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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The cult classic is presented with some outstanding bonus features.
By El Bicho | Published 7/4/2009 | Read more »
No one was more surprised than myself that I enjoyed the film
By El Bicho | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
"A good old fashioned fusion statement."
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2009 | Read more »
This found footage presents The Moodies at their peak.
By El Bicho | Published 6/25/2009 | Read more »
I highly recommend people experience this film.
By El Bicho | Published 6/23/2009 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
The four-disc set presents their audio autobiography.
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2009 | Read more »
Cowan presents their shared experience and a seemingly balanced assessment of Thompson the man behind the myth
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2009 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
Worth owning, but not double-dipping.
By El Bicho | Published 5/24/2009 | Read more »
An over-the-top, frenetic, action-packed movie, but those looking for more substance will be disappointed.
By El Bicho | Published 5/22/2009 | Read more »
I do my best to survive Day Two of Coachella 2009
By El Bicho | Published 5/19/2009 | Read more »
The conflict increases as Dexter and the writers juggle his secrets.
By El Bicho | Published 5/18/2009 | Read more »
The live album presents an outstanding set from the Tennessee music festival
By El Bicho | Published 5/17/2009 | Read more »
Both volumes are worth owning for superhero/comic book fans.
By El Bicho | Published 4/30/2009 | Read more »
I would never watch these two specials again nor recommend them, not even a rental.
By El Bicho | Published 4/28/2009 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
A look at the band's that played at the festival's first day.
By El Bicho | Published 4/27/2009 | Read more »
Clouzot creates a suspenseful and intriguing thriller from a situation that has no outside protagonist.
By El Bicho | Published 4/26/2009 | Read more »
The 17 classic animated shorts have been remastered.
By El Bicho | Published 4/25/2009 | Read more »
The visuals are so impressive I recommend a rental with the sound off.
By El Bicho | Published 4/14/2009 | Read more »
Awesome cover band with a great concept.
By El Bicho | Published 4/12/2009 | Read more »
Warner Brothers collects their first franchise run with Batman.
By El Bicho | Published 4/7/2009 | Read more »
The ten-disc set is an investment but well worth the price for mystery fans.
By El Bicho | Published 4/2/2009 | Read more »
Start your Best Blu-ray of 2009 list with this Disney classic.
By El Bicho | Published 3/24/2009 | Read more »
The creative team is still going strong.
By El Bicho | Published 3/23/2009 | Read more »
The behind-the-scenes peek behind the restaurant doors is fascinating and eye-opening.
By El Bicho | Published 3/10/2009 | Read more »
Not just a collection of great music; it's an audio history book.
By El Bicho | Published 3/9/2009 | Read more »
Very likely to be the action film on my 2009 Top-Ten list.
By El Bicho | Published 3/4/2009 | Read more »
Putting Saints on Blu-ray is like putting a great dress on an ugly woman.
By El Bicho | Published 2/27/2009 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
The one that started the franchise does make the most of high definition.
By El Bicho | Published 2/14/2009 | Read more »
He's a serial killer, and he's the good guy.
By El Bicho | Published 2/2/2009 | Read more »
Two enjoyable sports-themed "Peanuts" specials come to DVD.
By El Bicho | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
A funny comedy special, best watched with as many friends as possible.
By El Bicho | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
Perfect for Marvel Comics fans.
By El Bicho | Published 1/26/2009 | Read more »
A look back at the year's low lights.
By El Bicho | Published 1/21/2009 | Read more »
PBS presents upcoming programming at the Television Critics Association.
By El Bicho | Published 1/15/2009 | Read more »
Jeff Goldblum's performance makes up for the film's flaws.
By El Bicho | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
There are lessons to be learned for anyone who goes "Into The Wild."
By El Bicho | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
It may work for hardcore X-philes, but I found "I Want To Believe" unsatisfying.
By El Bicho | Published 12/30/2008 | Read more »
This season reveals how the Oceanic Six get off the island.
By El Bicho | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
Stephen Colbert's Christmas special spoof is a disappointment.
By El Bicho | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
The 2009 Matrix 6-String is demonstrated at SEMA 2008
By El Bicho | Published 11/21/2008 | Read more »
A couple of recipes and a brief history of the product.
By El Bicho | Published 11/9/2008 | Read more »
This new version of "High and Low" vastly improves upon its previous release.
By El Bicho | Published 9/19/2008 | Read more »
Bloggers fail to exhibit mental toughness during 2008 Olympics.
By El Bicho | Published 8/14/2008 | Read more »
Quite possibly the best album of 2008.
By El Bicho | Published 8/6/2008 | Read more »
The two releases provide a thorough look at the artist known as E.
By El Bicho | Published 8/6/2008 | Read more »
America's future looks bleak if these contestants are any indication.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
Recommended only for hardcore animation enthusiasts and very young children who haven't formed discerning tastes yet.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008 | Read more »
A great find, presenting the band in their prime, and a good look back at early television.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008 | Read more »
They are creating music that is fun to listen to at parties.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008 | Read more »
One of the best series from the '60s makes its way to DVD
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2008 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
Only die-hard Sinatra completists and fans of old Hollywood movies will be interested.
By El Bicho | Published 5/29/2008 | Read more »
C-SPAN provides political convention coverage
By El Bicho | Published 5/25/2008 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
A great introduction into Eastern philosophies and will offer many paths for further investigation.
By El Bicho | Published 5/18/2008 | Read more »
El Bicho shows Maxim magazine what a album review looks like.
By El Bicho | Published 4/4/2008 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
The very funny Comedy Central is now available in its entirety
By El Bicho | Published 1/14/2008 | Read more »
All 138 episodes have been remastered, but the extras are what really make the set stand out.
By El Bicho | Published 1/12/2008 | Read more »
Star Trek:TOS is remastered and enhanced with new special effects
By El Bicho | Published 12/10/2007 | Read more »
A look ahead at the current week in television.
By El Bicho | Published 11/6/2007 | Read more »
Ten scary movies for the holiday
By El Bicho | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
The series contains well-written storylines, great performances and intriguing cases.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
A very fine film and it outdoes a lot of films twice its size and budget.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
One of those special times when a great band has an unbelievable performance
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
The Special Feature documentary "Requiem and Rebirth: Superman Lives!" makes this DVD worth the purchase price.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
The DVD is not a bare necessity for your video library, but it's very close.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
Scooby-Doo makes a wonderful return to the classic episode format.
By El Bicho | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
Vol. 3 unfortunately continues Warner Home Video's trend of upsetting the adult collector.
By El Bicho | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
Great songs with beautiful and thoughtful lyrics sung with heart and soul.
By El Bicho | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
A great way to introduce kids to the classic B-movies of the fifties
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007 | Read more »
A good look at the music left behind in the wake of their supernova career.
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007 | Read more »
A wide gamut of genres and quality
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
What America needs now are artists like Fogerty was 40 years ago.
By El Bicho | Published 10/15/2007 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
An overview at the upcoming week in television.
By El Bicho | Published 10/14/2007 | Read more »
If you love crime drama like I do, give it a try.
By El Bicho | Published 10/14/2007 | Read more »
It's scary how bad this is.
By El Bicho | Published 10/14/2007 | Read more »
When it's all over, you don't come away from the film feeling that it worked.
By El Bicho | Published 10/11/2007 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
A very good mix and a great introduction to the band.
By El Bicho | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
Commando rises above your typical '80s action film.
By El Bicho | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
The funny legal drama or the serious legal comedy present another season on DVD
By El Bicho | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
A film so tactless it diminished the entire medium.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
Is The Graduate still meaningful? Maybe more than ever.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
The City of Violence was exciting when the fight was on.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
Wall Street was Oliver Stone at his best.
By El Bicho | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
Seth MacFarlane and the gang bring the Griffin clan to the Windy City for a live performance
By El Bicho | Published 9/25/2007 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
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 | Read more »
A perfect showcase of the way it was when Elvis' Las Vegas show was fresh and new.
By El Bicho | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
A stirring gospel set from an unusual source
By El Bicho | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
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.
By El Bicho | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Ocean's Deadliest does a very good job of making science interesting and entertaining
By El Bicho | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Anyone with an ear for jazz will enjoy this CD as it ranges the jazz spectrum.
By El Bicho | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
A disappointing version of Tom Hanks "Big" without the insight.
By El Bicho | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
A great biography about a regular guy.
By El Bicho | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
To hear Charles Mingus along with the Eric Dolphy playing alongside can only be explained in one word, "awesome."
By El Bicho | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
The episodes, while funny, don't tend to leave me wanting more.
By El Bicho | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
One of the first stars of animation gets a stellar set to commemorate him.
By El Bicho | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
The show strikes a great balance between comedic soap opera and poignant family drama, which is executed to perfection by a brilliant cast.
By El Bicho | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
If you loved the season, it will be a necessary addition to your collection
By El Bicho | Published 9/18/2007 | Read more »
Throughout this CD we get a chance to hear Johnny Cash on stage at his best
By El Bicho | Published 9/16/2007 | Read more »
For anyone interested in playing guitar they should pick this Legacy Edition and just listen, watch, and learn.
By El Bicho | Published 9/16/2007 | Read more »
Die-hard fans and very young children will enjoy The Legendary Super Powers Show.
By El Bicho | Published 9/16/2007 | Read more »
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
By El Bicho | Published 9/16/2007 | Read more »
This DVD has some of the most beautiful artwork the world will ever see, that's if the world can stay awake long enough.
By El Bicho | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
This sequel adds all the wrong things.
By El Bicho | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
A greatly entertaining film packed with awesome fight scenes.
By El Bicho | Published 9/4/2007 | Read more »
A good sample of why at this stage in his career Elvis was truly the king of entertainers
By El Bicho | Published 9/4/2007 | Read more »
A remake that does the original proud.
By El Bicho | Published 8/30/2007 | Read more »
A fresh take on a few Elvis tunes that jump and swing with a life of their own.
By El Bicho | Published 8/28/2007 | Read more »
Another wild and funny cartoon show from Adult Swim.
By El Bicho | Published 8/28/2007 | Read more »
One of the greatest actions films ever made. Period.
By El Bicho | Published 8/28/2007 | Read more »
These shows may not be entertaining to today's youth kids, but will be for the adults who grew up in that era.
By El Bicho | Published 8/16/2007 | Read more »
One of the funniest cartoons of all time.
By El Bicho | Published 8/16/2007 | Read more »
If you are interested on how we do things in the shadows, "Terrorism Made in USA" is worth watching.
By El Bicho | Published 8/16/2007 | Read more »
Charles Ferguson brings us the people who were there to start the rebuilding of that war-torn country after the Iraqi government fell.
By El Bicho | Published 8/16/2007 | Read more »
I thought I would have enjoyed Perfect Creature and its creation of a new myth more than I did.
By El Bicho | Published 8/15/2007 | Read more »
A marvelous fairy tale the likes of which haven't been seen on the silver screen since Rob Reiner's The Princess Bride
By El Bicho | Published 8/15/2007 | Read more »
Older fans looking for a trip down memory lane should watch it in doses.
By El Bicho | Published 8/14/2007 | Read more »
A great introduction to the band's early years.
By El Bicho | Published 8/12/2007 | Read more »
Seventy-five cartoons from the Walter Lantz Archive.
By El Bicho | Published 8/9/2007 | Read more »
Interesting, but there's so much going on at times it gets overwhelming.
By El Bicho | Published 8/8/2007 | Read more »
Coverage of Day One.
By El Bicho | Published 8/6/2007 | Read more »
Osborne covers classics and sings originals to show the difficulties of relationships.
By El Bicho | Published 8/6/2007 | Read more »
A great EP by a new band to check out.
By El Bicho | Published 7/19/2007 | Read more »
Time-Life presents forty hits from that magical year.
By El Bicho | Published 7/13/2007 | Read more »
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
By El Bicho | Published 7/13/2007 | Read more »
Drugs and alcohol may help when watching, but you are going to need a good amount.
By El Bicho | Published 7/13/2007 | Read more »
The band delivers a smokin' set of Blues from November 2005.
By El Bicho | Published 7/13/2007 | Read more »
Some of it is fact and some is conjecture. Unfortunately, there is no differentiation between two.
By El Bicho | Published 7/4/2007 | Read more »
American Pastime Presents the Story of a Japanese American Family's Relocation to an Internment Camp
American Pastime presenting the story in an entertaining way everyone can relate to.
By El Bicho | Published 7/4/2007 | Read more »
A very good album and an okay album by the most talented supergroup in the history of music.
By El Bicho | Published 7/4/2007 | Read more »
The true story of the FBI's takedown of former agent Robert Hanssen, the man responsible for the United States' greatest security breach.
By El Bicho | Published 7/4/2007 | Read more »
"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.
By El Bicho | Published 7/4/2007 | Read more »
A smart psychological drama with some great bumps in the dark.
By El Bicho | Published 7/4/2007 | Read more »
Works well for both the individual viewer as well as playing during a party.
By El Bicho | Published 7/4/2007 | Read more »
The show might not hold up, but can be enjoyable for other reasons.
By El Bicho | Published 6/29/2007 | Read more »
The nation is about to have a conversation, an impressive achievement for a film.
By El Bicho | Published 6/29/2007 | Read more »
It's hard to imagine this show got greenlit.
By El Bicho | Published 6/28/2007 | Read more »
Some times it takes a while for an album to grow on you.
By El Bicho | Published 6/27/2007 | Read more »
As long as you can get past the nonsensical script, Ghidorah is a lot of fun.
By El Bicho | Published 6/23/2007 | Read more »
Discover this new band from Anaheim, CA.
By El Bicho | Published 6/23/2007 | Read more »
The band complies this latest release.
By El Bicho | Published 6/23/2007 | Read more »
A good collection of songs to listen to and have a good time
By El Bicho | Published 6/23/2007 | Read more »
Mingus wrote, "[Tijuana Moods] is the best record I ever made." Far be it from me to argue with the man.
By El Bicho | Published 6/14/2007 | Read more »
Well written and dealt believably for a network drama with societal issues.
By El Bicho | Published 6/14/2007 | Read more »
Guy Maddin's film fails, trying so hard to be artistic yet only succeeds at being pretentious.
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
Universal releases Season 1 of the crime series "Ironside," starring Raymond Burr.
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
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.
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
Aside from my minor plot quibbles I enjoyed "The Merchant of Venice."
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
Two driving and edgy blues albums from an independent label that knows good roots rock when they hear it.
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
In support of his second solo album, Cornell delivers a career-spanning set.
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
Bell performs solos shows and as a part of Nextfest across the country this summer.
By El Bicho | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
A mishmash of bad ideas connected by celluloid, a horrible travesty to the art form, a middle finger to the public.
By El Bicho | Published 6/5/2007 | Read more »
While much of this film will be very familiar, there are some amusing parts that make it worthwhile.
By El Bicho | Published 6/5/2007 | Read more »
I want to make films because I collect stories and if I don't let them out of my head, I'll go crazy!
By El Bicho | Published 6/5/2007 | Read more »
Drs. Benton, Weaver, and Dr. Greene are at the forefront of this season and definitely keep the audience intrigued.
By El Bicho | Published 6/4/2007 | Read more »
One-dimensional characters and a cliched story make a poor recipe.
By El Bicho | Published 6/4/2007 | Read more »
Avery's genius shines throughout Droopy's exploits.
By El Bicho | Published 6/1/2007 | Read more »
If you cannot take a jab about American warmongering, then this film is not for you
By El Bicho | Published 5/27/2007 | Read more »
The pleasure and pain continues with Season Two of Most Extreme Elimination now available on DVD.
By El Bicho | Published 5/27/2007 | Read more »
"Fill your hands" with this classic Western.
By El Bicho | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
The misadventures of young Orel are presented in a format similar to "Davey and Goliath".
By El Bicho | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
"My Fair Lady" on the high seas
By El Bicho | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
Anthony Quinn and James Coburn are wasted in this odd outing.
By El Bicho | Published 5/22/2007 | Read more »
The kids will probably love Freaky Friday while the parents will be able to tolerate it.
By El Bicho | Published 5/22/2007 | Read more »
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.
By El Bicho | Published 5/22/2007 | Read more »
A walk in the park, barefoot or not, would be a better use of your time.
By El Bicho | Published 5/22/2007 | Read more »
It can be tough to deal with emotionally at times, as is life, but the commitment is worth experiencing.
By El Bicho | Published 5/18/2007 | Read more »
Forget the usual suspects; this is the best cartoon on TV.
By El Bicho | Published 5/14/2007 | Read more »
While the remixing choices don't always work, the album remains a classic rock album.
By El Bicho | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
A contemporary album with an old school flavor.
By El Bicho | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
A great showcase of the many facets of what The Doors are.
By El Bicho | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
A collection of classic tunes made current by three country music legends.
By El Bicho | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
A great video time capsule of pop culture over the past couple of decades.
By El Bicho | Published 5/7/2007 | Read more »
See the original kid's show before the name was used for a classic comedy film.
By El Bicho | Published 5/6/2007 | Read more »
A powerhouse showcase for this creative and talented band from Finland
By El Bicho | Published 5/6/2007 | Read more »
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