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Archive for October, 2007

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/31/2007

Posted Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/30/2007

Posted Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Win a Rocky & Bullwinkle Mini-Maquette!

Posted Monday, October 29th, 2007 at 5:17am

Quick Stop Entertainment, along with Sideshow Toy and Electric Tiki is giving away a Rocky & Bullwinkle mini-maquette.

SModcast 35

Posted Monday, October 29th, 2007 at 0:19am

SModcast 35: Dr. Smith & The Medicine Show - In which the Jersey trio dissect each other’s pharmaceutical history, probe deep into the mind, make revelations aplenty, and bond on a whole new level.

Comics in Context #200: My First Million

Posted Monday, October 29th, 2007 at 0:02am

Peter Sanderson’s “Comics In Context” celebrates its 200th column with an index of what’s come before, a discussion of Danny Fingeroth’s new book DISGUISED AS CLARK KENT, and wraps up with the mighty John Byrne’s MAN OF STEEL…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/29/2007

Posted Monday, October 29th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Lucy, Daughter Of The Devil - The Music: Episode 7

Posted Saturday, October 27th, 2007 at 6:19am

Exclusively on Quick Stop, you can get songs and music cues from the seventh episode of [adult swim]’s newest show, LUCY, DAUGHTER OF THE DEVIL, courtesy of creator Loren Bouchard…

QSE News: Week In Review - 10/26/2007

Posted Saturday, October 27th, 2007 at 5:57am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your source for news and notables of the week that was…

Scrubs Blog: My 7×01 Table Read

Posted Friday, October 26th, 2007 at 0:24am

The seventh season has arrived, and we kick things off with the table read of episode 7×01, “My Own Worst Enemy”…

Trailer Park: Henry Rollins

Posted Friday, October 26th, 2007 at 0:04am

Christopher Stipp willingly keeps the gloves on and lets Henry Rollins do all the talking as he speaks about the Bush administration, touring, and tips on getting in touch with your patriotic side…

Weekend Shopping Guide 10/26/07: The Future Has Arrived

Posted Friday, October 26th, 2007 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 Wilbur Robinson, Indiana Jones, Jack Skellington, Jack Kirby, Veronica Mars, Jessica Fletcher, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/26/2007

Posted Friday, October 26th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Party Favors: Turning Over A New Leif

Posted Thursday, October 25th, 2007 at 1:33am

Joe recounts his chance encounters with a Bay City Roller and Leif Garret, remembers MY SO-CALLED LIFE, decries the retail combination of Halloween and Christmas, takes a shot at SHOT AT LOVE, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/25/2007

Posted Thursday, October 25th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Toy Box: Star Wars Mini-Bust - Dengar

Posted Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 3:39am

Dengar, the STAR WARS bounty hunter, might not get much respect, but at least he’s gotten himself a mini-bust! Check it out this week as Michael gives it the once over…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/24/2007

Posted Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 3:35am

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

Interview: Monty Python’s Terry Jones

Posted Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 at 9:19am

We go in-depth with the Monty Python alum about his historical documentaries, a new cut of ERIK THE VIKING, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/23/2007

Posted Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 at 4:15am

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

Cabin Fever #06: Penance Whip

Posted Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at 13:47pm

Yes, despite being about 2 weeks late, the show is here! Sound isn’t amazing, quality isn’t amazing. But you know what? It’s f—ing here! The issues with putting them up turned out to be a simple click of a button too many. Aaron will be whipped mercilessly for penance. So as long as you don’t forget that what we’re talking about happened last month, I think you might enjoy this one. Expect another show soon to make up for our tardiness.

SModcast 34

Posted Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at 0:14am

SModcast 34: Jersey Justice League - The Heroes of the East convene for a special Jersey roundtable, featuring epic tales of early friendship, “Star Wars” summers, a fecal tooth and a mother’s love, a fecal ring quest and a decided lack of love, a friend’s betrayal, how old is too old to attend a high school party, how to creep out an elementary school class whilst proposing to your wife, and the misfit zoo. TECHNICAL NOTE: Due to malfunctioning equipment, the sound quality may be a bit wonky - but the stories were just too good to lose.

Comics in Context #199: The Forgotten Ones

Posted Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at 0:03am

Peter brings his six-part critique of the Neil Gaiman’s new ETERNALS series to a close…

Keneteph’s Corner: An Interview With Sarah Barrable-Tishauer

Posted Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at 0:02am

Thaahum chats with DEGRASSI star Sarah Barrable-Tishauer…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/22/2007

Posted Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Win Meet the Robinsons on DVD!

Posted Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 2:42am

Quick Stop Entertainment is giving away Meet the Robinsons on DVD!

Lucy, Daughter Of The Devil - The Music: Episode 6

Posted Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 0:06am

Exclusively on Quick Stop, you can get songs and music cues from the sixth episode of [adult swim]’s newest show, LUCY, DAUGHTER OF THE DEVIL, courtesy of creator Loren Bouchard…

Scrubs Blog: A Guided Tour - Part 5

Posted Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 0:05am

The final installment of the Scrubs set tour, with special tour guides Production Manager Richard Wells, Ken Jenkins, and Neil Flynn…

Weekend Shopping Guide 10/19/07: How I Love Ya

Posted Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 0:04am

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 Al Jolson, Mickey Mouse, Drew Carey, Kelso, Robert Rodriguez, Angelina Jolie, The Silver Surfer, David Duchovny, Optimus Prime, Roseanne, James Lipton, James Woods, and more…

Trailer Park: Chris Ryall

Posted Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 0:03am

Christopher celebrates (in his own way) the release of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT by chatting with Editor-In-Chief for IDW, Chris Ryall, about the work he’s put into NIGHT, TRANSFORMERS and the upcoming BEOWULF…

QSE News: Week In Review - 10/19/2007

Posted Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 0:02am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your source for news and notables of the week that was…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/19/2007

Posted Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/18/2007

Posted Thursday, October 18th, 2007 at 2:37am

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

Toy Box: Robocop 3D Wall Art

Posted Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 at 0:02am

Looking for something cool to hang on the wall? McFarlane has the answer with their 3D Wall Art. Michael checks out the latest release - Robocop!

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/17/2007

Posted Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/16/2007

Posted Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 at 0:23am

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

SModcast 33

Posted Monday, October 15th, 2007 at 1:25am

SModcast 33: Life Of Bryan - A blast from the (recent) past, in which a guest hero descends to fill the slot of a traveling hero, as the conversation begins with tales of liquid diet depression before turning towards reminiscences of Jersey - of college writing courses, old girlfriends, and Walt’s trouble getting paid - before winding up with remembrances of Mewes past.

Game On! 10-15-2007: Episode 3 - Game On! Goes to the Movies

Posted Monday, October 15th, 2007 at 0:03am

Our intrepid hero Ian Bonds checks out movie influenced games and game based movies in his new podcast, featuring looks at JOHN WOO PRESENTS: STRANGLEHOLD, STUNTMAN: IGNITION, DOA: DEAD OR ALIVE and RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION…

Comics in Context #198: It’s Not So Sprite

Posted Monday, October 15th, 2007 at 0:02am

Peter continues his critique of Jack Kirby’s and Neil Gaiman’s ETERNALS series…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/15/2007

Posted Monday, October 15th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Cabin Fever #05: A Mic Too Far

Posted Saturday, October 13th, 2007 at 13:43pm

Another installment of the giggle filled gobbledygook that is Cabin Fever. This week we wax lyrical about the idiocy of The Panel show, scrotal tears, and the glory that is the return of that beautiful piece of chocolate, Wispa. Look out for a very short cameo by our Scottish pal Bruce and marvel as Aaron talks way too close to the mic and Brian talks much too far away from it. Oh the professionalism!

Lucy, Daughter Of The Devil - The Music: Episode 5

Posted Friday, October 12th, 2007 at 2:05am

Exclusively on Quick Stop, you can get songs and music cues from the fifth episode of [adult swim]’s newest show, LUCY, DAUGHTER OF THE DEVIL, courtesy of creator Loren Bouchard…

DVD Late Show: Fall Film Fest

Posted Friday, October 12th, 2007 at 2:04am

It’s autumn, and that means it’s time for the annual flood of cult and exploitation flicks on DVD. Christopher Mills reviews FROM BEYOND, FOOD OF THE GODS, THE LOST WORLD, BLACK ROSES, THE INTRUDER, TRANSFORMERS and more in the latest Late Show…

Trailer Park: WEIRDSVILLE

Posted Friday, October 12th, 2007 at 1:06am

Christopher Stipp has some things to say about HDNet and WEIRDSVILLE while looking at the trailers for RESERVATION ROAD, IRON MAN and BEE MOVIE…

Party Favors: Like A Tarheel Cowboy

Posted Friday, October 12th, 2007 at 1:04am

Joe locks down The Village People’s Randy Jones (aka “The Cowboy), bemoans the Hall of Shame, knocks HBO upside the head, and more…

Weekend Shopping Guide 10/12/07: Truthiness In Advertising

Posted Friday, October 12th, 2007 at 0:45am

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 Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock, Dr. Seuss, The Film Crew, Alex P. Keaton, Jerry Ordway, Joseph Campbell, Uncle Scrooge, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/12/2007

Posted Friday, October 12th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/11/2007

Posted Thursday, October 11th, 2007 at 1:59am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/10/2007

Posted Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 at 0:07am

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

Win the Jungle Book on DVD

Posted Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 at 2:41am

Quick Stop Entertainment is giving away The Jungle Book Platinum Edition DVD!

Toy Box: Cult Classics 6 - The Lost Boys

Posted Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 at 1:36am

Michael checks out the latest wave of cult classics from NECA!

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/9/2007

Posted Monday, October 8th, 2007 at 23:58pm

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

SModcast 32

Posted Monday, October 8th, 2007 at 1:56am

SModcast 32: I’m No Fool - In which our heroes learn to fear a very tiny water-dwelling killer, mark a passing with little pity, discover why a future in food services might not be the path to take, gift Kentucky with a new license plate slogan, wonder as to the whereabouts of beloved fast food icons, and impart a little lesson about common sense.

Comics in Context #197: Rude Awakenings

Posted Monday, October 8th, 2007 at 0:02am

Peter continues his critique of Jack Kirby’s and Neil Gaiman’s ETERNALS series…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/8/2007

Posted Monday, October 8th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Scrubs Blog: A Guided Tour - Part 4

Posted Friday, October 5th, 2007 at 1:33am

The next installment of the Scrubs set tour, with special tour guides Production Manager Richard Wells, Ken Jenkins, and Neil Flynn…

Lucy, Daughter Of The Devil - The Music: Episode 4

Posted Friday, October 5th, 2007 at 0:49am

Exclusively on Quick Stop, you can get songs and music cues from the fourth episode of [adult swim]’s newest show, LUCY, DAUGHTER OF THE DEVIL, courtesy of creator Loren Bouchard…

Weekend Shopping Guide 10/05/07: To Boldly Buy

Posted Friday, October 5th, 2007 at 0:04am

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 Jean Luc Picard, John Cusack, Sarah Silverman, Baloo, Grover, Caligula, Dracula, Mandy Patinkin, Ike & Tina, Ken Burns, Felix The Cat, Audrey Hepburn, and more…

QSE News: Week In Review - 10/5/2007

Posted Friday, October 5th, 2007 at 0:03am

Quick Stop Entertainment News - Your source for news and notables of the week that was…

Trailer Park: What I Did On My Summer Vacation

Posted Friday, October 5th, 2007 at 0:02am

Christopher Stipp accounts his time away from the Airstream and comes blazing back in his wife-beater with a view at AWAY FROM HER and the trailers for DEDICATION, LARS AND THE REAL GIRL and FINISHING THE GAME…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/5/2007

Posted Friday, October 5th, 2007 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/4/2007

Posted Thursday, October 4th, 2007 at 0:03am

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

Win The Second Season of The Unit!

Posted Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 5:39am

Quick Stop Entertainment is giving away the second season of The Unit on DVD!

Scrubs Blog: A Guided Tour - Part 3

Posted Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 2:54am

The long-awaited continuation of the SCRUBS set tour has finally arrived, with special tour guides Production Manager Richard Wells, Ken Jenkins, and Neil Flynn…

Toy Box: Smart Bombs - The Blanks

Posted Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 2:19am

Are you feeling artistic? Then the new blank Smart Bombs from Creatus Maximus might just be the ticket to fulfill your needs. These little guys can be the canvas for your creativity. Michael checks them out this week!

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/3/2007

Posted Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 0:28am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/2/2007

Posted Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 at 1:46am

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

SModcast 31

Posted Monday, October 1st, 2007 at 0:14am

SModcast 31: Loneliness Of The Long Distance Mosier - In which our heroes ponder congress with strangers, arranged marriages, the Byzantine nature of the electoral college, the extent of principles (via the example of crop-shredding, sexually harassing monkeys), Darth Vader alerts, weight maintenance, the supposed joys of running, and climbing Everest.

The Art Of Travel Blog #5: The Jungle

Posted Monday, October 1st, 2007 at 0:05am

Quick Stop presents the exclusive web only trailer and fifth of seven behind the scenes webisodes for the independent film THE ART OF TRAVEL…

Party Favors: Dumb Dora No More

Posted Monday, October 1st, 2007 at 0:03am

Joe remembers the late doyenne of MATCH GAME, gets a Boston brushoff, has a McLovin moment, reveals a lost Bourdain episode, hopes Gordon Ramsay loses his Fox production staff, cringes at Lego Fun Snacks, and goes Retro…

Comics in Context #196: Celestial Mechanics

Posted Monday, October 1st, 2007 at 0:02am

Peter continues his critique of Jack Kirby’s and Neil Gaiman’s ETERNALS series…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 10/1/2007

Posted Monday, October 1st, 2007 at 0:01am

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