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My work has appeared at El Bicho's Hive, BlogCritics.org, FilmRadar.com, Comic2Film.com, Film School Rejects, and The OC Weekly. Have also worked in different stages of production on a number of low budget projects.
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The cult classic is presented with some outstanding bonus features.
No one was more surprised than myself that I enjoyed the film
Man Hunt is best suited for fans of 1940s films because it may not hold the attention or interest of a modern-day audience.
Avoids the pitfalls of corniness and cliche many of her peers stumble into while blinded by bliss or rage.
"A good old fashioned fusion statement."
This found footage presents The Moodies at their peak.
I highly recommend people experience this film.
Much like a brief love affair, it makes you sorry there wasn't more, but so glad to have gotten what you did.
The four-disc set presents their audio autobiography.
Cowan presents their shared experience and a seemingly balanced assessment of Thompson the man behind the myth
These DVDs are nice to own, but nowhere near as good as they could be for a devoted collector.
Worth owning, but not double-dipping.
An over-the-top, frenetic, action-packed movie, but those looking for more substance will be disappointed.
I do my best to survive Day Two of Coachella 2009
The conflict increases as Dexter and the writers juggle his secrets.
The live album presents an outstanding set from the Tennessee music festival
Both volumes are worth owning for superhero/comic book fans.
I would never watch these two specials again nor recommend them, not even a rental.
So well layered in sounds that it's hard to imagine not finding something new with each listen.
A look at the band's that played at the festival's first day.
Clouzot creates a suspenseful and intriguing thriller from a situation that has no outside protagonist.
The 17 classic animated shorts have been remastered.
The visuals are so impressive I recommend a rental with the sound off.
Awesome cover band with a great concept.
Warner Brothers collects their first franchise run with Batman.
The ten-disc set is an investment but well worth the price for mystery fans.
Start your Best Blu-ray of 2009 list with this Disney classic.
The creative team is still going strong.
The behind-the-scenes peek behind the restaurant doors is fascinating and eye-opening.
Not just a collection of great music; it's an audio history book.
Very likely to be the action film on my 2009 Top-Ten list.
Putting Saints on Blu-ray is like putting a great dress on an ugly woman.
Hard to limit it to ten, here are a number of films that Academy wrongly awarded "Best Picture."
The one that started the franchise does make the most of high definition.
He's a serial killer, and he's the good guy.
Two enjoyable sports-themed "Peanuts" specials come to DVD.
A funny comedy special, best watched with as many friends as possible.
Perfect for Marvel Comics fans.
A look back at the year's low lights.
PBS presents upcoming programming at the Television Critics Association.
Jeff Goldblum's performance makes up for the film's flaws.
There are lessons to be learned for anyone who goes "Into The Wild."
It may work for hardcore X-philes, but I found "I Want To Believe" unsatisfying.
This season reveals how the Oceanic Six get off the island.
Stephen Colbert's Christmas special spoof is a disappointment.
The 2009 Matrix 6-String is demonstrated at SEMA 2008
A couple of recipes and a brief history of the product.
This new version of "High and Low" vastly improves upon its previous release.
Bloggers fail to exhibit mental toughness during 2008 Olympics.
Quite possibly the best album of 2008.
The two releases provide a thorough look at the artist known as E.
America's future looks bleak if these contestants are any indication.
If you don't own Raiders on DVD, be sure to get it. If you already have it, the new material isn't even worth a rental.
It provides many laughs and will allow its owner a feeling of smug superiority over those who don't get the jokes.
Sure to be enjoyed by some classic rock fans, yet others might be too distracted by all the homages
Recommended only for hardcore animation enthusiasts and very young children who haven't formed discerning tastes yet.
A great find, presenting the band in their prime, and a good look back at early television.
They are creating music that is fun to listen to at parties.
One of the best series from the '60s makes its way to DVD
For those who have an interest in studying the art of film, Klein teaches a great deal in both his successes and failures.
Only die-hard Sinatra completists and fans of old Hollywood movies will be interested.
C-SPAN provides political convention coverage
While not as funny as the television series, the new film has enough laughs and action to make up for the script problems.
A great introduction into Eastern philosophies and will offer many paths for further investigation.
El Bicho shows Maxim magazine what a album review looks like.
Robert Zemeckis' retelling of the classic poem is a feast for the senses and provides great behind-the-scenes footage.
With this list, I chose to attempt to showcase the breadth of the honorees. Having the list reduced to ten means a great many titles are left out.
The very funny Comedy Central is now available in its entirety
All 138 episodes have been remastered, but the extras are what really make the set stand out.
Star Trek:TOS is remastered and enhanced with new special effects
A look ahead at the current week in television.
Ten scary movies for the holiday
The series contains well-written storylines, great performances and intriguing cases.
A very fine film and it outdoes a lot of films twice its size and budget.
One of those special times when a great band has an unbelievable performance
The Special Feature documentary "Requiem and Rebirth: Superman Lives!" makes this DVD worth the purchase price.
The DVD is not a bare necessity for your video library, but it's very close.
Setting aside the plot holes that come with the gory horror genre, Return To House On Haunted Hill isn't too bad.
Scooby-Doo makes a wonderful return to the classic episode format.
Worth a rentaa, but since there are no noteworthy special features, I can't recommend buying the DVD.
Vol. 3 unfortunately continues Warner Home Video's trend of upsetting the adult collector.
Great songs with beautiful and thoughtful lyrics sung with heart and soul.
There's no gray on The Streets Of San Francisco when it comes to putting away a criminal.
A great way to introduce kids to the classic B-movies of the fifties
A good look at the music left behind in the wake of their supernova career.
A wide gamut of genres and quality
A fun look back at a moment in the man's career when he was on top of the world and on the cutting edge of breaking down musical dividers.
What America needs now are artists like Fogerty was 40 years ago.
The Food of the Gods knowingly has its tongue placed firmly and lovingly in its cheek for all to see.
An overview at the upcoming week in television.
If you love crime drama like I do, give it a try.
It's scary how bad this is.
When it's all over, you don't come away from the film feeling that it worked.
A nice little slice out of time from the 1970s involving stock cars, beer drinking, and short shorts
A typical summer repeat of the show draws almost 11 million viewers, making it a top-ten show in repeats! What draws everyone?
For those that like their comedy silly, Bosom Buddies was one the funniest television series of the '80s.
A good film for those late nights when the moon is shining bright and your groovy ghoulie girly is in your arms.
While you can't go wrong buying these individual best-of sets, the purist in me wins out and suggests you hold out for the entire season.
A good collection of music created by some of the best composers the world of cinema has ever heard,
A very good mix and a great introduction to the band.
Commando rises above your typical '80s action film.
The funny legal drama or the serious legal comedy present another season on DVD
A film so tactless it diminished the entire medium.
Is The Graduate still meaningful? Maybe more than ever.
This film is a perfect representation of the '80s and is silly fun. If you loved it then, you will probably still like it now, especially the music.
The City of Violence was exciting when the fight was on.
The strength of In the Valley of Elah is that, although it is a compelling mystery, Haggis is also able to examine larger ideas and themes about the complete costs of war.
Wall Street was Oliver Stone at his best.
Seth MacFarlane and the gang bring the Griffin clan to the Windy City for a live performance
A fun movie but I'm glad I didn't pay ten bucks to see it in the theater.
It leaves fans, myself included, selfishly wanting more time and adventures with the character, but content with the notion it's good to go out on top.
A perfect showcase of the way it was when Elvis' Las Vegas show was fresh and new.
A stirring gospel set from an unusual source
While I enjoyed watching this season of Bones, there wasn't enough to make me sit through the show again, so I wouldn't buy the DVD collection.
Ocean's Deadliest does a very good job of making science interesting and entertaining
Anyone with an ear for jazz will enjoy this CD as it ranges the jazz spectrum.
A disappointing version of Tom Hanks "Big" without the insight.
A great biography about a regular guy.
To hear Charles Mingus along with the Eric Dolphy playing alongside can only be explained in one word, "awesome."
The episodes, while funny, don't tend to leave me wanting more.
One of the first stars of animation gets a stellar set to commemorate him.
The show strikes a great balance between comedic soap opera and poignant family drama, which is executed to perfection by a brilliant cast.
If you loved the season, it will be a necessary addition to your collection
Throughout this CD we get a chance to hear Johnny Cash on stage at his best
For anyone interested in playing guitar they should pick this Legacy Edition and just listen, watch, and learn.
Die-hard fans and very young children will enjoy The Legendary Super Powers Show.
As a staunch advocate of the original four, I am pleasantly surprised to find just how much I enjoyed this second installment of the KISSOLOGY series
This DVD has some of the most beautiful artwork the world will ever see, that's if the world can stay awake long enough.
This sequel adds all the wrong things.
A greatly entertaining film packed with awesome fight scenes.
A good sample of why at this stage in his career Elvis was truly the king of entertainers
A remake that does the original proud.
A fresh take on a few Elvis tunes that jump and swing with a life of their own.
Another wild and funny cartoon show from Adult Swim.
One of the greatest actions films ever made. Period.
These shows may not be entertaining to today's youth kids, but will be for the adults who grew up in that era.
One of the funniest cartoons of all time.
If you are interested on how we do things in the shadows, "Terrorism Made in USA" is worth watching.
Charles Ferguson brings us the people who were there to start the rebuilding of that war-torn country after the Iraqi government fell.
I thought I would have enjoyed Perfect Creature and its creation of a new myth more than I did.
A marvelous fairy tale the likes of which haven't been seen on the silver screen since Rob Reiner's The Princess Bride
Older fans looking for a trip down memory lane should watch it in doses.
A great introduction to the band's early years.
Seventy-five cartoons from the Walter Lantz Archive.
Interesting, but there's so much going on at times it gets overwhelming.
Coverage of Day One.
Osborne covers classics and sings originals to show the difficulties of relationships.
A great EP by a new band to check out.
Time-Life presents forty hits from that magical year.
Season Three is a turning point for some fans as the series moved its primary focus on Cold War espionage stories to science fiction and fantasy stories
Drugs and alcohol may help when watching, but you are going to need a good amount.
The band delivers a smokin' set of Blues from November 2005.
Some of it is fact and some is conjecture. Unfortunately, there is no differentiation between two.
American Pastime presenting the story in an entertaining way everyone can relate to.
A very good album and an okay album by the most talented supergroup in the history of music.
The true story of the FBI's takedown of former agent Robert Hanssen, the man responsible for the United States' greatest security breach.
"Where is the World Going, Mr. Stiglitz?" lets us know the pluses and the minuses and provides insight to how we as citizens of the world can fix this crazy idea of globalization.
A smart psychological drama with some great bumps in the dark.
Works well for both the individual viewer as well as playing during a party.
The show might not hold up, but can be enjoyable for other reasons.
The nation is about to have a conversation, an impressive achievement for a film.
It's hard to imagine this show got greenlit.
Some times it takes a while for an album to grow on you.
As long as you can get past the nonsensical script, Ghidorah is a lot of fun.
Discover this new band from Anaheim, CA.
The band complies this latest release.
A good collection of songs to listen to and have a good time
Mingus wrote, "[Tijuana Moods] is the best record I ever made." Far be it from me to argue with the man.
Well written and dealt believably for a network drama with societal issues.
Guy Maddin's film fails, trying so hard to be artistic yet only succeeds at being pretentious.
Universal releases Season 1 of the crime series "Ironside," starring Raymond Burr.
Apocalypto has everything to do with a hero coming close to the end and learning that there is always a chance for a new beginning.
Aside from my minor plot quibbles I enjoyed "The Merchant of Venice."
Two driving and edgy blues albums from an independent label that knows good roots rock when they hear it.
In support of his second solo album, Cornell delivers a career-spanning set.
Bell performs solos shows and as a part of Nextfest across the country this summer.
A mishmash of bad ideas connected by celluloid, a horrible travesty to the art form, a middle finger to the public.
While much of this film will be very familiar, there are some amusing parts that make it worthwhile.
I want to make films because I collect stories and if I don't let them out of my head, I'll go crazy!
Drs. Benton, Weaver, and Dr. Greene are at the forefront of this season and definitely keep the audience intrigued.
One-dimensional characters and a cliched story make a poor recipe.
Avery's genius shines throughout Droopy's exploits.
If you cannot take a jab about American warmongering, then this film is not for you
The pleasure and pain continues with Season Two of Most Extreme Elimination now available on DVD.
"Fill your hands" with this classic Western.
The misadventures of young Orel are presented in a format similar to "Davey and Goliath".
"My Fair Lady" on the high seas
Anthony Quinn and James Coburn are wasted in this odd outing.
The kids will probably love Freaky Friday while the parents will be able to tolerate it.
The band reminds the listener of the Rush of old by combining the storytelling of the past with the ideas and passions of the present.
A walk in the park, barefoot or not, would be a better use of your time.
It can be tough to deal with emotionally at times, as is life, but the commitment is worth experiencing.
Forget the usual suspects; this is the best cartoon on TV.
While the remixing choices don't always work, the album remains a classic rock album.
A contemporary album with an old school flavor.
A great showcase of the many facets of what The Doors are.
A collection of classic tunes made current by three country music legends.
A great video time capsule of pop culture over the past couple of decades.
See the original kid's show before the name was used for a classic comedy film.
A powerhouse showcase for this creative and talented band from Finland
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