DVD Verdict Presents...

DVD Verdict 200 - View from the Couch [07/23/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

It's a celebration extravaganza, as Kent and Michelle celebrate VFTC's first birthday with a double sized show and extra helpings of superhero movie news, Emmy nominees, listener voice mails, and the return of Flick Swap. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 199 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Legend of The Batman)

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark explores the musical legend of the cinematic Caped Crusader, from Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's Batman through Chris Nolan, Hans Zimmer, and James Newton Howard's The Dark Knight. He also offers up reviews of The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 198 - The Friday Filibuster [07/18/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Erich drops in for E3 video game news and such equally important and weighty topics as what M.O.D.O.K. stands for, the joys of riding a forklift over a giant mountain of cash, '80s anti-drug commercials, and cumulative Dark Knight fanboy orgasm. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 197 - View from the Couch [07/16/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent flies solo this week, throwing a baby shower for Brad and Angie's twins, with gifts that include a review of Kenny the Shark: Vol. 3, Couch Entertainment News, and a trip inside the Disney Vault to find young Kurt Russell in The Computer That Wore Tennis Shoes. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 196 - Bullet Penetration

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Octode Rectifier Productions returns with a follow up to their much heralded debut, the original pod play Prombies. This time, the adventure takes us back to the glory days of '80s action picks, loaded with gun play, impossible odds, and villains bent on world domination for no particular reason. Ladies and gentlemen, DVD Verdict proudly presents... Bullet Penetration, written and directed by David Johnson. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 195 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Elmer Bernstein rejected)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Some of the greatest scores you'll ever hear are ones that never made it into the final cut of the film. This week, Judge Clark Douglas takes a look back at rejected Elmer Bernstein compositions for The Scarlet Letter, The Journey of Natty Gann, and Gangs of New York; as well as offering up his reviews for Journey to the Center of the Earth and Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 194 - The Friday Filibuster [07/11/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week the boys get freaky and geeky with zombie diaries, dead cats, Shatner the prophet, and James McAvoy: America's favorite new action hero. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 193 - View from the Couch [07/09/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

It's an oddly anthropomorphic week, as Kent and Michelle muddle their way through the complexities of Asian bear mating rituals, the hype surrounding Chris Nolan's nocturnal flying rodent, and a joyride in a previously enjoyed Volkswagen from Disney Vault. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 192 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Music from the films of Will Smith)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, join Clark as he explores the diversity of music composed for the films of Will Smith; from Six Degrees of Separation through Hancock, which he also reviews. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 191 - The Friday Filibuster [07/04/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:45:00 GMT

Judge Erich Asperschlager is the DH this week for Mac as he and Dave kill thirty minutes talking about fireworks, why America is so f-ing awesome, the genius of Pixar and how Randy Quaid is the secret to saving the world. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 190 - View from the Couch [07/02/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle celebrate all things Canadian in this special Canada Day episode. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 189 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tribute to Cinematic Robots)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas pays musical tribute to the great robots of cinema, featuring score clips from the obvious (such as Robocop) to the obscure (Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey) and everything in between. He also offers up his reviews of WALL-E and Wanted. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 188 - The Friday Filibuster [06/27/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Suffer through this week's Friday Filibuster, along with Dave, who battles the malicious will of a hot dog he had for dinner, and a thoroughly fatigued Mac, barely holding it together after a hard-hitting week of small town journalism.ÂOh and the show?ÂThe usual nonsense: crossdressing, man-eating gobs of goo, Trekkie fetish fantasies, Corey Haim's adolescent wardrobe.ÂEnjoy!

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DVD Verdict 187 - View from the Couch [06/25/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Coming direct from the family bathroom, Kent and Michelle bring us a history of Canadian oil production and its environment impact, Celebrity Death News, and a special listener request opens The Disney Vault on The Cat From Outer Space. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 186 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hidden Gems)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:23:00 GMT

Clark does a little digging on this week's episode of The Sounds and Sights of Cinema, unearthing many hidden musical gems from film scores that may have escaped your notice. He also reviews this past weekend's releases Get Smart and The Love Guru. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 185 - The Friday Filibuster [06/20/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

A new theme song welcomes in Dave and Mac's latest 30 min adventure. This week, the boys chew on The Incredible Hulk, Wanted, the midseason finale of Battlestar Galactica, Gingerbread 2: The Passion of the Crust, Pakistani slasher films, possessed hairpieces, and more. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 184 - View from the Couch [06/18/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Join us in celebrating Michelle's 35th birthday, with food poisoning, frequent studio interruptions, a review of the Dean Cain family film Ace of Hearts, an update on the Iron Man sequel, debunking Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and discovering Nic Cage hiding in The Disney Vault. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 183 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Newton Howard and M. Night Shyamalan)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark explores the work of composer James Newton Howard for the films of director M. Night Shyamalan. He also presents theatrical reviews for Night's latest film The Happening and its box office competition The Incredible Hulk. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 182 - The Friday Filibuster [06/13/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Dave is bleary-eyed from a Ninja Gaiden II marathon but summons the energy to join Mac for a look at the 2008 Roller Derby championships, a newbie's entrance into the world of Dr. House, the difference between Middle Eastern nationalities, midget exploitation, bizarre movie-themed restaurants, talking animals you wish would shut the hell up, and so much more guaranteed to offend someone. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 181 - View from the Couch [06/11/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle return to battle rogue children, dog urine, and moles, while tackling such topics as naming your kids after movie characters, Ballroom Bootcamp, and remaking Highlander, while Peter Ustinov emerges from The Disney Vault as Blackbeard's Ghost. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 180 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

It's the SSC monthly new music show. This week, Clark shares cuts from film scores for Speed Racer, The Promotion, Definitely, Maybe, P.S. I Love You, Sudden Impact, The Accidental Tourist, The Ice Pirates, The Abandoned, Standard Operating Procedure, and Kung Fu Panda, which he also provides a theatrical review for. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 179 - The Friday Filibuster [06/06/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Howdy! Dave and Mac unleash the rodeo edition of The Friday Filibuster with nipple coverups, milfs, Ninja Gaiden II, Winnebagos in space, Ben 10: Alien Force, boat explosions, and a round of everyone's favorite movie game "Annoying or Not Annoying." Enjoy(ing)!

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DVD Verdict 178 - View from the Couch [06/04/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Meanwhile, in another country, Kent and Michelle get their guilt on with a review of The Jeff Corwin Experience, Couch Entertainment News, and Mary Poppins breaks out of The Disney Vault. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 177 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tribute to Sydney Pollack)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Clark pays tribute to the late Sydney Pollack by featuring music from such films as The Yakuza, Three Days of the Condor, The Firm, and reviews the new Liv Tyler/Scott Speedman thriller, The Strangers. Enjoy!

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TV Verdict 176 - Lost Season 4 Finale and Post-Mortem

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Join Judges Dave Johnson, Adam Arseneau, and Erich Asperschlager as the dissect, discuss, and debate the finale and entire fourth season of Lost. How does one move an entire island? Is Claire really dead? Can Ben continue to stay one step ahead of Charles Widmore? What does the two remaining 16 episode seasons hold for our heroes and their nemeses? And can you truly wait until January for more episodes? Enquiring minds want to know!

DVD Verdict 175 - The Friday Filibuster [05/30/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Dave and Mac go toe-to-toe with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, preview A&E's remake of The Andromeda Strain, the Blu-ray box set of Rambo, disturbing scenes with cheesy special effects, and favorite Indy knockoffs -- anyone remember Tales of the Gold Monkey?

DVD Verdict 174 - View from the Couch [05/28/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kent and Michelle emerge from a week-long hiatus with a demon beagle puppy, naked brothers and their creepy family members, Couch Entertainment News, and a trip inside The Disney Vault for The Parent Trap. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 173 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Indiana Jones Spectacular)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 26 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Doctor Jones is back and Clark devotes the entire show this week to the memorable music John Williams composed for the entire Indiana Jones franchise. And he caps it off with his review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 172 - The Friday Filibuster [05/23/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 23 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Fire up the barbeque and break out the Uranus Milk, as Dave and Mac welcome in the summer with reviews of Prince Caspian and the season finale of The Simpsons. Mac's PS2 is on the fritz, but Dave marshals on with Grand Theft Auto IV and Advance Wars. Mac previews his review of the Swedish action flick Storm. Dave takes a bullet for the team with his review of the Italian, middle-aged, sex fest The Beast in Space. Worst James Bond villain accessories. Incredibly intelligent cartoon dogs. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

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DVD Verdict 171 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of May 19, 2008

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey returns with a 10-minute look at what else is new on DVD this week, the remaining TV season finales, early reaction to Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, high profiles comic book releases, and a preview of our upcoming interview with Julie Benz (Dexter). Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 170 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New Film Score Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Clark peruses new film score releases for Prince Caspian, Iron Man, Nim's Island, The Stuntmen, An Unmarried Woman, Cloverfield, the television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and more. He also shares great disdain in his review of the new film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 169 - The Friday Filibuster [05/16/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Another week, another 30 mins of entertainment banality from Dave and Mac. This week, Mac reviews Speed Racer in IMAX, Dave gives props to Supernatural Season Three, an update on Battlestar Galactica, a rundown of DVD releases for May 20, and in depth discussions on unconventional vampire deaths, super nerds, entrails of a dead Tauntaun, and memorable executions. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 168 - View from the Couch [05/14/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Happy Couchentine's Day! (That thin Canadian air has them inventing new holidays and causing short-term memory loss.) After offending both the French and soccer fans, Kent and Michelle dive into a review of Meerkat Manor: Season 2; explore this week's Couch Entertainment News, including a reboot of the legendary '70s kids show The Electric Company; and open the Disney Vault for The Absent-Minded Professor. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 167 - Entertainment Docket for the Week of May 12, 2008

mstailey@dvdverdict.com (Michael Stailey) — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Chief Justice Michael Stailey answers the question on whether its worth investing in the new Indiana Jones box set, or stay with the 2003 release; runs down the list of network season finales; provides a mini review of Speed Racer; previews the release of Chris Claremont's GENEXT #1; and prepares you for a week's worth of film, television, DVDs, and comics in 10 minutes or less. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 166 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Robert Zemeckis & Alan Silvestri)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Judge Clark Douglas shares music from the films of Robert Zemeckis, as created by composer Alan Silvestri -- Cast Away, Polar Express, Back to the Future, Beowulf, and much more! Clark also reviews the new theatrical releases of David Mamet's Redbelt and The Wachowski Brothers' Speed Racer. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 165 - The Friday Filibuster [05/09/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 9 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

It's the first (actually second) Filibuster for May and the boys are geared up for taking on Iron Man, Thor, favorite Sean Connery Bond performances, poor bad guy planning, disgusting drinks, and worst superhero movies to date. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 164 - View from the Couch [05/07/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 7 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This week finds Kent and Michelle building backyard habitats with Animal Planet; talking Iron Man and the future of Marvel Comics' movie empire; expressing trepidation for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; opening The Disney Vault on Swiss Family Robinson; and more trivia. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 163 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Joe Dante & Jerry Goldsmith)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 5 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas continues his director/composer collaboration series with a look at the partnership between Joe Dante and Jerry Goldsmith, including Gremlins, Explorers, The 'Burbs, Matinee, and more. His film reviews this week feature Jon Favreau's Iron Man and Tina Fey's Baby Mama. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 162 - Summer Movie Preview [05/03/08]

podcast@dvdverdict.com (Podcast) — Sat, 3 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey welcomes in Adam Arseneau, Erich Asperschlager, Ryan Keefer, and Chris Kulik to breakdown and discuss the Summer Movie lineup from heavy hitters like Iron Man, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, WALL-E, and The Dark Knight, to more obscure fare such as Midnight Meat Train, Postal, House Bunny, and everything in between. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 161 - The Friday Filibuster [05/02/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 2 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Critical Nerd Mass is reached, as Dave and Mac take a look back at BSG "Escape Velocity," classic Tom Baker Doctor Who, bad Grizzly Bear movies, mixing your movie icons, unbelievable Bond action sequences, the best onscreen trash talkers, and movie heroes you don't want saving you. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 160 - View from the Couch [04/30/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Demon dog asthma is just the tip of the iceberg for this train wreck of an episode in which Kent and Michelle introduce the Blackberry Cuff, discuss Couch Entertainment News, plan a movie to bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments, preview the traveling Harry Potter exhibition, review Meteor and the Monster Trucks: Volume 3, and open the Disney Vault to examine Tommy Kirk in The Shaggy Dog. Just remember, "Blame and Shame are their Game." Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 159 - Entertainment Docket for the week of April 28, 2008

mstailey@dvdverdict.com (Michael Stailey) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey continues the challenge to bring you a full week's worth of DVD, Television, Film, and now Comic Book entertainment in 10 minutes or less. Highlights include The Golden Compass on DVD and Blu-ray; Tom Welling directs and alternate reality tale on Smallville; Jon Favreau's Iron Man kicks off the summer movie season; and DC Comics ushers in a new era with DC UNIVERSE ZERO. As Kevin Smith would say "Have a week." Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 158 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Steven Spielberg & John Williams)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas continues his multi-episode series featuring classic director/composer collaborations throughout the years. This week's spotlight falls on the legendary team of John Williams and Steven Spielberg. While there's more music than he can possibly share in one sitting, Clark focuses on highlights from their earliest work on Sugarland Express and Jaws through more recent films Catch Me If You Can and Munich. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 157 - The Friday Filibuster [04/25/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The beautiful Northeast weather brings out the inner geek in Dave and Mac as they discuss unanswered Battlestar Galactica questions, the so-so start to Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion event, killing time with Crackdown for the Xbox 360, and just what is the "Guatemalan Handshake." Meanwhile, on the movie front, Mac justifies his disappointment in Cloverfield, Dave drools over the toddler-tossing, Hong Kong action flick Flash Point, and this week's Ambush Topic highlights include baseball films, unorthodox fist fights, and movie-inspired toys recalled for safety hazards. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 156 - View from the Couch [04/23/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Henry the studio lackey joins the team, as Kent and Michelle bring us a review of Genius Products' ToddWorld: Making New Friends and Couch Entertainment News. Meanwhile, Darby O'Gill escapes from The Disney Vault (much to the relief of our dynamic duo), and Michelle rants against the dumbness of leprechauns, Battlestar Galactica, Lost, and The X-Files. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 155 - Entertainment Docket for the week of 4/21/08

mstailey@dvdverdict.com (Michael Stailey) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice Michael Stailey debuts a new experiment. Every Tuesday morning, he'll take 10 minutes or less to rundown what's headed your way on DVD, television, and the big screen that week. Highlights this week include the DVD release of Cloverfield, the much anticipated return of ABC's Lost, and a quick preview of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 154 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tim Burton & Danny Elfman)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas begins a multi-episode arc featuring classic director/composer collaborations throughout the years. This week's spotlight falls on the dynamic duo of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure through Corpse Bride. In addition, Clark gives a mixed review to the Apatow players' Forgetting Sarah Marshall and 10 reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on the Al Pacino thriller 88 Minutes. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 153 - The Friday Filibuster presents... The 2008 Taggies Awards

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com (The Friday Filibuster) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In this very special episode, Dave and Mac host the first (and possibly last) ever awards show to honor the best and worst in movie taglines -- THE TAGGIES. "Whoever wins... we lose." Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 152 - View from the Couch [04/16/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com (Kent and Michelle Dixon) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Coming down from a trivia contest high, Kent and Michelle tackle reviews for The Big Comfy Couch: Upside Down Clown and TLC's What Not to Wear: Mom Makeovers; a brief stop at the Couch Entertainment Newsdesk; and a trip inside The Disney Vault to explore 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 151 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Charlton Heston)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Charlton Heston by featuring film score selections from The Ten Commandments, A Touch of Evil, Ben Hur, The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Omega Man, Soylent Green, and more. Also featured this week are theatrical reviews for George Clooney's slapstick-inspired Leatherheads and Zak Penn's somewhat disappointing poker comedy The Grand. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 150 - The Friday Filibuster [04/11/08]

fridayfilibuster@dvdverdict.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Hopped up on caffeine, Dave and Mac celebrate 50 episodes of The Friday Filibuster by sinking their critical fangs into the new season of Battlestar Galactica, Alien Nation, Predator on Blu-ray, the misery that is the new Alien vs. Predator franchise, characters you'd love to invite over for game night, fat guys who defy the law of gravity, and more. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 149 - View from the Couch [04/09/08]

thecouch@dvdverdict.com — Wed, 9 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A flucorist is needed as illness has once again descended upon the Dixon household, along with another dump of Canadian spring snow. But being the entertainment survivalists that they are, Kent and Michelle marshal on to bring you the inside story on the life of author Ian Fleming, a review of Animal Planet's new DVD Growing Up Wildcats, and Couch Entertainment News headlines, as well as open The Disney Vault to examine classic live-action films of the past, and unveil enhanced Weekly Trivia now with prizes. Enjoy!

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