Take Me Home Blog #19: THE WEIGHT IS OVER!!!
Posted Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 at 5:27am
Sam Jaeger delivers an announcement that will shake The TAKE ME HOME Blog to its very core!!
Archive for January, 2007
QSE News: 1/31/2007
Posted Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 at 5:21am
Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your quick source for news and notables of the day…
Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/31/2007
Posted Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 at 5:11am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Interview: Mike Nelson
Posted Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 at 4:42am
An in-depth chat with the acclaimed author, man behind RiffTrax, and former host of that beloved “Cow Town Puppet Show,” Mystery Science Theater 3000, about life, love, and Burt Reynolds’ hair…
Toy Box: Fullmetal Alchemist - Alphonse Elric
Posted Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 at 2:53am
It’s a Fullmetal day… no, not that Fullmetal - Fullmetal Alchemist! Come check out Alphonse Elric from Medicom, and see why everyone keeps confusing him for the real ‘fullmetal’.
QSE News: 1/30/2007
Posted Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 at 2:52am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/30/2007
Posted Tuesday, January 30th, 2007 at 2:50am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Widge Goes Off #21: Do Not Pierce or Burn, Even After Use
Posted Monday, January 29th, 2007 at 6:59am
Widgett takes on trans fats, the weight problem in the U.S., food and drink in general, then gives his own weight loss program ideas. Then he inexplicably starts laughing at Marvel Comics. Man, the meds weren’t worth a damn this week.
Scrubs Blog: The Cast & Crew
Posted Monday, January 29th, 2007 at 0:10am
We’ve had a lot of requests for it over the past year, so for all of those who wanted it, here’s the hi-res version of the cast & crew pic from Episode #5×07: “My Missed Perception”…
QSE News: 1/29/2007
Posted Monday, January 29th, 2007 at 0:07am
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Comics in Context #162: The Superhero Defined
Posted Monday, January 29th, 2007 at 0:06am
Peter tries to pin down the prickly problem of how exactly to define the term “superhero” in this day and age…
Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review Green for Danger
Posted Monday, January 29th, 2007 at 0:02am
D. K. Holm takes an advance peek at Criterion’s forthcoming disc of the fine British thriller GREEN FOR DANGER…
Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/29/2007
Posted Monday, January 29th, 2007 at 0:01am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 23: Are You Having Any Fun?
Posted Friday, January 26th, 2007 at 3:46am
[adult swim]’s Dana Snyder and Ken Plume’s weekly chat podcast returns with discussions of obscure menu items at landmark Hollywood restaurants, some movie that Dana has coming up, Ken’s attempts to conquer the ukulele, and more…
Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review Unknown, Prey, The Gathering
Posted Friday, January 26th, 2007 at 2:00am
D. K. Holm takes a look at the body of work of Bridget Moynahan (UNKNOWN, PREY) and a film with Christina Ricci (THE GATHERING)…
Trailer Park: HOMO ERECTUS and the Evolution of Modern Independent Film
Posted Friday, January 26th, 2007 at 1:51am
Christopher Stipp talks to Adam Rifkin - director, writer, star and distribution hopeful at the Slamdance Film Festival…
QSE News: 1/26/2007
Posted Friday, January 26th, 2007 at 1:41am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/26/2007
Posted Friday, January 26th, 2007 at 1:27am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Lost Tales of the View Askewniverse #3 - “That’s Bestiality, Randal!”
Posted Friday, January 26th, 2007 at 0:56am
Another installment in our exclusive “lost tales” from behind-the-scenes of Kevin Smith’s View Askewniverse…
Weekend Shopping Guide 1/26/07: Tricks of the Mind
Posted Friday, January 26th, 2007 at 0:26am
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 Derren Brown, Robert Mitchum, Kurosawa, OK Go, Jigsaw, Mutual of Omaha, Chuck Norris, Mike Judge, A.W.E.S.O.M.E.-O, and more…
The Fred Hembeck Show: Episode 88 - Back To The Beach
Posted Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at 4:21am
Fred waxes Hembeckian on the oft-overlooked Beach Boy, Al Jardine…
Music For The Masses: 1/25/07
Posted Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at 4:17am
M.C. is back this week with a Super-Mega-Sized “Music for the Masses” as he looks at a band whose name rhymes with Pig Clock, fills you in on his travels, introduces a new contributor and has Double A inform you all that Hip Hop Is Dead. Oh yeah, and he digs up a picture of Christopher Stipp’s wild ride.
QSE News: 1/25/2007
Posted Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at 3:59am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/25/2007
Posted Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at 3:31am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
QSE News: 1/24/2007
Posted Wednesday, January 24th, 2007 at 1:04am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/24/2007
Posted Wednesday, January 24th, 2007 at 0:57am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Party Favors: R.E.M. Sleep
Posted Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007 at 3:48am
Joe contemplates the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and wonders why R.E.M. made the cut, plus The Clash sell out, Larry Wilmore, Marilyn Manson’s marital mediocrity, BEER LEAGUE, Louis CK’s unrepsonsiveness, and more…
QSE News: 1/23/2007
Posted Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007 at 2:26am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/23/2006
Posted Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007 at 2:00am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/22/2006
Posted Monday, January 22nd, 2007 at 1:42am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
QSE News: 1/22/2007
Posted Monday, January 22nd, 2007 at 1:41am
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Comics in Context #161: Walt The Auteur
Posted Sunday, January 21st, 2007 at 5:48am
Peter continues his in-depth look into Mary Poppins, this time with a focus on a man named Disney…
Scrubs Blog: My Musical - Part 2
Posted Friday, January 19th, 2007 at 2:11am
Since the Guest Star of this week’s musical episode, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, is married to Quick Stop’s own “Oooooh Shiny” columnist Craig Shemin (and he just so happened to be on set during filming), we asked Craig to contribute a guest blog - which he did, with the help of Stephanie and Debra Fordham, the writer of the episode. This is part 2 of a 2 part blog about “My Musical”…
Trailer Park: Alright, Already, With The Fountain…
Posted Friday, January 19th, 2007 at 2:03am
Christopher Stipp heads back for one more sip at THE FOUNTAIN. He swears this is the last time.
QSE News: 1/19/2007
Posted Friday, January 19th, 2007 at 2:01am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/19/2006
Posted Friday, January 19th, 2007 at 1:53am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Weekend Shopping Guide 1/19/07: Doo-Dah
Posted Friday, January 19th, 2007 at 1:40am
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 Bonzos, Viv Stanshall, Terry Gilliam, The Doctor, Jack Bauer, Elvis, Dave Gorman, Mike Nelson, Mike Judge, Captain Caveman, and more…
Interview: Stan Lee
Posted Thursday, January 18th, 2007 at 4:48am
We chat with the comic book icon and octogenarian creative dynamo about MOSAIC, LIGHTSPEED, and POW! Entertainment…
The Fred Hembeck Show: Episode 87 - A Tale of Two Freds
Posted Thursday, January 18th, 2007 at 1:43am
Fred takes a page from the past and tells the tale of when Fred met both the silver age JLA and the golden age JSA…
QSE News: 1/18/2007
Posted Thursday, January 18th, 2007 at 1:41am
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Music For The Masses: 1/18/2007
Posted Thursday, January 18th, 2007 at 0:26am
M.C.’s on a boat, so catch a very special guest edition of the “Music for the Masses” podcast…
Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/18/2006
Posted Thursday, January 18th, 2007 at 0:09am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
QSE News: 1/17/2007
Posted Wednesday, January 17th, 2007 at 1:07am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/17/2006
Posted Wednesday, January 17th, 2007 at 0:57am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Toy Box: General Grievous Mini-Bust
Posted Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 at 2:38am
This week’s ice storms were inconvienent, but not enough to stop Michael from bringing you a look at the new General Grievous mini-bust from Gentle Giant. Check out what got him hot on such a cold day!
QSE News: 1/16/2007
Posted Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 at 2:34am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/16/2006
Posted Monday, January 15th, 2007 at 23:55pm
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Widge Goes Off #20: Use in Upright Position Only!
Posted Monday, January 15th, 2007 at 22:41pm
Widgett returns from hiatus to talk about how he spent his holidays fighting off spammers, how he was totally wrong about NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, and how he looks forward to the inevitable sequel, DAWN AT THE DMV…
10 Quick Questions: Clint Mansell - You Just Have To Dig Deeper Sometimes
Posted Monday, January 15th, 2007 at 5:21am
Christopher Stipp spends some exclusive time with Golden Globe nominee composer Clint Mansell about THE FOUNTAIN, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, PI and what it takes to keep evolving as an artist…
Nocturnal Admissions: Thoughts on Children of Men and Apocalypto
Posted Monday, January 15th, 2007 at 4:03am
D. K. Holm ponders some interesting similarities between CHILDREN OF MEN and APOCALYPTO…
QSE News: 1/15/2007
Posted Monday, January 15th, 2007 at 3:59am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/15/2006
Posted Monday, January 15th, 2007 at 0:05am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Interview: Ricky Gervais
Posted Sunday, January 14th, 2007 at 0:44am
An in-depth chat with the actor/comedian and co-creator of THE OFFICE and EXTRAS, as we talk about fame, fortune, podcasts, and the enigma that is Karl Pilkington…
Scrubs Blog: My Musical - Part 1
Posted Saturday, January 13th, 2007 at 2:44am
Since the Guest Star of this coming week’s musical episode, Stephanie D’Abruzzo, is married to Quick Stop’s own “Oooooh Shiny” columnist Craig Shemin (and he just so happened to be on set during filming), we asked Craig to contribute a guest blog - which he did, with the help of Stephanie and Debra Fordham, the writer of the episode. This is part 1 of a 2 part blog about “My Musical” - check back next week after the episode airs for the finale.
Comics in Context #160: Banks’ Holiday
Posted Friday, January 12th, 2007 at 5:06am
Peter continues his in-depth look at Mary Poppins - from book to screen to stage - this time with a special look at the character of Mr. Banks…
Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review Bandidas
Posted Friday, January 12th, 2007 at 4:58am
Oh, by the way, there’s a new movie out starring both Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz. Never heard of it? Neither had D. K. Holm, who reviews the DVD.
Trailer Park: The Best Trailers of 2006
Posted Friday, January 12th, 2007 at 4:57am
Christopher Stipp wraps up his discussion of what 2006 brought us in trailers and looks forward to the future in 2007…And it doesn’t look good if PRIMEVAL is any indication of what’s to come.
Weekend Shopping Guide 1/12/07: Back In The Saddle
Posted Friday, January 12th, 2007 at 4:53am
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 Gervais, Mr. French, Jack Tripper, Johnny Knoxville, Martin Lawrence, SpongeBob, Stan Lee, and more…
QSE News: 1/12/2007
Posted Friday, January 12th, 2007 at 4:37am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/12/2006
Posted Friday, January 12th, 2007 at 4:32am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Music For The Masses: 1/11/07
Posted Thursday, January 11th, 2007 at 2:00am
This week, due to some slim pickings, M.C keeps it shorter than Brittany’s skirt as he takes a look at the upcoming release from The Shins and Double A kicks around the new one from Mos Def. PLUS!! Upcoming music releases!!
Noctural Admissions: 2006 Season TV Roundup
Posted Thursday, January 11th, 2007 at 1:10am
D. K. Holm looks out over the expanse of the 2006 - 2007 television season from its mid-point.
The Fred Hembeck Show: Episode 86 - The Hembeck Effect
Posted Thursday, January 11th, 2007 at 0:51am
A tale of Fred being in the dark, in oh so many ways… And how 86 is not just an Agent number…
QSE News: 1/11/2007
Posted Thursday, January 11th, 2007 at 0:47am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/11/2006
Posted Thursday, January 11th, 2007 at 0:05am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
QSE News: 1/10/2007
Posted Wednesday, January 10th, 2007 at 2:52am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/10/2006
Posted Wednesday, January 10th, 2007 at 2:24am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Interview: Stephen Merchant
Posted Tuesday, January 9th, 2007 at 5:52am
An in-depth chat with the co-creator of THE OFFICE and EXTRAS, as we talk about working with Ricky Gervais, podcasts, and the enigma that is Karl Pilkington…
Take Me Home Blog #18: The Best List of The Best of 2006 of ALL TIME!!!
Posted Tuesday, January 9th, 2007 at 0:50am
Sam Jaeger takes a heartfelt look back on the year that was.
Marvel Legends - It’s a Hasbro World Now
Posted Tuesday, January 9th, 2007 at 0:31am
When it comes to Marvel action figures, Toybiz is out and Hasbro is in. There has been much ado over the situation for months now, but with the first all Hasbro wave of Marvel Legends, it’s time for Michael to put your fears at rest. He checks out Hercules, The Beast and Banshee this week!
Noctural Admissions: Movie News, Kim Morgan and ClickStar
Posted Tuesday, January 9th, 2007 at 0:25am
ClickStar is the new movie downloading site that features the writings of on line critic Kim Morgan, which D. K. Holm hereby celebrates.
QSE News: 1/9/2007
Posted Tuesday, January 9th, 2007 at 0:21am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/9/2006
Posted Tuesday, January 9th, 2007 at 0:12am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review Monsters and Madmen
Posted Monday, January 8th, 2007 at 5:05am
D. K. Holm dives into four horror and sci-fi films from the Criterion Collection, including two rarities starring Boris Karloff.
Party Favors: Forbidden Black Rice
Posted Monday, January 8th, 2007 at 5:02am
Joe talks Lucas, Restless Leg, I LOVE NEW YORK, Ed Wynn, Trump Vs. Rosie, and more…
QSE News: 1/8/2007
Posted Monday, January 8th, 2007 at 4:52am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/8/2006
Posted Monday, January 8th, 2007 at 4:45am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Game On! 1-6-2007: These Are a Few Of My Favorite Things…
Posted Saturday, January 6th, 2007 at 6:29am
Ian Bonds rings in the New Year with his reviews of new games in some of his favorite series, including METAL GEAR SOLID, CASTLEVANIA, and, of course, THE LEGEND OF ZELDA.
Scrubs Blog: Everything Comes Down To Poo
Posted Friday, January 5th, 2007 at 2:23am
This week, we’ve got another sneak peek at the musical episode (airing Thursday, January 18th at 9:00pm on NBC), featuring a little ditty all about the medical wonders of a number two…
Comics in Context #159: The Da Vinci Comics Code
Posted Friday, January 5th, 2007 at 2:12am
This week, Peter continued his in-depth look at the Library of Congress’ “Cartoon America” exhibition…
QSE News: 1/5/2007
Posted Friday, January 5th, 2007 at 1:14am
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Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review The Covenant
Posted Friday, January 5th, 2007 at 0:52am
D. K. Holm is afraid of what’s happening to Renny Harlin in films such as THE COVENANT, now out on DVD.
Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/5/2006
Posted Friday, January 5th, 2007 at 0:48am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Contest: Win Pirates 2 on DVD!
Posted Thursday, January 4th, 2007 at 4:30am
Buena Vista and Quick Stop are providing you this contest, which is the closest you’ll probably ever come to getting Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and/or Orlando Bloom into your home. So don’t squander the opportunity.
Music For The Masses: A New Beginning
Posted Thursday, January 4th, 2007 at 4:15am
M.C. bids each and every one of you a Happy New Year, outlines some minor changes and introduces you to the first ever “Music for the Masses” podcast. God help us all…
The Fred Hembeck Show: Episode 85 - “…But How Did You Like Dallas OTHERWISE, Mrs. Kennedy?…”
Posted Thursday, January 4th, 2007 at 2:50am
Fred presents a frank and open discussion of a shock-laden mid-sixties Superman Family entry…
QSE News: 1/4/2007
Posted Thursday, January 4th, 2007 at 2:19am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/4/2006
Posted Thursday, January 4th, 2007 at 2:12am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Interview: Jonathan Katz
Posted Thursday, January 4th, 2007 at 1:53am
We go in-depth with the stand-up and star of the award-winning DR. KATZ: PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST…
QSE News: 1/3/2007
Posted Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007 at 2:49am
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Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/3/2006
Posted Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007 at 2:39am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/2/2006
Posted Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 at 1:08am
Today’s links to our favorite finds around the web…
Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review Jet Li’s Fearless
Posted Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 at 0:36am
D. K. Holm catches up with Jet Li’s “last” martial arts film FEARLESS.
Toy Box: Stargate SG-1 Series 2
Posted Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 at 0:35am
Take a trip through the Stargate this week, as Michael checks out two more of the cool Diamons Select Toys figures hitting pegs - Jaffa Warrior Teal’C and Black Ops Teal’C!
Nocturnal Admissions: DVD Review, MI3: 2-Disc Collector’s Edition, Mission Impossible 1: The Complete First TV Season
Posted Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 at 0:32am
D. K. Holm gets a double dose of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE with this look at DVDs of MI3 and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE TV season one…
