This may turn out to be rather heavy on the spoilers by the time I'm done. I'm not sure though. I haven't decided. You've been warned. The best thing about Philip K. Dick is not that he's a great writer, put together volumes of wildly creative stories, or anything else often associated with his name. No, what was really brilliant about him was that he knew what science-fiction was for. Perhaps … [Read more...]
Oddly given something of a beating by a lot of critics, one thing is clear about Cars 2 The Movie, it was something of a more "grown up" affair. While retaining a certain amount of goofiness and tomfoolery, it was a kind of animated homage to not only Bond films, but spy capers of an earlier age. It had the usual animated elements, and was certainly fun for kids, but a real appreciation of what … [Read more...]
Limitless hits today, and I've got three copies of the DVD available to give away. WIN A DVD COPY OF ACTION-PACKED LIMITLESS Available on Blu-ray and DVD July 19th With Theatrical and Unrated Extended Cut, an Alternate Ending and More An intense and gripping adrenaline rush, LIMITLESS, arrives to Blu-ray and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment on July 19th with both the … [Read more...]
It's all come to a close now, and the only thing left is the final port in the list of increasingly purposeless reviews. As fans the world over reflect on the end of an era, and the amazing, ten-year journey they've been a part of, I can't help but focus on the collective word count that has been dedicated to the franchise, none of which made a lick of difference to anyone. Harry Potter and the … [Read more...]
Hell's Kitchen is kicking off tonight, and season nine looks like it may be one of the best in some time. Four of the cheftestants already stand out as the ones I hope win (which is more hope than I normally have from the first episode), and the previews seem to suggest that there is miles more drama than the average season (assuming that's a positive for you). The signature dishes kick things … [Read more...]
The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition has finally come to Blu-Ray, and in true "My Precious" fashion, this is the collection to own. For those who have already seen the extended editions of the films, you know that they add a new level to the already incredible series. For those who haven't, put together you're adding two additional hours of runtime. That's a pretty … [Read more...]
Stunning the world, Cars 2 has not had critical praise heaped upon it, but those who make the trip to theaters may find themselves at a loss as to why, and as much as critics raise their noses, audiences will enjoy the ride. Clearly a different undertaking for Pixar, and without all that much actual connection to the first film, Cars 2 is still a lot of fun, and has its own nostalgic push. Cars … [Read more...]
USA Network is hoping to put together a "doctor in unusual circumstances" one-two punch with its new show Necessary Roughness following the new season premiere of Royal Pains. After HankMed has its way with you, Necessary Roughness will offer up a therapist who finds herself diving into less than the normal routine, and since the world of physical health doctor out of water did so well, hopefully … [Read more...]
The latest Ultimate Edition releases for the Harry Potter franchise are out, and while I have been a big fan of these releases from the beginning, they may have moved into the category of "strictly for die-hards" at this point. The Order of the Phoenix Ultimate Edition boasts "Over One Hour" of never-before-seen bonus content, which is already at the bare minimum, I think, of really selling fans … [Read more...]
Well, Falling Skies has launched, and the debut ratings were impressive. If you're like me, you took a shine to the character John Pope, and there is a lot of him coming up in the show, and with some interesting spins. Pope is played by Colin Cunningham, and I got a chance to talk to him recently about the show, shows generally, and his character. It was a great conversation, and I hope that … [Read more...]
Helena from the Wedding is a film that is only for its characters, but it isn't that awful a scenario, because you're probably one of them. The appeal of a movie with a cast of eight thirty-somethings who go to a cabin in the woods for New Year's weekend (sans axe murderer) is pretty well limited to thirty-somethings who at least do dinner parties. That's not the smallest demographic in the world, … [Read more...]
In Plain Sight has returned, and we've already seen the dramatic resolution to the cliffhanger from last season. Things are getting back to normal, and the show is as solid as ever. Continuing to overcome the odds (of my thinking that the premise just doesn't sound that interesting on its face), In Plain Sight serves as further proof that USA knows how to bring characters to life. Tune in on USA, … [Read more...]
The Gilmore Girls hit at iTunes a few days ago, and to celebrate the new availability of one of my favorite shows, I have a great giveaway for you. Before we get to the giveaway, be sure you check out The Gilmore Girls at iTunes. Every season is available, with seasons 3-7 available in HD. Simply put, one of the best shows to hit television in years, with 7 seasons and 150+ episodes that … [Read more...]
There's a delicious stupidity at work in Kick-Ass' titular character, who is at times also known as... "Dave." A comic fan, he wonders how it can be that no one has tried to become a superhero. No one has superpowers, sure, but you don't need any just to slap on a mask and give a beating to a few evil-doers. Ok, it would be stupid, but look at all the stupid things people do. In the grand scheme … [Read more...]
