Week #88: This week, our Extreme Lair Makeover team is finally ready to bring the house down.

Come join Widgett as he discusses where remixers and DJs fit in with his grand scheme of punishing the evil and rewarding the good. Then he blames Metallica for pretty much everything, including global warming. Then he talks trash about Santa Claus in case there’s anyone he has not offended thus far.

What does it mean to be a “good person”? More importantly, is it curable? Sam Jaeger talks about the choices facing him as director of TAKE ME HOME.

D.K. takes a look at a pair of new criterion releases.

This week, we ask not what PURE COUNTRY can do for you, but what you can do about PURE COUNTRY. Not watching it is a pretty good start. But if you’re dying for a mediocre George Strait movies, then… you should probably still avoid it. It’s awful.

A brand new commentary, to end your week.

The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide – your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…

Christopher Stipp attended a Comic-Con exclusive screening for BORAT last week. This is the review. He even found time to check out the trailer for A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM.

Haunted by the claims he made in Melonpool Quickcast #4, Ralph Zinobop interviews Captain Jack Sparrow… or does he?

The new big screen Man of Steel has feats of clay.

[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns, with Dana & Ken one the road, traveling to the happiest place on Earth.

Faster than a speeding Fred, it’s off to the movies to see the new adventures of the old Man of Steel…

D. K. Holm navigates a minefield of “Passholes” in order to enjoy Michael Mann’s MIAMI VICE.

We talk RENO 911 and BALLS OF FURY with Thomas Lennon and Ben Garant, straight from Comic-Con 2006.

D. K. Holm tries out two new Corman releases on DVD, ASPHALT WARS and SCORPIUS GIGANTUS.

A nice, long video chat with SHAUN OF THE DEAD’s Edgar Wright and Nick Frost about their upcoming cop flick, straight from their whilrwind appearance at Comic-Con 2006.

Turn the clock back to season one…this time you pick the episodes…we do the commentary.

D. K. Holm notes that the new edition of DUMBO doesn’t fly.

D. K. Holm takes a GLORY ROAD DVD to nowhere.

This week, Hod finds out the reason the Valkyries showed up in this part of the world.

Christopher Mills pays tribute to the late Mickey Spillane with a look at the man’s DVD legacy: RING OF FEAR, THE GIRL HUNTERS, a bunch of MIKE HAMMER television shows and MAX ALLAN COLLINS’ BLACK BOX…

The Squeeg makes his Quick Stop debut intervieing stand-up Don Jamieson.

Joe’s back to blow the lid off a scandal, beat meat, decry an Academy injustice, and more.

Today, Sam talks about the chances of TAKE ME HOME beating out PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN at the box office. Things are looking GOOD (if you’re a pirate).

Mike hits the floor of Comic-Con, panning for gold.

In this heartwarming episode, Widge takes a moment to explain why both sides of the whole DRM debate are completely and utterly wrong. And he gives you some words of wisdom on how to proceed. Then he pets a bunny without eating it, much to the astonishment of the studio audience.

M. Night takes a dive in Mike Dequina’s latest.

This week, our Extreme Lair Makeover team familiarizes themselves with the lair.

[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns, with Dana & Ken mediating a mad gathering of celebrities with the sole task of picking the Snydecast’s new logo.

It may be summer hiatus, but we roll out the next in a series of exclusive episode commentaries to hold you over the long wait for Season 6.

D.K. takes this one on a blind date.

After CARS, is John Lasseter’s golden reputation tarished?

Sam T. Dogg explores everything the Long Beach California has to offer… at least as far as he’s concerned…

Christopher Stipp throws the camping shell on the El Camino as he prepares for the San Diego Comic-Con while also taking looks at TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING, FLUSHED AWAY, HUMAN RESIDUE and, one of his favorites this year, BORAT.

Ian Bonds checks in this week with a quick word about the impedning Console Wars, and drops some science on how he feels about the Playstation 3 and The Nintendo…um…Revolution…

Dupree, dead men, mobile phones, and more.

Thanks to a new deluxe edtion, D. K. Holm falls in love with that 1980s bar room classic Road House all over again.

D.K. spins the very special 80’s TV movie AN EARLY FROST.

Filmmaker Sam Jaeger launches his flick’s blog proper with a list of very impressive things you can expect from his online diary.

Chaykin, Smilin’ Stan, and young faux pas…

This time out, M.C. is ready to let his freak flag fly at Comic Con, but, before he goes, he wants to tell you about how he’s found his inner Muse and Thom Yorke’s Eraser. So grab your light sabers and come on in and sit spell, why don’tchya’?

Our exclusive Clerks 2 InAction shorts continue with your marching orders for this Friday’s premiere.

D. K. Holm revels in the latest DVD release of Billy Wilder’s Some Like it Hotand Stalag 17

This week, Hod becomes the “Less-Stinky Avenger” and winds up running into some old friends.

In this week’s eclectic Late Show, Christopher Mills finally gets around to watching a couple of MASTERS OF HORROR, lusts over a young and naked Tawny Kitaen in GWENDOLINE, and enjoys watching Japanese guys in rubber suits trash model cities in the first season of ULTRAMAN!

Looking for that perfect Batman Begins figure? Several companies have been trying to give you one this year, including DC Direct, Medicom, Takara and Hot Toys. Join Michael as he checks out the Hot Toys 12″ version, and see if it’s really worth the big bucks!

This week, our Extreme Lair Makeover team meets the lucky couple… uhh, face-to-face?

Our exclusive Clerks 2 InAction shorts continue as Dante & Randal fly the friendly skies.

Michael Dequina takes you down the red carpet and into the gala premiere of some flick from some guy named Kevin Smith, plus a little Richard Kelly action.

Sam Jaeger launches the production blog for his independent film TAKE ME HOME with a look at the sequel to another little indie that could.

This week, Widgett feels remorse (just a little) for the utter humiliation of SuPERMAN RETURNS and finds a reason to praise Disney. Then to complete the “signs of the end of the world” theme, fish rain from the sky and the true believers are all taken up to heaven in a Stan Lee-driven chariot. No. Really. We’re serious. Just listen.

his week, it’s all Xbox 360 reviews and news as Ian Bonds checks out the full version of PREY and the jet simulation of OVER G FIGHTERS, as well as some news about the Xbox Live Arcade titles due out soon…

Knock, knock… Who’s there? Orange you glad I didn’t say “Milla Jovovich, devil dogs, and an incomprehensible plot”? Because that would mean you’re watching RESIDENT EVIL, sucker!

Christopher Stipp takes in WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR? while breaking down the essences of LITTLE MAN, reeling from the pungent smell of THE HOLIDAY, gettin’ comfy in THE PUFFY CHAIR and getting stoked for SPIDER-MAN 3.

The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide – your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…

D. K. Holm wallows in the nostalgia of Basil Gogos’s art for FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND thanks to a new book on the artist.

Ralph and Mayberry attend to some last-minute details before San Diego Comic-Con International July 20-23. See you at Booth #1330!

The SCRUBS blog returns with a special look at a charity auction straight from the cast and crew, featuring J.D.’s preferred method of transportation.

Peter Sanderson gives Pixar’s latest a spin.

[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns, with Dana & Ken running a verbal marathon as Comic-Con looms in the distance, but can they outrun the talentless pap of James Lipton’s ghostly presence?

Fred recalls a special surprise thanks to Batman and a mail order ad…

Stop the Wordpresses! D. K. Holm has a crush on Storm Large of ROCK STAR. He may be just like everyone else in America, but in this case he has a reason.

This week, exaggeration becomes legend.

Want to win a signed copy of the complete DVD set of STRANGERS WITH CANDY? Well? Do ya?

Sideshow Collectibles teamed up with Quick Stop to offer our readers a chance to win their very own sold-out Jedi… Find out who won…

What happens when you go swimming in lava? Thanks to Anakin Skywalker, you and I don’t have to try it out personally to get the answer. Gentle Giant and Entertainment Earth have just released the ‘Anakin reveal’ version of their Vader mini-bust, showing off poor Annie’s head in all it’s crispy glory. But is it worth the green? Check it out this week with Michael!

Christopher Mills returns with a handful of thrilling chillers to cool you down during those sweltering Summer evenings, including advance looks at a couple of upcoming horror releases…

Our exclusive Clerks 2 InAction shorts continue with an awkward encounter with a well-known filmmaker.

With the 4th season of RENO 911 premiering on Comedy Central, the 3rd season hitting your local DVD emporium, and a major motion picture on the way in the form of RENO 911: MIAMI, we got a chance to have a nice long chat with the man behind one of Reno’s finest, Carlos Alazraqui.

This week, we meet the design team tackling our current Extreme Lair Makeover.

Joe’s back with the Album of 2006 so far, Dick Pound, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, SQUIDBILLIES, Ashlee Simpson nude, and more.

This week, Britt Schramm sells his column space out to an infomercial about this brand new design system that is guaranteed to help prevent good comics from living such a short life span. Compelling reading. Also, the PftL Mailbox and the One Comic To Keep Your Eye On.

Widge returns, laughs in the face of SUPERMAN’s second weekend, and stands on his soapbox to bemoan the state of the comic industry. Come listen. There’ll be punch and pie.

In a flashback from the 2002 San Diego Comic-Con, Ralph Zinobop interviews some rather familiar-looking Star Wars fans.

[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns, as the dynamic duo discuss a blindingly bad bit of internet awfulness.

Fresh off his mention in The Washington Post and The Hollywood Reporter Christopher Stipp rocks a Schlitz as he takes looks at MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIEND, YOU, ME AND DUPREE, WORLD TRADE CENTER and FAST FOOD NATION.

D. K. Holm takes a look at a top notch and groundbreaking new book on the horror genre, Annalee Newitz’s PRETEND WE’RE DEAD.

Ian Bonds is back once again with reviews of GRADIUS COLLECTION for PSP and NARUTO: ULTIMATE NINJA for PS2, as well as apreview of PREY for Xbox 360 and PC, and a quick word about a Half-Life 2 tournament occuring now…

It may be summer hiatus, but we roll out the next in a series of exclusive episode commentaries to hold you over the long wait for Season 6, this time from The Todd himself, Rob Maschio…

The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…

Peter looks into animation’s past, encountering little blue coupes, silly symphonies, dancing cookies, three caballeros, and more.

D. K. Holm spent the Fourth of July infused with patriotism while watching MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON for the upteenth time.

Alison’s back with your choice choices…

Barney Fife, Maynard, Bean, Spongebob, and more all get props in Fred’s latest…

Some long, lost evil dead are alive and well in EQUINOX, which D. K. Holm catches up with on DVD.

Join M.C. this week as he checks out the new releases from Dashboard Confessional and Keane, announces the winners of the Superman Returns contest and makes a play to assume ultimate control of the Mormon church. Double A is also back with a peek at the new one from Dr. Octagon.

This week, a couple of the other outcasts get bullied, and now their fate rests solely in the hands of… Hod.

D. K. Holm walks the plank on behalf of the public with this early review of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

Old school creature feature fan Christopher Mills takes a quick look at a couple of recent low budget “retro” horror DVDs – FRANKENSTEIN VS. THE CREATURE FROM BLOOD COVE and STOMP! SHOUT! SCREAM!

Ever wish your crotch rocket could turn into a giant robot? Well, I bet your girlfriend does. Shogo doesn’t have that problem since he found the Garland. No idea what the hell I’m talking about? Check out this week’s toy review!

Leonard Cohen may be your man, but LEONARD COHEN: I’M YOUR MAN is not your film, at least in D.K. Holm’s humble opinion.

Our exclusive Clerks 2 InAction shorts continue with a tale of love lost, regrets, and a boom box.

We chat up the new DOCTOR WHO’s executive producer about the good Doctor’s past, present, and future.

This week, our Extreme Lair Makeover host introduces us to the individual in need of the design team’s help.

From the writer of Movie Poop Shoot’s ACTION DATSUN and his hot-ass girlfriend who draws COMBUSTIBLE ORANGE comes a spin-off of a spin-off. Why? Because Frank is void of any creative thought whatsoever. This one is weird, next week’s won’t be. Get it while it’s hot.

It’s Monday. That means it’s time for Widgett Walls to smack you across the face with a Quickcast, some box office news, and a large fresh carp.

On the horror beat, D. K. Holm catches up with new DVDs of THE OMEN and THE HILLS HAVE EYES.