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Archive for December, 2006

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 22: Part 2: Holiday-a-Gone-Gone

Posted Sunday, December 31st, 2006 at 0:05am

[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns with a New Year’s Eve holiday special hot on the heels of their Christmas Eve spectacular, wherein they wrap up their holiday mix tape exploration and greet the coming of 2007. If you haven’t already, make sure you listen to Part 1 - you know, just because…

Trailer Park: The Best Trailers of 2006

Posted Sunday, December 31st, 2006 at 0:04am

Christopher Stipp discusses at what 2006 brought us in trailers and looks forward to the future in 2007.

Lost Tales of the View Askewniverse #2 - “Kev & Mosier Are Gay”

Posted Sunday, December 31st, 2006 at 0:03am

Our Holiday Havoc celebration concludes as it began - with another exclusive “lost tale” from behind-the-scenes of Kevin Smith’s View Askewniverse…

Holiday Havoc Day 17: The Venture Bros.

Posted Sunday, December 24th, 2006 at 23:31pm

It’s Christmas, and that means the fine folks over at AstroBase Go - Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer - have put together a very special VENTURE BROS. Christmas song…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 22: Part 1: Holiday-a-Go-Go

Posted Sunday, December 24th, 2006 at 1:09am

[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns with a Christmas Eve holiday special, wherein they explore their holiday mix tapes and reflect on the spirit of the season. Be sure to check back on New Year’s Eve for Part 2 of this very special Snydecast…

Holiday Havoc Day 16: Dana Snyder & Ken Plume

Posted Sunday, December 24th, 2006 at 1:08am

Today, we’ve got a special treat from [adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Quick Stop poobah Ken Plume, co-hosts of our own Ken P.D. Snydecast - an exclusive holiday single.

Holiday Havoc Day 15: Monkey Talk with Paul Dini & Rashy

Posted Saturday, December 23rd, 2006 at 7:27am

Today, we’ve got a special holiday edition of Paul Dini’s “Monkey Talk” (co-hosted with his irrepressible sock monkey son, Rashy), which finds Paul taking Rashy and his little brother, SuperRica, on a pleasant drive to see some Christmas lights in the neighborhood… But Rashy has other plans…

“Oooooh… Shiny.” #2: T’was a Very Pop Culture Christmas

Posted Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 3:15am

shinysm.gifCraig Shemin takes time out to address his issues with the current holiday season in pop culture…

Scrubs Blog: My 6×03 Table Read

Posted Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 1:58am

It’s holiday break time, so how about if we head into it with a full-length cast table read of the script for episode 6×03, “My Coffee”…

Noctural Admissions: Holiday Movie Roundup

Posted Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 1:56am

D. K. Holm plows through a host of holiday and awards season releases, on his way to the egg nog.

Keneteph’s Korner: Industry Profiles - DJ Ju-Ice

Posted Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 1:48am

Thaahum profiles New Jersey impresario DJ Ju-Ice…

Holiday Havoc Day 14: Mike Nelson & Rifftrax

Posted Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 1:18am

Today, we’ve got an exclusive Holiday Havoc gift from Michael J. Nelson – formerly of the legendary MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and author of numerous best-selling & very funny books – and the rest of the team at Rifftrax.

Weekend Shopping Guide 12/22/06: Happy Holidays!

Posted Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 1:02am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring the Simpsons, Pluto, Walt Disney, Johnny Vegas, Rocky Balboa, Conan, Frank Capra, Gomer Pyle, Ellen, Gene Simmons, and more…

10 Quick Questions: Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Posted Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 0:58am

Christopher Stipp spreads a little Christmas cheer as he talks with Mary Elizabeth Winstead regarding BLACK CHRISTMAS, GRINDHOUSE, DIE HARD 4 and how she looks in flip-flops.

QSE News: 12/22/2006

Posted Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 0:53am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/22/2006

Posted Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 0:45am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Holiday Havoc Day 13: Melonpool

Posted Thursday, December 21st, 2006 at 16:01pm

Today, we’ve got a special holiday video from Steve Troop and Quick Stop’s very own “Melonpool Quickcast,” wherein the “Melonpool” gang wishes everyone’s favorite droid a healthy helping of holiday cheer…

Music For The Masses: Year End Extravaganza

Posted Thursday, December 21st, 2006 at 0:43am

Happy Holidays, everybody!! M.C. says goodbye to 2006 by revisiting the best discs of the year… umm, at least as far as he was concerned.

QSE News: 12/21/2006

Posted Thursday, December 21st, 2006 at 0:12am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/21/2006

Posted Wednesday, December 20th, 2006 at 23:54pm

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

“Code Monkey” Remix Contest Winners!

Posted Wednesday, December 20th, 2006 at 1:50am

Frustrated software designers, angry DJs, and glue-addled loop kids all submitted their remixes of Jonathan Coulton’s internet hit “Code Monkey,” and here are the lucky winners…

Take Me Home Blog #17: CRITICS - A Critical Approach

Posted Wednesday, December 20th, 2006 at 1:29am

jaegersm.jpgSam Jaeger’s back with a review of a reviewer who reviewed THE FOUNTAIN. Got that?

QSE News: 12/20/2006

Posted Wednesday, December 20th, 2006 at 1:22am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/20/2006

Posted Wednesday, December 20th, 2006 at 1:11am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Toy Box: He’s Such a Jughead…

Posted Tuesday, December 19th, 2006 at 1:56am

Everybody loves a jughead. Well, one jughead - Jughead Jones! Diamond Select is putting out a series of busts based on the Archie comics, and Michael checks out good old Jugs this week!

Holiday Havoc Day 12: Scrubs & The Blanks

Posted Tuesday, December 19th, 2006 at 1:44am

Today, we’ve got a treat from the folks over at SCRUBS - specifically, we’ve got Ted’s band, aka The Blanks, to record an original holiday a capella tune.

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/19/2006

Posted Tuesday, December 19th, 2006 at 1:11am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

QSE News: 12/19/2006

Posted Tuesday, December 19th, 2006 at 0:54am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 21: Virtual Boobs

Posted Monday, December 18th, 2006 at 3:48am

[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns with holiday tales to tell, contest winners to announce, and plans to unleash. Be sure to check back on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve for a pair of special holiday Snydecasts, just for you…

Holiday Havoc Day 11: Jonathan Coulton

Posted Monday, December 18th, 2006 at 1:49am

Holiday Havoc rolls along, as the days get colder and the season beckons, with cyber-troubadour Jonathan Coulton dropping an exclusive track…

QSE News: 12/18/2006

Posted Monday, December 18th, 2006 at 0:54am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Party Favors: Land Shark

Posted Monday, December 18th, 2006 at 0:15am

Joe calls BS on Penn, talks up old school SNL, takes on the awards season, and much more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/18/2006

Posted Monday, December 18th, 2006 at 0:05am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Scrubs Blog: Marching Baby Band

Posted Saturday, December 16th, 2006 at 4:03am

When you’ve got a baby on the way, always be sure to have the marching band lined up. Go behind-the-scenes of this memorable segment from episode 6×02, “My Best Friend’s Baby’s Baby and My Baby’s Baby,” and find out who came up with that incredibly long title…

Game On! 12-16-2006: More Games Than Should Be Legal

Posted Saturday, December 16th, 2006 at 3:59am

Ian Bonds has a buttload of reviews and comparrisons for you this week with WWE SVR 2007, BLITZ: THE LEAGUE, MORTAL KOMBAT: UNCHAINED, POWERSTONE COLLECTION, SPIDER-MAN and SUPERMAN’s latest games, and more, all in this week’s Game On!

Comics in Context #158: Jolly Holiday

Posted Saturday, December 16th, 2006 at 3:55am

Peter takes an in-depth look at Mary Poppins - from book to screen to stage - and tries to pin down one of literature’s more perplexing forces of nature…

Holiday Havoc Day 10: Jonathan Katz

Posted Friday, December 15th, 2006 at 0:04am

An exclusive piece from the legendary comedian and star of DR. KATZ…

Trailer Park: Finish the Year With a Drink From a FOUNTAIN

Posted Friday, December 15th, 2006 at 0:03am

Christopher Stipp takes the 4×4 and rolls right over the trailers for DREAMGIRLS, BLOOD DIAMOND, ERAGON but stops to clean the half-naked chrome mudflaps while admiring PERFUME. PLUS, stop by for a chance to WIN a signed poster for THE FOUNTAIN by Darren Aronofsky.

Weekend Shopping Guide 12/15/06: Arrrrrrrrrr

Posted Friday, December 15th, 2006 at 0:02am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Ricky Bobby, Jeri Blank, Jack Sparrow, Freddie Mercury, Mike Wieringo, Oliver Stone, Scrat, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/15/2006

Posted Friday, December 15th, 2006 at 0:01am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

QSE News: 12/15/2006

Posted Friday, December 15th, 2006 at 0:00am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Holiday Havoc Day 9: Sound Of Young America

Posted Thursday, December 14th, 2006 at 1:46am

Today we’ve got an exclusive holiday piece courtesy of Jesse Thorn and The Sound of Young America…

The Fred Hembeck Show: Episode 84 - Happy Everything, Everybody!

Posted Thursday, December 14th, 2006 at 1:29am

Fred brings the year to a close with a special look at the many faces of Santa Claus…

Noctural Admissions: Movie News, Living Room Theaters

Posted Thursday, December 14th, 2006 at 1:14am

D. K. Holm ponders the impact of the new theater chain speacializing in digital projection, Living Room Theaters.

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/14/2006

Posted Thursday, December 14th, 2006 at 1:11am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

QSE News: 12/14/2006

Posted Thursday, December 14th, 2006 at 0:57am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Holiday Havoc Day 8: Kenny vs. Spenny

Posted Wednesday, December 13th, 2006 at 4:01am

Today we’ve got an exclusive uncensored clip from the Canadian cult sensation KENNY Vs. SPENNY…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/13/2006

Posted Wednesday, December 13th, 2006 at 3:10am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

QSE News: 12/13/2006

Posted Wednesday, December 13th, 2006 at 2:46am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Toy Box: Lost - The Action Figures

Posted Tuesday, December 12th, 2006 at 3:53am

It’s time to get Lost with Michael this week, and he checks out three of the new action figures from Mcfarlane Toys based on the hit show - Locke, Jack and Hurley!

Holiday Havoc Day 7: Kaspar Hauser’s SkyMaul

Posted Tuesday, December 12th, 2006 at 1:38am

Today we’ve got an exclusive from the comedy troupe Kasper Hauser - a deleted ad from their SKYMALL parody SKYMAUL, that was deemed just too rude to print.

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/12/2006

Posted Tuesday, December 12th, 2006 at 1:11am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

QSE News: 12/12/2006

Posted Tuesday, December 12th, 2006 at 0:46am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

2006 Quick Stop Holiday Shopping Guide

Posted Monday, December 11th, 2006 at 5:46am

It’s that time of year again, when sites the web-over compile helpful holiday shopping lists to guide you into the deepest, darkest pits of retail with a map that will hopefully get you out alive. Here now, without further ado, is the 2006 Quick Stop Holiday Shopping Guide…

Holiday Havoc Day 6: Neil Innes

Posted Monday, December 11th, 2006 at 2:11am

Today, we’ve got an exclusive song from the Rutles, Bonzo Dog Band, & Monty Python alum…

Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review Alias: The Complete Fifth Season

Posted Monday, December 11th, 2006 at 1:25am

D. K. Holm doffs a hat and sheds a farewell tear for the final season of Alias, now out on DVD in two versions.

QSE News: 12/11/2006

Posted Monday, December 11th, 2006 at 1:07am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/11/2006

Posted Monday, December 11th, 2006 at 0:56am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Comics in Context #157: Our Nation’s Cartoons

Posted Friday, December 8th, 2006 at 22:50pm

This week, Peter goes in-depth on the “Cartoon America” exhibition at the Library of Congress…

Scrubs Blog: Exploding TV

Posted Friday, December 8th, 2006 at 4:51am

You’ve got a TV that absolutely, positively has to go out a window - so now what do you do? Find out in this week’s blog…

10 Quick Questions: Blake Mycoskie & Missy Peregrym

Posted Friday, December 8th, 2006 at 4:50am

Christopher Stipp chats with former AMAZING RACE contestant/entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie and current It-Girl Missy Peregrym about TOMS Shoes and why it’s the one gift this holiday season you never thought to give…

Holiday Havoc Day 5: Billy West

Posted Friday, December 8th, 2006 at 3:10am

Today we’ve got an exclusive holiday greeting & tune from the one, the only - voice actor extraordinaire - Billy West, the voice of FUTURAMA’s Fry, Farnsworth, Zoidberg, and Zap Brannigan, plus Ren & Stimpy, Popeye, Bugs Bunny… cripes, this list could go on awhile…

Weekend Shopping Guide 12/8/06: No Nudity Allowed

Posted Friday, December 8th, 2006 at 2:12am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Roseanne, TRUE LIFE ADVENTURES, the Production Code, Bertolucci, Happy Tree Friends, Woody, Crockett & Tubbs, Jack Bauer, and more…

QSE News: 12/8/2006

Posted Friday, December 8th, 2006 at 1:56am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/8/2006

Posted Friday, December 8th, 2006 at 1:49am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

The Fred Hembeck Show: Episode 83 - All You Need Is Fred

Posted Thursday, December 7th, 2006 at 1:19am

Fred has nothing but LOVE for the newest release from the Fab Four, and even shares a cover where the Fabs met the Bat…

Music For The Masses: December 7th, 2006

Posted Thursday, December 7th, 2006 at 0:57am

M.C. takes a moment to thank Britney’s “cat” before diving into the “new” one from The Beatles. Meanwhile, Double A checks out the latest from Prince Po and M.C.’s 10-year-old nephew reviews the latest from +44… and then, everyone lives happily ever after…

QSE News: 12/7/2006

Posted Thursday, December 7th, 2006 at 0:48am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/7/2006

Posted Thursday, December 7th, 2006 at 0:43am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Holiday Havoc Day 4: Rick Moranis

Posted Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 at 11:21am

Holiday Havoc rolls along, as actor/writer/comedian Rick Moranis drops an exclusive track from his album THE AGORAPHOBIC COWBOY, along with a special greeting.

Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review and giveaway, Miami Vice

Posted Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 at 1:46am

D. K. Holm goes to the well again for another refreshing drink of Miami Vice, now out on DVD.

QSE News: 12/6/2006

Posted Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 at 1:44am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/6/2006

Posted Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 at 1:23am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Party Favors: Where The Sun Don’t Dance

Posted Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 at 4:28am

Joe takes on the blinkered thinking in Park City, dishes up Amy Sedaris and Anthony Bourdain, waxes poetic on Groovy Goolies, and much more…

Toy Box: Spider-Man Origins 9″ figures

Posted Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 at 1:39am

It’s time to get all retro with your Spider-man self, and take a little trip on the way back machine as Michael looks at the new… and yet not quite so new… DC 9″ Spider-Man Classics!

QSE News: 12/5/2006

Posted Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 at 1:32am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/5/2006

Posted Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 at 1:24am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Holiday Havoc Day 3: Howard Shore

Posted Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 at 0:46am

Today’s Holiday Havoc delivers an interview with Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore, of LORD OF THE RINGS, Cronenberg, and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE fame…

Widge Goes Off #19: Lift Using Both Hands!

Posted Monday, December 4th, 2006 at 10:41am

widgesm.jpgWidge runs down the dearth of coolness hitting cinemas in December, then relates another way the MPAA is shrieking BOHICA to the heavens. Then he dares you to tell him he sucks for going to see a movie and asks, “Whut are we gonna do now?” Or maybe we just dreamed that part.

Holiday Havoc Day 2: Challenge Club

Posted Monday, December 4th, 2006 at 3:37am

Our Holiday Havoc spectacular continues with a track from the Baltimore-based rock band Challenge Club – “Let’s Get Rowdy This Christmas”…

Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review Homicide: Life on the Series: The Complete Series

Posted Monday, December 4th, 2006 at 1:08am

D. K. Holm emerges from complete immersion in the 35-disc set of Homicide: Life on the Series: The Complete Series .

QSE News: 12/4/2006

Posted Monday, December 4th, 2006 at 1:02am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/4/2006

Posted Monday, December 4th, 2006 at 0:49am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Game On! 12-2-2006: My God That’s A Lot of Games! Part I

Posted Saturday, December 2nd, 2006 at 2:22am

Ian Bonds hits your with his largest selection of reviews and comparisions all around so you get the most for you holiday dollar, including looks at CALL OF DUTY 3, MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE, DEATH JR II, SCARFACE, GRAND THEFT AUTO: VICE CITY STORIES and more, all in this week’s jumbo Game On! Extravaganza…

Lost Tales of the View Askewniverse #1 - “Final Meeting”

Posted Friday, December 1st, 2006 at 22:00pm

Even when you think you’ve seen it all, there are plenty of stories that fall through the cracks. Well, consider this a means of plucking those anecdotes from out of the void and presenting them to you, our loyal audience of Kevin Smith aficionados, via a little feature we like to call “Lost Tales of the View Askewniverse.”

Scrubs Blog: My Guy Love

Posted Friday, December 1st, 2006 at 18:48pm

SCRUBS is back on the air, Thursday nights at 9pm on NBC, and the countdown begins to the big musical episode - so watch as J.D. & Turk get their tune on with an ode to “Guy Love”…

Comics in Context #156: Canon Fodder

Posted Friday, December 1st, 2006 at 18:46pm

Peter talks Scott McCloud’s MAKING COMICS tour, plus the likes of Kurtzman, Kirby, Eisner, Crumb, Panter, Ware, and more…

Trailer Park: Nerds! Nerds! Nerds!

Posted Friday, December 1st, 2006 at 2:11am

Christopher Stipp finds enough wrong with the trailer for UNKNOWN, some things to like about 8 FILMS TO DIE FOR and a trailer that has made it on his Top 10 for 2006: SMOKIN’ ACES.

QSE News: 12/1/2006

Posted Friday, December 1st, 2006 at 2:09am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/1/2006

Posted Friday, December 1st, 2006 at 1:59am

Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…

Weekend Shopping Guide 12/1/06: Ooo-de-lally

Posted Friday, December 1st, 2006 at 1:51am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Superman, ST. ELSEWHERE, ROBIN HOOD, Tenacious D, THUNDERCATS, Kenny vs. Spenny, and more…