Of all the shows related to cooking, none of them compares to America's Test Kitchen... at least to me. The combination of cooking, science, and the testing and rating of appliances and cookware, not to mention the wide range of recipes, means there is something for just about everyone in every episode. Not only is the variety in the show's focus wonderful, but the attitude is refreshing. … [Read more...]
Profiles in History, the world's largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, in partnership with ABC Studios, will be auctioning the props, costumes and set pieces from the hit ABC television series, LOST August 21-22 live from Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, CA. Worldwide bidding begins at 1pm PDT both days. Bids can be placed in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the Internet by visiting … [Read more...]
I'm not one to talk up a movie more than once, especially when there isn't any pressing reason to do so, but I was playing around with some images, and find myself moved to throw out another mention of Easy A. I'm going to tell you straight out - if a movie critic tells you they're excited, interested, anticipating, or otherwise positively moved by a film release more than once or twice a … [Read more...]
Hold on... I'm about to throw a lot at you. First off, Kick-Ass is out on Blu-Ray and DVD, and I should just get you a bit of information on that. Check my Kick-Ass review here if you missed that. And, here's some general info - Co-written and directed by Matthew Vaughn (upcoming X-Men: First Class), the ass-kicking adventure is more than just an action film, as it combines a unique sense … [Read more...]
If you're an App developer, you have a great opportunity here, and the $10,000 is probably the least interesting thing you win. Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and APPNATION have partnered to launch the first-ever “Pimp My App!” contest to find the web developer who can create the most “pimped-out” app for FOX’s acclaimed hit drama FRINGE. Beginning today, FOX is offering talented … [Read more...]
Smallville is getting ready to kick off the tenth and final season, an amazing statement, and you can now get the entire series in HD at iTunes. Because I don't download movies and TV shows from iTunes all that often, I took the opportunity to try out a few episodes of the show in HD. From earlier in the series, up to the season nine finale, they were a treat. When I do go back to iTunes … [Read more...]
The Adam McKay - Will Ferrell collection will eventually sell a lot of DVDs (or mindchips, or whatever), and The Other Guys is going to occupy interesting territory in that set. It has its difficulties, but it's definitely the most approachable, and funniest film in the set so far, but I'm not convinced those purchasing the set will think so. Though still rather on the screwy side, and dipping … [Read more...]
Few rock documentaries to come along in the last several decades have come close to matching the intensity, interest, and amazing footage found in Elvis On Tour. From 1972 performances, the film was an instant classic of the genre, and is now available newly restored and remastered, and the Blu-Ray edition is a true must-own for fans. Elvis on Tour, the Golden Globe®-winning documentary that … [Read more...]
I hope you're watching Syfy's new take on the world of creepy, sci-fi mystery, and not just because I happen to live in Bangor, ME. Haven, based on Stephen King's The Colorado Kid, has so far proven itself as an interesting mix, despite following in the footsteps of some shows that didn't quite make the grade on network television. Eric Balfour stars as Duke Crocker, and he recently took part … [Read more...]
The Family Guy creator is branching out, and tonight he'll be talking with Jay Leno about his Big Band album release. “I’m working on an album actually for Universal Republic Records,” said MacFarlane. “I had an offer to do an actual big band album and I took it. I said yes.” When Leno asked what fans could expect, MacFarlane teased: “Swing arrangements of classic tunes. We … [Read more...]
Though stars in magazines isn't generally the sort of thing that gets me to pay attention, Jennifer Aniston is paying homage to Barbra Streisand with a photo shoot in the September issue Harper's Bazaar (on newsstands August 17), and I thought it was actually an interesting idea. Since I have a couple of photos to share, I thought some of you out there might be interested. I think she rather … [Read more...]
When I first played the original Fable, one of the things that hooked me was simply the fact that I was so willing to go along with a game that seemed to be trying to switch things up. Instead working a new story, and tweaking a few things along the way, onto the standard format we've all seen too many times to mention, Fable was clearly aiming at rebuilding the theory and seeing what they could … [Read more...]
