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Trailer Park: Why Is Batman Aligned With Chicago?

Posted Friday, July 11th, 2008 at 0:18am

Christopher Stipp is back with a couple of trailer reviews, THE ROCKER and GONZO, while Ray Schillaci drops in to give a look at the latest film worth reviving: BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK…

Party Favors: The Summer Of Danny McBride

Posted Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 at 0:23am

Joe explains why exactly this is the “Summer of Danny McBride”, takes a look at a Corey Connection to SWINGTOWN, dusts off the DVD shelf, and manages to slap ABC right across their bland face…

TV Or Not TV: 3/17 - 3/23

Posted Monday, March 17th, 2008 at 1:50am

Put down the guide and plan your viewing schedule with Will’s TV picks for the coming week…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/17/2008

Posted Monday, March 17th, 2008 at 0:37am

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

Comics in Context #217: The Next Frontier

Posted Friday, March 14th, 2008 at 2:06am

Peter dives into the recent animated adaptation of Darwyn Cooke’s JUSTICE LEAGUE: NEW FRONTIER, and takes an in-depth look at the original series of graphic novels that spawned it…

Comics & Comics: And Bats, Oh my!

Posted Friday, March 14th, 2008 at 0:04am

Matt’s back with a look at this week’s best releases and special guest Jesse takes a long, hard look at THE BATMAN. Read on…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/14/2008

Posted Friday, March 14th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Trailer Park: Showing Signs of Aging

Posted Friday, March 14th, 2008 at 0:00am

Christopher Stipp has some fun deconstructing the latest poster for INDIANA JONES and then turns his attention to the trailers for STREET KINGS, PROTAGONIST and WANTED…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/13/2008

Posted Thursday, March 13th, 2008 at 1:59am

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

Toy Box: Darth Maul Holographic mini-bust

Posted Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 at 17:09pm

Are you a Darth Maul fan? Then you’ll want to check out Gentle Giant’s newest mini-bust, the Holographic light up Maul! Michael checks it out this week, with plenty of photos for your enjoyment…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/12/2008

Posted Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/11/2008

Posted Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

TV Or Not TV: Genesis 3/9 - 3/16

Posted Monday, March 10th, 2008 at 23:40pm

We’ve all been there. You are sitting on your couch on any given night, remote in your hand and a look of confusion and abandonment on your face because you just don’t know what to watch. In that moment of television desperation you may have wished there was someone that would help you find something worth while within the 255 channels of confusion. Hello, my name is Will. I’m here to help…

Opinion In A Haystack: The Neon Mobile

Posted Monday, March 10th, 2008 at 23:12pm

This week, Bob Rose is back for a second round on his minuscule cinematic soapbox. He contemplates how much time it takes for love to blossom amongst art and man, spouts off about an outdated hatred for a certain “mobile,” and gives us a smattering of his favorite retro post-ending endings!

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/10/2008

Posted Monday, March 10th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Trailer Park: Robert Wilonsky Is Ripping Me Off, Man

Posted Friday, March 7th, 2008 at 16:40pm

Christopher Stipp takes a look at the cinematic and fiscal corpse of a film, SEMI-PRO, has some words for Robert Wilonsky and then gets right back into some hillbilly hijinks as he talks about FUNNY GAMES and THE HAPPENING…

Comics & Comics: Wrath of Caan

Posted Friday, March 7th, 2008 at 3:45am

This week, Matt’s back with a look at some new and notable film, TV, and DVD comedy…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/7/2008

Posted Friday, March 7th, 2008 at 1:23am

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

Party Favors: Billy Mays For President

Posted Thursday, March 6th, 2008 at 1:07am

Joe addresses the current state of the election, discusses the disappointing Gene Simmons sex tape, takes a look at some new DVD releases, signs up to be Paris Hilton’s new friend, wonders where Jay Leno will land, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/6/2008

Posted Thursday, March 6th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/5/2008

Posted Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 at 0:09am

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

Toy Box: Halo 3 Action Figures

Posted Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 2:29am

Halo 3 set the record for top grossing opening day entertainment release - now Mcfarlane is counting on all that love to transfer over to their new line of action figures. Check out this week’s Toy Box to see what Michael thinks!

Comics in Context #216: The Omega Enigma

Posted Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 2:25am

Peter continues his look back on the work of the late, great Steve Gerber, this week focusing on Gerber’s OMEGA THE UNKNOWN…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/4/2008

Posted Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 1:47am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 3/3/2008

Posted Monday, March 3rd, 2008 at 2:52am

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

Trailer Park: Oscar Party C-Block

Posted Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 15:04pm

Christopher Stipp takes out his aggression for tying his Oscar pool in BABY MAMA and then throttles it back in the momentary pause that SMART PEOPLE gives him…

Comics & Comics: All The Leaves Are Brown

Posted Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 0:05am

Matt is back with the next installment of the ongoing misadventures of “Comics & Comics” with a look at this week’s comic book releases…

Keneteph’s Corner: Experiencing The Power of Mentorship

Posted Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 0:02am

Thaahum is back with a look at a new film called THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP and its producer, Don Boyer…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/29/2008

Posted Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Opinion In A Haystack: 2008 - A Retrospective

Posted Thursday, February 28th, 2008 at 2:22am

Welcome to our new columnist, Bob Rose, and his weekly dose of cinema potpourri, as he delves into the sometimes murky depths of films both recent and distant…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/28/2008

Posted Thursday, February 28th, 2008 at 0:47am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/27/2008

Posted Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 at 1:15am

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

Comics in Context #215: Wauugh and Remembrance

Posted Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 at 4:46am

Peter continues his look back on the work of the late, great Steve Gerber, this week focusing on Howard the Duck…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/26/2008

Posted Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 at 4:21am

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

The Greatest Movie Blog Of All Time: The Oscar Running Man

Posted Monday, February 25th, 2008 at 5:34am

On Hollywood’s most social occasion, Brett eschews all social interaction to keep a running diary of the 80th Academy Awards…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/25/2008

Posted Monday, February 25th, 2008 at 2:08am

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

The Greatest Movie Blog Of All Time: Golden Statues Of Naked Men

Posted Friday, February 22nd, 2008 at 23:58pm

Brett pulls out all the stops (and places a few bets) on this year’s Oscar picks, meaning he’s sure to look either remarkably prescient or stunningly inaccurate come Sunday evening…

Comics & Comics: Is This Thing On? Part 2

Posted Friday, February 22nd, 2008 at 1:17am

Matt’s back with the second part of his introductory missive, exploring the other half of his column’s focus - the world of comedy…

Trailer Park: The Darjeeling Feeling

Posted Friday, February 22nd, 2008 at 0:54am

Christopher Stipp checks out THE DARJEELING LIMITED DVD and gambles on the trailer goodness of THE GRAND while kicking an old horse in INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/22/2008

Posted Friday, February 22nd, 2008 at 0:00am

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

Party Favors: Stone Cold

Posted Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 1:31am

Joe chats one-on-one with Mr. Stone Cold Steve Austin, marks the return of Allan Havey, views Stephen Colbert’s portrait, evaluates Drew Carey’s PRICE tenure, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/21/2008

Posted Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 0:47am

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

Toy Box: Toy Fair 2008

Posted Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 at 1:02am

Can’t make it to Toy Fair? Michael couldn’t either, but he’s been perusing all the terrific coverage out there, and brings you a round up of some of the most interesting news!

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/20/2008

Posted Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 at 0:47am

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

Comics in Context #214: The Essential Steve Gerber

Posted Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 at 2:11am

Peter looks back on the work of the late, great Steve Gerber…

The Greatest Movie Blog Of All Time: Part III

Posted Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 at 1:24am

Brett returns with thoughts on sequels, that new Indiana Jones trailer, Matthew McConaughey, the moon, and Roy Scheider…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/19/2008

Posted Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 at 1:18am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/18/2008

Posted Monday, February 18th, 2008 at 3:55am

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

Trailer Park: Needing Some Of That Indiana Jones - Visual Spoilers Ahead

Posted Friday, February 15th, 2008 at 0:15am

Christopher Stipp shows, tells and talks about the new Indiana Jones pictures drifting across the web and has some additional words regarding the new trailers for FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL and SEMI-PRO…

Toy Box: Transformers Grimlock Mini-bust

Posted Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 17:45pm

Are you a big Transformers fan? Then check out this week’s collectible review as Michael looks that the Grimlock mini-bust!

Comics in Context #213: Your Obedient Serpent

Posted Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 17:43pm

Peter continues his journey into the world of online animated cartoons, this week focusing on Fleischer SUPERMANs, Fox & the Crow, TOM TERRIFIC, BEANY & CECIL, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/11/2008

Posted Monday, February 11th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Comics & Comics: Is This Thing On? Part 1

Posted Friday, February 8th, 2008 at 2:08am

A hearty welcome to our newest column, where Matt Cohen will be covering not only the world of four color comic books, but also the world of comedy…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/8/2008

Posted Friday, February 8th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/7/2008

Posted Thursday, February 7th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/6/2008

Posted Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Comics in Context #212: Finally Felix

Posted Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at 0:03am

Peter’s been diving into the world of online animated cartoons, this week focusing on silent FELIX THE CAT cartoons, more Winsor McCay and Koko, George Pal’s PUPPETOONS, and some bizarre Columbia animated shorts…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/5/2008

Posted Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/4/2008

Posted Monday, February 4th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Party Favors: The Story Of A Mock And Roll Band

Posted Friday, February 1st, 2008 at 0:39am

Joe reflects on his mock rock star past, KING OF KONG, craves a onesie, predicts the end of THE WIRE, waxes on THIS AMERICAN LIFE, and more…

Trailer Park: Joel Moore and Jeremy Boreing

Posted Friday, February 1st, 2008 at 0:04am

Christopher Stipp talks with actor, producer and writer Joel David Moore (DODGEBALL, James Cameron’s AVATAR) and writer Jeremy Boreing about the making of their film, SPIRAL…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 2/1/2008

Posted Friday, February 1st, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/31/2008

Posted Thursday, January 31st, 2008 at 1:02am

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

Trailer Park: Dane Cook Interview

Posted Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 at 0:03am

Christopher Stipp gives away a few copies of GOOD LUCK CHUCK and ends up talking to Dane Cook while he’s at it…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/30/2008

Posted Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Comics in Context #211: The Silent Rabbit

Posted Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 at 13:00pm

Peter takes a look at Disney’s recent reclamation of their first, pre-Mickey Mouse animated star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit…

The Greatest Movie Blog Of All Time: No Joke

Posted Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 at 12:49pm

Brett’s back with a few words about the passing of Heath Ledger, the Oscar nominations, and an awful flick called THE ROOM…

Toy Box: Masters of the Universe - King Randor Classic Colors

Posted Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 at 12:45pm

It’s been years since the Masters of the Universe were on our screens, but NECA and the Four Horsemen have kept the love alive with a series of ’staction’ figures. Check out the exclusive King Randor statue with Michael this week…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/29/2008

Posted Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 at 12:14pm

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/28/2008

Posted Monday, January 28th, 2008 at 0:54am

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

Trailer Park: THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER’s James Greenberg Seems To Have No Problem With Polanski’s Pedophilia

Posted Friday, January 25th, 2008 at 3:59am

Christopher Stipp gets riled up over Polanski (again) and decides to kick the proverbial dog as he picks apart SPEED RACER before giving in to KILLER AT LARGE…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/25/2008

Posted Friday, January 25th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

The Greatest Movie Blog Of All Time: Prepare For Greatness

Posted Thursday, January 24th, 2008 at 3:53am

Welcome our new columnist, Brett Deacon, and his ever-so-humbly titled column, as he welcomes one and all with his take on CLOVERFIELD and THE BUCKET LIST, and makes a list of his own…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/24/2008

Posted Thursday, January 24th, 2008 at 2:49am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/23/2008

Posted Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 at 3:35am

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

Toy Box: Batman Black and White - Andy Kubert

Posted Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 3:43am

Do you view the world in black and white? Then you’ll love the DC Direct Batman: Black and White statues! This week Michael looks at the latest release, based on the artwork of Andy Kubert…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/22/2008

Posted Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 3:33am

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

Comics in Context #210: Divorce, Marvel Style

Posted Monday, January 21st, 2008 at 2:00am

Peter takes issue with Marvel’s latest character upheaval - the Faustian erasure of Peter Parker’s marriage to Mary Jane - and what it means to Spider-Man…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/21/2008

Posted Monday, January 21st, 2008 at 0:35am

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

Trailer Park: Red Princess Blues

Posted Friday, January 18th, 2008 at 0:03am

Christopher Stipp is back, yes again, to talk about RED PRINCESS BLUES, the dismal STRANGE WILDERNESS and the better-than-I-expected HANCOCK…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/18/2008

Posted Friday, January 18th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/17/2008

Posted Thursday, January 17th, 2008 at 0:32am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/16/2008

Posted Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 at 2:39am

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

Comics in Context #209: Down in the Dump

Posted Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 at 3:17am

Peter dives into MST3K alumnus Frank Conniff’s CARTOON DUMP, which also features selections from animation historian Jerry Beck’s “Worst Cartoons Ever Made” library…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/15/2008

Posted Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 at 1:20am

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

Party Favors: Attack Of The DVD Smudge

Posted Monday, January 14th, 2008 at 2:50am

Joe warns one and all about an oily potential menace to your DVD collections, celebrates all-star FAMILY FEUD, notice that Howard Cosell is rising digitally from the grave, picks the worst film of 2007, gets a very special celebrity response to his last award, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/14/2008

Posted Monday, January 14th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/11/2008

Posted Friday, January 11th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/10/2008

Posted Thursday, January 10th, 2008 at 4:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/9/2008

Posted Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 at 1:54am

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

Toy Box: Boba Fett Mighty Mugg

Posted Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 6:30am

Can Hasbro cash on on the popularity of urban vinyl with a mass market version? Check out one of the new Mighty Muggs to see!

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/8/2008

Posted Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 2:42am

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

Comics in Context #208: Creative Differences

Posted Monday, January 7th, 2008 at 5:06am

Peter kicks off the new year with part 2 of his review of Mark Evanier’s Jack Kirby book, KIRBY: KING OF COMICS, including a digression about the BBC documentary IN SEARCH OF STEVE DITKO…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/7/2008

Posted Monday, January 7th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Trailer Park: Best of 2007 Part 2

Posted Friday, January 4th, 2008 at 4:28am

Christopher Stipp looks back but one more time at what 2007 hath brought with regard to trailers and gives all sorts of man love to THE DARK KNIGHT…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/4/2008

Posted Friday, January 4th, 2008 at 0:01am

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

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 1/3/2008

Posted Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 at 23:52pm

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

Party Favors: Bunny Wrangling

Posted Friday, December 28th, 2007 at 1:05am

Joe brings down the curtain on the year by chatting with Bunny Rancher Dennis Hof, gets fed up with TV, fails to catch a predator, and more…

Quick Stop Thingamabobs: 12/28/2007

Posted Friday, December 28th, 2007 at 0:25am

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