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Archive for October, 2008

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 67: Sunny Side Down

Posted Friday, October 31st, 2008 at 1:59am

Ken & Dana return with a bit of a ramble… Well, a lot of ramble, actually, as they talk about this, that, and many other things of largely no consequence. Oh, and lots of talk of safety masks…

Trailer Park: ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO - Reviewed

Posted Friday, October 31st, 2008 at 1:58am

Christopher Stipp reviews ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO, opines on his latest opus mix tape and even squeezes Ray in to talk about some horror favorites, and some forgotten favorites, this Halloween…

Win PLANET OF THE APES on BLU-RAY DVD!

Posted Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 8:28am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Fox Home Video, three (3) copies of PLANET OF THE APES on Blu-Ray DVD…

Halloween Havoc 2008: Stan Lee Presents THE RAVEN!

Posted Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 2:30am

It’s our inaugural edition of Halloween Havoc here at Quick Stop, and we kick things of with Stan Lee reading Edgar Allen Poe’s THE RAVEN. ‘Nuff said…

Party Favors: The Ranch Hand

Posted Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 23:48pm

Joe returns with a spotlight on Dennis Hof and his Moonlite Bunny Ranch in this very special edition, before diving into CHOCOLATE NEWS, discount Vegas tickets, and new DVDs…

TV Or Not TV: 10/27 - 11/2

Posted Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 23:31pm

Will moans and groans about HEROES before diving in to this week’s TV choices…

Win MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 23:27pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Shout! Factory, one (1) copy of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION on DVD…

Win WAGON TRAIN on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 23:18pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Timeless Media, two (2) copies of WAGON TRAIN: THE COMPLETE COLOR SEASON on DVD…

Masters Of Song Fu #2: The Winner Revealed!

Posted Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 0:09am

All the votes have been placed, and now we reveal the winner of the second edition of MASTERS OF SONG FU!

Toy Box: Kotobukiya R2-D2 and C-3PO

Posted Monday, October 27th, 2008 at 22:48pm

These are not the droids you’re looking for…or are they? Check it out with Michael as he looks at Kotobukiya’s R2-D2 and C-3PO kit!

Bagged & Boarded 7: Halloweenus

Posted Monday, October 27th, 2008 at 21:43pm

In which Matt and Jesse discuss the frightening subject of the Horror Genre (and they are frightened by it), Haunted Houses, and Matt has X-Tourrettes… Check it out Mon Cher…

Win SARAH VOWELL’s THE WORDY SHIPMATES!

Posted Monday, October 27th, 2008 at 21:30pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Riverhead Press, five (5) copies of SARAH VOWELL’s THE WORDY SHIPMATES…

Win SHREK THE HALLS on DVD!

Posted Monday, October 27th, 2008 at 21:21pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Dreamworks Home Video, five (5) copies of SHREK THE HALLS on DVD…

Win WATERWORLD on DVD!

Posted Monday, October 27th, 2008 at 21:15pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Universal Home Video, five (5) copies of WATERWORLD on DVD…

SModcast 67

Posted Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at 23:34pm

SModcast 67: The New Centurions - In which our heroes confront the civic perils of making a porno, debate the innocence of youth, discuss the responsibilities of parenthood, witness the genesis of a northern superhero team, and try to unravel the mystery of one boy’s vestigal gills.

Win POPEYE THE SAILOR: VOLUME THREE on DVD!

Posted Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at 7:34am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Home Video, two (2) copies of POPEYE THE SAILOR: VOLUME THREE on DVD…

Win THE WILD WILD WEST: THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD!

Posted Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at 7:26am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Paramount Home Video, five (5) copies of THE WILD WILD WEST: THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD…

Win JAG: SEASON 7 on DVD!

Posted Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at 7:18am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Paramount Home Video, five (5) copies of JAG: SEASON 7 on DVD…

Win HOLIDAY INN on DVD!

Posted Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at 7:09am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Universal Home Video, five (5) copies of HOLIDAY INN on DVD…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 66: Make Life A Jamboree

Posted Friday, October 24th, 2008 at 4:01am

Ken & Dana return with an unexpected round of congratulations before featuring a very special celebrity guest, take a journey through language, go on a magical trip to an extraterrestrial mushroom acid trip, get all Muppety, and end on a jamboree. Ducks in buckets!

Trailer Park: Mike Leigh

Posted Friday, October 24th, 2008 at 2:11am

Christopher Stipp has a positive attitude as he talks to Oscar nominated writer/director, Mike Leigh, about his film HAPPY-GO-LUCKY…

Win JOHN HODGMAN’s MORE INFORMATION THAN YOU REQUIRE!

Posted Friday, October 24th, 2008 at 0:07am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Dutton Books, five (5) copies of JOHN HODGMAN’s MORE INFORMATION THAN YOU REQUIRE…

Trailer Park: HAPPY-GO-LUCKY, RACHEL GETTING MARRIED and SALO

Posted Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 23:49pm

Christopher Stipp reviews RACHEL GETTING MARRIED and HAPPY-GO-LUCKY. One of them is reason enough to stab your arty friends for their own sake and the other gives you hope that the world isn’t completely beyond repair. Plus, he dupes his buddy Ray to review SALO. The end result is worth the price of admission…

EXCLUSIVE: Quick Stop Entertainment Screening of Changeling

Posted Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 23:47pm

Quick Stop Entertainment has your tickets to see a sneak preview this Monday night, October 27th, of Angelina Jolie’s CHANGELING for readers living in Phoenix, Tucson or Albuquerque…

Weekend Shopping Guide 10/24/08: World Knowledge!

Posted Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 23:24pm

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 John Hodgman, Bugs Bunny, Bruce Banner, Kevin Smith, James Bond, Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, Tim Burton, U2, and more…

Win ANIMAL HOUSE on DVD!

Posted Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 3:39am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Universal Home Video, five (5) copies of ANIMAL HOUSE: 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION on DVD…

Cabin Fever #45: Scotch Mist

Posted Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 3:07am

Our dynamic duo are once again joined by everyone’s favourite Irish lass, and together they tackle and taste test some traditional Scottish treats. Ireland’s recent political turmoil also gets a mention, plus there’s some musical goodies from the cabin crew themselves. Additional music is provided by 1,000 Hours…

Masters Of Song Fu #2: Final Challenge Voting Begins!

Posted Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 23:52pm

The wait is over and the battle is met - we present you with the Final Challenge songs from Master The RiffTones and your chosen Challenger, Jason Morris. Give ‘em a spin, and GET VOTING…

Win THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM: SEASON 2 VOLUME 1 on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 22:46pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Cartoon Network Home Video, five (5) copies of THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM: SEASON 2 VOLUME 1 on DVD…

Win BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE - SEASON 1 VOLUME 1 on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 22:36pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Cartoon Network Home Video, five (5) copies of BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE - SEASON 1 VOLUME 1 on DVD…

Bagged & Boarded 6: Short Term Memory Loss Lane

Posted Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 3:19am

In which Matt and Jesse wax nostalgic (in a very nostalgic way) about childhood sitcoms, favorite cartoons, and the 1980’s in general. Jump in the wayback, kids…

Win THE MICHAEL PALIN COLLECTION on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 3:08am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with BBC Home Video, one (1) MICHAEL PALIN COLLECTION BOX SET on DVD - featuring the documentaries HEMINGWAY ADVENTURE/GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS, FULL CIRCLE, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, POLE TO POLE, SAHARA, HIMALAYA, and NEW EUROPE. We’re also giving away 5 sets of the new-to-DVD Palin documentaries HEMINGWAY ADVENTURE/GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS and FULL CIRCLE…

Toy Box: Professor McGonagall - Gentle Giant Mini-Bust

Posted Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 1:48am

The Harry Potter movie might be delayed til next July, but Michael checks out the latest mini-bust release from Gentle Giant - Professor McGonagall!

TV Or Not TV: 10/20 - 10/26

Posted Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 1:45am

This week Will takes a good hard look at MY OWN WORST ENEMY before giving his recommendations for this week’s TV viewing…

SModcast 66

Posted Monday, October 20th, 2008 at 0:00am

SModcast 66: Sleipner the Conquerer - In which our heroes get political, war the world, and await the annual arrival of Odin.

Opinion In A Haystack: Slew O’ Stuff

Posted Sunday, October 19th, 2008 at 23:48pm

Mr. Rose rampages through a whole gaggle of films that are still dwelling at your local theaters. Please enjoy his, very rare, nostalgia-free rambling session…

Win an INCREDIBLE HULK PRIZE PACK!

Posted Sunday, October 19th, 2008 at 4:05am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Universal Home Video, five (5) INCREDIBLE HULK PRIZE PACKS featuring one (1) copy of THE INCREDIBLE HULK on DVD, one (1) pair of INCREDIBLE HULK “SMASHING HANDS”, one (1) INCREDIBLE HULK STRESS BALL, and one (1) INCREDIBLE HULK CLING DECAL…

Game On!: Payne-ful

Posted Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 5:48am

Ian Bonds returns with a look at the video-game-turned-movie epic MAX PAYNE, and wonders why Hollywood does what it does with video game adaptations…

Weekend Shopping Guide 10/17/08: Kingdom Of The Bloody Red Baron

Posted Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 2:39am

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 Cinematic Titanic, Robert Altman, Mel Brooks, Indiana Jones, Charlie Chaplin, Charlie Brown, Sarah Silverman, Superman, Neo, Alfred Hitchcock, Scott Baio, Richard Dawkins, William Hurt, Patrick Warburton, and more…

Trailer Park: Sean Anders

Posted Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 2:08am

Christopher Stipp sits down with Sean Anders, director of SEX DRIVE…

Trailer Park: Pornography, Made Sweet and Endearing

Posted Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 2:02am

Christopher Stipp is back with a few words, literally, about his ZACK AND MIRI screening, a review for the films SEX DRIVE and W. and tosses in a few opinions about the trailer from the newest Amy Adams project, SUNSHINE CLEANING…

Win JAMES BOND on BLU-RAY!

Posted Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 1:48am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with MGM Home Video, three (3) copies of each of the new JAMES BOND BLU-RAY releases - DR. NO, THUNDERBALL, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, LIVE & LET DIE, and DIE ANOTHER DAY on DVD…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 65: The Amazing Kazobo

Posted Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 0:07am

Ken & Dana return with a descent into the world of novelty instruments - a journey that is sure to delight at least a tiny portion of our audience in addition to our hosts. And more stuff happens, too. Really…

Win LIL’ BUSH: RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES - SEASON 2 on DVD!

Posted Thursday, October 16th, 2008 at 4:11am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Comedy Central Home Video, five (5) copies of LIL’ BUSH: RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES - SEASON 2 on DVD…

Cabin Fever #44: The Sho Show

Posted Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 at 3:09am

Our cabin-girl Shona returns from the wilderness to add some quantity to the proceedings, but not necessarily any quality. This leads to talk of what not to do when urinating, some line treading on the subjects of our gay listeners, and Top 5 prospective lovers. Jonathan Coulton plays the team out, and for the second week in a row a 60 second review arrives on time. There is too much going on in this show these days…

Trailer Park: Zachary Levi and Joshua Gomez Video Interview

Posted Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 at 1:54am

Christopher Stipp chats with Zachary Levi and Joshua Gomez of CHUCK live on the street for an interview about Season 2, Tony Hale, and what else you can expect to drool over this year…

Masters Of Song Fu #2: Final Challenge Revealed!

Posted Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 2:22am

The moment you’ve been waiting for - the Final Challenge is revealed, as our winning Master and Challenger find out what they’ll be facing as they enter the field of battle…

Bagged & Boarded 5: Battle Royale With Cheese

Posted Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 2:11am

In which Matt and Jesse discuss the heated topic of favorite directors (in a very heated manner), FABLES, underrated comedies, and generally bicker with each other… Lock and load, folks…

TV Or Not TV: 10/13 - 10/19

Posted Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 5:59am

Will’s back with his TV picks for the coming week…

SModcast 65

Posted Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 0:01am

SModcast 65: Captain Kev and Mister Scott - In which our heroes race with the devil, question a non-singing moon-walker, and make contact with the most aloof alien in the galaxy.

Win YO GABBA GABBA!: THE DANCEY DANCE BUNCH on DVD!

Posted Sunday, October 12th, 2008 at 21:53pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Nickelodeon Home Video, five (5) copies of YO GABBA GABBA!: THE DANCEY DANCE BUNCH on DVD…

Win THE WARNER GANGSTERS COLLECTION: VOLUME 4 on DVD!

Posted Sunday, October 12th, 2008 at 21:40pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Home Video, five (5) copies of THE WARNER GANGSTERS COLLECTION: VOLUME 4 on DVD…

Weekend Shopping Guide 10/10/08: Paging Dr. Spaceman

Posted Friday, October 10th, 2008 at 2:36am

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 Tina Fey, Michael Palin, Orson Welles, Curly, Alfred Hitchcock, Snoopy, Beetlejuice, Malificent, Tom Baker, Sarah Jane, Homer Simpson, Cartman, Fred MacMurray, Ray Harryhausen, Fred Gwynn, Richard Donner, Kathleen Turner, Michael Moore, and more…

Trailer Park: Dennis Quaid

Posted Friday, October 10th, 2008 at 1:12am

Christopher Stipp gets to ask Dennis Quaid a few questions about his turn in THE EXPRESS, and then lets someone else get the Heisman when he deflects questions about GI JOE…

Party Favors: Rope A Dope

Posted Friday, October 10th, 2008 at 1:05am

Joe’s back and chatting with the director of BIGGER STRONGER FASTER, touring the lighthouses of the Outer Banks, checking out some new DVD releases, and dropping a Catty teaser…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 64: Bastard Alfalfa

Posted Friday, October 10th, 2008 at 0:20am

Ken & Dana return and, after some quick back-patting and talk of big people sizes, are almost immediately derailed by a discussion of the tortured history of the various Little Rascals, from Alfalfa to Spanky to Chubby to Buckwheat to other ethnic and physical sterotypes. It’s a grand time!

Win THE SARAH JANE ADVENTURES: SEASON 1 on DVD!

Posted Friday, October 10th, 2008 at 0:15am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with BBC Home Video, five (5) copies of THE SARAH JANE ADVENTURES: SEASON 1 on DVD…

Win ROBOT CHICKEN: SEASON 3 on DVD!

Posted Thursday, October 9th, 2008 at 4:53am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Warner Home Video, five (5) copies of ROBOT CHICKEN: SEASON 3 on DVD…

MUSIC: VENTURE BROS’ Own Doc Hammer Releases WEEP - NEVER EVER!

Posted Thursday, October 9th, 2008 at 2:48am

Hey, VENTURE BROS fans! We’ve got an exclusive sampler off of Doc Hammer’s new album from his band Weep - NEVER EVER - plus all the details on how you can get your own copy!

Cabin Fever #43: Aaron Gets Fired

Posted Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 20:56pm

This week the boys talk pythons fighting alligators, have special guests, flame-throw the in-laws, and give a quick re-cap of the fantasy league for all the folks involved. The 60 Second Music Review actually shows up this week, and Zolof The Rock And Roll Destroyer plays the show out. Warning: This podcast contains dramatic scenes and use of the C-word even more than normal. We advise that you gather the kids ’round for a tale before bed-time…

Bagged & Boarded 4: Get ‘em Wet

Posted Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 3:05am

In which Matt and Jesse discuss aquatic topics including seafood (in an extremely aquatic manner), “Cult” Films, Surf Ninjas, and the career path of Robert DeNiro. Dive in folks… Water’s fine…

Toy Box: DC Universe Wave 4 Part 2

Posted Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 18:59pm

Michael checks in with part 2 of his look at the new DC Universe wave 4 figures, including Despero, Captain Atom and Batman Beyond!

Win CAPRICORN ONE on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 3:20am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Lionsgate Home Video, five (5) copies of CAPRICORN ONE on DVD…

Win JACK FROST on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 3:11am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Home Video, four (4) copies of JACK FROST on DVD…

Weekend Shopping Guide 10/3/08: I Am Iron Man

Posted Friday, October 3rd, 2008 at 1:29am

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 Tony Stark, Sarah Marshall, Earl Hickey, Aaron Sorkin, David Krumholtz, Lewis Black, Lou Reed, The Beatles, Robin Williams, Guy Ritchie, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more…

Trailer Park: Simon Pegg and Robert Weide

Posted Friday, October 3rd, 2008 at 0:49am

Christopher Stipp takes in some time with Simon Pegg and director Robert Weide about their new film, HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE…

Trailer Park: REVIEWS - HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE / RELIGULOUS

Posted Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 at 23:40pm

Christopher Stipp reviews Simon Pegg & Jeff Bridges in HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE, as well as Bill Maher’s RELIGULOUS…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 63: Go Green!

Posted Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 at 22:11pm

Ken & Dana return with a mostly special episode featuring the burdens of the acting profession, plus a very special guest - a real Hollywood actress!

Comics & Comics: Inside Of You(r DVD Player)

Posted Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 at 21:58pm

Matt Cohen is back with a tropical look at the new DVD release of FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL… Can you dig it?

Win YOU’RE NOT ELECTED, CHARLIE BROWN on DVD!

Posted Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 at 20:48pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Home Video, three (3) copies of YOU’RE NOT ELECTED, CHARLIE BROWN on DVD…

Win THE WIGGLES on DVD!

Posted Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 at 20:42pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Home Video, four (4) copies of THE WIGGLES: SING A SONG OF WIGGLES on DVD…

Win SILVERHAWKS: VOLUME ONE on DVD!

Posted Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 at 20:37pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Home Video, four (4) copies of SILVERHAWKS: VOLUME ONE on DVD…

Cabin Fever #42: Insert Douglas Adams Joke Here

Posted Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 at 23:09pm

It’s been a long day for the boys. Hectic schedules equal low energy reserves. However, it doesn’t diminish the odd conversation. We have a welcome return of the “You Put What Where?” section, talk of fake appendages, and then engage in a rather embarrassing attempt to make sense of an air-pump/rectum incident…

Win 30 ROCK: SEASON 2 on DVD!

Posted Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 at 22:02pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Universal Home Video, one (1) copy of 30 ROCK: SEASON 2 on DVD…

Win SLEEPING BEAUTY on DVD!

Posted Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 at 21:56pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Walt Disney Home Video, five (5) copies of SLEEPING BEAUTY on DVD…