El Bicho
Featured Arts & Entertainment Contributor
Living in Orange, CA
Living in Orange, CA
Total page views: 120,087
Published Content: 690
Fans: 18
On AC since: 05.01.05
Bio:
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.
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.
Education/Experience:
UCLA Film School
UCLA Film School
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A must-own for anyone serious about cinema
By El Bicho | Published 2/4/2010
A series of hilarious, surreal adventures sure to delight any age.
By El Bicho | Published 1/31/2010
An interesting interpretation of Peanuts, but it's not a must-see.
By El Bicho | Published 1/24/2010
Pee-wee Herman returns to the stage with a fun (AAHH!!) show for all ages.
By El Bicho | Published 1/21/2010
A preview of PBS's spring offerings.
By El Bicho | Published 1/20/2010
It's a very good disc for those who have never been.
By El Bicho | Published 1/20/2010
May not hold up to the fond and foggy memories of Gen X-ers who grew up with it, but the series still has a charm.
By El Bicho | Published 12/30/2009
Filled with stunning visuals, but ultimately doesn't make the right choices in terms of its story.
By El Bicho | Published 12/28/2009
Sitcoms lovers will "veddy much" want to add Taxi - The Final Season to their collection.
By El Bicho | Published 12/28/2009
The Fugitive remains a quality drama over four decades later because of the high quality of the writing and the acting.
By El Bicho | Published 12/27/2009
A smart blockbuster that cares about the small details as much as it does the large ones.
By El Bicho | Published 12/24/2009
Yet another well-written series with a poor finale.
By El Bicho | Published 12/23/2009
Witness masters at their craft and legends in their field.
By El Bicho | Published 12/16/2009
These stories will forever enlighten the human condition.
By El Bicho | Published 12/14/2009
Bruno Heller and his team do a fantastic job creating drama and suspense from situations dictated by history.
By El Bicho | Published 12/14/2009
The music more than up makes up for the visuals.
By El Bicho | Published 12/7/2009
A worthy addition to their catalog.
By El Bicho | Published 12/6/2009
A funny film for adults who like their comedy edgy.
By El Bicho | Published 12/6/2009
Songwriter Jim Steinman joins Meat Loaf to perform the classic album live.
By El Bicho | Published 12/5/2009
Any fan of the many subgenres of rock 'n' roll will find it money and time well spent.
By El Bicho | Published 12/2/2009
A great read and very informative
By El Bicho | Published 11/28/2009
What a long, strange trip it was.
By El Bicho | Published 11/26/2009
His return to Chinese cinema is vastly superior to his Hollywood output.
By El Bicho | Published 11/26/2009
This is the way you release a television series!
By El Bicho | Published 11/24/2009
A great collection to immerse oneself in.
By El Bicho | Published 11/22/2009
One of the best of 2009 and deserves a place in your video library.
By El Bicho | Published 11/20/2009
A very charming television series that holds up well for its age.
By El Bicho | Published 11/19/2009
A damn fine piece of brilliance and has been for three seasons running.
By El Bicho | Published 11/17/2009
This six-part documentary is fitting tribute to a landmark comedy group.
By El Bicho | Published 11/16/2009
All the series of this historical, hysterical 1980s British sitcom are available in one set
By El Bicho | Published 11/11/2009
Dr. Richard Kimble continues to stay one step ahead of the law as he searches for his wife's killer in this well-written show.
By El Bicho | Published 11/9/2009
Episode for episode the funniest sitcom ever on TV.
By El Bicho | Published 11/8/2009
Makes clear why their blues-based rock has been such an enduring success.
By El Bicho | Published 11/6/2009
Despite its flaws, the film gets so much right.
By El Bicho | Published 11/2/2009
A fantastic tome for readers to sink their teeth, or fangs, into.
By El Bicho | Published 11/1/2009
Great adventure for genre fans, especially if read late at night, alone at home.
By El Bicho | Published 10/28/2009
The lack of both drama and comedy make it much better suited for very young children.
By El Bicho | Published 10/25/2009
Expanded editions "Kid A," "Amnesiac," and "Hail to the Thief" provide collectors with rare material.
By El Bicho | Published 10/24/2009
Charles Schulz and team were at the top of their game during the 1970s. Here's proof.
By El Bicho | Published 10/20/2009
The Emmy Award-winning season finally debuts on DVD.
By El Bicho | Published 10/19/2009
Belongs in every film library.
By El Bicho | Published 10/19/2009
If this show was any indication, I recommend you see them when they come to your town.
By El Bicho | Published 10/3/2009
There are four different packages depending on your level of interest in the band.
By El Bicho | Published 10/2/2009
The continuing adventures of the Sunshine Cab Company provide a lot of laughter.
By El Bicho | Published 9/29/2009
I strongly recommend adding Altman's black-comedy masterpiece to your collection.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2009
My assessment of the nominees. They got some right and they got some wrong.
By El Bicho | Published 9/26/2009
Twenty-nine episodes of merry mutant entertainment.
By El Bicho | Published 9/25/2009
Fitting tributes to the work of animator Hayao Miyazaki.
By El Bicho | Published 9/22/2009
"an awesome grandeur that can fill you with exaltation or dread, and usually a combination of both."
By El Bicho | Published 9/20/2009
A great collection of articles.
By El Bicho | Published 9/19/2009
If you think comedy is important, rent this DVD.
By El Bicho | Published 9/17/2009
These 52 MGM shorts bring the series to an unsatisfying close.
By El Bicho | Published 9/15/2009
Chef Gordon Ramsay tries to help those who can't help themselves.
By El Bicho | Published 9/14/2009
Willie Nelson keeps the past alive.
By El Bicho | Published 9/13/2009
How I am just learning about the brilliance of Rory Gallagher?
By El Bicho | Published 9/13/2009
A stimulation beverage in more way than one. Or is it?
By El Bicho | Published 9/11/2009
Volume 1 presents three mostly forgettable hours of wrestling
By El Bicho | Published 9/9/2009
Street Scene celebrates its 25th anniversary
By El Bicho | Published 9/9/2009
Through a series of interviews over his career, Thompson creates an autobiography
By El Bicho | Published 9/8/2009
A good blueprint for artists who want to travel different paths.
By El Bicho | Published 9/3/2009
A fun, adventure for young boys. But will it hold up for modern-day children?
By El Bicho | Published 9/2/2009
A great way to get the combined work of this dynamic duo in one fell swoop as destiny hovered just ahead.
By El Bicho | Published 9/2/2009
A very funny TV show and comedy act, similar to Tenacious D.
By El Bicho | Published 8/31/2009
Bill Moyers covers the fundamentals to preserving and maintaining a healthy democracy.
By El Bicho | Published 8/31/2009
The potentially annual event was a great success from my vantage point.
By El Bicho | Published 8/30/2009
One of the latter gems from Kurosawa's career and this Blu-ray edition is a great way to appreciate it.
By El Bicho | Published 8/26/2009
While the Blu-ray looks great, the film suffers from being too cerebral.
By El Bicho | Published 8/24/2009
A perfect soundtrack to accompany inner-space explorations in black-lit dorm rooms or lazy, sunny afternoons.
By El Bicho | Published 8/21/2009
This police drama adds an element of intrigue as the main character isn't sure sure if "he's mad, in a coma, or back in time."
By El Bicho | Published 8/16/2009
Fun for kids and a test of "Super Friends" devotion for adults.
By El Bicho | Published 8/13/2009
Some good elements for those who enjoy the spy genre, but its flaws ultimately cause it to fall flat.
By El Bicho | Published 8/10/2009
If you need a bit of madness as a respite from the madness of modern life, the outrageous, outlandish, hilarious comedy of The Mighty Boosh is highly recommended.
By El Bicho | Published 8/6/2009
A fantastic night of music for Crowes fans.
By El Bicho | Published 7/22/2009
A great set for Peanuts fans, as long as you haven't brought previous releases.
By El Bicho | Published 7/21/2009
A quality miniseries not often seen on TV anymore.
By El Bicho | Published 7/20/2009
A perfect soundtrack whether the good times roll or the thrill is gone.
By El Bicho | Published 7/19/2009
First and foremost, it's a celebration of the band.
By El Bicho | Published 7/18/2009
It is awe-inspiring and serves as a great source of inspiration.
By El Bicho | Published 7/15/2009
Chapter six. In which Harry Potter learns the secrets of the Half-Blood Prince and Voldemort.
By El Bicho | Published 7/14/2009
Surpassing limitations is an aspiration our species should always strive for.
By El Bicho | Published 7/13/2009
Unintended hilarity ensues.
By El Bicho | Published 7/13/2009
An album worth hearing for the music but not for listening to the lyrics.
By El Bicho | Published 7/11/2009
Brüno is ready for his close-up, Mr. DeMille.
By El Bicho | Published 7/10/2009
On the landmark album, Ray demonstrates how he earned the nickname "Genius."
By El Bicho | Published 7/8/2009
These two hard bop albums are worthy of being identified as Essential Jazz Classics.
By El Bicho | Published 7/7/2009
An engaging history of John Adams and the birth of a nation.
By El Bicho | Published 7/6/2009
The cult classic is presented with some outstanding bonus features.
By El Bicho | Published 7/4/2009
No one was more surprised than myself that I enjoyed the film
By El Bicho | Published 7/3/2009
Man Hunt is best suited for fans of 1940s films because it may not hold the attention or interest of a modern-day audience.
By El Bicho | Published 7/3/2009
Avoids the pitfalls of corniness and cliche many of her peers stumble into while blinded by bliss or rage.
By El Bicho | Published 6/29/2009
"A good old fashioned fusion statement."
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2009
This found footage presents The Moodies at their peak.
By El Bicho | Published 6/25/2009
I highly recommend people experience this film.
By El Bicho | Published 6/23/2009
Much like a brief love affair, it makes you sorry there wasn't more, but so glad to have gotten what you did.
By El Bicho | Published 6/18/2009
The four-disc set presents their audio autobiography.
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2009
Cowan presents their shared experience and a seemingly balanced assessment of Thompson the man behind the myth
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2009
These DVDs are nice to own, but nowhere near as good as they could be for a devoted collector.
By El Bicho | Published 6/9/2009
Worth owning, but not double-dipping.
By El Bicho | Published 5/24/2009
An over-the-top, frenetic, action-packed movie, but those looking for more substance will be disappointed.
By El Bicho | Published 5/22/2009
I do my best to survive Day Two of Coachella 2009
By El Bicho | Published 5/19/2009
The conflict increases as Dexter and the writers juggle his secrets.
By El Bicho | Published 5/18/2009
The live album presents an outstanding set from the Tennessee music festival
By El Bicho | Published 5/17/2009
Both volumes are worth owning for superhero/comic book fans.
By El Bicho | Published 4/30/2009
I would never watch these two specials again nor recommend them, not even a rental.
By El Bicho | Published 4/28/2009
So well layered in sounds that it's hard to imagine not finding something new with each listen.
By El Bicho | Published 4/27/2009
A look at the band's that played at the festival's first day.
By El Bicho | Published 4/27/2009
Clouzot creates a suspenseful and intriguing thriller from a situation that has no outside protagonist.
By El Bicho | Published 4/26/2009
The 17 classic animated shorts have been remastered.
By El Bicho | Published 4/25/2009
The visuals are so impressive I recommend a rental with the sound off.
By El Bicho | Published 4/14/2009
Awesome cover band with a great concept.
By El Bicho | Published 4/12/2009
Warner Brothers collects their first franchise run with Batman.
By El Bicho | Published 4/7/2009
The ten-disc set is an investment but well worth the price for mystery fans.
By El Bicho | Published 4/2/2009
Start your Best Blu-ray of 2009 list with this Disney classic.
By El Bicho | Published 3/24/2009
The creative team is still going strong.
By El Bicho | Published 3/23/2009
The behind-the-scenes peek behind the restaurant doors is fascinating and eye-opening.
By El Bicho | Published 3/10/2009
Not just a collection of great music; it's an audio history book.
By El Bicho | Published 3/9/2009
Very likely to be the action film on my 2009 Top-Ten list.
By El Bicho | Published 3/4/2009
Putting Saints on Blu-ray is like putting a great dress on an ugly woman.
By El Bicho | Published 2/27/2009
Hard to limit it to ten, here are a number of films that Academy wrongly awarded "Best Picture."
By El Bicho | Published 2/14/2009
The one that started the franchise does make the most of high definition.
By El Bicho | Published 2/14/2009
He's a serial killer, and he's the good guy.
By El Bicho | Published 2/2/2009
Two enjoyable sports-themed "Peanuts" specials come to DVD.
By El Bicho | Published 1/29/2009
A funny comedy special, best watched with as many friends as possible.
By El Bicho | Published 1/28/2009
Perfect for Marvel Comics fans.
By El Bicho | Published 1/26/2009
A look back at the year's low lights.
By El Bicho | Published 1/21/2009
PBS presents upcoming programming at the Television Critics Association.
By El Bicho | Published 1/15/2009
Jeff Goldblum's performance makes up for the film's flaws.
By El Bicho | Published 1/5/2009
There are lessons to be learned for anyone who goes "Into The Wild."
By El Bicho | Published 12/30/2008
It may work for hardcore X-philes, but I found "I Want To Believe" unsatisfying.
By El Bicho | Published 12/30/2008
This season reveals how the Oceanic Six get off the island.
By El Bicho | Published 12/23/2008
Stephen Colbert's Christmas special spoof is a disappointment.
By El Bicho | Published 12/17/2008
The 2009 Matrix 6-String is demonstrated at SEMA 2008
By El Bicho | Published 11/21/2008
A couple of recipes and a brief history of the product.
By El Bicho | Published 11/9/2008
This new version of "High and Low" vastly improves upon its previous release.
By El Bicho | Published 9/19/2008
Bloggers fail to exhibit mental toughness during 2008 Olympics.
By El Bicho | Published 8/14/2008
Quite possibly the best album of 2008.
By El Bicho | Published 8/6/2008
The two releases provide a thorough look at the artist known as E.
By El Bicho | Published 8/6/2008
America's future looks bleak if these contestants are any indication.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008
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.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008
It provides many laughs and will allow its owner a feeling of smug superiority over those who don't get the jokes.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008
Sure to be enjoyed by some classic rock fans, yet others might be too distracted by all the homages
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008
Recommended only for hardcore animation enthusiasts and very young children who haven't formed discerning tastes yet.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008
A great find, presenting the band in their prime, and a good look back at early television.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008
They are creating music that is fun to listen to at parties.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008
One of the best series from the '60s makes its way to DVD
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008
For those who have an interest in studying the art of film, Klein teaches a great deal in both his successes and failures.
By El Bicho | Published 6/8/2008
Only die-hard Sinatra completists and fans of old Hollywood movies will be interested.
By El Bicho | Published 5/29/2008
C-SPAN provides political convention coverage
By El Bicho | Published 5/25/2008
While not as funny as the television series, the new film has enough laughs and action to make up for the script problems.
By El Bicho | Published 5/23/2008
A great introduction into Eastern philosophies and will offer many paths for further investigation.
By El Bicho | Published 5/18/2008
El Bicho shows Maxim magazine what a album review looks like.
By El Bicho | Published 4/4/2008
Robert Zemeckis' retelling of the classic poem is a feast for the senses and provides great behind-the-scenes footage.
By El Bicho | Published 3/12/2008
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.
By El Bicho | Published 2/22/2008
The very funny Comedy Central is now available in its entirety
By El Bicho | Published 1/14/2008
All 138 episodes have been remastered, but the extras are what really make the set stand out.
By El Bicho | Published 1/12/2008
Star Trek:TOS is remastered and enhanced with new special effects
By El Bicho | Published 12/10/2007
A look ahead at the current week in television.
By El Bicho | Published 11/6/2007
Ten scary movies for the holiday
By El Bicho | Published 10/25/2007
The series contains well-written storylines, great performances and intriguing cases.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007
A very fine film and it outdoes a lot of films twice its size and budget.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007
One of those special times when a great band has an unbelievable performance
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007
The Special Feature documentary "Requiem and Rebirth: Superman Lives!" makes this DVD worth the purchase price.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007
The DVD is not a bare necessity for your video library, but it's very close.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007
Setting aside the plot holes that come with the gory horror genre, Return To House On Haunted Hill isn't too bad.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007
Scooby-Doo makes a wonderful return to the classic episode format.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007
Worth a rentaa, but since there are no noteworthy special features, I can't recommend buying the DVD.
By El Bicho | Published 10/18/2007
Vol. 3 unfortunately continues Warner Home Video's trend of upsetting the adult collector.
By El Bicho | Published 10/18/2007
Great songs with beautiful and thoughtful lyrics sung with heart and soul.
By El Bicho | Published 10/18/2007
There's no gray on The Streets Of San Francisco when it comes to putting away a criminal.
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007
A great way to introduce kids to the classic B-movies of the fifties
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007
A good look at the music left behind in the wake of their supernova career.
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007
A wide gamut of genres and quality
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007
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.
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007
What America needs now are artists like Fogerty was 40 years ago.
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007
The Food of the Gods knowingly has its tongue placed firmly and lovingly in its cheek for all to see.
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007
An overview at the upcoming week in television.
By El Bicho | Published 10/14/2007
If you love crime drama like I do, give it a try.
By El Bicho | Published 10/14/2007
It's scary how bad this is.
By El Bicho | Published 10/14/2007
When it's all over, you don't come away from the film feeling that it worked.
By El Bicho | Published 10/11/2007
A nice little slice out of time from the 1970s involving stock cars, beer drinking, and short shorts
By El Bicho | Published 10/11/2007
A typical summer repeat of the show draws almost 11 million viewers, making it a top-ten show in repeats! What draws everyone?
By El Bicho | Published 10/11/2007
For those that like their comedy silly, Bosom Buddies was one the funniest television series of the '80s.
By El Bicho | Published 10/10/2007
A good film for those late nights when the moon is shining bright and your groovy ghoulie girly is in your arms.
By El Bicho | Published 10/10/2007
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.
By El Bicho | Published 10/10/2007
A good collection of music created by some of the best composers the world of cinema has ever heard,
By El Bicho | Published 10/5/2007
A very good mix and a great introduction to the band.
By El Bicho | Published 10/1/2007
Commando rises above your typical '80s action film.
By El Bicho | Published 10/1/2007
The funny legal drama or the serious legal comedy present another season on DVD
By El Bicho | Published 10/1/2007
A film so tactless it diminished the entire medium.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007
Is The Graduate still meaningful? Maybe more than ever.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007
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.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007
The City of Violence was exciting when the fight was on.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007
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.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007
Wall Street was Oliver Stone at his best.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007
Seth MacFarlane and the gang bring the Griffin clan to the Windy City for a live performance
By El Bicho | Published 9/25/2007
A fun movie but I'm glad I didn't pay ten bucks to see it in the theater.
By El Bicho | Published 9/24/2007
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.
By El Bicho | Published 9/24/2007
A perfect showcase of the way it was when Elvis' Las Vegas show was fresh and new.
By El Bicho | Published 9/24/2007
A stirring gospel set from an unusual source
By El Bicho | Published 9/24/2007
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