Capitalizing on the sequel release, Cats & Dogs hits on Blu-Ray, and the family-friendly lark looks better than ever... to children of the right ages. Putting together a fairly form-standard spy adventure, only pitting the secret organizations of cats and dogs against one another, the film's talking (and otherwise CGI cutesified) animals hooked younger audiences. Helping to kick off a wave … [Read more...]
I should probably start out by saying that I actually think the GLAAD report on "gay-friendly" television, and the resulting "inclusiveness score," is fairly silly. As I understand it (and who cares if I'm wrong, because that's how silly it is), GLAAD reviewed some 5,000 hours of primetime programming, and made little tick marks whenever a gay person showed up. While I applaud the general … [Read more...]
We are becoming familiar with the idea that filming graphic novels rarely works out the way we might hope. Alan Moore disinherits most adaptations of his work, big-budget Watchmen drastically changed the story (managing only marginal artistic success, and mixed reactions), and Will Eisner's The Spirit quickly became a laughing stock. There is something very different going on in graphic novels, … [Read more...]
In direct contrast to the way things might play out on paper, I find myself rather enjoying TNT's new spin on buddy cop adventure, Rizzoli & Isles. The Boston-centered crime drama follows a detective (Angie Harmon) and medical examiner (Sasha Alexander), who happen to be best friends, as they chase leads from the very different outlooks of their respective jobs. Jumping back into the legal … [Read more...]
*Special Update* Pre-Order now and get special bonuses! Order here! Use the code "Echo", which is good now through August 15th, and you will get: 10% discount to your order free lithograph poster – but only while supplies last! and free UPS ground shipping --- The show had its ups and downs, and though even many fans often wondered if there time and attention were being … [Read more...]
Of course, that's a title that's going to have a few fans saying, "Hey...," and though I've been a fan of Eureka since before even seeing it, the fourth season has already moved beyond any expectations we might possibly have had for the little sci-fi effort that could. Since the beginning, the show about the town of geniuses, and their Sheriff (and other accoutrement) has put out a fun and … [Read more...]
The past several years have seen a resurgence in interest in the Film Noir genre, not just in recreations via a host of films, but in the classics that started it all. That interest has spawned a series of releases on DVD, and The Film Noir Classic Collection Vol. 5 is filled with treats. You might expect that we would be reaching by the time we got to the fifth installment, a set with eight … [Read more...]
Video: Season 4 - Music Video - "Game On" … [Read more...]
DC and Warner Brothers are celebrating 75 years with a highlight on digital distribution, including films, TV shows, and Apps starring all your favorite DC superheroes. There is no shortage of variety, with classics and newcomers, blockbusters and lesser-knowns, movies and video games, all taking center stage. Whether it's The Dark Knight you're after, or the underappreciated Flash TV series, you … [Read more...]
Robert Altman is as varied as he is polarizing, and while it is easy to spot the feel of an Altman film, it was always difficult to predict what genre his next effort would fit in. It's hard to run through MASH, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Nashville, Popeye, The Long Goodbye, and Ready to Wear, and have any idea what you'll get at the next point in the chain. Adding to the complexity are several … [Read more...]
White Collar is kicking off its second season just as strongly as the first, building nicely on the long-arc spins it threw at us at the end of the first season. I have some special treats for you today. A Q & A with Tiffani Thiessen, who was sadly uninvolved in the first couple of episodes, and a Complete First Season DVD giveaway. Let's jump right to the interview. Check below for the … [Read more...]
Finally, with all the shows jumping to American television, we've made it to one I've really been waiting for. Masterchef is hitting on FOX this Tuesday, July 27th at 9:00pm et/pt. The reality competition show has been a huge success, already spawning a celebrity version, an Australian incarnation, and more. Focusing on bringing home chefs into the spotlight, it's a theory that suits my tastes … [Read more...]
Project Runway's 8th season is coming to you July 29th, and the show is taking over the Thursday 9pm time slot. With more designers, a new 90-minute format, and in my opinion something to prove after last season, the show is bigger than anything you've seen before. I know fans of the show have some serious questions, especially since many of them have been talking about last season less … [Read more...]
Season 3: Comic-Con Second Half Preview … [Read more...]
