011
Mac thrills to a Wonder Woman that never was, Erich reaches puberty while reading a book, and Dave loves his Kindle. Reviews of Being Human (US): Season One, Mission: Impossible '88, Meet Me in St. Louis (Blu-ray), and Smallville: Season Ten (Blu-ray). Plus! Overly complicated schemes, Alternate sledding devices, and Fictional game shows.
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DVD Verdict 975 - F This Movie! (F Everything!)

December 01,2011
A broken laptop throws Patrick and Doug into an alternate universe where the resulting conversation is a pop culture, stream of consciousness explosion that's going to be a bitch to clean up.
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DVD Verdict 974 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

November 29,2011
This week, Clark presents another batch of new and recent film score releases, featuring selections from Funeral Home, Forever Young, Gremlins, Rampage, The Debt, Dolphin Tale, Immortals, and Real Steel. Plus! A review of Alexander Payne's The Descendants.
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DVD Verdict 973 - Entertainment Docket for November 28

November 28,2011
Michael and Melissa dive head first into the holiday season with reviews of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy and My Week With Marilyn, glittery vampire births causing seizures, the arbitrary abuse of labeling a film NC-17, a rundown of this week's TV Christmas specials, new films to watch for on Netflix Instant, Angry Birds attack the publishing world, a Kardashian loses Dancing with the Stars, and the Dark Knight ages rapidly in his final chapter.
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DVD Verdict 972 - Blast Processing! (What's a Zelda?)

November 27,2011
On this week's episode of Blast Processing, the boys ignore all these great new releases like Zelda: Skyward Sword, Assassin's Creed: Revelations, and Saint's Row: The Third, in order to gush some more over Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and other games that do not have colons in their titles. There's also news, Uncharted 3 disappointment, and some King of Fighters XIII talk for those who may care. All 4 of you.
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DVD Verdict 971 - Objection! (Thanksgiving Special)

November 25,2011
A court order forces Dan and Dave out of retirement to defend the Old White Man Cabal from the countless cinematic examples of victimized badass indigenous people -- Jaguar Paw, Wind in his Hair, Mola Ram, Mani, Wicket the Ewok, Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, Chingachgook, Lieutenant Mike Harrigan, Deputy Tommy 'Hawk' Hill, Vohnkar, Chief Bromden.
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DVD Verdict 970 - F This Movie! (The Muppet Movies)

November 24,2011
Patrick and Erich forge a rainbow connection, during a stay at the Happiness Hotel on their way to New York City. It's a long way from Sesame Street to the Magic Store, boys. I hope you packed replacement felt and google eyes.
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DVD Verdict 969 - View from the Couch (Your Holiday Movies Road Map)

November 23,2011
Michelle pays tribute to a retiring Regis Philbin, Kent stages a Shrek-a-thon, Paramount reboots Lara Croft, Elizabeth Shue joins C.S.I., and a road map to plan your holidays at the movies.
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DVD Verdict 968 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Family Movies from Esteemed Directors)

November 22,2011
This week, Clark spotlights music from family movies made by esteemed directors. You'll hear tunes from Happy Feet, E.T., How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Where the Wild Things Are, and Hugo. Plus, some thoughts on Happy Feet Two.
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DVD Verdict 967 - Entertainment Docket for November 21

November 21,2011
Michael and Melissa prepare you for a very Gaga Thanksgiving week with more entertainment than you can shake a turkey leg at. Twilight makes more money in a weekend than some countries generate in a year. The Muppets get rebooted. Michelle Williams channels Marilyn Monroe. Super 8 shines on Blu-ray. Doctor Who shortchanges early adopters. NBC mistreats the smartest show on TV. Netflix makes a game-changing deal. Investigating the death of Natalie Wood 30 years after the fact. And another Hollywood marriage fails. (Big surprise).
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DVD Verdict 966 - The Friday Filibuster (Breaking the Geek Barometer)

November 18,2011

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DVD Verdict 965 - F This Movie! (The Mist)

November 17,2011

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DVD Verdict 964 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The FBI)

November 15,2011

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DVD Verdict 963 - Entertainment Docket for November 14

November 14,2011
Michael and Melissa are back in the saddle for a look at your week in entertainment. Adam Sandler vs. an animated cat, the beginning of the end of The Twilight Saga, Oscars no good horrible very bad 48 hrs, Donald Glover does stand-up, Tom Hanks goes to community college, the Duggars get pregnant again, Quentin Tarantino assembles the greatest cast in history, Bring It On goes Broadway, even more Wimpy Kid, how much famous authors actually write themselves, and much more.
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DVD Verdict 962 - Blast Processing! (Skyrimming)

November 12,2011

This week, the boys grab their axes and chainmail and get lost in the Misty Mountains, Mead Halls, and loose Women of SKYRIM! There may be talk of other games, but it all seems futile and without merit after experiencing Bethesda's latest Elder Scrolls epic.

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DVD Verdict 961 - The Friday Filibuster (Veterans Day Extravaganza)

November 11,2011
Michael feels J. Edgar sucks. Erich catches up on FX's American Horror Story and NBC's Community. Mac compares Once Upon a Time and Grimm to DC Comics' Fables. Dave gets hostile about Roswell. Reviews of Scrooge, Scrooged, MST3K XXII, Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere: 15th Anniversary, Roswell: Aliens Attack. Plus! Secret passages, Non-lethal weapons, When familiar aliens attack, and Revamping the Oscars.
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DVD Verdict 960 - F This Movie! (Juno)

November 10,2011
You'll have to pardon Patrick and Alex. They're suffering from a hipster contact high while f-ing the brains out of Jason Reitman, Diablo Cody, and Juno. I just hope they used protection.
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DVD Verdict 959 - View from the Couch (A Grim Fear of New Muppets)

November 09,2011
A very busy Kent and Michelle settle into a twice monthly schedule, meaning each new episode is packed with twice entertainment. This week: What to expect from the holiday movie season, reviews of Puss in Boots and The Muppet Movie, reviving The Muppets for a new generation, fall television report card thus far, comparing/contrasting Grimm and Once Upon a Time, and psychoanalyzing Kent's fear of strong females.
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DVD Verdict 958 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

November 08,2011
This week, Clark explores another batch of new and recent releases, offering musical selections from Puss in Boots, The Rum Diary, In Time, A Dangerous Method, My Week with Marilyn, The Artist and War Horse. Additionally, Clark offers his thoughts on the new comedy Tower Heist plus a handful of DVD and Blu-ray releases.
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DVD Verdict 957 - Entertainment Docket for November 7

November 07,2011
Verdict's look ahead to the week in entertainment returns with Michael and Melissa bringing you the best of film, television, DVD, Blu-ray, internet streaming, celebrity news, and more. This week: Eddie Murphy's towering inferno, notable TV guest stars, Hulu Plus vs. Netflix vs. Amazon Prime, reviews of Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 2 and Clint Eastwood's snoozer J. Edgar, and exorcising the Kardashian plague.
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DVD Verdict 956 - Blast Processing! (Naughty dog...)

November 05,2011
This week, our boys spread a little love all over Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece, Uncharted 3! The usual suspects also return: Batman, Deus Ex, Dark Souls, and Call of Duty. Don't miss our in-depth roundtable on classic linear scripted experiences vs. emergent gameplay, and why we think the two can co-exist. Trust me, it's a lot more exciting than it sounds.
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DVD Verdict 955 - The Friday Filibuster (Everything's better on stilts)

November 04,2011
As the New England team digs out from a Halloween snowstorm, Daryl steps in to catch us up on Parks and Rec, Mac survives Marvel Comic's Spider Island, and Dave leads the charge on hot new video game releases. Reviews of A Serbian Film, In a Glass Cage, Dracula 2000, and The Change-Up. Plus! Terrible dubbing, Least favorite sports movie, and Wacky lawyers.
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DVD Verdict 954 - F This Movie! (Hostel, Parts I and II)

November 03,2011
Despite an invitation from the Elite Hunting Club, Patrick and Alex decided against traveling to Slovakia for "rest and relaxation." Instead, they've decided to stay home and soundly F Eli Roth and his depraved films Hostel and Hostel: Part II.
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DVD Verdict 953 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Franz Waxman)

November 01,2011
This week, Clark spotlights the music of Golden Age composer Franz Waxman, offering sweeping selections from Prince Valiant, Rebecca, Objective, Burma!, Suspicion, Untamed, Demetrius and the Gladiators, Anne of the Indies, The Silver Chalice, and Sunset Boulevard.
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DVD Verdict 952 - Blast Processing! (What, no Skyrim?)

October 29,2011
On this week's episode, all three of the boys still love Batman: Arkham City, while Steve spends some quality time with Battlefield 3, and Jon plays some Kirby, Kev decides to take his chances as some sort of harpoon wielding cloud whale thing. Being topical and all, we also sound the drums of doom for Nintendo, what with all their recent financial woes. Rated M for Mature.
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DVD Verdict 951 - The Friday Filibuster (2011 Halloween Special)

October 29,2011
It's an unintentional Halloween episode, as Mac reacquaints himself with Freddy Krueger, Erich leverages Netflix to consume Paranormal Activity 1 and 2, and Dave is enjoying the new season of Dexter. Reviews of Winnie the Pooh, Halloween 6-8, and Ghost Adventures. Plus! Classic bedsheet ghosts, Wolves, and Master Yoda answers your Halloween questions.
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DVD Verdict 950 - F This Movie! (American Psycho)

October 27,2011
Patrick and Doug get naked with Christian Bale to return some videotapes, drink fine Chardonnay, murder some neighbors, and dissect American Psycho.
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DVD Verdict 949 - View from the Couch (2011 Halloween Special)

October 26,2011
Back from the dead, Kent and Michelle recap their insane life before diving into a discussion of urban legends, and reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the Universal classic Creature from the Black Lagoon, and John Carpenter's The Thing.
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DVD Verdict 948 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (2011 Halloween Special)

October 25,2011
With Halloween approaching, Clark spotlights another batch of nerve-jangling horror movie music, offering selections from Hellbound: Hellraiser II, Prince of Darkness, The Mephisto Waltz, Snow White: A Tale of Terror, The Grudge 2, Shrunken Heads, Freddy vs. Jason, A Lizard in a Woman's Skin, Dexter, Lord of Illusions, Scream 2, End of Days, and A Nightmare on Elm Street.
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DVD Verdict 947 - Blast Processing! (Batshit Crazy)

October 22,2011
This week's BLAST PROCESSING takes our boys to Gotham City for some thoughts on Batman's latest video game outing. There's also talk of racing fast cars, the dirty cyberpunk future, '80s cartoons that would make awesome games, poutine, and Tony Scott: The Video Game. We don't understand it either. Failure to curb Jon's penchant for F-bombs means this bad boy is Rated 'M' for Mature.
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DVD Verdict 946 - The Friday Filibuster (Vacationing in Arkham City)

October 21,2011
Even though Dave has taken ill, it will not stop him and Erich from immersing themselves in the new video game Arkham City. Mac is looking forward to the steam punk version of The Three Musketeers. Excitement surrounds Season Two of The Walking Dead. Reviews of Batman: Year One, The Frighteners (Blu-ray), and Freerunner (Blu-ray). Plus! Dangerous nerds, Watching movies-within-a-movie, and a bonus Lightning Round: Movies that start with a vowel. Go!
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DVD Verdict 945 - F This Movie! (Music Box Massacre 2011)

October 20,2011
Patrick and JB once again venture into the maw of the Music Box Massacre and live to tell about it. 13 movies. 24 hours. This is their story, in their own shell-shocked, sleep deprived words.
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DVD Verdict 944 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Grab Bag)

October 18,2011
It's another musical grab bag, as Clark spotlights a random assortment of film music selections: I Capture the Castle, The Unsaid, Soldier, Tin Man, Live and Let Die, The Stunt Man, Forever Amber, The Driver, Apt Pupil, The Virgin Suicides, and a piece from Christopher Young's An Unfinished Life rejected score. Plus, reviews of The Tree of Life, Horrible Bosses, Terri, and Lars von Trier's polarizing sci-fi flick Melancholia.
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DVD Verdict 943 - The Return of Blast Processing!

October 15,2011
Indian Summer Vacation is over! Blast Processing is back with talk of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Rage, Dark Souls, Steve Jobs, High Def Remakes, and a round of Whiskey shots (purely celebratory, of course). Rated M for Mature!
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DVD Verdict 942 - The Friday Filibuster (Man Service)

October 14,2011
Dave plays midwife to The Howling Reborn. Erich Attacks the Block with his Troll Hunting. Mac finds V: Season Two to be an American Horror Story. Josh pops his Psycho Kickboxer cherry with The Punisher. Plus! Memorable collapses, Rapid transit, Secrets in the attic, and Characters known only by their first names.
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DVD Verdict 941 - F These Zombie Movies!

October 13,2011
They're coming to get you, Patrick and JB, so you better hurry up and F these zombie movies before it's too late. Mwahahahahaha!
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DVD Verdict 940 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1960)

October 11,2011
Clark jumps into his musical time machine once again and travels back to the year 1960, offering selections from Purple Noon, From the Terrace, Psycho, Spartacus, The Apartment, Cimmaron, La Dolce Vita, and appropriately enough The Time Machine.
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DVD Verdict 939 - Objection! (Horrific Video Game Adaptations)

October 10,2011
Contrarian a-hole authoritarians Dave and Dan return with a Ron Swanson update before settling into an in-depth discussion of terrifying Hollywood adaptations of video games for television and film -- The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, Captain N: The Gamemaster, Pac-Man, Dragon's Lair, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, DOOM, and more. The bigger question: Is it even possible to create a worthwhile translation from game to film? Speculation centers on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Halo.
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DVD Verdict 938 - The Friday Filibuster (Casually Racist)

October 07,2011
This week, the boys ponder the validity of Columbus Day. Mac asks the question, "Can you murder a robot?" Erich gets into Deadwood. Dave stops short of saying he loves Terra Nova. NBC Comedies redeem themselves in Week 2. Reviews of Submarine, The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway (Blu-ray), Fast Five (Blu-ray), and the house pet ghost-hunting reality series The Haunted. Plus! Flying right at you, Missing body parts, and Broken necks.
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DVD Verdict 937 - F This Movie! (Sleepaway Camp)

October 06,2011
Join Patrick, Doug, Mike, and JB as they kick off their month-long Halloween celebration by spending a quiet evening in the woods at SLEEPAWAY CAMP recording their first feature-length commentary. It's the ultimate horror show-and-tell with an M. Night Shama-lama-ding-dong twist!
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DVD Verdict 936 - View from the Couch (Re-Imagine This!)

October 05,2011
Global Warming descends up Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle prepare for Canadian Thanksgiving, the oddities of High School reunions, bringing television series back from the dead, October movies, reviews of ABC's Pan Am and Revenge, Fox's Terra Nova, CBS' Two Broke Girls, and NBC's Prime Suspect.
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DVD Verdict 935 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (I Gotta Fever)

October 04,2011
This week, Clark coughs up some music from films about sickness and disease, offering selections from Iris, Dying Young, Medicine Man, Shadowlands, Outbreak, and Stepmom. In addition, the cancer-themed comedy/drama 50/50 is reviewed alongside a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases.
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DVD Verdict 934 - The Friday Filibuster (The Transparent Cash Grab)

September 30,2011
This week, Erich breaks bread with Breaking Bad, Mac ensconces himself within Castle, and Dave covers his Fall TV favorites. Reviews of Terra Nova, Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Blu-ray), Thor (Blu-ray), The Naked Gun (Blu-ray), Jake and the Neverland Pirates, and Barbie: Princess Charm School. Plus! Faulty Gremlins memories and Fall-related tomfoolery.
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DVD Verdict 933 - F This Movie! (Napoleon Dynamite)

September 29,2011
Bowing to peer pressure, Patrick and Alex time travel back to 2004 to shave their heads, cast a protective spell over Loch Ness, hunt Alaskan wolverines, tame a wild honeymoon stallion, master the art of Rex Kwan Do, and F the heck out of Napoleon Dynamite. Gosh!
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DVD Verdict 932 - View from the Couch (My So-Called Tragic Life)

September 28,2011
Kent and Michelle return with tips from The Jack Handy School of Parenting, how not to attend your High School Reunion, Disneyland dons its Halloween costume, James Cameron buys Disney theme park real estate, The Lion King goes high def and 3D, Kent refuses to believe The Help has grossed $154 Million, plus reviews of CBS' A Person of Interest and a retooled C.S.I. with Ted Danson.
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DVD Verdict 931 - The Friday Filibuster (Behind the Scenes at DVD Verdict)

September 23,2011
A unique show this week, in that Dave interviews Michael about the inner workings of DVD Verdict, which then devolves into a discussion of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's key role in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, why Verdict didn't get Star Wars (Blu-ray) to review, and a review of Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.
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DVD Verdict 930 - F This Movie! (Gremlins)

September 22,2011
We screwed up. Patrick and Erich are wet, bathed in bright light, and just finished a midnight buffet. Now you're going to be forced to listen to them talk ad nauseam about Joe Dante, Gremlins, and Gremlins 2. We apologize in advance.
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DVD Verdict 929 - View from the Couch (Easily Annoyed)

September 21,2011
Kent and Michelle debrief the Emmys (and butcher talent names), add their voice to the growing Glee backlash, review the new Syfy channel series Alphas and The CW's Secret Circle, and speculate about the forthcoming Fox series Terra Nova.
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DVD Verdict 928 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Bill Conti)

September 20,2011
This week, Clark spotlights the music of Oscar-winning composer Bill Conti, offering selections from The Karate Kid, the Rocky franchise, The Right Stuff, Blood In, Blood Out, An Unmarried Woman, Uncle Joe Shannon, Dynasty, and Escape to Victory. Plus! A reviews of the Ryan Gosling flick Drive and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases.
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DVD Verdict 927 - Objection! (Hollywood Conceits that Drive Us Insane)

September 19,2011
Dave and Dan welcome a star-studded lineup to hash through a list of movie and television idioms, tropes, and conventions that drive them up a wall -- The Scooby-Doo Conceit, Hacking the Gibson, Computers are Magic, Death by Consumer Electronics, The 360-degree Camera Pan, The Boss Hogg Effect, Running from the Fireball, Exploding Automobiles, and more. How stupid do these filmmakers think we are?
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DVD Verdict 926 - The Friday Filibuster (John Carpenter is Dead to Me)

September 16,2011
This week, Erich stops bailing water long enough to review BBC's Misfits and eviscerate John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China, Michael is up to his bloody eyeballs in new Hollywood horror, and Dave postmortem's Curb Your Enthusiasm and Make It or Break It. Reviews of Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (Blu-ray), X-Men: First Class (Blu-ray), and Outsourced: The Complete Series. Plus! Scenes of the afterlife, John Carpenter directs your favorite '80s film, and vintage special effects that still hold up.
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DVD Verdict 925 - F This Movie! (Superbad)

September 15,2011
Join Patrick and Doug as they explore such heady topics as the male camel toe and the sin of breast reduction surgery, while giving Greg Mottola's Superbad some much needed McLovin.
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DVD Verdict 924 - View from the Couch (Yellypants)

September 14,2011
Kent and Michelle are in the manic throes of Fall activities, but still manage to squeeze in a few minutes to talk cereal snobbery, box office leaders from Septembers past, reviews of the Sherman Bros. documentary The Boys and Disney's colossal flop Mars Needs Moms, and the Star Wars saga on Blu-ray.
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DVD Verdict 923 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Steven Soderbergh)

September 13,2011
This week, Clark explores music from the films of director Steven Soderbergh, featuring selections from Out of Sight, the Ocean's Trilogy, Solaris, Che, The Good German, Erin Brokovich, and Contagion, which is also reviewed alongside such recent DVD and Blu-ray releases as Hanna, Fringe: Season Three, Everything Must Go, Scarface, and United 93.
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DVD Verdict 922 - Objection! (The NFL Challenge)

September 12,2011
This week, Dave, Dan, Adam, and a mute Michael face a most unusual change -- identify a film that corresponds in some way, shape, or form to each of the NFL's 32 teams. Okay.... go!
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DVD Verdict 921 - The Friday Filibuster (Just the Ten of Us on Spider Island)

September 09,2011
Dave, Mac, and special guest Judge Daryl Loomis attempt to dispel the growing anger permeating life on Earth, by spinning a web around Marvel Comics "Spider Island," extolling the virtues of Voltron: Defender of the Universe, and reviewing such new releases as Secret of the Lost Legend (Blu-ray), Creepshow (Blu-ray), True Legend (Blu-ray), Sons of Anarchy: Season Three (Blu-ray), and Outsourced: The Complete Series. Plus! TV shows with strange opening credit sequences, Memorable motorcyles, Remaking TV shows into movies of a different genre.
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DVD Verdict 920 - F This Movie! (Lost Highway)

September 08,2011
Patrick and JB learn it's not healthy to tailgate, before transforming into Peter Travers and Roger Ebert to dissect David Lynch's mind-numbing Lost Highway.
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DVD Verdict 919 - View from the Couch (Fall Spectacular)

September 07,2011
Kent and Michelle pay homage to the victims of 9/11, before settling into discussions of broken dog tails, the upcoming Fall television season, September theatrical releases, and excitement over Eddie Murphy hosting the Oscars. Plus, reviews of No Ordinary Family, and BBC's Wonders of the Universe.
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DVD Verdict 918 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

September 06,2011
This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases, offering selections from Days of Heaven, Being Human, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, and more! In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on John Madden's thriller The Debt and a handful of new DVD and Blu-ray releases.
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DVD Verdict 917 - Objection! (Darth Vader says "Nooooo!!!")

September 05,2011
The world's foremost contrarian a-holes, Dan and Dave, have their say about George Lucas' continuing changes to the Star Wars saga.
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DVD Verdict 916 - The Friday Filibuster (Subverted Expectations)

September 02,2011
Our intrepid gang of 'Busters is joined by guest Judge Josh Rode this week, as Erich is entertained but not overwhelmed by Dexter: Season 5, Mac is unimpressed by DC Comics' reboot, and Dave brainstorms a 21st century Aquaman. TV on DVD reviews of Angry Beavers: Seasons One and Two, The Event: The Complete Series, Community: Season Two, and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena. Plus! Changing movies you loved as a kid, Movies you'd wish you could see for the first time again, Dominating diminutive actors, and Inventing Movie/TV board game tie-ins. Oh, and don't forget to bring your prosthetic penis!
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DVD Verdict 915 - F This Movie! (Summer 2011 Postmortem)

September 01,2011
Join Patrick, Doug, and JB, as they debrief, debunk, debase, and defile the 2011 summer movie season.
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DVD Verdict 914 - View from the Couch (Two Dogs and a Dead Fish)

August 31,2011
Kent and Michelle reflect upon 15 years of marriage, campers vs. motorhomes, a horrible swimming experience, analyzing the Twilight franchise, Taylor Lautner's Abducted and more upcoming fall movies, and a review of Green Lantern.
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DVD Verdict 913 - The Friday Filibuster (Bushy Bushy Bushy)

August 26,2011
Mac has layers but does not live in Worcester, Erich is still disturbed by his The Fly / The Fly II double feature, Dave is underwhelmed by this season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Plus: Reviews of '80s cult horror flick Bad Dreams, Twilight Zone: Season Five (Blu-ray), and Bangkok Knockout; Villain freakouts; Making your own changes to the Star Wars: Complete Saga (Blu-ray); and camping with a Saved by the Bell character.
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DVD Verdict 912 - F This Movie! (Star Trek)

August 25,2011
Boldly going where many have gone before, Patrick and company attempt to out trek the Trekkers with their f-ing of JJ Abrams' Star Trek.
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DVD Verdict 911 - View from the Couch (George Lucas works Blu)

August 24,2011
The Dixon Bros. -- Kent and Tim -- join forces to defeat kidney stones, dissect Star Wars on Blu-ray, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Hollywood franchising, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, and more. BTW, we apologize in advance for the quality of the audio.
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DVD Verdict 910 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Four)

August 23,2011

This week, Clark wraps up his four-part series on the music of the the Harry Potter franchise, by featuring Alexandre Desplat's music from Deathly Hallows Parts I and II. On the review portion of the program, Clark offers his thoughts on the Fright Night remake and a selection of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 909 - Objection! (Old White Man Cabal Film Festival)

August 22,2011
This week, Dan, Dave, and Michael settle in for the first annual OWMC Film Festival, but only after a hearty discussion of the new Conan the Barbarian, the original Conan films, Bangkok Knockout, and the current state of the Asian action film genre.
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DVD Verdict 908 - The Friday Filibuster (You Crack Me Up)

August 19,2011
Dave and Mac offer up a streamlined episode, focusing their attention on $200 movie tickets, Boston's Twilight convention, new Ben 10, going retro with Airwolf: The Movie, worst movie location to raise a child, and scenes that crack you up no matter how many times you see them.
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DVD Verdict 907 - F This Movie! (Dune)

August 18,2011
Behold! As a wild ass in the desert, Patrick and Mark go forth to their work, F-ing the Hell out of David Lynch's sci-fi epic Dune. Let's just hope they don't attract the worm.
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DVD Verdict 906 - View from the Couch (Surfin' Safari)

August 17,2011
Michelle flies solo once again, as the summer comes crashing to an end, with health and job crises. But there's still time for reviews of Rio, Soul Surfer, the disappointing adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and some recent trailers.
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DVD Verdict 905 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Three)

August 16,2011
Clark delivers part three of his four-part series exploring the music of the Harry Potter franchise. This week, Nicholas Hooper's surprisingly understated contributions to Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince are examined.
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DVD Verdict 904 - Objection! (Comic Book Movies)

August 15,2011
Dave, Dan, and Mac dissect the genre's potential, overwhelming presence, and underwhelming execution.
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DVD Verdict 903 - The Friday Filibuster (Big Trouble in Little Nockmaar)

August 12,2011
On this week's action-packed episode, Erich rises to the challenge of reviewing the new Planet of the Apes flick, Michael envisions a Blues Brothers Saturday morning cartoon, Dave discovers Seinfeld in HD, Dexter: Season Five's bonus features go AWOL, John Carpenter's movie monsters face off in celebrity deathmatch, and the boys plot out a rather boring prequel to Willow. BTW, a very special thank you to Tom from Chicago who sent Dave a copy of the original Willow book and cassette.
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DVD Verdict 902 - F This Movie! (That Thing You Do!)

August 11,2011
A man in a really nice camper wants to put Patrick and Erich on a podcast to F-the-heck out of Tom Hanks' directorial debut That Thing You Do! Hey, it's no Larry Crowne, but what is... right?
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DVD Verdict 901 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part Two)

August 09,2011

Clark continues his exploration of the music of the Harry Potter franchise, offering selections from John Williams' Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Patrick Doyle's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Additionally, the sci-fi thriller Rise of the Planet of the Apes is reviewed. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 900 - Objection! (Denouncing Movies We Used to Love)

August 08,2011
On this OWMC-approved episode, Dave and Dan travel back in time to denounce their own critical opinions for movies they once loved -- Independence Day, Modern Problems, Con Air, The Fly (1986), The Karate Kid III, Superman II, and more.
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DVD Verdict 899 - The Friday Filibuster (Alternate Universe)

August 05,2011
Kickin' it old school, Dave and Mac dodge toddler heckling and intrusive phone calls to discuss Cowboys and Aliens and Marvel Comics' The Ultimates; reviews of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, Dylan Dog, and Clash; clunky spacesuits and dope roller skating.
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DVD Verdict 898 - F This Movie! (Cowboys and Aliens)

August 04,2011
In its new Thursday time slot, F This Movie joins Jon Favreau's big screen battle between Cowboys and Aliens. Saddle up with Patrick and JB, as they attempt to find some common ground with which to wage their Spielbergian war. It can't be too tough a fight, since they were nearly KO'd by The Smurfs.
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DVD Verdict 897 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Music of Harry Potter, Part One)

August 02,2011
Clark travels to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, beginning a four-part series featuring the music from each of the Harry Potter films. This week, John Williams' music for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 896 - Objection! (Ironclad / Captain America)

August 01,2011
Dave and Dan return from their self-imposed exile, dripping with testosterone and ready to sink their reviewing incisors into the summer's most macho period pieces -- Ironclad and Captain America.
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DVD Verdict 895 - F This Movie! (Stop Making Sense)

July 30,2011
Patrick and JB put their Talking Heads together, living in a shotgun shack, letting the day go by, reviewing Jonathan Demme's Stop Making Sense and other memorable concert films.
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DVD Verdict 894 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Patriotic Flair)

July 26,2011
This week, Clark waves his American flag and spotlights film music with a distinctly patriotic flavor. You'll hear selections from Band of Brothers, The Patriot, Apollo 13, The Alamo, Patton, MacArthur, The Green Berets, and Captain America (which is also reviewed). Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 893 - The Friday Filibuster (Nursing Half a Chubby)

July 22,2011
Mac and Michael debrief Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Dave provides his Summer Movie report card thus far, dissecting the new teaser trailers for The Dark Knight Rises and The Amazing Spider-man, and gettin' jazzed about Batman: Arkham City and Supernatural: The Anime Series. Plus, reviews of Source Code, Fortress, Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1, and Dynasty: Season Five; plotting Arrested Development: The Anime Series, brainstorming your ultimate dream double feature, goddamn hippies, and the latest headlines from Yahoo! news.
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DVD Verdict 892 - F This Movie! (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2)

July 21,2011
Patrick and Doug put an end to Harry Potter once and for all, as they f the horcrux that is The Deathly Hallows, Part 2.
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DVD Verdict 891 - View from the Couch (Super Cool)

July 20,2011
Kent and Michelle take a few minutes out from their summer activities to admit they haven't seen many of the latest box office hits, run down the Top 10 Summer Movies of all time, debrief Harry Potter mania, gush over a new Star Wars iPad/iPhone app, celebrate Disneyland's 56th birthday, and review Rango.
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DVD Verdict 890 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Newton Howard)

July 19,2011
This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer James Newton Howard. You'll hear selections from Peter Pan, Treasure Planet, Dinosaur, A Perfect Murder, The Lookout, Glengarry Glen Ross, Grand Canyon, Guilty by Suspicion, and The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep. In addition, the comedy Horrible Bosses is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 889 - F This Movie! (The Boondock Saints)

July 17,2011
Patrick and Doug say a prayer and F the living hell out of the inexplicable cult classic The Boondock Saints, writer/director Troy Duffy, and his cult of coolness.
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DVD Verdict 888 - The Friday Filibuster (Justin Bieber is Robin!)

July 15,2011
On international Harry Potter day, Mac succumbs to the mania, Erich regales us with tales from Netflix-land, and Dave embraces Larry David. Plus: Reviews of MST3K vs. Gamera, Rookie Blue, Tekken (Blu-ray), gross collections, favorite blooper reels, and surprise plot twists leaked from The Dark Knight Rises.
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DVD Verdict 887 - View from the Couch (The Wrath of Kent)

July 13,2011
The solo act is once again a duet, as Kent makes his return to The Couch. Unfortunately, nobody really missed him. But it's back witty banter and bickering over such topics as Disney looking to add Marvel characters to its theme parks, Kent buys illegal DVDs and is now on a US watch list, Michelle's hatred of The Muppets bubbles to the surface, reviews of Kevin Pollak's Chat Show and Fran Drescher's Happily Divorced, and the continuing saga of box office billionaires.
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DVD Verdict 886 - Objection! meets Sounds and Sights of Cinema

July 12,2011
This week, it's a spectacular crossover edition of Objection! and The Sounds and Sights of Cinema as Dave, Dan, and Clark explore scores from Die Hard rip-offs, in addition to basking in the glory of 13 Assassins, pondering the minimalism of Christopher Nolan, tracing the origins of modern action music back to Black Rain, extolling the virtues of Sudden Death and much more. Plus! Musical selections from The Rock, Sudden Death, Cliffhanger, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, Air Force One, and Die Hard 2: Die Harder are offered for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 885 - F This Movie! (Independence Day)

July 10,2011
Neither Patrick, JB, nor Bill Pullman will go quietly into the night. For today, they thoroughly F Independence Day! (Yeah, yeah, it's a week late. I know. So sue us...)
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DVD Verdict 884 - The Friday Filibuster (Rumble in the Jungle)

July 08,2011
This week, we discover strange parallels between Archie Comics and Saved by the Bell, Mike embarks upon a dramatic MacGyver-esque road trip through New York, and Dave subjects himself to the power of Transformers: Dark of the Moon in mind-numbing 3D. Reviews of the final season of Medium, Hobo with a Shotgun, and Series 9 of MI-5. Plus! Creating NY Post headlines for cheesy action movies, sweet vans, intestines, and dudes falling into whirring blades.
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DVD Verdict 883 - F This Movie! (Alien Invasions)

July 06,2011
Donning tinfoil helmets and arming themselves cannons filled with common cold germs, Patrick and Alex set out to defend their local movie theater from a never-ending parade of alien invasions. Will they succeed? Tune in and find out!
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DVD Verdict 882 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hammer Horror)

July 05,2011
This week, Clark spotlights music from Hammer horror films, offering selections from The Curse of Frankenstein, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, The Horror of Frankenstein, Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell, The Kiss of the Vampire, Lust for a Vampire, Twins of Evil, Vampire Circus and Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires. In addition, Michael Bay's Transformers: Dark of the Moon is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 881 - F This Movie! (The Last Airbender)

July 02,2011
Bowing to the pressure of listener requests, Patrick and Alex subject themselves to M. Night Shamalamadingdong's The Last Airbender, if only to wait for the big... final... twist! (We didn't warn them there isn't one.)
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DVD Verdict 880 - The Friday Filibuster (Viewers Like You)

July 01,2011
The summer's heating up as Dave gets a new computer, Mac steps into the world of high definition, and Mike confronts a Vermont steer. The Dark Knight Rises filming report. DVD reviews of Man from Nowhere, Of Gods and Men, and The Cape. The summer movie season reaches the midway point. Plus! Slow moving martial arts, MacGyver memories, a game of movie lead swap, and a horrifying secret revealed!
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DVD Verdict 879 - View from the Couch (What about Summer?)

June 29,2011
Another week alone on the couch and the power is going to Michelle's head. After a brief impromptu commercial for Avon's Skin So Soft, she and the kids settle into a review of What About Bob? (written by the late Laura Ziskin), JJ Abrams and Steven Spielberg's Super 8, 10 more entries in the Top 50 Summer Movies of All Time, and listener mail.
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DVD Verdict 878 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Michael Giacchino)

June 28,2011
This week, Clark spotlights a handful of film scores by composer Michael Giacchino, featuring selections from Cloverfield, Up, The Incredibles, Let Me In, The Family Stone, and Speed Racer. In addition, the new Pixar movie Cars 2 is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 877 - Objection! (Captain America)

June 27,2011
While Dave is off at Old White Man Cabal Re-Education Camp, Dan welcomes in comic book experts (see: nerds) Mac and Michael to discuss Joe Johnston's Captain America and the potential or pitfalls it holds for Marvel's cinematic universe. Don't worry, even without Dave, there's no shortage of contrarian a-holery.
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DVD Verdict 876 - F This Movie! (Green Lantern)

June 26,2011
Patrick, Mike, and Adam form the F This Movie Corps to battle Martin Campbell, Ryan Reynolds, and Warner Bros. before they destroy the good name of Hal Jordan and Green Lantern.
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DVD Verdict 875 - View from the Couch (CA Coke and a Sunburn)

June 22,2011
Michelle and the kids may be walking on the sun, but that doesn't stop them from reviewing NatGeo's Ultimate Factories, discover the world is addicted to Coca-Cola, counting down the Top 50 Summer Movies.
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DVD Verdict 874 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Wonderful World of Color)

June 21,2011
Clark bounces across the color spectrum with musical selections from The Blue Lagoon, The Black Stallion, The Thin Red Line, The Pink Panther, Green Lantern (which he also reviews), and more!
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DVD Verdict 873 - Objection! (Badass Dads)

June 20,2011
< Dave and Dan put their contrarian a-holery aside this week to celebrate Father's Day by running down a list of cinematic badass dads.
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DVD Verdict 872 - F This Movie! (Super 8)

June 19,2011
Patrick and JB channel their inner 10-year-olds to explore the world of JJ Abrams Super 8,a an homage to the classic Spielbergian summer movies of old. And the production values are MINT!
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DVD Verdict 871 - Blast Processing! (E3 2011)

June 16,2011
Bet you never thought we'd get this far! Steve, Dave, and Adam ring in Episode 100! Jon's there lurking, and is very sad because his mic is busted, but at least he's there in spirit, laughing at the rest of us. WE run down the big ole slab of "What the hell?!" that was E3 2011! If The Cirque De Soliel is the most exciting show on Earth, this just may have been the most boring. There's some PSVita inspired hand-wringing, some Wii-U inspired head-scratching, much yawning over Kinect and much love for Uncharted 3, Skyrim, and Mass Effect 3!
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DVD Verdict 870 - View from the Couch (Shut Up, Oprah!)

June 15,2011
Michelle finds herself alone on the couch, yet again. But that doesn't stop her from putting Oprah in her place, praising James Lipton, pitting Julie Bowen against Sofia Vergara, handicapping the summer movie season, and reviewing The Golden Child on the latest Greaties of the '80s.
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DVD Verdict 869 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

June 14,2011
This week, Clark digs into another batch of new and recent film music releases, offering selections from Paul, Your Highness, Kung Fu Panda 2, Masada, I Am Number Four, Rango, and Source Code. In addition, J.J. Abrams' sci-fi thriller Super 8 is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 868 - Objection! (Battle: Los Angeles)

June 13,2011
Dave, Dan, and Steve saddle up to extoll the virtues of the Coen Brothers' True Grit, before camping out to defend the glory that is Battle: Los Angeles.
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DVD Verdict 867 - F This Movie (Twelve Monkeys)

June 11,2011
Patrick and JB are seeking The Army of the Twelve Monkeys, but will settle for a blatant f-ing of Terry Gilliam's cult classic. Hey, film criticism ain't an exact science with these clowns, but they're getting better.
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DVD Verdict 866 - The Friday Filibuster (Crisis on Finite Budgets)

June 10,2011
Live from Smuggler's Notch! Join Dave, Mike, and Dan as they recall the insanity of Legend of the Hidden Temple, unravel more Superman than you can shake a high definition stick at, rundown the worst superhero costumes of all time, make you the villain of a Die Hard knockoff, and invent new social issues for comic book heroes.
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DVD Verdict 865 - View from the Couch (Fangtastic)

June 08,2011
Michelle sits alone once again on her big Couch, but doesn't let that deter her from discussing the death of Randy Macho Man Savage, Spielberg movies coming to Blu-ray, and opening The Disney Vault on White Fang.
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DVD Verdict 864 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Piano Men)

June 07,2011
This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the piano, offering selections from The Conversation, Searching for Bobby Fischer, The Piano, Love Field, The Firm, Forrest Gump, Munich and Finding Neverland. In addition, the comic book blockbuster X-Men: First Class is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 863 - Objection! (Death-defying Stunts, Part Two)

June 06,2011
Returning to format, with the second half of their countdown to the 10 Best Bone-crunching-life-threatening Practical Movie Stunts, Dan and Dave set their sights on Ben Hur, Stagecoach, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Willow, For Your Eyes Only, and The Road Warrior... but only after an in-depth discussion of X-Men: First Class and where it ranks in the X-Men franchise.
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DVD Verdict 862 - F This Movie! (Taken)

June 05,2011
Patrick and Mark hide under the bed to discuss Liam Neeson badassery, French action movies, and Gun Kata. Plus! Mark shares the incredible true story of the time he was TAKEN.
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DVD Verdict 861 - The Friday Filibuster (Corpse Feasting)

June 03,2011
On a very special episode, Dan and Steve join Dave to build the excitement for X-Men: First Class and Conan the Barbarian, share the love for Fast Five and Season Three of Parks and Rec, and revisit Zombieland. Plus! The worst TV or movie use of your favorite sport, Shameful representation of mental illness, and Badass strangers in a strange land.
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DVD Verdict 860 - Blast Processing! (The Great One)

June 02,2011
Steve and Jon are back to run down the news. The PSN is back, and Activision has announced their subscription plans for Call of Duty. Meanwhile, the guys are still playing LA Noire, but Jon finds time for some Brink, while Steve digs into The Witcher 2, and Hunted: The Demon's Forge.
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DVD Verdict 859 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Summer Blockbusters)

May 31,2011
This week, Clark offers a collection of music from summer blockbusters, spotlighting selections from Independence Day, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Transformers, Gremlins, Spider-Man, Back to the Future, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 858 - Objection! (America F Yeah!)

May 30,2011
Dave and Dan postpone the conclusion of their Dangerous Stunts countdown to honor the fallen heroes of America's military through Hollywood's finest -- Blackhawk Down, Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Rambo III, Battle: Los Angeles.
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DVD Verdict 857 - F This Movie! (Princess Bride)

May 29,2011
Inconceivable! Patrick and Doug must escape The Pit of Despair, find Miracle Max, diffuse the wrath of Inigo Montoya, and defeat Prince Humperdinck, just to review The Princess Bride. Ugh... They're kissing again.
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DVD Verdict 856 - The Friday Filibuster (Shattering the Geek Barometer)

May 27,2011
Dave and Mac shatter the Geek Barometer with the ultimate entertainment pop quiz. With Star Wars and Saved by the Bell as the main topics, you're about to have your pre-holiday minds blown.
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DVD Verdict 855 - Blast Processing! (Good Business is Where You Find It)

May 26,2011
Suit up with Steve and Jon for another epic sortie against the forces of boredom. Steve breathes an incredulous sigh of relief as the PSN Crisis lumbers to an end. There's a thrilling discussion about the perfectly-timed Modern Warfare 3 info leak. Love is doled out for Dirt 3 and The Witcher 2, and some game about Templars. But everything pales in comparison to L.A. Noire; is this the first Mature-rated game to truly be mature?
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DVD Verdict 854 - View from the Couch (Kung Fu Solo)

May 25,2011
Michelle flies solo this week. As fires sweep central Alberta, The Couch discovers "Movie Night" tea, looks forward to The Bang Bang Club and X-Men: First Class, and brings in Connor and Emily to review Kung Fu Panda 2.
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DVD Verdict 853 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1963)

May 24,2011
This week, Clark jumps in his musical time machine and travels back to the year 1963, offering musical selections from How the West Was Won, Hud, Dementia 13, The Prize, The List of Adrian Messenger, 8 1/2, Lilies of the Field, The Leopard, Charade, and Jason and the Argonauts. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 852 - Objection! (Death-defying Stunts, Part One)

May 23,2011
Contrarian a-holery abounds, as Dave and Dan begin their two-part countdown of practical, death-defying stunts that have little or no concern for the health/safety of the men and women performing them.
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DVD Verdict 851 - F This Movie! (Thor)

May 22,2011
Patrick and Mike discover a Rainbow Bridge which leads them to a magical world where Frost Giants party with Asgardians and Natalie Portman stars in her 100th movie of the year. The summer movie season begins with Thor!
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DVD Verdict 850 - F This Movie! (Bridesmaid)

May 21,2011
Patrick and his lovely wife Erika crash Maya Rudolph's wedding, critique the Bridesmaids, and instantly become the life of the party. Chicken dance!
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DVD Verdict 849 - The Friday Filibuster (Lemonade Mouth with a Nazi Surprise)

May 20,2011
Mike returns from his Tibetan vision quest with a hard-on for IKEA's transforming couch. Mac is shellshocked by the Castle season finale, but loseshimself in giant robot battles. Dave, psyched sideways for Ironclad and Transformers 3, raises the ire of Phish fans. Plus! Ambushed by Jack Kirby, Quantum Leaping into Sudden Death, and Classic film post-credits stingers.
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DVD Verdict 848 - Objection! (Terrorists Not In It For The Money)

May 16,2011
In a hastily prepared episode, birthday boy Dave and contrarian a-hole #2 Dan run down their list of the Top movie/TV badass terrorists who are not in it for the money, but willing to die for the cause... and their awesome death scenes.
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DVD Verdict 847 - F This Movie! (Superhero Movies, Part Two)

May 15,2011
You heard the best of the best in episode #835. Now Patrick, Mike, and Doug wrap their two-part examination of comic book adaptations, by running down the list of the worst that Hollywood has to offer. Be warned: There may be some stinkers here that even your mind managed to block out.
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DVD Verdict 846 - Smallville Postmortem

May 14,2011
Dave and Mac perform a classic Verdict autopsy on the series finale of Smallville; one a fan of the early seasons who gave lost interest halfway through, the other who had no interest in the initial Dawson's Creek teen angst but was drawn into the action/adventure of the later seasons. It's a spoilerific romp through ten years of stories, the two-hour final episode, and a compelling flash-forward.
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DVD Verdict 845 - The Friday Filibuster (Heroic Overload)

May 13,2011
The Filibuster boys suffer heroic overload this week. Mac experiences Thor (twice) and balances the good with the bad (Green Hornet). Erich is disappointed by the Justified season finale, but placated by the hour-long adventures of Twilight Zone: Season Four on Blu-ray. Dave is excited about the Smallville series finale and surprised by Broken Hill. Plus! Trapped by rubble, Memorable bridge moments, and Vehicles used indoors.
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DVD Verdict 844 - Blast Processing (Portals, Parkour, and one other P-word)

May 12,2011
The boys are back! Join Steve and Jon as they once again waste your time with thoughts on Portal 2, Brink, Socom 4, Some crazy Japanese RPG for the Nintendo DS, and NASCAR 2011: The Game! In the news, all the talk is focused on The Playstation Network Crisis (Day 19 and counting) with commentary from our veteran war correspondent... Jack Bastard: Ass Kicker.
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DVD Verdict 843 - View from the Couch (Original Cast Album)

May 11,2011
Fresh off their trip to Banff, Kent and Michelle prepare for Friday the 13th by regaling us with tales of Arnold and Maria's impending divorce, 2011 spring television finales, entertainment apps for your iPhone and iPad, and an in-depth exploration of original casting choices for your favorite movie franchises.
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DVD Verdict 842 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Patrick Doyle)

May 10,2011
This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Patrick Doyle, offering selections from Eragon, Henry V, Sleuth, Dead Again, Carlito's Way, Sense and Sensibility, Nanny McPhee, Secondhand Lions, Mrs. Winterbourne, and Thor. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 841 - Objection! (Thor)

May 09,2011
A lactose intolerant Dave and an enamored Dan name their #1 Badass Action Mom, before settling into a split decision on Marvel's latest blockbuster-in-the-making... Thor.
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DVD Verdict 840 - The Friday Filibuster (Bill Paxton is terrible in ALIENS)

May 06,2011
Erich officially becomes a Royal Pain, when declaring the idiocy of Bill Paxton in Aliens. Dave is banned from Comcast's On Demand service and winds up in The Trench. Mac becomes obsessed with The Clock after suffering problems with his Testees. Plus! What to expect from JJ Abrams' Klingons, Movies you went in not knowing anything about but ended up loving, Reasons why horses should never be anthropomorphic, and much more!
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DVD Verdict 839 - F This Movie! (Fast Five)

May 05,2011
Patrick and Doug square off over the artistic and entertainment value of Fast Five. Be forewarned: There's so much testosterone floating around, you may become sick.
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DVD Verdict 838 - View from the Couch (May the Fourth be With You)

May 04,2011
Kent and Michelle audition for the CNN anchor desk, with in-depth reports of The Royal Wedding, the death of Osama Bin Laden, the Canadian elections, and oh yeah... reviews of The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Spongebob Squarepants Movie.
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DVD Verdict 837 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Magic of Elmer Bernstein)

May 03,2011
This week, Clark spotlights the film music of composer Elmer Bernstein, offering selections from The Young Doctors, Frankie Starlight, Kings of the Sun, The Magnificent Seven, From Noon Till Three, The World of Henry Orient, Seven Women, The Age of Innocence and A Walk in the Spring Rain. In addition, the new action flick Fast Five is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 836 - Objection! (The career death of Tony Jaa)

May 02,2011
Recovering from deep philosophical ramifications of last week's Jesus episode, Dave and Dan return to the cinematic kiddie pool with a lamentation of the premature career death of Tony Jaa.
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DVD Verdict 835 - F This Movie! (Superhero Movies, Part One)

May 01,2011
In anticipation of a heroic summer movie box office, Patrick, Mike, and newbie Adam unleash the first of a two-part episode focusing on Hollywood's best and worst interpretations of the comic book superhero genre. F-ers Assemble!
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DVD Verdict 834 - The Friday Filibuster (Bicentennial)

April 29,2011
Joining the ranks of South Park, SpongeBob, and Smallville, the Filibuster boys celebrate their 200th Episode with... another hour of weekly film and television lunacy. Mac is bemused by the oddity of Hanna and a life sized Millennium Falcon; Erich dodges tornadoes and Sarah Palin's family long enough to complete Portal 2; and Dave's trip to the art house cinema is a Win Win, as is the perceived awesomeness of Kung Fu Dunk. Plus! Careers for Teens, Non-Traditional Weapons, and Unintimidating Aliens.
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DVD Verdict 833 - F This Movie! (Vanilla Sky)

April 28,2011
On a special mid-week edition of F This Movie, Patrick and Alex are tripping balls with Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky. Even in their dreams, they are idiots about to wake up to reality.
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DVD Verdict 832 - View from the Couch (Sequelitis)

April 27,2011
Dixon domestic bliss breeds chocolate nightmares, a Green Lantern crisis, Fast Five fun, and the first wave of sequel-heavy Summer movies. Plus! "Greaties of the Eighties" shines a light on Michael J. Fox's The Secret of My Success, and discovers there really isn't one.
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DVD Verdict 831 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Good music from wretched films)

April 26,2011
This week, Clark spotlights scores written by Oscar-winning composers for absolutely terrible films. You'll hear selections from Heartbeeps, Slow Dancing in the Big City, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Night Games, Bulletproof, S*P*Y*S, They Died With Their Boots On, and Toys. In addition, the animated comedy/adventure Rio is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 830 - Objection! (The Passion of the Christ)

April 25,2011
Dave and Dan celebrate Easter by breaking bread with Mel Gibson and The Passion of the Christ. So build your wooden cross, don your crown of thorns, and get your crucifixion on! (As an added bonus: We learn the Old White Man Cabal hired The Visigoths to destroy the Roman Empire. Suck on that History Channel!)
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DVD Verdict 829 - The Good Friday Filibuster

April 22,2011
This week, on a special holiday episode, Dave just cannot get his marital arts on, Mac experiences The Dark Crystal with rabid fans, Erich (@asperslobber) is left behind, and Michael (@strangetales) finds himself being sucked into the entertainment establishment. Plus! Back from the dead (see, there are Easter themes here), People who eat people (nuns and priests... seriously), and Obscure holidays that need a Rankin/Bass special (geriatric wookies watching 3D porn). Now that's a full show!
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DVD Verdict 828 - Blast Processing! (FistiKUFFS)

April 21,2011
This week, Steve and Jon are joined by the Prodigal American, Dave Johnson, for a very special Blast Processing that tempers American resolve with Canadian insanity. The boys are all very excited about Mortal Kombat's triumphant return to consoles, which leads to much discussion of bloody, brutal fighting games, and Dave's custom made John Cabot "Gymkata" fighter from one of the previous generation. To further celebrate the occasion, Steve and Jon discuss their favorite Fatalities, and pose the question, What other 2D classics (or not so classics) are ripe for a full on 3D rebirth?
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DVD Verdict 827 - View from the Couch (Hey look, it's Easter!)

April 20,2011
The Dixons bust a holiday groove by talking oddities of Easter mornings past, curious holiday movie tie-ins, Easter television programming, and reviews of Rankin Bass' Here Comes Peter Cottontail, It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown, and The Ten Commandments.
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DVD Verdict 826 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (19th Century)

April 19,2011
This week, Clark delivers a horse-drawn carriage full of musical selections from films set during the 19th Century. You'll hear music from The Four Feathers, Amistad, Glory, The Last Samurai, Lust for Life, As You Like It, Les Miserables, The Song of Bernadette, Little Women, and Gods and Generals. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 825 - Objection! (The Losers vs. The A-Team)

April 18,2011
Dan moderates a debate between Dave and special guest Judge Steve Power to determine the better action blockbuster: The Losers or The A-Team.
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DVD Verdict 824 - F This Movie! (Scream 4)

April 17,2011
"The unexpected is the new cliche." Right... Patrick and JB transform themselves into Ghostface killas, thus establishing a safe viewing distance between you and Wes Craven's Scream 4.
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DVD Verdict 823 - The Friday Filibuster (Someone will die!)

April 15,2011
This week, Erich rides with the Sons of Anarchy, Mac foretells of impending Castle doom, and Dave stops vomiting long enough to view Takashi Miike's 13 Assassins. Plus! Captain Planet vs. the eco-terrorist Transformers; mind-altering encounters with talking pigs and the fictional town of Marwencol; Dave admits to seeing Mortal Kombat four times during its original theatrical run; and the truth is finally revealed: Skeletor and Cobra Commander are the same person!
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DVD Verdict 822 - Blast Processing! (With an Apostrophe S)

April 14,2011
The Blast Processing boys, and they're making up for lost time with an epic-sized episode that covers everything from what they're playing and video game news, to Sony's issues with Anonymous, CAPTIVATE 2011, and a tribute to all things Capcom.
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DVD Verdict 821 - F This Movie! (Kill Bill)

April 13,2011
What exactly is the five point palm-exploding heart technique? Find out as Patrick and Doug set out to unravel the mysteries of Quentin Tarantino's two-part cult epic Kill Bill.
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DVD Verdict 820 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

April 12,2011
This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent film music releases, offering selections from The Rite, Ceremony, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, The Big Sleep, White Witch Doctor and The Land That Time Forgot. In addition, the Paul Giamatti comedy Win Win is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 819 - Objection! (Tron: Legacy)

April 11,2011
This week, our resident contrarian a-holes get sucked into the game grid, as the geek barometer reaches new heights. Thus, Dan and Dave must defend the Tron franchise from its detractors and escape with their lives before Master Control pulls the plug on their podcast... forever.
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DVD Verdict 818 - F This Movie! (Rushmore)

April 10,2011
This week, Patrick enlists the scholarly insights of Judge Erich Asperschlager to get the rich boys of Wes Anderson's Rushmore in their crosshairs and take them down. And if they receive a handjob from Mrs. Calloway in the back of her Jag, all the more power to them. Because the truth is, none of us have the slightest idea where this relationship is going.
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DVD Verdict 817 - View from the Couch (I thought Gary Cole was dead...)

April 06,2011
On this week's show, Michelle confronts the unforeseen dangers of proficient birthday party planning, Kent immerses himself in the world of iPad, rundowns on how much your favorite TV actors make per episode, updates on Star Trek 2, Jason Bourne, Monsters University, Doctor Strange, and review of the new Easter Bunny biopic Hop.
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DVD Verdict 816 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Elizabeth Taylor)

April 05,2011
Clark pays tribute to the late Elizabeth Taylor, spotlighting musical selections from Cleopatra, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Butterfield 8, The Sandpiper, North and South, Giant, Boom!, and Ivanhoe. Plus, a review of Duncan Jones' new sci-fi thriller Source Code.
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DVD Verdict 815 - Objection! (Psycho Kickboxer)

April 04,2011
Contrarian a-holery takes a backseat to '90s political incorrectness, as Dave and Dan trumpet the glory that is the cult classic Psycho Kickboxer, whose bloody insane action was committed to celluloid for a mere $10,000. Eat your heart our Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez!
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DVD Verdict 814 - F This Movie! (Plan 9 from Outer Space)

April 03,2011
Patrick and JB celebrate their 50th cinematic lay by taking one of the worst movies of all time -- Plan 9 from Outer Space -- from behind.
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DVD Verdict 813 - The Friday Filibuster (Jabberjawed)

April 01,2011
On this week's show, Erich is confounded by animated Wes Anderson, Mac gets lost in Arkham Asylum, Dave pits Community against Parks and Rec, and forget about being Rick Rolled... you're about to be Jabberjawed.
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DVD Verdict 812 - View from the Couch (All Ages Show)

March 30,2011
In Michelle's absence, Kent and The Midgets explore the hazards of Spring Break, battle talking CG hamsters in the Disney Vault, get rehabilitated by Nanny McPhee, and eagerly await the arrival of Russell Brand as the Easter Bunny.
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DVD Verdict 811 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Musical Road Trip)

March 29,2011
This week, Clark wanders off the beaten path and simply makes it up as he goes along, offering some emotionally involving pieces of film music written by Terence Blanchard, Vangelis, Ennio Morricone, Pino Donaggio, Alex North, Mychael Danna, Georges Delerue, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. In addition, the 14th Century horror/thriller Black Death is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 810 - Objection! (Athlete to Action Star Dream Team)

March 28,2011
Dave, Dan, and special guest Judge Mike Rubino host the first ever "under-performing athlete to over-acting action star" draft, assembling an Expendables-esque cinematic dream team known as The Explosive Thin Men.
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DVD Verdict 809 - F This Movie! (Sucker Punch)

March 27,2011
Patrick and Doug go all Hot Topic on Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch, a live-action anime exploitative wet dream for anyone bearing a Y chromosome.
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DVD Verdict 808 - The Friday Filibuster (The Official Novelization)

March 25,2011
The distraction of yet another nail-biting Knicks game forces Erich into the driver's seat, as he cattle prods the boys into discussing the novelization of popular movies, more from the world of Justified, reliving the horror that is John Carpenter's The Thing, and Nicole Kidman on her BMX. Plus: Cinematic hats, spiders, and carnage. Hey, these episodes can't all be winners.
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DVD Verdict 807 - Blast Processing! (Laying Boot to Evil God Ass)

March 24,2011
Back again are everyone's favourite belligerent Canucks, Jon and Steve. When they ain't recording foul mouthed podcasts where they hate on everything you love, they spend their time exploring Kirkwall in Dragon Age II, and repelling an invasion of the vile Andy aliens in Crysis 2. There's also some talk of Hard Corps: Generic Shooter title for the Xboxlive Arcade and PSN, and John Milius' unofficial shooter sequel to Red Dawn: Homefront. Plus there's the usual rundown of all things deemed newsworthy, and the most kick ass design concept for a video game based on an '80s action film you've ever heard... (Hint: One of the achievements would be called, "No way you live... no way!")
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DVD Verdict 806 - View from the Couch (What happened to Spring?)

March 23,2011
From deep within their Fortress of Snow and Ice, Kent and Michelle broadcast news of The Hobbit, Cloverfield 2, Steven Spielberg's newest War effort, JGL vs. The Bat, Pirates' mermaids, and a flashback to the '80s for the Airwolf series premiere.
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DVD Verdict 805 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (My Name is...)

March 22,2011
This week, Clark spotlights films featuring first names as titles, offering musical selections from Ray, Justine, Heidi, Dick, Selena, Lolita, Jesus, Hannibal, Iris, and Joshua. In addition, the new comedy Paul is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 804 - Objection! (Boxing Richard Donner)

March 21,2011
Our resident contrarian a-holes -- Dave and Dan -- pull off the kid gloves and go after beloved '80s director Richard Donner, shooting holes in the ridiculous plausibility of The Goonies and the insufferable inconsistencies of Superman II.
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DVD Verdict 803 - F This Movie! (Galaxy Quest)

March 20,2011
Patrick and JB get their geek on, as they materialize just in time to save the world and vivisect the sci-fi comedy classic Galaxy Quest. Sure, they're cute now, but in a second they're gonna get mean, and they're gonna get ugly somehow, and there's gonna be a million more of them.
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DVD Verdict 802 - The Friday Filibuster (Battle: Short Show)

March 18,2011
While the rest of the gang is away, Dave and Mac are left to their own devices. What results is a short show featuring in-depth reviews of Battle: Los Angeles, Skyline, and Venture Bros. Season 4.
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DVD Verdict 801 - View from the Couch (D.S.T. phone home!)

March 16,2011
It may be St. Patrick's Eve, but Kent and Michelle must be celebrating early as evidenced by all the hallucinations in this week's show -- extraterrestrials (E.T.), alternate realities (Fringe), and some weird phenomena called Daylight Savings Time. May the luck of the Irish be with you on this one!
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DVD Verdict 800 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Little Known Composers)

March 15,2011
This week, Clark spotlights a handful of little-known composers, offering musical selections from Raintree County, The Possibility of an Island, A Life in Suitcases, Hotel, I Bury the Living, Island of Lost Souls, Superbad, Red Canvas, and Red Cliff. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 799 - Objection! (The Glory of Ron Swanson)

March 14,2011
Our resident contrarian a-holes -- Dave, Dan, and special guest Dave Ryan -- make a holy pilgrimage to The Shrine of Manliness for an audience with the testosterone god, Parks and Recreations' Ron F-ing Swanson.
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DVD Verdict 798 - F This Movie! (Top Gun)

March 13,2011
Patrick and Doug may have lost that lovin' feeling, but that won't stop them from dry-humping Tony Scott's '80s action romance Top Gun. Time to buzz a tower!
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DVD Verdict 797 - The Friday Filibuster (If I Could Turn Back Time)

March 11,2011
The old gang is back together, as we settle in for more Filibuster madness. Erich gets goosebumps over upcoming video games; Mac is excited about the high fantasy novel The Wise Man's Fear; Mike gives Dick his due for The Adjustment Bureau; and Dave tags along with An Idiot Abroad. Plus! Reviews of Inside Job, The Being, Blu Moonstruck, The Miracle Maker, Shocking Moments in grounded films, Half-Human/Half-Fish, Awesome stop motion animation, and Memorable confessionals.
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DVD Verdict 796 - View from the Couch (3:10 to Stupidville)

March 09,2011
In honor of International Women's Day, Kent and Michelle overlook Justin Bieber's birthday, create a presence for themselves on Twitter (@ViewFTCouch), make the now obligatory Charlie Sheen reference, review James Mangold's 3:10 to Yuma remake, and explore the virtual spaghetti western known as Red Dead Redemption. Excuse me while I hose down the studio of all this blatant estrogen.
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DVD Verdict 795 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Letter M)

March 08,2011
This week, Clark spotlights the letter "M" and features film music from Moon, The Monster Squad, Man on a Tightrope, Malcolm X, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, Malena, Mrs. Henderson Presents, Memoirs of a Geisha, Marie Ward, Malone, and The Misfits. In addition, the animated flick Rango is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 794 - Objection! (Constantine)

March 07,2011
The world's foremost contrarian a-holes -- Dave, Dan, and special guest Mac McEntire -- really step in it this week, by taking on the cinematic Catholic Church and Constantine, just in time for Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.
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DVD Verdict 793 - F This Movie! (Clerks)

March 06,2011
Patrick and Doug tear themselves away from roof hockey and arguing the finer points of Star Wars to give Kevin Smith's Clerks the ultimate reach around. You gotta hear this. I mean, c'mon... they're not even supposed to be here!
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DVD Verdict 792 - The Friday Filibuster (And that's why you always leave a note!)

March 04,2011
Dave, Mac, Erich, and Michael get overly Justified, as they enter March movie madness. If that weren't enough, Michael details his Oscars horror, Erich joins The Guild, Mac describes classic anime, Dave takes on Sharktopus, the boys test their Arrested Development knowledge, and uncover their inner Bayside pride.
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DVD Verdict 791 - Blast Processing! (Isoanimorphosic Googleflops)

March 03,2011
Steve and Jon return for more incoherent ramblings. Killzone 3 and Bulletstorm lead to ranting and raving about first person shooters of this generation, while news that Play Magazine has bit the dust spurs on another rant on the state of the Video Game Journalism. What few trickles of news that have come from GDC this week are there to be had, and there's talk of many things gauranteed to offend some fanboy or another. To end the night, the subject is finishing... games that is.
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DVD Verdict 790 - View from the Couch (Now with more color!)

March 02,2011
Kent and Michelle return from illness hiatus to deconstruct the Oscars, review Disney's Tangled, and heartily endorse Megamind on Blu-ray. Today's show is brought to you by the word "imprisoner."
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DVD Verdict 789 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1979)

March 01,2011
This week, Clark jumps in his musical time machine and travels back to the year 1979, spotlighting film music from The Great Train Robbery, The Black Hole, Rocky II, Moonraker, Zulu Dawn, The Muppet Movie, A Little Romance, Players, and Time After Time. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 788 - Objection! (If the Oscars really mattered...)

February 28,2011
This week, Dan and Dave, put their own contrarian spin on The Oscars, offering up awards in such categories as Least Deserving Best Picture, Worst Part of the Ceremony, If the Academy Really Cared About the Audience, and more.
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DVD Verdict 787 - F This Movie! (Hook)

February 27,2011
Patrick and Alex dust off their Peter Pan complexes and hike up their tights for a return to Neverland with Steve Spielberg's Hook.
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DVD Verdict 786 - The Friday Filibuster (The Prodigal Penguin Returns)

February 25,2011
Outlander Mike Rubino returns to the game grid, joining Dave and Mac in discussing the highly unanticipated Oscars, Thor: God of Boring Movie Trailers, crime-fighting superheroes vs. gods and monsters, facial prosthesis, giant rabbits, and fictional families you would hate to be born into.
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DVD Verdict 785 - Blast Processing! (Jetpacks)

February 24,2011
A sleep deprived Steve and a ready for action Jon take you through all the latest news that's fit to print (or talk about on the internet), and pour one out for the recently deceased Bizarre Creations. Meanwhile, Jon plays a bit of Dragon Warrior/Quest VI on the DS, while spanking Galactus in Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Steve spends some time with two critically lauded first person shooters, gushing all over Killzone 3 and enjoying himself a bit of Bulletstorm. We clue things up with thoughts on some developers who are no longer with us. Have a favorite Developer who's since gone the way of Elvis?
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DVD Verdict 784 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases.)

February 22,2011
This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases, offering up selections from Drive Angry, The Eagle, In Treatment, The Social Network, The Tillman Story, and Beastly, plus new recordings of pieces from Kick-Ass and Clash of the Titans. In addition, the Liam Neeson thriller Unknown is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 783 - Objection! (Defending Sci-Fi Despots)

February 21,2011
In honor of President's Day, our contrarian a-hole tribunal -- Dave, Dan, and Mac -- undertake the near impossible task of defending two of science fiction cinema's most despised political despots: Emperor Palpatine and Ming the Merciless. Good luck with that, boys!
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DVD Verdict 782 - F This Movie! (Romantic Comedies)

February 20,2011
Not to be left out of the loveliest, Patrick and his lovely wife Erika spent their Valentine's Day working over the RomCom genre, thus piercing the hard candy shell of F This Movie! to reveal its soft chocolately center.
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DVD Verdict 781 - The Friday Filibuster (Just Plain Creepypy)

February 18,2011
Knicks basketball interruptus forces Erich into the driver's seat, during which the boys talk Justified, middle-aged British gearheads, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, MTS3K XX, creepy kids, creepy corridors, and creepy relationships.
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DVD Verdict 780 - Blast Processing! (Adam's Wallet vs. Capcom)

February 17,2011
Steve is out this week with a severe case of the Fallouts, so instead we've got two gibbering monkeys who've managed to finagle their way onto the internets. Adam is saving mad ducats playing indie games on Steam, but which of these "Magickal" diversions possesses voodoo powerful enough to peel him away from World of Warcraft? Jon has embraced his inner twelve year old and has plunged a la Scrooge McDuck into a giant vat of Marvel vs. Capcom 3, but can the final product deliver on a decade of fighting game fanatic's prayers?
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DVD Verdict 779 - View from the Couch (The Anti-Valentine)

February 16,2011
Kent and Michelle are back, and this time they're loaded for bear. What starts with a post Valentine's Day rant, slowly devolves into an analysis of French Canadian Beer, Grammy Awards surprises, and '80s music flashback, discovering new planets, and everything you wanted to know about Leopards but were afraid to ask. It's just another View from the Couch.
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DVD Verdict 778 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Brian Tyler)

February 15,2011
This week, Clark explores the music of composer Brian Tyler, offering selections from Panic, Terror Tract, Darkness Falls, Bubba Ho-Tep, Frailty, Annapolis, Children of Dune, Rambo, Partition, Bug, and The Expendables. In addition, the Channing Tatum action flick The Eagle is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 777 - Objection! (Defending the Indefensible)

February 14,2011
In what may be their most harrowing mission yet, Dave and Dan valiantly attempt to defend the indefensible -- Transformers 2 and Batman & Robin -- garnering so much animosity in the process that they actually turn their arguments on each other.
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DVD Verdict 776 - F This Movie! (The Graduate)

February 13,2011
This week, Patrick and J.B. kick it old school, with a cougar-like F-ing of Mike Nichols' The Graduate. One warning: At some point, you might say to yourself, "This conversation is getting a little strange." Just power through. It's worth it.
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DVD Verdict 775 - The Friday Filibuster (Justifying our man-crushes)

February 11,2011
Join Dave, Mac, and Erich as they unveil Bane: Behind the Muscle -- The true story of The Dark Knight's latest big screen villain; explore Shawn Ryan's Chicago Code/Terriers and justify their man-love for Justified; and debate the advantages of television season-long arcs versus the story-of-the week format. Plus: The Filibuster Travel Agency plans your trip to Future World, The Twilight Zone, and the insane world of The Shaw Brothers; and the boys consult the all-knowing Filibuster Oracle. What more do you need to start your weekend?
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DVD Verdict 774 - View from the couch (Hollar down your hole!)

February 09,2011
Random synaptic firings abound, as exhausted Kent and hoochie-mama Michelle return from a week off to "hollar down your hole," before aimlessly wandering through the realms of Gnomeo & Juliet, recent Oscar nominations, the 2011 Summer Movie season, and the land of forgotten Couch feature segments. (We'll have their Ritalin prescription refilled by next week.)
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DVD Verdict 773 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tribute to John Barry)

February 08,2011
This week, Clark pays tribute to the late, great John Barry, spotlighting selections from Dr. No, Goldfinger, Zulu, Petulia, Out of Africa, Somewhere in Time, Born Free, Dances with Wolves, Body Heat, Diamonds Are Forever, The Lion in Winter, Midnight Cowboy, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Monte Walsh, Robin and Marian, Raise the Titanic, and The Beyondness of Things. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 772 - Objection! (Rudy)

February 07,2011
In honor of Super Bowl XLV, master contrarians Dave and Dan slaughter one of cinematic football's sacred cows... Rudy. Notre Dame and Sean Astin fans be warned.
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DVD Verdict 771 - F This Movie! (Wanted)

February 06,2011
Neither blinding snowstorm nor technology meltdowns will stop Patrick and Mark from f-ing Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and James McAvoy in Timur Bekmambetov's Chicago-based shoot-em up Wanted.
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DVD Verdict 770 - The Friday Filibuster (The Batman, The Hot Girl, and The Flying Pink Pig)

February 04,2011
It's a lean, mean episode this week, as Dave, Mac, and Michael review James Gunn's Super, Tony Jaa's Ong Bak 3, and Alex Cox's Repo Chick; share important history learned from TV and movies; talk hot sex on a flying pink pig; share important historical facts learned from TV and Film; and ridicule the deluded fans who believe Airwolf: Season Four has any semblance of redeeming value.
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DVD Verdit 769 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2010, Part Four)

February 01,2011
This week, Clark concludes his series counting down the Best Film Scores of 2010, moving from number five all the way to number one. You'll hear selections from John Powell, Alexandre Desplat (twice!), Hans Zimmer and Herbert Gronemeyer, but who ranks where? Click away and find out. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 768 - Objection! (Defending the Ewoks)

January 31,2011
If you thought their defense of Jar Jar Binks was a challenge, wait until you hear Dave, Dan, and Mac argue for the utilitarian value of the Ewoks. Standing alone in his disdain for both Return of the Jedi and the Endorian Ursus is Chief Justice Michael Stailey. The geek barometer doesn't get much higher than this, folks.
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DVD Verdict 767 - F This Movie! (Garden State)

January 30,2011
Patrick and Doug come-of-age, as they get homesick for a place that no longer exists, in a cinematic world called Garden State. It's life. It's real, and sometimes it f-in hurts, but -- thanks to writer/director Zach Braff -- it's all we have.
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DVD Verdict 766 - The Friday Filibuster (Might as well be walking on the Sun)

January 28,2011
Dave, Mac, and Erich welcome Michael in to debrief the Oscar Best Picture nominees, cheer the premiere of FX's Lights Out and the return of NBC's Parks & Recreation. Plus, evil twins, ineffectual costume designs, the glory of Stardust, and movies that should never be remade.
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DVD Verdict 765 - Blast Processing! (We've gone from suck to blow!)

January 27,2011
Steve and Jon bring you your weekly dose of random gibberish and shout outs to people you don't know while they run down the latest vidja game news, talk about what they've played this week, and answer your pertinent questions. Jon is digging Dead Space 2, while Steve is stuck in 2008 with the original Dead Space, when he's not stabbing things with flaming swords in Two Worlds II. We also answer such driving questions as, if no one can hear you in regular space, would "dead" space negate the whole not hearing you thing? And we adress the important issue of best and worst video game merch! Have you played Dead Space 2? Hows about Two Worlds II? Looking forward to LA Noire? Share in the comments below, over in the DVD Verdict Jury Room forums, or by emailing feedback@pixelverdict.com
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DVD Verdict 764 - View from the couch (Scott Pilgrim vs. A Peanut Up the Nose)

January 26,2011
Kent and Michelle, the Magnificent Bickersons of the 21st Century, return to wow you with their knowledge of ornithology, extracting food from one's nasal cavity, a couch-scopic view of the 2010 year in film, and a review of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Oh yeah, and they're celebrating some guy's birthday a few days early. I hope you brought a gift.
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DVD Verdict 763 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2010, Part Three)

January 25,2011
This week, Clark offers up the third installment in his countdown of The Best Film Scores of 2010. As we move from #10 to #6, you'll hear musical selections from composers Clint Mansell, Carter Burwell, John Adams, Daft Punk, and Alexandre Desplat. Plus, Ron Howard's new comedy The Dilemma is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 762 - Objection! (Predators vs. Predator 2)

January 24,2011
Join Dave and Dan for an intergalactic cockfight, as they pit Robert Rodriguez' Predators against Predator 2 -- a film he claims is not worthy of the franchise.
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DVD Verdict 761 - F This Movie! (Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace)

January 23,2011
The force is strong with Patrick and Mike, as they cornhole George Lucas' opening salvo in the Star Wars prequel train wreck, better known as The Phantom Menace. Bring plenty of lube because this is one hell of a tantric podcast.
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DVD Verdict 760 - The Friday Filibuster (Erich goes goth)

January 21,2011
Erich has a serial killer fetish, Mac is crushing on Tron: Legacy, Dave dines at Bob's Burgers; reviews of "the other horse movie," the new Ben 10 series, and the pitiful fourth season of Air Wolf. Plus Batman vs. MacGyver, action on ice, and scary pigs.
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DVD Verdict 759 - Blast Processing! (New Year, Same Noise)

January 20,2011
Steve and Jon are back (alongside a late to the party Adam) after a little too much Christmas cheer, to ring in 2011 with talk of the very best stuff they played in 2010. Just to even out the balance, they also talk about their single biggest dissapointments of the year. Want to hear nine awesome games we loved? Or the three we didn't? Tune in! There's also a little chatting about the launch of Nintendo's upcoming 3D handheld, and a little rapping about the issues currently facing Call of Duty multiplayer on Sony's big black box. What were your choices for Best of 2010? Do you think Activision is screwing PS3 owners?
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DVD Verdict 758 - View from the Couch (Waking Kent Dixon)

January 19,2011
Fighting off a case of the yawns and spousal bickering, Michelle prods Kent into reviewing the Disney documentary Waking Sleeping Beauty, NBC's midseason superhero flop The Cape, rundown updates of highly anticipated 2011 blockbusters, recap surprising wins at The Golden Globes, and immerse Connor in the world of Tim Burton.
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DVD Verdict 757 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2010, Part Two)

January 18,2011
Clark continues his countdown of the best film scores of 2010, moving from number 15 to number 11 on his very subjective list. You'll hear selections from James Newton Howard, Danny Elfman, Alexandre Desplat, Michael Giacchino, and John Powell. Plus the new Seth Rogen action/comedy The Green Hornet is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 756 - Objection! (Most Badass African American Characters in Movie Hitory)

January 17,2011
To kick off Season 2, at the insistence of the Old White Man Cabal, Dave and Dan honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day with The Ten Most Badass African American Characters in Movie History.
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DVD Verdict 755 - F This Movie! (Best of 2010)

January 16,2011
Join Patrick, Doug, and J.B. as they reveal their Top 10 films of 2010. Special appearance by Selena Gomez sans Justin Bieber.
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DVD Verdict 754 - The Friday Filibuster (Firestorm Commentary)

January 14,2011
Join Dave, Mac, Erich, Mike, and Dan as they suit up to freefall into Howie Long's cinematic opus Firestorm! Another Filibuster-exclusive commentary you cannot afford to miss, especially when they pull out the "baked potato maneuver." Fire up Netflix instant streaming and join in the fun.
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DVD Verdict 753 - View from the Couch (Shrekpocalypse)

January 12,2011
Digging out from a fresh foot of snow, Kent and Michelle brave the elements to talk Star Wars on Blu-ray, Mark Wahlberg as Nathan Drake, the dreaded Chipmunks movies, immersing yourself in nearly eight hours of Shrek, and adopting one-eyed gently-used stuffed animals.
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DVD Verdict 752 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2010, Part One)

January 11,2011
This week, Clark offers the first installment of his four-part countdown of the best film scores of 2010. No fair telling what selections 20-16 are, but here's a hint: you'll hear music from Randy Newman, James Horner, Alan Menken, Danny Elfman, and Harry Gregson-Williams. In addition, Natalie Portman's latest, The Other Woman, is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 751 - F This Movie! (The Underrated, The Overrated and The Ugly of 2010)

January 08,2011
It was an ugly year at the movies and I can't think of two better men to put it all in perspective. Join Patrick and JB as they take the 2010 box office to bed and give it the proper f-ing it deserves!
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DVD Verdict 750 - The 2010 Buster Awards

January 07,2011
The 2010 Buster Awards -- It's a black tie affair, as Dave, Mac, and Erich present their favorite and least favorite cinematic and television moments of the past year, with special commendations going to Action Scene, Villain, Hero, WTF Moment, DVD, Blu-ray, TV Series, Movie, and more!
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DVD Verdict 749 - View from the Couch (Holiday Hangover)

January 05,2011
The Dixons return from the holidays to talk Christmas gifts, Boxing Day deals, New Year's resolutions, 2010's dead celebrities, and review Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart: Alive in Seattle) in glorious high definition Blu-ray.
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DVD Verdict 748 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New Year Mashup)

January 04,2011
This week, Clark departs from the usual format and offers a quartet of movie reviews: The Fighter, How Do You Know, True Grit, and The King's Speech. Never fear, there's still plenty of film music onhand. You'll hear selections from A.I., As Good As It Gets, Cassandra's Dream, Road to Perdition, and Miller's Crossing. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 747 - F This Movie! (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World)

January 01,2011
This year's Golden Gavel winner for Best Release of the Year -- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World -- gets thoroughly f-ed by Patrick Bromley and his co-host Erich Asperschlager. It's an epic hour of geek vs. evil you cannot afford to miss... just be sure to watch the movie first.
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DVD Verdict 746 - Doctor Who Series 5

December 30,2010
Another holiday treat! Chief Justice Michael Stailey takes a page from Judge Clark Douglas' playbook and explores the music of Doctor Who Series 5. And while you're at it, don't forget to read Judge Mac McEntire's DVD review, and Judge Adam Arseneau's Blu-ray review, both of which shower the season with praise and love!
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DVD Verdict 745 - Mystery Science Theater 3000

December 28,2010
In one of those rare Verdict holiday specials, Chief Justice Michael Stailey scours the Deep 13 archives to bring you never-before-heard interviews with Joel and the 'Bots. The first segment is a sit down with Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon (Gypsy), and Trace Beaulieu (Crow) from Comic Con 2008, and the second a 2009 phone interview with Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo). Have a Very Merry MST3K Holiday!

And if that leaves you wanting more, be sure to browse the multitude of Mystery Science Theater 3000 DVD reviews from our passionate, geeked-out staff.
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DVD Verdict 744 - Objection! (Action Movies Despised by Prius Owners, Conclusion)

December 27,2010
This is it. End of the line. Dave and Dan go roaring into the final episode of 2010, by revealing the #2 (Christopher Nolan goes Goth) and #1 (The origin of Harry Callahan) action movies despised by Toyota Prius enthusiasts.
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DVD Verdict 743 - F This Movie! (The Fountain)

December 26,2010
Patrick and Alex have discovered a Tree of Life that has nothing to do with Avatar and the Na'vi, but decide to honor director Darren Aronofsky by f-ing his movie The Fountain beneath it. We're all going to hell anyway, so why not join in?
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DVD Verdict 742 - The Friday Filibuster (All-Star Christmas Spectacular)

December 24,2010
The pairing of Bing Crosby and David Bowie pale in comparison to the all-star lineup we've assembled for this year's Friday Filibuster Christmas Spectacular. Join Dave, Mac, Erich, Dan, Adam, and Steve for an action-packed explosive look at DVD and Blu-ray available this holiday season. This is one podcast you cannot afford to miss!
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DVD Verdict 741 - View from the Couch (The Ghost of Returned Christmas Gifts)

December 22,2010
Christmas fever overtakes the Dixon household, as Kent and Michelle finish up their Very Frasier Christmas, Connor and Emily cozy up to The Grinch and The Santa Clause, plus a run down of 2010's hottest toys and the Top 10 Gifts to Be Returned this Christmas.
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DVD Verdict 740 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (ElecTRONica)

December 21,2010
This week, Clark dusts off the old synthesizer and spotlights electronic film music, offering selections from TRON, TRON: Legacy, The Bounty, Bitter Moon, Field of Dreams, Escape from New York, Regarding Henry, Logan's Run, Wind, and Wisdom. In addition, TRON: Legacy is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 739 - Objection! (Action Movies Despised by Prius Owners, Part Nine)

December 20,2010
The red meat a-holery continues to flow, as Dave and Dan hit the #4 (Michael Crichton viking glory) and #3 (Spartan slaughter) positions in their list of Top 20 Movies Loathed by Toyota Prius Enthusiasts. As always, Objection! is underwritten by a generous grant from the Old White Man Cabal.
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DVD Verdict 738 - F This Movie! (The Big Lebowski)

December 18,2010
Patrick and Doug may not roll on Shabbos or know the difference between a Nazi and a Nihilist, but they sure as hell can tell when a rug pulls a room together and F the brains out of this Coen brothers' classic. Hey, these dudes abide.
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DVD Verdict 737 - The Friday Filibuster (The Grinch Who Stole A Firestorm Christmas)

December 17,2010
The Grinch virus works its way through the Filibuster crew, leaving Mac as the sole source of holiday cheer. On the heels of losses for both the Knicks and the Penguins, and the cancelation of "A Very Firestorm Christmas", the boys are forced to shift their energy towards overanalyzing Inception, a disappointing Community Christmas, a pretentious Devil on an elevator, trailer reviews of Green Lantern and Thor, and breaking into the emergency backup ambush topics -- "If Shatner were President...", "Movies filled with pain and despair", and "The ultimate DVD bait and switch."
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DVD Verdict 736 - Objection! (Action Movies Despised by Prius Enthusiasts, Part Eight)

December 15,2010
Dave, Dan, and Mike ask the musical question "Do we get to win this time?" as they spotlight #6 (a trio of Vietnam-inspired carnage) and #5 (a film fully endorsed by Wesley Snipes and Taco Bell), on their list of Top 20 movies despised by uppity Toyota Prius enthusiasts. No namby-pamby, self-loathing action heroes allowed.
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DVD Verdict 735 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Natalie Portman)

December 14,2010
This week, Clark explores the career of actress Natalie Portman, offering selections from Heat, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, V for Vendetta, The Other Boleyn Girl, Black Swan, Mars Attacks, Cold Mountain, and Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium. In addition, Black Swan is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 734 - F This Movie! (Tron)

December 11,2010
In what amounts to a geek orgy (that's geek, not greek), Patrick and Mark get involved in some serious heavy petting with Disney's 1982 cult classic TRON. This one's not for the squeamish or faint of heart.
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DVD Verdict 733 - The Friday Filibuster (Everybody Poops)

December 10,2010
When the boss stops by for dinner, everyone must be on their best behavior... Yeah, right. Chief Justice Michael Stailey joins Dave, Mac, and Erich for a raucous discussion the begins with news of The Daily Verdict relaunch and ends with memorable cinematic poops. In between, they'll touch on Romancing the Stone, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Six Million Dollar Man, vampire gymnastics, naked Beatles, bizarre Christmas TV, and more.
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DVD Verdict 732 - Blast Processing! (BWWWHAAAM!)

December 09,2010
Join Steve and Jon as they take you into the dreamscape with Dennis Quaid, and rob you of your precious secrets. (DISCLAIMER: There is no Dennis Quaid, and they will only be robbing your free time). Get all the news that's fit to print, including tidbits about the Tomb Raider remake. Jon talks some Playstation 2 RPG classsics, while Steve talks more about Two Worlds II and Gran Turismo 5. Again, Steve? Really?! There's also a little love for Donkey Kong Country Returns. No Top 10 list this week, but we do mimic the Inception sound several times throughout the show.
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DVD Verdict 731 - View from the Couch (A Very Frasier Christmas)

December 08,2010
Kent and Michelle continue their Christmas celebration by running down favorite holiday episodes of Frasier, and memorable Christmas toys of years gone by -- Silly Putty, Big Wheel, Sit-n-Spin, Six Million Dollar Man, Teddy Ruxpin, Strawberry Shortcake, and so much more.
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DVD Verdict 730 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1971)

December 07,2010
This week, Clark once again jumps into his musical time machine and travels back to the year 1971. You'll hear musical selections from The French Connection, Diamonds Are Forever, Straw Dogs, The Omega Man, Get Carter, Big Jake, A Fistful of Dynamite, Cold Turkey, and Dirty Harry. In addition, the crime/drama All Good Things is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 729 - Objection! (Action Movies Despised by Prius Owners, Part Seven)

December 06,2010
Dave, Dan, and our favorite Newfie (Steve) continue to dissect the Top 20 action movies despised by Prius enthusiasts. This week: You've messed with the wrong guy (#8), and Russell Crowe at sea (#7).
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DVD Verdict 728 - F This Movie! (Minority Report)

December 04,2010
We're placing Patrick and Mike under arrest for the impending f-ing of Steven Spielberg's critically divided sci-fi adventure Minority Report. Some consider it a gift, while others call it a big cosmic joke. Where do you fall?
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DVD Verdict 727 - The Friday Filibuster (Shenanigans)

December 03,2010
Dave, Mike, Mac and Erich talk turkey about their post-Thanksgiving shenanigans, from Twilight Zone and obscure Winnipeg auteurs, to the end of Showdown in Little Tokyo.
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DVD Verdict 726 - Blast Processing! (Now a Major Motion Picture)

December 02,2010
Join Steve and Jon as they mix things up this week, Steve runs down some of the news highlights of the last week or so. The boys have been playing games: Steve is lost in Two Worlds II and Red Dead Redemption's Undead Nightmare, and Jon has been wading through Splatterhouse and two varieties of Sonic Colors. Rantsylvania asks: What the hell does it take to make a good video game adaptation? You know, NOT what's happening with Uncharted right now, and Steve and Jon each pick their fantasy dream team Director/Video Game flick pairing. We finish it all off with the Top Ten of Righteousness! Full to the brim of Christmas ideas to replace that Kinect Sensor you can't seem to find.
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DVD Verdict 725 - View from the Couch (Harry Potter and the Spoiler Warning)

December 01,2010
Kent and Michelle lose themselves in The Deathly Hallows before being rescued by Charles Dickens and the variations on his Christmas opus.
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DVD Verdict 724 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Michael Nyman)

November 30,2010
This week, Clark explores the music of composer Michael Nyman, offering selections from The Piano, The Draughtsman's Contract, The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, Gattaca, A Zed and Two Noughts, Prospero's Books, The Claim, Wonderland, and The End of the Affair. In addition, the Disney animated film Tangled is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 723 - Objection! (Action Movies Despised by Prius Owners, Part Six)

November 29,2010
Dave and Dan crack the top 10 on their list of 20 Films Despised by Prius Enthusiasts, with an 11th hour assist from their boss, Chief Justice Michael Stailey. This week: Pooping puppets (#10) and the Pixarian proletariat (#9). If you think this is bad, trust us folks, it only gets more offensive from here. Sponsored and micromanaged by the greedy bastards known as the Old White Man Cabal.
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DVD Verdict 722 - F This Movie! (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1)

November 27,2010
Patrick and Doug allegedly join Dumbledore's Army to protect Harry, Ron, Hermione, but we know all they really want to do is f the heck out of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.
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DVD Verdict 721 - Blast Processing! (Sweet Profanity)

November 26,2010
Join Steve, Jon, and Blair as the Newfie trio runs down what's new and exciting in their living rooms. Blair's been busy with Goldeneye, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. Jon's been playing a bit of Sony's Sly Cooper Collection himself, in between Call of Duty: Black Ops and Ys: The Oath in Felghana. Steve, meanwhile, ain't too into Sly Cooper, but he and Jon share some excitement over Donkey Kong Country Returns, and he's been digging Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom when he isn't busy with Gran Turismo 5 and Two Worlds II.
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DVD Verdict 720 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

November 23,2010
It's time for another new and recent releases program, as Clark offers selections from Mirrors 2, Fair Game, Megamind, The Special Relationship, Let Me In, and a quartet of Doctor Who specials. In addition, Tony Scott's runaway train thriller Unstoppable is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 719 - Objection! (Thanksgiving)

November 22,2010
In their first annual Contrarian Thanksgiving, Dave and Dan parade the Top Five Films that Exemplify White Guilt, with giant balloons featuring Superman, Tarzan, the Nav'i, and more. This classic cinematic a-holery is brought to you by the Old White Man Cabal and Chef Boyardee Testeroni.
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DVD Verdict 718 - F This Movie! (Pearl Harbor)

November 20,2010
Tora! Tora! Tora! Michael Bay, Ben Affleck, and Kate Beckinsale get caught in the crossfire as Patrick and Doug wage their own sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.
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DVD Verdict 717 - The Friday Filibuster (Killer Tapeworms from Outer Space)

November 19,2010
While Mike is off observing Penguins in their natural habitat, Dave, Erich, and Mac man up to the challenge of stomaching tapeworms, discover Batman: Arkham Asylum ripped off Killer Klowns from Outer Space, return to the world of the Best Worst Movie and Doctor Who, the glory of Silver Dream Racer, and so much more.
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DVD Verdict 716 - View from the Couch (Raining Cats and Dogs)

November 17,2010
It's raining Cats & Dogs, as Kent and Michelle take on a double shot of anthropomorphic animal movies, CSI cast changes, and a wealth of entertainment news.
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DVD Verdict 715 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Harrison Ford)

November 16,2010
This week, Clark explores music from the slightly less popular films of actor Harrison Ford, spotlighting melodies from The Conversation, Force 10 From Navarone, Presumed Innocent, Random Hearts, Air Force One, Witness, Firewall, Sabrina, and Six Days, Seven Nights. In addition, the new comedy Morning Glory is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 714 - Objection! (Action Movies Despised by Prius Owners, Part Five)

November 15,2010
The Old White Man Cabal presents the continuing adventures of America's authoritative contrarian a-holes, Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini, as they unveil the 12th (I'm your Huckleberry) and 11th (21st Century Testosteroni) films in their Top 20 Countdown of Action Movies Loathed by Toyota Prius Enthusiasts, with the assistance of DVD Verdict's own Alec Baldwin, Judge Steve Power. Plus, listener feedback.
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DVD Verdict 713 - F This Movie! (Funny People)

November 13,2010
In response to a listener request, Patrick and Doug wine, dine, and f the Adam Sandler/Judd Apatow collaboration known as Funny People. Do they laugh, cuddle, or cry after cinematic coitus? You'll have to tune in to find out.
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DVD Verdict 712 - The Friday Filibuster (Big Head Mac and the Firestorms)

November 12,2010
Befuddled and bemused, our crack podcasting team of Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike embark upon a harrowing journey loaded with giant heads, park rangers, cult members with terrible jobs, movie references you didn't get until 20 years later, and Howie Long's cinematic opus. Plus, homework!
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DVD Verdict 711 - Blast Processing! (A Little Old School)

November 11,2010
Join Steve as he sits down for a chat with prodigal Dave Johnson. Digressions abound. Amidst "what if?" scenarios and talk of favorite this or thats, theres still time out to discuss Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (again), Halo: Reach, and Call of Duty: Black Ops. Streets of Rage and Ninja Gaiden II discourse are a forgone conclusion. Get ready for a blast from Processing's past.
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DVD Verdict 710 - View from the Couch (I Don't Give a Crap About 3D)

November 10,2010
Wandering around in holiday limbo, Kent and Michelle pull it together long enough to figure out where in time Captain America resided, share news from Hobbiton and Hollywood, ponder the utilization of minions, and review MegaMind.
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DVD Verdict 709 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema ('90s Action Movie Mayhem)

November 09,2010
This week, Clark travels back to the 1990s to spotlight music created by Hans Zimmer's Media Ventures organization. You'll hear action-packed selections from Bad Boys, The Rock, Crimson Tide, Muppet Treasure Island, Armageddon, Enemy of the State, The Man in the Iron Mask, Face/Off and Deep Blue Sea. In addition, the new comedy Due Date is reviewed.
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DVD Verdict 708 - Objection! (Action Movies Despised by Prius Owners, Part Four)

November 08,2010
America's favorite contrarian a-holes add a touch of class to their Top 20 Countdown of Action Movies Loathed by Toyota Prius Enthusiasts, by welcoming in Judge Clark Douglas. After quickly evaluating the soundtracks of the first six films on the list, our trio focus their efforts on number 14 (extreme Bondian violence) and 13 (Mayan jackassery).
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DVD Verdict 707 - F This Movie! (Poltergeist)

November 06,2010
Patrick and Doug are HEEEEERRRRRE to make your skin crawl, dissecting the mysteries and legends surround Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg's creepfest known as Poltergeist; multiple directors, indian burial grounds, creepy clowns, killer trees, mysterious deaths, and franchise curses. The perfect cap to a Halloween season.
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DVD Verdict 706 - The Friday Filibuster (Zombie Facts of Life)

November 05,2010
After debriefing their Halloween and going in-depth with the review of The Walking Dead, the Filibuster team of Dave, Mac, and Erich settle in for discussions of memorable narrators, bogus charities, c-list sports, and the lessons they've learned by watching Facts of Life.
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DVD Verdict 705 - Blast Processing! (Are you entertained?)

November 04,2010
Steve and Jon provide a lean and mean critique of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, 007 Blood Stone, 007 Goldeneye, and a certain huge franchise sequel coming out in the next week or so.
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DVD Verdict 704 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Stroll through the Decades)

November 02,2010
This week, Clark takes a musical stroll through the decades, offering selections from Captain Blood, The Song of Bernadette, The Big Country, Marnie, Capricorn One, Powaqaatsi, The Last of the Mohicans and The Italian Job. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 703 - Objection! (Halloween Movies Despised by Prius Owners)

November 01,2010
Our favorite contrarians -- Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini -- take a brief digression from their Top 20 countdown of action movies despised by Prius enthusiasts, in order to bring you this Top 5 list of Halloween movies loathed by the same group -- zombies, aliens, ghostbusters, and more. As always, this podcast is underwritten by a grant from the Old White Man Cabal.
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DVD Verdict 702 - F This Movie! (The SAW Franchise)

October 30,2010
Patrick and Mike may just need to chew off their own legs to escape the terror of this week's episode. So bend over, grab your ankles, and prepare to be brutally f-ed by the SAW franchise.
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DVD Verdict 701 - The Friday Filibuster (Time Travelin' Man)

October 29,2010
When Dave disappears into the timestream, it's up to Mac, Erich, and Mike to discover whether he's the one responsible for a cell phone appearing in Charlie Chaplin's The Circus and faulty playback problems with Twilight Zone: Season One on Blu-ray.
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DVD Verdict 700 - Blast Processing! (Happy Birthday PS2)

October 28,2010
Steve, Jon, and Adam are here to satiate your need for geekspeak with tales of tomfoolery! Jon and Steve love Vanquish AKA: GREATEST GAME EVAH! Steve has been playing the ever loving hell out of Arcania: Gothic 4, and has dipped his toes into the ice cold waters of Albion with Fable III, and Adam is exercising his brain muscles with Super Scribblenauts NOW WITH TASTY ADJECTIVES! and 40% less salt! We also take some time out to pay homage to the black colossus that is the Playstation 2, which turns 10 this week! *Blast Processing theme song by Dan "String Vulture" Moore
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DVD Verdict 699 - Revenge of the Son of the View from the Halloween Couch

October 27,2010
It's another Dixon family Halloween special, complete with guest appearances and atmospheric mood music, as Kent and Michelle recall experiences from All Hallows' Eve past, present, and possible futures. Boo!
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DVD Verdict 698 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Matt Damon)

October 26,2010
This week, Clark explores the career of actor Matt Damon, offering musical selections from The Rainmaker, Courage Under Fire, All the Pretty Horses, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, Saving Private Ryan, The Legend of Bagger Vance, The Brothers Grimm and Invictus. In addition, Clint Eastwood's Hereafter is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 697 - Objection! (Action Movies Despised by Prius Owners, Part Three)

October 25,2010
Our regular contrarians, David and Dan, are joined by guest a-hole Judge Dave Ryan, to tackle the 16th and 15th slots in our Top 20 countdown of action movies you'll hate if you drive a Prius. The first is a bit of tongue-in-cheek exploitation, while second may be the last good film James Cameron will ever make. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 696 - F This Movie! (Let the Right One In / Let Me In)

October 23,2010
This week, Patrick and JB engage in some international f-ing, as they compare and contrast the vampiric magic of Tomas Alfredson's Let the Right One In and the bloodletting of Matt Reeves' American remake Let Me In.
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DVD Verdict 695 - The Friday Filibuster (Troll 2 Commentary)

October 22,2010
In the spirit of the Halloween season, our four intrepid filibuster-ers -- Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike -- forego their normal format and undertake their great challenge yet: a feature-length commentary of the worst movie ever made... Troll 2. Load your copy and join in the fun!
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DVD Verdict 694 - Blast Processing! (Happy Birthday NES)

October 21,2010
Steve, Jon, and Blair (the Newfie trio) Celebrate 25 years of the NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM on this very special episode of Blast Processing. What were our favorite NES experiences? Least favorite? What is the "Clash at Demonhead rule"? Tune in and find out! *Blast Processing theme song by Dan "String Vulture" Moore
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DVD Verdict 693 - View from the Couch (Ride the Snow White Powder)

October 20,2010
After regaling us with ski stories of years past, Kent and Michelle settle into details on the Alien prequel, a darker Snow White, Nathan Fillion's interest in Drake's Fortune, Hulk smash ABC TV, it's not easy being green-lit Hobbit, and reviews of The Wraith (Greaties of the '80s), Beauty and the Beast (Blu-ray), and How to Train Your Dragon.
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DVD Verdict 692 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

October 19,2010
This week, Clark spotlights another batch of new and recent releases, offering selections from 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams, Tamara Drewe, Legacy, A Step Out of Line, The Brotherhood of the Bell, The Wicker Man, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, A Gathering of Eagles, and Human Target. In addition, the geriatric action-thriller Red is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 691 - Objection! (Action Movies Despised by Prius Owners, Part Two)

October 18,2010
The countdown continues! Judges David Johnson and Dan Mancini tick off the 18th and 17th most hated Action Movies, as decided upon by Toyota Prius owners. The former is actually a legendary cinematic trilogy, while the latter features an '80s alpha male the likes of whom we've not seen since. BTW, this podcast is underwritten by a grant from the Old White Man Cabal.
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DVD Verdict 690 - F This Movie! (Horror Movie Marathon)

October 16,2010
Have you ever watched 13 films back-to-back? Our heroes just have. Slap happy and sleep deprived, Patrick and JB attempt to coherently piece together their thoughts on surviving 24 hours of horror movies at Chicago's legendary Music Box Theater and the sixth annual Music Box Massacre.
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DVD Verdict 689 - The Friday Filibuster (The Agony of G.I. Joe and the Ecstasy of Sweet Tea)

October 15,2010
Even with an inordinate amount of time spent hypothetically pitting pro sports team mascots against each other, Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike still find time to indulge in GI Joe and Stephen King marathons, stuff that f-ed us up as kids, voodoo hijinks, riding the bell clanger, killer plants, Weekend at Bernies 2, and accepting responsibility for the curse of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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DVD Verdict 688 - Blast Processing! (Your princess is in another Castlevania)

October 14,2010
Steve, Jon, and Blair are back with an epic-length barn burner of an episode. Some more discussion of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow leads to spirited debate on the true nature of the series. Some more talk of classic series reborn on modern consoles, and still plenty of time for Enslaved and Medal of Honor. And Steve calls out IGN for the second week in a row.
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DVD Verdict 687 - View from the Couch (No Ordinary Pretty Boys)

October 13,2010
Recovering from their Canadian Thanksgiving feast, Kent and Michelle engage in a US geography lesson before settling into Halloween birthday plans; Couch Entertainment News -- Hulk becomes the new Hamlet, Batman heads to New Orleans, Harry Potter stuck in 2D, David O. Russell navigates Uncharted waters; and a review of ABC's No Ordinary Family.
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DVD Verdict 686 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Horsin' Around)

October 12,2010
This week, Clark pays tribute to cinema's equine heroes by spotlighting selections from Hidalgo, Dreamer, Flicka, Seabiscuit, The Black Stallion, The Black Stallion Returns, Black Beauty and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. In addition, he reviews the new inspirational drama Secretariat. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 685 - Objection! (Action Heroes Despised by Prius Owners, Part One)

October 11,2010
Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini, the world's foremost contrarian a-holes, embark upon a multi-episode mission counting down The 20 Most Hated Action Heroes, as decided upon by Toyota Prius owners. Why, you might ask? We scoff at the question and say, Why not?! That's just the kind of a-holery you'll find in great abundance on this show. But I digress... Part One of this series identifies the two films holding the number 19 and 20 slots. While I won't spoil the surprise, I will say one is family-oriented, and the other a real heart-wrencher. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 684 - F This Movie! (The Goonies)

October 09,2010
Patrick and Doug do the worst thing ever. After mixing a pot of fake puke, they went to a local theater showing The Goonies, climbed up to the balcony, and subsequently puked all over the movie and its audience's joy. You may find their comments sacrilege, but that's why F This Movie! is here; giving rise to a voice not often heard, but materializing thoughts and opinions you know you've been feeling.
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DVD Verdict 683 - The Friday Filibuster (Do they still make Alpo?)

October 08,2010
In a very special Columbus Day episode, the boys share their celebration plans, review No Ordinary Family and The Social Network, catch up on Zombieland and Robin Hood, share their love for Atari game covers, discuss narcissistic TV show titles, cite the best and worst examples of sports on screen, divulge their weirdest experiences after watching a horror film, plot a scathing expose of DynaTox, and answer the burning question... who was the fish that save Pittsburgh?
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DVD Verdict 682 - Blast Processing! (Live from the Fortress of Solitude)

October 07,2010
Steve and Jon are joined by fellow Newfoundland resident (oh great... another one) and recent addition to the crew, Blair Farrell. After mangling the intro, we get right into what's been fed into our gaming machines -- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, Batman: The Brave and the Bold -- and Steve samples some Medal of Honor. Jon then takes control and delivers a missive regarding current review trends. Are games being overscored on hype and underscored due to nostalgia? How do you feel? Give a listen, let us know how you feel Konami fared with their Castlevania reboot, and what's up with those low review scores? Does IGN stand for "I Got Narcotics"?
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DVD Verdict 681 - View from the Couch (Bieber Baggins)

October 06,2010
After putting their motorhome out to pasture and tangling with Edmonton police, Kent and Michelle muster the energy to talk celebrity deaths, Justin Bieber, Disney's Magic Kingdom, David Kelly's Wonder Woman, Ghost Rider 2, Men in Black 3, Spider-man 4, and review Adventures in Babysitting as one of their not-so-greaties of the '80s.
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DVD Verdict 680 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (John Morris)

October 05,2010
This week, Clark spotlights the music of underappreciated composer John Morris, offering selections from Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, The Scarlet Letter and The Elephant Man. In addition, Clark reviews David Fincher's acclaimed drama The Social Network. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 679 - Objection! (Neutered Action Heroes)

October 04,2010
Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini, the Verdict's supreme contrarian a-holes, return to lambast Hollywood's pansy-assed action heroes.
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DVD Verdict 678 - F These Movies for All Hallows' Eve!

October 02,2010
With the October upon us, Patrick and JB offer up a passionately in-depth F-ing of the best and worst films to choose from this Halloween season. Don't get tricked and you'll enjoy the treats!
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DVD Verdict 677 - The Friday Filibuster (Avoid the Noid)

October 01,2010
Recalling fond pizza memories from years past, Dave, Mac, and Erich, still find time to discuss what to look for at theaters in October, classic Tales from the Crypt, ridiculous reality TV ghost hunters, a new Ken Burns baseball documentary, steep mountain climbing, and TV shows deserving a gritty behind-the-scenes documentary. Plus: Mac goes off the rails and trashes the acting skills of Michael Chiklis.
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DVD Verdict 676 - Blast Processing! (Drums in the Deep)

September 30,2010
The Pixel Verdict boys are cleaning up the mess left behind by Hurricane Igor, but still find time to talk Enslaved, Acania: Gothic 4, Spider-man: Shattered Dimensions, Minecraft, and more.
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DVD Verdict 675 - View from the Couch (Hawaiian Frankenweenie Roast)

September 29,2010
Fresh from a drive-thru rear-ending, Kent discovers CostCo smells of muffins and tires, Michelle visits Talos IV, casting gets underway for Tim Burton's stop-motion Frankenweenie, Kate Beckinsale returns to Underworld, CBS re-launches Hawaii Five-O, and we fall prey to vicious rant on re-imaginings and drawn-out mythologies.
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DVD Verdict 674 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Michael Douglas)

September 28,2010
This week, Clark explores the career of actor Michael Douglas, offering musical selections from Coma, Black Rain, Wonder Boys, Don't Say a Word, Romancing the Stone, Fatal Attraction, Falling Down, The Ghost and the Darkness, A Perfect Murder, and The War of the Roses. Plus, Clark examines Douglas' return to the iconic role of Gordon Gecko in Oliver Stone's Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 673 - Objection! (X-Files, Lost, and Mythology TV)

September 27,2010
Powered by limitless contrarian a-holery, Judges Dave Johnson, Dan Mancini, and special guest Chief Justice Michael Stailey, dare to stir the hornets nest of fandom for The X-Files, Lost, and other such mythology-drenched shows by proving that none are capable of sustaining multi-season story arcs and delivering satisfying conclusions.
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DVD Verdict 672 - F This Movie! (Grindhouse)

September 25,2010
Patrick cuts off Doug's leg, replaces it with a machine gun, and steals Kurt Russell's car in order to give Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez' Grindhouse double feature -- Planet Terror and Death Proof -- the badass F-ing it truly deserves.
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DVD Verdict 671 - The Friday Filibuster (Not So Eventful)

September 24,2010
Dave, Mac, and Mike convene trash talk the new Fall television season (Mike & Molly, The Chase, The Event, Castle, Fringe), the idiocy of flipper discs, TV and movie jobs you would never want, and a bad movie pop quiz.
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DVD Verdict 670 - View from the Couch (That Prince is a Queen)

September 22,2010
Live and direct from their master bathroom, Kent and Michelle are back to discuss the latest entertainment news, chastise James Cameron's latest underwater adventure, desensitize the scare factor of Halloween, and review Jake Gyllenhaal in Disney's Prince of Persia. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 669 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Beantown)

September 21,2010
This week, Clark travels to the great state of Massachusetts, spotlighting music from films set in Boston. You'll hear selections from Gone Baby Gone, A Civil Action, Edge of Darkness, The Departed, Good Will Hunting, Blown Away, The Verdict, War of the Worlds (2005), Little Children, and The Town (which is also reviewed). Enjoy the trip!
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DVD Verdict 668 - Objection! (Timothy Dalton as James Bond)

September 20,2010
Verdict's contrarian a-holes (Dan Mancini, Dave Johnson, and special guest Mike Rubino) truly put their necks on the line this week, as they trash the work of Sir Roger Moore in an attempt to bolster their position that Timothy Dalton was a better James Bond. For more a-holery, visit the Objection! Facebook fan page.
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DVD Verdict 667 - F This Movie! (Cabin Fever)

September 18,2010
After spraying each other down with Off and stocking up on the ingredients for s'mores, Patrick and Doug head into the woods to F the heck out of Eli Roth's directorial debut -- Cabin Fever. Young campers, please be advised this is an adults-only resort, despite one of the counselors being a teen heartthrob and star of the hit ABC series Boy Meets World.
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DVD Verdict 666 - The Friday Filibuster

September 17,2010
Join Dave, Erich, Mike, and Michael as they rage on Rush, undress Woody Allen, reanimate the living dead, discover NASA is behind the 3D conspiracy, taste something awful from The Black Cauldron, honor the comedic genius of Carl Weathers, remake classic TV for cable, and so much more. Don't forget: You can enjoy the madness all week long on the Friday Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 665 - Blast Processing! (You are not red-E)

September 16,2010
Join Adam, Jon, and Steve as they celebrate the 15th birthday of Sony's little grey video game thingamajig. The boys get nostalgic, sharing their early experiences with the PSX, and how it affected their gaming habits. You may learn something new from our "15 facts about Playstation," or not. We close it all out with the boys choosing their favorite game of the Playstation era. Enjoy this heartfelt look back at the history and the life of the system that some feel revolutionized gaming, and legitimized the passion of playing games as more than just kid's stuff. *Blast Processing theme song by Dan "String Vulture" Moore
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DVD Verdict 664 - View from the Couch (Honey, I Shrunk the Vajayjay)

September 15,2010
The embarrassment is palpable this week, as Michelle explores Paris Hilton's hidden drug stash and tries to remember who stars in Grease, while Kent cops to never having seen Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. But reviews of Salt and Flight of the Navigator help put out favorite married Canadian couple back on track. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 663 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

September 14,2010
It's time for another new and recent releases show, as Clark spotlights selections from I Am Love, Pirahna 3-D, Revolution (1985), The Expendables, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, and Supernatural. Plus: a review of Robert Rodriguez' violent exploitation flick Machete. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 662 - Objection! (Die Hard 2)

September 13,2010
From snowmobiles on a snow covered tarmac, our frostbitten contrarians (Dan Mancini and Dave Johnson) are about to get an assist from the Canadian cavalry (Judge Steve Power), in a last minute ditch effort to defend the hard-R majesty of Die Hard 2. For more a-holery, visit the Objection! Facebook fan page.
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DVD Verdict 661 - F This Movie! (Bull Durham)

September 11,2010
Hey batter batter batter batter batter... saaawiiing batter!! Judge Patrick Bromley and co-host Alex Lawson oil up the leather and slather on the pine tar for a good ol' fashioned f-ing of the classic baseball romcom Bull Durham. Play ball! For more f-ing, visit fthismovie.blogspot.com
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DVD Verdict 660 - The Friday Filibuster (It Better Not Be Spider Babies...)

September 10,2010
While making light of Erich's horribly disturbing yet mysterious facial disfigurement, Dave suffers through 90 min of Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher, Mac bemoans a less than compelling Heoric Age, a painful dog-sitting of Marmaduke, envisioning Family Circus du Soleil, favorite Kong-sploitation memories, name your own memoirs, and teen careers you'd want nothing to do with. Don't forget: You can enjoy the madness all week long on the Friday Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 659 - Blast Processing! (Divisible by Eleven)

September 09,2010
Join Steve, Adam, Jon, and Dave as we get together and waste an hour or so of your time. Jon and Steve spend some time with Canada's favorite pastime. No, not that one... Hockey, you fools (NHL 11 to be more specific)! Steve's been playing a top secret game, and Dave shares his thoughts on Dead Rising 2: Case Zero while Adam shares his thoughts on the cellophane wrapper that still protects his copy of Metroid: Other M from the harsh Canadian climate. The real meat and potatoes comes with the team's discussion of their favorite beginnings and endings from videogamedom. *SPOILER ALERT* There's also some cussin' and talk of a God of War inspired adult film. There's Heavenly Sword, Oblivion, Metal Gear, Darksiders, Mass Effect 2, Heavy Rain, and so much more in this SPOILER packed episode! Blast Processing theme song by Dan "String Vulture" Moore
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DVD Verdict 658 - View from the Couch (They're Back!)

September 08,2010
Canada's favorite podcasting parents (with children) return from a three week absence loaded with reviews. Entertainment news? Not this week. Just creepy Clint Howard in classic Star Trek, unhappy toddlers top a lousy print of Despicable Me, and The A-Team reveals a long-time crush Michelle had on George Peppard. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 657 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1991)

September 06,2010
Clark returns with his own time machine and travels back to the year 1991, to feature music from such films as Sleeping with the Enemy, JFK, City Slickers, The Silence of the Lambs, Little Man Tate, Bugsy, and Backdraft. Plus: a review of the meditative George Clooney film The American. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 656 - Objection! (The 13th Warrior)

September 06,2010
From behind their contrarian battlements, Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini emerge swords swinging alongside hired assassin Steve Power, defending to the death their love for John McTiernan's testosterone-fueled 13th Warrior. For more a-holery, visit the Objection! Facebook fan page.
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DVD Verdict 655 - F This Summer!

September 04,2010
Join Judge Patrick Bromley and his co-hosts Doug and J.B. as they unleash a well-deserved f-ing upon Hollywood for delivering such a dismal lineup of summer movies. From an Inception high to the torture of Grown-Ups, no film is safe from their wrath.
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DVD Verdict 654 - The Friday Filibuster, M.D.

September 03,2010
As Dave suffers through a potential concussion, Erich and Mac try to decipher why Michael Cera became the breakout star of Arrested Development; define the 1980s Axis of Evil as Satanism, Refrigerators, and NASA; and discover that Steve Power lives in Bizarro World, and The Emmys ruin everything. Plus: Reviews of Henson's Place, Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale, Flash Forward, Smallville: Season 9, Movie and TV MMORPGs, High-Jumping Characters, and Shameless Marketing.
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DVD Verdict 653 - David Spade

September 02,2010
With the fall television series rapidly approaching, Michael pays a visit to the set of CBS' Rules of Engagement for an open and honest talk with David Spade about the series, the entertainment business, 8 Simple Rules, SNL, Chris Farley, and more.
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DVD Verdict 652 - View from the Couch (Dancing with the Replacements)

September 01,2010
Kent and Michelle remain AWOL for a third consecutive week, but Michael and Melissa step in to stop the bleeding, with talk of The Emmys; the new cast of Dancing with the Stars; a look back at the summer movie and TV seasons; trouble for Paris, Lindsay, and Sly; and a look ahead to Labor Day weekend. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 651 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Macabre)

August 31,2010
In a rare flashback episode, Clark revisits the eerie sounds of cinematic horror, spotlighting music from Wait Until Dark, Tales from the Hood, Spider Baby, The Stendhal Syndrome, The Orphanage, Damien: Omen II, Candyman, Darkness Falls, The Ninth Gate, The Fog, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 650 - Objection! (Rambo III)

August 30,2010
Our resident contrarian a-holes (Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini) are back, armed to the teeth with Judge Mike Rubino in tow, to take down anyone who dares claim Rambo III is an inferior action film.
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DVD Verdict 649 - F This Movie! (The Expendables)

August 28,2010
Lock and load, as a freshly buff Judge Patrick Bromley and new co-host Mark Ahn let loose their roid rage on Sylvester Stallone's latest action-packed epic The Expendables.
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DVD Verdict 648 - The Friday Filibuster (My Vampire Beard)

August 27,2010
Erich gets around to watching Memento, Mac chainsmokes Dexter, and Dave reveals his teen girl crush on Vampire Diaries. Plus: Reviews of Lost: Season Six, Ben 10 Alien Force: Volume 8, Roger Corman's Starcrash on Blu-ray, Unimposing villains, Lovable bad guys, and favorite fictional islands.
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DVD Verdict 647 - Blast Processing! (2 Player Co-Op Edition)

August 26,2010
Steve and Jon tackle this episode Co-op style while Adam ventures across the frozen tundra of Greenland to rescue rare sea birds. Jon's been playing a lot of Ys Seven on his PSP, and Steve got a little quality time in with Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days, Mafia II, and makes a second attempt at Final Fantasy XIII. They both have some early thoughts on the first hour or so of Metroid: Other M to share as well. After that comes discussion of Gamescom, Europe's biggest video game conference. What rocked? What sucked? Listen and learn. This one is much better than the last time we let these two run an episode. Blast Processing theme song by Dan "String Vulture" Moore.
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DVD Verdict 646 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Vic Mizzy, Billy May)

August 24,2010
It's two for the price of one this week, as Clark places the spotlight on composers Vic Mizzy and Billy May. In addition to spotlighting such well-known works as The Addams Family, The Green Hornet, and The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, the show also explores some of the duo's less well-known music from outside the world of film and television. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 645 - Objection! (Sudden Death)

August 23,2010
Judge Mike Rubino becomes the latest inductee into the realm of contrarian a-holery, joining Dave and Dan on the ice for a slapshot defense of the Jean-Claude Van Damme hockey epic Sudden Death. And don't forget to visit the show's official Facebook fan page.
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DVD Verdict 644 - F This Movie! (Ghostbusters)

August 21,2010
From dramatic Dark Knights to comedic dark nights, Judge Patrick Bromley and co-host J.B. suit up and cross their streams for a total protonic f-ing of the one... the only... Ghostbusters. You know, human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!Email your comments, complaints, and suggestions to fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com
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DVD Verdict 643 - The Friday Filibuster

August 20,2010
Erich experiences his own Life on Mars, as he's thrust into hosting the show in an alternate universe where Jethro Tull's "Thick as a Brick" is hot on the stacks of wax, Mike recreates scenes from Early Edition on the streets of Chicago, and everyone keeps coyly referring to "The Big Movie," as if anticipating Voldemort's final bad guy death scene. Plus! Ultimate movie mashups, scenes from the docks, terrible rear-projection special effects, inappropriate music selections, and the horrors of modern-day camping. Don't forget: You can enjoy the madness all week long on the Friday Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 642 - Blast Processing! (Idiomz)

August 19,2010
It's a smorgasbord of downloadable titles, mobile apps, and terrible ideas as Jon, Dave, and Erich slog through the gaming doldrums of August. Games discussed include Civilization Revolution for iPod, Basketball Shot for Droid, Family Feud, Dead Space, and a lengthy review of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game. Plus, the killer iPhone app the world has been waiting for: the Snake Eyes in Drag Dress-Up Doll!
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DVD Verdict 641 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Grab Bag)

August 17,2010
It's a free-for-all this week as Clark digs into his bottomless grab-bag and pulls out musical selections from Hellraiser III, Where Eagles Dare, The Fox, Duel at Diablo, Angela's Ashes, Tears of the Sun, The Fortune Cookie, A Time to Die, Stargate, and The Karate Kid II. In addition, he reviews Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 640 - Objection! (Jurassic Park 3)

August 16,2010
Grab a slab of brontosaurus ribs, a case of beer, and your William H. Macy fan club sweatshirt, because our resident contrarian a-holes -- David Johnson, Dan Mancini, and special guest Patrick Bromley -- are about to try defending the merits of Jurassic Park 3. In the meantime, Be sure to visit the show's official Facebook fan page.
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DVD Verdict 639 - F This Movie! (The Dark Knight)

August 14,2010
The Christopher Nolan love-fest continues, as Judge Patrick Bromley and co-host Alex Lawson get all up in Christian Bale's business for a down and dirty f-ing of The Dark Knight. Portions presented in audio IMAX 3D. Email your comments, complaints, and suggestions to... fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com
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DVD Verdict 638 - The Friday Filibuster (Camp Toxic Waste)

August 13,2010
Dave, Mac, and Michael check in for a week at Camp Toxic Waste to create their own B-movies, reminisce about their favorite Jason Voorhees deaths and resurrections, pilot giant robots, and so much more!
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DVD Verdict 637 - Blast Processing! (The Getting Old 'Cast)

August 12,2010
While Steve is on vacation, Erich breaks into the studio to record a podcast filled with rants and ramblings about not having time to play games and other side effects of getting old. He is joined by fellow old-timers Adam and Tim, who manage to calm gramps down long enough to talk about Halo Wars, Resident Evil 5, Alan Wake, and the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion.
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DVD Verdict 636 - View from the Couch (Kent's Canvas Camp Chairs)

August 11,2010
Chestnut and Mahogany Dixon return from a week away to satisfy your couples stream-of-consciousness deficiency. Hot, sweaty, claustrophobic purging aside, our dynamic duo peruse the world of entertainment to discuss Emma Thompson's sidewalk star, James Cameron's novel, shelving Star Wars TV, binging on Jurassic Park, Star Trek visits Mayberry, and a review of Date Night with Tina Fey and Steve Carrell.
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DVD Verdict 635 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

August 10,2010
This week, Clark digs into another batch of new and recent releases, spotlighting compelling music written for such recently-released films as Knight and Day, The Last Airbender, La Mission, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The A-Team, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and Predators. In additional, Clark reviews the latest Will Ferrell/Adam McKay collaboration The Other Guys. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 634 - Objection! (Termminator 3)

August 09,2010
The world's foremost contrarian a-holes -- Judges David Johnson, Dan Mancini, and special guest Patrick Bromley -- bring out the heavy artillery to lay down cover for The Governator and director Jonathan Mostow, in their defense of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.
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DVD Verdict 633 - F This Movie! (Inception)

August 07,2010
This may all just be a dream, but Judge Patrick Bromley and his co-host J.B. attempt to wrap their brains (and ours) around Christopher Nolan's Inception, the overwhelming audience reaction, and the inevitable intellectual backlash that's resulted. Email your comments, complaints, and suggestions to... fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com
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DVD Verdict 632 - The Friday Filibuster (Fun with Sleep Deprivation)

August 06,2010
As Dave falls into a zombie-like trance, Mike is forced to take the wheel from the back seat, hurtling the show headlong into uncharted territory and frightening off-road revelations like Erich is an unwitting serial animal slayer; Mac has a fetish for long white boxes; and the greatest band you've never heard is Tootie-Khan and the Sex Trees. Plus: Most hated reviews, Really scary clowns, Characters who should have their man-cards revoked, and Knockoffs of current box office favorites. Enjoy the madness all week long on the Friday Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 631 - Blast Processing! (Nuclear Launch Detected)

August 05,2010
Pixel Verdict's resident Canadian corps returns for another week of hating the things you love, and they bring along a bitchin' new theme song courtesy of Dan Moore. Jon and Steve reveal their sense of malaise over Starcraft II, leading into a discussion on the Real Time Strategy genre, and whether or not it's a dead horse. If so, how can it be saved? Steve talks some DeathSpank, and farmers looking for pooh! Meanwhile, Adam puts the kibosh on Dragon Quest (Warrior) IX. Plus: This week's random inquiry asks, "What was the last great Sega game?" Madness follows, and Jon says some very, very bad things.
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DVD Verdict 630 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mark McKenzie)

August 03,2010
This week, Clark spotlights the music of composer Mark McKenzie, offering selections from Warlock: The Armageddon, Silver Bells, Blizzard, Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde, The Last Sin Eater, Dragonheart: A New Beginning, The Ultimate Gift and The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca. In addition, Clark reviews the new comedy Dinner for Schmucks.
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DVD Verdict 629 - Objection! (James Cameron is not God's gift to film)

August 02,2010
The world's leading contrarian a-holes are faced with their biggest challenge yet -- proving that director James Cameron is not God's gift to film. Judges Dave Johnson, Dan Mancini, and special guest Dave Ryan explain in great detail why Cameron's last decent film was Terminator 2.
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DVD Verdict 628 - F This Movie! (The Wolfman)

July 31,2010
Judge Patrick Bromley and special guest -- the mysterious John -- sink their fangs into a heady dissection of the much maligned Wolfman remake, and how it compares to the original 1941 Universal Monsters classic. Email your comments, complaints, and suggestions to... fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com
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DVD Verdict 627 - The Friday Filibuster (Oye! I Got the Motts)

July 30,2010
After an intense analysis of the advances in apple juice manufacturing, this AARP-inspired short bus of an episode finds Erich catching up on Curb Your Enthusiasm while enjoying a succulent Giant Peach, Mac getting himself on "The Facebook" to befriend Roger Corman, Mike enjoying Red Dead Revolver from the front seat of his Battle Truck, and Dave revisiting Police Academy 3 to wash away the stink of Heroes: Season 4. Plus: Creating new alternate endings for popular movies; a product pitch for MacGyver Hero on Nintendo Wii; movies about giant killer objects; and Australians. Enjoy the madness all week long on the Friday Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 626 - Blast Processing! (Fear our Shaq Fu!)

July 29,2010
Join Steve, Dave, and Jon as they work the mic like vandals. Dave is (again) a PS3 owner, thus making the entire PixelVerdict Crew a bunch of namby-pamby fence sitting panzies who refuse to choose ONE side in the great World Console Wars. Dave rocks the DJ Hero (Renegade Version bitches! Fo' Reals!), Jon plays some archaic fighting games, and Steve takes Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days for a spin. Random questions persist, as Steve asks for some "Ultimate Fighting game throw downs", and Dave wants to know about the cheapest bossfights in video game history! Damn you Heihachi Mishima!Opening Music: "Your Touch" by The Black Keys; Closing Music: "500 Years" by Hardliner.
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DVD Verdict 625 - View from the Couch (In the Twilight of our New Moon)

July 28,2010
In the fading twilight of Comic Con 2010, Kent and Michelle hit the interwebs for the weirdest dog barks, Guillermo Del Toro's plans for Disney's Haunted Mansion, hunting animated French dragons, even more classic Star Trek on Blu-ray, and a bloodthirsty review of New Moon. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their official site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 624 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Angelina Jolie)

July 27,2010
Clark explores the career of actress Angelina Jolie, offering musical selections from The Bone Collector, True Women, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Wanted, Kung-Fu Panda, Beyond Borders, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Alexander, and Beowulf. Plus, Clark makes time to review Angelina's latest summer blockbuster, Salt. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 623 - Objection! (In Defense of Jar Jar Binks)

July 26,2010
Adding professional dillweedery to their already impressive arsenal, the internet's leading contrarian a-holes are back to defend the indefensible. However, this week's challenge may just prove their undoing, as Dave, Dan, and special guest Dave Ryan attempt to exonerate... nay, justify the very existence of Star Wars' Jar Jar Binks. But first, to balance the scales, they join the masses in celebrating the work of director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World).
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DVD Verdict 622 - F This Movie! (Signs)

July 25,2010
Patrick and Alex deconstruct the madness surrounding M. Night Shyamalan's Signs, starring two actors who subsequently went batsh*t-crazy -- Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix. Coincidence or conspiracy? You make the call.
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DVD Verdict 621 - The Friday Filibuster (The Inception of Fashionably Late Reviews)

July 23,2010
Dave, Mac, and Mike go spoilerifically in depth on Christopher Nolan's Inception, but only after Erich offers his fashionably late review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Michael teases the forthcoming Verdict redesign, and everyone provides their thoughts on bizarre Adult Swim shows, movies and TV that inspire random acts of violence, villains who suffer fates worth that death, and more.
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DVD Verdict 620 - Blast Processing! Ultimate Dragon Quest Warrior

July 22,2010
After a week of Summer Vacation, Steve, Jon, and Adam return, with talk of obscure WWE wrestlers from the '90s. Adam shares thoughts on Dragon Quest (Warrior!) IX, Jon is a generation behind with Dragon Quest (Warrior!) VIII, and Steve finally puts Mass Effect 2 to bed. The boys celebrate a banner first half of the year by picking their favourite games thus far, which games they are most looking forward to most, and which awesome game you ungrateful bastards have yet been bothered to play. Opening Music: Overture by Koichi Sugiyama from "Dragon Quest VIII" by Level 5/Square-Enix. Closing Music: Selbina by Naoshi Mizuta from "Final Fantasy XI" by Square-Enix.
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DVD Verdict 619 - View from the Couch (Back to Life, Back to Surreality)

July 21,2010
Vacation is over for Kent and Michelle, who have already begun planning for early retirement. Until then, they have to deal with new jobs, lost keys, life with tweens, more classic Star Trek on Blu-ray, and a long overdue review of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their official site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 618 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mind Benders)

July 20,2010
This week, Clark explores music from mind-bending movies, offering selections from The Matrix, Altered States, Synecdoche, New York, Dead Ringers, The Game, Jacob's Ladder, Inland Empire, Dark City, and Inception -- which is also reviewed on the program. So sit back, relax, and get bent!
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DVD Verdict 617 - Objection! (Escape from LA)

July 19,2010
Judges David Johnson and Dan Mancini, the internet's most sought after experts in the realm of contrarian a-holery, welcome in special guest analyst Brett Cullum to defend the unappreciated greatness that is John Carpenter's bitterly satirical Escape from LA.
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DVD Verdict 616 - F This Movie! (Showgirls)

July 17,2010
Judge Patrick Bromley and co-host Doug Schultz strap on their g-strings and twirl their pasties to every shining moment of Paul Verhoeven's brilliant disaster... Showgirls. Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. (Warning! These boys have filthy mouths and bad attitudes)
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DVD Verdict 615 - The Friday Filibuster (Simple Tina)

July 16,2010
With sharpened pitchforks and lighted torches, the boys take on the unjustified Emmy nominees, before settling into a week's worth of life on the entertainment fringe. Dave and Patrick direct much love towards Predators and epic-hate at Chris Klein's Caught in the Crossfire; Erich takes a Look Around his magical library; Mac compares and contrasts Marvel and DC's direct-to-DVD movies. Plus: Favorite educational TV shows, genre all-star match-ups, favorite musical numbers from non-musical movies, and another exciting round of Batman versus. Enjoy the madness all week long on the Friday Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 614 - View from the Couch (The Cult of RV)

July 14,2010
Before packing up the new motor home and heading off on vacation, The Dixons record a new episode in which they analyze the Highland Games, Shatner's toupee, IMAX horses, real vampires, and interplanetary travel. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their official site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 613 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1966)

July 13,2010
This week, Clark jumps in his film music time machine once again and travels back to the year 1966. You'll hear selections from The Sand Pebbles, How to Steal a Million, Born Free, The Big Gundown, Khartoum, The Blue Max, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Hawaii. After that, Clark jungle treks back to the present for a review of Predators. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 612 - PSYCH's Maggie Lawson and Tim Omundson

July 12,2010
Still on Psych the set in Vancouver, Chief Justice Michael Stailey transmits these interviews with series regulars Maggie Lawson and Tim Omundson.
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DVD Verdict 611 - Objection! (Flash Gordon)

July 12,2010
As the leading podcast of contrarian a-holery, Judges David Johnson and Dan Mancini rise to the challenge in their defense of the universally viewed cheese-fest that is director Mike Hodges' 1980 interpretation of Flash Gordon. There's even some dissent in the ranks, as Dan feels the film's laugh factor was intentional, a charge Dave vehemently denies. But a ringer, in the form of guest Judge Brett Cullum, is about to drop the hammer on this entire argument.
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DVD Verdict 610 - PSYCH's James Roday and Dule Hill

July 11,2010
Direct from the set in Vancouver, Chief Justice Michael Stailey brings you interviews with Psych series producers and lead actors James Roday and Dule Hill.
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DVD Verdict 609 - F This Movie! (Crash)

July 10,2010
Judge Patrick Bromley and co-host Alex Lawson go careening through the streets of Los Angeles, on an F This Movie! collision course with the controversial film Crash. Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com. (Just be warned: As Sister May Stigmata would say, "These boys have filthy mouths and bad attitudes!")
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DVD Verdict 608 - The Friday Filibuster (The Heat is On!)

July 09,2010
A sultry gathering reveals many things: Mike pops his Gymkata cherry, to offset a documentary addiction; Erich sees the world through Blu colored glasses, and really hates major time jumps in television series; Mac hires The Guild to euthanize a Robin Hood who battles aliens; Dave crushes on Christopher Nolan, while "partying" with George Clooney. Plus: Characters who are thirsty. Memorable collars. Movies that would benefit from Smell-o-vision. Crafting an action franchise for superstar athletes. Enjoy the madness all week long on the Friday Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 607 - Blast Processing! Welcome to Planet Earth

July 08,2010
Erich returns from a fictional African sabbatical where he gave birth to a giraffe, only to finish Alan Wake, experiment with OnLive, and purchase his very own PS3. Jon succumbs to Sin and Punishment. Adam buys several games, but plays none of them. And Steve has been elevated to "Expert" on Rock Band. Plus: Top 10 Games we long to play to completion; Fond memories of obscure arcade games; and revealing your true self to the World of Warcraft.
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DVD Verdict 606 - Scooby-Doo creators Joe Ruby and Ken Spears

July 07,2010
Chief Justice Michael Stailey heads back into the archives for an interview with animation legends Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, to talk about the early days of Hanna-Barbera, the origins of Scooby-Doo, what happened to the series after they left the studio... oh yeah, and a little something about a show called Thundarr the Barbarian.
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DVD Verdict 605 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

July 06,2010
There might not but a movie review this week, but that doesn't stop Clark from delivering a full hour of new and recently released film music. You'll hear selections from new films like Robin Hood, Don McKay, The Karate Kid (2010), Toy Story 3, and Shrek Forever After, plus re-mastered tracks from The Edge and Robocop. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 604 - Objection! (Reign of Fire)

July 05,2010
Judges David Johnson and Steve Power put their powers of persuasion to use defending the 2002 Disney fantasy/adventure Reign of Fire, starring Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, and Gerard Butler, under the direction of The X-Files' Rob Bowman.
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DVD Verdict 603 - Celebrate America

July 04,2010
Chief Justice Michael Stailey revisits this cinematic tribute to American Independence with music and highlights from familiar and forgotten classics of the big and small screen.
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DVD Verdict 602 - F This Movie! (The Matrix Reloaded)

July 03,2010
Judge Patrick Bromley and co-host Alex Lawson slick back their hair and put on their leathers for a kamikaze dive into the world of The Wachowski's -- Matrix Reloaded. (Those with delicate sensibilities be forewarned: These boys use strong language.) Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com.
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DVD Verdict 601 - The Friday Filibuster (An Organic Tapestry of Banana Grabbers)

July 02,2010
As Dave awaits a precarious gastric event, Erich queries his colleagues on their condiments of choice, and Mac tickles his Chandu. In entertainment-related discussion, you'll hear a review of Toy Story 3 and powerful storytelling of Pixar, the return of Futurama and Make it or Break it, coming in late but no less excited about Fringe, a mysterious third film in Chandu franchise, mining laughter from Red vs. Blue, The Wiggles begin a quest for world domination, action movies set in the snow, and on-screen patriotism runs rampant. Enjoy the madness all week long on the Friday Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 600 - Blast Processing! (Time-Traveling Transformers and Communist Aliens)

July 01,2010
The Newfoundland boys are left to their own devices this week -- may God have mercy on your souls. Steve really likes Singularity, which allows you to crank back time on a top secret island where the Red Army conducted all kinds of spooky experiments. Jon is digging on Sin & Punishment: Star Successor, which is full of bizarre kids who may or may not be aliens, robots, or amnesiacs. Both share their thoughts on Transformers: War for Cybertron, before the rest of our show is devoted to the sobering past of Transformers videogames, and Steve trashes major review sites. What was Jon's favorite Transformer? What exciting features await you in Beast Wars: Transmetals for N64? How many Jetfires did Steve own? How many good games actually existed on the Nintendo 64? All this and more awaits you just beyond. If only we could crank back time on this episode... (Opening / Closing Music: "The Touch" / "Dare" by Stan Bush)
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DVD Verdict 599 - View from the Couch (Summer in the Stars)

June 30,2010
Summer vacation begets pre-teen attitude problems for Kent and Michelle, who still find the energy to review Disney's Eight Below, Star Wars in Concert, and Star Trek's "The Man Trap." Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their official site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 598 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tom Cruise)

June 29,2010
Clark browses through the career of actor Tom Cruise, spotlighting musical selections from Legend, Born on the Fourth of July, Far and Away, The Last Samurai, Minority Report, Mission: Impossible II, The Firm, Magnolia, and Valkyrie. In addition, the new Cruise vehicle Knight & Day (co-starring Cameron Diaz) is reviewed. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 597 - Objection! (Waterworld)

June 28,2010
Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini continue their crusade to champion the cinematic downtrodden. As if Predator 2 wasn't tough enough, this week the boys attempt to defend the universally reviled Kevin Costner epic Waterworld, with an assist from all-star guest defense attorney, Steve Power. Good luck men. You're going to need it.
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DVD Verdict 596 - F This Movie! (Young Guns)

June 26,2010
Patrick and his co-host Mike saddle up with the Brat Pack to "F" the rousing '80s western -- Young Guns. Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com.
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DVD Verdict 595 - The Friday Filibuster (Our World Cup Runneth Over)

June 25,2010
Dave admits his ignorance of Spaghetti Westerns and the rules of professional soccer. Mike immerses himself in the worlds of Gymkata and roller derby. Mac professes his deep ambivalence for Cartoon Network's Unnatural History and disdain towards Secret Life of the American Teenager. Go beyond the lighted stage with Rush. Cinematic Titanic may swim with adults. Play another rousing round of Guess the Plot! And can anything be more entertaining than the conveyor-belt-driven game show Downfall? Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 594 - Blast Processing! (E3 2010 Postmortem)

June 24,2010
The more things change, the more they stay the same... Steve has been handed the keys to the Pixel Verdict family station wagon, and wastes no time joining Dave and Jon in delivering an E3 2010 postmortem, and a discussion of vintage '80s sneakers with lights in the heels. We all like Vanquish and dig on Dead Space 2. Dave is curious about Metal Gear: Rising, and Steve has high hopes for Bullet Storm. What were our choice picks for this year's biggest game convention? What came out of nowhere to suprise? What tore our still beating hearts out of our collective ribcages and took a big bite before chucking the bloated vascular muscles into the wastebasket? Listen and learn my friends. (Opening Music: Mass Effect main theme, by Jack Wall and Sam Hulick)
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DVD Verdict 593 - View from the Couch (Hero Up!)

June 23,2010
The whirling Dixons take a moment from their hectic schedule to breathe and podcast. The Hobbit circles fresh directorial meat. Marvel rebirths the serialized short format. Kent listens to Star Wars in concert while viewing National Geographic, and Michelle drinks a Slurpee while under attack from annoying superheroes. Oh, and a lack of sleep keeps our mom from continuing her five year mission. Maybe next week. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 592 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Wild Wild West)

June 22,2010
This week, Clark saddles up his horse and rides west, spotlight selections from Red River, The Way West, Lonesome Dove, Into the West, The Comancheros, The Cowboys, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, and Cimmarron. In addition, Clark reviews the much-reviled Jonah Hex. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 591 - Objection! (Predator 2)

June 21,2010
Judges Dave Johnson and Dan Mancini introduce a brand new show to the Verdict lineup -- Objection!, defending the true intelligence of western civilization from the evil that is popular opinion. The first defendant to enter the courtroom is Stephen Hopkins' Predator 2, whose Rotten Tomatoes fresh rating is 22% and the subject of great ire from movie fans worldwide. This week's Johnnie Cochran on the defense team is Judge Steve Power, who prefers this maligned sequel to the beloved franchise original. Blasphemy!
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DVD Verdict 590 - F This Movie! (The Rocketeer)

June 19,2010
Patrick and his co-host Alex are here to praise and bury a '90s cult classic -- The Rocketeer -- on this week's F This Movie!. Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com.
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DVD Verdict 589 - The Friday Filibuster (Brought to you by The Better Business Bureau...)

June 18,2010
While Dave is away battling evil cyborg ninjas, Mike recommends a replacement A-Team to a retired MacGyver, Erich harkens back to the glory days of Nintendo from his Life on Mars, and Mac would rather suffer a bloodletting of Ben 10 than sit through Splice again. Plus: Painfully unconvincing martial arts, Moneymaking schemes gone wrong, and Fictional bands. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 588b - Blast Processing! E3 2010, Part Two (Nintendo & Sony)

June 17,2010
Adam, Steve, and Erich wrap up Pixel Verdict's E3 2010 coverage by tackling Nintendo and Sony's press conferences. The Big N comes on strong with entries in classic game franchises from Metroid to Donkey Kong, Kirby to Zelda, Mario to (gasp) Kid Icarus?! Plus, they reveal the glasses-free 3D successor to their DS handheld juggernaut—and it's awesome. Meanwhile, Sony pushes their own (more expensive) brand of 3D, reveals the launch line up for the PlayStation Move motion controller, and goes for the game trailer montage record. To hear this podcast in 3D, just cross your eyes for the next hour and twenty minutes.
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DVD Verdict 588a - Blast Processing! E3 2010, Part One (Microsoft)

June 17,2010
Jon, Dave, and Erich break down Microsoft's E3 2010 press conference, from the blood-soaked alien landscapes of Halo Reach and Gears of War 3, to the family friendly line-up for their new motion control device, Kinect. Did this year's presser have all the right moves, or is the newly redesigned Xbox 360's focus on controller-free gaming an Epic Flail?
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DVD Verdict 587 - View from the Couch (Where No Mom has Gone Before)

June 16,2010
Kent gets his geek on as Disneyland unveils World of Color and announces details on the Star Tours revamp, teases the addition of Marvel superheroes to their parks, explores the Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, and bemoans the absence of a Walt Disney biopic. In non-Disney-related news, Kent uncovers the Mystery of the Gorillas, Michelle fears the remake of '80s horror/comedy Fright Night, and a new segment takes The Dixon family on a five year mission into the realm of Star Trek: The Original Series. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 586 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (From TV to Film)

June 15,2010
This week, Clark spotlights music from films based on television shows, offering selections from Maverick, The Addams Family, The Fugitive, The Simpsons Movie, The Avengers, Serenity, The Untouchables, and Mission: Impossible. In keeping with this theme, Clark also reviews the new big-screen version of The A-Team. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 585 - Ray Harryhausen and Ray Bradbury

June 14,2010
On another trip to the DVD Verdict archives, Michael uncovers this conversation with animator Ray Harryhausen and author Ray Bradbury -- lifelong friends and cinematic legends. If you are fans of either or both of these gentlemen, this is one piece of audio you cannot afford to miss.
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DVD Verdict 584 - F This Movie! (Anchorman)

June 12,2010
Patrick and Doug are back to take on Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 News Team, as Anchorman receives the full F This Movie! treatment. Comments, complaints, or suggestions? Email fthismoviepodcast(at)gmail.com.
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DVD Verdict 583 - The Friday Filibuster (Dice and Cup Game)

June 11,2010
Dave learns something new in the bathroom. Erich immerses himself in the bizarre world of Larry David. Mac discovers the inherent evil power of the letter "Z." Mike finds similarities between Hitchcock's The Birds to Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez' From Dusk Till Dawn. Yo Gabba Gabba spoofs Indiana Jones. Reviews of The Lightning Thief, Criterion's Mystery Train, and an absolutely stunning Flash Gordon on Blu-ray. The horror that is Snakes on a Train, talking puppies, and the downward spiral of Kristen Bell's career. Most painful death by sword. Who rates movies on the DVR guide? Re-imagining classic paper towel commercials through the eyes of famous directors. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 582 - Blast Processing! (Not Necessarily Getting Paid)

June 10,2010
Dave and Tim join Erich for the last BLAST PROCESSING! before E3 2010. After talking about the Halo Reach beta, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Splinter Cell: Conviction co-op, Super Street Fighter IV, and Alan Wake, the crew looks forward to next week's game-stravaganza. It's like Christmas Eve in podcast form, except that it's warm outside and you don't have to wear those itchy wool pajamas if you don't want to. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 581 - View from the Couch (Mos Eisley Story)

June 09,2010
It's a tale of woe from a galaxy far, far away, as Star Wars in Concert heads to Edmonton and Kent is too little, too late. Michelle shares her tales of small-town musical theater gone wrong, the Sharks and Jets get ready to rumble with a review of 1961 Oscar winner, West Side Story. Kent gives a brief review of Life, BBC's most recent DVD and Blu-ray release. And just for argument's sake, how long was that Groundhog Day anyway!?!?! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 580 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Dennis Hopper)

June 08,2010
Clark pays tribute to the late Dennis Hopper by featuring music selections from Giant, True Grit, Hang 'Em High, Cool Hand Luke, Hoosiers, The Pick-Up Artist, Easy Rider, True Romance, Speed, Waterworld, Sleepwalking and Carried Away. In addition, the new sci-fi/horror flick Splice is reviewed. Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 579 - IRON MAN co-creator Stan Lee

June 07,2010
A trip into the DVD Verdict archives unearths a 50-minute breakfast chat with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, recorded just prior to the release of Iron Man on DVD and Blu-ray. Timeless stories, fond memories, and a bit of prophetic prognostication from the father to some of the greatest superheroes of all-time.
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DVD Verdict 578 - F This Movie! (Series Premiere)

June 05,2010
Judge Patrick Bromley cuts loose with his own R-rated look at the world of film. Joined by his friend Doug, the two unleash their claws on James Cameron's Avatar.
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DVD Verdict 577 - The Friday Filibuster (Tales of Mr. T's Gold Monkey)

June 04,2010
This week: The boys debrief the slow death of NBC's "Must See Thursday"; Erich gets spooked by Alan Wake; Mac recalls his Tales of the Gold Monkey; Dave gets sucked into Larry David's Seinfeld Zone, but remains Undisputed; Urkel lands on DVD; Mike gets schooled in the proper usage of "Spoiler Alert!"; Television series you can't fathom the appeal for; Rooftop swimming pools; and Dave still hasn't seen The Shawshank Redemption. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 576 - Blast Processing! (Straight Shooters)

June 03,2010
After a week off, Adam and Steve join Erich ready and raring to talk about Old West blockbuster Red Dead Redemption. The gang keeps the topical train rolling with discussions about spooky shooter Alan Wake, spy-themed RPG Alpha Protocol, and the intergalactic fun of Super Mario Galaxy 2. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 575 - View from the Couch (It's June already?!)

June 02,2010
Despite the Dixons' summer preparations hitting several roadblocks, they still find the energy to eulogize Gary Coleman and Dennis Hopper; mourn the departure of Guillermo del Toro from The Hobbit films; review the Billy Wilder classic The Apartment, a Disney '70s favorite The Rescuers, and the Blu-ray presentation of The Music Man. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 574 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Movie Royalty)

June 01,2010
This week, Clark pays homage to cinematic royalty, spotlighting musical selections from The Queen, The Lion King, The Princess Diaries, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Anna and the King, One Night with the King, Prince Valiant, A Little Princess, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (which is also reviewed on the program). Toss on your coronation robes and enjoy!Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 573 - The Friday Filibuster (Old MacGruber Has a Farm)

May 28,2010
Dave finds no love in Paris. Mac goes ghostbusting. Patrick gets dirty with MacGruber. Mike finds live action with Aqua Teen. The studios dump a load of crappy catalog titles onto DVD and Blu-ray. Interesting movie trivia you may not know. Memorable sirens and seductresses. Brainstorming movie-themed slot machines. Disappointing film climaxes and television series finales. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 572 - 24 Postmortem

May 27,2010
Time has finally run out. The Verdict branch of CTU -- Dave, Erich, Mac, and Mike -- hunker down to debrief eight seasons worth of Jack Bauer and friends on 24. Favorite moments, memorable characters, ridiculous plot lines... these guys leave no stone unturned.
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DVD Verdict 571 - View from the Couch (Ben Hur Strikes Back)

May 26,2010
The Dixons take a breather from their quest to reclaim the wilds of their backyard from feral hounds to celebrate Empire Strikes Back's 30th birthday and talk the end of the TV season, as their favorites draw to a close for another year. Then it's time to harness up the horses and strap on the sandals for a review of 1959 Best Picture winner Ben Hur. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 570 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1982)

May 25,2010
This week, Clark jumps in his time machine and travels back to the year 1982, spotlighting film music selections from The Thing, Poltergeist, E.T., First Blood, Butterfly, Blade Runner, Author! Author!, I Ought to Be in Pictures, The Dark Crystal, A Little Sex and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. In addition, he reviews the animated film Shrek: The Final Chapter. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 569 - Actor Warwick Davis

May 24,2010
Judge David Johnson can cross one more item off his bucket list, following this 30 min interview with childhood hero Warwick Davis, aka Williow. Just be forewarned, the geek barometer is about to shatter all previous records.
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DVD Verdict 568 - LOST Postmortem

May 24,2010
Verdict's own Lost experts -- Erich, Dave, and Brett -- debrief, debate, and debunk the final two and a half hours of what may be the world's most discussed television series. Why the time travel? Where were Walt and Michael? Who were The Others? Why could Hurley see dead people? Did the Man in Black become the Smoke Monster, or did his death simply release it? What was the purpose behind the numbers? What did the last 10 minutes really mean? Favorite episodes? Least favorite episodes? Feel free to join the rest of the LOST junkies in the discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 567 - The Friday Filibuster (It's better than Weenie Twitches)

May 21,2010
Mac marries a prostitute. Patrick indulges The Human Centipede. Mike remains a captive of V. Dave goes to the movies. Erich shows off his Bucky Balls. Characters that drive feminists crazy. Creative conveyer belt deaths. Memorable broken bones. Ill conceived celebrity GPS voices. Plus: Spoilerific discussions of Lost and 24. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 566 - Blast Processing! (Nobody Doesn't Like Carl Winslow)

May 20,2010
Dave, Jon, and Erich tackle such heady topics as Dave's interview with Warwick Davis, buying (and selling) games at yard sales, and whether the "real" Street Fighter players are on the PS3. Games discussed include Red Dead Redemption, 3D Dot Games Heroes, Rocket Knight, and Puzzle Chronicles. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 565 - MATT HOUSTON star Lee Horsley

May 19,2010
Chief Justice Michael Stailey has the pleasure of sitting down with actor Lee Horsley to talk about the release of Matt Houston on DVD, his co-star Pamela Hensley, the ever-changing business of television, and his new writing career.
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DVD Verdict 564 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mychael Danna)

May 18,2010
This week, Clark explores the film music of composer Mychael Danna, offering selections from Breach, Exotica, Fracture, Surf's Up, Bounce, Little Miss Sunshine, and Ride with the Devil. In addition, Clark reviews the first two summer blockbusters: Robin Hood and Iron Man 2. Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 563 - The Friday Filibuster (I am Iron Man)

May 13,2010
Kickin' it old school, Dave and Mac fly solo this week with a 30 minute confab on Iron Man 2, Iron Man: The Animated Series, Tsunami-themed DVD releases, Fiscally irresponsible villains, and Ridiculous suits of armor. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 562 - Blast Processing! (And the Beta Goes On)

May 13,2010
Tim, Steve, and Erich unpack another week of gaming goodness. Tim shares his so-so impressions of the Halo: Reach beta, Erich finds out the toughest opponent in Super Street Fighter IV is the controller he's using to play it, and Steve scratches his post-apocalyptic itch with a trip back to the world of Fallout 3. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 561 - View from the Couch (It's Good)

May 12,2010
With dance competition season over, The Dixons breathe a sigh of relief. Now their lives can go from insane back to good old crazy, starting with 30 minutes of May film debut records, Iron Man 2, recent teasers and trailers, the new Spielberg/Abrams project, and more. As Michelle is so fond of saying, "You'll like it. It's good!" Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 560 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Maestro Ilayaraja)

May 11,2010
This week, Clark places the spotlight on one of India's most prolific composers, Maestro Ilayaraja. Odds are pretty high you aren't familiar with the films or the music spotlighted, but odds are equally high you'll enjoy this diverse selection. In addition, Clark browses the summer movie schedule, offering his thoughts on what looks promising and what doesn't. Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 559 - The Friday Filibuster (The Magoo Code)

May 07,2010
Aliens invade Filibuster HQ. Dave ambushes the team with coolest spaceship interiors and goes cuckoo for Magoo. Mike is suffering Stockholm Syndrome with V, and wetting himself with excitement over Machete. Erich shacks up with Mister Friendly in Happy Town. Mac is one of many depressed Survivors. Insane moments from Saturday morning cartoons. Movie soundtracks you are ashamed to like. And spoiler-laden discussions of Lost and 24. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 558 - Blast Processing! (Super Podcast Fighter IV)

May 06,2010
Adam and Erich face off in a battle to see who knows less about Capcom's big fighting game update, Super Street Fighter IV. Is it the guy who played a lot of the previous game but hasn't cracked the shrinkwrap on the new one, or the guy who bought the game but is brand new to fighting games? Either way, they kill half an hour with talk of characters, tactics, and the pain of beatdowns at the hands of internet strangers. Can you listen to this week's podcast? Shor-yu-ken! Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 557 - View from the Couch (Snow Bridge over Kobo)

May 05,2010
Winter digs its dying clutches into the Dixons, whose dance-induced traffic woes, cell phone cheapness, Kobo infatuation, and Iron Man 2 scheduling are only the lead-in to a review of 1957 Best Picture winner The Bridge on the River Kwai. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 556 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

May 04,2010
It's another New and Recent Releases program, as Clark spotlights selections from Green Zone, Never Say Never Again, Franklyn, Fringe: Season One, and new re-recordings of classic film and television themes. Plus, Clark encounters a new Freddy Krueger in his review of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 555 - 2010 Summer Movie Preview

May 03,2010
Michael, Chris, Dan, and Steve gaze into the Cinema Verdict crystal ball for a look at what we can expect from Hollywood this summer, from Iron Man 2 (May 7) to Piranha 3-D (Aug 27) and everything in between.
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DVD Verdict 554 - The Friday Filibuster (Surreality Overdose)

April 30,2010
Erich reveals a dark secret from his past, prior to taking on Santa. Mac is barred from the roller derby, but befriends a spider monkey. Mike goes out on a Tightrope to say "NEWSFLASH! ABC's V still sucks." Dave and MacGyver travel back to Camelot during Leap Year. Plus: Exploding bodies, Imagining famous fictional characters as youngsters, TV commercials that truly annoy you, "I'm holding a severed arm!!!", and a spoilerific 24 debrief. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 553 - Blast Processing! (Encyclopedia Dave and the Case of the Off-Topic Podcast)

April 29,2010
Without a third person to keep them on track, Dave and Erich cover topics as varied as Splinter Cell: Conviction and Little House on the Prairie; Alan Wake and Encyclopedia Brown; Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection and whittling. Add in a dash of Super Street Fighter IV, Saved by the Bell, and Streets of Rage and you've got a contender for either the best or worst podcast we've ever done. Listen and decide for yourself. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 552 - View from the Couch (Nanny 911)

April 28,2010
Amidst a whirlwind of beagle recouperation, broken boards, new belts, and dancing their brains out, the Dixons are back with a preview of May's promising theatrical releases, plus reviews of Nanny McPhee (2005) and a pre-Airwolf Ernest Borgnine in Marty (1955), the latest in their Oscar-winning film series. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 551 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Bernard Herrmann)

April 27,2010
This week, Clark explores some of the lesser known film music of composer Bernard Herrmann, featuring selections from Beneath the Twelve Mile Reef, On Dangerous Ground, Twisted Nerve, Citizen Kane, Joy in the Morning, Tender is the Night, The Devil and Daniel Webster, and The Snows of Kilimanjaro. He also offers up his review of the new action flick The Losers. Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 550 - The Friday Filibuster (We Should Have a Contest)

April 23,2010
Dave treats a Spartan-sized cold with a visit to District 13. Mac feels the comics did it better. Mike, the FX bigot, gives an $0.80 movie review. Erich books repeat voyages on the Cinematic Titanic, and gets to see how the sausage is made. Giants: Friend or Foe? Annoying indigenous species. Everything I know about saving money I learned from the movies. Awkward scenes with foreign businessmen. Spoilerific discussions of 24 and Lost. And the dreaded return of a not-so-wise, pointy-eared, all-knowing, all-seeing friend. Now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 549 - Blast Processing! (The Canadian Grammys)

April 22,2010
Erich, Jon, and Steve kick off this week's show with a segment about Canada's big Juno Award music show, and if you think The Tragically Hip, Great Big Sea, Sloan, and Justin Bieber have nothing to do with video games--well, you're right. Thankfully, the trio spend the rest of the time talking about games like Cave Story, Final Fantasy XIII, Monster Hunter Tri, and Splinter Cell: Conviction. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 548 - View from the Couch (Kent agent of D.I.X.O.N.)

April 21,2010
What's that you say? Need more variety in your entertainment diet? This week's episode has you covered, as the Dixon's tackle such eclectic topics as Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D., Whedon taking on The Avengers, Beagle/Oyster cross-breeding, Abbott and Costello, Eddie Murphy's music career, and good ol' Bear Grylls. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 547 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (John Debney)

April 20,2010
This week, composer John Debney steps into the spotlight and provides us with selections from Dragonfly, Cutthroat Island, Zathura, The Ant Bully, The Passion of the Christ, Heartbreakers, and Not Since Casanova. Plus, Clark offers his take on the controversial comic book flick Kick-Ass. Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 546 - The Friday Filibuster (Carbon Dating)

April 16,2010
Dave returns triumphant, with Mac, Erich, and Patrick in tow. This week's riveting topics of discussion: TBS goes LoCo for CoCo, Nic Cage kicks some ass, Brendan Fraser's mutant ability, Reinventing horror icons, Archie vs. The Punisher, Dog City comes to DVD, Celebrating Earth Day with Avatar, Spoilerific discussion of Lost, Achieving 24 Bingo!, Seeing awful TV shows through to the end, Violence against horses, and two of the lamest Ambush Topics ever. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 545 - Blast Processing! (Funny Aprons)

April 15,2010
Dave and Tim join Erich for tales of video game woe and wonder. Thrill to the story of broken PS3s and tough decisions, gawk at tepid responses to an eagerly anticipated sequel, and yawn at a yarn packed with downloadable deals and casual gaming. All this with a look forward to some big titles on the horizon and a business venture that might be very lucrative, indeed.
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DVD Verdict 544 - View from the Couch (On the Mordor Waterfront)

April 14,2010
Kent and Michelle's week consists of fender benders, indoor theme parks, revisiting The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, reviewing 1954 Best Picture winner On the Waterfront, and unveiling the pilot episode of "The Connor Show." Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 543 - Sounds and Sights Cinema (Action Comedies)

April 13,2010
Mixing laughter with explosions, Clark explores film scores written for action-comedies. You'll hear selections from Midnight Run, Bird on a Wire, Another 48 Hours, Bulletproof, the Rush Hour films, King Solomon's Mines, Hot Fuzz, Team America: World Police, and Hancock. And, in keeping with the show's theme, this week's movie review is Date Night, starring Steve Carrel and Tina Fey. Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 542 - The Friday Filibuster (Don't let the name fool you)

April 09,2010
While Dave is off changing diapers, Mac, Erich, and Mike talk Bubo in Clash of the Titans, the floundering of V, the ridiculous unraveling of 24, loving the Desmond-centric episodes of Lost, waiting for the next big action TV series, lamenting poor Stephen King adaptations, fun with Taxidermy, killer cars, and a game of "Where is the body?" And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 541 - Blast Processing! Apps Sampler

April 08,2010
Erich and Adam celebrate the release of Apple's iPad by ignoring it and talking about gaming on the iPhone and iPod Touch instead. From ecosystems to pricing, touch-based gameplay to the effect on console games, our resident Mac fans consider what mobile gaming means for the modern gamer. They also talk about games, including Words With Friends, New York Times Crosswords, Scrabble, and Adam's top five recommendations for anyone trying to navigate the App Store. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 540 - View from the Couch (V is for Visitors)

April 07,2010
Illness once again strikes the Dixon household, so we set the Way-Back Machine for April 2008 to a hear a philosophically divisive review of V: The Mini-Series (1983), Couch Entertainment News, and a tease of their upcoming feature The Disney Vault. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 539 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Grab Bag)

April 06,2010
This week, Clark digs into the vaults for a grab-bag show, offering an colorful mix of music from a variety of different film scores. You'll hear selections from Clash of the Titans (1981), The Tower, Sherlock Holmes in New York, The Devil Wears Prada, Forrest Gump, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, Toys, and The Draughtsman's Contract. Plus, his review of Louis Leterrier's Clash of the Titans remake. Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to the Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 538 - The Stoning of Soraya M

April 05,2010
Judge David Johnson sits down for a rare and touching interview with director Cyrus Nowrasteh to discuss the powerful film The Stoning of Soraya M.
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DVD Verdict 537 - The Friday Filibuster (McRoad House)

April 02,2010
Dave massacres an experimental monologue, Mac is over the moon with the current Castle story arc, and Mike delivers sad hockey news. If that's not enough to spark your interest, how about meeting listeners' demands for more talk of Road House, an early look at The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Blu-ray), a long overdue review of Rambo, getting up close and personal with Teddy Roosevelt, ranting on over-baked movie clichés, wanting villains to succeed, whiny brats, and Jack Bauer on his last leg. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 536 - Blast Processing! Story Man

April 01,2010
Steve, Jon, and Erich convene for the weekly running of the gamuts. This time around we talk story-heavy RPGs like Dragon Age: Origins -- Awakening and Oblivion, action powerhouse God of War III, open world blow 'em up Just Cause 2, and the neoretro goodness of Mega Man 10 and Pokemon SoulSilver. The only bug in this program is the one we’re putting in your ear. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 535 - View from the Couch (Foxy Easter)

March 31,2010
Influenced by the full moon, The Dixons find themselves resurrecting Flick Swap for The Fantastic Mr. Fox, regaling anniversary and birthday stories/plans, review the thinly veiled educational-themed DVD The Magic School Bus: Super Sports Fun, and immerse themselves in Disneyland memories -- from Disneyland: Secrets, Stories and Magic to their 2009 vacation. Special appearances by Connor and Emily. Pay no attention to the weird audio snow that appears two-thirds of the way through. Have a fun spring break and a relaxing and cuss-free Easter weekend! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 534 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

March 30,2010
This week, Clark dives into another batch of new and recent CD releases, spotlighting excellent film music both new and old. You'll hear selections from The Hawaiians, The Spiral Road, The Pacific, Chloe, The Flash, and The Goonies. In addition, Clark reviews How to Train Your Dragon and offers a suite of music from John Powell's score. Submit your comments, questions, and suggestions to Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 533 - The Friday Filibuster (Fill My Brainpan)

March 26,2010
Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike fill their brainpans with talk of Secret of the Kells, Sons of Tucson, FX's Justified, and the insanity of GI Joe: Season 2. Meanwhile, Dave processes through disturbing memories of Young Sherlock Holmes; Mike accidentally watches all of Bloodsport; Erich immerses himself in the world of Richard Alpert; Mac goes a bit Bizarro; and so much more. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 532 - Blast Processing! Kratos-O's

March 25,2010
Erich, Dave, and Tim descend into the depths of Hell. They also discuss the God of War series. (ba-ding!) To balance things out, Erich gives his first impressions of Pokemon SoulSilver. Is Pokemon ownership akin to slavery? Other games discussed include Heavy Rain, Advance Wars, and Alan Wake. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 531 - View from the Couch (The Dragon Whisperer)

March 24,2010
It's a TV drought as the Dixons talk new shows and hiatus hell, Rosie taking Oprah's throne, and Izzie leaving Grey's Anatomy... stat! Kent whines about less-than-ideal Captain America casting, and Michelle provides a glowing pre-release review of DreamWork's How To Train Your Dragon and a better-late-than-never review of (500) Days of Summer. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 530 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Alice in Wonderland)

March 23,2010
This week, Clark heads down the rabbit hole for a journey into a series of musical wonderlands, spotlighting scores written for four different adaptations of Alice in Wonderland from composers Oliver Wallace, John Barry, Richard Hartley, and Danny Elfman. Plus, Clark expresses his disappointment with Tim Burton's new version of the tale. You won't find out why a raven is like a writing desk, but you will hear some delightful music! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 529 - The Friday Filibuster (Trapped in McDonaldland)

March 19,2010
Dave, Mac, Mike, and Patrick return to Wonderland for an hour of mirth and madness -- reveling in video stores going out of business, trudging through painfully vintage Star Trek, getting schooled by Undefeatable, bunking with the Real Housewives of New Jersey, beset by ninjas, roadtrippin' in the SuperVan, good guys who make "dick moves," legendary fictional TV bands, fictional worlds you would hate to be banished to, and the most important topic of the week: "What is and isn't awesome?" And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 528 - Blast Processing! Flannel Fantasy

March 18,2010
Steve and Adam join Erich for an RPG-heavy first segment. Adam talks Dragon Warrior V (or should that be Dragon Quest V?), Steve splits his time between the Dragon Age: Origins Awakenings expansion pack and Final Fantasy XIII. He likes one but not the other; can you guess which is which? Erich, meanwhile, is still plugging away at Mega Man 10. In the second half of the show, the boys talk about the big news coming out of last week's Game Developer's Conference: Sony's new Move motion controller. Is it a Wii killer, or weak... um... iller? Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 527 - View from the Couch (To Eternity and Beyond!)

March 17,2010
The Dixons shed their winter coats and make a run for the Couch to talk The Shrine Circus, car tire puns, the latest movie clips in a new feature called Trailer Trash, and the mystery behind 1953 Best Picture winner From Here to Eternity. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 526 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Roman Polanski)

March 16,2010
Controversial director Roman Polanski is in the spotlight this week, as Clark features choice scores from a handful of Polanski's films: Chinatown, Frantic, Death and the Maiden, The Ninth Gate, Oliver Twist, and The Ghost Writer -- which is also this week's movie review. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 525 - The Friday Filibuster (Sub Standard)

March 12,2010
Riding a hip and urban makeover, Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike eulogize Corey Haim, dissect the Oscars and begin their campaign to host the show in 2011. In other news, the boys ride-along with Steven Seagal: Lawman, wet yourself over a new MacGyver release, benevolence to malevolence, Batman versus Captain James T. Kirk, self-surgery, awesomely awkward moments, and spoilerific discussions of Lost and 24. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 524 - Blast Processing! A Bit of a Tease

March 11,2010
Erich, Tim, and Dave roll up the red carpet with a round of "Oscar Best Picture nominee video game tie-ins" -- a bad idea that gets progressively worse. Things get better once talk turns to video games, as Dave embraces fight stick ownership, Tim earns his merit badge, and Erich decides on an unlikely first game purchase for 2010. Games discussed this episode include Street Fighter IV, Modern Warfare 2, Borderlands, Gears of War 2, Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, and Mega Man X. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 523 - View from the Couch (Allergic to Shellfish)

March 10,2010
Despite an Oscar drought in a cable-free home, Kent and Michelle debrief the Oscars, ranking the winners and deciding who does/doesn't make the death parade slideshow. They also talk seafood with a review of the direct-to-DVD release of Barbie in a Mermaid Tale, and learn of Michelle's intense love for all things circuses courtesy of the 1952 Best Picture winner The Greatest Show on Earth. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 522 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Clint Mansell)

March 09,2010
This week, Clark presents a fan-requested show spotlighting composer Clint Mansell. You'll hear selections from such diverse works as Requiem for a Dream, Sahara, The Fountain, Doom, Definitely, Maybe and Smokin' Aces. No movie reviews this week, but perhaps a bonus track from The Band will help soothe the pain. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 521 - The Friday Filibuster (Way of the Samurai)

March 05,2010
Special guest Judge Patrick Bromley joins the Filibuster team of Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike, for a super-sized geek fest. This week, the boys cover everything from fish-cleaning video games, the finale of Stallone's Cobra, and Lost's decidedly dark turn, to daring bank robberies, exploding heads, and Kevin Smith's Cop Out. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 520 - Blast Processing! Direct-to-DVD Sequel

March 04,2010
Erich, Steve, and Jon are knee-deep in recent releases this week. Heavy Rain gets a torrential downpour of love from Steve, as does Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Modern Warfare 2 fans may not want to listen to this part); Jon comes to terms with his disappointment in Bioshock 2, then he and Erich go old school with first impressions of the NES-tastic Mega Man 10; and it wouldn't be an episode of this podcast if Erich didn't whine about the combat in Mass Effect. Also discussed this week: Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Risen, the global PS3 meltdown, Nintendo's recent media summit, upcoming releases, and the DSi XL. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 519 - View from the Couch (A Canadian in Paris)

March 03,2010
This week's Couch is brought to you by the letter "O," as Kent and Michelle discuss Canada's Olympic performance, countdown to the Oscars, and reveal what Kent and oysters have in common. You'll also hear about the transition from page to screen for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and a review of 1951's Best Picture An American in Paris. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 518 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (John Barry)

March 02,2010
It's an all-music program this week as Clark spotlights the work of the great John Barry. You'll hear selections from such well-known scores as Out of Africa, The Lion in Winter, The Black Hole, Dances with Wolves, and Diamonds are Forever, in addition to less well-known scores like Follow Me, Petulia, The Quiller Memorandum, Robin & Marian, and Game of Death. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 517 - The Friday Filibuster (Resurrecting Lou Gossett Jr.)

February 26,2010
Dave, Mac, Erich, Mike, and Michael saddle up to do battle with weather, traffic, the Olympics, Benicio Del Toro in The Wolfman, a Big Sandwich in Little China, Erich's fetish for feline-owned baseball teams, Roman Polanski's Ghost Writer vs. Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island, going down the rabbit hole with Abby in Wonderland, non-existent memories of Matt Houston, and an animated Friday Night Lights goes all Arthurian to dispense justice. Plus, such pearls of wisdom as don't get caught in a Yoga Meltdown or go camping near a maximum security prison; when real life tragedies seep into scripted TV shows; reckless oil drilling on high school football fields; addressing the horrible epidemic of children trapped in refrigerators; giving a 300-style makeover to classic '80s action flicks; when man-made monsters and movie/television-themed Mad Libs go bad; and another game of "Dead or Alive?" starring Lou Gossett Jr. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 516 - Blast Processing! The Efficient Gamer

February 25,2010
Dave, Tim, and Erich run through the games they've been playing--including Modern Warfare 2, Mass Effect, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, 'Splosion Man, Dante's Inferno, and Street Fighter IV--before looking ahead to big (and little) titles on the horizon. Dave wonders whether he should try Heavy Rain, Tim wonders whether he'll be able to find a PS3 before God of War III comes out, and Erich wonders whether the Xbox Live Arcade Game Room will be worth downloading. No Symposium Ad Nauseum this week, but we have a very good excuse. At least, I think we do. You'll have to listen to find out. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 515 - View from the Couch (Oh Canada!)

February 24,2010
In a flashback from July 2008, Kent and Michelle celebrate Canada Day, a fitting tribute to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 514 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

February 23,2010
It's time for another New and Recent CD Releases episode, as Clark features music from Legion, The Wolfman, Edge of Darkness, The Hurt Locker, Armored, Leverage, and The Andromeda Strain. He wraps up the show with a review of Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island and a bonus track from Salvador. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 513 - The Friday Filibuster (Get Thee to the Sex Tree)

February 19,2010
On their way to the Na'vi Sex Tree, Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike find time to talk crazy-insane Olympic moments, interviewing Dolph Lundgren and Black Dynamite's Scott Sanders, escaping from Dante's Inferno, reinventing Twilight Zone's The Box, pre-release reviews of MST3K: XVII and Beyond Sherwood Forest, and such innocuous brain teasing discussions as Torches, Gigantic Insects, Goofy Foreigners, and just how bad The Langoliers sucked! Plus, more rear spoiler goodness for Lost and 24. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 512 - Blast Processing! Salt Fish and Whiskey

February 18,2010
Adam, Steve, and Erich spice up our big 50th episode with a little role playing. Mass Effect, Dragon Age: Origins, Oblivion, and White Knight Chronicles spearhead a stat-tastic game discussion that also includes Alien vs. Predator, Dante's Inferno, 'Splosion Man, and demos for Heavy Rain, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Thexder Neo. Having missed last week's Symposium Ad Nauseum, the gang tackles it this time around: Odd Choices for TV Show Video Game Adaptations. Do you like references to Canadian TV shows? Then you'll love this! Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 511 - View from the Couch (The Love Olympics)

February 17,2010
Amid the achievement and spectacle of the Olympics and the heartbreak and romance of Valentine's Day, the pairs team of Kent and Michelle proudly take the podium to talk online dating and pink pancakes; review the delightfully 2D fun of Disney's The Princess and the Frog; blast off on Jon Favreau's space adventure Zathura; and confess a jonesing for Disneyland. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 510 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Presidents Day)

February 16,2010
Clark falls victim to a nasty flu bug, so we delve into the archives to present a Presidents Day tribute of commander-in-chief film music, including selections from Air Force One, Bulworth, Independence Day, Dave, Nixon, Mars Attacks, and a bonus track from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 509 - The Friday Filibuster (Love is in the Air)

February 12,2010
Join Dave, Mac, and Mike as they dig out from the Snowpocalypse; prep for the 2010 Winter Olympics; rundown upcoming films The Wolfman, Cop Out, and Valentine's Day; the phenomenon of couples separating at the movies; reviews of the homo-erotic Spartacus: Blood and Sand, The Vampire's Assistant, Dead Snow, and the Blu-ray release of Hard Rain; embarrassing Nic Cage moments; and pit-fighting famous action stars. Plus, in the rear spoiler segment, the boys dissect Lost 6.3, and 24 (10-11p). And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 508 - Blast Processing! Flashback

February 11,2010
With Erich out sick this week, we've fired up the Way-back Machine for October 11, 2008 and the very first episode of Blast Processing!, then known as Forward Down Forward High Punch. Join your host Dave, alongside Adam and Erich, as they begin to blaze new trails for Verdict video game coverage and lay the groundwork for the creation of Pixel Verdict. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 507 - View from the Couch (An Early Valentine)

February 10,2010
Whether you love or hate Valentine's Day, it's almost here. Join the Dixons for a passionate debate over the finer points of immigration; 1950 Best Picture winner All About Eve; a "What's with these partial seasons?" rant regarding Kent's DVD review of Wolverine and the X-Men: Fate of the Future; and Michelle learns a lot from Disney's Little Einsteins: Animal Expedition. Oh yeah, did we mention they've been storing up episodes of their favorite television shows for the winter like media-obsessed squirrels? Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 506 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (John Travolta)

February 09,2010
This week, Clark browses through the career of actor John Travolta, spotlighting musical selections from Carrie, Blow Out, Broken Arrow, Phenomenon, Mad City, The Punisher, and Be Cool. He wraps it all up with a review of Travolta's newest action flick, From Paris With Love. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 505 - The Friday Filibuster (Jack Bauer Gets Lost)

February 05,2010
The full cast of Dave, Mac, Mike, Erich, and Michael come together for a 75 min episode, delving deep into such compelling topics as GI Joe: Season 1.3, The Doctor Who Specials, Planet Hulk, 1950s kinescope dramas, the law of diminishing returns for the films of Tony Jaa and Steven Seagal, weird fetish for collecting Jockey cards, terrible Fraggle impressions, characters getting lost in the Big Apple, movies begging for a live commentary, and dating members of the original Fellowship of the Ring. Plus, in the rear spoiler segment, the boys explore the season premiere of Lost, and the ongoing adventures of Jack Bauer and company. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 504 - Blast Processing! Penultimate Bifecta

February 04,2010
Dave, Jon, and Erich convene for what may or may not be the actual 50th episode (either way, we'll celebrate the milestone next week) by eagerly anticipating Dante's Inferno, giving the Wii some hard-hitting love in the form of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, and heaping more praise on both games in the Mass Effect series. Are you tired of hearing us talk about Batman: Arkham Asylum? Good news: Erich finally finished it. Bad news: he talks about it one last time. To finish, this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum takes us all around the world, from London to the Bay. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 503 - View from the Couch (Six More Weeks of Spots)

February 03,2010
It's the Groundhog Day edition, as Kent and Michelle curse the little rodents and their unwelcome extended winter. Take a front row seat as Michelle gives a rundown of some of the Oscar nominees; Kent talks about stuff that costs way too much; reflections on the 1996 live-action version of 101 Dalmatians; the Dixons fight over the films of James Cameron; and Kent eats his first Twinkie ever... seriously! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 502 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2009, Part Four)

February 02,2010
Welcome to the fourth and final installment in Clark's celebration of The Best Film Scores of 2009, featuring his Top 5 choices for the year. You'll hear music from a diverse group of composers, including Christopher Young, James Horner, Michael Giacchino, Mychael & Jeff Danna, and Marvin Hamlisch. Plus, Clark shares his review of the new Mel Gibson thriller/remake Edge of Darkness. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 501 - The Friday Filibuster (Dyn-o-mite!)

January 29,2010
Dave, Mac, Mike, and Erich burn through over an hour of audio. Erich eulogizes The Tonight Show. Mike is tepid about Human Target. Mac finally sees Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Dave spreads the love for Sherlock Holmes and Mass Effect 2. Plus: Yo Gabba Gabba larping, The madness of Fireball, Darth Vader as a sitcom father, Spotting the fake monkey suit, Genre mashup pitch-fest, and the boys find it nearly impossible to recognize their own writing.
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DVD Verdict 500 - Blast Processing! Massively Effective

January 28,2010
It's a two-man show this week, as Steve and Erich pour one out for Conan O'Brien, dig into space sequel extraordinaire Mass Effect 2, go back in time with PS2 launch title Summoner, bemoan the Killer Croc stage of Batman: Arkham Asylum, wonder whether some games are just too darn long, and pay lip service to sports with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: "Super Bowl Special!" Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 499 - View from the Couch (Review-a-palooza)

January 27,2010
Something's afoot, as Kent and Michelle share their thoughts on Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in Sherlock Holmes; learn some history lessons from JFK: 3 Shots That Changed America and The Kennedy Assassination: 24 Hours After; explore yet another adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice; ponder going out Nicholson/Freeman style with The Bucket List; and sharpen their claws on X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 498 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2009, Part Three)

January 26,2010
Clark continues his countdown of the best film scores of 2009, spotlighting #10 through #6 on the list. While we won't tell you the titles in advance, here are a few hints: the music you'll hear is written by Bruno Coulais, Elliot Goldenthal, Michael Giacchino, Hans Zimmer, and Marco Beltrami. Clark also offers up his review of the acclaimed Jeff Bridges film Crazy Heart. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 497 - The Friday Filibuster (Fire Axe and Bone Kickers)

January 22,2010
Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike do battle with the forces of USA's midseason premieres of White Collar and Burn Notice, 24: Season 8 and how the Filibuster Bingo Card performed, Nathan Fillion's Castle and the new tie-in novel. Plus, Dave's appointment with Doctor Death, Weirdest character used to promote environmental awareness, Potential new careers for Avatar's Col. Miles Quaritch, Fictional characters with perfectly descriptive names, and a trip to the brain-busting Magic Eye. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 496 - Blast Processing! Sports, Theology, and Pinball

January 21,2010
Dave, Tim, and Erich do their best to alienate listeners, with musings on the religious implications of recent games, the tail-end of the NFL season, and NBA Jam tournament memories. The boys make up for it, though, with another 40 minutes of video game talk. Tim still loves Modern Warfare 2, Dave sings the praises of Darksiders, Erich learns a valuable lesson about his gaming tastes thanks to Batman: Arkham Asylum, and should difficulty count in review scores? The capper is this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Over My Dead Body is My Daughter Marrying That Guy. Oh, and pinball. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 495 - View from the Couch (Bridge to Golden Muppet Targets)

January 20,2010
It's time to Couche diem. Join Kent and Michelle for a half hour of marital bliss, as they look back on the last decade in film, entertainment news, and milestones in their own lives. Michelle takes the driver's seat from a slightly sluggish Kent to recap highlights from the Golden Globes; take a look at the Disney family gem Bridge to Terabithia; hang out with Kermit and the gang as they search for Muppets From Space; and share first impressions of Fox's new series Human Target. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 494 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2009, Part Two)

January 19,2010
This week, Clark continues counting down the very best film music of 2009, from #15 to #11. Using his unique brand of eccentric math, Clark manages to fit seven scores by four composers into those five slots, but that's forgivable given that the music is insanely good. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some terrific music courtesy of Carter Burwell, Alexandre Desplat, Randy Newman and Christopher Young. In addition, Clark offers his less than glowing review of Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 493 - The Friday Filibuster (Spook-busting)

January 15,2010
Dave, Mac, Erich, and Michael dive head first into the worlds of Terry Gilliam's Doctor Parnassus, ABC Family's Make It or Break It, Cartoon Network's Batman: The Brave and The Bold, and USA Network original programming. Erich shares his love for the Jonas Brothers. Michael is annoyed with far too many "inspired by true events" films. Dave learns how to "spook-bust" horses. Play the new at-home game: What movie would you prefer a punch to the groin than have to sit through? Ambush Topics: Tough bald guys; What the hell were you thinking?; Musicians who would be out of place on a kids-oriented TV series; and Name that DVD Special Edition. And now you can enjoy the madness all week long on the new Filibuster Facebook page.
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DVD Verdict 492 - Blast Processing! Rock 'n Roll High School

January 14,2010
Jon and Steve join Erich for a gamestravaganza of epic-ish proportions! There is praise-singing for Darksiders and Bayonetta, admiration for Army of Two: the 40th Day, and iPhone game recommendations by Steve (yes... Steve). In other news, Jon digs into Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Erich can't stop talking about Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection (though he does so long enough to give his long overdue impressions of Batman: Arkham Asylum), and Steve talks about going to the coolest high school... ever. Keeping with the awkward teen theme, the crew wraps things up with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: The Ideal Video Game Prom Date. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 491 - View from the Couch (Three hours goes by fast)

January 13,2010
It's a new year which finds Kent and Michelle inventing new words, opening a dojang, undertaking behavior modifications, catching up on holiday movies -- (Avatar, Fantastic Mr. Fox, 2012, The Hangover), Gleek marathoning, making fun of Mike Tyson, and recovering from a kick to the Christmas testicles. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 490 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2009, Part One)

January 12,2010
This week, Clark begins a four-episode series of programs counting down the Top Film Scores of 2009. This week, we countdown from #20 to #16 with selections from Jeff Grace, Marco Beltrami, John Debney, Dario Marianelli, and James Peterson. There's a lot of terrific music to be heard in this installment, and it's only going to get better as the series continues. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 489 - The Friday Filibuster (Let's Play 24 Bingo!)

January 08,2010
Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike discuss Christmas gifts received, David Lynch coffee, and Sherlock Holmes, before delving into the vitriolic backlash for James Cameron's uber-cliched Avatar. To celebrate the return of 24, we present the Season 8 Bingo Card. Plus: Consulting the electronic Star Wars bible, Dudes with horns, Shameless product placement, and What movie characters might desperately pawn for cash. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 488 - Blast Processing! What Adam Said

January 07,2010
Erich, Dave, and Adam cover a lot of video game ground this episode: Dave's first impressions of the much-anticipated Bayonetta, Adam's disappointment about the delayed Dragon Age DLC, Erich's downloadable dabbling and love of Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection. One thing you won't hear is what Adam accidentally said then asked be edited out. How awful was it? You'll just have to guess. Meanwhile, enjoy this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Babies. Make your New Year's resolution to listen to this podcast. It's way easier than losing weight. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 487 - View from the Couch (Flashback)

January 06,2010
Our dynamic duo are taking the week off, but their presence lingers on. In a re-broadcast from Jan 7, 2009, Kent and Michelle debrief the Christmas holidays, dissect 2008 at the box office, mourn the potential death of Narnia, get animated with Jerry Lewis, and review the classic '80s cheesefest that is Clash of the Titans. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 486 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hugo Friedhofer)

January 05,2010
On this week's program, Clark spotlights Hugo Friedhofer, an underrated genius of film music. You'll hear selections from The Revolt of Mamie Stover, Above and Beyond, Woman Obsessed, Between Heaven and Hell, Boy on a Dolphin, The Best Years of Our Lives, In Love and War, and Seven Cities of Gold. In addition, Clark offers his reviews of It's Complicated, Sherlock Holmes, and Nine. The show closes with a special bonus track courtesy of composer David Arnold and Dame Shirley Bassey. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 485 - Blast Processing! Best Games of 2009

December 31,2009
Join the Pixel Verdict crew for a look back at their favorite games of 2009 -- a list that includes RPGs of the role playing *and* rocket propelled variety, a bad night for a bat, dragon punches, mustachioed mushroom eaters, and a true Renaissance man. Because when you aren't forced to choose just one Game of the Year, everyone is a winner! From all of us here, our sincerest thanks for listening this year. We'll see you bright and early in 2010... but not too early, we were up late last night. In the meantime, click here to browse the team's individual best-of lists.
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DVD Verdict 484 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best of the Decade)

December 29,2009
This week, Clark counts down the ten greatest film scores of the past decade. No fair revealing what the titles are, but we can say you'll hear music from such fabulous composers as Thomas Newman, John Williams, James Horner, Howard Shore, and more! Whether you agree or disagree with Clark's choices, one thing's for sure: this is an hour of terrific film music!
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DVD Verdict 483 - The 2009 Buster Awards

December 28,2009
Join Dave, Mac, and Mike as they mine 2009 for the best, worst, and most insanely bizarre moments in film, television, and home entertainment. Click here for the complete list of winners.
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DVD Verdict 482 - View from the Christmas Couch (2009)

December 23,2009
What do Wookies, Criss Angel, and a clucking chicken have to do with Christmas? You'll just have to tune in to this week's very special Christmas 2009 edition of View From The Couch to find out. We thaw Kent and Michelle from their arctic freeze to review a more PG-er When Harry Met Sally, dissect Kent's disturbing addiction to A Christmas Carol variations, get some last-minute gift ideas for the TV and film fans on your shopping lists, and did we mention there's a celebrity guest who will pit our heroes against one another in a holiday trivia challenge?! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Kent, Michelle, Connor, Emily and The Holiday Hounds!
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DVD Verdict 481 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Elliot Goldenthal)

December 22,2009
This week, composer Elliot Goldenthal steps into the spotlight and treats us to selections from film scores such as Titus, Batman Forever, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Good Thief, SWAT, Interview with the Vampire, Golden Gate and Heat. In addition, you'll hear Clark's review of the new James Cameron blockbuster Avatar. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 480 - The Friday Filibuster (Avatar Bingo!)

December 18,2009
Dave, Mac, and Mike get their generic holiday yuletide cheer on by reviewing 9 (the animated one, not the Fellini homage), District 9, and the incredibly misleading Captive; reveling in the joy of Resident Evil 5, Pittsburgh sports, Steven Seagal does Cops, MA-residents get a Terry Gilliam marathon, character-inspired Christmas trees, and a friendly game of Avatar bingo. Print your game card and take it with you to the theater!
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DVD Verdict 479 - Blast Processing! Avatar and Feathered

December 17,2009
The Pixel Verdict boys talk a lot about a few games this week. Steve weighs in on the video game version of James Cameron's Avatar. Does he really say it's better than Modern Warfare 2? You'll have to listen to find out. Meanwhile, it's all Dragon Age: Origins all the time for a roguish Adam, while Erich dives back into Gears of War 2 and gets his Zelda on with Spirit Tracks and a digression about the financial dangers of online shopping during the holidays. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum sinks to new levels of depravity. If you have any complaints, send them to Dave. He chose the topic.
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DVD Verdict 478 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Sports Movies)

December 15,2009
This week, grab your ball of choice and join Clark as he features music from sports movies! You'll hear selections from Gridiron Gang, Rookie of the Year, Endurance, Hoosiers, Cinderella Man, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius and Dust to Glory. In addition, Clark reviews Clint Eastwood's Invictus and the new Disney animated film The Princess and the Frog. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 477 - The Friday Filibuster (Can you break out of jail with an antacid?)

December 11,2009
From a snow-packed Northeast, Dave, Mac, and Erich dial-in for 45 minutes of mice-killing, the Monk series finale, escaping from jail using antacids, and cementing our love for NBC's Community. Reviews of SNL: Season 5, Rome (Blu-ray), and Moonshot. Ambush Topics: golf cart mishaps, memorable TV series finales, unexpected Christmas specials. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 476 - Blast Processing! Bloodsnobs and Broomsticks

December 10,2009
Erich, Jon, and a distant-sounding Dave talk about games they've played, games they want to play, and games no one's actually played yet. After a lengthy Bayonetta discussion, chat turns to other forthcoming titles including Darksiders and Dead Space 2. In other news, Dave rents Band Hero, Erich is stuck on Mario, and Jon refuses to acknowledge alternate pronunciations for "guillotine." This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Who do you want in your foxhole (besides Angela Lansbury, of course)? Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 475 - View from the Couch [12/09/2009]

December 09,2009
Hell itself may very well freeze over, as the Dixons find themselves in the middle of a good ol' Great White North cold snap. Huddle up close for warmth, while Kent and Michelle talk non-traditional Christmas specials, animated childhood memories, and the the age-old question: "What have I seen Chris Pine in?" Couch Entertainment News catches up on unnecessary remakes of The Black Hole and The Birds, production delays on The Hobbit, the return of Riddick, Johnny Depp goes Spanish, and tips for keeping a movie franchise afloat. Canadian residents be sure to check out a new contest from Couch sponsor Zip.ca and you can get in on 31 days of free online movie rentals. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 474 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

December 08,2009
It's another new and recent CD releases program, as Clark offers new music from films such as The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, A Serious Man, and An Education, in addition to just-released selections from films like I.Q., Seconds, Back to the Future, and The Big Sleep. In addition, Clark reviews the film Everybody's Fine and offers a bonus musical selection from the original version, Stanno Tutti Benne. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 473 - The Friday Filibuster (Busey me now?)

December 04,2009
Dave, Mac, and Mike reconvene after stuffing their face with the usual Thanksgiving fare, to talk House, Curb Your Enthusiasm, the Penguins' position on the Friday Filibuster NHL Power Rankings, the Jericho comic book, the correct pronunciation of "Knut," and finish things off with such typically inane Ambush Topics as substituing yourself for the lead in a Gary Busey movie, what is or is not a bird, and memorable mazes! Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 472 - Blast Processing! Tim's Awakening

December 03,2009
Tim and Erich hop on board the BP Express for an hour-plus of gaming goodness. First stop, new games they've been playing, including a lengthy discussion about New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Modern Warfare 2, Borderlands, Doc Louis' Punch-Out!!, and a DJ G-Raff musical Thanksgiving two-fer, The Beatles: Rock Band and DJ Hero. In honor of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks hitting shelves next week, the back half of the show is dedicated to Link's handheld adventures, from the original Gameboy to his first dual screen incarnation. Will Erich turn out to be Ganon after all? Tune in to find out. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 471 - View from the Couch [12/02/2009]

December 02,2009
Still in shock that it's less than a month until Christmas, the Dixons settle down to a diverse View From The Couch buffet. Couch Entertainment News serves up some appetizing tidbits on Spidey 4 (again!); the Sherlock Holmes franchise; the end of the line for the Harry Potter gang; Predators and Avengers casting; and theatrical releases to put on your Christmas viewing list. The whole Dixon clan serves up the main course with their review of the BKN Kids release Magical Christmas Collection. And saving the sumptuous dessert for last, Michelle takes the front seat for a Disney Vault look at Pixar's Cars. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 470 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Post-Apocalyptic World)

December 01,2009
This week, Clark follows up his recent show spotlighting music from disaster movies with a program featuring music from post-apocalyptic films. While you're filling your bunker with cans of food and jugs of water, you'll hear selections from Cherry 2000, Logan's Run, The Postman, I Am Legend, The Road Warrior, 28 Days Later, The World, The Flesh, and the Devil, Escape from New York, and Wall-E. In addition, Clark provides his review of John Hillcoat's post-apocalyptic drama The Road. Enjoy! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 469 - The Black Friday Filibuster

November 27,2009
As Black Friday descends upon the world, Dave, Mac, and Michael detox from their Thanksgiving indulgences and Twilight New Moon mania. Michael offers awards season reviews The Lovely Bones, Up in the Air, and Broken Embraces; Mac puts his Ben 10 seal of approval on Alien Swarm; Blu-ray reviews of Cars, Monsters, Inc., and Santa Buddies; Dave enjoyed his 500 Days of Summer but no longer wishes to be My Sister's Keeper; deconstructing George Clooney's box office appeal; and interpreting Thanksgiving coloring book images with high-larious results. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 468 - Blast Processing! Turkey Day

November 26,2009

Erich, Steve, Jon, and Dave gather around the seasonally decorated table to celebrate (U.S.) Thanksgiving with a discussion of gaming turkeys. Among the bounty of stinkitude: Devil May Cry 2, the reboot of Shinobi, Hard Drivin', Outlander, StarTropics, and hated levels from otherwise loved games like Uncharted 2, Ninja Gaiden Black, Gears of War, and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.

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DVD Verdict 467 - View from the Couch [11/25/2009]

November 25,2009
Yule have a great time with this week's episode, as Kent and Michelle come to the shocking realization that those gifts just aren't going to buy themselves. Couch Entertainment News dishes out tidbits on the pending Steven Spielberg/Stephen King cable project; Dustin Hoffman's no Focker; New Moon sucks $140 Million; Vampire Diaries pre-Christmas marathon; Avatar tweaks going down to the wire; and more. Connor weighs in with his impressions of Addition & Subtraction Rap from Rock 'N Learn and the holiday-themed Scruff: A Christmas Tale. And Greaties of the '80s charges into the fray, with a look at the 1989 Broderick/Washington/Freeman civil war epic Glory. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 466 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Liam Neeson)

November 24,2009
This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actor Liam Neeson. You'll hear selections from Darkman (1990), Leap of Faith (1992), Schindler's List (1993), Rob Roy (1995), Michael Collins (1996), The Haunting (1999), K-19: The Widowmaker (2002), Love Actually (2003), and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999). In addition, Clark reviews Neeson's latest film, Five Minutes of Heaven. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 465 - The Friday Filibuster (Didn't Peter Cushing play Chewbacca?)

November 20,2009
Dave, Mac, and a slowly recovering Erich talk Under the Dome, the new Stephen King novel; Discovery Channel's new documentary on Jack the Ripper; review MST3K: Volume XVI, Ben 10 Alien Force: Volume 5, Stunt Rock, and Roland Emmerich's Godzilla (Blu-ray); determine who really was inside that Chewbacca costume; identify unsuspecting fictional serials killers; and play everyone's favorite new game -- guess the plot of that random DVD review. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 464 - Blast Processing! It's-a Me!

November 19,2009
Inspired by this week's big Nintendo release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Erich, Tim, and Adam don their plumbers caps for a mini-roundtable discussion on Mario games past, with highlights, lowlights, and nostalgia galore. Before they get to the mushroom-fueled fun, however, it's all about games they've been playing, including Borderlands, Halo: ODST, Modern Warfare 2, Dead Space: Extraction, Beatles: Rock Band, and Torchlight. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 463 - View from the Couch [11/18/2009]

November 18,2009
It's an unseasonably warm November as the Dynamic Dixons talk Christmas lights, acrophobia, and beagle brush-bys. Couch Entertainment News weaves its way through changes in the Disney schedule, the passing of actor Edward Woodward, the power of Twilight mania, online Avatar goodies, and more. To things off, Greaties of the '80s looks back at the formative years of a legendary sleuth in Young Sherlock Holmes. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 462 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Disaster Movies)

November 27,2009
While you're waiting on the apocalypse to arrive, tune in to this week's edition of The Sounds and Sights of Cinema, which offers film music selections from disaster movies. John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Debbie Wiseman and others are featured as we present music from The Towering Inferno, Volcano, Flood, The Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon, Deep Impact, and The Poseidon Adventure. In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on Roland Emmerich's world-destroying blockbuster 2012 and features music from the film. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 461 - The Friday Filibuster (Expendable Me)

November 13,2009
While Dave, Mac, and Mike wait breathlessly for John Cusack to save the world, they recall post-apocalyptic hijinks of yore (remember Woops! ???), an early assessment of ABC's V, a brief Mad Men Season 3 post-mortem, getting wet for Stallone's new epic The Expendables, trying to make sense of Xavier: Renegade Angel, absorbing the entire undisputed universe of Rocky Balboa on Blu-ray, build your own Alpha Male super team, if Michael Bay had directed it, and Roland Emmerich re-imagines Hitchcock.
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DVD Verdict 460 - Blast Processing! Sick Day

November 12,2009
Dave pinch hits for a sickly Erich and recruits the Newfie Wonder Twins, Jon and Steve to help carry the burden. Marvel as the three fill 50 minutes with talk of Modern Warfare 2, Dragon Age: Origins, Borderlands, Brutal Legend, and Tekken 6, while indulging in such nonsensical digressions as the Arrested Development side-scrolling beat'em-up, their to-date Game of the Year choices (Jon and Dave are on the same page and no, it's not XBLA Streets of Rage 2), most-anticipated releases in the next couple of months and, finally, the Negative Nancy segment where they each find fault in a beloved 2009 release. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 459 - View from the Couch [11/11/2009]

November 11,2009
Pull up a chair as Kent and Michelle talk about the importance of Remembrance and Veteran's Day, honoring the sacrifices made by men and women in uniform (and their families) around the world. It's a cavalcade of fun as Pixar releases two Blu titles, the CSI franchise goes crossover crazy, and Couch Entertainment News looks into rumors. Meanwhile, over at the Disney Vault, a look at the animated classic The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 458 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (George Clooney)

November 10,2009
This week, actor George Clooney steps into the spotlight as Clark features music from Mr. Clooney's films. Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Thomas Newman and other talents offer selections from The Peacemaker, The Perfect Storm, Ocean's 13, Leatherheads, Intolerable Cruelty, Syriana and The Good German. Plus, the new Clooney-starring film The Men Who Stare at Goats is reviewed, in addition to Robert Zemeckis' A Christmas Carol and Richard Kelly's The Box. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 457 - The Friday Filibuster (My Face or Yours?)

November 06,2009
It's all quiet on the roller derby front, so Dave, Mac, and Mike turn their attention towards little known NHL expansion teams, suffering fandom of awful sports teams, an unhealthy obsession with Mythbusters, intrigued by the reboot of V, catching up on Curb Your Enthusiasm, finding humor in the villainy of toxic waste dumpers, looking back on the quiet early career of Roland Emmerich, horror movies starring unusual deli meats, memorable face peels, and grisly appendage removals. Editor's Note: Please wait an hour after eating, before listening to this episode. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 456 - Blast Processing! I'd Rather Be Vault Hunting

November 05,2009
Erich, Dave, and Tim tear themselves away from a certain game. On the way to a mega-discussion about said secret game, the boys tackle the other titles they've been playing, including Dead Space: Extraction, World of Goo, and Uncharted 2. Following up on last week's Halloween podcast, Dave and Tim trade picks, giving their respective takes on Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum asks the hard-hitting question, "what counts as a vehicle?" Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 455 - View from the Couch [11/04/2009]

November 04,2009
Got the post-Halloween blahs? Get a head start on the Yuletide season with Connor and Emily, as they review Rock 'N Learn: Physical Science and the animated Little Spirit: Christmas In New York. Kent and Michelle provide a medical lesson on H1N1 otherwise known as The Swine Flu, while extolling the virtues and mourning the cancellation of The Unit. Couch Entertainment News reports on The Hobbit, Sir Tony becoming a Norse god, The Lizard possibly headlining Spidey 4, and a few other tidbits to help you pass the time. To top it all off, Michelle gives her review of the biography Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination for all the Disney-philes. >Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 454 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

November 03,2009
It's time for another New and Recent CD Releases program, spotlighting the very latest from the world of film music. You'll hear score selections from newer films like 17 Again, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Children of the Corn (2009), Baaria, The Informant!, Where the Wild Things Are, Agora, and a bonus track from the just-released score for Escape From the Planet of the Apes. Clark also offers his review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 453 - Candy Corn Drive Thru

October 31,2009
A Halloween special so funny it's scary! When two Drive Thru workers get stuck in the storeroom on Halloween night, they pass the time by telling spooky stories, unaware that the scariest story of all might just be their own... Candy Corn Drive Thru is a sketch comedy podcast written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with special appearances by Adam Arseneau, Melissa Hansen, Mike Rubino, Michael Stailey, Mac McEntire, and Clark Douglas. Share your comments and questions by emailing feedback@candybardrivethru.com.
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DVD Verdict 452 - The Friday Filibuster [10/30/2009]

October 30,2009
It's an old-school Buster, with Dave and Mac blasting out a Halloween special. Topics of discussion include, Orphan, Borderlands, sitcoms starring iconic horror characters, fat kids and candy, and the marketing genius of handing out web-comics to trick or treaters. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 451 - Blast Processing! Scary Good Games

October 29,2009
To celebrate Halloween, the Pixel Verdict crew (minus a sick Adam) invite you to dip your hand into a bowl of fun-size audio candy, as they discuss their favorite scary games. Get into the spooky spirit with talk of abandoned schools, chainsaw killers, deep space monsters, grim boss fights, and Jonathan Coulton. Plus, take part in a gaming-themed version of "name that tune," with five scary snippets from classic games. How many can you guess without peeking at the answers (posted over on PixelVerdict.com)? Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 450 - View from the Couch (Halloween)

October 28,2009
It's a Halloween spooktacular edition of View From The Couch, as Kent and Michelle dig into childhood memories of tricks and treats, and open the crypt on Tim Burton's creepy comedy Beetlejuice. Meanwhile, Connor and Emily stake their claim with their reviews of the 1967 Rankin/Bass classic Mad Monster Party and an educational title from Rock N' Learn called Earth Science. It's phantasmagorical family fun with a creepy soundtrack to boot! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 449 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Halloween)

October 27,2009
It's a full hour of spine-tingling film music as Clark presents the annual horror-themed Halloween episode of The Sounds and Sights of Cinema! This week, you'll hear music from such frightfests as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Horror of Dracula (1958), Hack! (2007), In Dreams (1999), Psycho II (1983), Hellraiser (1987), Sisters (1973), Bless the Child (2000), Se7en (1995), The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970), and Rosemary's Baby (1968). So turn off the lights, turn up your speakers and enjoy the show! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 097 (R) - Prombies (A Halloween Pod Play)

October 26,2009
This Halloween, DVD Verdict Presents is treating you to its first original pod play, in the vein of those classic old time radio shows. Only this one has more of a subversive twist: Whitebread Woods High School is abuzz with preparations for the Senior Prom and the event is one this sleepy Massachusetts hamlet won't soon forget. For when the senior class' resident dweeb (and part-time mortician) fails to ensnare the affections of the most beautiful (and least intelligent) girl in school with an enchanted corsage, his humiliating rejection has an unforeseen benefit -- raising an army of the undead which he'll use to destroy the school and all those who mock him. Facing certain death, it's up to a dumb jock, a stuck-up princess, a total jerkwad, and a tough-guy-loner-rebel to save the school, the town, and their own sorry asses. PROMBIES! Written and directed by The Friday Filibuster team of Mac McEntire and David Johnson. Stop in for bite, won't you?
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DVD Verdict 448 - The Friday Filibuster [10/23/2009]

October 23,2009
Dave, Mac, Mike, and Erich huddle around the glow of their computer screens to lay down 50 minutes worth of podcast fun, which may or may not include in-depth discussions of Jack Bauer as a member of the Spanish Inquisition, Ben 10's unfortunate lurch towards the pre-pubescent, Guile's ill-fated adventure in a stealth boat, Waterworld as a Broadway musical, and the happenstances that would lead to vampire motorcycle ownership. Stick around after the show for a very special acoustic performance by Meningitis Rabbit. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 447 - Blast Processing! The Big Canadian Brawl-a-palooza

October 22,2009
Join Pixel Verdict's Canadian contingency as they waste about an hour of your time. Jon's been playing Brutal Legend, and throws the gauntlet down for one Tim Schafer of Doublefine Studios. Adam has been spending quality time with his wife and Rock Band. Steve's wife, meanwhile, is cheating on him with his copy of Brutal Legend, so Steve drowns his loneliness with Demon's Souls, and the amazing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Borderlands. The boys discuss the news of the week (or lack thereof) with their typically Canadian lack of zeal, including Steve's dissatisfaction with Natal support for Fable II and Fable III; Grand Theft Auto thrusting beyond the borders of good taste; a new game from the Timeshift guys; and Street Fighter IV's Seth gets tougher. Adam waxes philosophical about a particular '90s cinematic masterpiece featuring a pre-Party of Five Scott Wolfe and short shorts-wearin' Alyssa Milano. You'll have to listen to find out what it is. It all ends in a climactic discussion about brawlers good and bad. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 446 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Bronislau Kaper)

October 20,2009
We journey back to the 1950s and '60s this week, as Clark spotlights the music of Polish film composer Bronislau Kaper. You'll hear selections from such films as The Swan (1956), The Way West (1967), Ride, Vaquero! (1953), Mutiny on the Bounty (1962), Them! (1954), Lord Jim (1965), and Lili (1953). Clark also reviews Spike Jonze's cinematic adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, and wraps up the show with a piano version of the theme from Kaper's The Brothers Karamazov (1958), performed by the composer himself. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 445 - The Friday Filibuster [10/16/2009]

October 16,2009
It's a rare Filibuster Legion of Heroes episode, as Dave, Mac, Erich, Mike, and Michael join forces to talk Dracula: Ballet with a Bite, the idiocy of Roland Emmerich, the genius of Zombie Yo Gabba Gabba, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Halloween Special, Grimace Private Investigator, the fine line between helmets and hats, the Citizen Kane stunt spectacular, and so much more. It's a laugh-packed hour of observational comedy. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 444 - Blast Processing! Sega Genesis Retrospective

October 15,2009
It's all Genesis all the time this week, as Dave, Adam, and Erich doff their nostalgic caps to a system that celebrates this month's 20th anniversary of its US release. Memories, favorite and not-so-favorite games, the fate of Sega and of its blue-needled mascot... the boys pack it all into 50 minutes of rambling goodness. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 443 - View from the Couch [10/14/09]

October 14,2009
What's on the menu this week? In Couch Entertainment News, Hawaii Five-O gets a reboot; Spider-man 4 is ready to gear up; Singer in the key of X; and Chuck shows up early. Plus, join the Dixons as they review the Animal Planet release Lost Tapes to hear how they really should have stayed lost and Greaties of the '80s rolls up its leg warmers for a review of the Guy Hamilton-directed Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 442 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Dino De Laurentiis)

October 13,2009
It's an eclectic selection of music this week as Clark explores the colorful career of producer Dino De Laurentiis. Talents like Ennio Morricone, John Barry, and Dave Grusin are among the featured composers with music from Fraulein Doktor, King Kong, Three Days of the Condor, The White Buffalo, Orca, Conan the Barbarian, U-571, Red Dragon, and The Last Legion. Clark shares his reviews of the comedy Couples Retreat and the low-budget horror flick Paranormal Activity. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 441 - The Friday Filibuster [10/09/09]

October 09,2009
Dave, Erich, Michael, and Mike carry on in Mac's absence. Michael takes on Snow White and the gang from Toy Story, Erich catches up on last week's new Fall television discussion, and Dave beefs up his zombie killing arm, while Mike seems oddly fixated on apes wielding bats. Nevertheless, consider the following challenges posed: What classic movie would you upgrade to 3D? Identify a monosyllabic lackey and a famous offscreen character. Build you own superhero team using Dave's bizarre formula. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 440 - Blast Processing! Attack of the Goat People

October 08,2009
Dave and Tim join Erich for a discussion of games old and new, including Halo: ODST, Scribblenauts, The Beatles: Rock Band, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, and Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. In news: Super Street Fighter IV has Dave super excited, and the boys allocate their gaming dollars for the rest of the year. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum focuses on Zombie Killin'. This episode may or may not be crazy good. It all depends on how much you like fake movie reviews written for small college newspapers. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 439 - View from the Couch [10/07/09]

October 07,2009
Kent and Michelle bemoan the chill in the air, but waste no time jumping into a review-tastic episode. On the news front: the new JJ Abrams spy series sparks a bidding war; Transformers 3 gets a release date (meh); a fun-filled summer 2011 film season is on the way; MGM seeks a loan shark; James Franco checks into General Hospital; Quentin Tarantino says no more Pulp, but maybe Basterds or Bill; rumors of a Jack-less Pirates franchise are untrue says Disney; Madagascar and Monsters vs. Aliens head home for the holidays; and a 3D Beauty and the Beast is on the way. Rounding out the show, we head back into the Disney Vault for the 3D double feature of Toy Story and Toy Story 2, and offer up reviews for Animal Planet's Elephants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 8. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 438 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Horner)

October 06,2009
This week, Clark traverses the resume of the great James Horner, spotlighting scores both popular and obscure, with selections from Krull, Jade, Iris, Apollo 13, Gorky Park, Dad, The Legend of Zorro and All the King's Men (2006). In addition, it's a triple header film review segment, as he looks at the Ricky Gervais comedy The Invention of Lying, the offbeat action-comedy Zombieland, and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 437 - The Friday Filibuster [10/02/09]

October 02,2009
Dave, Mac, and Mike go on a bender for 50 minutes: first impressions of the 2009 Fall television season; naming their first-borns after a Transformer; the Sudden Death roller-derby-themed sequel; dissecting the timelines of 21 Jump Street and Booker; wacky celebrity weddings featuring characters from Harrison Ford movies; memorable mohawks; zombies using Twitter; and a very special segment on menopause. Ask yourself: Can you really afford not to listen? Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 436 - Blast Processing! Go Team Canada!

October 01,2009
The head shrinker takes a week off, leaving the inmates to run the asylum. Steve, Adam, and Jon bring some Canadian flair to the proceedings, as they dig deep, peel back the layers, and get to the real heart of video game podcasting. Adam talks about World of Warcraft content updates, Jon gets Wet, Steve races fast cars and prances around New Mombasa as Nathan Fillion, and share the Scribblenauts love. We learn no one wants a PSP Go, Super Street Fighter 4 is coming, Dave Johnson needs a new roof, Steve wants Enslaved, plus Bioware (but not pure wholesome Canadian Bioware) and Lucasarts are gearing to start beta testing on Star Wars: The Old Republic. Meanwhile, more games are scheduled for Q1 2010 (including obscure stuff only Steve cares about) and Demon's Souls is made HARDER? What? We wrap everything up with a discussion about crappy physics or crappy Genesis games. This episode may be bad, but it ain't Earnest Evans! Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 435 - View from the Couch [09/30/09]

September 30,2009
Fall is in the air, as Kent and Michelle lead a sightseeing tour for some Korean friends; Sir Ian McKellen gushes over Gandalf; the V reboot gets abducted by aliens; Robert Rodriguez stays loyal to Stan Winston's Predator; Edward Norton seems open to Hulking out again; Connor and Emily weigh in on a review of True Jackson VP: Season 1, Volume 1; and the Disney Vault gets llamafied by The Emperor's New Groove. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 434 - The Sights and Sounds of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

September 29,2009
It's time for another "New and Recent CD Releases" program, giving you an opportunity to sample both the latest film music and just-released scores from yesteryear. This week, you'll hear music from Taking Woodstock, 9, Brothers at War, Trick r' Treat, I Sell the Dead, True Blood, Dangerous Crossing, Pickup on South Street, and a bonus track from Dark of the Sun. In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on the new Bruce Willis thriller Surrogates. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 433 - The Friday Filibuster [09/25/09]

September 25,2009
Dave, Mike, Mac, and Erich put their heads together and come out with typical Filibuster lunacy, tackling such hard-hitting, socially-relevant topics like Dracula's fiancee, ways to talk about the TV show The Unit without sounding suggestive, cinematic chickens, comedy bits you just don't get, interrupted speeches, and the newest, hipped, most useless crimefighting team of voodoo-possessed movie props. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 432 - Blast Processing! Adventures in Text

September 24,2009
Erich, Dave, and Tim reminisce about the frustrating days of text adventures, as an appetizer to a discussion of modern games including Tales of Monkey Island: Episode 1, Scribblenauts, Halo 3: ODST, Dead Space, and Lost Odyssey. In news: what do price drops, rebates, and bundles mean for the holiday shopping season? And in Symposium Ad Nauseum: throwing heads, guns without bullets, and balls as weapons. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 431 - View from the Couch [09/23/09]

September 23,2009
It's an unusually warm Canadian Fall, as Kent and Michelle talk about changes at Disney and the future of the Pirates franchise; Universal production freezes; the Kirby family lawyering up against Marvel; and peek through the oven window as Kent and the Little Dixons review the franchise reboot The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the Limit. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 430 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Patrick Swayze)

September 22,2009
On this week's program, we pay musical homage to the late Patrick Swayze. Ennio Morricone, Bill Conti, Maurice Jarre and more are featured in selections from such films as Red Dawn, Ghost, North and South, Point Break, City of Joy, Three Wishes, and Donnie Darko. In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on the new Matt Damon flick The Informant! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 429 - The Friday Filibuster [09/18/09]

September 18,2009
The Geek baromoter explodes into a million pieces as Dave, Mac, and Mike talk about werewolves, Rowdy Roddy Piper murdering aliens, the downside of having Treebeard over for a dinner party, demons in jars, zombies, Gears of War, Cinnabon Cenobites and, finally, the all-Fellowship-of-the-Ring Roller Derby team. You don't want to miss lunacy of this caliber. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 428 - Blast Processing! Lateral Thinking

September 17,2009
Erich, Steve, and Jon celebrate the big three-oh with a hefty discussion of games old and new, including Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Scribblenauts, The Beatles: Rock Band, Shadow Complex, Uncharted, Killzone 2, Grand Theft Auto IV DLC, and Vampire: The Masquerade — Redemption. In News, Nintendo may or may not be price dropping the Wii, Zelda: Spirit Tracks gets a release date, Bobby Kotick hates fun, people are buying PS3s, and Uncharted 2 early reviews are great. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Shooting Things with a Spaceship. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 427 - View from the Couch (Episode 100, Part 2)

September 16,2009
There's a chair by the fire for you to curl up in, as Kent and Michelle present their Couch-rospective Part 2, looking back at their favorite moments from Episodes 51-100. It's a mix of great reviews, a dash of belly laughs, and some Disney treats, all wrapped up in a big ol' Canadian flag. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 426 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Spike Lee & Terence Blanchard)

September 15,2009
This week, enjoy the passionate film music of Terence Blanchard written for the films of director Spike Lee. You'll hear Blanchard's distinct work for such films as Mo' Better Blues, Malcolm X, Clockers, 25th Hour, Inside Man, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, and Miracle at St. Anna. In addition, Clark offers his review of the new post-apocalyptic animated film 9. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 425 - The Friday Filibuster [09/11/09]

September 11,2009
Join Mac, Dave, and Mike, as they muse on Pittsburgh sports teams, Boston roller derby, the season premiere of Ben 10: Alien Force, 10 years of Sega Dreamcast, Jet Li's Hero, Season 12 of The Simpsons, inappropriate rape scenes in Kung Fu movies, robot King Kong invades Godzilla's turf, and new DVD / Blu-ray releases for Sep 15 (including a disembodied Barbie head). Dave shares his love for Batman: Arkham Asylum. Mike reviews the gawd-awful cult film The Room. Ambush topics: Ventriloquist dummies, Tiny people, and Life lessons learned from Sylvester Stallone movies! Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 424 - Blast Processing! Nightmares and Dreamcasts

September 10,2009
In this week's episode, Erich joins the ranks of disgruntled Xbox 360 owners, Tim contemplates a return to Halo, Adam rekindles his love affair with the PSP, and Symposium Ad Nauseum takes a vacation so the boys can pay tribute to a very special console. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 423 - View from the Couch (Episode 100, Part 1)

September 09,2009
Put your feet up and join Kent and Michelle for Part 1 of the View From The Couch-trospective, as the dynamic Dixons look back at more than 100 episodes. Re-live memorable moments like Karaoke Hell, Christmas tree-sicles, Kent channelling Edith Bunker, the Cliff's Notes Couch, infamous plagues, and ghost beagles from days of yore. It's more fun than you can shake a stick at, and trust them... they tried! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 422 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Rob Reiner & Marc Shaiman)

September 08,2009
Clark's spotlight continues to shine upon collaborations between directors and composers. This week: a look at the charismatic duo of Rob Reiner and Marc Shaiman. You'll hear music from such well-regarded films as Misery, A Few Good Men, and The American President, in addition to less successful outings like North, The Story of Us, and The Bucket List. Clark also shares his review of Extract, the latest film from writer/director Mike Judge. To wrap things up, Mr. Shaiman provides us with his own satirical reworking of the classic title song from Goldfinger. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 421 - The Friday Filibuster [09/04/09]

September 04,2009
Dave, Mac, Mike and Erich burn through 58 minutes talking about such compelling subjects as Mad vs. Cracked Magazines, a surprisingly contemplative Inglourious Basterds, rediscovered love for The Beatles, Mr. Belvedere the pinball game, Ben 10's surname, awesome eye-patches, the insufferable nature of Willie Scott, and many other things we now forget. But trust us, they are awesome! Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 420 - Blast Processing! Chimney Sweepz

September 03,2009
It's two-player co-op this week. Erich talks to Dave about his Man-Bat crush on Arkham Asylum, whether the game should get a sequel, why online Rock Band 2 isn't necessarily plug-n-play, guitar injuries, poor sports in Street Fighter IV, bad British accents, Renaissance "Faires," the Xbox 360 price cut, repackaged games, and this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Superheroes in Dire Need of a Great Game. Visit the gang over at PixelVerdict.com.
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DVD Verdict 419 - View from the Couch (Revisiting Episode 1)

September 02,2009
Crossing the threshold of 100 episodes and beyond, Kent and Michelle are busily preparing next week's special retrospective episode. To whet your appetite, join us in our podcasting time machine, as we head back to July 2007 and the very first episode of View From The Couch. Kent and Michelle bring a parent's perspective to bear, as they talk about traumatizing children with Jurassic Park; the release of the final Harry Potter novel and the film franchise as a whole; and Transformers, before it started to suck. Visit Kent and Michelle at viewfromthecouch.com
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DVD Verdict 418 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Ridley Scott & Hans Zimmer)

September 01,2009
Time to kick off another batch of director/composer collaborations, with the on again-off again relationship between director Ridley Scott and composer Hans Zimmer. Featuring selections from Black Rain, Thelma and Louise, Gladiator, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, and Matchstick Men. If you're one of those who thinks Zimmer writes the same score over and over again, you may be surprised by the impressive array of diversity here. In addition, Clark spews his love for the British political satire In the Loop. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 417 - The Friday Filibuster [08/28/09]

August 28,2009
Dave, Mac, Erich, and Michael join forces to unveil DVD Verdict's 10th anniversary reboot, debrief District 9, review Smallville: Season 8 and The Last Starfighter, expose the truth behind Chris Nolan lifting his Dark Knight ideas from classic Scooby-Doo, wade through upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases for Sep 1, character actors who always make you laugh, memorable kitchen utensil scenes, lost in the desert, and creating new villains with master plans for Superman to defeat. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 416 - Blast Processing! Rock Bat

August 27,2009
Erich, Steve, and Jon exact their own brand of vigilante podcast justice with a lengthy discussion about Batman: Arkham Asylum. In other news, Erich gets Rock Band 2, and the Newfoundlanders react to the PS3 price drop with rants about fickle internet fanboys and Microsoft's possible future. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum is "Most Ridiculously Proportioned Female Characters." How bad does it get? Tune in to find out. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 415 - View from the Couch [08/26/09]

August 26,2009
It's never a dull moment on the Couch, as the Dixons reminisce on nearly 100 episodes and talk end-of-summer plans, all while Kent whines about being the Cinderella of podcasting. Fox reboots Predator by adding an "s"; Robert Downey Jr. snags another film franchise; Spider-Man swings into a possible fifth and sixth film; Bryan Singer pulls the sword from the stone to reboot Excalibur; and that big ol' Disney Vault swings wide as Kent and Michelle debate environmental protection and the beauty of Never Cry Wolf. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 414 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

August 25,2009
It's another exciting New and Recent Releases episode as Clark spotlights the latest in the world of film music. You'll hear new music from Drag Me to Hell, Orphan, Pour Elle, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and Torchwood: Children of Earth. In addition, you'll hear recently unearthed music from the likes of Good Morning, Miss Dove, Black Widow, Cain's Hundred, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and a bonus track from Silver Streak. To wrap things up, he offers a glowing review of Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 413 - The Friday Filibuster [08/21/09]

August 21,2009
Dave, Mac, and Mike R. begin things with a trip down Total Recall memory lane and ponder the relationship between Fake Arnold Head and Real Arnold Head. After that it's onto much more cultivated discussions like a GI Joe sequel, animated reality shows, and the wonder of something called Stunt Rock. Ambush topics: Funky footwear, tough guys who are wusses in reality, and a bizarre choose-your-own topic with the help of Magic Eye. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 412 - Blast Processing! Lean and Mean

August 20,2009
In honor of the big Sony announcement, Erich, Dave, and Tim keep this week's show to a slim 34 minutes. Actually, it has more to do with Erich being sick and Dave needing to hit the local ice cream stand before it closes, but the boys still manage a quick Now Playing segment, talking Wii Sports Resort, Rhythm Heaven, Flipnote Studio, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, and everyone's intention to buy Shadow Complex. The news segment is all about Sony's second worst-kept secret -- the PS3 Slim. Will a redesign and lower price tag mean a turnaround for this generation's third place console? Finally, Symposium Ad Nauseum: Non-Main Stream Sports Games. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 411 - View from the Couch [08/19/09]

August 19,2009
Tune in this week as our dynamic sofa duo reclaim their yard from the wild hounds and Michelle apologizes to fans, only to be banished from the Couch for misbehaving. Find out what happens when Michelle trusts the tabloids; Spielberg puts on a Halo; McG dives into 20,000 Leagues; Screen Gems dig up another Underworld; Giamatti plays the Stooge; G.I. Joe says "Yo!" to a box office haul and a possible second mission; and Warner plans a brick flick. To top it all off, Kent and Michelle place their Greaties of the '80s bets on The Sure Thing. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 410 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Little Green Men)

August 18,2009
This week, we hop onboard the starship Sounds and Sights of Cinema for a musical guided tour of alien lifeforms both benevolent and terrifying! Yep, it's all about the little green men this week as Clark presents music from Aliens, The Abyss, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Critters, War of the Worlds, Men in Black, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Explorers. In keeping with the alien theme, he also reviews the new film District 9. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 409 - The Friday Filibuster [08/14/09]

August 14,2009
Dave, Mac and Erich burn through some bandwidth talking the new Batman video game, Watchmen on Blu-ray, ranking the Harry Potter films, and lame Thai movies about demonic martial artists. Your ambush topics: Movies you watched as a child that you're ashamed of, Foot injuries, and Swapping out Chewbacca for another big-screen alien. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 408 - Blast Processing! Mainlander Go Home

August 13,2009
Erich spends a good hour trying to separate feuding Canadians Steve and Adam, all while talking games like the Mothership Zeta expansion to Fallout 3, the Batman: Arkham Asylum demo, Left 4 Dead, Wii Sports Resort, Rhythm Heaven, and a massive MMORPG discussion ranging from World of Warcraft to the new documentary Second Skin. In news, Star Wars hits the Virtual Console, Steve loves the Brutal Legend soundtrack, Bioshock 2 has an S.O.S. for the world, Madden 10 has swimsuit issues, and Guitar Hero 5 takes its guns to town. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum is surprisingly tricky, but not as tricky as getting Steve to kick off a brand new segment. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 407 - View from the Couch [08/12/09]

August 12,2009
Pull up a chair as Kent and Michelle provide some Couch-style relationship advice while they review Jon & Kate Plus 8: The Big Move. Plus: remembering John Hughes, JJ Abrams produces M:I:IV, Bryan Singer tackles the Mayans, and hop on board The Greaties of the '80s with a review of Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 406 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (John Hughes)

August 11,2009
It's a bittersweet installment of the show as Clark pays tribute to the late writer/producer/director John Hughes by featuring music from his films. The show begins with music from some of the iconic flicks Hughes directed during the early portion of his career: The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. In addition, you'll hear music from such Hughes-written box office hits as Home Alone, Beethoven, Dennis the Menace, Miracle on 34th Street, Baby's Day Out, 101 Dalmatians, and Flubber, plus a bonus track from Maid in Manhattan. Finally, Clark reviews Nora Ephron's hit-and-miss Julie & Julia. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 405 - The Friday Filibuster [2009/08/07]

August 07,2009
Dave, Mac and Erich convene for a spirited discussion about Betsy Ross and pornographic donkey movies. They talk about other stuff too, like breakfast cereal, antennae, odd chases, a review of Orphan, Lindsay Lohan's triumphant return to straight-to-DVD mediocrity, and Erich wins a very special prize. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 404 - Blast Processing! High on the Juice

August 06,2009
Erich, Tim, and Dave hop on the psychiatrist's couch this week, coming to grips with quitting a beloved gaming franchise. The juicy whos, whats, and hows lie within, along with the 'Splosion Man demo, Castle Crashers, Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection, Wii Sports Resort, Wii Fit, Golden Axe: Beast Rider, and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. In the news: new Left 4 Dead content no one will buy, a Turtles in Time Re-Shelled price drop, shrinking Xbox 360 install sizes, Braid comes to PS3, and classic rockers "Tap" into Rock Band. Finally, Symposium Ad Nauseum: Roid Raging. Just in case you were wondering, this week's episode definitely wasn't derailed by a lengthy discussion about Reginald VelJohnson. Yeah right. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 403 - View from the Couch [08/05/09]

August 05,2009
It's Kent and Michelle on speed, as they rush through this week's episode to bring you celebrity birthdays, a review of the low-budget CGI Animated Family Adventures, Couch entertainment news, and Something Wicked lurking inside The Disney Vault. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 402 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1984)

August 04,2009
Clark goes trippin' with a flashback to 1984, featuring film music from The Karate Kid, Beverly Hills Cop, Body Double, The Lonely Guy, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Under the Volcano, Top Secret!, Red Dawn, Splash, The River, Ghostbusters, and a bonus track from The Natural. He also shares his review of The Hurt Locker. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 401 - The Friday Filibuster [07/31/09]

July 31,2009
Mac, Mike, and Michael step up their game for the absent Dave, debriefing Comic Con, providing reviews for Dakota Skye, Dollhouse: Season One, and Robot Chicken Star Wars: Episode II, running down new releases for Aug 4, and unleashing such ambush topics as favorite fictional chefs, shocking character deaths, and taking a character from early in an actor's career and swapping him out with a later project. Did you follow all that? Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 400 - Blast Processing! Life is But a Dream

July 30,2009
The Newfoundland dream team Steve and Jon join Erich for almost exactly an hour of video game tomfoolery. First up, a couple of fighting games that aren't Street Fighter IV and PC games that aren't World of Warcraft. Erich partly recants last week's tirade against The Beatles: Rock Band track list, which leads into a discussion about the future of music games. Steve runs down the news, including more games pushed to 2010, Marvel super heroes invade LittleBigPlanet, and no more Halo after Reach…or is there? This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum asks disturbing questions like, "Is Link a practicing cannibal?" and "Are we all just figments of Steve Power's imagination?" Listen if you dare. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 399 - View from the Couch [07/29/09]

July 29,2009
Kent and Michelle tear themselves away from not cleaning the house to share celebrity birthdays, casting falsehoods surrounding The Hobbit, the late Michael Jackson gets a concert film, wrapping Iron Man 2, Stephen Sommers goes on the defensive for GI Joe, Johnny Depp sharpens his fangs, and the "Greaties of the '80s" strikes back with Star Wars: ESB. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 398 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

July 28,2009
Clark is brand-spankin' fresh this week, with a crop of new and recent film scores, including selections from Airplane! (1980), Battlestar Galactica: Season Four (2008), Hanover Street (1979), Hard Contract (1969), The Ugly Truth (2009), My Sister's Keeper (2009), The Right Stuff (1983), Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (2009), The Split (1968), None but the Brave (1965), Lonely are the Brave (1962), Public Enemies (2009), In the Electric Mist (2009), The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008), and a bonus track from Norma Rae (1979). He also shares his review of Orphan. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 397 - Spectacular Spider-man Josh Keaton

July 25,2009
The latest voice behind Peter Parker is actor Josh Keaton and Judge Kent Dixon peels back the webbing on TV's Spectacular Spider-man and introduces to you this talented voice-over artist. You may be surprised where else you know him from. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 396 - The Friday Filibuster [07/24/09]

July 24,2009
Dave, Mac, Mike, and Erich ponder secret identities, online game shows, Comedy Central's Michael & Michael Have Issues, the forgotten glory of Zombie Nightmare, the viral infection of Funny People, and Erich's man crush on Zach Braff. The boys also provide reviews of BSG: Season 4.5 (Blu-ray), Monk: Season 7, Coraline, and American Gladiators: The Original Series. We close out with ambush topics like: Determine your American Gladiator name, Favorite college movies you never want to see again, Things that are not hands but are used as hands, Law enforcement incompetence, and Vomiting a caustic substance. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 395 - Blast Processing! Leper Dead (aka Zack Attack)

July 23,2009
This week's show feels a lot longer than it actually is, but is that good or bad? You decide. Erich, Dave, and Adam tackle a full slate of games in Now Playing, including Red Faction: Guerrilla, Mirror's Edge, Far Cry 2, Crackdown, N+ and Punch-Out!! multiplayer, Boom Blox, and Metroid Fusion. After a couple of false starts (edited out and best forgotten), the gang tackles this week's News rundown: a 360 update, Rock Band user-created content, The Beatles: Rock Band track list woes, black Wiis (but not for us), Streets of Rage hits the iPhone, and the Summer of Arcade gets pricey. The show usually ends with Symposium Ad Nauseum, but this week devolves into a brainstorming session for a Saved By The Bell brawler. Help us Jimmy Fallon, you're our only hope! Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 394 - View from the Couch [07/22/09]

July 22,2009
Kent and Michelle bring you tales of creatures great and small, animated Spider-men, Harry Potter 6 soars, Disney plots a film franchise for Miley Cyrus, Russell Brand will be The Easter Bunny, Nic Cage plans to reboot Ghost Rider with Da Vinci Code overtones, connecting the dots reveal David Tennant may be Bilbo Baggins, a post-mortem on Harper's Island, and a review of Shark Water (Blu-ray). Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 393 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (King Arthur)

July 21,2009
While some may view him as a man or a myth, Judge Clark Douglas travels to Camelot this week to explore cinematic Arthurian legend, with selections from King Arthur (2004), Knights of the Round Table (1953), Quest for Camelot (1998), Excalibur (1981), Merlin (1998), First Knight (1995), The Mists of Avalon (2001), and a bonus track from Army of Darkness (1992). He also shares his review of Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 392 - The Friday Filibuster [07/17/09]

July 17,2009
Dave, Mac, and Michael kill a good 50 minutes talking Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince, District 9, Inglorious Basterds, Astro Boy, Shane Acker's 9, Avatar, Ong Bak 2, the secret behind sitcom studio laugh tracks, Prison Break: The Final Break, Torchwood, Playboy's despicable Miss March, impressive shapeshifters, brutal bad guy deaths that made you feel bad for them, and death by poisoning. Good times... good times. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 391 - Blast Processing! In Memory of Mark Pope

July 16,2009
Dave, Tim, and Erich celebrate our Big 21st podtacufest with an epic discussion about music games, the bait-and-switch of 1 vs. 100, Crackdown co-op, and Dave basks in a bagful of cheap used games. In the news: Sagat is overpowered, PS3 getting more Fallout 3, lonely game nerds love night vision goggles, and Tim polishes his monocle while regaling the crew with tales of Club Nintendo platinum membership. This week's Symposium Ad Nauseum ("Story that made the least amount of sense") throws Erich for a loop but he manages to land on his feet. Whew! The show ends with a touching tribute—-consider yourself dared not to cry. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 390 - View from the Couch [07/15/09]

July 15,2009
"Look! All those cattles have their horns." Kent tries to keep Michelle awake long enough for her to regale you of their vacation in the great outdoors. Plus, the wanton destruction of Michelle's parents' computer, McG is Finding Captain Nemo, Spider-man 4 gets a new screenwriter, The Smurfs prepare their multiplex invasion, Hong Kong Phooey goes live-action, no evil shall escape the sight of Ryan Reynolds, and Kent reviews two new Disney Educational Productions releases -- Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Classroom Edition and Life is Beautiful: Classroom Edition. Please forgive the butchering of filmmaker names. The management thanks you. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 389 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hot Jazz)

July 14,2009
Time to get hip cat and join Judge Clark Douglas as he scats his way through the realm of Jazz cinema, with selections from I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955), Walk on the Wild Side (1962), Elevator to the Gallows (1958), Playing by Heart (1998), Sideways (2004), Quiz Show (1994), Naked Lunch (1991), Shade (2003), Touch of Evil (1958), The Russia House (1990), and a bonus track from The Cooler (2003). He also shares his review of the acclaimed sci-fi drama Moon from director Duncan Jones (aka Zowie Bowie). Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 388 - The State

July 13,2009
Dave and Erich burn through some bandwidth rejoicing in the day they thought would never come: The official release of MTV's The State: The Complete Series on DVD. Listen in and revel along with them in the delights of the Taco mailman and winning orphaned children on a game show and preschool narcs.
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DVD Verdict 387 - The Friday Filibuster [07/10/09]

July 10,2009
Dave, Mac, and Erich discuss their place in the time-space continuum, fond remembrances of Utica, a preview of their new sitcom Mom Boss, Mac's take on Michael Mann's Public Enemies and The Haunting in Connecticut, Erich's oh so detailed review of GI Joe: A Real American Hero, Dave's review of the mind-numbing Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, and ambush topics like tentacles grabbing people, memorable diner scenes, favorite haunted houses. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 386 - Blast Processing! Super Trivia Fighter

July 09,2009
This week's podcast is the Newfoundlandiest yet, as Steve and Jon join Erich for a three-man discussion of all things old and new in video games. In Now Playing, Steve talks BlazBlue and Crimson Gem Saga, Jon dips back into Okami and pays tribute to the late Mr. Jackson with Moonwalker, and Erich wonders how best to spend 400 Microsoft points: N+ or Kodu? One lengthy game-creation discussion later, Steve runs down the week's big news stories, including the demise of Eidos, Blizzard nixing LAN support in Starcraft II, and Best Buy's new PS3 bundle. The group wraps things up with an awesome idea for a new video game, and this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Cartoons Based on Video Games (complete with clips of cheesy '80s theme songs!). Thanks to JK47 for suggesting the topic. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 385 - View from the Couch [07/08/09]

July 08,2009
Kent and Michelle travel forward through time to bring you this week's show. The PS3 is fixed, camping plans are being made, and a history lesson of Southern Alberta is offered. Plus, you get reviews of the family friendly film Train Master and the documentary series Long Way Round, a preview of the upcoming Fall Primetime Television premieres, "Who is JR Knight?", and more Couch wackiness. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle or visit them at viewfromthecouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 384 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Gangsters)

July 07,2009
Watch your back! This week Clark gets criminal with a look into the world of gangster film scores, featuring selections from The Godfather (1972), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Untouchables (1987), Miller's Crossing (1990), Gangs of New York (2002), Scarface (1983), High Sierra (1941), The Departed (2006), Carlito's Way (1993), and a bonus track from Running Scared (2006). Clark also shares his review of Michael Mann's Public Enemies. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.
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DVD Verdict 383 - An American Celebration

July 04,2009
In keeping with the July 4th festivities, Chief Justice Michael Stailey presents entertainment moments that salute the birth and legacy of our great country. Featuring clips from The Muppet Movie, Holiday Inn, Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America, 1776, Stripes, Schoolhouse Rock, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Disneyland's Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Independence Day, and Epcot's American Adventure. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 382 - The Friday Filibuster

July 03,2009
On the eve of the July 4th weekend, Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike deal with stormy weather, the arrival of MTV's The State on DVD, sharing the rare love for Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen, Mac reviews the art house sci-fi flick Moon, Mike immerses himself in the 1960s Peanuts collection, Erich goes toe-to-toe with the first season of GI Joe: A Real American Hero and musings of singer/songwriter Jonathan Coulton, Dave takes on the final season of The Shield, and they all take on such compelling ambush topics as favorite animated series theme songs, memorable fireworks sequences, cloning gone wrong, and fortuitous impromptu cab rides. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 381 - Blast Processing! Halo Is My World of Warcraft

July 02,2009
Erich, Tim, and Adam take the podcast to strange new places this week, covering exotic topics like personal computers, friend codes, and whether modern video games are too complicated to attract new players. In the newly named (thanks to Tim) Now Playing segment, the boys talk World of Warcraft addiction, Resident Evil 5 woes, Mario Kart, Picross DS, and Tiger Woods 10. In News, Tim looks forward to Brutal Legend; Adam's joy about potential PS2 backwards compatibility on the PS3 is dampened by a cynical take on Sony's business model; and Erich fires back at the Wii Demo Play whiners. Dave may not be on the podcast this week, but he's here in spirit thanks to his most bizarre Symposium Ad Nauseum topic yet: Video game character you would least like to be trapped with in the boiler room of Bayside High during the senior prom. Yikes! Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 380 - View from the Couch [07/01/09]

July 01,2009
Let your Canadian pride shine through, as Kent and Michelle get all Dominion Day on us. Remembering Michael Jackson and Farah Fawcett. Plus, celebrity birthdays, Couch Entertainment News, and the Greaties of the '80s sets its sights on Big Trouble in Little China. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 379 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New & Recent Releases)

June 30,2009
A breath of fresh air passes through the musical ether, as Clark features new and recent soundtrack releases from such films as The Informers (2009), Coco Avant Chanel (2009), Grey Gardens (2009), Terminator: Salvation (2009), Year One (2009), Land of the Lost (2009), Caprica (2009), Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Up (2009), and Michael Bay's box office juggernaut Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen, for which Clark also shares his review. Plus, a bonus track from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.
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DVD Verdict 378 - The Friday Filibuster [06/26/09]

June 26,2009
In a show recorded prior to noted celebrity passings, Dave, Mac, and Erich make a gentlemen's wager worth One Million Dollars. Erich wonders if the Next Food Network star's career ever really goes anywhere. Dave rents Twilight... for fun?! Erich tackles MST3K XV. Mac is pained by the second season of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Dave is reading Guillermo Del Toro's anti-Twilight novel. Japanese monsters attack the G8 Summit. Hear Erich have trouble navigating this week's ambush topics: Lamest bonus features; Exciting fictional characters banished to incredibly boring jobs; How social networking would have changed classic movies or TV series. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 377 - Blast Processing! Hardcore SNK

June 25,2009
It's a short and sweet podcast this week as Erich, Steve, Jon, and Dave jump right into discussions of Ghostbusters, Red Faction: Guerrilla, Assassin's Creed, Battlefield: Bad Company, and the 1 vs. 100 Beta. Then, into this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Favorite obscure NES games. You may be surprised by Dave's definition of "obscure." Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 376 - View from the Couch [06/24/09]

June 24,2009
While Kent and Michelle are away, the Verdict mice will play. Not to worry, all the regular features you've come to expect from View from the Couch are here -- Celebrity birthdays, Couch Entertainment News (Ed McMahon, Neda video, Chaz Bono, Jon & Kate, I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here, Perez Hilton vs. Will.i.am, Scrubs, and more) and a DVD review (Pushing Daisies Seasons 1 & 2) -- just expressed through a different perspective. Kent and Michelle will return next week. Until then, you can check out what they've been up to, by viewing the new video clips at ViewFromTheCouch.com Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 375 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Friday Filibuster Crossover)

June 23,2009
The podcast crossover event concludes, as Clark is joined by The Friday Filibuster's Dave and Mac to talk movie music and play selections from such personal favorites as Willow (1988), Twin Peaks (1990), Crimson Tide (1995), Edward Scissorhands (1990), and a bonus track from Papillon (1973). Clark also shares his review for Harold Ramis' Year One. Enjoy! Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.
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DVD Verdict 374 - The Friday Filibuster [06/19/09]

June 19,2009
In a move which may shatter the space-time continuum, Clark Douglas joins the Filibuster boys, bringing his calm demeanor and expansive knowledge of film into the fracas. Don't worry. Dave, Mac, and Mike eventually turn him to the dark side, as the quartet review Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The Hangover, Direct Contact, Prison Break: Season Four, Lost: Season One (Blu-ray), Predator 2 (Blu-ray), DMX battles giant killer snakes in Carnivorous, Dolph Lundgren's greatest hits, public displays of drunkenness, action heroes that should have bought it, and, of course, Willow. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 373 - Blast Processing! Cyborg Justice Johnson

June 18,2009
Inspired by recent additions to the Pixel Verdict family, Erich, Dave, Jon, and Tim come up with some socially inappropriate video game baby names before getting down to business with discussions about Crimson Gem Saga, Ghostbusters, Mario Kart Wii, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 for the Wii, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Wheelie Breakers, and Protoype (sorry Steve, Dave likes it). A head-scratching news segment tackles Microsoft's next console, EA's marketing misstep, and why EGM subscribers need get to the mailbox before their wives and girlfriends do. To finish, this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Pushover Robot Bad Guys. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 372 - View from the Couch [06/17/09]

June 17,2009
Your regular Alberta weather report kicks off this week's episode, as Kent and Michelle recall bloody Father's Days of yore, confuse Joan Van Arc with Joan of Ark, watch Pirates 4 knock The Lone Ranger off Disney's release schedule, Gambit becomes John Carter of Mars, bear witness to a geek meltdown and rogue children invade the studio, mourn the death of FlickSwap with the 1958 classic South Pacific ( "Oyyyyyyyyy!!!!" --Kent), and Guill-elmo Del Toro makes a surprise visit. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 371 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Originals and Remakes)

June 16,2009
Clark goes green this week, exploring Hollywood's passion for remaking films many felt were done well enough the first time. Compare and contrast selections from Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), Assault on Precinct 13 (2004), The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Poseidon (2006), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Invasion (2007), The Thing From Another World (1951), The Thing (1982), King Kong (1933), King Kong (1976), King Kong (2005), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), and The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009), for which Clark also shares his review. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 370 - The Friday Filibuster [06/12/09]

June 12,2009
In a secret alternate universe, Dave, Mac, and Erich join forces to battle the evils of a modern day Zack Morris, Sam Raimi's latest mindf*ck, the last gasps of Pushing Daisies, Pit Fighter trolls, Erich's super-cool super-quiet imaginary friends, Nazi war criminals, the impending DVD-less rapture, and the mysterious absence of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. Plus: Prizes inside TV-inspired breakfast cereals; Submarine DMV; Standup comics who never got the sitcoms they deserved. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 369 - Blast Processing! "That Mario Itch"

June 11,2009
It's a wild and wooly return to our normal podcast format this week, as Erich, Dave, Adam, and Steve ramble their way through tangents, technical difficulties, innuendo, and the occasional video game talk. Dave hacks his way through a bargain bin purchase of Devil May Cry 4, Adam gets sucked back into World of Warcraft, Erich replays New Super Mario Bros., and Steve talks Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings before laying into Prototype. The crew puts a bow on E3 with final thoughts on games like Just Cause 2, Castlevania: Lord of Shadows, and Assassins Creed 2, leading into a discussion of which games they actually plan on buying before year's end. (Spoiler: Steve's going to buy everything.) Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 368 - View from the Couch [06/10/09]

June 10,2009
It's a bit-sized Couch, as Kent and Michelle plow through entertainment news to get to reviews of Smithsonian Channel's Loose at the Zoo and this week's installment of "Greaties of the '80s" -- Back to the Future Part III. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 367 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Final Film Scores)

June 09,2009
This week Clark pays tribute to the final works of many celebrated film score composers, including Alfred Newman (Airport), Basil Poledouris (The Legend of Butch and Sundance), Elmer Bernstein (Far From Heaven), Jerry Goldsmith (Looney Tunes Back in Action), Bernard Herrmann (Taxi Driver), Alex North (The Last Butterfly), Henry Mancini (Son of The Pink Panther), Georges Delerue (Rich in Love). With no film review, he presents a bonus track from Michael Giacchino's score to the ABC television series Lost. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 366 - The Friday Filibuster [06/05/09]

June 05,2009
Dave, Mac, and Mike celebrate the wonderful world of milk (dairy not Harvey); reviews of Up in 3D and Brothers Bloom; Mac revels in Conan O'Brien taking over the Tonight Show; DVD reviews of Transformers: Season One and The Wire; geek news from E3; sharing love for The Dolph; New movie gimmicks and the ideal film to showcase them; Fictional characters deserving their own late night talk show; and Zombies invade the John Hughes universe. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 365 - Blast Processing! "E3 Part Two (Nintendo, Sony)"

June 04,2009
With E3 officially underway, Tim, Steve, Jon, and Erich tackle the near-opposite Nintendo and Sony press conferences. On the one hand, brand new Mario games, a mind-blowing Metroid announcement, and the head-scratching introduction of a so-called vitality sensor. On the other, two hours of blockbuster high-def gaming mixed with an awkward me too motion control demo and the unveiling of the not-so-secret PSP Go. It's Blu-ray vs. Blue Ocean and the boys have plenty to discuss. Plus, Steve, Tim, and Jon weigh in on Microsoft's showing with surprisingly mixed opinions. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 364 - Blast Processing! "E3 Part One (Microsoft)"

June 04,2009
Erich, Dave, and Adam unpack all of the excitement, disappointment, big (and not-so-big) reveals, guest stars, and sci-fi future tech of Microsoft's E3 2009 press conference. Will Project Natal redefine gaming, or fall flat on its motion-sensing face? What does Hideo Kojima unveiling Metal Gear Solid Rising at a Microsoft conference mean for fanboy flame wars? And do we really care about Facebook on the Xbox 360? All this, and last-minute speculation about the Sony and Nintendo press conferences. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 363 - View from the Couch [06/03/09]

June 03,2009
As surly Michelle curses Mother Nature, Kent deals with premature show conclusion. Thankfully, both are able to move past these issues and into such riveting topics as Megan Fox's tomb, rebooting Buffy, John Lithgow takes on Dexter, more details on 3D Tin-Tin (or Tan-Tan), and the Disney vault gets its doors blown off by Dragonslayer. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 362 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Philip Glass)

June 02,2009
Join Clark on a journey through the cinematic repertoire of ethereal composer Philip Glass, featuring selections from Koyaanisqatsi (1982), Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), The Thin Blue Line (1988), Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995), Kundun (1997), The Hours (2002), Secret Window (2004), Taking Lives (2004), The Illusionist (2006), and a bonus track from Cassandra's Dream (2007). Clark also shares his review of Sam Raimi's return to horror Drag Me to Hell. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.
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DVD Verdict 361 - The Friday Filibuster [05/29/09]

May 29,2009
Dave pitifully attempts to defend the merits of Terminator: Salvation, in the face of Michael's disdain for the summer movie season's first flop. Mike mourns the death of The Unit and provides a DVD review for 24: Season 7, which spurs a discussion on what would redeem the series for Season 8. Dave reviews Steven Seagal's latest Driven to Kill. Mac recalls the horror that was James Bond Jr. Plus, worst characters to act as spokespeople for Global Warming, movies you almost walked out of, badass rodents, and movies or television series ripe for quality prequels. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 360 - Blast Processing! "The Boxing Equivalent of Lisa Kudrow"

May 28,2009
This week is the calm before the storm that is E3. Erich, Steve, Tim, and Adam prepare for the big expo with a round-up of potential press conference surprises, talk about games like Punch-Out!!, inFAMOUS, Bionic Commando, Terminator Salvation, Gears of War 2, and MadWorld, and finish with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Video Game Nutrition. Feel free to join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 359 - View from the Couch [05/27/09]

May 27,2009
Summer arrives in Alberta, as a sunburnt Kent fights allergies and wrangles bikes, Michelle learns about Memorial Day, the Ghostbusters train the next generation, Comic Con gets a New Moon, and our gruesome twosome get their hands bloody reviewing Sweeney Todd. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 358 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Electronic Scores)

May 26,2009
This week, our cyborg Clark Douglas explores electronic film scores with selections from Starman (1984), Commando (1985), Runaway (1984), The Shining (1980), Fight Club (1999), Green Card (1990), Twin Peaks (1990), Legend (1985), Daylight (1996), Heartbeeps (1981), and a bonus track from Blade Runner (1982). Clark also shares his less than glowing review of Terminator: Salvation. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.
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DVD Verdict 357 - The Friday Filibuster [05/22/09]

May 22,2009
Dave, Mac, and a returning Erich debrief the season's major television finales -- 24, Lost, Supernatural, The Mentalist, Prison Break, and The Office. Mac adds his voice to the choir of Star Trek appreciation. Erich bemoans the death of Mitch Hurwitz' Sit Down and Shut Up. Ambush Topics: Most pathetic bad guy; Things 24 characters would never say; TV theme songs redone in different musical styles. Share your comments and questions in the new Filibuster discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 356 - Blast Processing! "You're the Best... Around"

May 21,2009
Proud papa Erich returns to the show and invites podcast family members Tim, Adam, and Jon to share in his joy and talk video games. The first segment is dominated by everyone's excitement about Punch-Out!!, our news discussion takes a side trip into Hyrule to celebrate Majora's Mask being the Wii Virtual Console's 300th game, Jon can't decide whether he's more excited about Tatsunoko vs. Capcom coming to North America or the leaked trailer for Team ICO's latest project, and the crew wonders whether it's too late for Microsoft to enter the mobile gaming market. To finish, a roundtable on this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Virtual Babiez. Feel free to cry, cry, cry in the comments below, or join the rest of the junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 355 - View from the Couch [05/20/09]

May 20,2009
A spring blizzard descends upon Edmonton, but Kent and Michelle marshal on with reviews of Jon & Kate Plus Eight: Season Four, Volume One and Conan the Barbarian. Meanwhile, He-Man gets a reboot with Greyskull, Johnny Depp as potential Sinatra, Marvel gets a Thor, Whedon's Dollhouse is renewed, and Sarah Connor gets terminated. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 354 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New & Recent Releases)

May 19,2009
This week, Clark offers up a heaping helping of new and recent soundtrack releases, featuring selections from Angels & Demons (2009), Chéri (2009), The Last House on the Left (2009), The Soloist (2009), Heroes (TV, 2006-2007), One Little Indian (1973), Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993), Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983), and The Way West (1967). Clark also shares his review of director Ron Howard's Angels & Demons. Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.
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DVD Verdict 353 - The Friday Filibuster [05/15/09]

May 15,2009
Join Dave, Mac, Mike, and Michael for what starts out as interesting reviews of Star Trek and Woody Allen's Whatever Works, but quickly devolves into RiffTrax vs. Cinematic Titanic, feature films converted into bizarre television series, Larry David starring in blockbuster film franchises, and lengthy movie scenes that would work better as musical montages.
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DVD Verdict 352 - Blast Processing! "Console Wars"

May 14,2009
Buckle up kiddos as the hippest podcast crew on the flipside take you on a bodacious aural adventure! Join Dave! Tim! Jon! and Steve! for a wild look into the latest video game craziness. They'll talk about such funky fresh topics as InFamous and Fallout 3: Broken Steel, some Wii game Jon reviewed but I can't remember the name of, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and lots more! Plus! you'll get a nother dope exchange about the state of the console wars, as well as rampant and completely unsubstaniated specualtion as to what this year's E3 holds in store! Totally tubular!! We're going on exclamation detox now. See you next week! (dammit) Join the rest of the video game junkies in the new Blast Processing! discussion forum.
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DVD Verdict 351 - View from the Couch [05/13/09]

May 13,2009
Kent and Michelle are full of surprises this week, as they refuse to review Star Trek, the dogs make a break for their freedom, Green Lantern casting heats up, Keanu Reeves cuts loose his inner beast, "Greaties of the '80s" explores Back to the Future II, and Michelle surpasses more than 3000 words into her novel. Oh, and pay no attention to the calendar-challenged Canadians. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 350 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Star Trek)

May 12,2009
Join Judge Clark Douglas as he boldly traverses the musical universe of Star Trek, from the original series to today, featuring selections from Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Star Trek: Voyager (1995), Star Trek: Enterprise (2001), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), Star Trek (2009) -- which is also his movie review of the week -- plus a bonus track from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.
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DVD Verdict 349 - The Friday Filibuster [05/08/09]

May 08,2009
Even Swine Flu can't dissuade Dave from leading a Filibuster investigation into the debacle that has befallen 24 Season 7; debriefing the Caprica pilot; a state of the state Roller Derby report; vivisecting X-Men Origins: Wolverine in both movie and video game form; Michael reviews the first two volumes of X-Men: The Animated Series; Dave takes on the War Gods and barely escapes with his life; plus, favorite mad bombers, woefully miscast actors, and Tough Boy love for MacGyver. Email your comments and questions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 348 - Blast Processing! "Nigh-Erotic Love"

May 07,2009
As Erich takes a week off to sojourn on the magical voyage of fatherhood, Dave, Steve and Jon begin the show by helping him with video game-inspired name options for his bouncing, baby offspring. And that's as warm and fuzzy as it gets, as the discussion promptly diverts into the realm of the bloody and eviscerated with three takes on Raven's vicious new hack 'n slash, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. From there, it's on to Jon once again setting the bandwidth on fire through his nigh-erotic love affair for Capcom and their plan to bring over some PS1 classics to the PlayStation Network; Steve tossing in more grist to the rumor mill with speculation over Apple buying out EA; and Dave weighing the ethical questions of stores licensing exclusive gameplay content through their pre-ordering process. Finally, it's a trip around the horn sounding off about this week's Symposiumn ad Nauseum topic: video game dogs. Woof! If you can think of a better catchphrase for the show, email us at feedback@pixelverdict.com
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DVD Verdict 347 - View from the Couch [05/06/09]

May 06,2009
The world is a Twitter, as Kent and Michelle settle in for a second version for this week's show (the first one didn't record). With that out of the way, they dive right into stupid names, unreturned voice mails, name that boy band, Ridley Scott toys with an Alien prequel, Blu Gremlins goes back to the drawing board, what is going to live and die on Network TV, and a very special Trek-tospective. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 346 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mediocre at Best)

May 05,2009
Hollywood aspires to mediocrity this week, as Judge Clark Douglas features music from less than impressive films such as The Da Vinci Code (2006), US Marshalls (1998), The Specialist (1994), Presumed Innocent (1990), Daredevil (2003), Valley of the Kings (1954), Erin Brokovich (2000), Vatel (2000), Bicentennial Man (1999), Stripes (1981), Hart's War (2002), The Pick-up Artist (1987), and a bonus track from his movie review of the week X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 345 - 2009 Summer Movie Preview

May 02,2009
Steve, Dan, and Chris join Michael for an in-depth look at the 2009 Summer Movie schedule, from Wolverine (May 1) to The Boat the Rocked (Aug 28) and everything in between. What are the guaranteed hits and misses, and what films may end up surprising us all? Email your comments and questions to Michael.
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DVD Verdict 344 - The Friday Filibuster

May 01,2009
This week: Dave, Mac, and Michael honor the Swine Flu, plot out dining options by avoiding specific fictional restaurants, talk anticipated TV season finales (Castle, Lost, Supernatural) and early summer movies (Wolverine, Star Trek), uncovering Kubrik's lost companion film to The Shining, Krav Maga vs. Kapap: Who wins?, Dave reads an excerpt from his review of Lisa Rinna's latest dance workout DVD, and be sure to listen for Mac's booty call. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 343 - Blast Processing! "Making Bear Money"

April 30,2009
Maybe it was the late night recording session, but this week's episode is a wacky one, with tangents and teasing a-plenty. When the game talk finally begins, Erich, Dave, Tim, and Adam chat about new DLC for Left 4 Dead and Street Fighter IV, the retro goodness of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and The Typing of the Dead, Too Human, Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Crackdown, Pure, Chrono Trigger, Peggle Dual Shot, the newest addition to the Asperschlager household, and a yard sale opportunity missed. An abbreviated news segment touches on the head-scratching possibilities of a game in which Mr. T fights Nazis, and the latest rumors about the next PSP. That last item leads into a discussion of dead video formats for some reason, followed by Dave surprising the group with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic--an experiment in improvisation we probably won't try again. If you can think of a better catchphrase for the show, email us at feedback@pixelverdict.com
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DVD Verdict 342 - View from the Couch [04/29/09]

April 29,2009
It's a gold medal-winning episode, as the Dixons celebrate recent family accomplishments, icky hotel bathroom experiences, mourn the passing of Bea Arthur, express an interest in Harper's Island, school people on the proper use of Twitter, and introduce their new segment "Greaties of the '80s" featuring a review of Back to the Future. Meanwhile, Jim Carrey gets Scrooged, the Governator shows up in T4, Spidey may go 3D, Harry Potter suffers a splitting headache, TMNT gets yet another reboot, and Tom Hanks talks the beast that will be Toy Story 3. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 341 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Musical Grab Bag)

April 28,2009
It's a musical grab bag episode, as Judge Clark Douglas romps through the archive pulling out selections from City Slickers (1991), The Maltese Falcon (1941), Shade (2003), Untamed (1955), The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007), The Terminal (2004), The Claim (2000), Raintree County (1957), Night Crossing (1981), Youth Without Youth (2007), The Alamo (1960), The Power of One (1992), and a bonus track from The Professional (1994). Clark also shares his review of Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx in The Soloist. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 340 - The Friday Filibuster [04/24/09]

April 24,2009
This jumbo-sized, hour-long extravaganza features the Filibuster All-Stars joining forces to ponder DVD Verdict's 10th Anniversary; the increasing insanity of 24 Season 7; the long awaited DVD release of MTV's The State; mini-reviews of BBC's Top Gear: Series 10, Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict, Max Fleischer's Superman, HBO's House of Saddam, disappointing television series finales, seemingly passive aliens who are up to no good, shoving animals into storylines for no reason, terrible DVD bonus features, and much more! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 339 - Blast Processing! The Legend of Donnie Dumphy

April 23,2009
Confused by the title of this show? This week's podcast doesn't offer many answers. Still, Erich, Dave, Jon, and Steve try to make sense of their corner of the gaming world while talking about Far Cry 2, Too Human, Ninja Blade, Fire Pro Wrestling, Rhythm Heaven, Samurai Shodown Anthology, Resident Evil 4, and Conan. In the news section, Dave confesses to pre-ordering the new Wolverine game because of something called a "dismemberment room," Erich wonders whether the upcoming Rock Band titles will hit before music games die, Steve looks forward to more Fallout post-apocalyptic goodness, and Jon crosses his fingers in hopes that Capcom will be announcing something cool at CAPTIVATE '09. They wrap things up with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic, "Kick-Ass Female Protagonists," and finish with the lamest sign-off ever. If you can think of a better catchphrase for the show, email us at feedback@pixelverdict.com
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DVD Verdict 338 - View from the Couch [04/22/09]

April 22,2009
Welcome to meltdown city! The Dixons are reeling from catastrophic hard drive failure, the death of their PS3, and Michelle's exhaustion, but manage to pull it together for a review of Marley & Me (Blu-ray), the rumors of Flick Swap's death may be greatly exaggerated but a musical exploration takes its place with Mamma Mia!, more X-Men and Twilight movies on the way, Disney calls upon Nic Cage for a live-action Sorcerer's Apprentice, Peter Jackson and Guillermo Del Toro shed light on their 2-picture Hobbit series, and "much much more." It's an episode that refuses to end. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 337 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Russell Crowe)

April 21,2009
Judge Clark Douglas focuses this week's show on music from the films of Russell Crowe, with selections from The Quick and The Dead (1995), LA Confidential (1997), Gladiator (2000), Proof of Life (2000), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Master and Commander (2003), Cinderella Man (2005), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), American Gangster (2007), and a bonus track from Virtuosity (1995). Clark also shares his review of Russell's newest film State of Play. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 335 - The Friday Filibuster (100th Episode)

April 17,2009
It's a gala black tie affair and Dave does as little as possible to celebrate 100 episodes of Filibuster inanity, but Mac steps up with a special guest star and a list of other great 100 episode / 100 minute / 100 issue moments in entertainment history. With that out of the way, it's back to business talking shock-laden 24 reveals, far too many similarities between The Office and Parks and Recreation, enjoying the series premiere of The Unusuals, watching bad gladiator films without the benefit of sarcastic robots, reviewing While She Was Out, cartoon characters taking out live-action heroes, swapping similarly named characters between films, and harsh wisdom from beyond the stars. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 334 - Blast Processing! "Border Crossing"

April 16,2009
It's Canada 3 - America 1, as Erich welcomes Adam, Jon, and Steve to talk games and correct his meager knowledge of Canadian geography. They talk Demon's Souls, Sly Cooper 2, Hammerin' Hero, Legends of Wrestlemania, Suikoden Tierkreis, Resident Evil 4, and Tetris DS. In news, Jon's excitement about an early release for PS3-exclusive inFamous turns into a debate about the marketing wisdom of using demos as pre-order bonuses, Steve joins the throngs of Xbox 360 owners rejoicing over Microsoft adding the E74 error to its 3-year warranty, and Adam uses his +4 charm to get everyone to care about the new World of Warcraft patch. After minor technical difficulties, the boys wrap things up with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum, asking deep questions about why the gaming cliches that bug us the most are often those we hold most dear. Have an existential question about exploding barrels? Let us know by emailing feedback@pixelverdict.com
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DVD Verdict 333 - View from the Couch [04/15/09]

April 15,2009
The Dixons decompress from their Disney vacation and an exploding shuttle bus, adjust to springtime in Alberta, review Monsters vs. Aliens in gloriously expensive 3D, Sony returns to the world of Men in Black, Robert Downey Jr. talks story for Iron Man 2, Tom Cruise and John Travolta remake Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, there will be less Gore in Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Liam Neeson is Zeus opposite Ralph Fiennes as Hades in the reboot of Clash of the Titans, and Kent takes a very frightening journey through the Disney Vault to observe Eddie Murphy's ill-conceived conservatorship of The Haunted Mansion. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 332 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Maurice Jarre)

April 14,2009
Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Maurice Jarre, with selections from Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Behold a Pale Horse (1964), The Train (1964), Doctor Zhivago (1965), Ryan's Daughter (1970), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), Crossed Swords (1977), The Bride (1985), The Mosquito Coast (1986), Fatal Attraction (1987), Sunshine (1999), A Passage to India (1984), and a bonus track from Topaz (1969). Clark also shares his review of Seth Rogen's new film Observe and Report. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 331 - The Friday Filibuster [04/10/09]

April 10,2009
Michael Stailey and Mike Rubino join Dave and Mac for a debaucherous look at Fractions 101, Turkish hackers, sudden tweets, dead House-mates, cheesy '80s cable television comedies, Kim Kardashian wants to help you fit into your jeans, disturbing and inappropriate use of food, ass kickin' grannies, painful character accents, a hilariously painful subtitle swap contest, and Michael cements his reputation as Dave's ambush topic arch-nemesis. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 330 - Blast Processing! "Pixelpocalypse Now"

April 09,2009
Pixel Verdict has been offline since Saturday, but Erich, Dave, Tim, and Steve soldier on, cramming a week's worth of content into an hour and forty minute podcast. Not having a site to write for means the boys have been playing some games, including PS3-import Demon Souls, Fallout 3, Gears of War 2, Halo Wars, Left 4 Dead, Street Fighter IV, Peggle, Rock Band 2, and a little too much Braid. In the news segment, Erich opens up the DSi launch to podcast scrutiny, Steve wonders whether it's too soon for Six Days in Fallujah, Tim rants about Time Warner's tiered bandwidth caps, and Dave throws his support behind Steve Wiebe's upcoming attempt to set the new Donkey Kong world record. The show wraps up with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: "Nostalgia Ain't Worth @#$%" Consider this your gaming fix while Pixel Verdict is being fixed. If you know your way around Turkish hackers, let us know -- feedback@pixelverdict.com.
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DVD Verdict 329 - View from the Couch (Live from Disneyland)

April 08,2009
Live from Disneyland, The Dixon clan plus one bring you the happiest podcast on Earth. Our tired Canadian travelers briefly recap a perfectly planned, well executed vacation, from Turkey legs and Churros to broken camera lenses and Monorails that don't operate when temperatures exceed 80 degrees. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 328 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Fast Cars)

April 07,2009
When the podcast rubber meets the road, Judge Clark Douglas backs up into cinematic history for a look at fast cars, featuring selections from Bullitt (1968), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Racers (1955), Grand Prix (1966), Days of Thunder (1990), Those Daring Young Men in their Jaunty Jalopies (1969), Heart Like a Wheel (1983), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), The Great Race (1965), and a bonus cut from Pixar's Cars (2006). Plus, Clark shares his review for Fast and Furious, the fourth film in the freakishly profitable franchise. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 327 - The Friday Filibuster [04/03/09]

April 03,2009
Dave, Mac, and a committed Erich join forces to talk Image Comics' Soul Kiss and Dark Horse's Umbrella Academy; the new ABC comedy Better Off Ted; the finest television sitcoms and hour-long dramas of all-time; mini-reviews of Ben 10: Alien Force, Volume 3, Venture Bros. Season 3, Donkey Punch, and The Erotic Diary of a Lumberjack; memorable little people; science experiments gone wrong; and characters who bend space and time. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 326 - Blast Processing! "Major Announcement, Minor Disappointment"

April 02,2009
It's a podcast for the ages! Erich is back this week and rushes to the Wii's defense, forcing Adam, Tim, and Jon to all say something nice about Nintendo's beleaguered system. He then lightens up enough to lead a discussion of games being played, including two versions of Resident Evil 4, Chrono Trigger on the DS, the Rhythm Heaven demo, Halo Wars, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, and Sin and Punishment. After a brief respite to catch up on GDC announcements for new Zelda and Syndicate games, the boys launch into an epic throwdown on the pluses and minuses of Sony dropping the price on the PS2 instead of the PS3. Feathers fly, punches are thrown; frankly, it's a wonder no one died during the recording. The show wraps up with a lightning round of Symposium Ad Nauseum and Jon's musings about Square Enix's takeover of Eidos. If you thought that description was long, wait 'til you hear the podcast. Those who make it to the end should let us know by emailing feedback@pixelverdict.com
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DVD Verdict 325 - View from the Couch [04/01/09]

April 01,2009
No April foolishness here. The Dixons take time out of their busy Disneyland preparations to review Animal Planet's Raw Nature and Living with the Wolf Man; No more R-rated superhero adventures from Warner Bros.; Spielberg banks on the future of 3D filmmaking; the sun refuses to set on Twilight; and Kent plots his plans to takeover Disney. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 324 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

March 31,2009
This week, Clark takes an in-depth look at new and recent film score releases, featuring selections from Dragonball: Evolution, Duplicity, Knowing, Sunshine Cleaning, Lesbian Vampire Killers, Sin Nombre, Watchmen, Attack of the Crab Monsters, Monsters vs. Aliens for which he also shares his review. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 323 - The Friday Filibuster [03/27/09]

March 27,2009
Michael joins Dave and Mac for one of the weirdest recording sessions in Filibuster's near 100 episode history. There's no 24 talk this week, but they do fit in a spoiler-filled discussion of the BSG series finale. Mac reviews The Tale of Despereaux and ABC's Castle, exposing his man crush on Nathan Fillion. Dave immerses himself in 8 Films to Die For and gushes about I Love You Man. Michael enjoyed his Race to Witch Mountain but was disappointed by Schoolhouse Rock: Earth. Recalling Saturday mornings with California Dreams and Hang Time. Horrible movie-going experiences. Characters with ginormous ears. Michael leaves Dave speechless. Oh, and don't tune out before the end credits.
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DVD Verdict 322 - Blast Processing! "When I'm C64"

March 26,2009
Erich's out sick this week, leaving Dave in charge of unruly crew Tim, Adam, and Steve, who join him for some good-natured Wii bashing before spoiling Braid, musing on the possible game-changing OnLive, and launching into an epic roundtable discussion of this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Objectively Crappy Games That You Love. Titles discussed include Time Killers, Weaponlord, Shaq-Fu, Two Worlds, and Batman for the Commodore 64. Send any and all comments, complaints, and fanboy ravings to feedback@pixelverdict.com
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DVD Verdict 321 - View from the Couch [03/25/09]

March 25,2009
It's the show that ate itself... twice. Flying solo, Kent and the kids open the Disney Vault on The Last Flight of Noah's Ark, dive into warmer waters to review Winter: The Dolphin That Could, condolences to the friends and family of Natasha Richardson, and a tease for a unique forthcoming episode. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 320 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Truffaut & Delerue)

March 24,2009
Clark's international collaboration series concludes with the longtime friendship between director Francois Truffaut and composer Georges Delerue, featuring selections from Shoot the Piano Player (1960), Jules and Jim (1962), Love at Twenty: Antoine et Collette (1962), The Soft Skin (1964), Two English Girls (1971), Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me (1972), Day for Night (1973), The Last Metro (1980), and a bonus suite of Delerue music. Clark also share his review of Clive Owen and Julia Roberts in Duplicity. Enjoy!
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TV Verdict 318 - Battlestar Galactica Series Finale and Post-Mortem

March 23,2009
Judge Dave Johnson and Chief Justice Michael Stailey dissect the Battlestar Galactica series finale, go back over the show's four season run to highlight the best and worst the show had to offer, speculate on the impact BSG will have on the sci fi genre, and the possibility Caprica may hold for the future of the franchise.
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DVD Verdict 317 - The Friday Filibuster [03/20/09]

March 20,2009
Mac returns from The Big Apple, rested and jazzed from his hip theatre experience. Dave and Mike plot the Nintento Wii and Broadway musical versions of Jean-Claude Van Damme's Sudden Death. A 3-minute spoiler-filled discussion of 24. Mac updates the state of American Roller Derby. Mike reviews The Fugitive: Season 2, Volume 2. Dave hangs out with Olaf, The Sinful Dwarf. More Bond on the way. Recapping Season 4 of Charles in Charge. Sports-related movies that take their fights into the crowd. Retroactively changing films with the introduction of automatic weapons. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 316 - Blast Processing! "Split-Continent Co-Op"

March 19,2009
It's a two-on-two showdown when Dave and Erich face off against Newfoundlanders Steve and Jon in an audio battle for North American supremacy. Actually, the boys just talk about gaming for an epic-ish hour and twenty minutes, including Resident Evil of the 4 and 5 varieties; the bloody good time that is Mad World on Wii; the casual awesomeness of Peggle on XBLA; Nintendo selling their 100 millionth DS; what Ninja Gaiden 2 going to PS3 means for fanboys everywhere; whether Resident Evil 5 DLC is worth it; and the possibility of fighting fans getting an update for Marvel vs. Capcom 2. They top it all off with an roundtable discussion of this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum topic: Cheapest Bosses.
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DVD Verdict 315 - View from the Couch [03/18/09]

March 18,2009
Kent and Michelle race to Witch Mountain to clean up a fecal nightmare, school Michelle on classic rock, temper Kent's unrealistic expectations for human decency, skewer Hollywood's black hole of originality, and Flick Swap the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 314 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Miyazaki & Hisaishi)

March 17,2009
The international magic continues, as Clark explores the unique and beautiful music made by composer Joe Hisaishi for the breathtaking films of director Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring selections from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984), Castle in the Sky (1986), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008), plus a bonus track from Hisaishi's album A Scene by the Sea. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 313 - The Friday Filibuster [03/13/09]

March 13,2009
Sickly Dave, Erich, and Mike scenario plan the many dangers Mac is facing on his NYC vacation; plug the new gaming Mecca, Pixel Verdict, the latest bastard child in the Verdict family; provide a 4-min spoiler zone for discussion of 24; Brainstorming the Jack Bauer fragrance for men; Mike feels Watchmen is an effective supplement to the book; Erich gushes over Andy Richter Controls the Universe; Mike is deeply disturbed by The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest; Dave runs downs his latest batch of sucky horror DVDs; choose your own Thunderdome combatants; bad ideas for plush toys; and the horror of a Sesame Street populated by human versions of the Muppets. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 312 - Blast Processing! "No case. No manual. Like new."

March 12,2009
Newcomers Steve and Tim join first-time host Erich and a sickly Dave for an hour of game-related chatter that includes hot-off-the-press impressions of Resident Evil 5, Ninja Blade, and Halo Wars, as well as belated Braid talk and the continuing obsession that is Street Fighter IV. The boys then perform a delayed autopsy on EGM, take on the expanding used game business, and blow their own blog-related trumpets, before winding down with upcoming games they don't think anyone else is excited about. This podcast comes with a 7-day warranty. If you're not totally satisfied, let us know at feedback@pixelverdict.com.
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DVD Verdict 311 - View from the Couch [03/11/09]

March 11,2009
Winter refuses to loosen its grip on Edmonton, leaving our heroes in the deep freeze. But not to fear, The Dixon clan is going to Disneyland; Michelle is writing a novel; Disney gets an official fan club (D23) and greenlights High School Musical 4; Mad Max gets animated; Marmaduke goes big time; Tron 2.0 gets a house band; a pronunciation-challenged review of Slumdog Millionaire; and Flick-swapping Twilight. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 310 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Leone & Morricone)

March 10,2009
Continuing his exploration of foreign director/composer collaborations, Judge Clark Douglas turns his sights to the Spaghetti Western and magic created by the team of Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone, featuring selection from A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), A Fistful of Dynamite [aka Duck, You Sucker] (1971), My Name is Nobody [aka Lonesome Gun] (1973), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), and a bonus track from Malena (2000). Clark also shares his review of Watchmen. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 309 - Blast Processing! "Are you man enough to fight with us?"

March 07,2009
We are proud to introduce the first official podcast from our Pixel Verdict team, entitled Blast Processing . Join judges Dave Johnson, Erich Asperschlager, and Adam Arseneau as they spend 55 min covering what's new in the world of gaming. This week: reviews of Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter II HD Remix, Noby Noby Boy, and Killzone 2; deconstructing racism in Resident Evil V; wussing out with fightpads; re-animating Raul Julia's corpse for the new Street Fighter movie; custom music playlists for enhanced gaming; and more. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 308 - The Friday Filibuster [03/06/09]

March 06,2009
Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike fight through technical difficulties to bring you geek love for They Live; reviews of Reaper's Season Two premiere, the 24 2-hour event; upcoming DVD releases for March 10; favorite cinematic bit players; Admiral Ackbar impersonations; obvious breakdowns in movie magic; favorite films or television series that should have their own comic books; and iconic characters you would trade between films. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 307 - View from the Couch [03/04/09]

March 04,2009
Boredom sets in as Kent and Michelle struggle to find topics of conversation. They do manage to touch base on Sam Jackson's mighty Marvel contract, live-action Yogi Bear, remaking The Neverending Story, Drew Barrymore goes behind the camera for Twilight 3, and step inside the Disney Vault for a review of The Black Hole. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 306 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Fellini & Rota)

March 03,2009
It's back to the world of director/composer collaborations, as Judge Clark Douglas focuses this week's show on the lifelong partnership between Federico Fellini and Nino Rota, featuring selections from Nights of Cabiria (1957), La Dolce Vita (1960), 8 1/2 (1963), Juliet of the Spirits (1965), Fellini Satyricon (1969), The Clowns (1970), Roma (1972), Amarcord (1973), and a bonus track from La Strada (1954). Clark also shares his review of The Echelon Conspiracy. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 305 - The Friday Filibuster [02/27/09]

February 27,2009
Dave, Erich, and Mac dive into yet another week's worth of entertainment madness -- Loathing the Oscars, 24 invades the White House, it's a love-fest for Street Fighter IV, gearing up expectations for 4-hour director's cut of The Watchmen, Ron Howard teases filming of the Arrested Development film, the darkness within Friday the 13th: The Series, whoring around with My Two Dads, messages from the future, Doctor Who's celibacy, Zack Synder's Boggle!, and bargain hunting in the '60s.
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DVD Verdict 304 - View from the Couch [02/25/09]

February 25,2009
Head colds fail to deter Kent and Michelle from debriefing the 2009 Oscars, crying foul as Zac Efron circles the role of Jonny Quest, Star Trek beams onto Blu-ray, Linda Hamilton lending her voice to T4, and Michelle straps herself to the grille of Stephen King's Christine. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Once a week not enough? Then be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 303 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

February 24,2009
Judge Clark Douglas focuses this episode on new and recent film and television score releases, featuring selections from Last Chance Harvey, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Coraline, The International, The Unborn, The Univited, and The Pink Panther (1964). Clark also shares his review of Steve Martin in The Pink Panther 2. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 302 - The Friday Filibuster [02/20/09]

February 20,2009
Dave and Mac welcome in Judge Mike Rubino to talk Street Fighter IV and Grand Theft Auto's expansion pack; reviews of Coraline, Let the Right One In, and the mini-series XIII: The Conspiracy; digesting the latest info dump that is Battlestar Galactica; catching up on The Unit; previewing the DVD reviews of Sex Drive, Cyclops, and Feast III; a look at upcoming DVD releases for Feb 24; conceptualizing House and Witness the Saturday morning animated series; and brainstorming sporting events that cinematic terrorists could invade. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 301 - View from the Couch [02/18/09]

February 18,2009
Kent and Michelle survive Friday the 13th with only a minor fender bender, still fully able to review Season Four of Meerkat Manor, pondering Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeek-quel, 140 mins worth of Transformers 2, Matrix-ing a reboot of the Superman franchise, Flick-Swapping The Secret Life of Bees, and a call for your post-Oscars commentary. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Once a week not enough? Then be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 300 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2008, Part Four)

February 17,2009
Judge Clark Douglas' countdown of 2008's Best Film Scores rolls on... Synecdoche, New York (5), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (4), Standard Operating Procedure (3), The Reader (2), The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (1), and a bonus track from Appaloosa ...alongside his review of Clive Owen and Naomi Watts in The International, and a rundown of the 11 Best Films of 2008. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 299 - The Friday Filibuster [02/13/09]

February 13,2009
Dave, Michael, and Erich go toe-to-toe with Jack Bauer, pull the covers off Steven Spielberg's affair with Mickey Mouse, explore the potential of Sony PS3's new video game/Blu-ray combo format, whatever happened to Mike Judge, inappropriate crushes on Angela Lansbury, terrible subjects for PBS documentaries, anti-climactic fight scenes, TV series you discovered embarrassingly late, and piloting a new Verdict show "Pullquote Match Game." Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 298 - View from the Couch [02/11/09]

February 11,2009
Kent is a big fat dirty liar! Excuses, excuses, excuses, frontload this week's adventure, which also includes unwelcome Valentine's Day pressure, Kent's brush with Jerry Springer, Christian Bale's on-air apology, a new animated Santa trilogy, Warner Bros. tries to turn Batman into James Bond, Kent loses The Black Hole only to wind up with Michael Crawford in the eternally painful Condorman, and cinematic recommendations for lovers. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Once a week not enough? Then be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 297 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2008, Part Three)

February 10,2009
Judge Clark Douglas' countdown of 2008's Best Film Scores rolls on... Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (10), Wanted (9), Frost/Nixon (8), Pane E Liberta (7), In Bruges (6), and a bonus track from Fireflies in the Garden ...alongside his review of Henry Selick and Neil Gaiman's highly anticipated Coraline. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 296 - The Friday Filibuster [02/06/09]

February 06,2009
Join Dave, Erich, and Mac as they kill 45 minutes worth of brain cells. A new, innovative feature gets introduced this week: "The 2-minute Spoiler Warning," giving you a chance to fast forward so as not to ruin any films or television episode you have not yet seen. Topics of conversation include Mac and Dave's review of Taken; Erich catching up on Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's series Extras; breaking down the latest episodes of Lost and Battlestar Galactica; looking forward to the release of Street Fight IV and Resident Evil V; looking back at Star Wars: The Force Unleashed; reviewing 100 hours of The Powerpuff Girls, bad '80s sfx-driven Tales from the Dark Side, and defending The Rocker; lousy source material to movie translations; Erich spills the beans on his franchise film project; favorite mad scientists; and a sleazy golden nugget that may not be safe for work. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 295 - View from the Couch [02/04/09]

February 04,2009
Not so live from Edmonton, Alberta, it's Kent and Michelle. "Yeeeeaaaaaah!" This week: Ballsack Billy divines spring. Your chance to guest on The Couch is near. Christian Bale is batsh*t crazy. One hour's worth of Canadian Polar Bear education. Stan Lee gets sued by his own company. Narnia given new life. Analyzing the Super Bowl media dump. Kent finally gets around to watching Juno. Prepping for the upcoming LIVE show. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Once a week not enough? Then be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 294 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2008, Part Two)

February 03,2009
Clark's countdown of the Best Film Scores for 2008 continues with... The Happening (15), The Other Boleyn Girl (14), Let the Right One In (13), Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (12), WALL-E (11), and a bonus track from The Dark Knight ...alongside his review of Liam Neeson in Taken. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 293 - The Friday Filibuster [01/30/09]

January 30,2009
Dave and Mac return to the island of Lost and find themselves understandably confused. Dr. House becomes a "super-jackass." Battlestar Galactica barrels towards mutiny, as Adama pounds the Viagra. A preview of Liam Neeson in Taken, a film that played Europe and Asia more than a year ago. Mac teases his DVD review for City of Ember. Dave digs the slick thriller known as Amusement. The premiere DVD release for February is Krav Maga: Personal Protection. Bad guys love to ski. Favorite Emilio Estevez performances. Films and TV shows even better when transplanted into space. The best of Man vs. Beast. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 292 - View from the Couch [01/28/09]

January 28,2009
Kidney stones the size of a coconut and ball-stealing Coonhounds bookend this week's half hour of bizarre audio entertainment. Madagascar 2 flops onto DVD and Blu-ray, just as the penguins sign on for a Nickelodeon series. Oscar nominations rundown. An enthusiastic review for Disney's Walt: The Man Behind the Myth. Michelle FlickSwaps pre-insane Mel Gibson in The Road Warrior. And Kent sweats out the final days of his 30s. Feel free to send your condolences. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Once a week not enough? Then be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 291 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2008, Part One)

January 27,2009
This week begins Clark's countdown of the Top 20 films scores for 2008. And the winners are... Hancock (20), The Spiderwick Chronicles (19), Speed Racer (18), Hellboy II: The Golden Army (17), The Spirit (16), and a bonus track from The Incredible Hulk. Clark also ticks off his 10 Worst Films of 2008, and provides a new review for Sam Mendes' Revolutionary Road. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 290 - The Friday Filibuster [01/23/09]

January 23,2009
Dave, Mac, and Erich join forces to discuss the (spoiler free) season premiere of Lost, the spoiler-challenged premiere of Battlestar Galactica complete with Dave's recent interview with showrunner Ron Moore, the new season of 24, Mac's review of Kyle XY: Season 2, Dave's reviews of Max Payne and a Japanese bear attack flick, and such memory jarring subjects as time travel gone awry, scenes with lava where the character should have died, and films or shows that would make lousy video games.
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DVD Verdict 289 - View from the Couch [01/21/09]

January 21,2009
Welcome to Podcast Island! Kent and Michelle do their show on Segways this week, as they discuss Kevin James' Mall Cop and Chris Nolan's thought on Heath Ledger, review Animal Planet's new DVD Arctic Exposure, open the Disney vault on Bette Davis in The Watcher in the Woods, and eulogize dearly departed actors Ricardo Montalban and Patrick Macnee... [Editor: Uh, guys...] Yeah? [Patrick Macnee is still very much alive.] Really? [Yeah. I think you mean Patrick McGoohan.] Oh... I guess it would be inappropriate to say all those classic British actors look alike, eh? [Yeah.] Then we'll just say "Enjoy!", as we pull out foot out of our mouth. [Good idea.]
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DVD Verdict 288 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (21st Century)

January 20,2009
The journey through the decades comes to a close, as Judge Clark Douglas returns to the present day, featuring soundtrack selections from Couching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001), 25th Hour (2002), The Matrix: Revolutions (2003), The Incredibles (2004), Crash (2005), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), There Will Be Blood (2007), Milk (2008), and a bonus track from Gladiator (2000). Clark also shares his review of Last Chance Harvey, and the recently announced nominations for the 2008 International Film Music Critics awards. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 287 - The Friday Filibuster [01/16/09]

January 16,2009
With Mac away, Michael and Erich drag Dave into the depths of depravity, exploring such topics as suicidal goldfish, boyhood crushes, and porn, but redeem themselves with reviews of the 24 Season Premiere and the BBC's Skins, the death of Prison Break, preview new seasons of Lost and Battlestar Galactica, and favorite mind-frakkin' TV moments. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 103 - View from the Couch (Halloween 2007)

October 31,2007
It's a spootacular half hour, as Kent and Michelle review Poltergeist, recall favorite memories of Halloween past, take a trip into Michelle's sordid romantic past, share Kent's love of Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Michelle hatred's of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and processing through emotional scars from childhood scary movies. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 286 - View from the Couch [01/14/09]

January 14,2009
After discovering the existence of two lost Couch episodes, Kent and Michelle push forward once more unto the breach, to unlock the mystery of Elephant Tales, flick swap The Spiderwick Chronicles, set Terminators against Iron Man villains, and call out losers with truck testicles. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 285 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1990s)

January 13,2009
Judge Clark Douglas' musical time machine tumbles its way into the Clinton era, exploring film scores of the 1990's, with selections from Joe versus the Volcano (1990), Backdraft (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Schindler's List (1993), Legends of the Fall (1994), Crimson Tide (1995), The English Patient (1996), L.A. Confidential (1997), Armageddon (1998), American Beauty (1999), and a bonus track from The Legend of 1900 (1998). Clark also shares his review of Gran Torino. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 284 - The Friday Filibuster [01/09/09]

January 09,2009
Ring in the new year with Dave, Mac, and Erich, as they discuss what Santa brought them, teasing out the winter television season, rubbing salt in the wounds of Pushing Daisies fans, reviewing Superhero Movie and Eagle Eye on Blu-ray, memorable robot death scenes, one-handed shotgun madness, and much more. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 283 - View from the Couch [01/07/09]

January 07,2009
Still riding that New Year's buzz, Kent and Michelle revel in 2008 box office blockbusters, mourn the potential death of Narnia, get animated with Jerry Lewis and the old school Nutty Professor, and FlickSwap Clash of the Titans. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.
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DVD Verdict 282 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1980s)

January 06,2009
Armed with parachute pants and an arm full of Swatches, Judge Clark Douglas bravely enters the 1980s in this week's exploration of film scores throughout the decades. Relish selections from The Blue Lagoon (1980), Chariots of Fire (1981), E.T. (1982), The Right Stuff (1983), Gremlins (1984), Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), The Mission (1986), The Untouchables (1987), Midnight Run (1988), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), and a bonus cut from The Witches of Eastwick (1987). Clark also shares his glowing reviews for Frost/Nixon, and The Reader. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 281 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1970s)

December 31,2008
Judge Clark Douglas continues his exploration of soundtracks through the decades, by focusing on the polyester and velour sheathed films of the 1970s, featuring selections from Airport (1970), The French Connection (1971), The Godfather (1972), Enter the Dragon (1973), Chinatown (1974), Bite the Bullet (1975), Taxi Driver (1976), Star Wars (1977), Days of Heaven (1978), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), and a bonus track from The Fury (1978). He also includes reviews for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Doubt, and The Spirit. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 280 - The 2008 Buster Awards

December 30,2008
The Friday Filibuster team is proud to present the second annual Busters, honoring excellence in the most unique film, television, DVD, and Blu-ray categories for 2008. Inspired by the genius of Arrested Development's Byron "Buster" Bluth, Dave and Mac pay homage to such creative innovations as Best Hair, Best Performance by a Sandwich in a Supporting Role, Biggest WTF Moment, Best Awwwww Moment, Cheesiest Moment, Best/Worst Death Scene, Best/Worst Villain, Best/Worst Hero, Best Under the Radar DVD, The DVD that Hated You the Most, Favorite DVD, The TV Show that Hated You the Most, Favorite TV Show, The Film that Hated You the Most, and Favorite Film. Congratulations to all the winners!
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DVD Verdict 279 - View from the Christmas Couch [12/24/08]

December 24,2008
Kent and Michelle settle in for a short winter's nap, with their final episode for 2008. Christmas is here, as they explore the history of stop-motion holiday specials, share special discount codes for shopping couch potatoes, highlight modern Christmas film classics, and are paid yet another visit from Santa himself. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 278 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

December 23,2008
It's a new and recent release week, as Clark highlights selections from Frost/Nixon, Let the Right One In, Changeling, Bolt, The President's Lady, Report to the Commissioner, Batman: The Animated Series, and Tinker Bell. Not to worry, Clark's exploration of film music throughout the decades will return after the holidays. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 277 - Candy Cane Drive Thru

December 22,2008
When the winter day's done, the seasonal fun has just begun at the sweetestvplace in town: The Candy Cane Drive Thru! Celebrate the season that 'tis with a sampler of holiday goodies: a Drive Thru gift exchange sends Pete on a long strange trip; Morris Barloff narrates a disturbing mash-up of holiday classics; a mall Santa grants a young girl's Christmas wish; Principal Prosser visits a sick student during holiday break; and Carl's secret Santa teaches him a valuable lesson about judging people. "Candy Cane Drive Thru" is a sketch comedy podcast written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with special appearances by Michael Stailey and Carey Johnson. Comments? Email us: feedback@candybardrivethru.com Merry Christmas!
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DVD Verdict 276 - The Friday Filibuster [12/19/08]

December 19,2008
In what may turn out to be the last Filibuster of 2008, Dave and Mac cram in as much content as possible: Northeast power outage, obligatory Prison Break update, The Wrestler review, backstory on The Watchmen, understanding Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion, failed television prequels, favorite eye patch wearing characters, lame action figures, and movies that should never ever be remade. Happy Holidays! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 275 - View from the Couch [12/17/08]

December 17,2008
Christmas comes to Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle tick off a list of must-see holiday films and television specials, review Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, offer up gift suggestions for the entertainment junkie on your list, and receive a special visit from K. Kringle. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 274 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1960s)

December 16,2008
Clark continues his time traveling film score adventures, as we visit the 1960s with selections from La Dolce Vita (1960), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), A Fistful of Dollars (1964), A Patch of Blue (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), Casino Royale (1967), Romeo and Juliet (1968), Midnight Cowboy (1969), and a bonus track from In Like Flint (1967). He closes out the show with a review of Keanu Reeves in the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 273 - Forward Down Forward High Punch [12/13/08]

December 13,2008
Dave, Erich, and Adam once again their video gaming prowess by arming you with a wide array of gift giving ideas for the gamer in your life. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 272 - The Friday Filibuster [12/12/08]

December 12,2008
Dave, Mac, Erich, and Michael join forces to bring you a jumbo sized show, disseminating such topics as the pros and cons of The Dark Knight on DVD and Blu-ray, the future of comic book films, the state of NBC's The Office, the best show you're not watching is ABC's Life on Mars, animals operating machinery, confessions that diminish your geek cred, obscure Christmas films, and characters with crazy tattoos. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 271 - View from the Couch [12/10/08]

December 10,2008
Winter descends upon Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle provide a family illness update, tease the forthcoming VFTC website, and bury Kirk Douglas before his time. In Couch Entertainment News, Dan Curtis' Dark Shadows is creeping its way to the big screen, Russell Brand inherits Dudley Moore's schtick, and DC Comics' Fables comes to television. They wrap up the episode by opening the Disney Vault on The Apple Dumpling Gang. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 270 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1950s)

December 09,2008
This first in a series, Clark revs up his time machine for a trip back to the 1950s, where he highlights one film score from each year of the decade. This soundscape includes selections from Sunset Blvd. (1950), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), High Noon (1952), The Robe (1953), On the Waterfront (1954), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), Around the World in 80 Days (1956), Peyton Place (1957), Vertigo (1958), and Ben Hur (1959). Clark also shares his review of the new music industry biopic Cadillac Records, and closes out with a track from the original The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 269 - The Friday Filibuster [12/05/08]

December 05,2008
Mac is back, as our dynamic duo talk about what they want for Christmas, the requisite Prison Break and House updates, in-depth reviews of The Dark Knight (Blu-ray) and The X-Files: I Want to Believe (Ultimate X-Phile Edition), memorable meals on film, Batman versus ..., and talking robots that need to shut their traps. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 268 - View from the Couch [12/03/08]

December 03,2008
Global Warming fears overwhelm Kent and Michelle, as they ponder Christmas cat pee, Economics 101 for Canadians, celebrity birthdays, Narnia budget cuts, Justice League shakeups, and Flick Swapping The Incredible Hulk... or so says Robert Downey Jr. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 267 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Philip Seymour Hoffman)

December 02,2008
To complement his review of Synecdoche, New York, Judge Clark Douglas explores music from the films of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, with selections from Scent of a Woman (1992), Magnolia (1999), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), State and Main (2000), Red Dragon (2002), Cold Mountain (2003), Capote (2005), Mission: Impossible: III (2006), and Synecdoche, New York. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 266 - The Black Friday Filibuster [11/28/08]

November 28,2008
Dave and Michael (sitting in for Mac) discuss the economy's impact on Black Friday, are people giving Blu-ray for Christmas, holiday gift ideas, the disappointing X-Files: I Want to Believe, upcoming releases for December 2, and what they're truly thankful for.
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DVD Verdict 265 - View from the Couch [11/26/2008]

November 26,2008
Sing-along with Kent and Michelle as Thanksgiving wishes highlight a week filled with meteor strikes, celebrity birthdays, flick-swapping James and the Giant Peach, and examining Stardust.
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DVD Verdict 264 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Let's Get Animated)

November 25,2008
Judge Clark Douglas gets animated Judge Clark Douglas gets animated with a selection of great score tracks from modern and classic animated films, like Pinocchio, Madagascar, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Chicken Run, The Land Before Time, Monsters, Inc., The Secret of Nimh, Meet the Robinsons, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Surf's Up, and Happy Feet, as well as his review of Disney's Bolt.
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DVD Verdict 263 - The Friday Filibuster [11/21/08]

November 21,2008
Michael sits in for Mac this week, as he and Dave talk revamped Star Trek, blurring the line between movies and gaming, Dave's review of Quantum of Solace, Hollywood's bizarre interpretation of the CIA, Twilight arrives, lamest Star Trek villain, movies you found yourself far too wrapped up in, least convincing scientists, and most disturbing Christmas specials. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 262 - View from the Couch [11/19/08]

November 19,2008
As the Dixon's await the arrival of Canadian winter, they pass the time by discussing the Wayans brothers' cinematic revamp of The Munsters, the future of vampire and zombie movies, and the 2008 Academy Awards, while reviewing the disappointingly flat Madagascar 2, and cracking open the Disney vault on the non-witches of Return to Witch Mountain. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 261 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Spies Have It)

November 18,2008
With Bond back in action, the spies have it this week, as Clark features music from The Bourne Supremacy, Mission: Impossible: III, JJ Abrams' series Alias, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, The Tailor of Panama, Casino Royale, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Austin Powers, Johnny English, and The Ipcress Files. And to top it all off, Clark share his review of Quantum of Solace. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 260 - The Friday Filibuster [11/14/08]

November 14,2008
While Dave drools over an unplayed copy of Gears of War 2, Mac reviews the latest issues of Garth Ennis' comic The Boys. Meanwhile, the boys compare notes on the latest Prison Break hijinks, House conundrums, and a pre-release review of 24: Redemption -- "just what the series needed, after a horrible Season Six." Just in time for the holidays, Mac takes on Fred Claus, while Dave tackles Noelle, Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage, The Note, and Yo-Yo Sexy Girl Cop. Duck and cover for bad-looking explosions, inadvisable role models, valuable life lessons learned from The Goonies, and a special guest star reveals the darkest, most disturbing truths of the universe. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 259 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Forgotten Bernstein)

November 13,2008
Join Judge Clark Douglas as he digs deep into the vaults to explore some of the exceptional but often overlooked scores of composer Elmer Bernstein; including selections from Some Came Running (1958), The Comancheros (1961), Summer and Smoke (1961), The Great Escape (1963), The Bridge at Remagen (1969), McQ (1974), Marie Ward (1985), The Three Amigos (1986), Rambling Rose (1991), Hoodlum (1997), Keeping the Faith (2000). He also pitches in reviews for the new films Role Models and Soul Men. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 258 - View from the Couch [11/12/08]

November 12,2008
Brent and Rochelle honor military personnel around the world, as they usher in yet another week of entertainment banter from the wilds of Canadia. This week: Protecting Barack Obama; no new reviews; Couch Entertainment updates on The Lone Ranger, Pirates 4, Captain America, The Smurfs; remembering Michael Crichton; animating The Wizard of Oz; Jack Black takes on Gulliver's Travels; Flick Swapping Exodus... not quite all the way through. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 257 - Forward Down Forward High Punch [11/10/08]

November 11,2008
Judges Dave Johnson, Erich Asperschlager, and Adam Arseneau return for another action packed adventure into the depths of video gaming. Pity Adam as he gets sucked even deeper into the World of Warcraft. Dave is enchanted by realm of Fable. Erich tries to calculate the value of cover price vs. hours of gaming played. The format battle rages into the holidays. And toughest final boss fights in gaming memory. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 256 - The Friday Filibuster [11/07/08]

November 07,2008
Dave and Mac welcome in Chief Justice Michael Stailey to discuss such weighty world matters as the dreaded Xbox "red ring of death"; covering Halloween in Salem, MA and Orlando, FL; the bizarre world of The Rug Cop and Executive Koala; breaking news on Reaper Season Two; death visits Prison Break; riding the wave of Supernatural; the long awaited arrival of Dr. Syn; life under President Mal Reynolds vs. President Jack Bauer; favorite man vs. dog moments; Harlan Ellison's on the phone; the floating vampire boy from Salem's Lot; and so much more. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 255 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

November 06,2008
It's Clark's "New and Recent Release" show, featuring selections from soundtracks and film scores that have just begun appearing on store shelves. Highlights include Quantum of Solace, Eagle Eye, Igor, Appaloosa, The Express, The Boys from Brazil, Boy on a Dolphin, Anna Lucasta, Species, Something the Lord Made, and The Traveling Executioner. He wraps up the show with a review of Angelina Jolie in Clint Eastwood's The Changeling. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 254 - View from the Couch [11/05/08]

November 05,2008
On the heels of a historic American election, Kent and Michelle pass along their congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama and his campaign staff. And to their U.S. listeners, "we hope the change and decisive leadership you need happens quickly." That being said, The Couch marches on, with entertainment news on Marvel, Batman, and Harry Potter; Michelle Flick Swaps Blades of Glory; and together they face the challenge of reviewing Pinky Dinky Doo. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 253 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Presidents)

November 04,2008
Judge Clark Douglas steps in to temper election day madness with his musical tribute to The Presidents both real and fictional. Score selections from Air Force One, Dave, Bulworth, Nixon, Mars Attacks, and more are spotlighted, alongside his reviews of W. and Pride and Glory. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 252 - The Friday Filibuster Halloween Special

October 31,2008
Dave and Mac celebrate the arrival of the holiday with The Friday Filibuster Special Halloween Special. From memorable holiday costumes and Karloff vs. Lugosi, to examining the best and worst hybrids of alien/horror, action/horror, comedy/horror, exploding sheep/goats/cows, total mind-fraks, and much more! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 251 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Halloween)

October 30,2008
Judge Clark Douglas provides you the perfect Hallow's Eve soundtrack with musical selections from Damien: Omen II, Candyman, The Fog, and more. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 250 - View from the Halloween Couch [10/29/08]

October 29,2008
Kent and Michelle are six feet under with their second annual Halloween special, as they explore the history of Halloween around the world, get holiday movie recommendations, and recall pop culture memories of tricks and treats past. Boo! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 249 - View from the Couch [10/22/08]

October 22,2008
A beaten and broken Kent leans on flu-recovering Michelle as they stumble their way through a review of Growing Up Wilderness, distractions from unruly demon dogs, bracing for another Saw film, the death of He-Man, initial reaction to Quantum of Solace, battling nose, ear, and back hair, and preparing for next week's Halloween special. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 248 - The Friday Filibuster [10/17/08]

October 17,2008
As Dave recovers from a whirlwind trip to NYC and a matinee performance of The Lion King on Broadway, they boys catch up with reviews for recent episodes of House, Ben 10, Fringe; Blu-ray reviews for The Incredible Hulk, The Happening, and Rob Zombie's Halloween; and exploring such geek-driven topics as messiest births, messiest deaths, and vehicles you'd like to drive. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 247 - View from the Couch [10/16/08]

October 16,2008
Kent and Michelle love Halloween. You wanna know how much Kent and Michelle love Halloween? Tune in and find out, as this Tae Kwan Do-adrenalized show ventures into such belt testing topics as trash talking dog breeds; fond remembrances of Hooked on Classics; reviewing 3-2-1 Penguins: Save the Planet; movie updates for Iron Man, Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Lethal Weapon, and Pirates of the Caribbean (the new trilogy?!); ABC re-envisions NBC's V; Pete's Dragon flies out of The Disney Vault; and a wealth of general domestic disharmony. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 246 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Paul Newman)

October 15,2008
Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Paul Newman with musical selections from some of his greatest films. He also reviews Ridley Scott's latest film Body of Lies. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 245 - Candy Bar Drive Thru (Nazi Gold)

October 13,2008
When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru! As our first season comes to an end, we bid farewell to the Drive Thru with a quartet of thrilling tales about hidden treasure, a vocational mix-up, the smartest guy we know, and Homecoming with the Funky Hunks of Hot Chicks High. Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 6: Nazi Gold was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Michael Stailey. For more information, or to subscribe to the show, visit us at: candybardrivethru.com Comments? Email us: feedback@candybardrivethru.com
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DVD Verdict 244 - Forward Down Forward High Punch (Premiere)

October 11,2008
A brand new home entertainment podcast focusing on the world of video gaming, from the legal team David Johnson, Erich Asperschlager, and Adam Arseneau. This is the first in our new Weekend Recess lineup, giving us the opportunity to present new material that falls just outside the film, television, and DVD realm. The premiere episode finds our heroes focusing on the power of Nintendo's Wii and its apparent domination of the current gaming market. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 243 - The Friday Filibuster [10/10/08]

October 10,2008
Dave and Mac welcome in Erich and Michael for some topical conversation on death of print media's coverage of home entertainment and the evolution of Blu-ray. But this is The Friday Filibuster and insightful journalism eventually succumbs to juvenile banality, with such riveting topics as testicle bashing, Punky Brewster strung out on uppers-coke-heroin, detoxing '80s sitcom memories, who would win in a drinking contest between Counselor Troi and Marion Ravenwood, and much more geek disturbing imagery.
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DVD Verdict 242 - View from the Couch [10/09/08]

October 09,2008
In a special vim and vigor episode, Kent and Michelle investigate White House Pets, Fall TV ratings thus far, a new take on Sherlock Holmes, Indiana Jones V (really?), Flick Swapping 30 Days of Night, ranting on vampire films, and exorcising Miss Piggy from your chi. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 241 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Michael Crichton)

October 07,2008
Judge Clark Douglas continues his musical exploration of authors whose work has made the jump to film. This week, Michael Crichton steps into the spotlight, followed by reviews of Appaloosa, Blindness, and How to Lose Friends and Alienate People. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.
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DVD Verdict 240 - Candy Bar Drive Thru (Letters from Martha)

October 06,2008
This week's vaguely disturbing episode includes: a masculine girlfriend, letters home from the American Revolution, a truly awful smell, and some unique funeral options. Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 5: Letters to Martha is a sketch comedy podcast written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson. For more information, or to subscribe to the show, visit us at candybardrivethru.com Comments? Email us: feedback@candybardrivethru.com
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DVD Verdict 239 - The Friday Filibuster [10/03/01]

October 03,2008
Dave and Mac are up to their (un)usual shenanigans: Reviews of Trailer Park of Terror and Friday the 13th: The Series, conveyances that hover, that fat kid from The Big Green and his vampiric destiny, the erotic joys of being handcuffed to AC Slater during Christmas, and more! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac
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DVD Verdict 238 - View from the Couch [10/01/08]

October 01,2008
Another week, another wild Canadian adventure. Kent and Michelle share way too much information about their respective feet. Michelle confronts with cat pee. Remembering the late Paul Newman, Flick Swapping Prince Caspian, superhero-infused Couch Entertainment News, pleading for contest entries, and much more. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 237 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Stephen King)

September 30,2008
Judge Clark Douglas continues his book-to-film series, spotlighting music from the movies of author Stephen King, plus a review of Spike Lee's Miracle at St. Anna.
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DVD Verdict 235 - Candy Bar Drive Thru (Vok gonGrog)

September 29,2008
When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru! This week, four thrilling tales from the Drive Thru: Joe and Horace come up with a dangerous way to pass the time, two friends do whatever it takes to get to a concert, a rookie teacher learns a lesson in discipline, and Chris runs over a deer. Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 4: Vok gonGrog was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Michael Stailey. For more information, or to subscribe to the show, visit us at: candybardrivethru.com Comments? Email us: feedback@candybardrivethru.com
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DVD Verdict 234 - The Friday Filibuster [09/26/08]

September 26,2008
The New England weather change has gifted Dave with a hack-a-palooza and premature show-jaculation, but healthy as a horse Mac picks up the slack with a review of the Coen Brothers' Burn After Reading and the PS2's Thrillville. Dave's excitement waxes for the more lowbrow Eagle Eye, Xbox 360's Rock Band 2 and Pure. Sneak previews of their reviews for NBC's Medium: Season Four and the Asian action flick The Rebel, starring 21 Jump Street's Dustin Nguyen. And what episode would be complete with ambush topics like giant snakes, chainsaws, worst sci-fi film vacation destinations, and more. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.
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DVD Verdict 233 - Cybill Shepherd

September 25,2008
Chief Justice Michael Stailey gets the rare opportunity to sit down with Cybill Shepherd to discuss the release of Cybill: Volume 1, Moonlighting, overcoming personal and professional odds, and not only persevering but thriving in a profession that doesn't care much for women over the age of 50. (32 min)
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DVD Verdict 232 - View from the Couch [09/24/08]

September 24,2008
Welcome to the world of Tae-Kwan Don't. Broken toes only serve to liven up the festivities as Kent and Michelle gather nuts for the coming Canadian winter; further explore the mystery of Jack the Rippper; cower at the thought of a film based on Disney's Tomorrowland; pick at Hillary Swank's recently discovered growth; watch Viggo Mortensen run over Gary Coleman on his way back to Middle Earth; and call upon Subtitutiary Locomotion to open the Disney Vault for Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.
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DVD Verdict 231 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tom Clancy)

September 23,2008
Join Judge Clark Douglas returns with the first in a multi-episode series exploring the music from film adaptations of popular novelists. This week, author Tom Clancy gets the spotlight, with score selections from The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears. And we cap of the hour with a trio of new theatrical reviews for Lakeview Terrace, Igor, and Ghost Town. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 230 - Candy Bar Drive Thru (Ace's Party)

September 22,2008
When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru! This week at the Drive Thru, a trio of tasty treats: Gail gives Brad some bad news, a high school principal is hired, and a young couple looks for a house. Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 3: Ace's Party" was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Melissa Hansen. For more information, or to subscribe to the show, visit us at: dvdverdict.com/podcast or candybardrivethru.com Comments? Email us: feedback@candybardrivethru.com
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DVD Verdict 229 - The Friday Filibuster [09/19/08]

September 19,2008
Our time challenged dynamic duo chime in with a belated review of Tropic Thunder and debunk the misinformed protests surrounding the film's treatment of the disabled. Fringe continues its downward spiral into bad sci-fi television. Prison Break is gearing up for some blowout action. Supernatural is back in the House. Mac gives the Iron Man DVD gets an early, spank-worthy review, complete with reader feedback. An advanced look at Friday the 13th: The Series on DVD. The hazards of do-it-yourself Stormtrooper costumes, using Willy Wonka's chocolate factory as a prison, and battling commie bastards on downhill skiis. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 228 - View from the Couch [09/17/08]

September 17,2008
While rewriting history, Kent and Michelle meander through the realms of misfit toy chewing dogs, Star Wars video games, good and bad book-to-film adaptations, big vs. small heads, Iron Man II and III news, personal boundaries and customer service nightmares, the 2008 acting prom king and queen, Flick Swapping Jack T. Ripper in Time after Time, and more Canuckian musings than you can shake a tuque at. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 227 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

September 16,2008
Join Judge Clark Douglas as he explores new and recent film score releases -- The First Olympics: Athens 1896, Burn After Reading, the SciFi Channel series Eureka, Towelhead, Masters of the Universe, El Sid -- followed by theatrical reviews for Burn After Reading and Righteous Kill. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 226 - Candy Bar Drive Thru (Spider Bite)

September 15,2008
When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru! In this week's jam-packed episode: There's a crisis at the Drive Thru, Ben finds out the results of his career aptitude test, Leonard Laskin interviews a famous Spanish director, Jerry runs into an old friend, and Eddie and Dan travel through time. Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 2: Spider Bite was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Kent Dixon.
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DVD Verdict 225 - The Friday Filibuster [09/12/08]

September 12,2008
Your favorite podcast devolves into "Friday Filibuster After Dark," as Dave and Mac welcome in Judge Erich Asperschlager and Chief Justice Michael Stailey for a detailed look at the premiere of JJ Abrams' Fringe, the difference between Harry and Henry Houdini, sultry Charlie Brown and dirty 'Nuts, My Little t-bagging Party, sexy educational DVDs, meanies and weenies, geriatric porn, favorite stupid SNL sketches (Greenhilly, Schweddy Balls, The Continental, Superhero Party), least intimidating super heroes (Aunt Man, Baby Boomerangutan, Bi-Polar Bear, Unpopular Proctologist), concept development for the new series Stinkor and Pigpen, and (frighteningly enough) much more. For your convenience, this episode is signed for the hearing impaired. Parental guidance is suggested. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 224 - View from the Couch [09/10/08]

September 10,2008
Sick children, new jobs, neutered pets, and overly enthusiastic hosts underscore this week's episode, which finds Kent's history less on "the people's car," Michelle's unique recounting of Spider-man's cinematic history and the Ghostbusters franchise, Flick Swapping The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and a call to share your favorite book-to-film adaptations. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 223 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Nicolas Cage)

September 09,2008
Join Judge Clark Douglas as he ventures into the wild and wacky world of actor Nicolas Cage, with music from Peggy Sue Got Married, Raising Arizona, The Rock, Snake Eyes, National Treasure, Matchstick Men, The Weather Man, The Wicker Man, and Ghost Rider. The night cap for this episode is a review of Cage's latest film Bangkok Dangerous. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 222 - Candy Bar Drive Thru (Series Premiere)

September 08,2008
When the school day's done, the fun has just begun at the sweetest place in town -- the Candy Bar Drive Thru! In this week's episode, Jeff confides in Keith, Pet Adoptions U.S.A. makes a special plea, a CEO hears an unusual marketing pitch, and we bid farewell to a beloved character. Candy Bar Drive Thru, Episode 1: HGH was written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with a special appearance by Mac McEntire. Comments? Email us: feedback@candybardrivethru.com
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DVD Verdict 221 - The Friday Filibuster [09/05/08]

September 05,2008
Sit back with Dave and Mac for another 30 min of geekdom that includes a glowing review of Prison Break's season premiere, a warmup to the premiere of House Season Five, the comedy of Brian Regan, favorite spoof film moments, memorable psychics, anti-climactic boss fights, and scrotum stabbing ninjas. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 220 - View from the Couch [09/03/08]

September 03,2008
A job searching Michelle ponders how the world celebrates Labor Day, while talking smack about comic book nerds, and that's just the start of this week's adventure. Kent pays tribute to the late Don LaFontaine. Sony offers a contest to win a walk-on role in Spider-man 4. Brett Ratner wants to direct Guitar Hero: The Movie, whose pitch sounds an awful lot like South Park's Guitar Queer-O. The Japanese hate The Dark Knight, calling it 'too dark.' Herbie crashes and burns after re-emerging from the Disney vault. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 219 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Lalo Schifrin)

September 02,2008
This week, Judge Clark Douglas presents a musical tribute to legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. From his iconic themes for Mission: Impossible and Mannix, to his work with Steve McQueen (The Cincinnati Kid, Bullit), Bruce Lee (Enter the Dragon), Paul Newman (Cool Hand Luke -- listen for the now familiar Eyewitness News theme), and Clint Eastwood (Magnum Force, Kelly's Heroes), and more obscurely engaging pieces from Tango, The Liquidator, and Return of the Marquis de Sade. To close out the show, Clark reviews Vin Diesel's latest celluloid train wreck Babylon AD and Don Cheadle's political thriller Traitor. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 218 - The Friday Filibuster [08/29/08]

August 29,2008
The Dave and Mac attack returns for another geek-filled installment of The Friday Filibuster. This week: A review of the Don Cheadle political thriller Traitor, a brief meeting of the Guy Pearce adoration society, rockin' killer crocs, remembering The Karate Kid cartoon, previewing a Bachelor Party in the Bungalow of the Damned, unique visions of Hell, if Predators ran the government, and more the FCC won't allow us to mention. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 217 - View from the Couch [08/28/08]

August 28,2008
In this episode, our dynamic duo pay a visit to Orangutan island to battle Bollywood's Hari Puttar, troublemaking Barenaked Ladies, Vin Diesel, and the Cloverfield monster. If that's not enough to grab your attention, how about a chance to win free stuff?!
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DVD Verdict 216 - A Little Nightmare Music

August 27,2008
Chief Justice Michael Stailey takes you on an audio journey through the worlds of The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, complete with insights, clips, music, and new interviews with the cast and crew of both films. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 215 - The Cast of Redbelt

August 26,2008
Chief Justice Michael Stailey sits down with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emily Mortimer, Alice Braga, Rodrigo Santoro, Ray Mancini, and Randy Couture to talk David Mamet, Ju Jitsu, life on an indie film set, and street fighting in kinky boots?! It's your chance to learn the story behind Redbelt. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 214 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Box Office Flops)

August 25,2008
In honor of the Olympics, Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to those who did not bring home the gold, by spotlighting great film music from Box Office flops. It's an hour-long odyssey that begins with Howard the Duck and ends with Gigli, with stops at Raise the Titanic, Hudson Hawk, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Cleopatra, Cutthroat Island, Gods and Generals, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Last Castle, and Loves Labors Lost. Clark wraps this week's show with a review of Rainn Wilson in The Rocker. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 213 - The Friday Filibuster [08/22/08]

August 22,2008
Old Man Winter comes early to New England, as Dave and Mac suffer August frost bite to bring you reviews of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (more painful than you could possibly imagine), The Shield: Season 6, Supernatural: Season 3, and Legend of the Lone Ranger. Hear Dave's brain melt as he attempts to recall the name of his favorite Klingon; wallow in overwhelmingly bizarre Willow references; and ponder the worst possible movie scenes to be sucked into. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 212 - View from the Couch [08/20/08]

August 20,2008
From deep within the Canadian wilderness comes a time traveling Kent and Michelle. Listen, as they offend trailer park denizens, detail recent home improvements, and explore Kent's celebrity crushes. Thrill to Connor and Emily's review of Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins and Kent's subsequent confusion. Laugh along with Couch Entertainment News and the 911 antics of "Shaya LeBoof." And fear Michelle's Flick Swap analysis of Robot Chicken: Star Wars. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 211 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Michael Kamen)

August 19,2008
Clark returns with a look back at the all too short career of composer Michael Kamen who passed away in November 2003 at the age of 55. From his film and television scores (Don Juan DeMarco, Brazil, The Winter Guest, From the Earth to the Moon, Band of Brothers, Lethal Weapon 3, Open Range, What Dreams May Come, and more) to his solo and collaborative symphonic compositions. And he wraps up this week's show with a review of Ben Stiller's Tropic Thunder. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 210 - The Friday Filibuster [08/15/08]

August 15,2008
This week's Dave and Mac "geek attack" focuses its energy on God of War II, Eureka: Season 2, Dexter: Season 2, Scorpion King 2, the upcoming movie adaptations of Street Fighter II and Prince of Persia, Orson Welles' Don Quixote, teen sitcoms that make no sense, beloved janitors, worst job in Star Wars' Imperial Fleet, Baby Prison Break vs. Baby A-Team, and Dave's new #1 cult classic DVD of all time -- Psycho Kickboxer. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 209 - View from the Couch [08/13/08]

August 13,2008
Kent and Michelle return with the first of a two-part, pre-camping extravaganza; featuring two guest experts' review of Jane Goodall's When Animals Talk, thrill to Couch Entertainment News, geek out with "Top 10 Star Wars Moments," watch (or listen) as Escape to Witch Mountain flies out of the Disney Vault only to go SPLAT, and get a sneak peek at next week's episode. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 208 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New Releases)

August 11,2008
Judge Clark Douglas returns with an armful of new and recent soundtrack releases, including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Tropic Thunder, Jerry Lewis' Way Way Out, Scorpio, Invaders from Mars, Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, Batman: Gotham Knight, and theatrical reviews for Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and Pineapple Express. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 207 - The Friday Filibuster [08/08/08]

August 08,2008
Judge Erich Asperschlager joins Dave and Mac to swanktastically discuss NBC's Fear Itself (which could also be called Masters of Horror: Season 3), AMC's Mad Men, the BBC's Spaced, MTV's American Mall, Showtime's Dexter, scenes from a mall, and Die Hard stunts that'll kill you in real life. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 206 - View from the Couch [08/07/08]

August 07,2008
We're a day late, but with good reason. A mystery host has taken over The Couch this week for an ailing Kent and, in addition to Couch Entertainment News and trivia, has brought along special guests including Jamie Bamber, Dule Hill, and Ray Bradbury! Damn, sounds like a Tonight Show lineup... thankfully minus the lame Jay Leno monologue. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 205 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Animal Films)

August 04,2008
Clark leaves the barn door open this week, as he explores music from memorable live action films -- Cats & Dogs, Homeward Bound, Black Beauty, and more. Tune in for the music and stay for his reviews of Step Brothers and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 204 - The Friday Filibuster [08/01/08]

August 01,2008
Dave and Mac tighten your lug nuts with news of NASCAR romance novels, the pitiful state of theatrical comedy, characters who mysteriously disappear from television series, overlooked loathsome villains, and more. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 203 - View from the Couch [07/30/08]

July 30,2008
Kent and Michelle split on their reactions to The Dark Knight; review Sesame Street: Count on Sports amidst a live dog fight; explore a wealth of Couch Entertainment News; and fight back tears to Flick-swap with the Schwanker. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 202 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Comic Book Movies)

July 29,2008
In honor of the San Diego Comic Con, Clark focuses this week's show on music from films based on comic books. Plus, his theatrical reviews for X-Files: I Want to Believe and Step Brothers. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 201 - The Friday Filibuster [07/25/08]

Dave geeks out over The Dark Knight and drools over the possibilities for a third film. A quick rundown of upcoming DVD releases for july 29. And who wins in a death match between Batman and Blade, Batman and Darth Vader, or movie alien vs. movie alien. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 200 - View from the Couch [07/23/08]

July 23,2008
It's a celebration extravaganza, as Kent and Michelle celebrate VFTC's first birthday with a double sized show and extra helpings of superhero movie news, Emmy nominees, listener voice mails, and the return of Flick Swap. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 199 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Legend of the Batman)

July 21,2008
This week, Clark explores the musical legend of the cinematic Caped Crusader, from Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's Batman through Chris Nolan, Hans Zimmer, and James Newton Howard's The Dark Knight. He also offers up reviews of The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia! Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 198 - The Friday Filibuster [07/18/08]

July 18,2008
Erich drops in for E3 video game news and such equally important and weighty topics as what M.O.D.O.K. stands for, the joys of riding a forklift over a giant mountain of cash, '80s anti-drug commercials, and cumulative Dark Knight fanboy orgasm. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 197 - View from the Couch [07/16/08]

July 16,2008
Kent flies solo this week, throwing a baby shower for Brad and Angie's twins, with gifts that include a review of Kenny the Shark: Vol. 3, Couch Entertainment News, and a trip inside the Disney Vault to find young Kurt Russell in The Computer That Wore Tennis Shoes. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 196 - Bullet Penetration (an original podplay)

July 15,2008
Octode Rectifier Productions returns with a follow up to their much heralded debut, the original pod play Prombies. This time, the adventure takes us back to the glory days of '80s action picks, loaded with gun play, impossible odds, and villains bent on world domination for no particular reason. Ladies and gentlemen, DVD Verdict proudly presents... Bullet Penetration, written and directed by David Johnson. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 195 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Elmer Bernstein rejected)

July 14,2008
Some of the greatest scores you'll ever hear are ones that never made it into the final cut of the film. This week, Judge Clark Douglas takes a look back at rejected Elmer Bernstein compositions for The Scarlet Letter, The Journey of Natty Gann, and Gangs of New York; as well as offering up his reviews for Journey to the Center of the Earth and Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 194 - The Friday Filibuster [07/11/08]

July 11,2008
This week the boys get freaky and geeky with zombie diaries, dead cats, Shatner the prophet, and James McAvoy: America's favorite new action hero. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 193 - View from the Couch [07/09/08]

July 09,2008
It's an oddly anthropomorphic week, as Kent and Michelle muddle their way through the complexities of Asian bear mating rituals, the hype surrounding Chris Nolan's nocturnal flying rodent, and a joyride in a previously enjoyed Volkswagen from Disney Vault. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 192 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Will Smith)

July 08,2008
This week, join Clark as he explores the diversity of music composed for the films of Will Smith; from Six Degrees of Separation through Hancock, which he also reviews. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 191 - The Friday Filibuster [07/04/08]

July 04,2008
Judge Erich Asperschlager is the DH this week for Mac as he and Dave kill thirty minutes talking about fireworks, why America is so f-ing awesome, the genius of Pixar and how Randy Quaid is the secret to saving the world. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 190 - View from the Couch [07/02/08]

July 02,2008
Kent and Michelle celebrate all things Canadian in this special Canada Day episode. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 189 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Robots)

June 30,2008
Judge Clark Douglas pays musical tribute to the great robots of cinema, featuring score clips from the obvious (such as Robocop) to the obscure (Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey) and everything in between. He also offers up his reviews of WALL-E and Wanted. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 188 - The Friday Filibuster [06/27/08]

June 27,2008
Suffer through this week's Friday Filibuster, along with Dave, who battles the malicious will of a hot dog he had for dinner, and a thoroughly fatigued Mac, barely holding it together after a hard-hitting week of small town journalism. Oh and the show? The usual nonsense: crossdressing, man-eating gobs of goo, Trekkie fetish fantasies, Corey Haim's adolescent wardrobe. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 187 - View from the Couch [06/25/08]

June 25,2008
Coming direct from the family bathroom, Kent and Michelle bring us a history of Canadian oil production and its environment impact, Celebrity Death News, and a special listener request opens The Disney Vault on The Cat From Outer Space. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 186 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hidden Gems)

June 23,2008
Clark does a little digging on this week's episode of The Sounds and Sights of Cinema, unearthing many hidden musical gems from film scores that may have escaped your notice. He also reviews this past weekend's releases Get Smart and The Love Guru. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 185 - The Friday Filibuster [06/20/08]

June 20,2008
A new theme song welcomes in Dave and Mac's latest 30 min adventure. This week, the boys chew on The Incredible Hulk, Wanted, the midseason finale of Battlestar Galactica, Gingerbread 2: The Passion of the Crust, Pakistani slasher films, possessed hairpieces, and more. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 184 - View from the Couch [06/18/08]

June 18,2008
Join us in celebrating Michelle's 35th birthday, with food poisoning, frequent studio interruptions, a review of the Dean Cain family film Ace of Hearts, an update on the Iron Man sequel, debunking Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and discovering Nic Cage hiding in The Disney Vault. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 183 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Newton Howard and M. Night Shyamalan)

June 16,2008
On this week's musical journey, Clark explores the work of composer James Newton Howard for the films of director M. Night Shyamalan. He also presents theatrical reviews for Night's latest film The Happening and its box office competition The Incredible Hulk. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 182 - The Friday Filibuster [06/13/08]

June 13,2008
Dave is bleary-eyed from a Ninja Gaiden II marathon but summons the energy to join Mac for a look at the 2008 Roller Derby championships, a newbie's entrance into the world of Dr. House, the difference between Middle Eastern nationalities, midget exploitation, bizarre movie-themed restaurants, talking animals you wish would shut the hell up, and so much more guaranteed to offend someone. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 181 - View from the Couch [06/11/08]

June 11,2008
Kent and Michelle return to battle rogue children, dog urine, and moles, while tackling such topics as naming your kids after movie characters, Ballroom Bootcamp, and remaking Highlander, as Peter Ustinov emerges from The Disney Vault as Blackbeard's Ghost. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 180 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

June 10,2008
It's the SSC monthly new music show. This week, Clark shares cuts from film scores for Speed Racer, The Promotion, Definitely, Maybe, P.S. I Love You, Sudden Impact, The Accidental Tourist, The Ice Pirates, The Abandoned, Standard Operating Procedure, and Kung Fu Panda, which he also provides a theatrical review for. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 179 - The Friday Filibuster [06/06/08]

June 06,2008
Howdy! Dave and Mac unleash the rodeo edition of The Friday Filibuster with nipple coverups, milfs, Ninja Gaiden II, Winnebagos in space, Ben 10: Alien Force, boat explosions, and a round of everyone's favorite movie game "Annoying or Not Annoying." Enjoy(ing)!
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DVD Verdict 178 - View from the Couch [06/04/08]

June 04,2008
Meanwhile, in another country, Kent and Michelle get their guilt on with a review of The Jeff Corwin Experience, Couch Entertainment News, and Mary Poppins breaks out of The Disney Vault. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 177 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tribute to Sydney Pollack)

June 02,2008
Clark pays tribute to the late Sydney Pollack by featuring film score selections to such films as The Yakuza, Three Days of the Condor, The Firm, and more. He also reviews the new Liv Tyler/Scott Speedman thriller, The Strangers. Enjoy!
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TV Verdict 176 - Lost Season 4 Post-Mortem

May 30,2008
Join Judge Dave Johnson, Adam Arseneau, and Erich Asperschlager as the dissect, discuss, and debate the season finale and entire fourth season of Lost. Hows does one move an entire island? Is Claire really dead? Can Ben continue to stay one step ahead of Charles Widmore? What does the two remaining 16 episode seasons hold for our heroes and their nemeses? And can you truly wait until January for more episodes? Enquiring minds want to know!
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DVD Verdict 175 - The Friday Filibuster [05/30/08]

May 30,2008
Dave and Mac go toe-to-toe with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, preview A&E's remake of The Andromeda Strain, the Blu-ray box set of Rambo, disturbing scenes with cheesy special effects, and favorite Indy knockoffs -- anyone remember Tales of the Gold Monkey? Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 174 - View from the Couch [05/28/08]

May 28,2008
Kent and Michelle emerge from a week-long hiatus with a demon beagle puppy, naked brothers and their creepy family members, Couch Entertainment News, and a trip inside The Disney Vault for The Parent Trap. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 173 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Indiana Jones Spectacular)

May 26,2008
Doctor Jones is back and Clark devotes the entire show this week to the memorable music John Williams composed for the entire Indiana Jones franchise. And he caps it off with his review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 172 - The Friday Filibuster [05/23/08]

May 23,2008
Fire up the barbeque and break out the Uranus Milk, as Dave and Mac welcome in the summer with reviews of Prince Caspian and the season finale of The Simpsons. Mac's PS2 is on the fritz, but Dave marshals on with Grand Theft Auto IV and Advance Wars. Mac previews his review of the Swedish action flick Storm. Dave takes a bullet for the team with his review of the Italian, middle-aged, sex fest The Beast in Space. Worst James Bond villain accessories. Incredibly intelligent cartoon dogs. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
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DVD Verdict 171 - Entertainment Docket for May 20

May 20,2008
Chief Justice Michael Stailey returns with a 10-minute look at what else is new on DVD this week, the remaining TV season finales, early reaction to Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, high profiles comic book releases, and a preview of our upcoming interview with Julie Benz (Dexter). Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 170 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

May 19,2008
Clark peruses new film score releases for Prince Caspian, Iron Man, Nim's Island, The Stuntmen, An Unmarried Woman, Cloverfield, the television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and more. He also shares great disdain in his review of the new film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 169 - The Friday Filibuster [05/16/08]

May 16,2008
Another week, another 30 mins of entertainment banality from Dave and Mac. This week, Mac reviews Speed Racer in IMAX, Dave gives props to Supernatural Season Three, an update on Battlestar Galactica, a rundown of DVD releases for May 20, and in depth discussions on unconventional vampire deaths, super nerds, entrails of a dead Tauntaun, and memorable executions. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 168 - View from the Couch [05/14/08]

May 14,2008
Happy Couchentine's Day! (That thin Canadian air has them inventing new holidays and causing short-term memory loss.) After offending both the French and soccer fans, Kent and Michelle dive into a review of Meerkat Manor: Season 2; explore this week's Couch Entertainment News, including a reboot of the legendary '70s kids show The Electric Company; and open the Disney Vault for The Absent-Minded Professor. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 167 - Entertainment Docket for May 13

May 13,2008
This week, Chief Justice Michael Stailey answers the question on whether its worth investing in the new Indiana Jones box set, or stay with the 2003 release; runs down the list of network season finales; provides a mini review of Speed Racer; previews the release of Chris Claremont's GENEXT #1; and prepares you for a week's worth of film, television, DVDs, and comics in 10 minutes or less. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 166 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Robert Zemeckis & Alan Silvestri)

May 12,2008
This week, Judge Clark Douglas shares music from the films of Robert Zemeckis, as created by composer Alan Silvestri -- Cast Away, Polar Express, Back to the Future, Beowulf, and much more! Clark also reviews the new theatrical releases of David Mamet's Redbelt and The Wachowski Brothers' Speed Racer. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 165 - The Friday Filibuster [05/09/08]

May 09,2008
It's the first (actually second) Filibuster for May and the boys are geared up for taking on Iron Man, favorite Sean Connery Bond performances, poor bad guy planning, disgusting drinks, and worst superhero movies to date. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 164 - View from the Couch [05/07/08]

May 07,2008
This week finds Kent and Michelle building backyard habitats with Animal Planet; talking Iron Man and the future of Marvel Comics' movie empire; expressing trepidation for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; opening The Disney Vault on Swiss Family Robinson; and more trivia. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 163 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Joe Dante & Jerry Goldsmith)

May 05,2008
Judge Clark Douglas continues his director/composer collaboration series with a look at the partnership between Joe Dante and Jerry Goldsmith, including Gremlins, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Matinee, and more. His film reviews this week feature Jon Favreau's Iron Man and Tina Fey's Baby Mama. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 162 - 2008 Summer Movie Preview

May 03,2008
Chief Justice Michael Stailey welcomes in Adam Arseneau, Erich Asperschlager, Ryan Keefer, and Chris Kulik to breakdown and discuss the Summer Movie lineup from Iron Man through Labor Day weekend. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 161 - The Friday Filibuster [05/02/08]

May 02,2008
Critical Nerd Mass is reached, as Dave and Mac take a look back at BSG "Escape Velocity," classic Tom Baker Doctor Who, bad Grizzly Bear movies, mixing your movie icons, unbelievable Bond action sequences, the best onscreen trash talkers, and movie heroes you don't want saving you. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 160 - View from the Couch [04/30/08]

April 30,2008
Demon dog asthma is just the tip of the iceberg for this train wreck of an episode in which Kent and Michelle introduce the Blackberry Cuff, discuss Couch Entertainment News, plan a movie to bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments, preview the traveling Harry Potter exhibition, review Meteor and the Monster Trucks: Volume 3, and open the Disney Vault to examine Tommy Kirk in The Shaggy Dog. Just remember, "Blame and Shame are their Game." Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 159 - Entertainment Docket for Apr 28

April 28,2008
Chief Justice Michael Stailey continues the challenge to bring you a full week's worth of DVD, Television, Film, and now Comic Book entertainment in 10 minutes or less. Highlights include The Golden Compass on DVD and Blu-ray; Tom Welling directs and alternate reality tale on Smallville; Jon Favreau's Iron Man kicks off the summer movie season; and DC Comics ushers in a new era with DC UNIVERSE ZERO. As Kevin Smith would say "Have a week." Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 158 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Steven Spielberg & John Williams)

April 28,2008
Judge Clark Douglas continues his multi-episode series featuring classic director/composer collaborations throughout the years. This week's spotlight falls on the legendary team of John Williams and Steven Spielberg. While there's more music than he can possibly share in one sitting, Clark focuses on highlights from their earliest work on Sugarland Express and Jaws through more recent films Catch Me If You Can and Munich. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 157 - The Friday Filibuster [04/25/08]

April 25,2008
The beautiful Northeast weather brings out the inner geek in Dave and Mac as they discuss unanswered Battlestar Galactica questions, the so-so start to Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion event, killing time with Crackdown for the Xbox 360, and just what is the "Guatemalan Handshake." Meanwhile, on the movie front, Mac justifies his disappointment in Cloverfield, Dave drools over the toddler-tossing, Hong Kong action flick Flash Point, and this week's Ambush Topic highlights include baseball films, unorthodox fist fights, and movie-inspired toys recalled for safety hazards. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 156 - View from the Couch [04/23/08]

April 23,2008
Henry the studio lackey joins the team, as Kent and Michelle bring us a review of Genius Products' ToddWorld: Making New Friends and Couch Entertainment News. Meanwhile, Darby O'Gill escapes from The Disney Vault (much to the relief of our dynamic duo), and Michelle rants against the dumbness of leprechauns, Battlestar Galactica, Lost, and The X-Files. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 155 - Entertainment Docket for Apr 22

April 22,2008
Chief Justice Michael Stailey debuts his weekly experiment -- taking 10 minutes to encapsulate what you can expect to find on DVD, TV, and in Theatres this week. Highlights include the DVD release of Cloverfield, the much anticipated return of ABC's Lost, and a quick preview of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 154 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tim Burton & Danny Elfman)

April 21,2008
Judge Clark Douglas begins a multi-episode arc featuring classic director/composer collaborations throughout the years. This week's spotlight falls on the dynamic duo of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure through Corpse Bride. In addition, Clark gives a mixed review to the Apatow players' Forgetting Sarah Marshall and 10 reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on the Al Pacino thriller 88 Minutes. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 153 - The Friday Filibuster presents... The 2008 Taggie Awards

April 18,2008
In this very special episode, Dave and Mac host the first (and possibly last) ever awards show to honor the best and worst in movie taglines -- THE TAGGIES. "Whoever wins... we lose." Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 152 - View from the Couch [04/16/08]

April 16,2008
This week Kent and Michelle bring us DVD reviews for The Big Comfy Couch: Upside Down Clown and TLC's What Not to Wear: Mom Makeovers; Couch Entertainment News headlines; and a trip inside The Disney Vault to explore the depths of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 151 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Charlton Heston)

April 14,2008
Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Charlton Heston by featuring film score selections from The Ten Commandments, A Touch of Evil, Ben Hur, The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Omega Man, Soylent Green, and more. Also featured this week are theatrical reviews for George Clooney's slapstick-inspired Leatherheads and Zak Penn's somewhat disappointing poker comedy The Grand. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 150 - The Friday Filibuster [04/11/08]

April 11,2008
Hopped up on caffeine, Dave and Mac celebrate 50 episodes of The Friday Filibuster by sinking their critical fangs into the new season of Battlestar Galactica, Alien Nation, Predator on Blu-ray, the misery that is the new Alien vs. Predator franchise, characters you'd love to invite over for game night, fat guys who defy the law of gravity, and more. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 149 - View from the Couch [04/09/08]

April 09,2008
A flucorist is needed as illness has once again descended upon the Dixon household, along with more snow. But being the entertainment survivalists they are, Kent and Michelle marshal on to bring you the inside story on the life of author Ian Fleming, review Animal Planet's new DVD Growing Up Wildcats, hash through Couch Entertainment News headlines, open The Disney Vault to examine classic live-action films of the past, and unveil enhanced Weekly Trivia now with prizes. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 148 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

April 07,2008
This week, Judge Clark Douglas explores new and recent film score releases from the past month, including Randy Newman's Leatherheads, John Powell's Horton Hears a Who, Elmer Bernstein's classic Heavy Metal, and much more. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 147 - The Friday Filibuster [04/04/08]

April 04,2008
There's still snow in New England, but it hasn't damped the spirit of our intrepid podcasters, Dave, Mac, and Erich. The boys talk the return of prime-time comedies; great video game collateral damage; listener feedback; upcoming reviews including Human Giant: Season One, The Magic Blade, and the freaky French horror of Inside; April 08 DVD releases; and wicked cool Ambush Topics such as Evil psychics, Baseball moments in non-baseball films, and Action figures that don't exist... for good reason. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 146 - View from the Couch [04/02/08]

April 02,2008
Sacrificing the Oilers game and their son's 6th birthday while fighting off attacks from Sid the demon beagle, Kent and Michelle marshall on to bring you a Flick Swap review of V: The Mini-Series, listener feedback that gives Michelle the power to interrupt at any time, headlines from the Couch Entertainment Newsdesk, and preview a new Disney-themed segment for next week's show. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 145 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Richard Widmark)

April 01,2008
Judge Clark Douglas returns with a musical tribute to the late actor Richard Widmark, as well as reviews of film Stop Loss and 21.
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DVD Verdict 144 - The Friday Filibuster [03/28/08]

March 28,2008
Mac returns from London as Euro-trash, a Jack the Ripper scholar, and confounded by British television. The boys mourn the death of CBS' Jericho, preview next week's release of Sweeney Todd, recall steroid enhanced cartoon characters, detail painful deaths from the Indiana Jones franchise, and ponder new TV-inspired breakfast cereals. Trust me, this will go down as one of the best Ambush Topic segments ever. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 143 - View from the Couch [03/26/08]

March 26,2008
Kent and Michelle welcome in son Connor who is suffering from a post-Easter flu, as they respond to listener feedback; try to Flick Swap 8 Seconds except Blockbuster wouldn't cooperate, so they tackle Pretty Woman instead; another edition of Couch Entertainment News exploring the disturbing trend of remaking '80s horror films; and GI Joe trivia. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 142 - The Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Series Premiere)

March 25,2008
We proudly welcome Judge Clark Douglas' hour-long Sounds and Sights of Cinema to the Verdict family. A longtime favorite of radio listeners and movie music lovers in Georgia, each episode features a collection of themed film score and soundtrack selections. This week: Music from the films of director Oliver Stone. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 141 - The Friday Filibuster [03/21/08]

March 21,2008
Judges Erich Asperschlager and Adam Arseneau join Dave for a balls out discussion of videogame film adaptations, movie genres that should never be parodied, and how soon is too soon to relaunch a film franchise. Don't worry, we have our lawyers on speed dial. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 140 - View from the Couch [03/19/08]

March 19,2008
Kent and Michelle welcome in Spring with TV trivia, a Flash Gordon Flick Swap review, bad karaoke memories, Couch Entertainment News, and much more. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 139 - The Friday Filibuster [03/14/08]

March 14,2008
Today's drink special is Shemp Cocktail, thanks to a brand spanking new episode of The Friday Filibuster in which Judge Erich Asperschlager and Chief Justice Michael Stailey attempt to fill the shoes of the vacationing Mac McEntire. It's a valiant effort, covering such topics as Warner Bros.' plans for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, salvaging the 2007-08 television season, Erich's take on Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited, and a unique game of Ambush Topics. Trust me, you'll appreciate Mac's return.
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DVD Verdict 138 - View from the Couch [03/12/08]

March 12,2008
Join caffeine-free Michelle as she and Kent waste a half hour of your day with such riveting content as... a review of Bambi II: The Buck Stops Here, this week's Couch Entertainment News, the 3D revolution enters the realm of animation, Kent's brush with celebrity greatness, NBC brings horror television to the Dixon's backyard, a class participation assignment, and much more. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 137 - The Friday Filibuster [03/07/08]

March 07,2008
Shut yo mouth! It's a very special episode, the boys leave nothing to waste. An embarrassing case of premature torch passing kicks off a head first dive into the down and dirty world of Roller Derby; before exploring the breakneck pace of the new-improved Lost; giving The State the shaft; the cast of Firefly taking on The Sands of Oblivion; fondly remembering Hot Sunday's caffeine pill addictions and alien puppet interventions; defending the great Craig Bierko; and Dave's irrational hatred of fake British accents. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 136 - View from the Couch [03/05/08]

March 05,2008
The germ-free team of Kent and Michelle return from a week of quarantine to answer the burning question, "How does Yoda roll?" Other hot topics include Orlando Bloom goes to war, the premiere of Couch Entertainment News, the downside of knowing too much about upcoming movies, why Blu-ray is not the best way to go for high definition, SAG-ing our way to another potential industry strike, and the return of the asthma-suffering Demon Beagle. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 135 - The Friday Filibuster [02/29/08]

February 29,2008
Verdict podcasting at its finest... so to speak. The boys are back to rock 30 minutes of your world with more Jericho musings, plugging the launch of TV Verdict, great moments from The Coreys, what happens when musical instruments meet body fluids, favorite half men/half fish, and Dave bears his soul on a secret sensitive past. It's a very special episode of The Friday Filibuster. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 134 - The Friday Filibuster [02/22/08]

February 22,2008
This week, Dave and Mac ponder the terror of Torgo's knees, Schwarzenegger's gravity defying stunts, Justice League: The New Frontier, KARATE KID action figure playsets, the Jericho conspiracy, butt ugly STAR WARS characters, and much much more. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 133 - View from the Couch [02/20/08]

February 20,2008
Spring has begun to rear its head in Edmonton, as beavers die on the riverbanks and the show goes commando 'Friday Filibuster' style. This week, an Empire Strikes Back trivia question; Kent mourns the death of HD DVD and foolishly dreams of a day when Sony will replace HD equipment and titles with Blu-ray equivalents. Hahahahaha... silly boy; the long delayed Jay Jay's Wing-Wigglin' Mystery review lands; Flick Swap ventures into Rob Reiner's Rumor Has It; and Knight Rider returns to TV. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 132 - The Friday Filibuster [02/15/08]

February 15,2008
Dave and Mac sift through another week of entertainment mud and minerals: TiVos with a mind of their own; Older system super-hero video game reviews; Disturbing full Power Rangers immersion; Ultimate guy fantasies; and The most disgusting things coughed up by a film or television characters, just to name a few. They've raised talking out of your butt to an art form. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 131 - View from the Couch [02/13/08]

February 13,2008
Kent and Michelle are back, motors running and raring to go. After all, it is Valentine's Day on Thursday and they're in the mood for love. This week: Update on the end of the Writer's Strike; The death of Roy Scheider; Trivia; The death of Flick Swap?!; Review of Shout! Factory's upcoming release of the Toon Disney series PUCCA; Quick thoughts on "76 Romantic Films for Guys and Girls"; and their own exciting Valentine's plans. Enjoy!
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DVD Verdict 130 - The Friday Filibuster [02/08/08]

February 08,2008
Wanna know what movies should be made into theme park rides? Or what films feature the best death by choking scenes? Or what Scott Baio has to do with Spider-man, Roller Derby, Larry David, and unintentionally sleazy DVD titles? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's Friday Filibuster with Dave and Mac. Enjoy!
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