Horror DVD Giveaway - Donner Pass
Ends Feb 21, 2012
You know how these go: randy teens + remote cabin and copulation = horrible deaths. But "Donner Pass" is an above-average slasher film and worth the trip. |
CD Giveaway - Russell Howard, "City Heart"
Ends Feb 17, 2012
The fruit of a Kickstarter campaign started in August 2010, Charlotte based and Dallas bred singer/songwriter Russell Howard presents six tracks of acoustic delight. |
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: I Heart MinnieDVD Review - Feb 13, 2012
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Disney Junior celebrates Minnie's birthday with this release, just in time for Valentine's Day. |
Book Giveaway - Pandemonium by Chris WoodingContest - Feb 11, 2012
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Enter to win this hardcover edition of the first book in Chris Wooding's newest graphic novel series. |
Iron Monster and Sesame HeroesDVD Review - Feb 7, 2012
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You and your kids will have a super time with your favorite characters as they battle for education, fun, and an adorable way to learn. |
Book Giveaway: The Mad Mask (Archvillain Book 2) Signed by Barry LygaContest - Feb 5, 2012
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Superhero fans will want to tune into Lyga's middle-grade reader series about super heroes and philosophical complications. |
When Honey the Tiger FlewBook Review - Feb 4, 2012
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It's infrequent that a book is about far more than the book. When Honey the Tiger Flew is paragon of this unique subset. |
Blu-ray Giveaway - Beavis and Butt-Head, Volume 4Contest - Feb 3, 2012
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Huh. Huh-huh. We said, "Butt." |
The Demi-Monde: WinterBook Review - Jan 30, 2012
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A pinch of "The Matrix" and a healthy dash of Jack Chalker's Wonderland Gambit, The Demi-Monde: Winter is the unholy marriage of William Gibson and Harry Turtledove, resulting in a near-future cybernetic portal from the Real World to a Dickensian steampunk simulation running on a quantum computer powerful enough to not just blur the lines of reality for the person entering the simulation, it completely redraws them. |
Nicole Weider: "Project Inspired" Countering Image Conscious with Image ConscienceInterview - Jan 19, 2012
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A Hollywood model takes on the world's largest modeling magazine in a crusade to help young girls. |
Lost Girl, "It's a Fae Fae Fae World"Television Review - Jan 16, 2012
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Life is no fairy tale for Anna Silk in Syfy's sexy new supernatural series. |
Final CrisisBook Review - Jan 12, 2012
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Greg Cox untangles the DC Comics mess this novelization. |
Sekirei 2: Pure EngagementDVD Review - Jan 11, 2012
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The boobs are back, as Funimation releases the English language version of "Sekirei: Pure Engagement." |
Tales of an Ancient EmpireDVD Review - Jan 1, 2012
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After a dismal "Captain America" and a laughable "The Sword and the Sorcerer," maybe it's time for Albert Pyun to hang up the camera. From beyond, Ed Wood cheers him on. |
A Little Book About FeelingsBook Review - Dec 22, 2011
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From the folks behind Ruby's Studio: The Feelings Show comes an adorably presented children's learning tool. |
The Mad Mask (Archvillain Book 2)Book Review - Dec 22, 2011
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Kyle Camden -- a supervillain at the age of 12 -- finds a kindred spirit in The Mad Mask in this exciting, thought-provoking YA read from Barry Lyga. |
PandemoniumBook Review - Dec 22, 2011
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Seifer Tombchewer's life is about to become a royal pain. |
Sentinels: When Strikes the WarlordBook Review - Dec 22, 2011
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Van Allen Plexico's superhero novel returns readers to the simpler, more classic storytelling style that superhero epics used to have. |
The Three Investigators and the Secret of Skeleton IslandDVD Review - Dec 16, 2011
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The Three Investigators make the jump from page to screen with this family-friendly mystery-adventure. |
Tanner HallDVD Review - Dec 15, 2011
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A subdued coming-of-age dramedy that combines a number of male fantasies about all-girl boarding schools with an art house delivery. |
Book Giveaway - Clockwork Prince Signed by Cassandra ClareContest - Dec 14, 2011
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Up for grabs is this particularly Infernal Device -- the lastest installment in Cassandra Clare's wildly popular series. |
Smallville - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Dec 14, 2011
218 episodes. 184 hours. 62 discs. 10 seasons.
1 box.
Somebody, save me! |
Steve Niles' RemainsTelevision Review - Dec 14, 2011
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The scariest thing about this Chiller channel original is the prospect of being made to watch it again. |
DVD Giveaway - Switched at Birth, Volume OneContest - Dec 14, 2011
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Enter to win the first volume of this ABC Family original series. |
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Space AdventureDVD Review - Dec 6, 2011
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Blast off for learning and adventure with Mickey Mouse and the clubhouse friends. |
Eureka, "Do You See What I See?"Television Review - Dec 5, 2011
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Syfy gives Eureka the classic Christmas cartoon feeling. |
Warehouse 13, "The Greatest Gift"Television Review - Dec 5, 2011
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Pete Lattimer discovers a world where he never existed. |
The Closer, "You Have the Right to Remain Jolly"Television Review - Dec 4, 2011
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Ho Ho No! It's a case of Santacide! |
Charlie Rowe: Newest Peter Pan Flies High in Syfy's "Neverland"Interview - Dec 2, 2011
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Charlie Rowe talks about CGI, wires and other tidbits of becoming the latest Boy Who Never Grew Up. |
NeverlandTelevision Review - Dec 1, 2011
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Nick Willing does James Barrie proud with this backstory that touches on every element of the classic story. |
Rizzoli & Isles, "Can I Get a Witness?"Television Review - Nov 28, 2011
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FOX News pundit Bill O'Reilly guest stars on tonight's episode of Rizzoli & Isles. |
Leverage, "The Experimental Job"Television Review - Nov 26, 2011
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Hardison and Parker go back to school when a job focuses on a politically well-connected college student. |
VeggieTales: The Little Drummer BoyDVD Review - Nov 22, 2011
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When drum enthusiast Junior Asparagus misses an opportunity to carol with his friends, Grandpa regales him with a Christmas classic. |
The Devil's DoubleDVD Review - Nov 22, 2011
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Dominic Cooper is gold in this compelling story of a man pegged to be Uday Hussein's body double. |
Prep & LandingDVD Review - Nov 22, 2011
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Dave Foley voices Wayne, an elf who's been passed over for promotion one time too many. |
Blu-ray Giveaway: Farscape - The Complete SeriesContest - Nov 21, 2011
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Prepare for Starburst with the release of A&E;'s four-season space epic. |
Bye-Bye, Pacifier! Big Kid Stories with ElmoDVD Review - Nov 19, 2011
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Sesame Street has a few ideas that may prove helpful encouraging your little ones to take big steps. |
The Avengers - Volume 4: Thor's Last StandDVD Review - Nov 16, 2011
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Loki's ultimate plans are revealed, even as a greater threat to Earth comes to light. |
Book Giveaway - The Hunger Games (Slipcover Edition)Contest - Nov 16, 2011
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As we get hungrier and hungrier for the upcoming film, let this special edition of the novel that started it all tide you over. |
Poster Giveaway - Arthur ChristmasContest - Nov 11, 2011
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Arthur Christmas, that is. |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + UltraViolet Digital Copy)DVD Review - Nov 10, 2011
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This Friday, the magic comes to its final conclusion. Or does it...? |
Book Giveaway - Clockwork Prince (Infernal Devices) ARCContest - Nov 10, 2011
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Can't wait until December for the latest Cassandra Clare novel? Enter our giveaway, and you may get spoiled early! |
Fearmaker: Family MattersBook Review - Nov 9, 2011
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Terry Castle does her darnedest to honor her father's memory with what appears to be the first in a series of juvenile horror novellas for the Goosebumps crowd. |
Cars 2 (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging)DVD Review - Nov 8, 2011
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Tow Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) becomes "The Car with One Red Tire" in this spy spoof set in the world of Disney*Pixar's "Cars." |
Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices)Book Review - Nov 7, 2011
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Author Cassandra Clare continues to engage the reader by offering up some great characters, character interactions, and a richly textured setting. |
The Avengers - Volume 3: Iron Man UnleashedDVD Review - Nov 7, 2011
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The Masters of Evil and Kang the Conqueror threaten the Avengers in this third collection of the animated series. |
Sara Groves: On the Evidence of Things Not SeenInterview - Nov 2, 2011
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Groves continues her line of interrogation, philosophy, and apologetics, with a hard look at technology and the increasingly faster pace of life in today's world, and how to cope with it through faith. |
The Santa IncidentDVD Review - Nov 2, 2011
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Halloween is over. Let the fifty-five days of Christmas commence! But does it have to start like this? |
Winnie the Pooh (DVD + Blu-ray)DVD Review - Oct 31, 2011
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Return to the Hundred Acre Wood for some more classically hand-drawn Disney animation and clever storytelling. |
Call Me Mrs. MiracleDVD Review - Oct 29, 2011
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It's two days before Halloween. Time to roll out the Christmas movies! |
Scared ShreklessDVD Review - Oct 25, 2011
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Treat yourself this Halloween, and get "Scared Shrekless." |
Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer SpaceDVD Review - Oct 25, 2011
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The Monsters are back, to fight off a whole new alien incursion -- on Halloween! |
Faces in the CrowdDVD Review - Oct 25, 2011
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The only witness to a serial killer's latest attack suffers from a condition that leaves her unable to recognize individual faces -- even of people she knows intimately. |
Captain America: The First Avenger (Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy)DVD Review - Oct 24, 2011
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When Captain America throws his mighty shield... it nearly comes thru your screen in this 3D Blu-ray release! |
Fringe - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Oct 20, 2011
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Things go from weird to weirder for the investigators of the FBI's Fringe Division, with nothing less than the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance. |
Sherlock Holmes: The Breath of GodBook Review - Oct 20, 2011
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The game is afoot when a supernatural terror is unleashed on London -- requiring the assistance of Thomas Carnacki. |
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging)DVD Review - Oct 19, 2011
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Disney Offers Up Another Round of Jack with "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" |
Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away!DVD Review - Oct 19, 2011
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Heave Ho! Here we go! Jake and the Never Land Pirates embark onto the DVD market. |
Batman: Year One - 2 Disc DVD EditionDVD Review - Oct 14, 2011
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Adapting almost directly from the definiteive Batman story, this animated edition is what fans want from the DC Animated project. |
Muzzled: The Assault on Honest DebateBook Review - Oct 10, 2011
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Readers may be prone to read only half of Williams' work -- i.e. the half that doesn't gore their personal herd of sacred cattle. |
The Big Bang Theory - Season FourDVD Review - Oct 8, 2011
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Hypothetically speaking, The Big Bang Theory is the funniest show on television. Oh, who am I kidding -- that's not a hypothesis: that's a cold hard fact. |
Juan Williams: The Fight for Honest DebateInterview - Oct 7, 2011
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The noted columnist talks with us about political correctness, needed conversations, terrorism, and the Occupy Wall Street movement. |
Bruce Boxleitner: A Leader Among Sci-Fi's Leading MenInterview - Oct 6, 2011
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There's something about actor Bruce Boxleitner that makes him a natural leader. |
Khaled Hosseini: The Kite Runner's Graphic AdaptationInterview - Oct 5, 2011
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Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner presents an eye-opening story of class struggles in Afghanistan, portrayed over the course of a few decades. |
Sad MonstersBook Review - Sep 26, 2011
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Whether you want a chuckle while reading in bed, or just wish to show solidarity with the creature living beneath it, Sad Monsters is an all-encompassing, diverse collection that lays bares the tortured soul (or lack thereof) of all non-humans. |
DVD Giveaway - Hung, The Complete Second SeasonContest - Sep 23, 2011
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Enter to win the second season of the HBO series that always leaves you hanging. |
Person of Interest, "Pilot"Television Review - Sep 23, 2011
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Born from the ashes of 9/11, JJ Abrams and Jonathan Nolan unveil a new action hero for television audiences. |
My Dog, My CatBook Review - Sep 23, 2011
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Using an abbreviated palette of bright contrasting colors, Fletcher gives side-by-side comparisons of her dog and cat, each with a single sentence, illustrating how the two animals are different from each other. |
Thor & Loki: Blood BrothersDVD Review - Sep 23, 2011
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The graphic novel by Robert Rodi and Esad Ribic is the latest Marvel Comics work to get the motion comic treatment. |
51 (After Dark Originals)DVD Review - Sep 22, 2011
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Bruce Boxleitner, John Shea and Vanessa Branch headline this sci-fi horror set on the mythic Top Secret base. |
A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a SongDVD Review - Sep 22, 2011
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Lucy Hale and Freddie Stroma unveil their singing talents to the world in this tween-targeted direct-to-DVD fairy tale. |
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters - Season OneDVD Review - Sep 22, 2011
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It's all about friends, friends, friends in this soggy, squishy Saturday morning nostalgia-fest. |
Tom Batiuk: Still Funky After All These YearsInterview - Sep 20, 2011
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As Funky Winkerbean approaches its fortieth anniversary, we speak at length with Batiuk about Funky's origins and evolutions. |
Beth Riesgraf: Leverage's Thief with a Stolen ChildhoodInterview - Sep 16, 2011
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There's something attractive about broken, vulnerable (and maybe a tad psychotic) Parker, the catburglar of TNT's hit heist series, Leverage. One thing's for certain, she wouldn't be the character she is without the special take on her brought by actress Beth Riesgraf. |
Batman and Robin #1, "Born to Kill"Comic Book Review - Sep 15, 2011
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DC's "New 52" for certain has some gems in its lineup. However, Batman and Robin is going to take quite a bit of polishing before it has a shot at competing with their gleam. |
Thor (Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy)DVD Review - Sep 13, 2011
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The God of Thunder makes his Blu-ray/DVD debut. |
Phineas & Ferb: Across the 2nd DimensionDVD Review - Sep 9, 2011
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The world of Phineas and Ferb finally crosses over with that of their pet platypus, Perry, and his arch-nemesis Dr. Doofenshmirtz. |
Paranormal Witness, "Emily the Imaginary Friend" and "The Lost Girl"Television Review - Sep 7, 2011
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Syfy's latest spooky series entry follows in the footsteps of many supernatural mystifiers that utilize the "dramatic recreation" without any attempt to piece together the clues of why something happened and whether it was paranormal. |
Those Across the RiverBook Review - Sep 2, 2011
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Buehlman doesn't just establish himself as a competitor for the crown of King, but also as a player in the field of such as Hemingway and Fitzgerald. |
No Ordinary Family - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 31, 2011
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This ABC comic drama is no ordinary superhero series. |
Christian Kane: Leverage Hitter Aims for Country HitsInterview - Aug 30, 2011
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Leverage's retrieval expert is a man of few words who lets his actions speak for him. In that sense, the character of Eliot Spencer isn't that far removed from the man who portrays him, Christian Kane. As series co-creator, John Rogers, reminds viewers, "Assume he's doing his role as Christian Kane." |
Gina Bellman: Smooth-Talking Grifter of LeverageInterview - Aug 29, 2011
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When John Rogers and Chris Downey looked to fill the role of Leverage's grifter, they wanted a woman of bearing and presence -- a woman for whom men would do anything they were asked. When they saw Gina Bellman's performance in Jeckyll, they immediately knew she was the actress to portray Sophie Devereaux. |
Doctor Who, "Day of the Daleks"DVD Review - Aug 28, 2011
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EX-TER-MIN-ATE! The Daleks have returned, and they're out to change history so they can take over the future. Who can stop them? Who, indeed! |
Dean Devlin: Exerting a Producer's LeverageInterview - Aug 26, 2011
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Dean Devlin first climbed to fame as an actor, but has delivered even greater entertainment from the other side of the Hollywood creative camera, in both writing, directing and producing. |
John Rogers and Chris Downey: Crafting the Cons of LeverageInterview - Aug 26, 2011
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The creators of the TNT hit series talk about secret origins and future surprises as the Summer finale draws ever closer. |
Princess and the Pop Star (VeggieTales)DVD Review - Aug 24, 2011
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Mark Twain's "The Prince and the Pauper" gets a ride in the salad spinner with this entertaining release from the VeggieTales folks at Big Idea. |
Aldis Hodge: Hard Working 'Hacker' of LeverageInterview - Aug 22, 2011
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As we begin our countdown to the Leverage summer finale, The-Trades kicks off a series of interviews with the cast and creators, beginning now. |
Haven, "Audrey Parker's Day Off"Television Review - Aug 19, 2011
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Audrey Parker finds herself stuck in Nathan's second-favorite Bill Murray movie tonight on Haven. |
Gods of War (The Last Witness, Book 3)Book Review - Aug 19, 2011
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As superpowered teenager Shiloh Wagner lies near death after tacking an asteroid, the ensuing destruction on Earth has awoken the gods of Olympus. |
Book Giveaway - Gods of War Signed ProofContest - Aug 19, 2011
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Enter to win a personalized signed proof copy of Gerald Welch's Gods of War, the latest in The Last Witness series. |
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil [Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo]DVD Review - Aug 16, 2011
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From the Charlie's Angels tribute opening to the Starsky & Hutch sendup prior to the credits, "Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil" is a sendup of 70s action and adventure set to a fairy tale background and peppered with rapid-fire humor. |
Outcasts: Season OneDVD Review - Aug 15, 2011
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Fans of Battlestar Galactica and Firefly won't want to miss this BBC offering. |
Has Daniele Forged the Big Brother Monster Alliance?A Dose of Reality - Aug 15, 2011
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Are Daniele, Brendan and Rachel the new Big Brother Monster Society of 'Evel'? |
Meet Monica VelourDVD Review - Aug 15, 2011
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A gawky geek realizes his dream when he has a face-to-face meeting with the 1970s porn actress he idolizes. |
Warehouse 13, "Don't Hate the Player"Television Review - Aug 13, 2011
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Eureka's Doug Fargo makes a guest appearance on this week's episode of Warehouse 13. |
Mars Needs Moms (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo)DVD Review - Aug 10, 2011
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"Mars Needs Moms" is unusual for Disney, in that it simply is an unpolished, lackluster, predictable story. |
Star Wars: Darth Vader: A 3-D Reconstruction LogBook Review - Aug 10, 2011
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Go behind the mask of the infamous Sith Lord to see how medical droids rebuilt Anakin Skywalker from the ground up. |
Doctor Who, "The Sun Makers"DVD Review - Aug 9, 2011
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The Doctor and Leela (with K-9) arrive on Pluto, where a corporation has taken over and everyone works for the company. |
The New Teen Titans: GamesBook Review - Aug 3, 2011
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The New Teen Titans are back and better than ever under their original creative team. Too bad this is only a one-shot. |
Strike Witches: The Complete Collection: Season 1DVD Review - Aug 2, 2011
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In 1944, the world was invaded by aliens. Fortunately, we're protected by a team of flying girls who don't wear pants. |
Smurfs Prize Packet Giveaway - Get Smurfed!Contest - Aug 1, 2011
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Enter to win our smurfy prize pack! |
Shalom Sesame: It's Passover, Grover!DVD Review - Jul 26, 2011
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You're never too old to learn something from the Street. |
Doctor Who, "Frontios"DVD Review - Jul 26, 2011
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The Doctor, Tegan and Turlough battle giant woodlice creatures in the fringes of the future. |
Leverage - The 3rd SeasonDVD Review - Jul 26, 2011
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Dean Devlin and company deliver a fan-centric DVD set. |
Eureka, "Glimpse"Television Review - Jul 25, 2011
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It's edge of your seat tension, sly humor, and unexpected romantic advances tonight. Have the popcorn ready in advance. |
Have a Laugh - Volume 3DVD Review - Jul 20, 2011
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The test results are in, and the proof is conclusive: Kids just love Disney, no matter what the era. |
Clifford the Big Red Dog: Dog Days of SummerDVD Review - Jul 19, 2011
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Lessons in honesty are the focus of these short animated tales of America's favorite gargantuan puppy. |
DVD Giveaway - After Dark Originals Six-PackContest - Jul 19, 2011
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Do you have the nerve to endure six tales of terror from that asylum of depraved horror that comprises the After Dark studios? |
Mark Walden: Masterminding the Villainy of H.I.V.E.Interview - Jul 19, 2011
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The author of the H.I.V.E. series talks with The-Trades about villainy and the future of Otto Malpense. |
Eureka, "Reprisal"Television Review - Jul 18, 2011
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Turn up the jams, crank it up, as music playlists program terror for Eureka. |
Rango (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Jul 13, 2011
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"Rango" is exquisitely rendered and animated, but the story lacks anything to hold the attention. |
Warehouse 13, "The New Guy"Television Review - Jul 11, 2011
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Somebody joins the Warehouse 13 crew tonight, and fans will rejoice. |
Rizzoli & Isles, "We Don't Need Another Hero"Television Review - Jul 9, 2011
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A military murder takes center stage as TNT's police drama returns. |
The Closer, "Unknown Trouble"Television Review - Jul 9, 2011
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Things heat up for Brenda both personally and professionally as past actions return to haunt her. |
Eureka, "Liftoff"Television Review - Jul 8, 2011
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Eureka, we have a problem. |
The Lincoln LawyerDVD Review - Jul 6, 2011
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Matthew McConaughey is at his best and brightest in "The Lincoln Lawyer." |
The Virgin Mary in the Light of the Word of GodBook Review - Jul 5, 2011
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As a source for research and dissertation, it should be referenced heavily; but as an evangelical tool, it straddles the realm of dry thesis and unapologetic confrontation. |
WitchBook Review - Jul 5, 2011
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In a market of ever-escalating prices for ever-shrinking stories, Kickstart Comics is doing the unheard of: they're releasing full-length, densely-packed graphic novels for nearly the same cost as your average unfollowable or too-quickly-wrapped monthly comic book. |
Dreadnought (H.I.V.E. Book 4)Book Review - Jul 5, 2011
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Just like his continuing adventures, Otto Malpense keeps getting better and better. |
Poster Giveaway - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2Contest - Jul 4, 2011
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Get in on the beginning of the end. |
The Accidental HeroBook Review - Jul 1, 2011
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In a market where we could really use a hero, Jack Blank looks to be more than the answer. |
Ancient Aliens - Season TwoDVD Review - Jul 1, 2011
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It's all theory and speculation, built around eyewitness testimonies when possible. But it's some of the most mentally stimulating material coming out of the speculative documentary genre. |
Poster Giveaway - Winnie the PoohContest - Jun 27, 2011
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That silly old bear is back in an all new animated adventure sure to touch families' hearts. |
Sucker Punch (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Jun 24, 2011
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Zack Snyder's "Sucker Punch" may not have soared in theaters, but will have a much longer life as a cult film. |
Itsy Mitsy Runs AwayBook Review - Jun 22, 2011
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Elanna Allen introduces readers to an instant classic of young readers' literature. |
Doctor Who, "The Gunfighters"DVD Review - Jun 22, 2011
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The Doctor and his companions land in Tombstone just in time for a historic gunfight with Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and another historic "Doc." |
Red Riding Hood (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Jun 22, 2011
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The ancient trip to grandmother's house through the woods gets a dark update in this vision directed by Catherine Hardwicke. |
Modesty Blaise: The Double AgentBook Review - Jun 18, 2011
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Adventure, espionage, martial arts and a touch of mysticism and romance all come together to explain why Modesty Blaise has garnered such a fan following -- one that has the ability to grow even today. |
True Blood - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Jun 18, 2011
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Vampires and Werewolves and... Fairies? The small town of Bon Temps just gets weirder all the time. Maybe that's why we love it so? |
Make BelieveMovie Review - Jun 16, 2011
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Six amazing teens compete for the title of Teen World Champion... of Magic! |
Catch That Baby!Book Review - Jun 16, 2011
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Rudy's done with his bath. And he's done with ever getting dressed again, too! |
Brad Meltzer's Decoded: Season OneDVD Review - Jun 16, 2011
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Freemasons and Rosicrucians and Illuminati. Oh, my! |
Doctor Who, "Time and the Rani"DVD Review - Jun 11, 2011
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Sylvester McCoy debuts as the enigmatic timelord from Gallifrey with this latest DVD release of the long-running BBC sci-fi franchise. |
EverfoundBook Review - Jun 11, 2011
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Neal Shusterman wraps his powerful trilogy of epic Young Adult fiction with this sad and joyous, tragic and triumphant novel. |
Poster Giveaway - Cars 2Contest - Jun 11, 2011
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Get your motor running and head out on the Internet superhighway for your chance to win this poster. |
Roary the Racing CarDVD Review - Jun 6, 2011
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The Sprout television star makes his full-fledged DVD premiere. |
Die Welle (The Wave)DVD Review - Jun 6, 2011
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The phenomenon of extreme obedience is laid bare here in this thought-provoking must-watch for teens and parents alike. |
Green Lantern: Emerald KnightsDVD Review - Jun 6, 2011
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Just in time for the release of the "Green Lantern" movie comes this framework story of Green Lantern Corps tales, adapted to animation. |
MELODIME, "3 Reasons for Fighting"Music Review - Jun 6, 2011
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MELODIME is at that potentially tragic point in their story: at the height of their sound, remaining true to their art, and on the precipice of being snapped up by a conglomerate that will produce them right into two-dimensional homogenization. |
Poster Giveaway - Green LanternContest - Jun 5, 2011
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Great Guardians! This poster giveaway is a must-have for fans of the Emerald Ring-slinger! |
Ghost Hunters, "Pearl Harbor Phantoms"Television Review - May 31, 2011
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The TAPS gang heads to Hawaii with Destination: Truth's Josh Gates to investigate paranormal sightings at Pearl Harbor. |
Bob the Builder: The Big Dino Dig MovieDVD Review - May 30, 2011
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When Bob and the crew work on building a new amusement park, they dig up some fossilized surprises! |
I Am Number Four (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - May 30, 2011
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High school rivalries and developing secret superpowers turn "I Am Number Four" into an episode of One Tree Smallville. |
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday ExpressDVD Review - May 30, 2011
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Preschoolers are in love with Thomas and his friends, the trains (and other vehicles) that help keep the island of Sodor running smoothly and efficiently -- despite constantly learning gentle lessons from mistakes that often stem from their pride. |
Beyonders: A World Without HeroesBook Review - May 29, 2011
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A fantastic read that will be an instant favorite for those who grew up on such fare as C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, Madeleine L'Engle's Time Quartet, and other such imagination traps that lay in wait on library shelves. |
Bands on the Run: The Rubber Band MovieDVD Review - May 28, 2011
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For a film whose sole purpose is to serve as an hour-long commercial for shaped rubber bands, this may actually be the slamming of the coffin lid on yet another short-lived fad. |
Gnomeo & Juliet (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo)DVD Review - May 24, 2011
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This animated retelling of the Shakespearian classic using garden gnomes as the main characters is surprisingly delightful! |
Victoria Price: On Vincent Price and the VincentennialInterview - May 18, 2011
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As the 100th birthday of Vincent Price approaches, we speak with his daughter about the iconic actor. |
Franklin & Bash Bright Fun Spot in TNT Summer LineupTelevision Preview - May 17, 2011
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer star with Malcolm McDowell in Franklin & Brash, a legal procedural bromance with a frathouse appeal. |
Gbenga Akinnagbe: A Valuable PerspectiveInterview - May 16, 2011
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Gbenga Akinnagbe is a shining example of what a person can become, regardless of background, if provided opportunity and encouragement. |
Darkie's Mob: The Secret War of Joe DarkieBook Review - May 13, 2011
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American fans of war comics who might never have heard of Darkie's Mob owe it to themselves to pick up this beautiful hardcover collection. |
City of Fallen Angels (Mortal Instruments, Book 4)Book Review - May 12, 2011
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You only thought the adventure was over... |
Thor: Tales of Asgard (Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - May 12, 2011
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This "teen Thor" adventure exceeded my expectations with high adventure, great animation, and a super voice cast. |
Gene-FusionDVD Review - May 12, 2011
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The game of the future allows athletes to mix-and-match animal parts in order to create new species designed only for combat and entertainment. |
Avengers - Volume 2DVD Review - May 12, 2011
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With the second installment of the animated series, it's finally time for the Avengers to assemble! |
SidekicksBook Review - May 9, 2011
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Can these housepets become a 'legion of super pets' in time to save the day from the evil machinations that threaten the city? Or will the rolled-up newspaper of crime send them home with their tails between their legs? |
The Indispensible Book of Useless InformationBook Review - May 5, 2011
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Useless information? Says who? |
CD Giveaway - Joshua Gray EP (autographed)Contest - May 5, 2011
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Enter to win one of five specially autographed Joshua Gray CDs. |
DVD Giveaway - Brad Meltzer's Decoded, Season OneContest - May 5, 2011
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Join bestselling author Brad Meltzer and his team as they uncover some of the strangest mysteries in US History. |
Grandma's Wedding AlbumBook Review - May 5, 2011
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Grandma's Wedding Album does a great job of explaining the wedding tradition to youngsters, doing so in an attractive package with several interesting bits of trivia. |
Bunny's LessonsBook Review - May 4, 2011
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An overall charmer, Bunny's Lessons makes for a perfect bedtime story for your little one and their own chose best friend to whom they teach life lessons daily. |
Avengers - Volume 1DVD Review - May 4, 2011
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These adventures fully capture the epic spirit of comic book adventures, full of omg, awesome, right on moments of widescreen action. This is what comic-inspired animation ought to be. This is Avengers. |
Various Artists, "Wonderland: Alice Through a Whole New Looking Glass" (Original Broadway Cast Recording)Music Review - May 3, 2011
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Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy deliver a thoroughly modern Alice on a musical odyssey through a reinvented Wonderland beneath New York City. |
Andrew Breitbart: Walking Toward the Fire with Righteous IndignationInterview - Apr 29, 2011
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Andrew Breitbart has evolved into the face of New Media conservatism. |
Righteous Indignation: Excuse Me While I Save the WorldBook Review - Apr 29, 2011
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Where other conservative nonfiction comes across as didactic, polemic, pedantic -- and sometimes all three -- Righteous Indignation succeeds in its accessibility, educating without losing the reader in a labyrinthe of philosophical babble or tenuous connect-the-dots historical paths. |
Book Giveaway: "A Simple Blessing" Autographed by Michael W. SmithContest - Apr 25, 2011
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Enter to win a signed copy of the Grammy-winning artist's latest book. |
Stan Lee's Superhumans: Season OneDVD Review - Apr 22, 2011
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In a sense, Superhumans is an extension of a long tradition of compelling hucksterism that began with Ripley's Believe it or Not and continued on through the Guiness Book of World Records and the television series That's Incredible! But there's no denying that the feats accomplished by these individuals are still mind-bogglingly amazing. |
Eric Martsolf: Smallville's Man of GoldInterview - Apr 19, 2011
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Days' Martsolf glistens and shines as the greatest hero you've never heard of. |
Smallville, "Booster"Television Review - Apr 19, 2011
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Make way, Metropolis, for the Man of Gold. |
Book Giveaway: "A Simple Blessing" Autographed by Michael W. SmithContest - Apr 19, 2011
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Enter to win a signed copy of the Grammy-winning artist's latest book. |
The King's SpeechDVD Review - Apr 15, 2011
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Brilliant directing and a scintillating cast make "The King's Speech" a must-see. |
DVD Giveaway - The Walking Dead: The Complete First SeasonContest - Apr 15, 2011
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All you zombies, come enter this contest! |
Country StrongDVD Review - Apr 15, 2011
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Leighton Meester impress with their singing, but aside from that there's very little in the way of story to keep viewers interested. |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (Three-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Apr 14, 2011
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David Yates delivers the most exciting Harry Potter film of the franchise to date in this penultimate adventure that splits the final book in twain. |
Laura Story: The Story Behind the BlessingsInterview - Apr 13, 2011
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"What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise?" Laura Story asks the question in her new album, Blessings, and tells us her answer. |
TRON: Legacy / TRON: The Original Classic (Five-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy)DVD Review - Apr 12, 2011
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Disney delivers the ultimate home entertainment package for TRON fans. |
The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games TrilogyBook Review - Apr 8, 2011
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Return to Panem and the Hunger Games with this insightful miscellany of today's YA authors as they explore the phenomenon of Suzanne Collins wildly successful series. |
Geek Fantasy NovelBook Review - Apr 8, 2011
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Be careful what you wish for... |
Batman: The Brave and the Bold - Season One, Part TwoDVD Review - Apr 8, 2011
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Batman: The Brave and the Bold isn't afraid to embrace its Biff, Bam, Pow heritage. |
DVD Giveaway - Mad Men: Season FourContest - Apr 7, 2011
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Because season five is so, so very far away. |
Zombies! An Illustrated History of the UndeadBook Review - Apr 5, 2011
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A loving shamble through the history of one of horror's most misunderstood creatures. |
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon: The Virtues of Scandalous WomenInterview - Apr 5, 2011
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Kerri Elizabeth Mahon made an inspirational debut this March -- Women's History Month -- with the release of her insightful and intriguing collection of biographies of some of history's most impacting females. |
DVD Giveaway - Reboot: Seasons 1&2Contest - Apr 4, 2011
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From the dawn of CGI animation comes this Saturday morning computerized gem about life in the cyber grid. |
Poster & Tshirt Giveaway - HannaContest - Apr 4, 2011
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"Adapt or Die" is the theme of this film, and of our contest where you can win a movie poster, tshirt, bumper stickers, and a ringtone from the Chemical Brothers. |
Passion, "Here For You"Music Review - Apr 1, 2011
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Sometimes a concert is about more than the music. |
Kristian Stanfill: Moving Mountains with PassionInterview - Mar 27, 2011
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Contemporary Christian artist Kristian Stanfill tells us about what it's like inside the Passion movement. |
Tangled (Two-Disc Blu-ray DVD Combo)DVD Review - Mar 26, 2011
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Finally, a Disney Princess who really knows how to let her hair down! |
A Simple GovernmentBook Review - Mar 26, 2011
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Mike Huckabee lays out a common sense approach for the return of democracy in America. |
Easter Giveaway - "Hop" Movie Poster and PrizesContest - Mar 24, 2011
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"Hop" on over to this contest and enter to win some adorable Easter goodies. |
Poster and Book Giveaway - Jane EyreContest - Mar 24, 2011
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Enter to win the movie poster and a copy of Charlotte Bronte's classic story. |
Book Giveaway - A Simple Government (autographed by Mike Huckabee)Contest - Mar 23, 2011
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Enter to win this signed copy from former Arkansas Governor (and possibly future President) Mike Huckabee. |
Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files, "The Real Battle of LA / Queen Mary Menace"Television Review - Mar 23, 2011
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The second season of the Syfy paranormal investigative series opens with two intriguing experiments. |
Yogi Bear (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Mar 22, 2011
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Dumber than the average film... |
DVD and CD Giveaway - iShine Knect and Worship ManiaContest - Mar 19, 2011
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Get into the iShine groove for today's Christian tweens with this DVD and CD pairing. |
A Simple BlessingBook Review - Mar 19, 2011
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If your personal idea of a blessing involves programs like "The Prayer of Jabez," it would behoove you to balance your teaching and reevaluate your expectations by picking up this book. |
VeggieTales: 'Twas the Night Before EasterDVD Review - Mar 16, 2011
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This new Easter story from the folks at Big Idea is a great addition to your child's DVD collection, and a fun watch for the whole family. |
Book Giveaway - A Simple Government (autographed by Mike Huckabee)Contest - Mar 15, 2011
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Enter to win this signed copy from former Arkansas Governor (and possibly future President) Mike Huckabee. |
DVD Giveaway - Nurse Jackie, Season TwoContest - Mar 14, 2011
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Enter to win our quick-witted and deeply flawed Nurse Jackie DVD giveaway. |
The President's Book of SecretsDVD Review - Mar 13, 2011
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When did the History Channel become the Speculation Channel? Might the answer be found in a President's book of secrets? |
Tails from the Ark: Honk If You're SpecialDVD Review - Mar 13, 2011
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Adventure! Drama! Spit! All aboard for animated fun as the animals on Noah's boat learn life lessons. |
Poster Giveaway - Red Riding HoodContest - Mar 5, 2011
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Grandma, what a big poster you have! |
Poster Giveaway - Sucker PunchContest - Mar 5, 2011
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Enter to win this full-sized double-sided theatrical poster. |
DVD Giveaway - Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Volume SixContest - Mar 2, 2011
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Enter to win the sixth volume of Tyler Perry's hit television sitcom, House of Payne. |
Book Giveaway - Dragon Keeper and Dragon Haven by Robin HobbContest - Mar 1, 2011
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Enter to win the first two books of Robin Hobb's The Rain Wild Chronicles. |
Scandalous Women: The Lives and Loves of History's Most Notorious WomenBook Review - Feb 25, 2011
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Behind every historic event is, invariably, a scandalous woman. |
Eva Cassidy, "Simply Eva"Music Review - Feb 23, 2011
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It's a truism of art that some of the greatest in their field are never fully recognized until after their deaths. Such it is with Eva Cassidy, a singer whose talents touched and influenced numerous performers. |
The Last Lovecraft: Relic of CthulhuDVD Review - Feb 22, 2011
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"Dodgeball" meets Cthulhu in this well-done, low-budget indy film. |
All-Star Superman (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Feb 22, 2011
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Superman has cancer. Lex Luthor has finally won. |
Baby Animal Pop!Book Review - Feb 22, 2011
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National Geographic delivers on its promise of life-sized pop-ups of baby farm animals. |
DVD Giveaway - For Colored GirlsContest - Feb 20, 2011
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Enter to win the latest from Tyler Perry, starring Janet Jackson, Thandie Newton, Whoopi Goldberg, and a cast of others. |
Took 'n' Tee Giveaway - "I Am Number Four"Contest - Feb 18, 2011
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Three are dead. He is Number Four. And he needs your help. |
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's Masquerade with Mickey MoteDVD Review - Feb 18, 2011
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It's the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Come inside, it's fun inside! |
Alice in Wonderland - 60th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray + DVD)DVD Review - Feb 1, 2011
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Walt Disney's classic take on the Lewis Carroll masterpiece gets new life on Blu-ray, with sharper image, better sound, and a ton of new extra material. |
Kathryn Beaumont: Wonderland DaysInterview - Feb 1, 2011
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When Walt Disney was looking for someone to lend her voice to the animated heroine of "Alice in Wonderland," a young English girl who had recently come to America caught his ear. |
Alpha and OmegaDVD Review - Jan 21, 2011
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Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers gets an animated, anthropomorphic twist. |
Let Me InDVD Review - Jan 20, 2011
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Chloe Grace Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee captivate viewers in this "My Girl" for the vampire set. |
Blu-ray Giveaway - After Dark Horrorfest, Double Features to Die ForContest - Jan 18, 2011
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In high-def, the blood is bloodier, the gore is gorier, and the horror is just horrorier. |
Reginald Hudlin: Reinventing the Black PantherInterview - Jan 14, 2011
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The writer of Marvel's Black Panther, recently adapted to animation and released on DVD, speaks with The-Trades about the power of comics. |
Ayn Rand's Anthem: The Graphic NovelBook Review - Jan 11, 2011
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Get ready, folks -- there may be a younger, better generation of objectivists on the way because of this! |
The Last ExorcismDVD Review - Jan 8, 2011
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The power of Director Daniel Stamm and actors Patrick Fabian and Ashley Bell compel you to watch this movie. |
Big Love - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Jan 6, 2011
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Roman Grant is dead. Can the series be far behind? |
The Super Hero Squad Show: Quest for the Infinity Sword, Volume 2DVD Review - Jan 5, 2011
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Who'll save the day? The Super Hero Squad! |
Manson: My Name is EvilDVD Review - Jan 4, 2011
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The Charles Manson Family murders: now there's a comedy goldmine. Not. |
Ghost CountryBook Review - Jan 3, 2011
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Patrick Lee's sophomore novel is a page-turning thriller even better than "The Breach." |
Gene Simmons Family Jewels - The Complete Season FourDVD Review - Dec 30, 2010
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The KISS frontman takes cameras into his home for another season of reality -- or perhaps not so real -- programming. |
Black PantherDVD Review - Dec 29, 2010
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Djimon Hounsou is perfectly cast as the leader of Wakanda in this animated adaptation of Reginald Hudlin and John Romita Jr.'s Black Panther Marvel Knights series. |
Tonight - 4 Decades of The Tonight Show starring Johnny CarsonDVD Review - Dec 23, 2010
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Still doing some last minute Christmas shopping? Add this to your gift guide for the classic television enthusiast on your list! |
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - Dec 23, 2010
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Nic Cage and Alfred Molina work magic in this Disney adventure. |
The Dragon's Apprentice: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 5Book Review - Dec 22, 2010
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J.R.R. Tolkein, C.S. Lewis and Fred the talking badger are off another time-hopping adventure, with a greater enemy waiting in the shadows to destroy all existence. Good luck, Caretakers! |
VeggieTales: It's a Meaningful LifeDVD Review - Dec 22, 2010
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When a former football hero ponders what his life might have been, a mysterious train takes him into an alternate world where he got what he wanted -- and lost everything that had meaning to him. |
Salt (Deluxe Unrated Edition)DVD Review - Dec 21, 2010
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Phillip Noyce delivers a pulse-pounding action flick that's fun to watch, but hard to think about. |
Comfort and JoyDVD Review - Dec 21, 2010
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Nancy McKeon stars in this Lifetime Original Movie that puts a holiday gender-twist on "The Family Man." |
Sid & Marty Krofft's Saturday Morning HitsDVD Review - Dec 20, 2010
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For the Me Generation, it's Saturday morning all over again. |
Leverage, "The Big Bang Job" and "The San Lorenzo Job"Television Review - Dec 18, 2010
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It's back-to-back con jobs when the Leverage team goes up against the long-awaited and very mysterious Damien Moreau. |
Prayers for BobbyDVD Review - Dec 15, 2010
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The GLAAD Award-winning Lifetime Original Movie based on the true story of Bobby Griffith comes to DVD. |
Kids Show Artistic Side in Library Hunger Games EventEditorial - Dec 15, 2010
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Survival style games capped off by an art contest help celebrate the conclusion to Suzanne Collins' YA series. |
DVD Giveaway - Kung-Fu MasterContest - Dec 14, 2010
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Enter to win this Kung-Fu fight fest on DVD, starring Yuen Biao. |
DVD Giveaway - Legendary AssassinContest - Dec 14, 2010
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Enter to win this action-packed martial arts adventure starring Jacky Wu. |
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore [Blu-ray]DVD Review - Dec 13, 2010
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The conflict of the ages becomes a hairy alliance when cats and dogs must unite to save mankind. |
Holiday SwitchDVD Review - Dec 12, 2010
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Nicole Eggert magically leaves her wonderful life for what she perceives to be greener pastures in this holiday offering from Lifetime. |
Blu-ray/DVD Giveaway - The TownContest - Dec 10, 2010
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Enter to win this Ben Affleck crime thriller on Blu-ray and DVD, with Digital Copy and extended cut. |
Irreconcilables, The "Merry EX-mas: Holiday Songs for the Divorced and Soon-to-Be"Music Review - Dec 10, 2010
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"Hark the hell is just beginning. She has lawyers ten feet deep." If you think those should be the words, maybe you just aren't listening to the right Christmas album. |
Leverage, "The Ho Ho Ho Job"Television Review - Dec 9, 2010
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When Santa's in trouble, he turns to the Leverage team to restore his honor and good name. |
Eureka, "O' Little Town"Television Review - Dec 7, 2010
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There's a jolly old man dressed in red flying a sleigh pulled by reindeer through the sky. Just another Christmas in Eureka? |
Blu-ray/DVD Giveaway - Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'HooleContest - Dec 7, 2010
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Sign up to win this Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack, and soar to new heights of adventure with the owls of Ga'Hoole. |
EverwildBook Review - Dec 3, 2010
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The second book of Neal Shusterman's Skinjackers trilogy changes the rules and sets things in motion for the shadowy spirit world of Everlost to affect things on the physical plane. |
Neal Shusterman: A Moment to UnwindInterview - Dec 3, 2010
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The award-winning author of the Skinjackers trilogy and other young adult novels discusses the deeper aspects of Unwind -- and drops some interesting news about the future. |
Warehouse 13, "Secret Santa"Television Review - Dec 3, 2010
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A businessman is haunted by a spectral figure who sees him when he's sleeping and knows when he's awake. |
DVD Giveaway - Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection, Vol. 4Contest - Dec 1, 2010
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Celebrate the Looney Tunes 2011 premiere with our special DVD giveaway of some classic cartoons. |
The Six Million Dollar Man - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Nov 30, 2010
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For the first time anywhere on DVD, the adventures of Steve Austin are now available to fans everywhere -- in a boxed set that staggers the imagination. |
Book Giveaway - Clockwork Angel signed by Cassandra ClareContest - Nov 30, 2010
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The contest that was so nice, we had to run it twice. |
DVD Giveaway - Boy Meets World: The Complete Fourth SeasonContest - Nov 29, 2010
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Up for grabs this week, the fourth season of the classic Ben Savage coming-of-age sitcom. |
Jimmy Gownley: To the Saddest Little Girl in the WorldInterview - Nov 26, 2010
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Jimmy Gownley's graphic novel series, Amelia Rules! is an award-winning mix of fun philosophy and painful poignancy. |
Josh Keaton: Web-Swinging Hero Takes Up Bully Role for "Firebreather"Interview - Nov 24, 2010
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The voice actor behind the Spectacular Spider-Man expounds on his future with Cartoon Network's CG adventure, "Firebreather," and Hub TV's upcoming Transformers Prime series. |
Young Justice, "Independence Day"Television Review - Nov 19, 2010
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The sidekicks of the DC universe heroes finally get their own show, in a series heavily flavored with the Justice League Unlimited influence. |
DVD Giveaway - Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics 2Contest - Nov 18, 2010
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Enter to win this 17 disc collection of 100 award-winning children's classics in DVD read-along format. |
Disney's A Christmas Carol (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - Nov 17, 2010
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Robert Zemeckis' vision of Charles Dickens' classic comes to life through motion-capture animation. |
The Search for Santa Paws (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - Nov 16, 2010
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The newest talking dog pic from Disney can't decide which holiday musical it wants to be. |
Book Giveaway - Clockwork Angel (signed by Cassandra Clare)Contest - Nov 16, 2010
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Enter to win a signed copy of the first book of Cassandra Clare's new series, The Infernal Devices. |
Amelia Rules! True Things (Adults Don't Want Kids to Know)Book Review - Nov 15, 2010
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With this latest volume, True Things (Adults Don't Want Kids to Know), Amelia hits a milestone -- her eleventh birthday. |
Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam (DC Showcase)DVD Review - Nov 15, 2010
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This DC Universe DVD has all the feel of a full-length feature, packed down into an economy-sized adventure. |
19,000 Frogs & Counting: Tony the Frog Meets the Duggars (Life at the Pond)Music Review - Nov 15, 2010
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When Tony the Frog takes a walk to get away from his multitude of annoying siblings, he gets lost and winds up in the hands -- and jar -- of Jackson Duggar, of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. |
Blu-ray Giveaway: Highlander (Director's Cut) and Highlander 2Contest - Nov 15, 2010
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There can be only one... winner. |
Kill the Dead: A Sandman Slim NovelBook Review - Nov 14, 2010
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The diverse array of characters, the sardonic and sarcastic vision of the agents of Heaven and Hell, and just one rollicking house-of-horrors ride makes Sandman Slim a protagonist to keep an eye on. |
FirebreatherTelevision Review - Nov 9, 2010
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Many teens think their father's a monster. Duncan can prove it. |
Life at the Pond: The Rise & Fall of Tony the FrogDVD Review - Nov 8, 2010
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If your kids are into the Veggie Tales series, they're the perfect audience for the smart wit and important lessons of Life at the Pond. |
Phineas & Ferb: A Very Perry ChristmasDVD Review - Nov 8, 2010
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Phineas and Ferb, the sultans of summer vacation, are here to seize the days of Christmas break. |
Sesame Street: C is for Cookie MonsterDVD Review - Nov 8, 2010
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Bake up a plate of your favorites, and sit down with your family to enjoy this time with one of America's most beloved muppets. |
Travis Cottrell: Surprising Worship, Authentic FaithInterview - Nov 8, 2010
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As a GMA Dove Award-winning artist with a few albums under his belt and a regular place on LifeWay's Top 10 Artist list, Travis Cottrell knows a thing or two about worship. |
DVD Giveaway - TobyMac: Moving PicturesContest - Nov 8, 2010
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Sign up to win this DVD, featuring all of TobyMac's videos in a single collection. |
Christmas on Highway 101DVD Review - Nov 4, 2010
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The country music group performs some Christmas standards and original holiday tunes at Great Wolf Lodge in North Carolina. |
T-shirt Giveaway: Conan O'BrienContest - Nov 4, 2010
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Show your support for Team Coco in this slimming black t-shirt. |
Mrs. MiracleDVD Review - Nov 4, 2010
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Doris Roberts stars as Debbie Macombers titular hero, a Christmas angel filling in for Mary Poppins. |
DVD Giveaway - The Finals: Los Angeles Lakers 2010 NBA Finals Series, Collector's EditionContest - Nov 3, 2010
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Sign up to win this eight-disc volume which includes all seven games and bonuses. |
Hellcats, "Back of a Car"Television Review - Nov 2, 2010
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The 80s are back in style, but the drama is up to the minute in this latest episode from the CW. |
Toy Story 3 (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Nov 1, 2010
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"Toy Story 3" is ready for the holidays, but are younger kids ready for it? |
Yancy: Breaking the Mold of Contemporary Christian MusicInterview - Oct 30, 2010
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Contemporary Christian Music artist Yancy uses her unique and effervescent style to minister to tweens and teens through her rock-and-roll approach to worship music. |
DVD Giveaway - The Rolling Stones: Let's Spend the Night TogetherContest - Oct 28, 2010
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Enter to win this documentary of the group's 1981 record-breaking tour. |
Book Giveaway - Archvillain Advance Reader Copy Signed by Barry LygaContest - Oct 27, 2010
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Enter to win this autographed ARC. |
Superman: Earth OneBook Review - Oct 26, 2010
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Superman: Earth One is going to be a huge hit, giving fans old and new a fresh vision of all the familiar characters, and a unique twist on an American mythology. |
DVD Giveaway - How To Train Your DragonContest - Oct 22, 2010
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Enter to win this double-DVD pack of the DreamWorks animated hit. |
This Vladmir Tod Giveaway Bites!Contest - Oct 20, 2010
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Enter to win a boxed set of the first four books of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod. |
Jonah Hex (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Oct 19, 2010
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Old West bounty hunter and necromancer seeks terrorist in possession of weapons of mass destruction. Muddled action ensues. |
Tower Prep, "New Kid (Pilot)"Television Review - Oct 19, 2010
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Somewhere between Hogwarts and the Xavier Institute, there is Tower Prep -- where getting in is the easy part. |
Paul Dini: Prepping for Tower PrepInterview - Oct 19, 2010
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The creator of the new Cartoon Network drama for kids gives us a behind-the-scenes peek. |
In Belleville, Air Supply Helps Delilah Paint the TownEditorial - Oct 18, 2010
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A two-day downtown sprucing up caps off with a free concert by Air Supply. |
CD Giveaway - Air Supply, "Mumbo Jumbo" (autographed)Contest - Oct 18, 2010
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Up for grabs is the latest release from the soft rock pop duo, Air Supply, signed by Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell. |
Blu-ray Giveaway: A Nightmare on Elm StreetContest - Oct 14, 2010
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One Two, Freddy's coming for you... |
LuthorBook Review - Oct 13, 2010
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No one ever sees himself as a villain. |
Legend of the Seeker - The Complete Second and Final SeasonDVD Review - Oct 13, 2010
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The Seeker has defeated Darken Rahl. Now he has a new enemy -- the Keeper of the Underworld, and his newest ally: Darken Rahl. |
People Who Deserve It: Socially Responsible Reasons to Punch Someone in the FaceBook Review - Oct 11, 2010
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Revenge has never felt so funny. |
Yancy, "Stars, Guitars and Megaphone Dreams"Music Review - Oct 11, 2010
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Yancy represents a much needed fresh sound in the Christian music genre, filling a niche for some much needed fun and frenzy, a departure from the CCM-norm while maintaining a solid grounding in the basics of the Gospel message. |
CW Supernatural / Smallville Prize PackContest - Oct 9, 2010
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Up for grabs is a copy of Supernatural Magazine #18, and a double-sided book bag. |
A Bubba in Time Saves None!Book Review - Oct 8, 2010
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Listen up: In the future, ain't no one left on the Earth but good ol' boys and zombies. If you wanna learn how to survive, pay attention to what I'm gonna tell you. |
Wolverine and the X-Men: The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Oct 8, 2010
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The future isn't what it used to be, and it's up to Wolverine to gather a disbanded team of X-Men to save it. |
ArchvillainBook Review - Oct 7, 2010
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Barry Lyga delivers a middle-school Smallville, if it were told from Lex Luthor's perspective. |
Graham Russell: Taking Air Supply from Dreams to StardomInterview - Oct 6, 2010
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"I dreamt there was this massive billboard, like in Times Square, and the lights were flashing all around. And in the middle were just two words, and it said Air Supply." |
Triple DogDVD Review - Oct 6, 2010
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A slumber party and a game of escalating dares culminates in the truth behind a girl's mysterious death. |
Chuck - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Oct 5, 2010
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Chuck is a series that has exceeded my initial assumptions, being equal parts comedy and action, perfectly balanced. |
"It's Kind of a Funny Story" - Prize PackageContest - Oct 4, 2010
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It's kind of a funny giveaway: a poster, a soundtrack... and a squishable squeezy-brain!? |
Archon 34 Continues Tradition of SF/F Fan Fun and FrolicEditorial - Oct 4, 2010
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Aliens and Elves and Stormtroopers! Oh my! The 34th annual science fiction and fantasy convention descends on St. Louis. |
Iron Man 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Sep 30, 2010
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I am seriously loving Marvel's reimagining of Iron Man for the theaters. |
Keri Lynn Pratt: There's a New Cat in SmallvilleInterview - Sep 30, 2010
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Catherine 'Cat' Grant makes the transition from the comics to Smallville. What impact will she have on Clark Kent's world? |
Nikita - Prize Pack GiveawayContest - Sep 30, 2010
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Get the look that kills with our Nikita prize pack. |
Watch Out For That Lightsaber! "Star Wars" Gets 3-D TreatmentEditorial - Sep 29, 2010
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Anything worth doing is worth doing again in 3-D. |
The Vampire Diaries - Prize Pack GiveawayContest - Sep 28, 2010
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Win this poster and t-shirt to help spread the word: Love Sucks. Bite Me. |
What Hath Stan Lee Wrought? Real-Life Iron Man XOS 2 Suit RevealedEditorial - Sep 27, 2010
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As Marvel gets ready to debut "Iron Man 2" on DVD and Blu-ray, Raytheon Sarcos unveils what looks like a step toward the real thing. |
7 Days (Les sept jours du talion)DVD Review - Sep 27, 2010
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What would you do if you had you had seven days alone with the man who raped and killed your little girl? |
Pixie Dust Over Tinsel Town as Tinker Bell Gets Her DueEditorial - Sep 23, 2010
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55 years after her acting debut, Tinker Bell is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
Superman/Batman: ApocalypseDVD Review - Sep 23, 2010
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The latest DC animated release reintroduces Kara Zor-El -- Supergirl. |
Book Giveaway - Tairen Soul Saga (Books 1 - 4)Contest - Sep 22, 2010
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Catch up on C.L. Wilson's romantic fantasy saga in time for the fifth installment, Crown of Crystal Flame. |
Smallville, "Lazarus"Television Review - Sep 21, 2010
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The visual teasers are stronger than ever as Smallville kicks off its tenth and final season. |
The Black Cauldron: 25th Anniversary Special EditionDVD Review - Sep 21, 2010
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This Disney cartoon feature tries hard to evoke the feel of previous fantasy animated epics like "The Hobbit," but trends more toward He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in execution. |
The Big Bang Theory - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Sep 21, 2010
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The Big Bang Theory represents the elusive Unified Field of Comedy Theory made manifest. |
Warehouse 13, "Reset"Television Review - Sep 21, 2010
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What's this? H.G. Wells is really a bad guy after all? And who's leaving home when season two draws to a close? |
Less Than Perfect: Season OneDVD Review - Sep 21, 2010
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The first season of Less Than Perfect is nothing less than perfect. |
FalloutBook Review - Sep 20, 2010
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Fallout shifts its point of view from the previous installments of the series to view Kristina through the eyes of her damaged children. |
CD Giveaway - Supernatural Original Television Soundtrack (Seasons 1 - 5)Contest - Sep 20, 2010
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Fire up your keyboards, summon up your eldritch energies, and hope you have an angel on your side, because only one of you will be walking away with this prize! |
Tawdry Knickers and Other Unfortunate Ways to Be Remembered: A Saucy and Spirited History of Ninety Notorious NamesakesBook Review - Sep 16, 2010
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Tawdry Knickers is an etymological odyssey of outrageous eponyms. |
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (Two-Disc Blu-ray/ DVD Combo)DVD Review - Sep 16, 2010
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Tinker Bell leaves Pixie Hollow with her friends for an adventure on the mainland, where she meets her very first human. |
Heather Payne: Solo Hymns a Sweet ExchangeInterview - Sep 16, 2010
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Two years after retiring from Point of Grace, the CCM artist is back with a solo album of hymns and a message. |
Ghoul Strike!Book Review - Sep 14, 2010
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Freshman novelist Andrew Newbound introduces readers to Alannah Malarra: Psychic Ghost Hunter. |
Life Unexpected, "Oceans Uncharted"Television Review - Sep 14, 2010
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It's almost too much change to take in at once, and one wonders if the writers are trying too hard to keep the pinballs of the series bouncing around off each other. |
DVD Giveaway - The Legend of Bruce LeeContest - Sep 14, 2010
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The world of martial arts cinema would never be the same without the unforgettable icon, Bruce Lee. |
Joey + Rory, "Album Number Two"Music Review - Sep 13, 2010
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Throughout the album and the liner notes, Album Number Two is a gift to the fans from two grateful artists. |
Rizzoli & Isles, "When the Gun Goes Bang, Bang, Bang"Television Review - Sep 13, 2010
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After tonight's explosive season finale, the producers just may have to shorten the title of the series. |
Dr. Steve Gerali: To Save a LifeInterview - Sep 10, 2010
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Are we our brothers' keeper? Psychologist and author Dr. Steve Gerali talks with us about teen suicide prevention. |
The Vampire Diaries, "The Return"Television Review - Sep 7, 2010
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Nina Dobrev gets to vamp it up in the second season of the hit CW series. |
The Vampire Diaries - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Sep 7, 2010
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The Vampire Diaries far and away outdoes everything currently in the genre -- even the "Big T." |
DVD Giveaway - Supernatural: The Complete Fifth SeasonContest - Sep 7, 2010
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Okay all you Winchester Brother fans and Misha minions -- this one's for you! |
DVD Giveaway - Solitary ManContest - Sep 6, 2010
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Enter to win this DVD release starring Michael Douglas, Danny DeVito, Susan Sarandan, and Mary-Louise Parker. |
DVD Giveaway - Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?Contest - Sep 5, 2010
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Enter to win the latest DVD release from the Tyler Perry collection. |
Big Brother 12: Enzo and Hayden in Final Two?A Dose of Reality - Sep 3, 2010
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Did Britney and Lane seal their demise last night with Ragan's eviction? |
Julie Brown: Taking Time to Stop and Smell the GlamourInterview - Sep 3, 2010
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If you're part of the original MTV generation (you know, back when they actually played music videos?) then you will no doubt remember the irrepressible Julie Brown. (No, not her, the other one -- red hair, cute, funny... yeah, her!) |
MockingjayBook Review - Sep 2, 2010
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The final chapter of The Hunger Games is in. Can it measure up to the hype? |
CD Giveaway - Lola Spriggs, "Nobody But You" EPContest - Sep 1, 2010
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Enter to win the Canadian songstress's new EP. |
FlashForward: The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Aug 31, 2010
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In many ways, FlashForward tackled some of the same themes as did Lost. Ironically, the show about the future didn't have one itself. |
Aladdin: Legacy of the LostBook Review - Aug 31, 2010
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Aladdin and his allies must race against time to save all of creation. But what chance does a wily street thief have against someone who's had centuries of time to plan? |
The American - Poster GiveawayContest - Aug 30, 2010
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Enter today for your chance to win this full-sized, double-sided theatrical poster from the upcoming Focus Features Film. |
CD Giveaway - Joanna Mosca, "Keep on Going"Contest - Aug 30, 2010
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Enter today to win a copy of Joanna's newest release, "Keep on Going." |
The Closer, "War Zone"Television Review - Aug 30, 2010
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When three soldiers are gunned down outside a bar, the Army suspects terrorist involvement. Gary Cole guest stars. |
Sarah VonderHaar Prize Pack GiveawayContest - Aug 29, 2010
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As Sarah VonderHaar transitions from one of America's Next Top Model to upcoming pop star, we've got the goods related to her newest EP release! |
The Hunger Games - Slap BraceletsContest - Aug 28, 2010
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Show your pride in District 12 by defiantly displaying this pair of slap bracelets. |
Misha Collins: The Planning Behind The Random ActInterview - Aug 27, 2010
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The actor and marathon runner has a plan, and it's just the sort of thing you'd expect from an angel. |
The Hunger Games - Lucite KeychainsContest - Aug 27, 2010
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Show yourself to be a key player in the fandom of The Hunger Games with this pair of themed keychains. |
The Hunger Games - Pendant NecklaceContest - Aug 26, 2010
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Wear the Mockingjay proudly around your neck and send a subtle message to the Capitol! |
Nikita, "Pilot"Television Review - Aug 25, 2010
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Maggie Q portrays a rogue agent out to bring down the system that created her, and look great doing it. Haven't we seen this before? |
The Hunger Games - Parachute Charm BraceletContest - Aug 25, 2010
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If you're living a life like Katnis Everdeen's, you need all the luck you can get! |
Britt Nicole, "Acoustic"Music Review - Aug 24, 2010
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Britt Nicole has a long career in performing in the CCM genre, but a surprisingly short solo discography. Acoustic could be just the thing to finally launch this young singer to new levels of success. |
The Hunger Games - Earring SetContest - Aug 24, 2010
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Enter to win a collection of three-pair of Hunger Games themed earrings. |
I Am Number FourBook Review - Aug 23, 2010
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Nine walk among us. Three are dead. John is Number Four. |
The Hunger Games - Trilogy Box SetContest - Aug 23, 2010
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Get your hands on the entire Hunger Games trilogy as the third installment, Mockingjay, makes its debut. |
Ghost Hunters, "Haunted Hotel"Television Review - Aug 21, 2010
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Jason, Grant and company return to Syfy this fall with a whole new season of Ghost Hunters, and they kick things off with a seriously spooky bang. |
Bone: Tall TalesBook Review - Aug 20, 2010
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Dem Bone boys are back with an all new story. Also: Introducing the Legendary Adventures of Big Johnson Bone! |
Dorian GrayDVD Review - Aug 20, 2010
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Oscar Wilde's morality play is given a captivating cinematic treatment by director Oliver Parker. |
WCG Ultimate Gamer, "Come Out Swinging"Television Review - Aug 19, 2010
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High flying physical battles, interpersonal drama, and Tekken6. It's all part of the game. |
Lake Placid 3Television Review - Aug 19, 2010
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Colin Ferguson and Yancy Butler star in the third installment about giant crocodiles stalking a Maine forest. |
Hellcats, "Pilot"Television Review - Aug 18, 2010
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So what does this reviewer think of Hellcats, the CW's newest series about college cheerleading? Let me put it like this: GIMME AN A! |
Wolverine and the X-Men: Final Crisis TrilogyDVD Review - Aug 17, 2010
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Wolverine learns who was ultimately responsible for the destruction of the X-Mansion. Now he must ignore his instincts and make the right decision, or the future is doomed. |
Warehouse 13, "For the Team"Television Review - Aug 17, 2010
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With Pete grounded, Myka partners with Claudia to investigate a college wrestling team -- and encounters an old foe. |
Astonishing X-Men: GiftedDVD Review - Aug 16, 2010
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"To call this animation is a compliment and an insult at the same time," says Neal Adams of the motion comics treatment he and his company deliver with products like "Astonishing X-Men: Gifted." |
DVD Giveaway - Keeping Up with the Kardashians: The Complete Third SeasonContest - Aug 16, 2010
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Enter to win the third season of the hit E! reality series. |
The Hunger Games - Ultimate Prize Pack GiveawayContest - Aug 16, 2010
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With the third and final installment of the runaway hit The Hunger Games coming soon, you won't believe the goods we're putting up for grabs this week! |
Super Friends! - Season One, Volume TwoDVD Review - Aug 13, 2010
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Return to the great Hall of the Justice League for more adventures with Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog as they help the greatest heroes the world has ever known. |
Soundtrack, "For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots - Music from the Original Film"Music Review - Aug 12, 2010
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This compact disc takes the listener on a musical tour of duty from the Revolutionary War up through the Vietnam Conflict, with an emphasis on the contributions of African Americans in the military. |
More Stories from the Twilight ZoneBook Review - Aug 11, 2010
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There's the signpost up ahead. Your next stop: literary escapism with More Stories from the Twilight Zone. |
This Totally Bites (Poison Apple)Book Review - Aug 10, 2010
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Is Emma-Rose Paley really turning into a vampire? |
Max Headroom: The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Aug 10, 2010
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Twenty years ago, television gave us all a peek 20 minutes into the future. |
We the Children (Benjamin Pratt & The Keepers of the School)Book Review - Aug 9, 2010
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Benjamin Pratt, middle-schooler at Oakes School, is late for class -- and just in time for mystery and adventure. |
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Prize PackContest - Aug 6, 2010
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A giveaway of epic epicness begins... now! |
The Super Hero Squad Show: Volume 1: Quest for the Infinity Sword!DVD Review - Aug 5, 2010
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The Marvel Universe gets the small world treatment in this lighter, all-ages appropriate and very funny riff on your favorite heroes and villains. |
James and the Giant Peach (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo) [Blu-ray]DVD Review - Aug 5, 2010
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"James and the Giant Peach" will easily appeal to young viewers, but one wonders how adults manage to sit through it once they grow accustomed to the mesmerizing stop-motion animation. |
Benjamin and Bumper to the RescueBook Review - Aug 5, 2010
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The use of posed stuffed animals as characters, accompanied by assorted what-nots and trinkets overflowing from the page work with the text to give the whole thing an A.A. Milne -like quality, in spirit and tone if not necessarily dialogue. |
Sesame Street: Abby & Friends - P Is for PrincessDVD Review - Aug 5, 2010
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Paul Rudd and Natalie Portman guest star in these collected skits starring the fairy-in-training, Abby Cadabby. |
War is BoringBook Review - Aug 3, 2010
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David Axe's graphic novel communicates perhaps more than it set out to, and should find a welcome home in the hands of news junkies and comics enthusiasts everywhere. |
Chloe Grace Moretz: You're a Hit, Girl!Interview - Aug 2, 2010
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It's a long way from the sunny meadows of the Hundred Acre Wood to the crime filled streets of gritty vigilantism. |
Kick-Ass (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Jul 30, 2010
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Matthew Vaughn's transfer from the comics to the screen is flawless. |
Leverage, "The Boost Job"Television Review - Jul 29, 2010
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The con-job series takes a dip this week as the crew goes after a high-end move of stolen cars. Bill Engvall guests. |
Dog the Bounty Hunter: Crime is on the RunDVD Review - Jul 28, 2010
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Let's face it, if you've seen three unique episodes of Dog the Bounty Hunter, you've seen the rest of them. |
Plain Jane, "Friend Zone Jane"Television Review - Jul 28, 2010
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Is the public really hungry enough for another reality series about personal makeovers? |
Operation: EndgameDVD Review - Jul 27, 2010
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This black comedy from Lionsgate is high on violence, but low on plot. |
Sesame Street: 20 Years...and Still Counting!DVD Review - Jul 27, 2010
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It's a retrospective on a retrospective, as we join Bill Cosby 20 years ago to look back at the first two decades of the most famous street in America. |
DVD Giveaway: Kick-AssContest - Jul 26, 2010
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Get ready to have your ass kicked when this DVD of awesomeness releases to the home entertainment market. |
Blu-ray Giveaway: Rambo - The Complete Collector's SetContest - Jul 26, 2010
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Follow John Rambo's action-packed journey from Vietnam to Burma on this 4-disc set. |
With My Rifle by My Side: A Second Amendment LessonBook Review - Jul 26, 2010
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Told in rhyme from the perspective of a young hunting enthusiast, author Kimberly Jo Simac quickly diverts toward homily-centric verse about God and country and family, leaving very little in the core of the book about gun use, gun safety, and the right to bear arms. |
Leverage, "The Gone Fishin' Job"Television Review - Jul 23, 2010
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When a sting on a corrupt debt collector turns sour, Eliot and Hardison find themselves at the mercy of a group of would-be revolutionaries. |
Geoffrey Thorne: Writing the Wrongs That Propel LeverageInterview - Jul 22, 2010
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One of the writers of TNT's hit series, Leverage, as well as a prose novelist in his own right, talks to us about what fans can expect from the show over the rest of the season. |
The Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven)Book Review - Jul 21, 2010
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The final Fablehaven novel represents the culmination of a series that sits at the pinnacle of heart-stopping young adult fantasy adventure books. |
Poster Giveaway - The Kids Are All RightContest - Jul 19, 2010
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Enter for your opportunity to win a full-sized double-sided theatrical poster of this film festival favorite! |
Blu-ray Giveaway - Hiromi Kanda, "Hiromi in Love" (+ Vinyl LP)Contest - Jul 19, 2010
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This week's contest is especially for audiophiles, as it features not only a Blu-ray of Hiromi in concert, but a vinyl LP featuring "That Old Feeling," "Always Here for You," "Blue Love" and the immortal "Someone to Watch Over Me." |
Audrey Assad Gift Pack GiveawayContest - Jul 19, 2010
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Enter to win a CD, hand-made lyrics book and custom bag. |
Rizzoli & Isles, "Boston Strangler Redux"Television Review - Jul 18, 2010
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In 1967, Albert DeSalvo was sentenced to life in prison for crimes attributed to a serial killer dubbed the Boston Strangler. But what if they put the wrong man away...? |
Leverage, "The Studio Job"Television Review - Jul 16, 2010
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John Schneider guest stars as the mark in this week's episode, featuring the reveal of a new talent of actor Christian Kane's. |
Eureka, "A New World"Television Review - Jul 15, 2010
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It's a whole new world for fans of Eureka. |
Trailer Choir, "Tailgate"Music Review - Jul 13, 2010
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Following up their six-song EP Off the Hillbilly Hook, the trio of Big Vinny, Crystal and Butter (or, as our music editor refers to them, "Bubba, the Angel, and that other guy") release their first full-length CD, Tailgate. |
Warehouse 13, "Mild Mannered"Television Review - Jul 13, 2010
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Comic books get love tonight as Warehouse 13 loads up on superhero Easter eggs. |
DVD Giveaway: Best of Tracy Morgan and Will FerrellContest - Jul 12, 2010
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Live from The-Trades, it's a pair of Saturday Night Live DVDs! |
Rizzoli & Isles, "Pilot: See One. Do One. Teach One."Television Review - Jul 12, 2010
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If future episodes can maintain the excitement and tension levels set by the pilot, Rizzoli & Isles will easily become the next "must watch" drama for TNT. |
Batman: Under the Red HoodDVD Review - Jul 12, 2010
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Running at a little over an hour, DC Comics manages to get in a lot of storytelling and a ton of PG-13 action. This pared-down adaptation goes a long way toward taking a somewhat lackluster comic book story and turning it into a dynamic, character driven adventure/drama. |
Haven, "Welcome to Haven"Television Review - Jul 9, 2010
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This adaptation of Stephen King's "The Colorado Kid" comes across something like Twin Peaks Lite. |
Eureka, "Founder's Day"Television Review - Jul 8, 2010
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Eureka is the most unusual town in history -- and history is about to change. |
My Life with the LincolnsBook Review - Jul 7, 2010
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Mina Edelman has a primary goal in life: to keep her father from being assassinated. Again. |
Warehouse 13, "Time Will Tell"Television Review - Jul 6, 2010
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MacPherson's goal in Warehouse 13 isn't a what -- it's a who. And you'll never believe who it is. |
Blu-ray Giveaway: The Bounty HunterContest - Jul 5, 2010
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Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston star in this arresting romantic comedy. |
Overrated: The 50 Most Overhyped Things in HistoryBook Review - Jul 2, 2010
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Author Mark Juddery isn't out to make friends with his new book. Prepare to have your sacred oxen gored. |
Various Artists, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]Music Review - Jul 1, 2010
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If you're a die-hard "Twilight" fan (and is there really any other kind?) then you'll likely pick this up regardless of any review (and regardless of even an intent to listen). |
Preschool is Cool! ABCs with ElmoDVD Review - Jul 1, 2010
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School is in session, and Professor Grover is leading the class. |
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011Book Review - Jul 1, 2010
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Young readers will enjoy acquiring a headful of trivia about the world around them and far off places as they browse through the color-coded chapters, explore the "fun fact" insets, and -- most importantly -- learn. |
Stella is a StarBook Review - Jun 30, 2010
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Bernadette Peters pens this children's fable about a little dog who learns a lesson about being herself. |
Audrey Assad, "The House You're Building"Music Review - Jun 29, 2010
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It's not CCM that's going to have a good beat that you can dance to, but it's decidedly affecting, and will find a snug little corner of your mind to nestle itself for a good long time after listening. |
Paul McCartney Really is Dead: The Last Testament of George HarrisonDVD Review - Jun 29, 2010
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Turn me on, dead man! It was a fake mustache, and Maxwell's silver hammer came down on his head! Confused? Read on... |
Star Wars: Millennium Falcon YT-1300 - A 3-D Owner's GuideBook Review - Jun 29, 2010
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This owner's guide to the Millennium Falcon YT-1300 is marketed as a board book for the very young, but it is, in fact, all kinds of cool, and is something "Star Wars" fans young and old will want to pick up for their collections. |
Hercules: The Knives of KushBook Review - Jun 29, 2010
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Radical Books has created a Hercules story that is brutally fun, full of action, intrigue, and just a dash of wry humor. |
Syfy Warehouse 13 Sand Mold GiveawayContest - Jun 28, 2010
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All sorts of things are held in Warehouse 13. Now you can make your own out of sand. |
Syfy Eureka Rehydrator GiveawayContest - Jun 28, 2010
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The latest invention out of Global Dynamics is designed to keep you cool when it's hot. |
Leverage, "The Scheherazade Job"Television Review - Jun 27, 2010
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Nate and the crew must time their heist with a live performance of "Sheherazade" -- with amateur violinist Alec Hardison faking his way through a solo! |
Star Wars ABCBook Review - Jun 26, 2010
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From Anakin to Zam, this board-book covers it all for your young padawan. |
Audrey Assad: Heaven is Breaking ThroughInterview - Jun 25, 2010
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If the only Christian music you've heard from a Catholic source has been Gregorian chants or the hopped-up version of "The Lord's Prayer" that got radio play a handful of decades back, Audrey Assad is a delightful and inspirational surprise. |
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Prize Package GiveawayContest - Jun 25, 2010
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Edward, Bella and Jacob return to the big screen, and we're celebrating with a goodie bag! |
Leverage, "The Inside Job"Television Review - Jun 24, 2010
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Richard Chamberlain guests on this episode which finds Parker trapped while taking on a solo job. |
PeacockDVD Review - Jun 23, 2010
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Cillian Murphy turns in two Oscar-worthy performances in Michael Lander's Hitchcockian suspense thriller. |
Jonah Hex Motion Comics: Season OneDigital Download Review - Jun 22, 2010
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Get that "Jonah Hex" movie taste out of your mouth with this quality storyline featuring DC Comics' scar-faced bounty hunter of the Old West. |
The Cry of the OwlDVD Review - Jun 22, 2010
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Who wouldn't want to peep on Julia Stiles? But this suspense thriller defies too many conventions of reality to be believable. |
Memphis Beat, "That's Alright, Mama"Television Review - Jun 22, 2010
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TNT's new police drama may be a fan-grabber if it gets over its need to be in-your-face Memphis-centric. |
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (M�n som hatar kvinnor)DVD Review - Jun 21, 2010
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Replete with graphic themes of sexual violence, the film adaptation of Stieg Larsson's runaway thriller is nonetheless an engrossing film. |
CD & Comic Book Giveaway - VV Brown: Travelling Like the Light and City of AbacusContest - Jun 21, 2010
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It's not just a musical offering -- the winner this week will also get a copy of "The City of Abacus," the graphic novel which is also one of Brown's productions done in conjunction with music video producer David Allain and Emma Price. |
Family Matters: The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 21, 2010
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It was just another family sitcom, gently going nowhere. And then along came Steve Urkel... |
Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, Book 1)Book Review - Jun 15, 2010
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Cassandra Clare has successfully bottled lightning for a second time, and while one book does not a trilogy make, if the current tone and pace is maintained readers should have no concerns at all that the remainder of The Infernal Devices is going to be just as much of a non-stop thrill ride as was The Mortal Instruments. |
Hilton Flirts With Kiddy Porn, Releases Pics of Miley's "Vagina Montana"Editorial - Jun 15, 2010
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One could argue Hilton didn't take the upskirt photos of underaged Miley Cyrus, but that doesn't address the issue of distribution. |
DVD + Water Bottle Giveaway - The CraziesContest - Jun 14, 2010
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There's something in the water...Take precautions! |
Addison Road, "Stories"Music Review - Jun 9, 2010
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Stories is one of those albums that propels an indie band into being a major media impact. It's filled with the kind of music that will have some folks singing along, and others looking for TRAX accompaniment versions to use for leading youth worship in their own churches. |
Stonehenge ApocalypseTelevision Review - Jun 8, 2010
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For those who enjoy new theories about the true purpose of Stonehenge (the one proposed here being that it's a machine left by the predecessors of the human race designed to prime the planet for the formation of life), "Stonehenge Apocalypse" isn't a bad way to pass a few hours. |
Addison Road's Jenny Simmons: This is Me Under ConstructionInterview - Jun 7, 2010
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"I was face first in a nursery, in the dark, in Las Vegas, a thousand miles away from my house, with nothing to my name -- not a suitcase, not underwear, no clothes for my baby. We lost everything." |
Drop Dead Diva - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 7, 2010
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Lifetime's hit series is a fun conglomeration of "Legally Blonde" meets "Heaven Can Wait," delivered as a far more interesting and entertaining L.A. Law. |
18 Kids and Counting - Season 3DVD Review - Jun 4, 2010
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It's Duggars: The Next Generation when Josh and Anna announce their expecting the first GrandDuggar. |
Crimes of FashionDVD Review - Jun 4, 2010
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Megan Fox and Kaley Cuoco star in this safer-than-safe made-for-TV movie about a struggling fashion school student who unexpectedly inherits her family business: and the family business is La Familia. |
Laurell K. Hamilton: Number One with a (Silver) BulletInterview - Jun 2, 2010
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With her latest adventure, Bullet, releasing this week, and preparing to jet off on a nationwide book tour, the St. Louis author spared a few moments to give us her insights on vampires and their fans, as well as a few tidbits about Anita Blake's ever-changing world. |
Are We There Yet?, "The Hyphenated Name"Television Review - Jun 2, 2010
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If it all looks like you've seen it before, you probably have. |
Neighbors from Hell, "snorfindesdrillsalgoho" (Pilot)Television Review - Jun 1, 2010
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Will TBS draw the adult animation fans with their Addams Family Guy flavored series about demons exiled to live in suburbia? |
Poster Giveaway - Toy Story 3Contest - May 31, 2010
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The toys are back in town! |
Poster Giveaway - Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeContest - May 31, 2010
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Enter to win this two-sided theater poster from the new Disney adventure. |
Poster Giveaway - Splice TeaserContest - May 31, 2010
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On June 4th, meet Dren. She's not human... not entirely. |
Alice in Wonderland (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)DVD Review - May 30, 2010
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The home market release of "Alice in Wonderland" has been hyped almost since the theatrical release. Now, in all of its muchness, the frabjous day arrives. |
Leverage - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - May 28, 2010
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Sometimes bad guys make the best good guys. |
The Spierig Brothers: From Short Films to Big BreaksInterview - May 27, 2010
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The Australian director brothers of the vampire thriller "Daybreakers" have only just begun, their feature film careers, coming from a history of short films and splatter special effects -- which is pretty much the same path another certain director followed on his way to Middle Earth... |
Blu-ray Giveaway - InvictusContest - May 24, 2010
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Enter to win this uplifting story starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. |
Caliber: First Canon of Justice (Volume I)Book Review - May 24, 2010
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The tale of Arthur gets reprised as a classic western in this tale of guns and magic. |
Mystery TeamDVD Review - May 21, 2010
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"Mystery Team" is one of those comedies that falls into the same niche as the original "American Pie" -- gross and extreme but with an actual plot that guides the entire mess. |
I Know What I SawDVD Review - May 21, 2010
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It may not be as sexy as some trumped-up "alien autopsy" video, but it makes for some riveting viewing nonetheless, and should stand as a hallmark of what future UFO documentaries should strive to achieve. |
Kanin Howell: The Part of Frank Ellis is Now Being Played By...Interview - May 20, 2010
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In a little less than a decade, Kanin Howell has racked up an impressive list of supporting roles in a number of popular films and television series. Most recently, the Texas native has popped up on Y&R; to bring grief to the high and mighty of Genoa City. |
Waiting for ArmageddonDVD Review - May 20, 2010
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Millions of people in the United States believe that Jesus Christ will return and lead an army into battle against the forces of evil. No, they do not wander the streets pushing broken shopping carts and wearing hats made of tinfoil while muttering to themselves. |
FallenDVD Review - May 20, 2010
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Despite being an ABC Family production, the show is suffused with that CW teen drama feel, which is possibly how Paul Wesley came to the network's attention. |
According to Jim: The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - May 20, 2010
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This sophomore season of the family-with-no-last-name is some of the best the series has to offer. |
The Amazing Adventures of Nate Banks: Freezer BurnedBook Review - May 18, 2010
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Superheroes don't teach Social Studies. |
Blu-ray Giveaway - Tim Burton's Alice in WonderlandContest - May 17, 2010
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Tim Burton's reimagined Alice comes to homes everywhere -- and you can win your very own copy here. |
DVD Giveaway - Mystery TeamContest - May 17, 2010
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What happens when kid detectives grow up (sorta)? |
Superman: War of the Supermen #2, "The Battle for Mars"Comic Book Review - May 14, 2010
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I get that comic books -- especially superhero comic books -- rely on the suspension of disbelief. But I can only suspend my disbelief so far without support cables and a winch, and with this one Gates and Robinson have come dangerously close to the snapping point. |
Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1, "Shadow on Stone"Comic Book Review - May 13, 2010
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I had thought after Final Crisis (and the first issue of Batman and Robin) that I had successfully sworn off Morrison. But damned if the guy doesn't keep on coming up with concepts that make me try him again each time. |
Birds of Prey #1, "Endrun"Comic Book Review - May 13, 2010
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The Birds are back in town -- and they haven't missed a beat. |
American VampireComic Book Review - May 12, 2010
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A would-be 1920s starlet finds her life taking an unexpected turn after she's killed by a cabal of powerful vampires. |
Wolverine and the X-Men: RevelationDVD Review - May 11, 2010
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Secrets and betrayals come to light in this fifth volume of the collected animated adventures. |
Athena the Brain (Goddess Girls)Book Review - May 11, 2010
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Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams are the latest authors to venture into a light and fun reinterpretation of the Greek myths. |
Book Giveaway - The Baby-Sitters Club: The Summer Before ARC signed by Ann M. MartinContest - May 10, 2010
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The hardcover printing is the first edition, but technically this softcover, Advanced Review Copies, are arguable more rare and more collectible. And did we mention it's signed? |
Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon SanctuaryBook Review - May 10, 2010
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Fablehaven is a new benchmark for young adult fantasy fiction, which, by rights, ought to leave many people asking the question: Harry who? |
The Unwritten: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus IdentityBook Review - May 10, 2010
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Not since Neil Gaiman's use of William Shakespeare and Emperor Norton has there been such a successful use of the comics medium to tell this special sort of tale. |
Runaway Ralph (Scholastic Storybook Treasures)DVD Review - May 10, 2010
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If you're looking for something to help your child's reading skills, there are other, better products out there. |
Dante's Inferno: An Animated EpicDVD Review - May 5, 2010
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Hell... with boss levels. |
Christian, the Hugging LionBook Review - May 5, 2010
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Once upon a time, two young men went to Harrods and bought a lion. |
Iron Man - The Complete 1994 Animated SeriesDVD Review - May 4, 2010
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For the long-time Iron Man fans, this collection is still worth picking up, for the nostalgia aspect alone. |
DVD Giveaway: Raising the Bar - The Complete Second SeasonContest - May 3, 2010
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Enter to win the second season of this Steven Bochco legal drama. |
X-Men - Volume 5DVD Review - May 3, 2010
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This fifth volume of animated adventures represents the final collection of the Saturday morning series. |
True Blood: The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Apr 30, 2010
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HBO's vampire-laden soap opera was love at first bite. The second bite is just as satisfying. |
Charlaine Harris: Dead SouthInterview - Apr 30, 2010
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Vampires. Sex. Sexy vampires. Sex with vampires. And gruesome murders committed by monstrous killers. This is the stuff from the mind of... a sweet little Southern charmer from Arkansas? |
DaybreakersDVD Review - Apr 30, 2010
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"Daybreakers" doesn't have a high-budget look (not having had one), but then again, it doesn't need one. It looks right just as it is, in all it's B-movie glory populated by A-list actors. |
MercyMe, "The Generous Mr. Lovewell"Music Review - Apr 26, 2010
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In a genre overrun by 7/11 worship songs cloned among many artists, and songs that are marketed as CCM but have no inherently understood Christian message in them, MercyMe stands as strong as ever, delivering a sound that is uniquely theirs, a message which is distinctly Christ's, and songs that irrevocably work their way into your conscience. |
AvatarDVD Review - Apr 26, 2010
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Yes, "Avatar" (or "Avatarzan" as I eventually came to call it after so many tree-to-tree leaping scenes set to rhythmic drumming) decidedly has a green agenda in mind. |
Book Giveaway: The Baby-Sitters Club - The Summer Before (Signed)Contest - Apr 26, 2010
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Ann M. Martin returns to the classic fan-favorite series with a new adventure set before the famous friends meet. (Did we mentioned it's autographed?) |
DVD Giveaway: Dirt - Season TwoContest - Apr 26, 2010
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Enter to win the second season set of the FX series starring Courteney Cox. |
DVD Giveaway: Dirty Dancing Limited Keepsake EditionContest - Apr 26, 2010
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You won't want to put this baby in the corner! |
Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie's Great AdventuresDVD Review - Apr 26, 2010
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Bert and Ernie get claymated and go on fantastical adventures in their dreams. |
Butterfly BirthdayBook Review - Apr 26, 2010
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While the wasps and spiders and beetles gather up food (at the direction of the ants), the caterpillars satisfy themselves to munch on leaves. But that's all part of the plan... |
Alphabeasties: Flash CardsBook Review - Apr 26, 2010
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Alphabeasties is a veritable dictionary zoo, perfect for homeschoolers and home-supplemented education. |
Race Day (National Geographic Readers)Book Review - Apr 23, 2010
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Gail Tuchman's narrative may be a bit "Dick and Jane" but the likely focus for readers will be on the kaleidoscopic colors of the NASCAR vehicles and drivers that dominate each page. |
Sherri - The Complete Season OneDVD Review - Apr 22, 2010
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In this eponymous sitcom from Lifetime, Sherri Shepherd plays Sherri Robinson -- a character loosely based on herself. |
Rita Rocks: The Complete Season OneDVD Review - Apr 22, 2010
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Nicole Sullivan headlines this Lifetime original sitcom about a working mom who recaptures her sanity by forming a garage band. |
The Spectacular Spider-Man - Volume EightDVD Review - Apr 21, 2010
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The writers really show off their stuff as the battles between Spider-Man and his enemies begin to parallel the high school production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," sometimes all too closely. |
Loni Love: American SisterInterview - Apr 20, 2010
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Loni Love talks about her new Comedy Central special, and what she'd do if she were President. |
Flash Farts: Paradoxes in the Fast LaneEditorial - Apr 19, 2010
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Sometimes I think about the comics I'm reading. And sometimes, maybe, I think too much. |
MothmanTelevision Review - Apr 19, 2010
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It's an almost completely formulaic supernatural-slasher flick right down to the ending-that-doesn't. However, fans of Jewel Staite's work in Firefly and Stargate: Atlantis may tune in to see her performance. |
DVD Giveaway: The Slammin' SalmonContest - Apr 19, 2010
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Enter to win this latest DVD from Broken Lizard, creators of "Super Troopers" and "Beerfest." |
MysteryQuest: The Complete Season OneDVD Review - Apr 19, 2010
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Human beings love our mysteries. We love speculating about them, we love playing with them. We even love trying to solve them (but don't dare actually solve one, because that tends to suck the magic right out of them). |
Alan Parsons: The Artist and Scientist of Sound RecordingInterview - Apr 16, 2010
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The mad genius behind The Alan Parsons Project (as well as a key player to a few lesser known releases like Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and The Beatles' Abbey Road) is releasing a DVD series, "The Art & Science of Sound Recording." |
The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!DVD Review - Apr 13, 2010
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Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Comedy Central, there was a pointless little animated comedy that existed for no reason other than to spoof reality shows like Big Brother and Surreal Life, and to do so as offensively as possible. Mercifully, it was cancelled. |
The Amazing Adventures of Nate Banks: Secret Identity CrisisBook Review - Apr 12, 2010
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Author Jake Bell -- like his hero, Nate Banks -- loves comic books, and it's contagious. |
MercuryBook Review - Apr 12, 2010
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Mercury is a tale of two romances -- one tragic, one new -- mingled with not-your-usual teen angst, history, and magic. |
Maria Russell, "Wonderland Escapades: A Musical Dream"Music Review - Apr 9, 2010
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Most of the songs refer to Wonderland in some sense or another, but they really don't convey the feel of Carroll's fantasy; a few of the songs have no discernible relation to the theme at all. |
Where Were You Before the Brightest Day? (or The Need for a Consistent Afterlife)Editorial - Apr 6, 2010
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The Blackest Night is over. The Brightest Day has begun. But what does that mean for the resurrected? |
The Adventures of Daniel Boom aka Loud Boy: Grow UpBook Review - Apr 6, 2010
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When Loud Boy and his pre-teen superhero partners have their youth energy drained from them, it may be a victory for the cantankerous and sinister K.R. Industries. |
DVD Giveaway: Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami - The Complete First SeasonContest - Apr 5, 2010
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Enter to win this 2-disc set which includes deleted scenes from Keeping Up with the Kardashians: The Wedding. |
Amelia Rules! Volume 5: The Tweenage Guide to Not Being UnpopularBook Review - Apr 5, 2010
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I wish I could go back to middle school and make a friend like Amelia. I wish I could go back and be a friend like Amelia. |
Toy Story 2 (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - Mar 31, 2010
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The toys are back in town! When Woody ends up as part of a private toy collection, it's up to Buzz and the gang to save him. But what if Woody doesn't want to be rescued? |
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakquelDVD Review - Mar 31, 2010
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Chipmunk love is sweeter the second time around. |
Giggle Giggle Quack... and More Stories By Doreen CroninDVD Review - Mar 31, 2010
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This Scholastic read-along DVD features five very funny stories by noted children's author, Doreen Cronin, read by some very famous voices. |
The Fall of the Green Arrow (And Why Barry Allen is a Jerk)Editorial - Mar 30, 2010
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After years of shooting lethal missiles, Green Arrow has finally killed a supervillain. Now what? |
Fantastic Mr. FoxDVD Review - Mar 30, 2010
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Director Wes Anderson's vision of "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is a bit like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" meets "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels." |
Sherlock HolmesDVD Review - Mar 29, 2010
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In the space of two hours, "Sherlock Holmes" went from being one of my greatest film disappointments to one of my favorite takes on the character. |
DVD Giveaway: Party Down Season 1Contest - Mar 29, 2010
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Spring is here! It's time to Party Down! |
Poster Giveaway: Clash of the TitansContest - Mar 29, 2010
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Release the Kraken! Sign up to win this full-sized theatrical poster. |
IMAX: Under the SeaDVD Review - Mar 29, 2010
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"Under the Sea" is a pleasant enough diversion, in a colorful, National Geographic kind of way, with some truly stunning photography that has to be seen to be believed. |
Saving Grace, "Let's Talk"Television Review - Mar 28, 2010
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As Earl becomes more confused than ever about God's plans for Grace, the other cosmic team decides to send in their own player in this final season of the innovative TNT series. |
The Mary Tyler Moore Show - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - Mar 26, 2010
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Love is all around in this sixth season of the hit series. But it takes the death of a clown to make television history. |
The Real History of the End of the World: Apocalyptic Predictions from Revelation and Nostradamus to Y2K and 2012Book Review - Mar 25, 2010
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Newman explores apocalyptic concepts from tales as old as the Gilgamesh epic, taking the reader on a time-travel experience through Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam. |
Sharan Newman: Taking Readers to the Ends of the EarthInterview - Mar 25, 2010
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If you think studying history is a pretty dry way to spend your time, you obviously haven't read the material the way Newman presents it. |
Fly Girls, "Pilot"Television Review - Mar 23, 2010
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This CW reality offering may or may not induce viewers to travel Richard Branson's Virgin America Airlines. |
Poster Giveaway: Kick-AssContest - Mar 22, 2010
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These posters may not be able to deflect bullets -- but they'll definitely make your room Kick-Ass! |
DVD Giveaway: After Dark Horrorfest 4 CollectionContest - Mar 22, 2010
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It's that time of year again: the weather's getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, the birds are returning, and a young man's fancy turns to murder, mayhem, and blood. |
Poster Giveaway: GreenbergContest - Mar 22, 2010
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Got a lot of white space on your wall that needs covered? Try this minimalist movie poster on for size! |
Toy Story (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - Mar 22, 2010
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The classic -- and iconic -- Pixar film is back on the shelves with this Blu-ray/DVD combo package designed to whet the appetites of the viewing public for the impending theatrical release of "Toy Story 3." |
The Blind SideDVD Review - Mar 21, 2010
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Bullock nails the role, putting in the kind of performance we got out of Julia Roberts in "Erin Brockovich." This is so far removed from the Bullock we've seen in "All About Steve" and "The Proposal" as to be an entirely different actress, completely deserving of the Best Actress Oscar she took home for this film. |
Lord Sunday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 7)Book Review - Mar 19, 2010
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And on the seventh day, there was a choice... |
The Girl in Alfred Hitchcock's ShowerBook Review - Mar 19, 2010
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Whatever happened to Marli Renfro -- the girl you saw on film being murdered in her shower by Norman Bates? |
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Mar 18, 2010
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Jacob loves Bella. Bella loves Edward. Jacob hates Edward, for reasons other than just his attraction to Bella. Bella loves Jacob but not as much as she loves Edward. Lather, rinse, repeat. |
DVD Giveaway: The Twilight Saga: New Moon - 2 Disc Special EditionContest - Mar 18, 2010
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Sign up to win a copy of the latest installment of the "Twilight" DVD series. |
Twilight in Forks: The Saga of the Real TownDVD Review - Mar 17, 2010
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Is there a real Cullen connection to the small town of Forks, Washington? What about the mysterious doctor who had four children, one of them adopted? And what would happen if you were to mail a letter to Bella Swan? These questions and more are answered in this unique and lighthearted look at a new niche of fandom. |
Anya Monzikova: Beyond the Deal with "Iron Man 2"Interview - Mar 17, 2010
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The Russian-born blonde bombshell gives us the lowdown on "Surrogates" and "Iron Man 2." |
DVD Giveaway - The Princess and the Frog Blu-ray/DVD ComboContest - Mar 15, 2010
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Enter Princes Tiana's world of talking frogs, singing alligators, and lovesick fireflies as she embarks on an incredible journey through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. |
DVD Giveaway - The CoveContest - Mar 15, 2010
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Enter to win the Academy Award winner for Best Documentary, and see one of the most inspiring true stories of our time. |
Destination Truth, "Ghosts of Masada/The Leprechaun"Television Review - Mar 15, 2010
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The SyFy series returns with new episodes on St. Patrick's Day, just in time to search for the luck of the Irish. |
The Princess and The Frog (Three Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Digital Copy)DVD Review - Mar 14, 2010
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Disney delivers a breakthrough with "The Princess and the Frog," giving young girls everywhere their first African-American member of the Disney Princess club. |
The Real WolfmanDVD Review - Mar 12, 2010
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What real life events might have transpired to cause such a fanciful creature to begin haunting the darkened recesses of a frightened collective mind? |
Ponyo (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - Mar 12, 2010
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Hayao Miyazaki's films have a style that is all their own, recognizable as his handiwork with only the briefest glance. |
Hero TomorrowDVD Review - Mar 12, 2010
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"Spider-Man" meets "Taxi Driver" in this slacker-stoner epic that strives for heroic proportions... but settles for a doobie and a bag of chips. |
Ghost Hunters, Episode 101: Fort TiconderogaTelevision Review - Mar 10, 2010
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Tonight's trek takes the TAPS team to upstate New York, where they meet with Christopher Fox, the curator of Fort Ticonderoga, who will brief them on the numerous strange events that have happened to the staff there, from docents to maintenance workers. |
Kiki's Delivery Service: Special Edition - 2-Disc DVDDVD Review - Mar 9, 2010
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Some of the best animation to be distributed by the House of Mouse in recent years is, ironically, not produced by the Imagineers of Walt Disney. |
Studio Ghibli Blu-ray/DVD Prize PackageContest - Mar 8, 2010
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Enter to win the Ponyo Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, plus three other DVDs from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli! |
DVD Giveaway - PreciousContest - Mar 8, 2010
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With six Oscar nominations to its credit, the DVD release of this Lee Daniels film is sure to be highly sought after. |
Alice in Wonderland All Over 59Fifty CapContest - Mar 8, 2010
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What's on your mind? This week, "Alice in Wonderland" is on everyone's minds, and now it can be on yours -- literally -- if you're one of the three winners of this unique "Alice in Wonderland" 59Fifty style cap. |
Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat 59Fifty CapContest - Mar 8, 2010
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What's on your mind? This week, "Alice in Wonderland" is on everyone's minds, and now it can be on yours -- literally -- if you're one of the three winners of this unique "Alice in Wonderland" 59Fifty style cap. |
Alice in WonderlandMovie Review - Mar 7, 2010
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Tim Burton's reimagining of the Lewis Carroll classic suffers on a number of levels, the most obvious being that it's mistitled. |
Frank Beddor: There's Something About AliceInterview - Mar 5, 2010
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A return to Wonderland? The Red Queen imposing tyranny? An armed resistance made up of familiar characters? It sounds like Tim Burton's movie... but we've actually been here before. |
VeggieTales: Pistachio - The Little Boy That Woodn'tDVD Review - Mar 3, 2010
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When lonely toymaker Gelato is presented with a unique piece of wood, he carves a little... er... boy, who quickly shows that he can not only talk, but has a definite mind of his own. |
Curious George 2: Follow That MonkeyDVD Review - Mar 3, 2010
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Take on curious monkey, add one homesick elephant, stir in fortuitous circumstances, and you have the makings of the cross-country caper that forms the plot of this children's feature. |
Poster Giveaway: Alice in Wonderland TriptychContest - Mar 1, 2010
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We're not just giving away one poster -- we're giving away three posters. Contrariwise, we're giving away one poster. |
Alice (2009 Miniseries)DVD Review - Mar 1, 2010
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While it has more in common with Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" or Frank Beddor's The Looking-Glass Wars than with Lewis Carroll's classic, this "Alice" is a worthy addition to a growing collection of alternate takes and inspired-by works. |
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (Two-Disc Edition)DVD Review - Feb 26, 2010
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DC Comics is consistently raising their own bar, setting higher and higher standards for what to expect from their DVD releases. "Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" continues to do just that, and then some. |
Danny Elfman, "Alice in Wonderland" (Score Soundtrack)Music Review - Feb 25, 2010
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There's a certain magical gestalt that happens when you bring Tim Burton and Danny Elfman together. |
Comic Book Giveaway - The Crazies Four Issue MiniseriesContest - Feb 25, 2010
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George Romero's classic film gets a remake in theaters -- and in the graphic novel format! |
The Private Lives of Pippa LeeDVD Review - Feb 24, 2010
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"The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" seems to be one of those films that was made and released specifically to be eligible for awards. |
Beauty and the BeastTelevision Review - Feb 23, 2010
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If you like your fairy tales viewed through a dark lens, there are plenty of other options out there, in various media. Shun this ugly duckling, and hope that the future plans for other retellings from SyFy learn from this one's mistakes. |
Various Artists, "Almost Alice"Music Review - Feb 23, 2010
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If you're planning a dance / hookah party, this album is your ready-made mix. |
Ghost Hunters Sight Light GiveawayContest - Feb 22, 2010
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In celebration of the 100th episode of the SyFy series, The-Trades offers up something to help you avoid going bump in the night. |
The Informant!DVD Review - Feb 22, 2010
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"The Informant!" is a dry comedy, and it requires a savvy audience patient enough to let things get put slowly into place, but ultimately it pays off. |
Hot Wheels Battle Force 5: Season 1, Volume 1DVD Review - Feb 19, 2010
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More than anything, this animated series designed to make six year olds want the vehicles so they can bash them together in head-on collisions. |
The BoxDVD Review - Feb 19, 2010
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What was once a simple morality problem with a brilliant twist ending has been ravaged by director/screenwriter Richard Kelly's misguided attempt to pad a taut drama into an unfathomable morass of unfollowable fluff. |
Joseph LoDuca, "Leverage: Soundtrack from the Original Television Series"Music Review - Feb 18, 2010
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The best shows, when you think about it, had the best background music. Identifiable in an instant -- and I don't just mean the opening theme. Quincy Jones was a master of the art. Joseph LoDuca isn't that far behind. |
Women in TroubleDVD Review - Feb 17, 2010
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Despite its grotesqueness, "Women in Trouble" becomes a sort of guilty pleasure. It's one of the best films you won't recommend to your friends and family. |
DVD Giveaway - Couples RetreatContest - Feb 15, 2010
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Vince Vaughn stars in this rom-com with Jason Bateman, Kristin Bell, Malin Akerman, and Jon Favreau. |
DVD Giveaway - Nurse Jackie: Season OneContest - Feb 15, 2010
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Life is full of little pricks. Find out about them with the first season release of this Showtime black comedy. |
The Spectactular Spider-Man - Volume 6DVD Review - Feb 15, 2010
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With an ongoing continuity, fleshed-out characters, believable relationship dynamics, and writers who aren't afraid to try new things, this cartoon series is the closest thing to the Lee and Ditko comic books of the 1960s ever brought to the screen. |
Law Abiding CitizenDVD Review - Feb 11, 2010
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Five years after being betrayed by the system, Clyde Shelton is ready to enact justice on the killers of his wife and child -- as well as on the legal system that let him down. |
Leverage, "The Three Strikes Job"Television Review - Feb 10, 2010
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A corrupt mayor, real estate deals, gun-running, and a stolen baseball team form the elements for tonight's con -- with a cliffhanger guaranteed to leave you coming back for part two. |
Doctor Who: Planet of the DeadDVD Review - Feb 10, 2010
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If "Planet of the Dead" is any indication of where the Doctor Who franchise has evolved, this reviewer can't wait to see more. |
Doctor Who: The Next DoctorDVD Review - Feb 9, 2010
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This reviewer's first exposure to David Tennant as the Doctor reignites a long-dormant passion for the franchise. |
DVD Giveaway - Good HairContest - Feb 8, 2010
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Chris Rock visits beauty salons and hairstying battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the black community. |
Blu-Ray Giveaway - Cabin Fever Unrated Director's CutContest - Feb 8, 2010
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Eli Roth's feature film directorial and acting debut finally makes its Blu-ray debut in a never-before-seen Director's Cut. |
WhiteoutDVD Review - Feb 4, 2010
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At a research facility in Antarctica, Federal Marshal Carrie Stetko (Kate Beckinsale) finds herself investigating the continent's first murder. |
Leverage, "The Future Job"Television Review - Feb 3, 2010
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Luke Perry guest stars in an episode where Beth Riesgraf gives us a new insight into her character. |
Wolverine and the X-Men: Fate of the FutureDVD Review - Feb 2, 2010
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The fourth collection of episodes from Wolverine and the X-Men delves not only into the future of the X-Men, but also into Wolverine's past. |
Doctor Who: The Twin DilemmaDVD Review - Feb 2, 2010
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Colin Baker takes over the role of the Doctor, accompanied by the perky Nicola Bryant as Peri on an adventure where the Doctor doesn't quite have all his mental faculties running on all cylinders. |
DVD Giveaway - Planet Hulk (Two Disc Special Edition)Contest - Feb 1, 2010
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Earth's mightiest heroes thought they sent the Hulk to a world where he could harm no one. They were wrong. |
Life Unexpected, "Rent Uncollected"Television Review - Jan 31, 2010
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Meet the grandparents. Suddenly, the life of a runaway in Mexico is looking more and more appealing. |
Amelia Rules! Volume 3: SuperheroesBook Review - Jan 29, 2010
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Like Bill Watterson, Jimmy Gownley gets the wonder of summer vacation, of an endless tableau of unscheduled days, where imagination was your greatest ally and playing outside after dark was the ultimate adventure. |
Planet Hulk (Two Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Jan 28, 2010
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Marvel's latest direct-to-DVD offering adapts an epic Incredible Hulk storyline into an action-packed animated feature. |
SmileBook Review - Jan 27, 2010
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Already slated to get braces, young Raina's self esteem takes a huge hit when an exuberant run turns into a faceplant into the sidewalk, kicking off middle-school drama. |
Weeds - Season FiveDVD Review - Jan 26, 2010
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Nancy Botwin is in bed with the Mexican mafia -- and she's doing business with them, too. |
Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You (Special Edition)DVD Review - Jan 25, 2010
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There are a number of Winnie the Pooh adventures which are overly maudlin or sentimental, and I certainly expected that Valentine's Day would prove to be just the mushy ground needed for that paradigm to go into overdrive. However, I was surprised to find that these stories were quite watchable, giving in to sentiment without dripping with syrup. |
DVD Giveaway - Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' BallContest - Jan 25, 2010
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Return to the "adrenaline-pumping world of blood, bullets and badasses" by entering to win this DVD. |
Book Giveaway - Confessions of a Demon, signed by S.L. WrightContest - Jan 25, 2010
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Feeling lonely? Depressed? Let Allay set 'em up while you knock 'em back while she tends bar... and feeds off your emotions! |
Book Giveaway - Death's Mistress signed by Karen ChanceContest - Jan 25, 2010
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Back home in Brooklyn after the demise of her insane Uncle Dracula, Dory's hoping her life is about to calm down. |
Book Giveaway - Blood Cross signed by Faith HunterContest - Jan 25, 2010
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Jane Yellowrock is back on the prowl against the children of the night. |
The Moment AfterDVD Review - Jan 21, 2010
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There's one seemingly perennial inherent flaw in evangelical films: they're made by evangelicals and star evangelicals. |
CopperBook Review - Jan 21, 2010
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Kazu Kibuishi's Copper is a magical foray into comics fantasy, blending together the best elements of Winsor McCay and Bill Watterson. |
Super Friends! - Season One, Volume OneDVD Review - Jan 20, 2010
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Memory may not reveal this to you, but these episodes were quite different than what would eventually follow with the advent of Wonder Twins Zan and Jayna. |
The Invention of LyingDVD Review - Jan 19, 2010
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Ricky Gervais' anti-religion screed is not for the easily offended. |
Doctor Who: The Keys of MarinusDVD Review - Jan 19, 2010
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The story may have been a simple quest formula, but this early adventure of Doctor Who on DVD comes with bonuses that the Time Lord's fans will want to snap up. |
Who's That Snoring?: A Pull-the-Tab Bedtime BookBook Review - Jan 18, 2010
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As the barnyard animals try to sleep, the sound of someone snoring loudly awakens them. |
Big Fun! / Wet Friend! (Adventure of Meno)Book Review - Jan 18, 2010
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Introducing Meno, the elf of space, here to visit humans and delight preschoolers everywhere. |
Book Giveaway - Meno #1 and #2 signed by Tony and Angela DiTerlizzi -- plus Blanket!Contest - Jan 18, 2010
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We�ve put together an amazing package of signed copies of both Big Fun! and Wet Friend! and a custom made Meno or Wishi blanket! |
Life Unexpected, "Pilot"Television Review - Jan 15, 2010
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CW's heavily anticipated dramedy series makes its debut, starring Brittany Robertson as a 16 year old ward of the foster care system suddenly thrust into the lives of her biological -- and still completely unprepared -- parents. |
The Theory of EverythingDVD Review - Jan 13, 2010
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"The Theory of Everything" contains an interesting premise but is strung together by some very quick cuts and unexplained passages of time, and ultimately delivers a message I'm very sure the filmmakers did not intend. |
Leverage, "The Runway Job"Television Review - Jan 12, 2010
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Tara (Jeri Ryan) joins the Leverage team just in time to help put down a sweatshop exploiting immigrants. |
Jonathan Creek - Season FourDVD Review - Jan 11, 2010
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When I read the concept for Jonathan Creek, I thought I was going to see something along the lines of "Criss Angel turned crimefighter" -- something maybe a bit hipper than Bill Bixby's too-short run on The Magician. |
Book Giveaway - Deadtown, signed by Nancy HolznerContest - Jan 11, 2010
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The undead have their own zipcode... and Victory Vaughn has their number. |
Book Giveaway - Turned: The Blood Lily Chronicles signed by Julie KennerContest - Jan 11, 2010
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Lily Carlyle's life got a lot more complicated after she died... |
GamerDVD Review - Jan 11, 2010
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Gerard Butler and Michael C. Hall headline this eye-candy festival that explores a world where human volunteers stand in for online avatars, surrendering control to unseen online users. |
The Lovely Bones - Book GiveawayContest - Jan 11, 2010
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Alice Sebold's #1 bestseller is transitioning to the movie screen. Now The-Trades is giving you the opportunity to read the book. |
The BreachBook Review - Jan 7, 2010
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The Breach is the type of brain-bending science fiction that blends secret research agencies right out of Dean Koontz with the near-future, nigh-magical technologies of Scott Westerfeld. |
Atomic Jihad: Ahmadinejad's Coming War for Islamic Revival and Obama's Politics of DefeatDVD Review - Jan 6, 2010
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"Atomic Jihad" is being marketed all wrong. With judicious editing out of the main points of focus -- Obama and Ahmadinejad -- we're left with about an hour of elucidating history (albeit somewhat disjointed in its chronology). However, the attempt to use the history as a platform for propaganda fails, for the most part, because the filmmaker's hold back at the last moment from the message they seemingly wanted to convey. |
Kyle XY - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Jan 6, 2010
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The third and final season of the ABC Family series is an exercise in frustration and futility -- and not because of anything to do with the quality of the stories or acting. |
Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsDVD Review - Jan 5, 2010
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A device that turns water into food gets blasted into orbit. Suddenly it's not manna from heaven, but cheeseburgers and pizzas, in this somewhat gross cartoon comedy starring Bill Hader and Anna Faris. |
Big Love - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Jan 5, 2010
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Three seasons in, HBO's dramatic series about a polygamist family trying to mainstream into suburban life remains as compelling as ever. |
Big Love - Season 3 DVD GiveawayContest - Jan 4, 2010
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The third season of this compelling HBO drama comes to DVD. |
10 Things I Hate About You - 10th Anniversary DVD GiveawayContest - Jan 4, 2010
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Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger star in this comedy, celeberating it's tenth anniversary with a DVD and Blu-ray release. |
Missile Mouse: The Star CrusherBook Review - Dec 31, 2009
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Move over, Mighty. There's a new mouse in the house, and he's a ball of furry fury. |
American Pie Presents: The Book of LoveDVD Review - Dec 30, 2009
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It's time for another slice of pie, as three hapless high schoolers discover a rumored tome of sexploits written by past graduates. But to learn, they must first recreate the nearly-destroyed bible. |
American Pie: The Book of Love DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 29, 2009
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Help yourself to another slice of the pie with this week's giveaway of the ongoing comedic orgy. |
The Shadow Dragons: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 4Book Review - Dec 29, 2009
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The fourth installment of this literary adventure finds J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Charles Williams joined by Don Quixote de la Mancha and others as they work to fulfill a prophecy and save two worlds from destruction. |
The Secret Life of the American Teenager - DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 28, 2009
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Sign up to win your copy of the third volume of the hit ABC Family series. |
Teach a Donkey to FishBook Review - Dec 23, 2009
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When Libby the Donkey hits up Goppy the Elephant for some free cash, Goppy sees an opportunity to help his friend in a way she didn't anticipate. |
DeadlineDVD Review - Dec 21, 2009
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When a troubled screenwriter (Brittany Murphy) sets up shop in an isolated Victorian mansion, she takes inspiration from a collection of discovered home videos taken by the previous tenants. |
Kristoffer Polaha: Life Unexpected, High Ratings ProjectedInterview - Dec 21, 2009
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One of the stars of the highly anticipated Life Unexpected talks about the upcoming CW project. |
The Closer - "Dead Man's Hand"Television Review - Dec 20, 2009
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Domestic abuse ends in murder, pitting Brenda against an inter-office rival in an investigation into a cop's family life. |
Lips Touch: Three TimesBook Review - Dec 17, 2009
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Lips Touch: Three Times is an exquisite work of literature, as charming as it is frightening -- much like any original work of the Brothers Grimm. These are tales of the rarest, most exciting treasure -- first kisses -- and the consequences such kisses can bring about. |
The Christmas Sweater: A Picture BookBook Review - Dec 16, 2009
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Glenn Beck condenses and adapts his prose novel, The Christmas Sweater into a brief children's story that brims over with a bit too much sweetness and sentiment to be believable. |
Jailbait ZombieBook Review - Dec 16, 2009
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Felix Gomez is an Iraq War veteran, a private investigator... and a vampire. His latest case: destroy all zombies before humans learn there's a supernatural element in their world. |
Rodney Carrington, "Make it Christmas"Music Review - Dec 15, 2009
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Carrington puts his blue collar humor aside for this collection of traditional Christmas classics, including his first top 40 single, "Camouflage and Christmas Lights." |
Deadline Blu-ray GiveawayContest - Dec 14, 2009
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Brittany Murphy, Thora Birch and Tammy Bianchard star in this First Look horror flick. |
Public Enemies DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 14, 2009
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Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, and Marion Cotillard star in this exciting gangster film based on the notorious John Dillinger. |
Wizards of Waverly Place: The MovieDVD Review - Dec 14, 2009
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On a scale of magical shows, "The Wizards of Waverly Place" ranks closer to Bewitched than to "Harry Potter," but it's still a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy. |
Dancing with the Stars Workout DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 14, 2009
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Dance your way into a fitter new year with these routines adapted from the ABC hit television show. |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Two-Disc Limited Special Edition + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Dec 10, 2009
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Daniel Radcliffe and company return for another exciting installment of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." |
The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book GiveawayContest - Dec 9, 2009
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Glenn Beck's bestseller is adapted into a children's picture book with artwork by Brandon Dorman. |
The Princess and the Frog - Prize PackageContest - Dec 7, 2009
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The newest Disney princess is an American from New Orleans! And to celebrate our own princess, we're giving away a poster, t-shirt, and... frog slippers? |
Men of a Certain Age, "Pilot"Television Review - Dec 7, 2009
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Ray Romano, Andre Braugher, and Scott Bakula star in this hilarious new dramedy from TNT. |
The Biggest Loser: The Workout 2-DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 7, 2009
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Our physical fitness resolution revolution continues this week with a pair of exercise DVDs from NBC's The Biggest Loser. |
The Eyes of Kid MidasBook Review - Dec 2, 2009
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What would you do with a pair of glasses that rewrote reality to suit your every whim? |
Hooking UpDVD Review - Dec 2, 2009
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If the highlights of your DVD collection include "Porky's" and "American Pie," then "Hooking Up" is just the kind of cinematic sexplay you're looking for. |
Rome - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Dec 1, 2009
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The Roman Empire of the pre-Christian era comes to fascinating life in this HBO series created by Bruno Heller and starring Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson. |
George Lopez, "Tall, Dark & Chicano"DVD Review - Dec 1, 2009
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Whether you agree or disagree with him philosophically or politically, George Lopez stands as a man who has managed to make lemonade out of a dried-out lemon from a dead lemon tree. |
YogaWorks for Everybody DVD Set GiveawayContest - Nov 30, 2009
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The New Year is just a month away, and The-Trades is ready to help you get a jump start on your physical fitness resolutions. |
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (Two-Disc Monkey Mischief Pack)DVD Review - Nov 30, 2009
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Things have improved for former night guard, Larry Daley; he's an informercial millionaire, hawking his inventions on cable television and raking in the dough. So why is he not happy? |
Little House on the Prairie: The MusicalStage Review - Nov 25, 2009
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Hitch your wagons and head west -- to the St. Louis Fox Theater -- for a rousing musical performance of one of America's beloved classics. |
Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, HAARPTelevision Review - Nov 24, 2009
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In this TruTV debut, Jesse Ventura examines whether the HAARP project is an innocent study of the Aurora Borealis, or a weapon mankind shouldn't fiddle with. |
Angels & Demons (Two-Disc Extended Edition)DVD Review - Nov 24, 2009
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This forced follow-up to "The Da Vinci Code" has a condensed sense of urgency but a less-engaging trail of clues. |
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of GivingDVD Review - Nov 24, 2009
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As Pooh films go, "Seasons of Giving" isn't the most engaging of the tales, and Rabbit certainly exhibits poor character habits in each. |
A Merry Fraggle Holiday - DVD GiveawayContest - Nov 23, 2009
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Come along with Gobo, Red, Boober and the whole Fraggle gang for three wintry adventures bursting with wonder, laughter and rockin' music! |
Four ChristmasesDVD Review - Nov 23, 2009
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A socked-in airport cancels Brad and Kate's annual secret vacation, and forces them to divide Christmas among their four divorced parents. |
Chris Tomlin, "Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship"Music Review - Nov 22, 2009
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While it has its high points, the album becomes something less than the sum of its parts, leaving very little in the way of lasting impact on the listener. |
Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa PawsDVD Review - Nov 20, 2009
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The Buddies are back, and no less than Christmas itself is at stake as they help Puppy Paws (son of Santa Paws) learn the true meaning of Christmas. |
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Prize PackContest - Nov 18, 2009
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The second installment of the Twilight saga is hitting theaters, and we've got the stylish goodies you'll howl over! |
Tales from the Darkside - The Second SeasonDVD Review - Nov 18, 2009
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The plots may have been thin, but there was a certain charm to the series that saw a number of actors old and new parade across the screen. |
Straight No Chaser, "Christmas Cheer" CD GiveawayContest - Nov 16, 2009
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Those a capella maestros return with a refill of the bubbly fun stuff we can never get enough of at Christmas time. |
Orphan Blu-Ray GiveawayContest - Nov 16, 2009
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There's something very wrong with Esther... and it's not what you think. |
Up - Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack GiveawayContest - Nov 16, 2009
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Pixar's greatest film yet is available on Blu-Ray and ready to fly your way. |
Straight No Chaser, "Christmas Cheers"Music Review - Nov 11, 2009
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The ten-man band continues to reinvent the Christmas music genre, blending traditional reverence and high-spirited good humor with their trademark doo-wop sound for a Christmas cocktail that goes down smooth from start to finish. |
The Christmas ClauseDVD Review - Nov 11, 2009
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Lea Thompson plays the frazzled and overworked supermom, Sophie Kelly in this holiday film that borrows rather liberally from previous Christmas-themed chickflick offerings like "It Happened One Christmas," "The Christmas List," and -- perhaps most egregiously -- Nicole Eggert's "Holiday Switch." |
Up (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Nov 10, 2009
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Bar none, "Up" is far and away the best thing to come out of the house of Pixar since its inception. I highly recommend this film to adventure fans of all ages. |
The Spectactular Spider-Man - Volume FiveDVD Review - Nov 10, 2009
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Face front, true believers! Ol' Webhead's back with a new collection of animated adventures, featuring new villains and major complications for Peter Parker's love life. |
Pirate Radio Prize Pack GiveawayContest - Nov 9, 2009
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Set sail for rock-and-roll with this t-shirt, iPod cover and theatrical poster giveaway. |
Disney's "A Christmas Carol" Bag of Goodies GiveawayContest - Nov 9, 2009
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There's no humbug here -- only Disney Christmas cheer! |
2012 Prize Pack GiveawayContest - Nov 9, 2009
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It's the end of the world as we know it. How do you feel? |
Mickey's Magical Christmas DVD GiveawayContest - Nov 9, 2009
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Get "Snowed in at the House of Mouse" with Mickey, Donald, and the whole Disney gang! |
OrphanDVD Review - Nov 5, 2009
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There's something wrong with Esther. But you have to wait a long time to find out what it is. |
18 Kids and Counting: Season TwoDVD Review - Nov 4, 2009
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Against a tableu of expansive family niche reality programming, the Duggar Family saga retains its innocence and charm. |
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseDVD Review - Nov 3, 2009
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"Mickey's Magical Christmas" brings together several of your favorite characters under one roof -- literally. |
Superman, Ruby-SpearsDVD Review - Nov 2, 2009
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Few people remember this short-lived and mostly forgettable incarnation of Superman, but there's some goodness to be seen in this late 80s animated cartoon. |
Lips Touch: Three Times Book GiveawayContest - Nov 2, 2009
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Win a copy of this trio of fantasies and learn why author Laini Taylor is a National Book Award Finalist. |
Zorro (Walt Disney Treasures) Season 1 and 2 GiveawayContest - Nov 2, 2009
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It's a two-for-one giveaway special this week as we put up both the first and second seasons of Zorro starring Guy Williams. |
The Mary Tyler Moore Show - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Nov 2, 2009
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She once turned the world on with her smile. But is The Mary Tyler Moore Show still able to turn on DVD viewers? |
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan DVD GiveawayContest - Nov 2, 2009
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The Cylons were created by man. They rebelled. And they have a plan. |
Batman: The Brave and the Bold - Volume 2DVD Review - Oct 29, 2009
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A kinder, gentler Batman is the focus of this ongoing team-up series that pairs the Dark Knight with just about anyone from the DC Comics Universe. |
House of Doors (Double Dog #5)Book Review - Oct 28, 2009
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Every night, the invasion begins all over again. |
The ProposalDVD Review - Oct 27, 2009
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Just say no to this implausible rom com starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. |
Legend of the Seeker - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Oct 27, 2009
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Heroes and wizards and dominatrixes... oh my! The first season of this light-hearted adventure series with a moral is collected into a handsome DVD set. |
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (Blu-Ray + DVD)DVD Review - Oct 26, 2009
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Tink returns to her CGI adventures in Pixie Hollow, this time with the changing of the seasons threated by an accident in her workshop. |
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Blu-Ray + DVD GiveawayContest - Oct 26, 2009
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Disney's famous fairy comes to Blu-Ray and DVD in an all-new animated adventure. |
Survival has Kids "Catching Fire" at O'Fallon LibraryEditorial - Oct 26, 2009
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It was a quiet Saturday afternoon that October 10th. The O'Fallon Public Library had officially closed its doors. But inside, a determined group of teenagers was engaged in a game of life or death. |
The Definitive Horror Music CollectionMusic Review - Oct 23, 2009
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Although one could argue whether or not this four-disc set is truly "definitive" and whether each movie is actually "horror," this offering from Silva Screen Records is nonetheless one cool, chill-fest of creepy tunes. |
Where the Mild Things Are: A Very Meek ParodyBook Review - Oct 16, 2009
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When Mog leaves his island of monsters to live with some mild humans, opportunity for parody abounds. |
Cassidy Freeman: Smallville's Femme FataleInterview - Oct 16, 2009
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The actress behind Smallville's heir to the Luthor empire shares a few moments with The-Trades. |
Heather Brewer: What's Brewing for Vladimir Tod?Interview - Oct 13, 2009
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You expect to see all manner of oddities at the annual Archon convention, but I never would have expected to see this: a Penguin Putnum published author, sitting all by her lonesome in a corner of a nigh-deserted hallway, vulnerable to attack from anybody with a voice recorder. |
A Serious Man - Theater Poster GiveawayContest - Oct 12, 2009
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Ethan and Joel Coen are back with a new comedy, and we've got the poster to go with the funny. |
Where the Wild Things Are Theatrical Poster GiveawayContest - Oct 12, 2009
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Sign up to win this double-sided theater poster celebrating the film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic. |
John Chaffee: Makin' 'Em "Play by the Rules"Interview - Oct 7, 2009
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One songwriter's frustrations at our country's leaders has turned into a niche anthem that's gaining momentum. |
Ghost House Underground 2009 DVD GiveawayContest - Oct 5, 2009
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It's that time of year again, and we've got the digital scare to pass along to one lucky winner. |
The Child ThiefBook Review - Oct 1, 2009
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You'll never view Peter Pan the same again after meeting Brom's reimagined version of the character. |
The Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Oct 1, 2009
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Find your way home again with the 70th anniversary release of this MGM classic. |
Ghost ImageDVD Review - Sep 30, 2009
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What could have been just another sanguine haunting turns into a spooky murder mystery with the victim's ghost joining the investigation. |
The Patty Duke Show: Season OneDVD Review - Sep 28, 2009
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They're cousins -- identical cousins. One pair of matching bookends -- different as night and day. |
Disney Animation Collection 7: Mickey's Christmas CarolDVD Review - Sep 28, 2009
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The latest volume of the Disney Animation Collection is timed and themed to take advantage of the holiday season. |
X-Men, Volume 4 (Marvel DVD Comic Book Collection)DVD Review - Sep 26, 2009
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With the series grinding to a conclusion, the writers of the cartoons began scraping the bottom of the published comics barrel for ideas. |
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Sep 25, 2009
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When a giant kryptonite asteroid is discovered heading for Earth, President Lex Luthor declares Superman a public enemy. With a billion dollar bounty on his head, the entire DC Universe is coming after him. Only the Dark Knight stands by his side. |
X-Men - Volume 3DVD Review - Sep 24, 2009
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The Dark Phoenix Sage, Weapon X, Nightcrawler, and the future fate of the X-Men are all captured in this third volume of the Fox animated series. |
The Looking Glass Wars: ArchEnemyBook Review - Sep 23, 2009
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The trilogy concludes with a deposed Alyss Heart forced to ally with her sworn enemy: her Aunt Redd. |
Alvin and the Chipmunks Go to the Movies: Star WreckDVD Review - Sep 22, 2009
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Alvin and the Chipmunks have gone where no chipmunk has gone before -- to the big screen! |
The Mentalist - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Sep 21, 2009
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Simon Baker charms as the affable psychic-turned-crimesolver, despite the first season being a mixed-bag of light-hearted cop drama. |
The Child Thief - Signed by BromContest - Sep 21, 2009
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James Barrie never knew what he was letting us in for when he unleashed Peter Pan upon the world. |
Surrogates Poster GiveawayContest - Sep 21, 2009
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To help get you in the mood for this SF adventure, we're giving one lucky winner a full-sized double-sided theatrical poster. |
Scooby-Doo: The Mystery BeginsDVD Review - Sep 21, 2009
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Innocent fun and far more enjoyable than its predecessors, "Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins" successfully taps the vein of nostalgia that the other films had left untapped. |
Ghosts of Girlfriends PastDVD Review - Sep 18, 2009
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A love 'em and leave 'em lothario has one Dickens of an experience when he shows up for his little brother's wedding. |
Mad Monster PartyDVD Review - Sep 16, 2009
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Boris Karloff and Phyllis Diller headline this rarely seen stop-motion gem from Rankin-Bass. |
Bedknobs and Broomsticks - Enchanted Musical EditionDVD Review - Sep 16, 2009
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Angela Lansbury and David Tomlinson turn in admirable performances, but one "Mary Poppins" was ultimately enough. |
90210, "To Sext or Not to Sext"Television Review - Sep 15, 2009
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Someone's been a bad girl, and the evidence is caught on a cellphone camera. Will she get wider exposure than she bargained for? |
Melrose Place, "Nightingale"Television Review - Sep 15, 2009
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Melrose Place so far continues to appeal to the schadenfreude of the not-so-beautiful people, and is on track to grab as much of an audience as did it's predecessor. |
The Big Bang Theory - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Sep 14, 2009
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Choosing to pick up The Big Bang Theory on DVD is a no-brainer. Playing "Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock," however, may tax your mental capacity. |
Pooh's Heffalump Halloween DVD w/ Limited Edition PlushContest - Sep 14, 2009
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Halloween is on its way, and this Disney offering looks to be a sure pleaser for little fans. |
Fear Itself - The Complete First Season DVD GiveawayContest - Sep 14, 2009
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The only thing you have to win is Fear Itself! The only way you can win it is by entering. |
Red VelvetDVD Review - Sep 10, 2009
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Henry Thomas and Kelli Garner headline this derivative and nonsensical slasher schlocker. |
Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie (Limited Edition with Plush)DVD Review - Sep 9, 2009
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It's Halloween in the Hundred Acre Wood, and Roo's new friend, Lumpy has never gone trick-or-treating. |
The Vampire Diaries - "Pilot"Television Review - Sep 9, 2009
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Welcome to Mystic Falls, Virginia, a sleepy little town that's about to become the backdrop for what some will inevitably refer to as Twilight: The Series. |
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Adventures in WonderlandDVD Review - Sep 9, 2009
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Things get curiouser and curiouser for Mickey and Donald when their hunt for an escaped cuckoo bird takes them to a strange underground world. |
Melrose Place, "Pilot"Television Review - Sep 8, 2009
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Same address. New generation. A whole new level of OMG! |
Whiteout Prize Package GiveawayContest - Sep 7, 2009
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See your last breath... but first make sure you've got everything in this week's "so cool it's frigid" giveaway. |
9 Prize Pack GiveawayContest - Sep 7, 2009
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Get the lowdown on 9 with this week's awesome pack of goodness. |
Catching Fire signed by Suzanne CollinsContest - Sep 7, 2009
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The hotly anticipated sequel to The Hunger Games has been released, and we have a hard-to-get signed first edition -- and we're giving it away! |
Fringe - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Sep 2, 2009
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If there's an alternate universe that doesn't have Fringe in it, I don't want to live there. |
Mouse Infestation at House of IdeasEditorial - Aug 31, 2009
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If I had $4 billion, I'd probably try to buy Marvel Comics, too. But why does this marriage between the House of Mouse and the House of Ideas leave me feeling wary? |
Elmo's World: All About FacesDVD Review - Aug 31, 2009
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Elmo's thinking about noses, eyes, and mouths -- and that means an hour of exploring the parts of the face for you and your toddler. |
The 39 Clues: Book 5 - The Black Circle Book GiveawayContest - Aug 31, 2009
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Read the books. Play the game. Win the prizes. |
Go Back to School with National Geographic Kids AlmanacContest - Aug 31, 2009
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The National Geographic Kids Almanac for 2010 is the centerpiece for this prize pack that contains everything you need for back-to-school. |
Supernatural - The Complete Fourth Season DVD GiveawayContest - Aug 31, 2009
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Between Heaven and Hell, the Winchester brothers struggle to prevent the Apocalypse. |
Julian Rodriguez Episode Two: Invasion of the RelativesBook Review - Aug 31, 2009
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He may look like an overimaginative eight-year-old to everyone else, but Julian Rodriguez is a first officer of the Federation, observing the phenomena known on Earth as Thanksgiving. |
Rob Thomas, "Cradlesong"Music Review - Aug 28, 2009
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The former lead singer of Matchbox 20 shows he's just as good -- if not better -- as a solo act with this sophomore album release. |
Batman vs. Dracula, The /The Batman Superman MovieDVD Review - Aug 26, 2009
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Whose a tougher opponent for the Dark Knight -- the Last Son of Krypton, or the Prince of Darkness? |
The Bible Unearthed: The Making of a ReligionDVD Review - Aug 24, 2009
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There's not much in the way of "excitement" in this series -- it's hardly a jaunt with Indiana Jones or Robert Langdon. It's rather an unambiguous and unbiased look at the literature, with conclusions of dates drawn by utilizing the knowledge gleaned from digs in the regions. |
Smallville - The Complete Eighth SeasonDVD Review - Aug 24, 2009
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The eighth season of Smallville can be summed up in three words: Doomsday is coming! |
Scrubs - The Complete Eighth Season DVD GiveawayContest - Aug 24, 2009
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The eighth season of the runaway medical comedy comes to DVD. |
Supernatural - The Complete Fourth Season DVD GiveawayContest - Aug 24, 2009
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Between Heaven and Hell, the Winchester brothers struggle to prevent the Apocalypse. |
ShiverBook Review - Aug 21, 2009
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If you fall on the Jacob side of the Twilight triangle, then Maggie Stiefvater's romantic story of Grace and Sam is where you want to be. |
Pete's Dragon - High-Flying EditionDVD Review - Aug 20, 2009
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An orphan boy escapes his abusive guardians and finds friendship with the help of his invisible cartoon dragon. |
Superman/Batman Art Contest Nets Winner Signed "Enemies & Allies"Editorial - Aug 19, 2009
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Dan Cassidy walks away with a signed novel by Kevin J. Anderson as well as other loot with his Wild West World's Finest submission. |
The Beast - The Complete First Season DVD GiveawayContest - Aug 17, 2009
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Patrick Swayze stars in this gritty FBI procedural that turns agent against agent. Suspect everyone. Trust no one. |
Hannah Montana: The Movie - Blu-ray GiveawayContest - Aug 17, 2009
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She's got the best of both worlds. But now she has to pick only one. |
17 AgainDVD Review - Aug 17, 2009
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The lesson to be taken from this film is this: Guys who look like Zac Efron grow up to be Matthew Perry. Choose wisely. |
Brian Herbert: The Chronicler Heir of DuneInterview - Aug 15, 2009
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In 1965, Frank Herbert gave the world Dune. Today, with partner Kevin J. Anderson, son Brian Herbert continues the rich legacy of science fiction literature. |
Big Brother 11 - August 13: Predictions Past - Jeff Uses Coup d'Etat to Evict JessieA Dose of Reality - Aug 14, 2009
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You didn't have to be Kreskin to figure out what Jeff was going to do with his mystery power. |
Big Brother 11 - August 11: POV Contest Sees Kevin "Poulet" Out, Turn Chicken on Saving LydiaA Dose of Reality - Aug 12, 2009
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Lydia is on the block beside Russell, but finds out her "Sugarbear" isn't such a great friend when he doesn't save her with his Power of Veto. |
The Protean Explosion - (The Last Witness, Book 2)Book Review - Aug 10, 2009
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The adventures of Shiloh Wagner -- descended of an alternate timeline Samson -- continue, as the threats to Earth continue to get more dire. |
Big Brother 11 - August 09: Jeremy Piven Delivers "The Goods" - Plus, Useless NominationsA Dose of Reality - Aug 10, 2009
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Chima wins the most useless HoH in Big Brother history, but the house is distracted by another movie-related luxury competition. |
The Winds of Dune - Signed by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. AndersonContest - Aug 10, 2009
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This week's giveaway is a special treasure for science fiction fans: a signed edition of the latest Dune novel! |
Labor PainsDVD Review - Aug 8, 2009
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Lindsay Lohan headlines this cute comedy about the world's most extreme phantom pregnancy. |
Catching FireBook Review - Aug 7, 2009
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In The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen became known as "The Girl Who Was On Fire" when she won the games and rebelled against the unjust Capitol. In a time of political upheaval, her spark has lit a flame... |
Big Brother 11 - August 06: Hiro-Chima Blasts Russell, Ronnie Shown the DoorA Dose of Reality - Aug 7, 2009
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Big Brother may have just got a lot more boring... but there's a chance the Chima Show might take up the slack. |
Make My DayTelevision Review - Aug 6, 2009
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Make your night with Make My Day, the newest hidden camera show from TVLand. |
Super Friends - The Lost EpisodesDVD Review - Aug 6, 2009
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Hanna-Barbera's animated Justice League gets a last gasp with this two-disc DVD release of the "lost episodes" of Super Friends. |
Knights of the Lunch Table: The Dragon PlayersBook Review - Aug 6, 2009
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Eisner-nominee Frank Cammuso has a flair for the extended setup. He's a master at creating a domino effect of events that topple like a well-designed Rube Goldberg machine, and he uses comic panels expertly to control the timing of these events. |
Big Brother 11 - August 04: Ave Atque Vale as Michele Pockets Second POV, Takes Sides Against RonnieA Dose of Reality - Aug 5, 2009
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Michele takes the POV for the second week straight -- will she use it to save either Ronnie or Lydia, or has her new alliance with Russell drawn the doctor to the dark side? |
Bobby Long, "Dirty Pond Songs" [EP]Music Review - Aug 5, 2009
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"Twilight" makes the day brighter for this London folk artist, as fans of the film discover his music through the soundtrack. |
The Lucille Ball Specials: Lucy Gets Lucky / Three for TwoDVD Review - Aug 4, 2009
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Lucille Ball stars in two television specials starring Dean Martin and Jackie Gleason -- but the comedy isn't what it used to be. |
Rose (Bone Prequel)Book Review - Aug 4, 2009
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The tragic story of two very different sisters unfolds in this tale that sets the stage for the Bone series. |
Race to Witch MountainDVD Review - Aug 3, 2009
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Dwayne Johnson continues to succeed where Vin Diesel failed when it comes to tough-guy family comedies, this time stealing the show with the Walt Disney remake. |
The Tigger Movie - 10th Anniversary DVD GiveawayContest - Aug 3, 2009
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Winnie the Pooh and friends help Tigger find his family in this Walt Disney classic cartoon. |
Big Brother 11 - August 02: Russell Hangs Tough, Puts Up Ronnie, LydiaA Dose of Reality - Aug 3, 2009
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The stage is set for the Mongoose vs. the King Cobra -- will Russell succeed in evicting Ronnie? |
The Tigger Movie - 2-Disc 10th Anniversary EditionDVD Review - Aug 1, 2009
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Being the only one isn't such a wonderful thing for Tigger when he decides to find his family. |
The Edge of LoveDVD Review - Jul 31, 2009
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John Maybury's "The Edge of Love" is biographical in nature, but hardly a documentary -- it just feels like one in most places, as one longueur after another is interrupted by scenes hinting at sexuality among the bohemia of writers and artists surviving in London during World War II. |
Big Brother 11 - July 30: Cliqu�s Abolished Too Late For "Bitter Banana" CaseyA Dose of Reality - Jul 31, 2009
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The houseguests are left hanging to see who becomes the new HOH after Casey's eviction. Plus, the announcement of the Mystery Power. |
Five FingersDVD Review - Jul 31, 2009
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Starring Ryan Phillippe, Laurence Fishburne, and Gina Torres, "Five Fingers" is a little bit of post-9/11 torture porn that aims to impress and shock viewers with its flipped plot climax. |
Nighttime: Too Dark To SeeBook Review - Jul 31, 2009
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Todd Strasser serves up bite-sized horror for pint-sized readers. |
Mind-Rain: Your Favorite Authors on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies SeriesBook Review - Jul 30, 2009
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After reading some of the essays in this offering from Benbella Books' Pop Smart series, I had to ask myself: Did I really read Scott Westerfeld's Uglies series, or did I just think I did? |
Muhammad: The Last ProphetDVD Review - Jul 29, 2009
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Admittedly, the prospect of reviewing Badr International's "Muhammad: The Last Prophet" is a politically sticky situation for a Christian American to tackle. |
Lucy & Desi: A Home MovieDVD Review - Jul 29, 2009
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An intimate look at the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, presented by their children through old photos and home movies. |
Big Brother 11 - July 28: Casey Has "A Peel" as Replacement NomineeA Dose of Reality - Jul 29, 2009
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Michele and Jordan are both pawns this week in the eviction game, as the whole house expects Ronnie to be backdoored. Will it happen? When pigs fly! |
Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug DougBook Review - Jul 28, 2009
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When green superhero Michael Recycle meets Litterbug Doug, you might expect the compost to hit the fan. |
Coraline DVD GiveawayContest - Jul 27, 2009
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Win the animated 3D adventure starring Neil Gaiman's plucky heroine, as brought to animated life by Henry Selick. |
Big Brother 11 - July 26: Ronnie Pardoned, Jordan, Michele NominatedA Dose of Reality - Jul 27, 2009
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The house pushes HOH Jessie to evict Ronnie through the Big Brother backdoor. But Jessie may have another target in mind: Casey. |
Side B: The Music Lover's Comic AnthologyBook Review - Jul 26, 2009
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From Poseur Ink comes this curious and eclectic bit of indie comics work from a ton of participants in the field. |
Stick ManBook Review - Jul 25, 2009
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A series of mishaps takes Stick Man further and further away from his family tree. |
Coraline (Single-Disc Edition w/ 3D)DVD Review - Jul 24, 2009
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Neil Gaiman's plucky heroine comes to animated life at the hands of director Henry Selick. |
Big Brother 11 - July 23: Ronnie Unites the House -- Against Him!A Dose of Reality - Jul 24, 2009
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Ronnie goes one lie too far, and one of his own alliance members proves to be the weakest link. |
Green Lantern: First Flight (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Jul 24, 2009
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Hal Jordan finds himself part of an intergalactic corps of law enforcers in this latest DC Comics animation project. |
Carolyn Hennesy: Pandora Gets HeroicInterview - Jul 23, 2009
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I was graced with the opportunity to chat with the ever delightful Ms. Hennessy about Pandora, Cougartown, the near future of General Hospital and Hennesy's skill at the art of... the flying trapeze? |
Big Brother 11 - July 21: Pennies From Heaven Save Jeff, Doom Jordan; House StunnedA Dose of Reality - Jul 22, 2009
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Ronnie's not done stunning the house with out-of-the-blue surprises. Is he really planning all this, or pulling it out of his rear as he goes along? |
The Middleman - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Jul 22, 2009
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Fighting evil, so you don't have to know about it! They're the Middleman and his new protege, Wendy Watson, and they're one of the funniest crimefighting duos the world has never seen. |
Leverage - The 1st SeasonDVD Review - Jul 22, 2009
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Leverage continues to be a fun, exciting series for fans of the caper adventure. |
Big Brother 11 - July 19: The Rise of Darth Ronnie; Laura, Jeff NominatedA Dose of Reality - Jul 20, 2009
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Ronnie, the Dark Lord of the House, plays both sides against the other. How long can he keep this up without getting caught? |
Carl Edwards, Save-a-Lot, Ready for Repeat at Gateway International RacewayEditorial - Jul 17, 2009
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NASCAR's Carl Edwards pays a visit to the sponsor of the #60 Ford Fusion prior to this weekend's race. |
Big Brother 11 - July 16: Braden, Like, Evicted in Tie-BreakerA Dose of Reality - Jul 17, 2009
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It's hard to keep track of all the emotional outbursts in the house, as the hamsters turn on each other like the Donner Party after a week of fasting. |
Pandora Gets JealousBook Review - Jul 17, 2009
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Mythology's much maligned miss becomes the subject of a hero's quest in Carolyn Hennesy's series for tweens. |
Year's Best SF14Book Review - Jul 16, 2009
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Although this collection may present a rather dystopic vision of the future, they don't call these things the "Year's Best SF" for nothing! |
Blackest Night #1Comic Book Review - Jul 16, 2009
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You all know the oath -- "In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight?" Turns out the Guardians of Oa weren't just turning a poetic phrase for the Green Lanterns. |
Big Brother 11 - July 14: Russell Calls SHOTGUN on POV, Saves LydiaA Dose of Reality - Jul 15, 2009
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Russell the Muscle wants Lydia gone -- and then chooses to save her when he wins the Power of Veto. For whom has the fateful back door been opened? |
Leverage, "The Beantown Bailout Job"Television Review - Jul 14, 2009
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Leverage is reborn for a second season as the disbanded rogues discover that doing good for others has given them a conscience. |
The Haunting in Connecticut - Unrated CutDVD Review - Jul 14, 2009
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Peter Cornwell serves up a nerve-jangling spookfest in this Lionsgate offering "based on true events." |
Carmen Reed: Surviving the Haunting in ConnecticutInterview - Jul 14, 2009
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The real-life mom who lived through the events of "The Haunting in Connecticut" shares her story with The-Trades. |
The Mystical Adventures of Billy OwensDVD Review - Jul 14, 2009
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Here's a tip: If you want to see a movie that seems like "Harry Potter," you should maybe actually go see "Harry Potter." |
Nicholas Hooper, "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"Music Review - Jul 13, 2009
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Nicholas Hooper continues building on themes developed in "Order of the Phoenix," reflecting the darker, more somber turn the series of books and films takes at this point in the saga of J.K. Rowling's boy wizard. |
Dark Blue, "Pilot"Television Review - Jul 13, 2009
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Dylan McDermott stars as the team leader of an undercover investigative squad in this edgy cop drama from TNT. |
Charlie's Angels Season Four DVD GiveawayContest - Jul 13, 2009
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Enter to win a copy of the fourth season of Aaron Spelling's unforgettable detective series. |
Big Brother 11 - July 12: Lydia, Chima Nominated for Eviction. Is the Brain Clique Brain Dead?A Dose of Reality - Jul 13, 2009
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Has Big Brother woefully miscast the roles of all the those in the Brain clique? It's starting to appear that way to me. |
Big Brother 11 - July 9: Back to SchoolA Dose of Reality - Jul 10, 2009
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Relive the glory days of high school, as Big Brother draws inspiration from "The Breakfast Club" for this year's twist. |
The New Space Opera 2Book Review - Jul 9, 2009
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This science fiction anthology is the perfect carry-along for a quick story during breaks in your day to help you see the universe in new lights. |
Funeral of the Century: Post-Mortem on the Michael Jackson MemorialEditorial - Jul 8, 2009
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Erase, momentarily, the years of rumors and tabloid accounts of hyperbaric chambers, Elephant Man's bones, lawsuits, and general gaudy wackiness -- and what you have left is this: At the end of the day, all said and done, three little children lost their dad. |
KnowingDVD Review - Jul 6, 2009
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Alex Proyas delivers a special-effects laden bit of eye candy that almost impresses as a cerebral sci-fi thriller -- until you think about it. |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Prize Pack-o-Prizes!Contest - Jul 6, 2009
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We know you're all on wands and bristles waiting for the upcoming big screen appearance of HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE, but while you're waiting, take advantage of this opportunity to win our movie prize package and head off to the show in style! |
Michael Jackson: De Mortuis Nil Nisi BonumEditorial - Jul 6, 2009
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Shakespeare, in imagining the eulogy Mark Antony delivered for Julius Caesar, may have had it backwards when he wrote, "The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones." |
Reba - Season SixDVD Review - Jul 2, 2009
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The final season of the country star's sitcom hits DVD with more of a whimper, less of a bang. |
PushDVD Review - Jul 1, 2009
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There was definitely some promise here, but, ultimately, "Push" just doesn't pull you in. |
The Monster Squad - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Jun 29, 2009
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Before we learned that "wolfman has nards," and way before we spent a "Night at the Museum," there was the original Monster Squad, fighting crime on Saturday mornings. |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Poster, T-Shirt and Comic BookContest - Jun 29, 2009
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The contest that was so nice, we ran it twice! Transform, roll out, and sign up for your chance to win. |
Phoebe in WonderlandDVD Review - Jun 24, 2009
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Daniel Barnz writes and directs this darkly beautiful and moving piece about a disorder that most people believe they understand only because they may be familiar with the more outrageous and overt symptoms. |
Reaper - Season TwoDVD Review - Jun 24, 2009
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Don't fear the Reaper: embrace it, and come to appreciate the modernized divine comedy. |
Brad Cotter, "Right on Time"Music Review - Jun 23, 2009
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Strong on replayability, and filled to the edges of the disc with powerful tunes that lodge themselves in your head long after you've stopped listening, Cotter demonstrates why he's still a Nashville Star. |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Poster, T-Shirt and Comic BookContest - Jun 23, 2009
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The Decepticons are attacking! Autobot fans, roll out -- and hit the theater in style. |
Brad Cotter: After a Few Years, the Patient Man is Back, Right on TimeInterview - Jun 23, 2009
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Brad Cotter's new release, "Right on Time," is making the rounds with country music fans. We snagged a few minutes of Brad's time to chat about the album, Nashville Star experiences, and some intriguing "behind-the-Brad" tidbits of information. |
Confessions of a ShopaholicDVD Review - Jun 22, 2009
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Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy pair up in this cute-but-predictable romcom based off the Sophie Kinsella novel. |
InkheartDVD Review - Jun 21, 2009
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Can a book about a book translate into a film about a book about a book? Not easily, but certainly not for lack of trying. |
Saving Grace, "We're Already Here"Television Review - Jun 16, 2009
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The third season opens with Grace exploring the mysterious connection between herself and a tortured drug user. |
The Code - DVD, T-Shirt, and... What the...?Contest - Jun 15, 2009
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We've given away DVDs and t-shirts before, but this prize package has a little something extra. |
Down Home With The Neelys Cookbook GiveawayContest - Jun 15, 2009
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Patrick and Gina Neely dish up a southern family cookbook that's sure to spice up your kitchen. |
Weeds - Season FourDVD Review - Jun 12, 2009
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Warning: Trying Weeds may leave you open to trying stronger dramedies. |
Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses! PC GameContest - Jun 8, 2009
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Seek the source of sabotage on a cursed Hollywood set with Nancy Drew. |
The Proposal - Theatrical PosterContest - Jun 8, 2009
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Win this double-sided full-sized theater poster featuring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. |
Indecent Proposal / Fatal Attraction Blu-ray GiveawayContest - Jun 8, 2009
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Romance-gone-wrong is the theme of these two Adrian Lyne films, now available on Blu-ray. |
The Closer - "Products of Discovery"Television Review - Jun 6, 2009
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A murdered family entangles Brenda in an ongoing FBI investigation in the second episode of The Closer's fifth season. |
Spring Breakdown Blu-ray GiveawayContest - Jun 1, 2009
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Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, and Parker Posey team up to celebrate the power of girl nerds. |
He's Just Not That Into You Blu-ray GiveawayContest - Jun 1, 2009
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Remember that really cute guy who said he'd call... and didn't? |
Home Blu-ray GiveawayContest - Jun 1, 2009
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Glenn Close narrates this high-definition documentary, specially timed for World Environment Day |
Penn & Teller: Bullsh*t! - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - May 29, 2009
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The comedy pairing of huckster and mime enjoy a sixth season of debunking, skewering, and mocking. |
LabouDVD Review - May 29, 2009
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While there are elements of "The Goonies" and "E.T." within it, the premise and delivery come across more like a meshing of Scooby-Doo with The Dukes of Hazzard -- only goofier. |
New in TownDVD Review - May 28, 2009
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Ren�e Zellweger and Harry Connick Jr. star in this predictable rom-com that's blander than the tapioca it's all about. |
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, "The Music of Batman"Music Review - May 21, 2009
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If you don't already have these musical pieces in your collection, this disc provides a nice sampling. However, this venture would have been more appealing had there been some original "inspired by" pieces. |
8 Simple Rules - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - May 21, 2009
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The second season of 8 Simple Rules shows a cast and crew in transition, as the series took an unexpected hit with the tragic loss of leading man John Ritter. |
Terminator Salvation Movie Poster and Action Figure GiveawayContest - May 21, 2009
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This isn't the future your mother warned you about! |
Disney Animation Collection 5: Wind in the WillowsDVD Review - May 20, 2009
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The beloved Kenneth Grahame classic takes center stage in this release of Disney shorts, featuring the voice of Basil Rathbone. Plus, Donald Duck makes his animated debut. |
True Blood - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - May 19, 2009
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This is not your parents' vampire story. But it's one heck of an addicting ride -- once bitten, you'll be back for more. |
William Sanderson: Soft-Spoken Sheriff of True Blood's Bon TempsInterview - May 19, 2009
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William Sanderson may live in the superficial world of Hollywood, but the Memphis, Tennessee native's manners are firmly grounded in the gentility of the south. Now the man whose r�sum� spans from "Blade Runner" to "Lonesome Dove" to Newhart talks with us about his role on the HBO series, True Blood. |
90210, "One Party Can Ruin Your Whole Summer"Television Review - May 18, 2009
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The prom is over; the after-prom has begun. And as one life begins, many more lives begin to fall apart. |
Gossip Girl, "The Goodbye Gossip Girl"Television Review - May 18, 2009
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It's pomp and circumstance, as the gang prepares to graduate. But when Gossip Girl intervenes and crashes the ceremony, Serena vows that the anonymous blogger is going down. But when Gossip Girl strikes back... OMFG! |
The Deen Family Cookbook, signed by Paula DeenContest - May 13, 2009
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The reigning queen of the Food Network delves into the family recipe boxes, resulting in this handsome hardcover edition of some great meals. |
Schwarzenegger Collection DVD GiveawayContest - May 13, 2009
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Four Arnold Schwarzenegger films in one collector's boxed set are up for grabs this week. |
Disney Animation Collection 4: The Tortoise & The HareDVD Review - May 12, 2009
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The subject is fables in this fourth release in the Disney Animation Collection line. |
Animated X-Men Volume 1 & 2 on DVDContest - May 11, 2009
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Get the first 33 episodes of the 1992 animated series on DVD. |
Angels & Demons Cap and Mini-Poster GiveawayContest - May 11, 2009
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Ready to follow Robert Langdon on his next cerebral adventure? We've got your thinking cap ready! |
Galaxy Quest - Deluxe EditionDVD Review - May 7, 2009
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By Grabthar's hammer -- you must obtain this deluxe edition DVD! |
Last Battle of the IcemarkBook Review - May 5, 2009
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Stuart Hill's epic battle trilogy draws to a close, with a few casualties taken along the way. |
FictionBook Review - May 5, 2009
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Fiction has a lot to say, and it takes a heady mind to process just what the message is at times; but that doesn't detract from the fact that, a lot of the time, it's just a heck of a lot of fun to read. |
X-Men - Volume TwoDVD Review - May 5, 2009
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Apocalypse and Mister Sinister both put in villainous appearances in this collection, but their evil is overshadowed by an even greater force for disaster when Jean Grey is resurrected as the all-powerful Phoenix. |
Last Chance HarveyDVD Review - May 5, 2009
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Hoffman and Thompson succeed in filling the viewer with the ennui of their characters' lives, and yet manage to simultaneously hold attention. |
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - May 4, 2009
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Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett dazzle in this enchanting picture about a man born contrary to time. |
Star Trek Mini-Poster and T-ShirtContest - May 4, 2009
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Set a course for this week's contest as one of the most anticipated films of the year debuts. |
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Mini-PosterContest - May 4, 2009
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He's the best there is at what he does -- but what he does isn't pretty. So, bub, are you sure you wanna have a go at winning this poster? SNIKT! |
LookDVD Review - May 3, 2009
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Adam Rifkin's view of the world through the eyes of surveillance cameras is one of a seedy society that engages in depraved acts, solely because it thinks no one can see. |
Kevin J. Anderson: On Enemies, Allies, and Sweeping Sagas of Science FictionInterview - May 1, 2009
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The prolific author of too many novels to list sits down to talk with us about his newest book, Enemies & Allies, as well as about future projects like Terra Incognita. |
The Spirit - 2-Disc Special EditionDVD Review - Apr 28, 2009
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"The Spirit" as a film is something that, I think, can only be appreciated with multiple viewings, and then can only be appreciated in pieces -- it's one of those things where the whole is inexplicably less than the sum of its parts. |
X-Men - Volume OneDVD Review - Apr 28, 2009
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The 1990s X-Men series was nothing if not ambitious as it attempted to recreate many of the classic comic book stories under the constraints of Saturday morning cartoon guidelines. |
Enemies & Allies signed by Kevin J. AndersonContest - Apr 27, 2009
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Superman and Batman square off against each other in this first encounter novel set in the 1950s. |
Hotel for DogsDVD Review - Apr 24, 2009
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Nickelodeon and DreamWorks team up to deliver a family-friendly kids movie about W.C. Fields' proverbial bane of all actors -- children and dogs. |
The Spectacular Spider-Man - Volume FourDVD Review - Apr 24, 2009
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The Sinister Six want Spider-Man's head. The Black Cat wants Spider-Man's heart. And Venom wants Spider-Man's soul. The last four episodes of a very Spidey first season are now on DVD. |
Qualities Wanted in Miss USA: Beauty, Grace, and a Willingness to Betray Her PrinciplesEditorial - Apr 23, 2009
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Notice to Perez Hilton: Don't ask questions to which you don't want to hear the answers. |
Brooke Newton: Gravitating to FameInterview - Apr 22, 2009
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With a quickly expanding resume, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleader is ready to show the world her acting talents, with upcoming appearances on CSI and Glee. |
Bride WarsDVD Review - Apr 21, 2009
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Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway headline this romp highlighting the perils of planning a wedding while not planning your marriage. |
Wolverine and the X-Men: Heroes Return Trilogy DVD GiveawayContest - Apr 20, 2009
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Wolverine must reunite the X-Men to prevent a horrible future in this Marvel animated series. |
Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek for Wii GiveawayContest - Apr 20, 2009
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Keep your Wiits about you and follow Nancy Drew into the frozen Wiild to solve a mystery -- with your Wii. |
Wolverine and the X-Men: Heroes Return TrilogyDVD Review - Apr 17, 2009
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The lone wolf is thrust into an unwanted position of leadership when Wolverine must reunite the X-Men to prevent an apocalyptic future. |
The BurrowersDVD Review - Apr 16, 2009
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The Old West meets fantasy horror in this suspense-filled film from J.T. Petty. |
Ron White: Behavioral ProblemsDVD Review - Apr 15, 2009
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Blue Collar comedian Ron White has never been afraid to go blue with his humor. With "Behavioral Problems," the scotch-swilling standup bypasses blue and lands squarely in indigo territory as he entertains audiences with his new set. |
The Man Who Came BackDVD Review - Apr 14, 2009
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Eric Braeden and Billy Zane headline this film which combines the old west genre with the Charles Bronson school of revenge fantasy. |
Luke Benward, "Let Your Love Out" CD GiveawayContest - Apr 13, 2009
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You've seen him on the Disney Channel. Now hear him in your music player as we give away a copy of Luke Benward's latest EP on CD. |
Disney Animation Collection 1: Mickey and the BeanstalkDVD Review - Apr 10, 2009
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The premiere disc of this new ongoing series from Disney focuses on the company's flagship character, Mickey Mouse, in some classic cartoon shorts. |
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Mystery of the Easter ChipmunksDVD Review - Apr 8, 2009
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Could it be that the Easter Bunny is really a fraud, who stole his glory from the Easter Chipmunk? Alvin's determined to uncover the truth about Easter! |
Disney Animation Collection 2: Three Little PigsDVD Review - Apr 8, 2009
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From the far recesses of the Walt Disney Vaults come these amazing gems of animation on an affordably priced DVD set. |
Disney Animation Collection 3: The Prince & The PauperDVD Review - Apr 8, 2009
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Disney releases a royal assortment of Disney goodies with this third volume from the "Disney Animation Collection." |
Tigger & Pooh and a Musical TooDVD Review - Apr 7, 2009
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Rabbit is a controlling dictator. Tigger revolts and splits the woods. Ideologies conflict! But you could hardly expect Disney to market a DVD called "Tigger and Pooh: Vive La Revoluci�n" now, could you? |
Bedtime StoriesDVD Review - Apr 6, 2009
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Adam Sandler headlines this Disney fantasy venture that doesn't bother explaining itself. |
8 Films to Die For: After Dark Horrorfest III DVD Collection GiveawayContest - Apr 6, 2009
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Lock the doors and turn out the lights -- it's time for another marathon of horror. |
No Country for Old Men Blu-ray GiveawayContest - Apr 6, 2009
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Up for grabs this week is the Oscar-winning film from the Coen brothers, on dazzling high-definition Blu-ray! |
Max Fleischer's Superman: 1941-1942DVD Review - Apr 6, 2009
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Look! Up on the shelves! It's a cartoon! It's a DVD! No -- it's Superman, and it's still some of the best animation ever produced. |
Yes Man (2 Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Apr 4, 2009
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Say "Yes" to this amusing Jim Carrey / Zooey Deschanel comedy from Peyton Reed. |
Marley & MeDVD Review - Apr 3, 2009
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If you're a dog lover, "Marley & Me" is going to move you to tears. If you went expecting anything else, the tears may come from yawning too often. |
Hope & Faith - Season OneDVD Review - Apr 3, 2009
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Two sisters -- one an out of work soap star diva, the other a domestic mom -- find themselves sharing the same roof again. Look out Lucy and Ethel! |
Bedtime for FrancesDVD Review - Apr 1, 2009
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Russell Hoban's kid-lit heroine Frances gets the animated treatment in this hardcover read-along package from HIT Entertainment. |
The Butterfly Effect 3: RevelationsDVD Review - Apr 1, 2009
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The time-travel horror franchise continues with this Lions Gate offering in which an investigation into a murder in the past creates a serial killer in the present. |
90210, "Life's a Drag"Television Review - Mar 31, 2009
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Heavy petting, pocket bananas, and psychotic breakdowns: It's just another day in 90210. |
The Three Stooges Collection - Volume 5 (1946-1948)Contest - Mar 30, 2009
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Larry, Moe, Curly, and Shemp -- They're certainly the funniest guys I know! And this fifth volume of their madcap antics is up for grabs! |
My Little Pony: World's Biggest Tea Party, Live!Contest - Mar 30, 2009
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Easter's just around the corner, and this My Little Pony set would make a great addition to any basket. |
Seven PoundsDVD Review - Mar 30, 2009
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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends," wrote the disciple John. But what about doing the same for complete strangers? |
Various Artists, "Watchmen - Music From the Motion Picture"Music Review - Mar 27, 2009
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If you're a "Watchmen" fan, you're going to want to pick this up. If you're a fan of all kinds of music, you're going to want to pick this up. But if you want your albums to have a mix with at least some form of coherent consistency, this is a good album to pick and choose tracks from but probably won't appeal to you for a beginning-to-end listen. |
Return to WonderlandBook Review - Mar 27, 2009
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If Return to Wonderland were only a horrific reimagining of the original story, it would be a classic failure. But the creators pull things together by taking things a step beyond... |
Quantum of Solace (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Mar 26, 2009
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Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in the continuation of the adventure that began in "Casino Royale." |
Edgar & Ellen Graphic NoveltyBook Review - Mar 25, 2009
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They may look like they'd be right at home with the Addam's Family or J. Evil Scientist, but Edgar and Ellen enter territory frightening to even them -- the comics! |
Transporter 3 (Two-Disc Fully Loaded Edition)DVD Review - Mar 25, 2009
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When a film is 99% car chases and choreographed fight scenes, there's not much room left for plot. |
Max Fleischer's Gulliver's TravelsDVD Review - Mar 25, 2009
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The classic 1939 cartoon feature is beautifully restored on this DVD, but the show itself seems so much longer than the 75 minute playing time. |
"Spectacular!" DVD and Soundtrack GiveawayContest - Mar 23, 2009
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The lucky winner of this week's contest will win both the DVD of this high-energy musical as well as the rockin' soundtrack! |
Twilight Blu-ray GiveawayContest - Mar 23, 2009
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The Stephenie Meyer vampire adventure makes it's Blu-ray debut, and one lucky person will get it for free. |
Gossip Girl, "The Grandfather"Television Review - Mar 23, 2009
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Nate's reunion with his grandfather may alter the course of his life. Meanwhile, the new Blair Waldorf is intent on killing -- OMG! -- the old Blair Waldorf! Can the team of Serena and Chuck save her in time? |
City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments) signed by Cassandra ClareContest - Mar 23, 2009
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The third book of Clare's thrilling trilogy, The Mortal Instruments, releases this week -- and one lucky reader of The-Trades will be adding an autographed hardcover to their library. |
The Spectacular Spider-Man - Volume 3DVD Review - Mar 20, 2009
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The Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus make their animated debut, as the stage is set for the appearance of Venom. |
Bunnytown: Hello Bunnies!DVD Review - Mar 19, 2009
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If Barney gives you hives and Teletubbies makes you twitch, Bunnytown will likely have you checking into a rest home. |
Twilight (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Mar 18, 2009
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As fans eagerly await the midnight release of this DVD, we bring you a pre-release review of what to expect. |
The Nanny - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Mar 18, 2009
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With the third season, The Nanny was well on its stilleto'd feet and running high in the ratings. |
Reaper, "The Sweet Science"Television Review - Mar 17, 2009
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Sam is sent after a professional boxer who only wants to win the championship before returning to Hell. |
Gossip Girl, "The Age of Dissonance"Television Review - Mar 16, 2009
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The CW series returns with the cast finding themselves -- figuratively and literally -- in a school play about a scandalous society. |
Ray Wise: The Devil You KnowInterview - Mar 16, 2009
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Part game show host, part used car salesmen, Wise's Devil makes for a perfectly charming fallen angel on the CW series, Reaper. |
Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter Blu-ray GiveawayContest - Mar 16, 2009
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If you've seen the movie, you've only had half the experience. Now see the animated version of the comic-in-a-comic, "Tales of the Black Freighter," along with Hollis Mason's "Under the Hood" on this Blu-ray release. |
Escape to Witch MountainDVD Review - Mar 16, 2009
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With "Race to Witch Mountain" currently dominating the box office, Disney would like to direct your attention to the original, now on DVD. |
The Spectacular Spider-Man - Volume TwoDVD Review - Mar 13, 2009
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Peter Parker faces the Shocker, the Sandman and the Rhino in these three episodes from the hit series. But these threats don't hold a candle to football tryouts and trying to get an impossible date for the prom. |
Primal Fear - Hard Evidence EditionDVD Review - Mar 13, 2009
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A classic of the twist-ending genre, "Primal Fear" set Edward Norton on the path to stardom, and gave him some practice for his future role in "Incredible Hulk." |
Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter & Under the HoodDVD Review - Mar 12, 2009
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For the absolute hardcore Watchmen fan, this is the DVD to complete your experience. |
D23 Makes Bingo for Hardcore Disney FansEditorial - Mar 11, 2009
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We all know who's the leader of the club -- but the club just got a whole lot bigger (and a whole lot more corporate). |
17 Kids and CountingDVD Review - Mar 10, 2009
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The TLC series about Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar -- and their seventeen kids (and one on the way) -- is collected onto this two-disc set. |
Night of the Living Lawn OrnamentsBook Review - Mar 9, 2009
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Arlie and Ty discover a lost amulet that brings inanimate statues to life. But how do they reverse the process before the town is overrun by garden gnomes and pink flamingos? |
Race to Witch Mountain Poster + DVDs GiveawayContest - Mar 9, 2009
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Duane Johnson headlines this Disney reimagining of a classic science fiction family adventure. |
Wildfire - Season Three DVD GiveawayContest - Mar 9, 2009
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The third season of this ABC Family favorite is collected on DVD, and The-Trades is going to give it away to one lucky winner. |
WatchmenMovie Review - Mar 7, 2009
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Who are the Watchmen? Even fans of the original graphic novel may be asking themselves this question as they walk out from Zach Snyder's vision. |
Tales from the Darkside - The First SeasonDVD Review - Mar 6, 2009
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The dark side is always there, waiting for us to enter -- waiting to enter us! And now it can enter your DVD library. |
The Mighty B!: We Got the BeeDVD Review - Mar 5, 2009
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Amy Poehler provides the voice for this spunky little girl who powers through surreal (and sometimes gross) situations with bold aplomb. |
Enemies & AlliesBook Review - Mar 5, 2009
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The Dark Knight meets the Man of Steel in a 1950s Cold War setting, reimagined by Kevin J. Anderson. |
Beverly Hills ChihuahuaDVD Review - Mar 4, 2009
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All bark and no bite, this is one Disney dog show that should have gone straight to DVD. |
Reaper, "Episode 201: Episode IV, A New Hope"Television Review - Mar 3, 2009
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Sam is given an impossible assignment, but learns a secret that may turn the tables on the Devil. Plus, Sock falls in love with his... sister? |
City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments, Book 3)Book Review - Mar 2, 2009
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Losing no momentum from the ending of City of Ashes, City of Glass opens up full throttle and gets faster and more thrilling with the passing of each chapter. |
VOTA Debut CD GiveawayContest - Mar 2, 2009
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"Hard to Believe" we're giving this album away to a lucky winner this week -- but we are! |
Planet Saturday Comics, Volume 1Book Review - Feb 26, 2009
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The adult character might very easily be viewed as the man Bill Watterson's Calvin might have grown up to become. |
Wonder Woman 2009 (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Feb 25, 2009
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The amazing Amazon defies this reviewer's expectations with an updated origin, engaging and reimagined characters, and violently bloody slugfests. |
The Partridge Family - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Feb 25, 2009
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The fourth and final season introduces young Rick Segall as a new singing character, as David Cassidy prepared to bow out. |
Watchmen Mini-Poster CollectionContest - Feb 23, 2009
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Everyone is watching the Watchmen. And as the hype continues to build, The-Trades offers this set of six mini-posters featuring the principle players. |
Watchmen: The Complete Motion ComicDVD Review - Feb 23, 2009
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A few steps better than 1960s Marvel Comics animation, and a bit more than an audio book, this uniquely presented version of the iconic Watchmen graphic novel is nonetheless compelling, and a must-see treat for fans of the series. |
Body of Lies DVD GiveawayContest - Feb 16, 2009
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe star in this week's DVD giveaway. |
Coraline PVC Figure SetContest - Feb 16, 2009
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Up for grabs this week is a boxed set of Coraline PVC figures modeled after the characters in the hit Henry Seilig film. |
Bewitched - The Complete Seventh SeasonDVD Review - Feb 13, 2009
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The penultimate season of the show flexed the writers' creativity, as a set fire forced several episodes to be filmed on location elsewhere -- and where better than Salem for a show about a witch? |
Christopher Titus: Love is EvolDVD Review - Feb 13, 2009
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It's Valentine's Day -- when we celebrate the beheading of a man who performed illegal marriages. |
Madagascar: Escape 2 AfricaDVD Review - Feb 13, 2009
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The animals of Madagascar are back -- or partly back -- as their efforts to return to New York land them in the plains of Africa. |
W.DVD Review - Feb 12, 2009
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Oliver Stone's vision of President George W. Bush presents a picture of a man conflicted by family and destiny. |
The Last Detective: Complete CollectionDVD Review - Feb 11, 2009
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Peter Davison stars as Dangerous Davies, a police constable who can't catch a break. |
'til Death - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Feb 9, 2009
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Maybe everybody loves Raymond, but there's no shortage of love for Brad Garrett. |
The Gene GenerationDVD Review - Feb 9, 2009
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As a silent screensaver, "The Gene Generation" looks cool. Just don't try to actually watch the thing. |
Last Battle for the Icemark (UK Edition) Book GiveawayContest - Feb 9, 2009
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Why wait until April for the US release when you can win a copy of the UK version and get a head start on the adventure? |
Coraline Shwag-tastic GiveawayContest - Feb 9, 2009
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We've got more than just a poster to satisfy your movie collectible addiction. |
VeggieTales: Abe and the Amazing PromiseDVD Review - Feb 7, 2009
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Holy Zionist Zucchini! The VeggieTales folks are back with the story of Abraham. |
Space BuddiesDVD Review - Feb 6, 2009
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A private space agency plans to launch a spaceship to the moon. It's unmanned, but -- by accident -- not unpupped. |
Phineas and Ferb, Volume 2: The Daze of SummerDVD Review - Feb 5, 2009
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I know I'm not the target demographic for this Disney Channel cartoon series, but I don't care: Phineas and Ferb make me pee my pants laughing. |
Princess: A Modern FairytaleDVD Review - Feb 4, 2009
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No one's going to be "Enchanted" with "Princess." For my money, I'd much rather see a decent treatment of Bill Willingham's Fables or Brandon Mull's Fablehaven, both of which handle the theme of myths living among modern people far more deftly. |
Commander X Descends on New York Comic ConEditorial - Feb 3, 2009
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Mego fans rejoice! There's a new hero coming to the NYCC, and he's tailor-made for fans of the 1970s action figure line. |
Leverage, "The Juror #6 Job"Television Review - Feb 3, 2009
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While a step away from the usual caper adventure, this lighter-toned episode of Leverage has some fun with the anti-social nature of Parker as well as the conventions of an anti-Leverage group playing "Runaway Jury." |
Oliver and Company (20th Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - Feb 3, 2009
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Charles Dickens gets short shrift in this diluted Disney tale about a lost kitten gone to the dogs. |
Who Watches the Watchmen - Poster Giveaway #2Contest - Feb 2, 2009
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"Justice is coming to all of us. No matter what we do." |
Vicky Cristina Barcelona DVD and Spanish-English Dictionary GiveawayContest - Feb 2, 2009
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Up for grabs is the newly-released DVD and a pocket dictionary stamped with the film logo. |
Zack and Miri Make a PornoDVD Review - Feb 2, 2009
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Kevin Smith directs his lewdest and crudest film to date, a romantic comedy that finds Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks falling in love on the set of a homemade porn flick. |
The All New Super Friends Hour: Season One, Volume TwoDVD Review - Feb 2, 2009
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"Wonder Twin powers -- Activate!" Come back to the seventies, super heroes, and schmaltzy nostalgia with this two-disc collection of Saturday morning fun. |
Adver Bowl XLIII: Have a Coke and a Victory!Television Analysis - Feb 1, 2009
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With the failing economy and the sale of perennial heavy hitter Anheuser-Busch, what can we expect from this year's Super Bowl ads? |
Reba - Season FiveDVD Review - Jan 30, 2009
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The fifth season of the eponymous sitcom starring country music legend Reba McEntire comes to DVD, without any commentary or bonus features. |
AmusementDVD Review - Jan 29, 2009
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What this slasher flick lacks in plot consistency it makes up for in pacing and mood, as horror-fans are introduced to a new sadistic killer -- The Laugh. |
FireproofDVD Review - Jan 26, 2009
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Kirk Cameron stars as a fireman struggling to reconcile with his wife as he undertakes a forty-day dare to renew his relationship and apply the fireman's code to marriage: Never leave your partner behind. |
Who Watches the Watchmen - Poster Giveaway #1Contest - Jan 26, 2009
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"This city is afraid of me. I've seen it's true face." |
Out of This World Space Buddies DVD and Plushies GiveawayContest - Jan 26, 2009
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Disney's precocious pups prepare to blast off into their next adventure, and we've got the goods to put one lucky fan in orbit! |
Hulk vs. Two-Disc Special Edition DVD GiveawayContest - Jan 26, 2009
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Marvel's gamma-powered gargantuan powerhouse battles Wolverine and Thor in this pair of brand-new animated adventures! |
Trust Me, "Pilot: Before and After"Television Review - Jan 26, 2009
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TNT's new dramedy series looks at office politics inside a Chicago ad agency. |
Steve Richard, "Steve Richard"Music Review - Jan 26, 2009
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Give this one a pick-and-choose listen, and wait to see how Richard evolves before passing a final judgment -- but with this album alone, he's walking a fine line dividing big time Nashville stardom and small-town carnival beer-garden concerts. |
Teddy Bears and Ruby Rule at O'Fallon Library Tea PartyEditorial - Jan 23, 2009
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January was Teddy Bear Month for the library, and a special tea party saw one lucky attendee win a signed copy of Tea for Ruby. |
Oscar Wild Card Predictions for 81st Academy AwardsEditorial - Jan 22, 2009
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It'll be bright lights for a Dark Knight this year in Hollywood, but the ceremony will get "curiouser and curiouser" according to our crystal ball. |
Unsettled: The Problem of Loving IsraelBook Review - Jan 21, 2009
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While it's far from a college course on Middle Eastern studies, it's an education that's a far sight more than what the average American possesses in regards to Israel and the past and present conflicts that plague the region. |
Tripping the Rift - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Jan 21, 2009
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The crew of Bob return for more sex, drugs and sex in this raunchy animated comedy series. |
Leverage, "The Mile High Job"Television Review - Jan 20, 2009
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Danger at twenty-thousand feet plus an insightful skewering of office politics make "The Mile High Job" one of the more enjoyable episodes of TNT's fun caper series. |
Share Amelia Rules! With a Friend Book GiveawayContest - Jan 19, 2009
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Jimmy Gownley knows that Amelia Rules -- and you will too if you win these copies of When the Past is a Present. |
Swing Vote DVD GiveawayContest - Jan 19, 2009
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Celebrate Inauguration Week with this political comedy from Touchstone. |
Boogeyman 3DVD Review - Jan 19, 2009
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There are enough bad horror-slasher pictures out there to provide you with enough excuses for not picking this Boogey. |
Repo! The Genetic OperaDVD Review - Jan 19, 2009
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If "Rocky Horror" and "Tommy" went on a date in "Dark City" to see "Blade Runner," and then spent the whole time making out in the back row of the theater, "Repo! The Genetic Opera" could be the result. |
Swing VoteDVD Review - Jan 13, 2009
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In the American voting process, one man can make a difference. The problem is, he doesn't even know who's running. |
Disaster Movie (Unrated Widescreen)DVD Review - Jan 13, 2009
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Disaster Movie: A movie disaster. |
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The ChipettesDVD Review - Jan 12, 2009
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The female analogs to Alvin and the Chipmunks are set to appear in the upcoming live-action "squeakuel." To reintroduce audiences, Paramount releases this limited set of cartoons featuring appearance by Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor on the 1980s series, Alvin and the Chipmunks. |
Inkheart Poster and Signed Books GiveawayContest - Jan 12, 2009
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Win this Inkheart movie poster -- and all three books of the Inkheart series in hardcover, signed by author Cornelia Funke. |
Kyle XY - Season Two DVD GiveawayContest - Jan 12, 2009
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ABC Family's sci-fi teen drama, Kyle XY, offers up its second season, with an ever-twisting plot and a new addition: Jessi XX. |
Kyle XY - The Complete Second Season - RevelationsDVD Review - Jan 11, 2009
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Introducing Jessi XX: she's smarter, faster, stronger -- and deadlier than Kyle. But is she, in fact, evil? |
Secret Diary of a Call Girl - Season OneDVD Review - Jan 7, 2009
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If you're tuning in to Secret Diary of a Call Girl hoping for some after-hours Showtime titillation, you may find yourself a bit disappointed. |
New Year's Resolution Fitness DVD Pack GiveawayContest - Jan 5, 2009
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So you made yourself a promise to trim that gut and shed those pounds? We've got six DVDs here to help you achieve that goal. |
The Joy of Spooking - Book One: Fiendish DeedsBook Review - Jan 2, 2009
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The face of Pollyanna, the soul of Wednesday Addams, Joy Wells is a study in contrasts, and the type of guileless heroine that children's lit begs for. |
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea [Special Edition]DVD Review - Dec 29, 2008
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Meet Ariel's daughter, Melody, in this seagull... er... sequel to the Disney classic. |
The Spirit - Double Poster GiveawayContest - Dec 29, 2008
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Frank Miller's version of Will Eisner's "The Spirit" is currently in theaters, and we've got two cool posters to help you get into the 'spirit' of things. |
Straight No Chaser, "Holiday Spirits"Music Review - Dec 24, 2008
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This a capella group from Indiana University has a bona fide hit on their hands -- and a success story that beggars belief. |
Leverage, "The Miracle Job"Television Review - Dec 23, 2008
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When St. Nicholas's Church is threatened by a greedy real estate developer, the Leverage team is called in to pull off a miracle. |
Far From YouBook Review - Dec 23, 2008
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When Alice becomes stranded in a blizzard with her stepmother and newborn half-sister, survival puts teenaged angst and depression on hold. |
Amy Grant, "Lead Me On" 20th Anniversary Edition 2-CD GiveawayContest - Dec 22, 2008
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This 2 CD 20th Anniversary Edition features previously unreleased live recordings from the sold-out 1989 Lead Me On tour. |
The Women - DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 22, 2008
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Meg Ryan, Annette Benning, Jada Pinkett Smith, Debra Messing, Candice Bergen and Eva Mendes star in this week's prize giveaway! |
Eagle Eye (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Dec 22, 2008
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Two ordinary citizens are sent on the chase of their lives as they submit to a mysterious and seemingly omnipresent caller's extortion demands. |
Horton Hears a Who! (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy) (2008)DVD Review - Dec 19, 2008
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He's an elephant, faithful, one hundred percent! But is he hearing things when he claims there are tiny people living on a speck on a flower? |
The Tales of Beedle the BardBook Review - Dec 19, 2008
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J.K. Rowling returns with just enough of that old Potter feeling to take the edge off for those suffering withdrawals -- and benefits a great charity at the same time! |
A Charlie Brown Christmas (Remastered Deluxe Edition)DVD Review - Dec 18, 2008
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One of the hallmarks of my childhood was watching all the various Peanuts holiday specials with my grandfather on his "big screen" (32 inch) console black and white television. |
Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney MarshDVD Review - Dec 18, 2008
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Patrick McGoohan plays Dr. Christopher Syn, a modest man of the cloth who nightly dons the mask of the Scarecrow to battle King George's oppressive taxes. |
BarlowGirl, "Home For Christmas"Music Review - Dec 18, 2008
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Bring BarlowGirl home for Christmas to your family, and enjoy these songs that encapsulate the spirit of the holidays. |
The First Escape: The Dopple Ganger ChroniclesBook Review - Dec 17, 2008
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Part text novel, part graphic novel, this invention of G.P. Taylor lacks a certain something to truly take advantage of the mixed form. |
Leverage, "The Two-Horse Job"Television Review - Dec 16, 2008
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The team enters the high-stakes world of horse racing and breeding to vindicate a trainer's reputation. |
Last Christmas: The Private PrequelBook Review - Dec 16, 2008
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Jump back one year in the Private book series and discover the truth behind the secrets that set the intrigue in motion. |
Share a Friend With Owly Book GiveawayContest - Dec 15, 2008
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Up for grabs this week is a pair of "Owly: Tiny Tales" graphic novels from Top Shelf -- just the thing for you and a friend to share this holiday season. |
Alice (Neco z Alenky)DVD Review - Dec 13, 2008
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What Svankmajer accomplishes with stop motion animation and marionettes is nothing short of astounding. Despite the hypnotically disturbing and stomach-flopping imagery and anxiety-inducing sound effects, the overall achievement is wholly extraordinary. |
A Christmas Story - Ultimate Collector's EditionDVD Review - Dec 12, 2008
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One boy's quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas presents -- a Daisy Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle -- tops The-Trades' list of Christmas Movies for Guys. |
The Top Ten Christmas Movies for GuysEditorial - Dec 11, 2008
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Before you get suckered into another night of "Fa la la la Lifetime" or "25 Days of Christmas," you might want to suggest one of these Christmas films that celebrate the season without sucking all the testosterone out of you. |
Snow Valley Heroes: A Christmas TaleBook Review - Dec 11, 2008
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The third installment of Robert J. McCarty's "Planet of the Dogs" series finds Christmas in trouble. Can the gentle ways of the dogs turn the King of the North toward goodness and save the holidays? |
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (Three-Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Dec 10, 2008
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The second installment of C.S. Lewis's classic fantasy series comes to DVD. |
The Dark Knight (Two-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Dec 8, 2008
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The Dark Knight comes to DVD, just in time for the holidays, and a month before it's second theatrical (pre-Oscar) run. |
Comic Books UnboundDVD Review - Dec 8, 2008
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This anemic look at the history of the translation of comic books to the big screen could have been so much more. |
The Librarian - Curse of the Judas ChaliceTelevision Review - Dec 6, 2008
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Indiana Jones has nothing to worry about from this derivative adventure, despite good performances from Noah Wyle, Jane Curtin, Bob Newhart, and Stana Katic. |
Expelled: No Intelligence AllowedDVD Review - Dec 5, 2008
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Is freedom of inquiry being squelched within the scientific community? Ben Stein thinks so. |
Leverage, "Pilot - The Nigerian Job"Television Review - Dec 5, 2008
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"Oceans Eleven: The Series" is the best description for this action and intrigue adrenaline rush from TNT. |
Owly Volume 5: Tiny TalesBook Review - Dec 4, 2008
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Runton gets what makes the comics medium work, and it shows. |
Alvin and the Chipmunks, "Undeniable"Music Review - Dec 3, 2008
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When one talks about the music industry giants and the longevity of their careers, the conversation almost immediately settles upon names like the Rolling Stones or the Eagles. However, one cannot have such a conversation about such giants without paying respect to the six-time Grammy-winning group, Alvin and the Chipmunks. |
City of the Dead (The Haunting of Derek Stone, Book 1)Book Review - Dec 3, 2008
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Derek's brother and father are killed in a train wreck. Two weeks later, his brother returns -- but who is he, really? |
Bone: Crown of HornsBook Review - Dec 3, 2008
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With Crown of Horns, the Bone saga takes its darkest turn yet. |
The Indigo King: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 3Book Review - Dec 2, 2008
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Owen weaves together disparate continuities and fables, grafting one to the other in a seamless fashion until it must be believed that there is, after all, only one great mythology. |
UFC Classics Collection, Volumes 5 - 8 plus "Confessions of a Pit Fighter" DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 1, 2008
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'Tis the season to throw down, and we've got the blood-and-adrenaline charged action right here at The-Trades! |
"Twilight" at Twilight: It Pays To Know All the Wrong PeopleEditorial - Nov 30, 2008
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When Twilight Comics asked contestants to list all the movie vampires they knew, who would have suspected a winning list of over two hundred names? |
"Tea for Ruby" Signed by Duchess of York Sarah FergusonContest - Nov 24, 2008
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We're giving one lucky reader the royal treatment this week with this autographed children's book. |
Hancock (Two-Disc Unrated Edition)DVD Review - Nov 24, 2008
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A superman walks the earth. He has super strength, can fly, and is impervious to everything except the effects of whiskey. |
Beer for My HorsesDVD Review - Nov 23, 2008
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Toby Keith and Rodney Carrington team up in this good-ol-boy action comedy that only half-way succeeds. |
Fred ClausDVD Review - Nov 21, 2008
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A few comedic moments mixed with sentiment and a requisite happy ending do not a great movie make, and ultimately "Fred Claus" fails to consistently entertain. |
Garden PartyDVD Review - Nov 19, 2008
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If you're looking for a movie that has sympathetic protagonists, a linear plot, and a sense of closure, "Garden Party" is a film gone fallow. |
Bolt Poster GiveawayContest - Nov 17, 2008
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The latest Disney project tells the story of a really super dog. |
The Christmas Toy MovieDVD Review - Nov 17, 2008
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The toys come alive, and they fear the new gift, an outer space warrior, might become the new favorite. Sound a little familiar? Before you think so, realize that this film predates a certain Pixar toy story. |
Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Nov 14, 2008
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On the face of things, WALL-E is a cute little robot, making humorous little discoveries as his nervous personality is made manifest to the audience through the performance of his day-to-day activities. |
The Bill Engvall Show: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasTelevision Review - Nov 14, 2008
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TBS and Bill Engvall start the Christmas viewing season with back-to-back episodes of the blue collar comedian's sitcom. |
"America's Next Astronaut" Nets Teen Autographed "The Hunger Games"Editorial - Nov 13, 2008
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Young patrons of the O'Fallon Library were asked to pitch a reality series to vie for a signed copy of Suzanne Collins' NYT bestseller. |
So... ButtonsComic Book Review - Nov 13, 2008
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Any single "So... Buttons" strip will give you something to ponder. To that end, I recommend reading them one at a time, with space between to fully appreciate the ideas each one will spark. |
Shrek the HallsDVD Review - Nov 12, 2008
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"Smelly Christmas to all, and to all a gross night!" is the theme of this short feature accompanied by recycled Dreamworks bonus features. |
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (3 Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Nov 11, 2008
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Guillermo del Toro returns with a Hellboy sequel that surpasses the previous movie. |
Reaper: Season OneDVD Review - Nov 10, 2008
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Bret Harrison and Ray Wise deliver up one hell of a great performance in this Brimstone meets "Ghostbusters" by way of "Clerks" comedy/action series. |
Twilight Prize PackContest - Nov 10, 2008
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Bella loves Edward, Edward loves Bella, and you are going to love the shwag in this week's drawing! |
Little Tikes LandDVD Review - Nov 6, 2008
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The Little Tikes are two preschool next-door neighbors, Lilly Tikes and LT Garcia, who have backyard adventures fueled by their imaginations. |
Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider's Guide to the World of UgliesBook Review - Nov 5, 2008
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When I first saw that Scott Westerfeld was releasing Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider's Guide to the World of Uglies, I have to admit that I experienced a pang of disappointment... |
The Flintstones: The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Nov 4, 2008
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Yabba dabba... dang, this is a nice, appealing, and oh-so-large collection! Flintstone fanatics will want this sight-unseen, but DVD collectors should consider storage requirements. |
Get Smart (Two-Disc Special Edition) [2008]DVD Review - Nov 3, 2008
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Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway headline this big screen remake of the classic Don Adams television sitcom. |
The 4400 - The Complete Series DVD GiveawayContest - Nov 3, 2008
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Before there were heroes, there were the 4400. |
Madagascar 2 Prize PackContest - Nov 3, 2008
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Our favorite zoo escapees are still lost, but ready for another adventure -- and we've got the really cool swag to get you excited about it! |
InkdeathBook Review - Nov 3, 2008
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Cornelia Funke puts the final wraps on what may be the most definitive fantasy series of the decade. |
Doctor All-Knowing: A Folk Tale from the Brothers GrimmBook Review - Oct 29, 2008
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A comedy of errors and misunderstanding ensue when a rich man hires an untrained doctor to deduce who is stealing his money. |
Tinker BellDVD Review - Oct 28, 2008
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Disney's pixie gets her own feature film -- and a voice -- in this direct-to-DVD offering with CGI animation. |
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)DVD Review - Oct 28, 2008
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Suspend your disbelief at the door and enjoy the ride in this action adventure with a light heart. |
NewsRadio - The Complete Series DVD GiveawayContest - Oct 27, 2008
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Tune back in to WNYX and relive the comedy starring Dave Foley, Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Maura Tierney, and the never-forgotten Phil Hartman. |
Stylista - Episode 01: Ugly Betty Meets The ApprenticeA Dose of Reality - Oct 22, 2008
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Eleven hopefuls vie for a job at Elle, but first must eliminate each other in competitions and confrontations -- among them, "Beauty and the Bitch." |
On a Scary Scary Night (Can You See What I See?)Book Review - Oct 21, 2008
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The outstanding picture hunting book series (and bane of farsighted parents everywhere) has a new installment that's just perfect for Halloween. |
The Incredible Hulk - (Three-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Oct 21, 2008
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Even lukewarm fans like myself will find themselves caught up in the story, effects, and all-out action of Louis Leterrier's "Incredible Hulk." |
High School Musical 3 Poster GiveawayContest - Oct 20, 2008
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It's Senior Year for Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Chad, Taylor and Ryan -- but does that mean the end of the High School Musical franchise? Surely not! |
What Are Clouds Made Of? And Other Questions About The World Around UsBook Review - Oct 20, 2008
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Kids can sometimes ask the hardest questions about things that grownups take for granted. Get this book before your child exposes your lack of knowledge! |
The Baby-Sitters Club: Claudia and Mean JanineBook Review - Oct 18, 2008
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Ann M. Martin and Raina Telgemeier deliver a winner in this graphic novel adaptation from the perennially popular series for girls. |
According to Jim - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Oct 17, 2008
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Jim Belushi and Courtney Thorne-Smith headline this ABC family comedy that strikes close to home for mainstream American viewers. |
The Legend of SasquatchDVD Review - Oct 17, 2008
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This G-rated flick with its overly-simple animation and insipid storyline will be a challenge for parents to sit through. Fortunately, it's tame enough to walk away and leave playing while your kids are alone in the room. |
Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Season 1DVD Review - Oct 14, 2008
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At first blush, Keeping Up With The Kardashians has that whole puffy heiressy feel about it. |
The Partridge Family: The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Oct 14, 2008
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C'mon, get happy with the swinging Partridge Family, televisions first family of mellow melodies! |
Ghost House Underground DVD Set GiveawayContest - Oct 13, 2008
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Just in time for Halloween come these eight chilling tales presented by the makers of "30 Days of Night" and "The Grudge." |
The Boy Who Went ApeBook Review - Oct 10, 2008
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When a kid and a chimp get switched during a class field trip, things start to get very wild. |
Presidential Material: Barack ObamaComic Book Review - Oct 8, 2008
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IDW presents a flip-book in comic book format that details the history of both major party candidates running for U.S. President. |
Presidential Material: John McCainComic Book Review - Oct 8, 2008
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Andy Helfer and Stephen Thompson have a tough job condensing so much history into a digestible comic format. |
Sleeping Beauty (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)DVD Review - Oct 7, 2008
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You know the story -- perhaps you heard it once upon a dream? Now relive the Disney classic, beautifully restored in color and scope with this 50th anniversary edition. |
Haunted Hike (Elliot's Park)Book Review - Oct 7, 2008
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It's Halloween in Elliot's Park, and the Squirrel Scouts are preparing for their annual haunted hike. But is this hike more haunted than usual, when Daisy claims to see a ghost? |
Soul Music (from Terry Pratchett's Discworld Collection)DVD Review - Oct 7, 2008
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When an aspiring young musician literally sells his soul for rock and roll, the entire flat world sits up and takes notice -- including Death's granddaughter, who fills in for her vacationing grandsire. |
The Houdini BoxBook Review - Oct 6, 2008
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Brian Selznick tells a charming tale of a young boy's meeting with his idol -- Harry Houdini -- and the magic that ensued. |
Paula Deen's My First CookbookBook Review - Oct 6, 2008
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What sets this book apart from other recipe books for young readers is the complexity of some of the items. This is not a step-by-step guide for making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or cheese crackers with little pimento faces on them. |
Quark - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Oct 4, 2008
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Scouring the universe for garbage -- literally -- this Buck Henry science fiction creation had a short television lifespan, but is now seeing a resurrection on DVD. |
DC Universe: Decisions #2, "The Great Debate"Comic Book Review - Oct 3, 2008
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DC Comics touches upon an interesting and taboo subject for superheroes: who do they support in politics? |
Mandisa, "It's Christmas"Music Review - Oct 3, 2008
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Featuring duets with Matthew West and Michael W. Smith, the American Idol delivers up a Christmas album that's full of rhythm and soul. |
The Ex-List - "Pilot"Television Review - Oct 2, 2008
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If you enjoyed Sex & the City and don't mind the occasional "American Pie" raunchy style of comedy (tamed down to a Prime Time level), then The Ex-List may be the kind of romantic comedy for you. |
Speed Racer: The Next Generation - The Fast TrackDVD Review - Oct 2, 2008
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The adventures of the son of Speed Racer continue, as he and his friends race the Mach 6 on virtual tracks at the Racing Academy. |
Sara Groves, "O Holy Night"Music Review - Oct 2, 2008
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From start to finish, O Holy Night is consistent in delivery, quality, tone and mood. Light a fire, cuddle up on the couch, turn down all the lights (except the ones twinkling on the tree, of course!) and let this one wash over you. It's a Christmas experience to be cherished. |
March On!: The Day My Brother Martin Changed the WorldBook Review - Oct 1, 2008
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Dr. Christine King Farris, a professor at Spelman College in Atlanta, has a reason to be proud of her family's legacy. |
Tori Amos, "Live at Montreux 1991 & 1992"DVD Review - Sep 30, 2008
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Over fifteen years later, we're still feeling the aftershocks of those "Little Earthquakes" of Tori Amos. Now go back in time to catch the artist at the cusp of her discovery. |
Boogie KnightsBook Review - Sep 30, 2008
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In a dark and musty castle, a little boy prince is awakened by the noise of a real monster of a party. |
Amy Grant, "The Christmas Collection"Music Review - Sep 29, 2008
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Overall, there are plenty of songs on this disc worth putting into your holiday rotation. As an album in toto, however, it's unremarkable and mostly without risks on the part of the artist. |
Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane - Season One DVD GiveawayContest - Sep 29, 2008
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Meet the mother of all moguls! |
Smallville - The Complete Seventh SeasonDVD Review - Sep 26, 2008
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There's a hot new Kryptonian in Smallville these days -- and she can fly! Plus, just how bad is security at the Luthor mansion? |
Tea for RubyBook Review - Sep 23, 2008
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Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, continues her string of delicately charming children's books with Tea for Ruby, a fun romp through little Ruby's topsy-turvy childhood world that doubles as an instructional guide to good manners. |
Schoolhouse Rock! The Election CollectionDVD Review - Sep 23, 2008
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While you can get all of the Schoolhouse Rock songs in one ultimate edition, Disney has managed to repackage selected shorts into various theme-related editions. Witness "The Election Collection," timed to take advantage of the impending season of government contests. |
The Mentalist - "Pilot"Television Review - Sep 22, 2008
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Simon Baker charms in this police drama with a unique hook. Move over, House, there's another tortured hero in town. |
Goosebumps DVD Trilogy of Terror!Contest - Sep 22, 2008
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Just in time for Halloween, we have three new Goosebumps DVDs to scare up some fun! |
Too Many ToysBook Review - Sep 20, 2008
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Too many toys? But that's impossible! How can Spencer's mom expect him to pick any to get rid of? |
WaterDVD Review - Sep 19, 2008
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Moses parted it. Peter walked on it. Jesus turned it into wine. But did the water itself somehow participate in the processes? And could you bottle it? |
What a Trip!Book Review - Sep 19, 2008
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When Mel trips over a rock, he falls headfirst into an alternate dimension where everything is pointy. But who's going to believe him? |
A Giant Problem: Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, Book TwoBook Review - Sep 17, 2008
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The giants are waking up, leaving a path of destruction in their wake. Only Nick and Laurie know, and it's up to them to come up with a plan to get rid of the creatures... but at what cost? |
The Hinky-PinkBook Review - Sep 17, 2008
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"Dear oh dear!" cried Mag. "I dare say you've got yourself a Hinky-Pink! The dress will never be done in time for the ball! Not with a Hinky-Pink!" |
Darkside: LifebloodBook Review - Sep 16, 2008
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Tom Becker's series of honorable and (mostly) dishonorable rogues and villains is a delight of imagination, keenly realized and developed. |
Dexter - The Second SeasonDVD Review - Sep 15, 2008
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Dexter tries -- literally and figuratively -- to "find himself" this season when the discovery of his dumping ground puts the Miami Metro on the hunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher. |
Speed RacerDVD Review - Sep 15, 2008
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With an overdependence on flash and style, and language that the original Speed would never use, this Wachowski brothers effort is a pretty to look at but otherwised botched live action adaptation of a classic cartoon series. |
IdenticalBook Review - Sep 15, 2008
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How to describe the Gardella family? "Effed up" doesn't even begin to cover it, in this newest offering from Ellen Hopkins that's guaranteed to get under your skin. |
Gossip Girl, "The Dark Night"Television Review - Sep 15, 2008
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Where were you when the lights went out at B's little back-to-school party? |
Will & Grace - The Final Season DVD GiveawayContest - Sep 15, 2008
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Catch the final bow of this hit television comedy. |
"Burn After Reading" Poster SetContest - Sep 15, 2008
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To celebrate the release of the newest Coen Brothers' film, we have five unique theater posters. |
The Twilight Zone: Walking DistanceBook Review - Sep 12, 2008
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Mark Kneece has more than succeeded in adapting The Twilight Zone with reverence, and one hopes that this new lease on life will introduce another generation of readers to Serling's genius. |
Did Dan Just Lose the Big Brother 10 Half-Million?Television Analysis - Sep 12, 2008
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No one can read the jury members' minds -- but we can have fun trying as we play morning quarterback with this season's near-culmination. |
Various Artists, "Bones - Original Television Soundtrack"Music Review - Sep 11, 2008
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For the most part, the album is comprised of unique songs, competently performed, each one able to be enjoyed on its own. However, the overall impact is too haunting and too depressing -- which is ironic, because I get the exact opposite feeling when I watch the characters of the show solve exciting and seemingly insoluble cases. |
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie BrownDVD Review - Sep 10, 2008
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The nostalgia of the holiday season just can't happen without the Peanuts gang special! |
33Miles, "One Life"Music Review - Sep 10, 2008
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If you could get Ozark hickory smoke in three-part harmony, it might sound a lot like 33 Miles. |
Privileged, "Pilot"Television Review - Sep 9, 2008
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Joanna Garcia and Anne Archer headline this CW dramedy about a Yale journalism graduate working to tutor two spoiled rich girls in Palm Springs. |
Gossip Girl, "Never Been Marcused"Television Review - Sep 8, 2008
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OMFG! You do not want to miss the confrontation when bitch meets bitch on tonight's Gossip Girl! |
"Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow" DVD GiveawayContest - Sep 8, 2008
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Marvel strikes out into new territory with all new characters in this direct-to-DVD animated adventure! |
Living Dead GirlBook Review - Sep 5, 2008
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Ray is an uncommon animal. Genus: pedophile. Species: girl-lover. Common nomenclature: monster. Author Elizabeth Scott has done her homework on this one. |
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11 - Episode 01: They're Fierce. They're Fabulous. But They Aren't All Female!A Dose of Reality - Sep 3, 2008
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There's a new gaggle of would-be top models vying for Tyra & Co.'s attention, but one of them has a little something extra that none of the others have. |
RevealersBook Review - Sep 2, 2008
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Amanda Marrone does for teenaged witches what Stephanie Meyer has done for vampires. |
My Friends Tigger & Pooh - Hundred Acre Wood HauntDVD Review - Sep 2, 2008
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Pooh, Tigger, Darby and the whole Hundred Acre Wood gang come together for some fun fall festivities. |
The Little Mermaid - Ariel's BeginningDVD Review - Sep 2, 2008
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Jodi Benson returns to voice the character she made famous in "The Little Mermaid" in this prequel to the Disney classic. |
Gossip Girl, "Summer, Kind of Wonderful"Television Review - Sep 1, 2008
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Spotted on CW after a long hot summer: the juicy return of GG. You know you love her. XOXO. |
The Forbidden Kingdom - 2-Disc Special Edition DVD with Digital CopyContest - Sep 1, 2008
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Jet Li and Jackie Chan team up in this martial arts extravaganza! |
The Big Bang Theory - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 29, 2008
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Leonard is from Mars, Penny is from Venus and Sheldon is more alien than either in this geek comedy from Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady. |
Raising the Bar (Series Debut)Television Review - Aug 29, 2008
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TNT teams up with television super-scribe Steven Bochco to produce this legal procedural drama that carries a little too much of the quirky scent of Boston Legal and Ally McBeal to stand out among an already overcrowded field of courtroom dramas. |
Various Artists, "Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo" (Original Score from the Animated Feature)Music Review - Aug 28, 2008
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For a kids action cartoon with more than occasional juvenile antics, the soundtrack for "Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo" is an exceptional surprise when it comes to quality, depth, and range of the musical styles employed. |
Teen Titans #62, "Who is Wonderdog?"Comic Book Review - Aug 28, 2008
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Alas, Wendy and Marvin -- we hardly knew ye. |
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Two-Disc Collector's Edition with Digital Copy)DVD Review - Aug 27, 2008
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Tim Burton's stop-motion masterpiece returns to DVD in this three-disc 2-Disc Collector's Edition! |
Desperately Seeking Relevancy: Madonna's Decision to "Get Stupid" Hits Godwin's LawEditorial - Aug 26, 2008
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Madonna throws subtlety to the wind as she kicks off her new tour by comparing John McCain to Adolf Hitler. |
The Hunger Games - Autographed First Edition GiveawayContest - Aug 25, 2008
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Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games is right around the corner, and we've got the extra-good signed copy up for grabs! |
Amelia Rules! Volume 4: When the Past is a PresentBook Review - Aug 25, 2008
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Amelia Louise McBride rocks in this fourth compilation of her adventures as she learns about the connective threads of family. |
The Spectactular Spider-Man: Attack of the LizardDVD Review - Aug 22, 2008
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Spider-Man continues to have success off the four-color page with this animated series following a 16-year-old Peter Parker and his friends. |
Miley Cyrus, "Breakout" CD GiveawayContest - Aug 18, 2008
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The superstar behind the Hannah Montana disguise tosses the fake tresses for this solo album. |
Code Monkeys - Season OneDVD Review - Aug 18, 2008
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While a novel concept, Code Monkeys goes out of its way to conquer new heights of gross-out humor and offensive jokes, often to its detriment, turning the 8-bit paradigm into a two-bit South Park. |
DC Super Heroes - The Filmation AdventuresDVD Review - Aug 15, 2008
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The original animated adventures of the Justice League of America and the Teen Titans are collected on this two-disc set from Filmation. |
Eva Cassidy, "Somewhere"Music Review - Aug 14, 2008
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This posthumous release of songs includes an eclectic mix of old school country, classic blues, and European madrigals, demonstrating the range of talent that was Eva Cassidy. |
Noggle StonesBook Review - Aug 13, 2008
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A children's rhyme and a game of stones contain clues from the past for a battle that pit goblins and humans against an ancient evil. |
Sunset Tan - Season OneContest - Aug 11, 2008
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It's fun in the sun -- or under the lamps, at least -- Hollywood style in this reality series set where celebrities go for the best bronzing. |
Doomsday - Unrated DVD GiveawayContest - Aug 11, 2008
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Mankind has an expiration date -- and so does this contest! So get to crackin'! |
Oliver Nocturne: The Vampire's PhotographBook Review - Aug 10, 2008
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A reluctant teenaged vampire living in Seattle learns the secrets of his origins with the help of two human friends. |
Dark Knight Artwork Competition Nets Winner Poster SetEditorial - Aug 9, 2008
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To celebrate the debut of "The Dark Knight," The-Trades and Comic Relief asked for artists' best renditions of Batman and/or Joker. |
Miley Cyrus, "Breakout"Music Review - Aug 6, 2008
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As I continued listening through to the end, I began to realize that the order of the songs was an evolutionary chain of sorts, with the album opening with the pop/teen tunes (both in style and content), moving slowly into music that was both more meaningful and complex. |
Keith Green Double Album GiveawayContest - Aug 4, 2008
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Contemporary Christian Music pioneer Keith Green gets the spotlight this week, as we're proud to offer up two CDs of Green's work. |
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Poster & T-Shirt GiveawayContest - Aug 4, 2008
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In a galaxy far, far away, the adventures continue to enthrall us here on Earth. |
Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard, "The Dark Knight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"Music Review - Aug 4, 2008
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After three weeks of dominating domestic box offices, we take a look at the score that supports the action. |
The Hunger GamesBook Review - Jul 30, 2008
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In a near-future North America, the Capitol of Panem demands two teenaged tributes from each of the twelve districts to compete to the death in a televised game of survival. |
Saving Grace, Season One - DVD GiveawayContest - Jul 28, 2008
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Holly Hunter stars as Grace Hanadarko, the self-destructive police detective who talks to an angel -- in four letter words. |
Blue Collar Comedy: The Next GenerationDVD Review - Jul 25, 2008
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Make no mistake about it -- this is the B Team, and it shows. Not that these guys aren't funny, but they're being asked to follow in some very big shoes. |
Trapped AshesDVD Review - Jul 24, 2008
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An anthology of horror shorts with a Hollywood theme, this could have been great fun -- but in execution it's Night Gallery sloppily reimagined for late-night premium cable. |
The Greatest Sci-Fi Films Never MadeBook Review - Jul 23, 2008
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David Hughes' painstakingly researched book is a welcome dose of cinematic faux schadenfreude over catastrophes that never happened. |
FartisteBook Review - Jul 22, 2008
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The (mostly true) story of Joseph Pujol, a stage actor of the Moulin Rouge who's act consisted of... farting?! |
Swing Vote Poster GiveawayContest - Jul 21, 2008
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One man. One vote. One double-sided poster of Kevin Costner. |
SkinnedBook Review - Jul 21, 2008
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Robin Wasserman returns with a future-set tale that will reinvigorate philosophical debates over existence and spirituality. |
21 (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Jul 21, 2008
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Kevin Spacey dominates in this tale of MIT mathemagicians who develop a strategy to count cards in Vegas. |
Birds of Prey - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Jul 16, 2008
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Keenly timed to release the same week as "The Dark Knight" to capitalize on the newest wave of Bat-mania, this failed series tantalizes with promise but disappoints with execution. |
The Dark KnightMovie Review - Jul 15, 2008
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Batman returns to the big screen with explosive force in this non-stop action ride through madness, tragedy and triumph. |
The Dark Knight - Poster Giveaway, Week 4Contest - Jul 14, 2008
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The debut week is here! This is your last chance to win "The Dark Knight" theater poster! |
Saving Grace - Episode 201: "Have a Seat, Earl"Television Review - Jul 14, 2008
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The second season of this gripping, heart-wracking drama exemplifies why Saving Grace continues to grow in popularity. Highway to Heaven this ain't! |
"The Dark Knight" Vehicle Tour Brings Gotham to MidwestEditorial - Jul 11, 2008
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As fans eagerly await the theatrical debut of "The Dark Knight," the publicity wagon is rolling across the country to fan the flames of interest, making three stops in St. Louis as it goes. |
Jack: Secret HistoriesBook Review - Jul 9, 2008
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F. Paul Wilson goes back to the beginning to reveal the formative years of his protagonist, Repairman Jack. |
I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Fifth and Final SeasonDVD Review - Jul 9, 2008
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It's the fifth and final season of everyone's favorite navel-baring television icon, as NASA astronaut Tony Nelson finally makes an honest genie out of Jeannie -- by marrying her. |
Teen Titans - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Jul 8, 2008
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The teen team supreme faces off against a new enemy -- the Brotherhood of Evil -- in a season-long battle royale that puts the core team and all its honorary members in deadly peril. |
The Dark Knight - Poster Giveaway, Week 3Contest - Jul 7, 2008
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The countdown continues to the coming battle with the Joker. |
The Batman - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Jul 2, 2008
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It's Justice League action this season as Batman begins teaming up with various heroes of the DC Universe. |
Definitely, Maybe DVD GiveawayContest - Jun 30, 2008
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From the makers of "Notting Hill" and "Love Actually" comes the charming and irresistibly funny romantic comedy starring Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin, and Rachel Weisz. |
The Dark Knight - Poster Giveaway, Week 2Contest - Jun 30, 2008
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The countdown continues to the most anticipated superhero film of the summer! |
Batman - Gotham Knight (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Jun 30, 2008
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Witness Batman as seen through anime in this gritty six-chapter adventure that bridges "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight." |
Dexter the ToughBook Review - Jun 27, 2008
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Dexter the Tough is a poignant tale of a fourth grade boy coming to grips with an emotional situation in his family. |
Found (The Missing: Book 1)Book Review - Jun 27, 2008
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Margaret Peterson Haddix returns with a brilliant new adventure series based on a surprising and intriguing premise. |
Bret Michaels, "Rock My World"Music Review - Jun 26, 2008
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Overall, Rock My World is more of a Rock My Neighborhood, with enough good songs to balance out the forgettable. |
Superior Saturday, (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 6)Book Review - Jun 25, 2008
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It's been over a year and a half since we last heard from Arthur Penhaligon, Garth Nix's boy hero. The wait has been worth it. |
Hocus PocusBook Review - Jun 25, 2008
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Paul Kieve, magic consultant for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," spends a year among the ghosts of great magicians past, learning some of their secrets and passing them along to us. |
"The Love Guru" Love-Fest Prize PackContest - Jun 23, 2008
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Posters, t-shirts and tattoos comprise this giveaway package -- just the thing to set the mood for your own little love-fest. |
"Wall-E" Poster and T-Shirt GiveawayContest - Jun 23, 2008
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Boldly go where no cute little robot has ever gone before -- but go there in style with this sharp looking tee! |
The Dark Knight - Poster GiveawayContest - Jun 23, 2008
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Welcome to a city without rules, as we begin looking forward to the Warner Brothers release of "The Dark Knight." |
Black Rabbit SummerBook Review - Jun 23, 2008
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A little Hunter S. Thompson, a little Kurt Vonnegut, and a little J.D. Salinger, author Kevin Brooks delivers a compelling mystery story that will keep the reader guessing right up to the revelation of the ugly truth. |
ChiggersBook Review - Jun 21, 2008
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The latest volume from Eisner Award-winning Hope Larson is a lazy summer tale of magical realism, geared toward girls who've embraced their inner geek. |
100 GirlsBook Review - Jun 19, 2008
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Sylvia Mark is better than one in a million -- she's one in a hundred in this exciting graphic novel from Adam Gallardo and Todd Demong. |
ThiefBook Review - Jun 18, 2008
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The flowery prose and surreal overtones at time cause this Brian James novel to read like it's a teenager's primer for Pynchon. |
The Sword in the Stone - 45th Anniversary Special EditionDVD Review - Jun 18, 2008
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Bill Peet's loose-yet-charming adaptation of T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone celebrates its 45th anniversary with this Disney DVD release. |
The Jungle Book 2 - Special EditionDVD Review - Jun 17, 2008
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Mowgli, Baloo, and Bagheera are back in an all new adventure -- with new friends, and the same old enemies. |
The SitterDVD Review - Jun 17, 2008
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This made-for-television poor-man's "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" debuts on DVD, with a mixed bag of acting results. |
The Spiderwick Chronicles - 2-Disc Field Guide EditionDVD Review - Jun 16, 2008
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The fantastical world around the Grace children -- Simon, Jared, and Mallory -- comes to cinematic life. |
Incredible Hulk Incredible Poster and Incredible Hat Incredible Giveaway!Contest - Jun 16, 2008
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The green behemoth is ripping his way through theaters this week! But with the proper headgear, you'll be safe... maybe. |
Get Smart Double Poster GiveawayContest - Jun 16, 2008
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Get twice as Smart with this pair of complimenting full-sized theatrical posters. |
Fool's GoldDVD Review - Jun 14, 2008
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"National Treasure" this ain't -- it's not even "Sahara." Rather, we have an overall lackluster action/romance/comedy that can't make up its mind what it wants to be, wrapped around a treasure hunt that doesn't engage the audience. |
The Bill Engvall Show - Episode 201: "But That's Not Fair"Television Review - Jun 12, 2008
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The second season of The Bill Engvall Show opens with the kids going on strike when they're told to clean out the garage for no pay. |
MinutemenDVD Review - Jun 12, 2008
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When these teens press rewind, what used to be becomes what never was -- and the world ends up hanging in the balance! |
Destroyer Series Inspires Creative Writing in Fan Fiction CompetitionEditorial - Jun 11, 2008
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Bruce Rae took top honors for fan-created fiction at the official fan site dedicated to The Destroyer. |
The Invaders - The First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 10, 2008
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The truth may be out there... but the Invaders are already here. |
Sophia Loren / Catherine Deneuve Film Collection GiveawayContest - Jun 9, 2008
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Two sirens of the silver screen headline these classic films in this week's giveaway. |
Kung Fu Panda-Monium!Contest - Jun 9, 2008
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We've got more shwag than you can swing a bo staff at to help celebrate the opening of "Kung Fu Panda." |
Weeds - Season ThreeDVD Review - Jun 7, 2008
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Welcome back to the little boxes of Agrestic, where the neighborhood has gone green. |
Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow PlagueBook Review - Jun 4, 2008
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In this, the third thrilling installment in the Fablehaven series, author Brandon Mull expands the world of Fablehaven, ups the threat levels, and takes the readers on the wildest ride ever. |
The New Destroyer: Killer RatingsBook Review - Jun 3, 2008
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Remo and Chiun are back, as a cable news cycle finds itself in a season of disaster reruns! |
Student BodiesDVD Review - Jun 2, 2008
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Before "Scary Movie" became the de facto heir of horror parody, this Allen Smithee production of the early 80s skewered the slasher genre. |
Houdini (1953)DVD Review - Jun 2, 2008
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Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh star in this romanticized tale loosely based on the biography of the great escape artist. |
Willie Nelson - One Hell of a Ride Boxed SetContest - Jun 1, 2008
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For the true-blue Willie Nelson fan, Sony BMG has put together this ultimate boxed set collection, spanning Nelson's complete music history. |
Fashion Police Scarf Down Dunkin' Donuts AdEditorial - May 29, 2008
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As Michelle Malkin finds jihadist threats in Rachael Ray's neckware, Dunkin' Donuts caves to non-existent pressure and pulls their advertisement featuring the Food Network phenom. |
The Bill Engvall Show - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - May 27, 2008
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Blue Collar comedian Bill Engvall returns to television as Bill Pearson -- a family therapist who has trouble putting his advice into practice in his own home life. |
Simon's Dream (The Fog Mound, Book 3)Book Review - May 23, 2008
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This trilogy of post-apocalyptic anthropomorphic animals comes to a conclusion as Thelonious learns what happens to the humans of old. |
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2008)DVD Review - May 22, 2008
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Dougray Scott tackles Robert Louis Stevenson's man/monster in this modernized vision of the classic tale. |
Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening StarBook Review - May 20, 2008
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Kendra and Seth Sorenson return for another breakneck-paced mystery set on their grandparents' preserve, the titular Fablehaven. |
National Treasure 2: Book of SecretsDVD Review - May 19, 2008
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The cast of "National Treasure" reunites for this slam-bang sequel that gives the viewer few chances to catch his breath. |
Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague signed by Brandon Mull GiveawayContest - May 19, 2008
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The third installment of the grand adventure of Fablehaven is here, and The-Trades has this handsome hardback version signed by the author. |
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Mini-PosterContest - May 19, 2008
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Harrison Ford is back in action as Indiana Jones, and we're giving away this lobby-card poster to celebrate the return of our hero! |
Gladys Hardy, "I Love Jesus, But I Drink a Little"Music Review - May 12, 2008
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This comedy CD is just the thing for anyone who's ever had a grandma. In fact, if you play this for your grandma, you may find yourself laughing while grandma merely shakes her head in agreement with the sage advice (all while wondering what it is you seem to find so funny). |
Dark Shadows: The Beginning - Collection 4 GiveawayContest - May 12, 2008
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The next volume of the pre-Barnabbas years of this cult / occult soap opera is now on DVD. |
Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken, "Ampersand" EPMusic Review - May 9, 2008
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Musically beautiful, lyrically cryptic, Ampersand is listenable, but becomes elevator music the harder you try to listen to it -- like trying to put your finger on a bead of mercury. |
A Touch of Frost - Season 13: Endangered SpeciesDVD Review - May 9, 2008
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The UK's answer to Columbo, Detective Inspector Jack Frost of the Denton CID is the sometimes put out, sometimes affable, and always relatably human hero of this intriguing mystery series. |
What to Do About Alice?Book Review - May 8, 2008
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In an age where most grade school students cannot name more than a handful of U.S. presidents (let alone the current one), it seems unlikely that any would remember a president's child, nor show any interest in learning about one. If that's the case, then more's the pity, because Alice Roosevelt, the wild-child daughter of Rough Rider Teddy Roosevelt, is quite the character worth learning about. |
Speed Racer, The Next Generation: The BeginningDVD Review - May 6, 2008
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He's comin' at you, so you'd better look alive! The son of the original Speed Racer is here, determined to prove his worth and find out what happened to his long-missing father. |
The UnspokenBook Review - May 6, 2008
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Thomas Fahy's somewhat formulaic teen horror novel scores high with tension, terror and turmoil, but leaves the reader ultimately unfulfilled with a surfeit of unanswered questions. |
The New Destroyer: Dead Reckoning, Autographed by Murphy and MullaneyContest - May 5, 2008
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Remo Williams fans take note! Not only is the new New Destroyer book in the stores, but if you're lucky you can win this signed copy we're giving away! |
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Poster and T-Shirt GiveawayContest - May 5, 2008
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Everything you know is about to change forever. But one thing is for sure: somebody's going to get this poster, and be able to wear this stylin' t-shirt! |
Julian Gonzalez - Episode One: Trash Crisis on EarthBook Review - May 1, 2008
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He may look like your typical eight-year-old, but Julian Rodriguez is actually a First Officer of the Federation, on secret assignment to Earth. |
Magic PickleBook Review - Apr 30, 2008
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Weapon Kosher -- aka the Magic Pickle -- dispenses dill justice against the Brotherhood of Evil Produce in Scott Morse's graphic novel for younger readers. |
Farmer Wants a Wife - PremiereA Dose of Reality - Apr 30, 2008
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Some bachelors are happy to play the field. This bachelor prefers to plow it. |
The Sky InsideBook Review - Apr 29, 2008
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The Sky Inside combines the governmental oppression of 1984, the totalitarian consumerism of Jennifer Government, the technological wonderland of Uglies, and tops it all off with a bow taken from "The Truman Show." |
Charlie Wilson's War DVD GiveawayContest - Apr 28, 2008
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Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman star in this comedy based on a true Washington, DC story. |
Big Brother 9 - April 27: Adam Wins in Finale to a Big BotherA Dose of Reality - Apr 28, 2008
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Seven jurors. Two bros to the end. It all culminates in one Big Bother in this off-season Writers' strike reaction. |
Iron Man Promo-Pack GiveawayContest - Apr 28, 2008
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Old Shellhead is zipping into theaters this weekend, and we've got the cool swag! |
Big Brother 9 - April 23: Ultimate Bromance Shifts Sheila Out of Final TwoA Dose of Reality - Apr 24, 2008
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Question: With Sharon out the door, what chance does Sheila have against the alliance of Adam and Ryan? Answer: None at all. |
Greg Garrett: Faith in Four ColorsInterview - Apr 22, 2008
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As the Westboro Baptist protestors prepare for their forty-five minute assault on SDCC, we want to direct your attention to Dr. Greg Garrett, and his thoughts about what is actually holy and righteous in the comics. |
Big Brother 9 - April 22: Won POV, Lost Spine May Mean Lost Game For RyanA Dose of Reality - Apr 22, 2008
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Ryan and Sharon swear to take each other to the final two. But Sheila and Adam have the same deal. Will Ryan smarten up and see the obvious? Does a bear in the woods really use toilet paper? |
2007 After Dark HorrorFest: 8 Films to Die For DVD GiveawayContest - Apr 21, 2008
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Screams, gore, and disgust -- just the ingredients for a fun-filled movie marathon! Enter to win not one, not two, but all eight films in the 2007 After Dark Horrorfest set! |
Big Brother 9 - April 20: Ryan Blusters in Diary Room, But Loses Spine at NominationsA Dose of Reality - Apr 21, 2008
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When Ryan learns that Adam threw him under the bus for Natalie's jury vote, he blows up, blusters, and ultimately... crumbles. |
Sam & Max: Freelance Police - The Complete Animated SeriesDVD Review - Apr 18, 2008
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Gloriously violent and edgy in much of its humor, Sam & Max: Freelance Police is still watchable by the extremely young audiences, but is more likely to be enjoyed by viewers with a slightly jaded, somewhat dirtier mind. |
Father Knows Best - Season OneDVD Review - Apr 17, 2008
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Father Knows Best certainly is a product of its time. However, the family dynamic structure and plot devices still hold up. Pop one of these discs in your player, and settle back into the comfort and safety of good television nostalgia. |
Big Brother 9 - April 16: Adam, Ryan Tie Up Natalie for SheilaA Dose of Reality - Apr 17, 2008
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With Natalie on the chopping block, it looks like the house may finally rid itself of the Bible-abusing pest. But Adam and Ryan stage a coup with game-changing consequences. |
Little by LittleBook Review - Apr 17, 2008
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Otto the baby otter is embarrassed that he can't swim with his friends. But his big sister has a plan... |
Kevin Manthei, "Justice League: The New Frontier" [SCORE]Music Review - Apr 16, 2008
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The man behind the scores of City of Villains, Ultimate Spider-Man, and the upcoming DVD "Batman: Gotham Knight" turns in a stellar performance uniquely written for the style of Darwyn Cooke's story. |
Big Brother 9 - April 15: Adam Puzzles Taxing POV, Natalie Riddled With DoubtsA Dose of Reality - Apr 16, 2008
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Sheila's plan to backdoor Natalie moves another step forward as Adam takes himself off the block. But will Team Christ stick together and keep Natalie in the house another week? |
Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Apr 15, 2008
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There will be blood -- blood in copious quantities -- in Tim Burton's take on the Stephen Sondheim grand guignol musical. |
Twice the Excitement -- Twice the Speed!Contest - Apr 14, 2008
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This week we're giving one lucky winner a pair of "Speed Racer" theatrical posters! |
Big Brother 9 - April 13: "Dammit, What Would Jesus Do?"A Dose of Reality - Apr 14, 2008
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Natalie hands over the HoH to Sheila, unaware that the 46 year old mom plots her backdoor eviction. |
Button, Button: Uncanny StoriesBook Review - Apr 11, 2008
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Richard Matheson is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, partly due to the release of "I Am Legend." This short story collection is guaranteed to make you think, "What if?" |
Comic Con Artist (Hardy Boys, Undercover Brothers #21)Book Review - Apr 10, 2008
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Frank and Joe Hardy are sent to uncover an art forger at the world's largest comic book convention in California. But when bullets start flying, will they bag their suspect or will they end up being bagged and boarded themselves? |
Big Brother 9 - April 9: The Three Faces of NatalieA Dose of Reality - Apr 10, 2008
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James is back on the nomination block again. Will he be evicted tonight -- again -- or will he flip the house by revealing Natalie's double-dealings? |
Big Brother 9 - April 8: After Disputable Veto Competition, James' Number is UpA Dose of Reality - Apr 9, 2008
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It's the whole house against James. But other secret deals begin to come to light when Ryan and Sharon both learn that Natalie's been playing both sides of the fence. |
Lil' Bush: Resident of United States - Season OneDVD Review - Apr 7, 2008
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The Beltway will never be the same once these tiny terror versions of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) politicians get through with it. |
Speed Racer Movie Poster GiveawayContest - Apr 7, 2008
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On your Mach... Get set... Go! Speed Racer and the whole crew are zipping into theaters this summer with an action-packed film! |
Big Brother 9 - April 6: Team Christ Loses One To The Other SideA Dose of Reality - Apr 7, 2008
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We've reached that point in the game where the larger alliance begins to cannibalize itself. But things go in a surprising direction for Team Christ when Adam makes a nomination they'll never forgive. |
Elliot's Park: Saving Mister NibblesBook Review - Apr 5, 2008
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Elliot and his friends are on a mission to rescue a fellow squirrel. But there's something a little odd about Mister Nibbles. |
Big Brother 9 - April 2: Girl Power Results in Joshuah's EvictionA Dose of Reality - Apr 3, 2008
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Joshuah's dirty pool against his supposed partner Sharon comes back to bite him when the girls of the house unite. |
DarksideBook Review - Apr 2, 2008
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There's a part of London that's not found on any map -- and with good reason! Enter the world of Tom Becker's Darkside. |
Big Brother 9 - April 1: Let Flow My Tears, The Houseguest SaidA Dose of Reality - Apr 2, 2008
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"The One Where Everybody Cries" would be a good title for this episode, as James pulls another Houdini. |
The Red Dragon Found at O'Fallon LibraryEditorial - Apr 1, 2008
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The O'Fallon (Illinois) Public Library held a scavenger hunt and essay contest, with signed copies of James A. Owens' newest adventure, The Search for the Red Dragon as prizes. |
Big Brother 9 - March 30: Numerologist Natalie Heads Team ChristA Dose of Reality - Mar 31, 2008
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Natalie continues to converse with God, share private moments with Matt's picture, and find meaningful digits all around the house. |
Speed Racer Teaser Poster GiveawayContest - Mar 31, 2008
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Here he comes -- here comes Speed Racer! One of the most anticipated toon-to-live-action projects will be in theaters this May. |
Rock of Love - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Mar 31, 2008
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Twenty-five girls are looking for something to believe in. But is Bret Michaels looking for nothing but a good time? |
Big Brother 9 - March 25: Deliver Us From EvelA Dose of Reality - Mar 26, 2008
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Evel Dick Donato returns to host this week's Power of Veto competition. And has anybody found Adam's spine? |
City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, Book 2)Book Review - Mar 25, 2008
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Cassandra Clare's cast of supernatural heroes is back for more urban fantasy in this unrelentingly paced adventure. |
Barney: Animal ABC'sDVD Review - Mar 24, 2008
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This hour-long trip through the alphabet continues the purple dinosaur's almost supernatural ability to capture the attention of the youngest viewers. |
City of Ashes (Mortal Instruments Book 2) Signed by Cassandra ClareContest - Mar 24, 2008
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Cassandra Clare is back with the latest installment of her enthralling Mortal Instruments series, and we've got a signed copy to give away! |
Big Brother 9 - March 23: Blackjack and Crazy 8sA Dose of Reality - Mar 24, 2008
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As Adam is forced to get off the fence and choose a side, the houseguests gamble on a movie preview while Natalie develops a remarkable psychic ability. |
Big Brother 9 - March 19: Matt Becomes a Campaigning PainA Dose of Reality - Mar 20, 2008
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It's Matt vs. Ryan for eviction, and Matt starts campaigning harder than Clinton and Obama together to stay in the house. |
The Overlord Protocol (H.I.V.E.)Book Review - Mar 19, 2008
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Bad guys have never been so good as they are in Mark Walden's follow-up YA novel! |
Big Brother 9 - March 18: James Hates Liars, Fights Them With LiesA Dose of Reality - Mar 19, 2008
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James learns who's been lying to him about the mystery third vote. And to punish them, he's going to lie just like those he targets. |
I Am Legend - Two-Disc Special EditionDVD Review - Mar 18, 2008
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Will Smith is almost the last man on Earth, prowling an abandoned Manhattan inhabited by nocturnal monsters. |
One Tree Hill, "100th Episode"Television Review - Mar 18, 2008
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It's a wedding! But is it the start of a marriage? Plus, tragedy strikes as a villain from the past makes an unexpected appearance in One Tree Hill. |
Nancy DrewDVD Review - Mar 18, 2008
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Emma Roberts is pretty much amazing as the practically perfect Nancy Drew. |
Dark Shadows: The Beginning DVD Collection 3Contest - Mar 17, 2008
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Win the early episodes of the cult classic before the character of Barnabas Collins joined the series. |
Holy Superheroes!: Exploring the Sacred in Comics, Graphic Novels, and Film (Revised and Expanded Edition)Book Review - Mar 17, 2008
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Greg Garrett's theological odyssey into comics is revised to include more recent comic events like "Civil War" and "Infinite Crisis," and references those titles as examples of the spiritual and moral concepts of his book. |
Big Brother 9 - March 16: Payback Wears a Pink MohawkA Dose of Reality - Mar 16, 2008
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James was evicted from the house -- by his friends. Fifteen minutes later, James came back. What goes around, comes around... |
Family Affair - Season 5DVD Review - Mar 14, 2008
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The fifth and final installment of the classic CBS series is brought to DVD from MPI Home Video. |
Perfect Strangers - The Complete First and Second SeasonDVD Review - Mar 13, 2008
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Can two cousins -- a naive Meposian immigrant and a Wisconsin-raised know-it-all -- share an apartment in harmony? As Balki might say, "Of course they can, don't be ridiculous!" |
Big Brother 9 - March 12: The Revolving BackdoorA Dose of Reality - Mar 13, 2008
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For the second week in a row, the houseguests find difficulty in making their evictions stick. |
Twitches TooDVD Review - Mar 12, 2008
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Tia and Tamara Mowry return with another adventure of the twin witches. There just seems to be something that got lost along the way in the effort to forge ahead with a franchise, and it falls flat as a result. |
101 Dalmatians - Platinum EditionDVD Review - Mar 12, 2008
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A psychotic woman fixated on making a coat from the skins of puppies serves as the core of this Disney children's classic. |
Big Brother 9 - March 11: The Backdoor ShuffleA Dose of Reality - Mar 12, 2008
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The plan is in motion to backdoor Matt, with a promise of two weeks of immunity to current HoH Ryan. But unpredictability reigns supreme in tonights episode, which includes a Power of Veto competition and ceremony. |
Justice League: The New Frontier - Two Disc Special EditionDVD Review - Mar 10, 2008
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For content, entertainment, story, and art, "Justice League: The New Frontier" is bar none the best comic-based animated movie to be produced in the last ten years. |
August RushDVD Review - Mar 10, 2008
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Containing many scenes of emotional impact and musical magic, I'm forced to wonder why the film overall leaves me feeling empty. |
Run, Fat Boy, Run Poster GiveawayContest - Mar 10, 2008
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Enter to win the theatrical poster from this upcoming indy comedy from Picturehouse. |
Big Brother 9 - March 9: Since I Don't Have YouA Dose of Reality - Mar 9, 2008
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Now that Big Brother has forced the couples to split, some of them want to align, some want to go further than that... and some are ready to throw their partner under the bus. |
Big Brother 9 - March 4: The Great DivorceA Dose of Reality - Mar 5, 2008
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Big Brother has had double-evictions before, but none like this one when the game gets a much-needed overhaul. |
The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Mar 5, 2008
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Yabba-dabba-doozy! It's another page right out of history as Pebbles Flintstone and Bamm-Bamm Rubble have adventures as rockin' teenagers. |
Big Brother 9 - March 4: The Many Faces of MattA Dose of Reality - Mar 5, 2008
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After a puzzling Power of Veto competition, viewers are shown the many personalities Matt uses with his houseguests to curry their favor. |
Tripping the Rift: The MovieDVD Review - Mar 4, 2008
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The crew of Tripping the Rift are back, and this time in a full-fledged, full-blown, full-on freakin' unrated movie! |
The Afters - "Never Going Back to OK" CD GiveawayContest - Mar 3, 2008
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Enter to win the second album from the group named Best New Artist of 2006 by the Gospel Music Awards. |
Big Brother 9 - March 2: Hell Hath No Fury Like a Princess ScornedA Dose of Reality - Mar 2, 2008
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Josharon have taken the HoH power, and gay Josh wastes no time going on the attack against faux-lesbian Allison. |
The Riches - Season 1DVD Review - Feb 29, 2008
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The Malloys are a family of confidence tricksters, and they've found the perfect way to live the American Dream. They're going to steal it. |
Big Brother 9 - February 27: Josharon Fit the Battle of Big Brother: From POV to HOHA Dose of Reality - Feb 27, 2008
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While the hamsters debate which is the more powerful couple -- Amandalex or Mattalie -- Josharon make their move for power within the house. |
Big Brother 9 - February 26: Is There a Doctor in the House?A Dose of Reality - Feb 27, 2008
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Big Brother tries to be Jericho, but turns into ER when a mysterious allergic reaction takes down Allison, and Amanda goes into a seizure. Or is this the Hudson River Virus at work? |
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZeroDVD Review - Feb 26, 2008
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The nadir of the animated Batman franchise gets a re-release on DVD to capitalize on this summer's pending blockbuster. |
Batman: Mask of the PhantasmDVD Review - Feb 26, 2008
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High production values and a heightened level of violence and foreshadowing make this animated Batman film a standout that continues to hold up over time. |
The Chronicles of Spiderwick: A Grand Tour of the Enchanted World, Navigated by ThimbletackBook Review - Feb 25, 2008
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Full of hidden surprises, The Chronicles of Spiderwick will keep the young reader actively pursuing sprites and boggarts, as they take the next interactive step into the world of The Spiderwick Chronicles. |
Black History Month, Week 4: Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married" and "What's Done in the Dark"Contest - Feb 25, 2008
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We wrap up 2008's Black History Month with a tribute to this modern playwright, who's ushering in a new genre of theater and cinema. |
Angie Stone, "The Art of Love & War"Contest - Feb 25, 2008
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Angie Stone celebrates Black History Month with her recent CD and her new single, "My People." |
Big Brother 9 - February 24: Operation: Condor Takes FlightA Dose of Reality - Feb 24, 2008
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New HoH Jamesia puts the target squarely on Amandalex. But is there betrayal in his plans when it comes to Mattalie? |
No ReservationsDVD Review - Feb 22, 2008
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There's more smolder than sizzle in this Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart romantic drama. Fortunately, there's also Abigail Breslin. |
Big Brother 9 - February 20: Psst! My Boyfriend is a Racist!A Dose of Reality - Feb 21, 2008
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How far will Jen go to stay in the game when on the block against her boyfriend Ryan? Tonight, we find out. |
HogfatherDVD Review - Feb 20, 2008
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I would be hard pressed to find any other book-to-film project that approached anywhere near this level of faithfulness to the source. |
Big Brother 9 - February 19: If I Can't Have You...A Dose of Reality - Feb 19, 2008
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It's Power of Veto night, but the real drama is the stalkerish jealousy Alex exhibits over Amanda's feelings for Parker. |
American Gangster 2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition DVD GiveawayContest - Feb 18, 2008
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Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe headline this gripping crime drama directed by Ridley Scott. |
Big Brother 9 - February 17: Facades, Fakers and Foreskins -- Oh My!A Dose of Reality - Feb 18, 2008
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The Ryan/Jen secret is bubbling over -- but is there another couple in the house waiting to "come out" and play? |
Black History Month, Week 3: National Geographic Book BonanzaContest - Feb 18, 2008
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Not one, not two, but three books from National Geographic, covering the biographies of Nelson Mandela, Matthew Henson, and an intelligent look into the mythic John Henry! |
James Horner, "The Spiderwick Chronicles" Original Motion Picture ScoreMusic Review - Feb 15, 2008
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James Horner's score to Black and DiTerlizzi's modern fairy series just doesn't seem to have the magic of the story, the spark of imaginative wonder that should capture the listener. |
Get Smart - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Feb 14, 2008
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Don Adams is Agent 86 -- the suavest, coolest, clumsiest spy to ever talk to a shoe. With the upcoming film adaptation of the hit television series, we look back at the massive Time Life collection of Get Smart. |
Big Brother 9 - February 13: Jacob's Trouble, Woes of SharonA Dose of Reality - Feb 14, 2008
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The secrets are out, as one of the hamsters makes the biggest boneheaded blunder in Big Brother history! |
Big Brother 9 - February 12: Cold Hands, Warm HeartsA Dose of Reality - Feb 12, 2008
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Love is in the air -- and you can see it's breath, in this Writers' Strike blessing of an off-season ninth season of Big Brother. |
The Afters, "Never Going Back to OK"Music Review - Feb 12, 2008
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Opening with the mysterious yet profound-sounding chorus, this new album from The Afters hooks the listener with intriguing lyrics and edgy guitar riffs. |
Swamp Thing - The Series (Season 1 and 2)DVD Review - Feb 11, 2008
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DC Comics' muck encrusted mockery of a man crawled out of the swamps and onto your television screens in 1990. Now, because nobody demanded it, he's back, this time on DVD. |
Jumper: A NovelBook Review - Feb 11, 2008
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Steven Gould's 1992 novel gets a movie tie-in re-release, prompting this reviewer to offer the advice: read the book, don't wait for the movie. |
Step Up 2 The Street Poster GiveawayContest - Feb 11, 2008
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Step up to this contest for your shot at a full-sized double-sided theatrical poster of this Walt Disney Studios film. |
Black History Month, Week 2: Students on Strike: Jim Crow, Civil Rights, Brown, and Me HardcoverContest - Feb 11, 2008
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John Stokes publishes a lifetime of memoirs that encapsulate an important era of change in Black history. |
The Secret Agents Strike BackBook Review - Feb 9, 2008
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Spizman and Johnston excel at delivering fast paced action set against a cityscape so vividly described that it could almost serve as a Fodor's Guide for younger readers. |
Attack of the Volcano Monkeys (Ordinary Basil)Book Review - Feb 8, 2008
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There are bits of Winsor McCay, Dr. Seuss, and Bill Watterson to be found, all blended together in this new tale, where science is sufficiently advanced enough to be magic, and the spirit of devil-may-care adventure is alive, well, and looking to kick someone's butt. |
Al Gough: Black Canary Takes Wing on SmallvilleInterview - Feb 6, 2008
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She's blonde. She's beautiful. She's a butt-kicking bird of prey. And she's moving to Smallville. Series producer Al Gough takes a few minutes to tell us about her debut, and we delve into the process of bringing DC Comics characters from the page to the small screen. |
Spider-Man: Drowned in ThunderBook Review - Feb 6, 2008
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Christopher L. Bennett demonstrates that he has a strong grasp on Spidey canon, delivering a compelling action tale that's also an engrossing character study. If you're a fan of the classic Spider-Man, Drowned in Thunder is definitely something you want on your bookshelf. |
The Brave OneDVD Review - Feb 5, 2008
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Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard find themselves on opposing sides of the law, in a film where the defining line of justice gets blurred by vengeance. |
Black History Month, Week One: Heroes of Freedom: Harriet Tubman & Rosa Parks DVDContest - Feb 4, 2008
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The-Trades kicks off Black History Month with a drawing for this educational DVD. |
Legion of Super Heroes - Volume 2DVD Review - Feb 4, 2008
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The adventures of young Superman with his teenaged super-powered buddies from the future continue on this four-episode release from the first season of the Cartoon Network series. |
King of California - DVD and Autographed PosterContest - Feb 4, 2008
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Michael Douglas stars in this quirky treasure hunt -- and leaves a little treasure of his own: his signature on this mini-poster! |
AdverBowl XLIITelevision Analysis - Feb 3, 2008
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It's AdverBowl #42, and marketers are spending nearly $3 million dollars per half minute in pursuit of the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and capturing the consumer's attention with advertisements in those rare segments between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants trying to take the ring for Super Bowl LXII. |
Various Artists, "I Can Only Imagine: Ultimate Power Anthems of the Christian Faith"Music Review - Jan 30, 2008
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In all, this re-release is a collection of 30 songs designed to restore your spirit, bolster your faith, and carry you to a special place of communion with God. |
Sydney White DVD GiveawayContest - Jan 28, 2008
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Amanda Bynes sparkles in this college-setting retelling of the Snow White fable. |
Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus Double-Sided Mini-Poster GiveawayContest - Jan 28, 2008
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Get the best of both worlds with this double-sided mini-poster promoting the Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus "Best of Both Worlds Concert in 3-D." |
The Game Plan (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Jan 24, 2008
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The Rock shows his softer side in this Disney feel-good about a self-absorbed football star who learns about life when he finds out he's a father. |
Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn TwilightDVD Review - Jan 23, 2008
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Only the fan so hardcore as to find everything forgivable in the name of seeing his favorite characters brought to animated life in any form will be excited by this lackluster animation. |
Sydney WhiteDVD Review - Jan 22, 2008
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Amanda Bynes sparkles in this family-friendly college-set story that parallels the Snow White fable. |
Neopets: Codestone Quest PC Game and 1,000 Neopoints Card GiveawayContest - Jan 21, 2008
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The Neopets Plushies are coming, and to gear up for their release, we're giving away a Neopets: Codestone Quest videogame and a Neocash card worth 1,000 Neopoints. |
Pingu - On Thin IceDVD Review - Jan 19, 2008
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I went into these episodes expecting to give them the cold shoulder, but I inexorably warmed up to the little guy. |
Carrie Underwood, "Carnival Ride"Music Review - Jan 18, 2008
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With her sophomore release, country fans continue to fall deeper in love with this sweet little, beautiful, wonderful, perfect All-American Idol winner. |
Our Gods Wear SpandexBook Review - Jan 17, 2008
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Is Lex Luthor really an homage to Aleister Crowley? Is Batman a remake of the Kabbalist golem? Author Christopher Knowles presents his findings in this alternate look at superheroes. |
The All-New Super Friends Hour - Season One, Volume OneDVD Review - Jan 17, 2008
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Gathered together from the cosmic reaches of the universe (and recorded on these DVDs) are the most powerful forces of good ever assembled. |
Day ZeroMovie Review - Jan 17, 2008
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The draft is back, and three friends are notified they have thirty days to report for duty. How they spend that time will reveal a lot about their character in this thought-provoking film. |
The Search for the Red Dragon - Signed by James A. OwenContest - Jan 14, 2008
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The second book of the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica is up for grabs this week, specially inscribed by the author. |
The Biggest Loser - The Workout Series DVD GiveawayContest - Jan 14, 2008
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Want to be a big loser? Then be a big winner in our DVD giveaway, and you can get started on the six-week program of Cardio Max and Power Sculpt, led by trainers Bob, Kim, and Jillian. |
I Heart You, You Haunt MeBook Review - Jan 12, 2008
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Lisa Schroeder's verse novel is a fast, densely packed exploration of grief and guilt, as a teenaged girl loses her boyfriend in an accident, only to have him return to her in dreams and reflections. |
Alan Silvestri, "Beowulf - Music From the Motion Picture"Music Review - Jan 11, 2008
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For the most part, the music could easily fall under the heading of "Songs to Inspire Galley Slaves." |
Karon Kate, "Mississippi Stardust"Music Review - Jan 11, 2008
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Country music meets the lounge act with this latest collection from Vegas torcher Karon Kate Blackwell. |
The New Destroyer: Dead ReckoningBook Review - Jan 10, 2008
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If you have a healthy sense of humor, a love of balls-to-the-wall action, and a passing awareness of current events and media figures, any New Destroyer novel will fit the bill. "Dead Reckoning" just does it more than most. |
Gossip Girl, "A Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate"Television Review - Jan 8, 2008
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Everything falls apart in this explosive finale to the freshman season of Gossip Girl. |
One Tree Hill, "Four Years, Six Months, Two Days"Television Review - Jan 8, 2008
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Mark Schwahn takes a tip from Tom Batiuk's Funky Winkerbean, as he fast-forwards the cast of One Tree Hill four years into the future. |
The Orphanage: Lenticular Poster GiveawayContest - Jan 7, 2008
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This week we're giving away a poster like none we've ever given away before, for Guillermo del Toro's newest film, "The Orphanage." |
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale - Autographed Poster and T-ShirtContest - Jan 7, 2008
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Uwe Boll has signed this double-sided theatrical poster for the upcoming Dungeon Siege tale. |
Zodiac - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Jan 4, 2008
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David Fincher's film about the Zodiac slayings is less about the crimes themselves than it is about the impact the hunt had on those who sought the killer. |
The New Destroyer: Choke HoldBook Review - Jan 3, 2008
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His name was Remo, and a whole new generation of readers were just finding out about him. |
The Midnight Library: The Deadly CatchBook Review - Jan 2, 2008
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This particular edition of the Damien Graves series is, in general, less than impressive; and yet it contains one story that is perhaps the best the franchise has produced thus far. |
Gossip Girl, "School Lies"Television Review - Jan 1, 2008
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You know you love it. It's Gossip Girl, and tonight the twists and turns for the upper crust get harrowing as some life-changing decisions are made. |
The Naked Brothers Band: Season One - DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 31, 2007
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Nat and Alex Wolff are real brothers in a real band. They're not, thankfully, really naked in this Nickelodeon tweener series. |
American Pie Presents: Beta House Unrated - DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 31, 2007
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Another slice of Pie is served up hot and fresh, and ready to be given away. Are you hungry? |
Various Artists, "Young Frankenstein: The New Mel Brooks Musical" [CAST RECORDING]Music Review - Dec 29, 2007
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Fronkensteen and Eye-gor are together again -- for the first time on the Broadway stage in the hilarious musical comedy with music and lyrics by Thomas Meehan and the incomparable Mel Brooks. |
UnderdogDVD Review - Dec 28, 2007
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There's no need to fear -- "Underdog" is here! Unfortunately, this film does for the canine hero what Ex-Lax does for brownies. |
Big Love - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Dec 27, 2007
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Big Love is bigger than life; it's family dysfunction times three, and completely engrossing. |
Shanna Moakler: The Mother of All Reality StarsInterview - Dec 26, 2007
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You've seen her honeymoon as a Barker. You've seen her dance as a star. Now Shanna Moakler is in the judging chair for CW's latest reality show, Crowned. |
Kissology Volume 3 (1992 - 2000) DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 24, 2007
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Merry Kissmas to our lucky winner of this four disc, ten hour collection! |
The Kingdom - DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 24, 2007
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Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman star as FBI agents under fire in Saudi Arabia. |
Pop Culture Non-Parenting and the "Shock" of Jamie Lynn Spears' BabyEditorial - Dec 20, 2007
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Following the surprise announcement that the 16-year-old star of Nickelodeon's Zoey 101 was expecting, mother Lynne Spears' book on parenting has been indefinitely shelved. |
UnwindBook Review - Dec 20, 2007
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In Neal Shusterman's world, abortion is illegal and abandoned babies are mandatorily protected. But if you're between the ages of 13 through 18, all bets are off! |
James A. Owen: Here, There Be AuthorsInterview - Dec 18, 2007
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C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, Charles Williams and H.G. Wells are enjoying new adventures today, all thanks to the imagination (and the Imaginarium Geographica) of one man. |
National Treasure (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Dec 18, 2007
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Just in time for "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" comes this fun-filled treasure hunt caper from Walt Disney. |
Stardust (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Dec 17, 2007
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Pursuits intersect. Hijinks occur. Hilarity abounds. And all I can think of every five minutes or so is what might have been. |
National Treasure 2 Poster GiveawayContest - Dec 17, 2007
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Join the hunt with Nicolas Cage in Disney's history-making and history-taking adventure film. |
The Bourne Ultimatum: DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 17, 2007
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Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne for another heaping helping of slam-bam shootem-up action and suspense. |
The WagerDVD Review - Dec 17, 2007
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Randy Travis portrays a Hollywood hero whose life spirals out of control as he struggles to hold onto his Christian principles. |
Season of the Witch signed by Natasha MostertContest - Dec 17, 2007
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Up for grabs in this promotion is a signed copy of Season of the Witch from British author Natasha Mostert. |
Medusa JonesBook Review - Dec 15, 2007
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Author Ross Collins takes Bullfinch's Mythology and injects it with a healthy dose of cute in this unique and fun look at some familiar characters. |
All That Glitters: Predicting the 2008 Golden Globes for TelevisionEditorial - Dec 15, 2007
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Since we weren't asked to participate in the Golden Globes nomination process, we can at least make ourselves feel a little bit better by trying to pick out which nominees we feel are the best of the best of the best on the small screen. |
All That Glitters: Predicting the 2008 Golden Globes for MoviesEditorial - Dec 14, 2007
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We take some shots in the dark at who we think will walk away winners at the 2008 Golden Globe ceremonies. |
Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants - December 12: Lesson One - Shut Up, Look PrettyA Dose of Reality - Dec 12, 2007
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Professional beauty queens and neophyte would-be winners are gathered into an 8-week live-together mother-daughter reality show on this CW series. |
For the Woman Who Has Everything: A Presidential CandidateEditorial - Dec 12, 2007
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Oprah Winfrey comes out for Barack Obama. But who's taking the bigger risk? |
Christmas with Paula Deen Autographed Book GiveawayContest - Dec 10, 2007
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The Queen of Country Cuisine sends her love and best dishes for the holidays with this collection of stories and recipes. And did we mention it's autographed? |
Ernie Hudson: Everything's JakeInterview - Dec 10, 2007
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"I try to stay busy, and keep doing what I feel called to do, and I'm very thankful for that." |
Tyler Perry's House of Payne Volume 1 DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 10, 2007
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The first twenty episodes of Tyler Perry's TV comedy have been collected onto this set, just in time for Christmas. |
The Search for the Red Dragon: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 2Book Review - Dec 10, 2007
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Peter Pan, the Argonauts, the lost Roanoke colony and Dante's Inferno are just some of the myths all overlayed into a singular epic in this second novel in the thrilling series by James A. Owen. |
A Taste of Colored WaterBook Review - Dec 7, 2007
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A painful look into the near history of our country, as two children try to determine why a water fountain puts out plain old water, when it's clearly labeled "Colored." |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Dec 6, 2007
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Choppy scene transitions and a lack of story flow detract from this darkest Harry Potter adventure filmed to date. |
Michael Bolton, "A Swingin' Christmas"Music Review - Dec 6, 2007
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Bolton's holiday release is just the thing for an informal Christmas gathering around the fireplace while sharing your favorite eggnog. |
The Nanny DiariesDVD Review - Dec 4, 2007
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When a Jersey girl stumbles into a job as a domestic for an Upper East Side family of out-of-touch parents, it sets the stage for an interesting anthropological take on the lost art of child-rearing. |
Alien SiegeDVD Review - Dec 4, 2007
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The aliens are here, and they want your blood. Run for the hills -- away from this movie! |
Will & Grace Season Seven DVD Boxset GiveawayContest - Dec 3, 2007
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The complete seventh season of this hit comedy is collected with bonus features in this four-disc set. |
Rescue Dawn DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 3, 2007
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Christian Bale and Steve Zahn headline this Werner Herzog film about the true story of Vietnam pilot and POW, Dieter Dengler. |
The Closer, "Next of Kin"Television Review - Dec 2, 2007
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The hit TNT series returns with a new 2-hour holiday episode as Brenda's work takes her to the one place she's most uncomfortable: home with mom and dad. |
Saving Grace, "It's Better When I Can See You"Television Review - Dec 2, 2007
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Holly Hunter returns to TNT as Grace Hanadarko with all new episodes this December. |
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Black DossierBook Review - Nov 30, 2007
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Alan Moore's latest excursion of the so-called League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a literary mind-rape of Brobdignagian proportions. |
Various Artists, "Enchanted" Original SoundtrackMusic Review - Nov 30, 2007
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Amy Adams, James Marsden, Jon McLaughlin, Carrie Underwood, and Alan Menken all contribute to this enchanting and nearly-stellar original soundtrack for the romantic Disney comedy. |
Hacking HarvardBook Review - Nov 29, 2007
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"My Fair Lady" meets "Real Genius" in Robin Wasserman's geek tragedy about three teenagers determined to teach the system a lesson. |
Shrek the Third (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Nov 29, 2007
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The Best Shrek Yet? Far from it, as the franchise that once mocked the established animation industry becomes the thing it once derided. |
Fifth Graders Put Themselves Into Fantasy to Win Signed "Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles"Editorial - Nov 28, 2007
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The O'Fallon (Illinois) Public Library, in conjunction with The Trades, sponsored an essay contest for fifth grade students with the subject, "If I Could Visit Any Fantasy World..." |
Why Are Fantasy Stories Important? Sixth Graders Explain in Essay ContestEditorial - Nov 28, 2007
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The O'Fallon (Illinois) Public Library, in conjunction with The Trades, sponsored an essay contest for fifth grade students with the subject, "Why Fantasy Stories Are Important." |
Larry the Cable Guy, "Christmastime in Larryland"Music Review - Nov 26, 2007
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I was hoping that this new Christmas CD from Larry the Cable Guy would be better than his first. Well, hope springs eternal. |
Return to Neverland (Pixie-Powered Edition)DVD Review - Nov 26, 2007
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Wendy's all grown up, and her daughter Jane has no time for things like imagination and fantasy. That is, until she's kidnapped by Captain Hook! |
Teen Titans Complete Fourth Season DVD GiveawayContest - Nov 26, 2007
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When there's trouble, you know who to call. No, not Ghostbusters -- the Teen Titans! |
Robert J. Kral, "Superman Doomsday" Original Soundtrack RecordingMusic Review - Nov 25, 2007
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The DVD release itself may have been slightly disappointing, but the soundtrack covers a multitude of sins. |
My Friends Tigger & Pooh - Super Sleuth Christmas MovieDVD Review - Nov 25, 2007
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Darby, Pooh, Tigger, and the whole 100 Acre Wood crew help a little lost reindeer find her way to back to the North Pole -- with Santa's missing sack! -- before Christmas ends up being cancelled. |
The Batman - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Nov 21, 2007
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A lot happens in this fourth season as we get to reimagine once again the origin of some favorite characters, culminating in yet another take on DC's Justice League of America. |
Frank TV, "Franksgiving"Television Review - Nov 20, 2007
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Impressionist comic Frank Caliendo gets his own television sketch comedy show on TBS. |
Amazing Grace DVD GiveawayContest - Nov 19, 2007
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Prepare to be moved by this powerful story about the end of the British slave trade in this Michael Apted picture from FOX. |
Enchanted Double-Sided Poster GiveawayContest - Nov 19, 2007
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Walt Disney spoofs itself in this comedy in which the animated world collides with the real one. |
Twin Peaks - The Definitive Gold Box Edition (The Complete Series)DVD Review - Nov 17, 2007
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Diane. It's 8:57pm. November, 2007. It's been seventeen years since the Bureau opened up the Laura Palmer case. A lot can happen in seventeen years. |
The Santa Clause 3 - The Escape ClauseDVD Review - Nov 14, 2007
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As Father Christmas faces becoming a father, Jack Frost appears to wrest the mantle of Christmas away from Santa Claus in this third film of the Walt Disney franchise. |
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan ToomeyDVD Review - Nov 13, 2007
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When a morose widower encounters a young boy who has recently lost his father, the inevitable begins to happen as Christmas draws closer. |
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry DVD GiveawayContest - Nov 12, 2007
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Adam Sandler and Kevin James star as two of New York's bravest posing as two of New York's most committed -- to each other! -- in this comedy from Universal. |
Chuck Jones CollectionDVD Review - Nov 9, 2007
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Connoisseurs of fine animation and storytelling owe it to themselves to pick up this fantastic collection from one of America's finest toon titans. |
Racist Recording Makes Bounty Hunter Dog Sit Up and BegEditorial - Nov 8, 2007
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You know it's a slow news day when the headlines break the story, "Dog Chapman says bad words." |
Thou Shalt Laugh 2 - The DeuceDVD Review - Nov 6, 2007
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Tim Conway hosts this set of five comedians performing family-friendly stand-up. |
Looney Tunes - Golden Collection, Volume FiveDVD Review - Nov 6, 2007
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Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett get their due in this fifth collection of classic, unedited, unadulterated, and sometimes decidedly un-PC cartoon shorts. |
Roseanne - The Complete Ninth SeasonDVD Review - Nov 6, 2007
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The ninth and final season of the series finds the Conner family winning the $108 million Illinois Lottery, throwing them into the unfamiliar realms of the hoi polloi. |
Ocean's ThirteenDVD Review - Nov 5, 2007
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George Clooney continues to redefine suave in this latest installment of the "Ocean's Eleven" series. |
Patrick Carman: Into the Mist and BeyondInterview - Nov 5, 2007
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The author of the Elyon and Atherton series spends a few moments to delve deeper into some of his characters, and offer an intriguing glimpse of stories yet to come. |
Everything's JakeDVD Review - Nov 3, 2007
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Homeless by choice is the underlying theme of this thought provoking drama starring Ernie Hudson and Graeme Malcolm. |
License to WedDVD Review - Oct 30, 2007
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Robin Williams delights and infuriates in this romantic comedy from Warner Brothers. |
NFL America's Game: Green Bay Packers DVD GiveawayContest - Oct 29, 2007
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Packer backers from way back can thrill once more watching the Green Bay Packers in SuperBowl I, II, and XXXI with this three-disc collection. |
CaptivityDVD Review - Oct 29, 2007
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Elisha Cuthbert is the one captured, but you'll be the one trying to escape this gag-inducing plot. |
A Perfect SnowmanBook Review - Oct 27, 2007
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Each page of this book is exquisitely illustrated, as the story entertainingly and succinctly teaches children about sacrificing for the sake of others. |
Study HellDVD Review - Oct 26, 2007
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Somebody owes an apology to the writers of "The Breakfast Club" for this low-budget bore-fest. |
Meet the RobinsonsDVD Review - Oct 25, 2007
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Keep moving forward is the optimistic theme of this fun Disney venture from director Stephen Anderson. |
Saw III - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Oct 25, 2007
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Jigsaw returns to put his victims through horrific ordeals of self sacrifice in this extended version of the film. |
Whitney Wolanin, "Christmasology"Music Review - Oct 24, 2007
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I love Christmas, but this album goes out of its way to bring out the Grinch in me. |
Kathy Garver: An Affair to RememberInterview - Oct 23, 2007
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As the fourth season of Family Affair arrives on DVD, we chat with the show's Cissy Davis about life on the set, and some other surprising roles she took on after the series. |
Cutting Class (Unrated Version)DVD Review - Oct 23, 2007
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Dwight and Paula are having some Bad Times at Furley High in this 1980s student slasher flick. |
Autographed Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy GiveawayContest - Oct 22, 2007
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A short time from now, from a website very very close at hand, comes this autographed must-have for serious Star Wars collectors. |
Rose McGowan as Cherry Grindhouse Action FigureContest - Oct 22, 2007
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Out of the Grindhouse and into your hands comes this leading lady from Robert Rodriguez's "Planet Terror." |
Various Artists, "A Looney Tunes Sing-A-Long Christmas"Music Review - Oct 19, 2007
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There's something about Christmas that brings out the kid in everybody -- so go ahead and indulge the child in you with this batch of traditional Christmas tunes, rendered by some very familiar voices. |
ExtrasBook Review - Oct 18, 2007
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A totally brain-kicking adventure as well as an excoriating jab at an American Idol / YouTube obsessed generation of global pseudojournalism. |
Megan McCauley, "Better Than Blood"Music Review - Oct 18, 2007
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Judging from the cover and title, one almost expects a set of emo/goth/punk razor rock; but this album is a mix of styles that defy expectations by exceeding them. |
The Time Traveler's JournalBook Review - Oct 17, 2007
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When Albert Einstein's daughter, Lieserl, became a time traveler, she kept copious notes, which have been summarized in this scrapbook publication. |
The HoaxDVD Review - Oct 16, 2007
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Richard Gere and Alfred Molina make an entertaining pair in this almost true story about an absolute lie. |
Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the GalaxyBook Review - Oct 16, 2007
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As Star Wars cool-things go, Reinhart's book has got to be the coolest thing since "Return of the Jedi." |
Evan Almighty Two-by-Two DVD GiveawayContest - Oct 15, 2007
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If the ark had been built with a DVD player installed, you know that the discs would have been loaded two by two, just like the animals. |
The Comebacks - Poster GiveawayContest - Oct 15, 2007
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Sign up to win this full-sized theatrical poster for the comedy from the producers of "Wedding Crashers." |
Stephen Anderson: Meet the Director Behind "Meet the Robinsons"Interview - Oct 15, 2007
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The director of "Meet the Robinsons" talks about animators directing animators and a connection to the characters in the film beyond the creative. |
Hatter M: The Looking Glass Wars, Volume 1Book Review - Oct 15, 2007
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In the course of the Looking Glass Wars, Hatter Madigan lost Princess Alyss on Earth for 13 years. During that time, a lot of curious things happened as he searched for her. |
Caligula - Three-Disc Imperial EditionDVD Review - Oct 15, 2007
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Rome wasn't destroyed in a day. If this Gore Vidal script is anywhere close to being visually accurate, the empire suffered a long, agonizing death -- one that the viewer will also beg for before this porn-fest concludes. |
The House Without a Christmas TreeDVD Review - Oct 14, 2007
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From the CBS vaults comes this made-for-television film starring Jason Robards as a 1940s father raising a daughter on his own. |
Booster Gold #3Comic Book Review - Oct 12, 2007
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Booster Gold is making comic books fun again. The top notch writing and art makes each issue a pleasure to read, and re-read, and the book has quickly jumped to the top of a lot of folks' subscription lists, present company included. |
Captain Carrot and the Final Ark #1Comic Book Review - Oct 11, 2007
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The Amazing Zoo Crew is back in action in this three-part miniseries that ties into DC Comics year-long Countdown event. |
Evan AlmightyDVD Review - Oct 11, 2007
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Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman headline this laugh-out-loud comedy about a man who is tasked by God Himself to build an ark -- in Virginia. |
Transformers (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Oct 10, 2007
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There's more than meets the eye to these robots in disguise, when Michael Bay turns an 80s fad into a big-screen slam-bam shoot-em-up. |
Seeing Redd (The Looking Glass Wars)Book Review - Oct 10, 2007
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Author Frank Beddor is back, and badder than ever, with the newest installment of his intriguing reimagination of the Alice in Wonderland mythos. |
An American Hedge FundBook Review - Oct 9, 2007
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Timothy Sykes is a self-made millionaire who came to national prominence by way of the reality television series, Wall Street Warriors. His style of trading is brash and exuberant, making him a natural "character" to drive a reality show, as such machines require someone interesting in the mix. |
Welcome to ParadiseDVD Review - Oct 9, 2007
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Crystal Bernard and Brian Dennehy take top billing in this family-oriented drama about a pastor's efforts to reinvigorate her church and community from apathy and indifference. |
Amy Grant, "Greatest Hits"Music Review - Oct 9, 2007
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The timelessness of Amy Grant is made crystal clear in this compilation spanning over thirty years. |
The ReapingDVD Review - Oct 8, 2007
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AnnaSophia Robb turns in a mesmerizing performance as a little girl in the swamplands of Louisiana whom local townsfolk suspect is the catalyst behind a series of biblical plagues. |
Bee Gees Greatest Two-Disc CD GiveawayContest - Oct 8, 2007
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So how deep is your love for the Bee Gees? Enter below for a chance to win this two-disc CD set. |
The Next Iron Chef - October 7, 2007 (Premiere)A Dose of Reality - Oct 7, 2007
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The quest for the next Iron Chef begins tonight, as Alton Brown runs eight top-rated chefs from around the country through the most grueling kitchen gauntlets ever televised. |
Bratz: Super BabyzDVD Review - Oct 7, 2007
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Does a passion for fashion start in the crib? If you're one of the Bratz it does. |
The Midnight Library: I Can See YouBook Review - Oct 5, 2007
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Just in time for Halloween comes this latest collection of Damien Graves' tales guaranteed to keep you awake nights. |
Shark - Season OneDVD Review - Oct 4, 2007
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If trial is war and second place is death, then Sebastian Stark is a five-star general of battlefield promotions in this drama series about a high-powered defense attorney turned prosecutor. |
Life is Wild - PilotTelevision Review - Oct 3, 2007
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To save their family, the Clarkes pull their kids out of New York to spend a year in the wilds of South Africa in this family-friendly drama from The CW. |
Alton Brown: Forging The Next Iron ChefInterview - Oct 2, 2007
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He's the MacGyver of all things culinary, the Mister Wizard of the kitchen -- and now the hardest working man in food television is out to find The Next Iron Chef. |
Knocked Up - Unrated (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Oct 2, 2007
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She's having his baby -- What a beautiful way of saying she'll never drink again. |
The-Trades 10th Anniversary DVD Library Giveaway!Contest - Oct 1, 2007
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It's our birthday, but you get to take home the presents in our month-long monster prize contest! |
The-Trades 10th Anniversary Poster-Palooza!Contest - Oct 1, 2007
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Turn your bedroom into a shrine of theatrical proportions with this collection of movie posters. |
Sydney White Poster (signed by Amanda Bynes)Contest - Oct 1, 2007
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Freshman year is no fairy tale, but you're certain to be enchanted with this autographed prize. |
The Film Crew - Wild Women of WongoDVD Review - Oct 1, 2007
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In Wongo, all the women are beautiful and all the men are brutes. In Goona, it's just the opposite. What happens when like meets like? Hilarity, if you're seeing it through the eyes of the Film Crew guys! |
The Jungle Book (Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Platinum Edition)DVD Review - Oct 1, 2007
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Disney throws in a lot more than the bare necessities with this 40th anniversary edition of the last animated feature with which Walt Disney himself had direct involvement. |
Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer (The Power Cosmic Edition, 2-Disc Set)DVD Review - Sep 30, 2007
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The first family of Marvel Comics returns to the big screen to take on the threat of Galactus and his silver-skinned herald in this less-than-stellar adventure. |
52: The NovelBook Review - Sep 28, 2007
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Surgically removing extraneous storylines from the original comic book series, Cox offers a streamlined and coherent version of the big events of the series that changed the DC Comics universe. |
Aliens in America - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 26, 2007
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The Tolchuk family volunteered to host a foreign exchange student to bolster their son's popularity at school. What they got was Raja. |
The ArrivalBook Review - Sep 26, 2007
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Like many intellectual masterpieces, the beauty of Shaun Tan's The Arrival cannot be fully appreciated upon first blush. |
Numb3rs - The Third SeasonDVD Review - Sep 25, 2007
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The clues all add up in this uniquely math-oriented forensics drama starring David Krumholtz and Rob Morrow. |
The King of Queens - The Complete Ninth SeasonDVD Review - Sep 25, 2007
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The Heffernan saga comes to a close with this two-disc final season set from Sony Pictures. |
Bionic Woman - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 24, 2007
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She's stronger. Faster. Better than she was before. And she hates it. |
Life - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 24, 2007
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He used his prison sentence to answer life's big questions. Now this Zen-lightened detective is back on the force, whether they want him there or not. |
Adventures in Reading: Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, The Nixie's Song -- Signed by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizziContest - Sep 24, 2007
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The Spiderwick adventures continue in this wonderful hardcover edition, signed by the authors. |
Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Double DVD GiveawayContest - Sep 24, 2007
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Take the ride of your life as a new team of Power Rangers kick the battle against evil into highest gear. |
Lucky YouDVD Review - Sep 24, 2007
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Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore, and Robert Duvall headline this lackluster story of an estranged father and son competing in the World Series of Poker. |
Journeyman - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 22, 2007
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Kevin McKidd headlines this time-travel series that emulates Quantum Leap with a continuous dramatic plot thread. |
Reaper - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 21, 2007
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The CW puts a slacker-spin on Brimstone in this action/comedy featuring Ray Wise as the Man Downstairs. |
Faradawn (The Fog Mound, Book 2)Book Review - Sep 21, 2007
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Thelonious Chipmunk is back in an all new adventure as he and his friends follow the clues from Bill the Human to learn what happened to Earth that made it a world of talking animals. |
Ellen Hopkins: Sculpting the Words Behind GlassInterview - Sep 21, 2007
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Authors often draw upon the well of their experiences as a source for their art. For verse-novelist Ellen Hopkins, that well is deep, dark, and painful. |
Read and Learn: The Life of JesusBook Review - Sep 20, 2007
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There have probably been stories of Jesus Christ tailored for children since AD 37, and Eva Moore's concise Bible-based biography (with gentle illustrations by Duendes del Sur) is but the latest (and certainly not the last). |
GlassBook Review - Sep 19, 2007
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In this sequel to Crank, Kristina returns, having battled against the monster of meth addiction. But it doesn't take very long for her to fall back into the same -- and worse -- habits. |
Online Nation - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 19, 2007
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It's YouTube TeeVee in this half-hour CW presentation that blends America's Funniest Videos with a distinct G4 feel. |
Saturday Night Fever - 30th Anniversary Special Collector's EditionDVD Review - Sep 19, 2007
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You can tell by the way he uses his walk that he's got Saturday Night Fever! |
Josie and the Pussycats - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Sep 18, 2007
"Josie and the Pussycats!
Long tails -- and ears for hats!
Guitars in sharps and flats!
Neat, sweet, a groovy song! You're invited, come along!" |
Big Brother 8 - September 18: Choosing the Better of Two EvelsA Dose of Reality - Sep 18, 2007
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The Donatos have won Big Brother 8. But which Donato gets the half-a-mill, and which one gets the paltry $50K? And will Daniele whine about it either way? |
Smallville - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - Sep 18, 2007
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The hunt for the escaped Phantom Zone villains plus Lex Luthor's machinations to develop a super-army keep Clark busy this season. Fortunately, he finds there are super-powered heroes on his side to help him take up the slack. |
Everybody Loves Raymond - The Complete Ninth SeasonDVD Review - Sep 17, 2007
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All good things must come to an end. But with the advent of DVDs, we can at least relive those good things over and over. |
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - Mickey's Treat DVD GiveawayContest - Sep 17, 2007
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Put on your costume, grab your goody bag -- and sign up! -- to join Mickey and his pals for spooktacular Halloween fun! |
Superman Doomsday DVD GiveawayContest - Sep 17, 2007
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The first DC Comics direct-to-DVD animated film debuts with a PG-13 rating, as the story of Superman's death unfolds. |
Who Put the "Freak" in French Fries?Editorial - Sep 14, 2007
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Maybe I'm just old fashioned -- or simply just old -- but whatever happened to "two all beef patties," "hold the pickle, hold the lettuce," et cetera when it came to advertising fast food -- ads that actually tried to tempt your stomach, rather than turn it? |
Max Lucado 3:16 - Stories of HopeDVD Review - Sep 13, 2007
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The Christian author and screenwriter hosts a set of mini-devotionals, accompanied by a short film about a runaway teen who returns home to her father after falling into a seedy career. |
Various Artists, "House, M.D. - Original Television Soundtrack"Music Review - Sep 13, 2007
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Taken on the whole, the House, M.D. Original Television Soundtrack is a heavy mixture of bringdowns interspersed with a few spike-ups -- the musical prescription to make you feel like you're the pill-popping Dr. Gregory House himself, in fact. |
Big Brother 8 - September 13: Turn Out the Lights -- The Party's OverA Dose of Reality - Sep 13, 2007
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The three-part Head of Household competition wraps up in tonight's live eviction episode, which leaves the jury members will very little choice. |
Chuck - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 12, 2007
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When Chuck accidentally downloads a CIA/NSA joint program directly into his brain, he becomes the country's newest superspy. Can he do that and still maintain his $11 an hour job as an electronics store technical support representative? |
Wrath of the Titans #2Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2007
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Perseus and Hercules are back for more adventure, joined by Pegasus the winged horse and Bubo the clockwork owl. |
The Legend of Isis #1Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2007
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It'll take a little more than zephyr winds to straighten out this ambitious reimagining of the Filmation heroine. |
I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Sep 11, 2007
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The penultimate chapter in the adventures of a NASA astronaut and his magical girlfriend is released from Sony Pictures. |
Big Brother 8 - September 11: Jesus Saves, But The Devil Saves His OwnA Dose of Reality - Sep 11, 2007
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Jameka and Zach may have faith in God, but the Power of Veto requires someone of Evel lineage to win it. All this, plus an endurance competition for the HoH that leaves the remaining houseguests hopping mad! |
King of Kong Poster GiveawayContest - Sep 10, 2007
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Two men fight it out for the championship, armed only with quarters and an uncanny knack for jumping barrels and foiling gorillas. |
Adventures in Reading: Autographed "Into the Mist" by Patrick CarmanContest - Sep 10, 2007
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Get into reading with this hardcover copy of "Into the Mist," the newest installment of Patrick Carman's "Land of Elyon" series. Hey... somebody signed their name inside this one! |
Bones - Season TwoDVD Review - Sep 10, 2007
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Everything connects to everything else in this captivating and engaging forensic drama that doesn't take itself too seriously. |
Big Brother 8 - September 9: In Which Zach Calculates the Prize for Third PlaceA Dose of Reality - Sep 9, 2007
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Zach's been promised a third-place position on the coattails of the Donatos. But when he wins the Head of Household position and has time to think, he wonders how good a promise of nothing really is. |
Gossip Girl - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 7, 2007
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The CW's newest entry into the teen soap market follows a cast of poor little rich kids intent on accomplishing all seven deadly sins before breakfast, all documented by the ever watchful and ever anonymous blogger, Gossip Girl. You're nobody if you're not being talked about. |
Big Brother 8 - September 6: Double Trouble for America's LovebirdsA Dose of Reality - Sep 7, 2007
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It's a Big Brother "Fast Forward" episode, resulting in a double eviction for this season's lovebirds. |
Superman - DoomsdayDVD Review - Sep 6, 2007
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The Death of Superman saga gets retold and reimagined in this first direct-to-DVD animated movie from DC Comics. |
Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth VaderBook Review - Sep 6, 2007
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Ryder Windham presents a chronological history of Darth Vader, from his perspective, through the "Star Wars" films and books. |
Man About the House - The Complete First and Second SeriesDVD Review - Sep 5, 2007
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The British forerunner to Three's Company outshines its American cousin in many regards, but it's undeniably appealing to those who've acquired the taste for Britcoms. |
Dexter - The First SeasonDVD Review - Sep 4, 2007
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Not quite a man, not quite a monster -- he's different. He's Dexter. He's a serial killer - and he's the hero. |
UnholyDVD Review - Sep 4, 2007
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Daryl Goldberg directs and co-writes this unholy mess of circular logic and an "Angel Heart"-esque hunt for the bad guy. |
Delta FarceDVD Review - Sep 4, 2007
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This 21st century "Three Stooges in the National Guard" flick has some funny moments, but in places stinks worse than delta farts. |
Big Brother 8 - September 4: Return of the Jedi, Attack of the CloneA Dose of Reality - Sep 4, 2007
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Big Brother All-Star Janelle returns to host this week's Power of Veto competition: Janelle-o-Vision. |
Rocket Science Poster GiveawayContest - Sep 3, 2007
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They loved it at Sundance! Now you can draw rave reviews by displaying the poster. |
Big Brother 8 - September 2: Zach Attack!A Dose of Reality - Sep 2, 2007
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Zack comes out of floaterdom and wins Head of Household for the first time. |
Into The Mist (Land of Elyon)Book Review - Sep 1, 2007
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The adventures in the Land of Elyon continue as Roland Warvold spins a tale of his youth spent with his brother Thomas. |
Big Brother 8 - August 30: All the Tea in China (Cups)A Dose of Reality - Aug 30, 2007
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As Amber is evicted, the houseguests compete in an all-night marathon race for the Head of Household. |
RL Stine's The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About ItDVD Review - Aug 30, 2007
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Hannah Montana's Emily Osment stars in this Goosebumps-on-steroids fright-fest about a mysterious shop, a book, and a summoned monster. |
You Can Run But You Can't HideBook Review - Aug 29, 2007
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The life story of Dog the Bounty Hunter is told in detail in this autobiography from Hyperion books. |
Caedmon's Call, "Overdressed"Music Review - Aug 28, 2007
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Derek Webb reunites with the group for this first release under the INO label. |
Big Brother 8 - August 28: Eric Rounds the Bases with Jessica, But Strikes Out on the VetoA Dose of Reality - Aug 28, 2007
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Given the opportunity to finally make a decision on his own without America's input, Eric fails to use the Power of Veto given him to eliminate his only real threats in the game. |
Death Sentence Poster GiveawayContest - Aug 27, 2007
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Kevin Bacon stars in this film about an everyday guy pushed to extraordinary lengths to protect his family. |
Heroes - Season OneDVD Review - Aug 27, 2007
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When people from all walks of life begin to develop super powers, it marks the next step in human evolution. But first, they have to save the world, and to do that, they must first save the cheerleader. Confused? You won't be when you get hooked on this serial drama! |
Big Brother 8 - August 26: Live Nude Girls -- Booyah!A Dose of Reality - Aug 26, 2007
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In tonight's luxury competition, Big Brother brings us what we've all been missing: bouncing, soapy, nekkid chicks. Now that's good tee-vee! |
Ugly Betty - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 24, 2007
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Very rarely does television bring us a gem as bright as Ugly Betty, a series that takes an ordinary girl and plops her down in the middle of the glitterati where she proceeds to outshine them all with her inner beauty. |
Big Brother 8 - August 23: Bratty Behavior Okay? Au Contraire, Au Pair!A Dose of Reality - Aug 23, 2007
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Jen flouts the rules when she learns she's the backdoor target of Head of Household Daniele. Will Big Brother have to give the naughty nanny a spanking? |
Big Brother 8 - August 21: Jameka's Got Religion, Amber's Had a Vision, Daniele's Made a Decision, and Jen Gets DerisionA Dose of Reality - Aug 21, 2007
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Amber's had a vision from God that she's going to win the Power of Veto. |
'til Death - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 21, 2007
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The Starks have been married for over twenty years. But when the newlywed Woodcocks move in next door, both couples discover they have a lot to learn. |
Legion of Super Heroes - Volume 1DVD Review - Aug 21, 2007
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The Legion of Super Heroes -- the teenaged heroes of 1000 years into DC Comics' future -- get the animated treatment, with a teenaged Superman on the team. |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Video Game for WiiContest - Aug 20, 2007
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Visit Hogwarts, cast spells, and face down Voldemort, all through the magic of your Wii! |
Bratz Poster GiveawayContest - Aug 20, 2007
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Display your inner Brat with this full-size poster from the motion picture. |
20 Million Miles To Earth (50th Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - Aug 20, 2007
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This 50s sci-fi creature feature has a plot that's good for a laugh or three. But the real fun here is the education from all the Ray Harryhausen centered special features of this two-disc edition. |
Big Brother 8 - August 19: Amber the Mock Turtle Gets Schooled in VocabularyA Dose of Reality - Aug 19, 2007
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When the houseguests begin to play Beer Pong,Big Brother takes it to a whole new level. And HoH Daniele makes her nominations. |
The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global WarmingBook Review - Aug 17, 2007
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The producer of "An Inconvenient Truth" joins forces with a children's author to bring the "facts" about global warming to a more credulous audience. |
The Arterran Chronicles (The Last Witness, Book 0)Book Review - Aug 16, 2007
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Gerald Welch's prelude to Resurrected Destiny gives readers all the backstory and maybe a little too much more. |
Elvis: The Mini-SeriesDVD Review - Aug 16, 2007
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Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's passing comes this Jonathan Rhys Meyers vehicle, documenting Presley's life from Sun to the '68 Comeback Special. |
Big Brother 8 - August 16: A Pawn Can Become a Queen -- And Apparently Vice-Versa!A Dose of Reality - Aug 16, 2007
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A pawn may become a queen; but when the queen becomes a pawn, is it a winning maneuver? Dustin is about to find out the shocking answer. |
The Nixie's Song: Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, Book OneBook Review - Aug 15, 2007
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The Spiderwick adventures continue in this brand new series from Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. |
Big Brother 8 - August 14: Dustin Swallows, But Dick Handles His Balls BetterA Dose of Reality - Aug 14, 2007
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Jessica used her HoH power to put father/daughter combo Dick and Daniele on the block. She's guaranteed to get rid of at least one of them that way, right? Right? |
The ArchitectBook Review - Aug 14, 2007
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Mike Baron and Andie Tong deliver up a graphic novel that's heavy on coincidence and short on horror. |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Video Game for Xbox 360Contest - Aug 13, 2007
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Enter to win the Entertainment Arts video game that allows you to take charge of Harry's fate. |
Stardust Movie Mini-Poster GiveawayContest - Aug 13, 2007
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Maybe you can't catch a falling star, but you could catch a free poster! |
The Dresden Files - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 13, 2007
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When it comes to helping solve crimes, Harry Dresden is a real wizard. Uh-oh. It's magic! |
Movin' Too FastDVD Review - Aug 13, 2007
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"Thelma and Louise" meets "Vendetta" in this cross-country snoozer about two girls on the run from a psycho cop car. |
Wild Hogs (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Aug 13, 2007
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Get your motor running and head out on the highway with these four guys who were born to be mild. |
Big Brother 8 - August 12: The Gospel According to Sainte GangstaA Dose of Reality - Aug 12, 2007
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It's Dick vs. Jameka over truth, honesty and Christianity. Will Jameka convince HoH Jessica to exorcise the Donatos, or Jess give the devil his due? |
The Dark Crystal: 25th Anniversary Original SoundtrackMusic Review - Aug 12, 2007
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Trevor Jones, whose lifetime achievements include musical compositions for "Excalibur," "Labyrinth," "Dark City," "Merlin," and "Dinotopia," is in fine form here in one of his earlier film scores. |
The Baby-Sitters Club: Mary Anne Saves the DayBook Review - Aug 11, 2007
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Ann M. Martin's beloved characters get the Graphix treatment by Raina Telgemeier in this newest installment. |
Clemency Pogue: The Scrivener BeesBook Review - Aug 10, 2007
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J.T. Petty's fairy-killing heroine is back to face down a renegade changeling who threatens all of the Make-Believe. But can she save her parents' marriage? |
Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer SupremeDVD Review - Aug 9, 2007
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Marvel's master magician gets his own direct-to-DVD animated origin story in this modern retelling of the classic Lee/Ditko character. |
Big Brother 8 - August 9: Semitic Semantics From Shikse Shmok, Censored by CBS, Ain't Shpasik!A Dose of Reality - Aug 9, 2007
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Kail is evicted and Jessica is the new HoH. Meanwhile, Amber blows up on Eric, but her frustration with him goes straight to this jewboy's ethnicity -- not that CBS let's you see that little outburst. |
Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy: The Mystery, Science, and Theater Behind The Film CrewInterview - Aug 8, 2007
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The MST3K guys are back, doing what they do best with a new series of DVDs. |
Big Brother 8 - August 7: Blood Will Out as Daniele Becomes Her Father's DaughterA Dose of Reality - Aug 7, 2007
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The house is full of stinky bunnies, but that's nothing compared to the stench of the plans of father/daughter team Dick and Daniele. |
8 Simple Rules - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 7, 2007
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John Ritter's final prime-time sitcom left us all laughing, and this first season collection reminds us of the classic hit this series could have been. If only. |
Darkwing Duck - Volume TwoDVD Review - Aug 7, 2007
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The Duck Knight returns to keep St. Canard safe from evil, villainy, injustice and et cetera. |
The Tick vs. Season TwoDVD Review - Aug 7, 2007
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Ben Edlund's big blue arachnid hero stands ready to meet out more toon justice in this almost-complete second season. |
TMNTDVD Review - Aug 7, 2007
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Eastman and Laird's amphibian heroes return in this less-than-stellar CGI animated movie that lends itself more to video game technology than entertaining cinema. |
DVD Giveaway: Transformers Armada - FlashbacksContest - Aug 6, 2007
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The adventures of the Autobots and Decepticons -- robots in disguise! -- are collected on this single-disc from Rhino. |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix SoundtrackContest - Aug 6, 2007
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Enter to win a copy of Nicholas Hooper's score for the fifth movie chronicling the adventures of Harry Potter. |
Big Brother 8 - August 5: Foul! Fan Flies in the Face of America's Fun!A Dose of Reality - Aug 5, 2007
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Eric's in an alliance of millions, but there's a traitor in our midst who sends a plane over the HoH competition with a message for Daniele. |
Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Aug 4, 2007
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Meanwhile, back at the Hall of Justice, the Super Friends have inducted a new member -- Firestorm! -- to help them combat the menace of Darkseid and his minions. |
Big Brother 8 - August 2: Dick Teas!A Dose of Reality - Aug 3, 2007
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The new nominee transforms into Travis Nick-le before our eyes, as Dick gets as Nestea as he wants to be with Jen. |
Roseanne - The Complete Eighth SeasonDVD Review - Aug 3, 2007
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Wedding bells are ringing and the Conner family grows by another member when Roseanne gives birth to Jerry Garcia Conner. |
Mandisa, "True Beauty"Music Review - Aug 1, 2007
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Full of energy and spirituality, True Beauty is the mark of a promising new artist into the Christian music market, who continues to prove the adage that it's better to lose on American Idol than it is to win. |
Nicholas Hooper, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"Music Review - Aug 1, 2007
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If you're a completist collector of Potterana, then you'll be picking this album up regardless, and probably won't even break open the seal. If, however, you want to enjoy the music of Harry Potter, you may find that you're best served by returning to the first soundtrack. |
The Book of TimeBook Review - Aug 1, 2007
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William Rodarmor translates Guillaume Prevost's novel about a boy's search for his missing father using an ancient coin-operated time machine. |
Big Brother 8 - July 31: In Which God Switches Alliances... For a DollarA Dose of Reality - Aug 1, 2007
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Nominations are made, Vetos get played, and the Pity Potty gets a revolving door installed. |
The Vixen (Les Femmes)DVD Review - Aug 1, 2007
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"The Vixen" is the final film to be found on Lionsgate's "Brigitte Bardot 5-Film Collection," a three-disc set which also includes "Naughty Girl," "Love on a Pillow," "Come Dance with Me," and "Two Weeks in September." |
PeanutBook Review - Jul 31, 2007
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Linas Alsenas delivers an adorable children's book about an elderly lady and her somewhat unusual puppy. |
Babylon 5 - The Lost TalesDVD Review - Jul 31, 2007
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Ten years after the formation of the Interstellar Alliance, fans now return to the galaxy's last, best hope for peace. |
Magic the Gathering: Tenth EditionGame Review - Jul 30, 2007
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The highly entertaining and completely addictive collectible card strategy game shows no signs of slowing down after over ten years. |
Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsBook Review - Jul 30, 2007
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I've just turned the last page of the last book of the Harry Potter series. And it's with some sadness that I have to force myself to realize that -- it's over. It's really over. |
Big Brother 8 - July 29: Let Flow My TearsA Dose of Reality - Jul 30, 2007
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Amber cries. Dustin cries, Daniele cries. Dick cries. Jen cries. Time to buy stock in tissues, folks. |
300 (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Jul 30, 2007
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What "300" lacks in veracity, it makes up for in sheer cinematic ballsiness. |
Big Brother 8 - July 26: So Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson -- Your Housemates Fear You Less Than They Fear MikeA Dose of Reality - Jul 27, 2007
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Jen saved herself from eviction with the Veto, and Dick replaced her with Mike. But is Kail still his only target now, after Mike's antics during the veto competition? |
Lindsay Lohan: Another "Gnat Pack" Girl Repeating the PatternEditorial - Jul 26, 2007
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Lohan needs another getaway, where the only aromatherapy available will be the lonely smell of flannel and regret. |
Big Brother 8 - July 24: In Which Many Players Believe Dick Lives Up To His NameA Dose of Reality - Jul 25, 2007
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Jen and Kail are both up for nominations, but Dick only has eyes for Kail. But will his plans change when he is given a new target? |
The Secrets of Isis - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Jul 24, 2007
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"Oh zephyr winds which blow on high, lift me now so I can fly." |
Blade of FireBook Review - Jul 24, 2007
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Stuart Hill exhibits a number of reasons why he's one of the best authors you've never heard of. |
Big Brother 8 - July 22: Fun With Dick and Jen (and Kail)A Dose of Reality - Jul 23, 2007
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The new head of household interrogates the Mrs. Robinson alliance, and sets his sights firmly on Kail and Jen for past transgressions. |
The Monster Squad - (Two-Disc 20th Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - Jul 23, 2007
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This 1987 feature film rode a cresting wave of other kid-gang adventures like "The Goonies" and "Adventures in Babysitting", giving us what the director descibed as "The Little Rascals vs. the Universal Monsters." |
HairsprayMovie Review - Jul 22, 2007
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Adam Shankman's music-filled remake is full of style, volume and bounce! |
Justice League of America #11: "Walls"Comic Book Review - Jul 22, 2007
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Brad Meltzer and Gene Ha serve up a single-issue story that's a shining example of how to use comics to tell a story. Is the Eisner Award committee reading this one? |
Birds of Prey #108: "Swan Song"Comic Book Review - Jul 22, 2007
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BoP scribe Gail Simone pens her farewell issue this month, as Oracle and Spy Smasher face off for control of the organization. |
CashbackMovie Review - Jul 20, 2007
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If you enjoy magical realism, and you're willing to commit to the story from its beginning, "Cashback" will reward you with fantastic parts if not a fantastic whole. |
Weeds - Season TwoDVD Review - Jul 20, 2007
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There's not a wholesome character in the bunch in this Showtime dramedy about dealing pot in suburbia. But not unlike the weed itself, you may find that -- in this case -- one hit and you're hooked. |
Big Brother 8 - July 17: Is Daniele the Second Coming of Janelle?A Dose of Reality - Jul 18, 2007
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Targeted for eviction by Nanny Jen, Daniele wins the veto competition for the second week in a row. Are we seeing the Second Coming of Janelle? |
The Hills Have Eyes 2 - (Unrated)DVD Review - Jul 18, 2007
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"Deliverance" gets the mutant treatment in this Wes Craven sequel. |
Magic the Gathering: Limited Edition Serra Angel by Greg StaplesContest - Jul 18, 2007
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Enter to win this gorgeous, matted, limited edition print signed by Greg Staples and numbered 594/1000. Plus some other Magic goodies! |
The Film Crew: Hollywood After DarkDVD Review - Jul 17, 2007
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Because every bad movie deserves it's own commentary track, the creative minds behind Mystery Science Theater are back with a new mission, starting with this Rue McClanahan vehicle from the musty trunks of Hollywood. |
Perfect CreatureDVD Review - Jul 17, 2007
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As vampire stories go, there are many that suck in more ways than one -- and "Perfect Creature" is elbowing its way into that club. |
Factory Girl (Unrated)DVD Review - Jul 17, 2007
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Oh yeah. It's the story of Edie Sedgwick. And Andy Warhol. Isn't that great? |
Dress Up for Chuck & Larry's Wedding!Contest - Jul 17, 2007
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Chuck and Larry are getting married -- or are they? Either way, these togs are perfect to attend the ceremony and reception. |
Beauty and the Beast - The Second SeasonDVD Review - Jul 16, 2007
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Vincent and Catherine return for another season of fantasy/romance -- while a blackhearted villain lurks in the darkness. |
The Simpsons Movie: Poster GiveawayContest - Jul 16, 2007
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Mmmm... Poster... And it can be yours if you win. But you've got to click to enter. D'oh! |
Todd Agnew, "Better Questions"Music Review - Jul 16, 2007
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Agnew's latest album features a nice mix of styles, ranging from congregational to rock to rap to funk to blues. With sixteen tracks (including the bonus track), you'll certainly have no shortage of the Toddster during your music devotional time. |
Big Brother 8 - July 15: Got No Style, Got No Flair, But She's There -- And Yes, We Mean the Nanny!A Dose of Reality - Jul 16, 2007
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HoH "Nanny Jen" gets between a father and his daughter, while Zach and the rest of the house come to realize that, when it comes to Jen, the "I"s have it. |
Summer Sizzler DVD GiveawayContest - Jul 16, 2007
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Lionsgate presents two baudy comedies to add some sizzle to your summer. |
Big Brother 8 - July 12: First Eviction, and the Nanny Takes ChargeA Dose of Reality - Jul 13, 2007
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Will God intervene on behalf of the single mom from Sin City? Or will the Kansas student be sent back to class? |
Big Brother 8 - July 10: Ready or Not, Here Comes the Golden Power of Veto!A Dose of Reality - Jul 11, 2007
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Amber and Carol are nominated for eviction, but a game of hide and seek may find an out for one of them. And the houseguests consider the de-jen-eration of the house. |
The Astronaut FarmerDVD Review - Jul 10, 2007
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Charles Farmer's dream of space travel consumes his life and his family in this quirky story of single-minded commitedness. |
Big Brother 8 - July 8, 2007: Nominations Come From Mrs. Robinson and the Spirit of Fairness. Goo Goo Ga Joo!A Dose of Reality - Jul 9, 2007
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Alliances quickly form, and old wounds are reopened to fester in the public eye. And who's photo showcases the face that launched a thousand tears? |
Bewitched - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Jul 9, 2007
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Dick York makes his final television appearance as Darrin Stephens in this fifth season of the classic mixed-marriage sitcom. |
Evan AlmightyMovie Review - Jul 9, 2007
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Ev & the Almighty -- aka Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman -- pair up for a fun, family-friendly comedy. |
Bone: Old Man's CaveBook Review - Jul 8, 2007
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The sixth installment of Graphix' Bone stories finds the Bone Cousins and Thorn in a climactic battle with the Hooded One and the army of rat creatures. |
Detective Comics #834: "Trust"Comic Book Review - Jul 8, 2007
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Batman and Zatanna work past their trust issues to combat the Joker in this story from Paul Dini and Don Kramer |
Nightwing #134: "321 Days: The Best Friend"Comic Book Review - Jul 8, 2007
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Nightwing's stakeout of an old acquaintance is interrupted when he spots someone else wearing Adrian Chase's Vigilante costume. |
Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying TRUTH! About Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and MoreBook Review - Jul 7, 2007
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Joshua Gee reveals the real truths behind the monsters that haunt our nightmares -- and our movie screens. |
The Midnight Library: Shut Your MouthBook Review - Jul 6, 2007
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Damien Graves is back with three more spine-tingling tales to keep young readers up at night. |
Kelly Clarkson, "My December"Music Review - Jul 5, 2007
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Well, it sounds like somebody had a bad breakup, as the pilot American Idol winner delivers a mix of songs that are as angry as they are angsty, as growling as they are grueling. |
Big Brother 8 - July 5, 2007: We Have Met the Enemy, and He is Us!A Dose of Reality - Jul 5, 2007
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The hamsters are back -- and some of them already have a head start on hating each other. Plus: Who is America's Puppet? |
My AmericaBook Review - Jul 4, 2007
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Coretta Scott King Award winners Jan Spivey Gilchrist and Ashley Bryan team up to provide an artistic look at America. |
NeverwasDVD Review - Jul 4, 2007
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Ian McKellen works wizardry in this modern day Christopher Robin's lament that operates in much the same vein as "The Fisher King". |
Dr. Zhivegas, "Get Down"Music Review - Jul 3, 2007
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If you've got a fever that even more cowbell won't cure, the fever that can only be cooled by boogeying your bottom off, then Dr. Zhivegas has your prescription. |
Don't Say That Word!Book Review - Jul 2, 2007
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Michael tries to tell his mom what happened at school today -- but every time he gets to the good parts, mom interrupts! |
Mouse Guard, Volume One: Fall 1152Book Review - Jul 2, 2007
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J.R.R. Tolkien meets Beatrix Potter in this highly imaginative and colorful adventure that enthralls from beginning to end. |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Dumbledore's Army Needs You!Contest - Jul 2, 2007
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The Order of the Phoenix has heard the call to arms! Will you be ready? |
Lunch MoneyBook Review - Jul 1, 2007
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Greg and Maura are rivals in the comic book industry, selling their minicomics to their classmates. But by working together, they develop something even greater than either of them could do on their own. |
The Best of BravestarrDVD Review - Jun 30, 2007
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They needed an entire army of lawmen. They got one -- Marshall Bravestarr. |
Spoiled Rotten: Comics Latest Teapot Tempest Boils Over, But Does It Highlight an Underfed Hunger for Information?Editorial - Jun 27, 2007
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Comics latest teakettle tempest has more fans choosing sides than did "Civil War". But do spoilers help or hurt funnybook sales? |
FablehavenBook Review - Jun 25, 2007
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Brandon Mull delivers a real page-scorcher of an adventure that will keep readers glued as they explore a multifaceted world of magic. |
Sara's FaceBook Review - Jun 25, 2007
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Ultimately, what seems to be intended to be a caustic criticism of image-centric celebrity becomes a big "Who cares?" |
Back Door Slam, "Roll Away"Music Review - Jun 25, 2007
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Back Door Slam is a front stoop jam group, combining traditional blues with old school Mellencamp in their debut album. |
The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #13: "Full Throttle: Conclusion"Comic Book Review - Jun 23, 2007
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The series completes its run with more of a jog after a mere thirteen issues. |
Brave and the Bold, The #4: "The Garden of Destiny"Comic Book Review - Jun 23, 2007
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DC's best and most-overlooked title continues to deliver a rollicking good story with fantastic artwork. |
Volunteer JamDVD Review - Jun 22, 2007
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Ultimately, if you can get this on CD, you'll have a more enjoyable time listening to some great southern rock. But it's not something that's fun to watch. |
The New Adventures of SupermanDVD Review - Jun 21, 2007
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DC Comics' flagship super hero kickstarted the era of Saturday morning programming with this series of cartoon shorts that put Filmation on the map. |
The New Adventures of BatmanDVD Review - Jun 20, 2007
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Greetings, Bat-Fans! The Saturday morning seventies adventures of the Caped Crusaders are collected onto this 2-disc DVD set. |
Miss PotterDVD Review - Jun 19, 2007
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Renee Zellweger enchants in this film that comes across as more fairy tale than biopic. |
Silver Spoons - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 18, 2007
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Edward Stratton III had everything a kid could ever want. And then he got a twelve-year-old son. |
Bridge to TerabithiaDVD Review - Jun 18, 2007
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Keep your mind wide open, but guard your heart in this moving and effecting movie that disguises itself as a CGI fantasy. |
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - The Friendship EditionDVD Review - Jun 18, 2007
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It's much friendlier with two -- you and Winnie the Pooh -- in these classic animated stories from Walt Disney's take on the A.A. Milne tales of the bear with a head full of fluff. |
Transformers Poster GiveawayContest - Jun 16, 2007
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Protect! Destroy! Make your choice and pick a side between the Autobots or the Decepticons. |
"Live Free or Die Hard" -- But Dress WellContest - Jun 16, 2007
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Up for grabs in this giveaway drawing is a baseball cap and wifebeater tee, both imprinted with the "Live Free or Die Hard" movie logo. |
Ratatouille Poster GiveawayContest - Jun 16, 2007
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Trapping a rat is hard, but catching a "Ratatouille" poster is easier. |
Violet Makes a Splash (Sister Magic #2)Book Review - Jun 15, 2007
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It's hard enough keeping Violet's feet on the ground, but when she magically upgrades the backyard swimming pool, people start to notice. |
Betrayal (Chasing Yesterday, Book 2)Book Review - Jun 15, 2007
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J.D. and Daniel are on the run from Dr. Styron and LysenCorp. But J.D. soon finds there are others out to find her, as she begins to question her trust in anyone close to her. |
Awakening (Chasing Yesterday, Book 1)Book Review - Jun 14, 2007
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Robin Wasserman's new series is a sci-fi 24 for teens, starring an amnesiac girl with a hidden talent for destruction. |
What's Happening Now!! - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 14, 2007
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Hey hey hey! The old gang is back -- a little older, if not all that much more grown up. |
Mike Farris, "Salvation in Lights"Music Review - Jun 14, 2007
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The former frontman for the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies delivers a gospel album infused with a gutsy New Orleans Creole sound. |
NightriseBook Review - Jun 13, 2007
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The third book of "The Gatekeepers" makes up for some of the momentum that was lost in Evil Star, as two more of the five are brought onto the scene. |
Christopher Reeve: Young Actor (Childhood of Famous Americans)Book Review - Jun 13, 2007
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The life of Christopher Reeve is adapted into a biography for younger readers -- with at least one glaring error to this reviewer. |
BreachDVD Review - Jun 12, 2007
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The arrest of America's biggest spy, Robert Hanssen, is documented in this account by director Billy Ray with input from Eric O'Neill, the former FBI operative who helped make the arrest happen. |
Hellboy - Blood and Iron (Animated)DVD Review - Jun 12, 2007
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Hellboy and company return for an all-new animated adventure against the things that go bump in the night. |
Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 12, 2007
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Up your nose with a rubber hose! The Sweathogs are back in town, and this time they're on DVD. Dig? |
Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #3)Book Review - Jun 12, 2007
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Is the new janitor, Mr. Jolly, really Santa Claus? Most of the Bailey Kids seem to think so. |
Lou Scheimer: A Candid Conversation with Filmation's FounderInterview - Jun 11, 2007
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Lou Scheimer is the founder of an animation company known as Filmation, who produced an outstanding array of children's programming, from Fat Albert to Star Trek to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. |
Ghost Rider (Full Screen Edition)DVD Review - Jun 11, 2007
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Nicolas Cage is hell on wheels in the film adaptation of Marvel Comics Faustian hero. |
Hans Zimmer, "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End" [SOUNDTRACK]Music Review - Jun 9, 2007
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Yo ho! All together! The sweeping grandeur of this summer's blockbuster film can be the soundtrack to your personal pirate life. |
Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixVideo Game Preview - Jun 8, 2007
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In preparation for the next big screen debut of Harry Potter, EA Games previews the videogame adaptation, as well as offering the opportunity to win the Wii version. |
Paris Re-Imprisoned: Vivent la r�volution!Editorial - Jun 8, 2007
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She's in. She's out. She's back in again. Paris Hilton is a prisoner yo-yo, and the yo-yo holding the strings is the LA Sheriff. |
All-inBook Review - Jun 7, 2007
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Putting down All-in is like folding pocket aces with an ace on the turn because your wife insists you get up and call the babysitter just to make sure the children haven't hurt themselves in the last half hour. |
The Punishment of Paris Hilton: Three Days in Jail, Then Go to Your Room!Editorial - Jun 7, 2007
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Three days into a twenty-three day sentence (reduced from the original forty-five, hotel heiress Paris Hilton is released to serve out the rest of her sentence at the Hilton mansion. Poor baby. |
Genesis, "A Trick of the Tail" [ENHANCED]Music Review - Jun 6, 2007
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This Genesis reissue includes a DVD with audio tracks, new interviews, vintage music videos, and concert footage. |
The Cosby Show - Season FourDVD Review - Jun 5, 2007
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All hail the sweater king of sitcoms. Where most television series release one season every few months or so, The Cosby Show hits us with a double-whammy, streeting the third and fourth season simultaneously in separate packaging. |
H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous EducationBook Review - Jun 5, 2007
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Move over, Artemus Fowl -- there's a new criminal genius in town, and he's got company. |
Secrets of the CodeDVD Review - Jun 5, 2007
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Another faux-umentary spawned by "The Da Vinci Code", this one narrated by Susan Sarandon to give it gravitas. |
Hex - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 4, 2007
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It's just your average love story. Girl meets Fallen Angel, gains supernatural powers, bears his demon spawn, and battles curses with the ghost of her lesbian best friend. |
The Outer Limits (The Original Series) - Volume OneDVD Review - Jun 4, 2007
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There is nothing wrong with your DVD player. These shows are meant to be in black and white -- and they will disturb you intentionally. |
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 4, 2007
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This series represented a wild deviation from the style of programming which had earned Hanna-Barbera its reputation. Now it represents a time capsule from the early seventies, a view into the changing times and how an average guy learned to deal with them. |
The Cosby Show - Season ThreeDVD Review - Jun 4, 2007
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Bill Cosby has made a career out of using television to change the way America saw race, and with The Cosby Show, he managed to make ratings doing it. |
Orange is the New Black as Paris Goes Gracefully to JailEditorial - Jun 4, 2007
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It could have been worse. There could have been debutantes rioting in the streets of Bel Air, staging sit-ins at Starbucks, and looting Rodeo Drive, stuffing Gucci bags with as much Marc Jacobs as they could carry. |
Mysterious AmericaBook Review - Jun 2, 2007
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It probably isn't the kind of book you'll read from cover to cover. It's more the kind that you'll pick up, thumb through, and stop on the first interesting chapter for a bit -- or you'll dogear the pages regarding sightings in places you're familiar with. It's a fun bit of reference that will make for interesting conversation. |
Nancy Drew "Get a Clue" ContestContest - Jun 1, 2007
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Get a clue with the classic girl detective, ready to take on a new generation. |
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer Poster GiveawayContest - Jun 1, 2007
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Grab onto the Power Cosmic and bring the Silver Surfer and the Fantastic 4 to your home. |
Genesis, "Abacab" [ENHANCED]Music Review - May 31, 2007
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This Rhino re-release includes a DVD with all the audio tracks, four music videos, and a brand new interview with the band members. |
H.O.T.S.DVD Review - May 30, 2007
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This seventies cinematic sex romp sizzles with skin -- a ploy to distract the viewer from the absolute lack of plot and acting talent. |
Hannibal Rising - UnratedDVD Review - May 28, 2007
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Thomas Harris's consumer-driven prequel to the Hannibal Lecter story proves to be too much of a bad thing. |
Franklin and the Turtle Lake TreasureDVD Review - May 24, 2007
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Franklin loves playing in Woodland with his friends Bear, Beaver and Snail. But things get turned topsy-turvy when Franklin's Aunt Lucy -- an archeologist -- returns home from one of her many trips, bringing with her her goddaughter, Sam. |
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndMovie Review - May 24, 2007
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Drink up, me hearties, yo ho! The pirate trilogy comes to an thrilling, chilling, side-splitting and seat-gripping end. |
Shrek the Third Giftpak GiveawayContest - May 24, 2007
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Celebrate the coming of Shrek's little bundle of joy with us by winning this packet of Shrek goodies. |
The Good GermanDVD Review - May 22, 2007
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George Clooney and Cate Blanchett headline this black and white noir thriller set in the early days of post World War II Berlin. |
Kyle XY - The Complete First Season - DeclassifiedDVD Review - May 22, 2007
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He has no memories, no past... and no navel. Who is Kyle, and where did he come from? This ABC Family series delivers a mystery drama for science fiction fans that manages to intrigue the viewer from start to finish. |
Genesis AlphaBook Review - May 22, 2007
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Rune Michaels presents an intriguing exploration of the concepts of good and evil in this novel about brothers who are responsible for each other's lives. |
Epic Movie (Unrated Edition)DVD Review - May 21, 2007
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How Dim the Plot of Jason and Aaron, as they scramble for films they can call 'epic' for the sake of parody. |
Network Programming Falls Into Place for 2007/08 Television Viewing SeasonTelevision Analysis - May 21, 2007
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Summer isn't even officially here yet, but networks have already put many of their shows on mid-year hiatus, with season -- and in some cases, series -- finales having already aired. |
May Bird Among the StarsBook Review - May 20, 2007
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The Girls' Club of Literary Adventurers reconvenes to discuss May Bird's latest adventure. |
Arthur and the InvisiblesDVD Review - May 19, 2007
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A light, fun adventure for younger viewers, but ultimately shorter on plot than the little people who populate this CGI flick from Luc Besson. |
Hollywood DreamsMovie Review - May 18, 2007
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Actors in search of a script and a director form the ensemble core of this insomnia curing flick from Henry Jaglom. |
Hero High - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - May 18, 2007
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Originally part of the Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!, these toons have been separated from the Warner-owned property, but still include some rare crossovers with members of the Captain Marvel Family. |
Everybody Loves Raymond - The Complete Eighth SeasonDVD Review - May 17, 2007
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Everybody may love Raymond, but this season it's all about Robert and his new bride, Amy. |
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Poster GiveawayContest - May 16, 2007
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Yo ho, yo ho, a "Pirates" poster for me! |
Rave: An Oral Biography of Buster Casey Book GiveawayContest - May 16, 2007
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This hardcover novel by "Fight Club" writer Chuck Palahniuk has made it into our prize closet. |
American Dad!, Volume TwoDVD Review - May 15, 2007
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"Good Morning, USA! I've got a feeling that it's going to be a wonderful day!" |
The Fountain (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - May 14, 2007
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Inarguably a visual stunner, with ambitious scope, universal themes, and repeated symbolism. But the ultimate question that fails to be answered is: What's it all about? |
Tex Avery's Droopy - The Complete Theatrical CollectionDVD Review - May 14, 2007
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Hello, all you happy people. I'm the hero. And now I've got my very own uncut DVD release. I'm so happy. |
Alone With Her (Unrated Edition)DVD Review - May 10, 2007
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Director Eric Nicholas employs an interesting -- if not wholly believable -- conceit in the production of this stalker film. Shown from the stalker's perspective, it is shot entirely through surveillance cameras. |
Big - Extended EditionDVD Review - May 9, 2007
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It's Extended. It's Expanded. It's "Big" starring Tom Hanks as the little boy who had to grow up! |
ProvokedMovie Review - May 9, 2007
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When Kiranjit Alhuwalia was imprisoned for the murder of her abusive husband, it was her first step toward freedom. |
Music and LyricsDVD Review - May 8, 2007
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Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore strike a perfect chord in this fun romantic comedy. |
Cardinal Sins: Drunk, Distracted, Stoned, and StupidEditorial - May 8, 2007
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With a blood alcohol level of 0.157, 8.55 grams of marijuana, and in mid-conversation on his cell phone, Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock plowed into the back of a parked tow truck at over 65 miles per hour. |
Dirty Dancing (20th Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - May 7, 2007
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Have the time of your life reliving this classic 1980s love story. |
The Painted VeilDVD Review - May 7, 2007
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Naomi Watts and Edward Norton co-star and co-produce this celluloid opiate, adapted from the work by W. Somerset Maugham. |
Mintz No Help As Court Leaves Paris Hilton With Sauer TasteEditorial - May 7, 2007
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Not since Robespierre orchestrated the ultimate fall of Louis XVI has there been such an upset in the balance between the common man and the perceived aristocracy as when Superior Court Judge Michael Sauer handed Paris Hilton her 45 day sentence. |
Emma Roberts: Simply Fabulous!Book Review - May 5, 2007
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Yet another rising tween star must endure the embarrassment of having books written about her which are nothing more than fawning statements puffed up with collected quotes from other sources. |
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Movie Novelization)Book Review - May 4, 2007
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With "Spider-Man 3" burning up the screens, audience expectations will be high for the next superhero flick. Sadly, that next flick will be "Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer", a story so wretched that Jack Kirby's gravestone must be vibrating from all the spinning he's doing right now. |
Civic DutyMovie Review - May 3, 2007
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In a post-9/11 world, an out-of-work accountant becomes obsessed with the activities of his new neighbor, convinced the man is mounting a terrorist plot. |
Derek Webb, "The Ringing Bell"Music Review - May 3, 2007
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It's a hard sell, "The Ringing Bell", as Webb boldly and unapologetically delivers a new set of Christian-marketed protest songs for peace, cementing him as the Second Coming of John Lennon both musically and philosophically. |
28 Weeks Later: "Maintain the Quarantine!" Poster GiveawayContest - May 1, 2007
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Alert your friends and neighbors that they are still at risk of zombification by displaying this warning in your window. |
Jason of Star Command - The Complete Series on DVD GiveawayContest - May 1, 2007
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Spinning out of Space Academy, this 1978 Saturday morning series has been collected onto a three-DVD set. |
The Trouble with Violet (Sister Magic #1)Book Review - May 1, 2007
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Sometimes sisters are as alike as two peas in a pod, even if they're a few years apart. Sisters can be like that. But not Mabel and Violet. |
The King of Queens - The Complete Eighth SeasonDVD Review - May 1, 2007
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As the comedy series is taking it's final bows on television, the eighth season of The King of Queens is just hitting store shelves: three discs containing twenty-three episodes (and zero bonus features) of anamorphic widescreen comedy. |
Evil StarBook Review - May 1, 2007
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The second book of Anthony Horowitz's Gatekeepers series finds Matthew Freeman lost and alone in Peru -- until he meets another boy who is also one of the five who will stand against the Old Ones. |
Dinosaurs - The Complete Third and Fourth SeasonsDVD Review - May 1, 2007
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The outcome of irresponsibility is extinction in the final two seasons of this hilarious Simpson-esque comedy from the Henson puppeteers. |
Rock Jaw: Master of the Eastern Border (Bone #5)Book Review - Apr 30, 2007
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Juxtaposing simple cartoony figures against a highly detailed background filled with people, critters, monsters and rat creatures, Smith spins an epic that is comfortably paced and yet a compelling page-turner. |
WKRP in Cincinnati - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Apr 30, 2007
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"But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity." |
Happily N'Ever AfterDVD Review - Apr 30, 2007
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If you've seen "Cinderella III", you've seen the Cinderella story retold with far more spirit. If you've seen "Shrek" or "Hoodwinked", you've seen fairy tales skewered (and animated) with greater skill and humor. And if you've seen "Ella Enchanted", then you've already seen one twist too many on the classic tale. |
The Drew Carey Show - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Apr 25, 2007
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Ensemble casts don't come with much better chemistry than this. Fans of clever comedy would do well to pick up this set and discover for themselves why "Cleveland Rocks!" |
Brooklyn RulesMovie Review - Apr 25, 2007
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"Stand By Me" meets "Goodfellas" in this Michael Corrente picture about a friendship set against the backdrop of the rise of John Gotti. |
Tokyo Rosie Says "Sayanara" to The View Over Contract Disagreement with ABCEditorial - Apr 25, 2007
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Does anybody else hear that chorus of Munchkins singing from "The Wizard of Oz"? |
The Midnight Library - LiarBook Review - Apr 24, 2007
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That lurid librarian, that bilious bibliophile, that dreadful dabbler in a deadly Dewey Decimal system, is back with another collection of tales too terrible to tell! |
Illegal AliensDVD Review - Apr 24, 2007
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This film is the one that will go down in memory as being Anna Nicole Smith's final performance. As swan song's go, you'd get a better tune out of an ostrich. |
Night at the Museum - 2 Disc Special EditionDVD Review - Apr 24, 2007
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Flash: History comes alive, puts viewers to sleep! |
One Day at a Time - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Apr 23, 2007
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This is it. This is the 70s. This is the single-parenting life after divorce -- sitcom style! |
James Morrison, "Undiscovered"Music Review - Apr 23, 2007
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There are a few bright, redeeming spots on the album -- some upbeat, some soft jazz -- that are easily the reason why James Morrison did not remain "Undiscovered"; but on the whole, music fans may be better served by selectively purchasing the singles over the set on this release until Morrison delivers a concept that's a bit more consistent and solid. |
Nightwing Annual #2: "Hero's Journey"Comic Book Review - Apr 23, 2007
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In the final days of Infinite Crisis, we get this in-depth look at the on-again, off-again relationship between Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon. |
The Brave and the Bold #3: "The Lords of Luck, Chapter 3"Comic Book Review - Apr 23, 2007
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Far from being a Batman team-up book, Brave and Bold leans more toward being a Justice League Unlimited, taking advantage of the wide range of characters and potential interactions within the DC Universe. |
Justice League of America #8: "The Lightning Saga, Chapter 1"Comic Book Review - Apr 23, 2007
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Brad Meltzer recycles the "Seven Soldiers of Victory" saga from Tales of JLA Past, substituting seven time-lost members of the Legion of Super-Heroes in this JLA/JSA crossover event. |
The Last SupperDVD Review - Apr 22, 2007
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There are a lot of scary, creepy, gory horror films coming out of Japan these days. This isn't one of them. |
Resurrected Destiny (The Last Witness, Book 1)Book Review - Apr 21, 2007
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Boldly combining science fiction with Christian theology, Gerald Welch's story refrains from preachiness while delivering non-stop page-turning action. |
Ghost ShipBook Review - Apr 18, 2007
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Suspense author Mary Higgins Clark makes her first foray into children's literature with this tale of a boy on a beach who has a chance encounter with a ghost. |
Spider-Man 3 (Movie Novelization)Book Review - Apr 18, 2007
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The action gets ramped up with not one, not two, but (count them) three villains in this summer's Spider-Man 3. |
The Ghost Busters - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Apr 18, 2007
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Long before Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd went spook hunting, Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker were keeping the world safe from the supernatural. |
All Afloat on Noah's BoatBook Review - Apr 17, 2007
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Author Tony Mitton turns in a charming, silly story in rhyme about Noah and the ark, shying carefully away from any religious premise in the undertaking. |
Shadow Warriors - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Apr 17, 2007
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Sonny Chiba stars as the legendary ninja Hattori Hanzo in this 1980s action series set in feudal Japan. |
Spider-Man 3 Wallcrawling Wall-Art Poster GiveawayContest - Apr 16, 2007
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Capture your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man -- and his not-so-friendly side -- in this cool textured poster promoting the upcoming summer blockbuster. |
Anime Mania: Noein 3 and Tactics 4 GiveawayContest - Apr 16, 2007
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Two of anime's hottest titles are up for grabs in this two-fisted DVD giveaway. |
Year of the Dog GiveawayContest - Apr 16, 2007
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It's truly a dog's life with this prize packet, consisting of a mini-poster, a flying disc (oh boy!) and a leash (oh no!) |
Masters of Horror: FamilyDVD Review - Apr 16, 2007
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George Wendt takes on the role of a creepy serial klller in this horror short directed by John Landis. |
Freedom WritersDVD Review - Apr 15, 2007
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Hilary Swank plays real-life teacher Erin Gruwell in this "whitebread teacher takes on urban high school class" in the post-Rodney King riots. |
Teen Titans - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Apr 13, 2007
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While I was initially disappointed with the debut of Teen Titans on the Cartoon Network -- I had hoped for a Timm-verse style of Titans -- I can't deny the success of the anime styled heroes; and this season has some of the most rewatchable episodes I've seen. |
George Lopez - The Complete First and Second SeasonsDVD Review - Apr 12, 2007
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Probably the funniest US sitcom with a Latino lead since Chico and the Man, the only thing this set is missing is the "Low Rider" theme song that originally aired with each episode. |
CBS, Don Imus, and the Product of Speech When Speech is the ProductEditorial - Apr 12, 2007
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In the wake of MSNBC cancelling the simulcast of Don Imus's radio program, CBS has released the jock from his microphone responsibilities. |
Don Imus Fouls Out Against RutgersEditorial - Apr 11, 2007
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When George Carlin came up with his list of seven words you can't say on the airwaves, "nappy-headed hos" probably didn't come to mind. |
Gamebox 1.0DVD Review - Apr 11, 2007
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In this new virtual reality game, when the game declares 'Game Over,' you're dead. |
Spider-Man 2.1 - Unrated, Extended Cut (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition)DVD Review - Apr 10, 2007
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There are rules of nature that everyone knows. If the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If a 70 degree front moves quickly into a 30 degree depression, there's going to be a decent storm. And if a Marvel Comics sequel is headed toward the theaters, then a special edition DVD of the prior film will sprout up on the store shelves very soon. |
Presenting: Dannielyn Hope Marshall Birkhead!Editorial - Apr 10, 2007
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Finally, our long national nightmare is over, as Bahamian officials confirm the DNA evidence in the longest running paternity case on teevee. |
The Batman - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Apr 9, 2007
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Batgirl makes her debut in this third season of the Warner Brothers' reimagining of the Dark Knight mythology. |
Gene Simmons Family Jewels, April 8, 2007: Face the Face!A Dose of Reality - Apr 9, 2007
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Gene and Shannon undergo plastic surgery, and the kids are more bothered than anticipated. |
Roseanne - The Complete Seventh SeasonDVD Review - Apr 7, 2007
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We're rapidly closing in on the end of the Roseanne series as far as DVD sets are concerned, which explains the absence of any special features on this particular release. |
The Flying BedBook Review - Apr 7, 2007
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Nancy Willard's eloquent and flowery storytelling weaves a story that begins with such promise but ultimately cannot find its ending. |
Double IdentityBook Review - Apr 6, 2007
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Abandoned by her parents with an estranged aunt, Bethany must unravel the mystery of Elizabeth, a girl who died years ago -- and who looked and acted exactly like Bethany. |
Sandi Patty, "Falling Forward"Music Review - Apr 5, 2007
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Sandi Patti's latest album starts out with a fresh, high-energy approach that, unfortunately, begins wafting ever downward from a mid-album apex. |
Mahalia Mouse Goes to CollegeBook Review - Apr 5, 2007
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John Lithgow's tale of a mouse who becomes an accidental college student is a charming study in verse and good humor. |
The Brady Bunch - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Apr 3, 2007
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Here's the story -- the whole story! -- and a couple of bonus tales to boot in this shag-carpet edition of the consummate seventies sitcom. |
No Spin and the Spinster: Rosie O vs. Bill OEditorial - Apr 3, 2007
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Rosie cyclones into the No Spin Zone. Immovable force, meet irresistable object. |
Black Christmas (Unrated Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Apr 2, 2007
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All these sorority sisters want for Christmas is to survive the night when deranged murderer Billy Lenz escapes and comes home. |
Death of a President (Widescreen)DVD Review - Apr 2, 2007
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Following in the fine tradition of such not-umentaries as "Special Bulletin", "The Day After", and even Orson Welle's radio broadcast of War of the Worlds, comes Gabriel Range's vision of a near-now America. |
Grindhouse Poster GiveawayContest - Apr 1, 2007
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I don't see nothin' wrong with a little bump-and-grind, do you? Especially when Quentin Tarantino and Roberto Rodriguez are involved. |
Meet the Robinsons Poster GiveawayContest - Apr 1, 2007
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Meet the family of the future, and take them home with you. |
The Addams Family - Volume 2DVD Review - Mar 30, 2007
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Cara Mia! Charles Addams' creepy, kooky and ooky family are back for more macabre hilarity. |
Johnny Cash, "Cash: Ultimate Gospel"Music Review - Mar 29, 2007
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You may be miles away from the nearest old country church, but your troubled soul can rejoin the unbroken circle through the songs that touched a generation with this ultimate collection of Cash's gospel songs. |
Warren Murphy and James Mullaney: Building a Better DestroyerInterview - Mar 28, 2007
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Classic action hero Remo Williams, The Destroyer, is back in action from Tor. Authors Warren Murphy and James Mullaney give us the low-down on the character's revival. |
Happy FeetDVD Review - Mar 27, 2007
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Brilliant animation and a tale of being yourself in a sea of conformity take a backseat to an environmental conservation lesson about overfishing. |
IMAX Deep SeaDVD Review - Mar 27, 2007
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A titanic tale of the coral of the Caribbean, and other oceanic ecosystems, done with breathtaking cinematography and narration from Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. |
Turistas (Unrated Edition)DVD Review - Mar 27, 2007
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Come to beautiful Brazil. Take pictures. Leave your kidneys and liver behind. That's the premise of this "lost in the jungle" horror flick from director John Stockwell. |
Van Wilder - The Rise of Taj (Unrated Edition)DVD Review - Mar 26, 2007
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Lowbrow humor is de rigueur in this latest entry of a long string of bawdy campus comedies. |
Christine Harris: Down-Undercover GirlInterview - Mar 26, 2007
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The creator of young adult adventurer Jesse Sharpe, teen operative for the mysterious C2, shares some glimpses of the future of her heroine. |
City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, Book 1)Book Review - Mar 26, 2007
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Weaving elements of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural with Holly Black's modern faery stories, the author has crafted a new classic of contemporary fantasy that has raised the bar for other writers in the genre. |
Mermaids Don't Run Track (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #26)Book Review - Mar 25, 2007
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You've got to love the Bailey School Kids. Third graders Eddie, Howie, Liza and Melody have a special perception of their world. They see monsters. |
Titanic: Ship of DreamsBook Review - Mar 24, 2007
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Here's one I didn't see coming: a pop-up book devoted to one of the greatest tragedies of the twentieth century. |
Family Affair - Season 3DVD Review - Mar 23, 2007
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Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot resume their gentle paternal roles in the third season of this television family classic. |
Friends to the End: Radcliffe, Grint and Watson Commit to Harry Potter Roles Through All Seven FilmsEditorial - Mar 23, 2007
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Don't believe the rumors you may have heard. Daniel will endure, Rupert will return, and Emma is here until the final film. |
Guardian Angel (The New Destroyer #1)Book Review - Mar 22, 2007
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Warren Murphy and Richard Sapir's assassin hero gets a fresh start with a new publisher -- and an old friend back at the pen. |
How William Shatner Changed the WorldDVD Review - Mar 22, 2007
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There's probably little in here that will be news to any hardcore Trek fan. However, it would be a breath-saving way of demonstrating to the non-geeks exactly how socially relevant and technically important this classic science fiction series is. |
The Jeffersons - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - Mar 21, 2007
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George and Weezie move on up into a new hood in this sixth season: Grandparenthood! |
Ironside: A Modern Faery's TaleBook Review - Mar 21, 2007
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I believe in faeries now -- and it's all Holly Black's fault. The third and perhaps final book of Black's modern faery tales finds the Seelie and Unseelie courts at war, with the pixie Kaye Fierch caught in the middle. |
I Very Really Miss YouBook Review - Mar 20, 2007
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When Ben's older brother Sam goes off on a class trip, Ben expects it will be nice to have their room all to himself for a while. |
Eragon (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Mar 19, 2007
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This film has all the trappings of a mythic idyll, but very little in the way of new things. |
Time to Say I Love YouBook Review - Mar 19, 2007
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Jane Kemp and Clare Walters turn in a delightful picture storybook that follows a day in the life of a mother and her young daughter, each looking for the perfect time to say the perfect thing. |
Always WillDVD Review - Mar 17, 2007
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Who hasn't wished they could change something -- even just one thing -- in their past? That common chord resonates with young and old alike, and director and screenwriter Michael Sammaciccia hits upon it with delicate precision. |
Culann's Hounds, "Year of the Dog"Music Review - Mar 17, 2007
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Raise a shilelagh and a pint this St. Patty's Day to these Irish punk rockers from the west coast. |
The CondorDVD Review - Mar 16, 2007
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Stan Lee's newest creation rolls out onto DVD in this superhero adventure written by comics veteran Marv Wolfman. |
The Hills Have Eyes 2 - Poster GiveawayContest - Mar 16, 2007
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The hills are alive... with the sound of screaming! |
Premonition Poster GiveawayContest - Mar 16, 2007
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Can you see this hanging on a wall in your future? |
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (Uncensored)DVD Review - Mar 15, 2007
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Captain Kirk is in the hot seat while comedians -- some of them even funny -- fire barbs at the legend and his career. |
Blood Diamond (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Mar 15, 2007
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A clearer picture of monstrous depravity would be harder to find than in this story of greed, corruption, and death. |
Justice League Unlimited - Season TwoDVD Review - Mar 14, 2007
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Clever writing, fresh stories, and an avid fan base weren't enough to save what was easily the best animated superhero series ever developed from cancellation. |
Batman Beyond - Season ThreeDVD Review - Mar 14, 2007
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The third and final season of this series -- a mere shadow of previous seasons at thirteen episodes -- comes to DVD in a two-disc presentation. |
Goosebumps Graphix: Terror TripsBook Review - Mar 13, 2007
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R.L. Stine's adolescent scare fare makes another graphic novel debut with this collection of summer vacation stories. |
Cool McCool - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Mar 13, 2007
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In the case of Cool McCool, the double-o stands for "Oh-oh!" Created by Bob Kane and Al Brodax, the entire collection of these bumbling crimestopping adventures are now collected into one swinging set. |
Love WreckedDVD Review - Mar 12, 2007
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Amanda Bynes winds up shipwrecked with Chris Carmack -- on a resort island. But there's no reason he has to know that. |
The Doris Day Show - Season FourDVD Review - Mar 10, 2007
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Que sera, sera? Not this season, as Today's World associate editor Doris Martin sticks her nose in plenty of places it isn't welcomed. |
A Loop in TimeBook Review - Mar 9, 2007
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There are so very many interesting ideas that could make for an intriguing, exciting, and world-building saga; but they're all trapped in a drier-than-papyrus narrative that passes too slowly to hold the reader's attention from chapter to chapter. |
Roger Corman: Metaphysics on a ShoestringBook Review - Mar 8, 2007
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This may not be the kind of book you'd read cover to cover, but it's definitely the kind you can open up to any particular page and quickly become engrossed in its contents. This one's a real find for the avid film buff or the budding trivia fanatic. |
Bratz - Fashion PixiezDVD Review - Mar 8, 2007
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Cloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin may be marketed as dolls with a passion for fashion, but the driving force of their animated stories are the bonds of friendship between them, as well as their focus on their academic studies, making them far better role models than parents might expect from just encountering them in the toy aisles. |
Peter Pan (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)DVD Review - Mar 6, 2007
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Walt Disney's take on the classic J.M. Barrie story gets the Platinum treatment with this two-disc DVD release. |
Casino Royale (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Mar 5, 2007
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Martin Campbell directs Daniel Craig in this vastly improved Bond adventure, which goes from zero to sixty in 007 seconds! |
Katharine McPhee: Pheeling Good About the FutureInterview - Mar 2, 2007
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She may not have finished in the top spot of the American Idol Finals, but Katharine McPhee has nonetheless kept the "McPheever" alive. |
Katharine McPhee, "Katharine McPhee"Music Review - Mar 2, 2007
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The self-titled debut album from this American Idol favorite is a dance club mix of "hip pop" and modern R&B.; |
Black Snake Moan Poster GiveawayContest - Mar 1, 2007
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Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci, and Justin Timberlake headline this grits-and-gritty deep South drama. |
Roger Corman: Metaphysics on a Shoestring Book GiveawayContest - Mar 1, 2007
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Serious film fans will delight in this compendium of the legendary director's works. |
Beauty and the Beast - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Feb 28, 2007
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The creation of Ron Koslow, with science fiction writer George R.R. Martin aboard as story consultant, this romantic modern fantasy captured viewers hearts. |
'Seidlin' Up to the Cameras: 'Ito' to be Against the LawEditorial - Feb 27, 2007
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When did the honorable and impartial court system of American justice become the personal audition session for would-be celebri-judges? |
Lady Friday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 5)Book Review - Feb 27, 2007
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The latest and long-awaited chapter to Garth Nix's series is finally here, pitting young Arthur Penhaligon against a new threat. |
Tortilla HeavenMovie Review - Feb 27, 2007
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A light comedy with a few sluggish bits, "Tortilla Heaven" is a "masa" see for fans of magical realism -- a modern parable of frienship and faith. |
Filmation's Ghostbusters - The Animated Series, Volume OneDVD Review - Feb 26, 2007
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The sons of the original Ghost Busters are back in action in this action-packed, fun-filled adventure/comedy from Filmation. |
The House of Power (Atherton, Book 1)Book Review - Feb 22, 2007
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Bestselling author Patrick Carman is back, and he's brought a whole new world with him. |
Going ShoppingDVD Review - Feb 22, 2007
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This indie film tries to be fun and free, but ultimately suffers from editing problems and a meandering focus. |
The Invention of Hugo CabretBook Review - Feb 21, 2007
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Part novel, part silent movie, Brian Selznick's newest novel is a tribute to an era and an industry in which the reader will happily immerse himself. |
The Treasures of WeatherbyBook Review - Feb 21, 2007
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Zilpha Keatley Snyder promises in her foreward that this story will be "the big, old house story to end all big, old house stories." Which sets some high expectations from this multiple award winning author. Would that they had been met. |
For Your ConsiderationDVD Review - Feb 21, 2007
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Oscar buzz is the timely plot motivator in this subtle and biting comedy that takes aim at an industry that runs more on hype and hoopla than on actual results. |
The PrestigeDVD Review - Feb 20, 2007
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I love period pieces and films about stage magic. So why do I feel so cheated by "The Prestige" despite a great cast? |
Night of the Living DorksDVD Review - Feb 20, 2007
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"American Pie" meets "28 Days Later" in this German teen spoof about the high school dances, first love, and the newly undead. |
Dixie Chicks - Shut Up & SingDVD Review - Feb 19, 2007
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This Weinstein Company documentary follows the Dixie Chicks from their controversial statements of 2003 through the recording of their latest album, "Taking the Long Way". |
Wild CampDVD Review - Feb 18, 2007
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An ennui-filled experience about a disaffected teen and an older man who falls in love with her, "Wild Camp" is far from wild -- it's barely mild. |
Norah Jones, "Not Too Late" Vinyl LP Giveaway!Contest - Feb 16, 2007
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Listen up, audiophiles, because we've got the goods on Norah Jones, and the last half of February makes for a short contest period! |
Catch the Ghost Rider GiveawayContest - Feb 16, 2007
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Ghost Rider pulls into theaters February 16th, and we have the cool swag here! |
Beauty and the Geek 3 - Episode 07 (Finale)A Dose of Reality - Feb 15, 2007
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In this corner, Nate and Cecille. In the other corner, Megan and Scooter. Which couple demonstrates the most personal growth? There's only one way to decide... |
Purgatory HouseDVD Review - Feb 14, 2007
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"Purgatory was thought up by the Catholic Church. Some time later, God thought that it was such a great idea that she actually created it." |
Zoom: Academy for SuperheroesDVD Review - Feb 14, 2007
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Director Peter Hewitt takes a concept ripe for franchising and throws away that opportunity in favor of silliness and slapstick. |
School for Scoundrels (Unrated Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Feb 13, 2007
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Jon Heder goes from liger to lion when he takes a personality molding class from Billy Bob Thornton. |
All in the Family - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - Feb 13, 2007
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Life for the Bunkers and the Stivics changed irrevocably in this sixth season of the classic Norman Lear series, when Gloria becomes pregnant and Baby Joey joins the family. |
Baby Mine: The Race to Answer the Daniellyn Question, "Who's Your Daddy?"Editorial - Feb 13, 2007
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There's no shortage of candidates vying for the title of Daniellyn's Daddy, in the most perverse parade of potential paternity suits the courts system has ever seen. |
The Departed (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Feb 12, 2007
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Just when you think the mobster genre has been all tapped out, along comes Martin Scorsese with a fresh take on the blood and violence that goes hand in hand with the world of gangsters. |
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1Comic Book Review - Feb 12, 2007
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Fans of Peter David and Stephen King find a common ground in this beautifully written and illustrated companion to King's epic tome, The Dark Tower. |
The Helmet of Fate: Sargon the Sorcerer #1Comic Book Review - Feb 11, 2007
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David Sargent is a vagabond who suddenly inherits his grandfather's estate and title of Sargon the Sorcerer. |
Supergirl #14: "Special"Comic Book Review - Feb 10, 2007
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Supergirl pays a visit on Robin and finds herself up against the new villainous Batgirl. Fortunately for her, the Maid of Might has a new super power up her sleeve. |
Liquid TalesDVD Review - Feb 9, 2007
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The thought-provoking animated shorts of Patrick Smith are compiled onto this single-disc release. |
Anna Nicole Smith: A Life of Tragic Proportions (1967 - 2007)Obituary - Feb 8, 2007
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Born November 28, 1967, Vickie Lynn Hogan will forever be remembered by her celebrity name, Anna Nicole Smith, the blonde bombshell who lived a life of tragic proportions. |
Hopeless PicturesDVD Review - Feb 7, 2007
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Ultimately, these fifteen minute cartoons add up to a little over two hours of Hollywood self-indulgence that simply isn't watchable or palatable to mainstream audiences. In fact, I shudder to think exactly what kind of audience would be formed of diehard fans for the series. |
Beauty and the Geek 3 - Episode 06A Dose of Reality - Feb 7, 2007
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The beauties and the geeks head off to the farm to learn the three R's: Ropin', Ridin', and Ranchin'. And which of the three beauties will give a new definition to the term "ho down"? |
The Last Unicorn - 25th Anniversary EditionDVD Review - Feb 6, 2007
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Peter S. Beagle's magical novel-turned-animated feature gets a digitally cleaned up DVD release for its 25th anniversary. |
The Silence of the Lambs - (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Feb 6, 2007
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If you already own a copy of "The Silence of the Lambs", it's time to put it up on eBay and upgrade to this version that you can really sink your teeth into. |
AdverBowl XLITelevision Analysis - Feb 5, 2007
It's 2007, and time for that sport that separates the players from the pros. With millions of spectators on hand, the question will be asked:
Is your commercial an AdverBowl winner? |
Cinderella III - A Twist in TimeDVD Review - Feb 5, 2007
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Another direct-to-DVD sequel to the Disney classic, "Cinderella III" delivers a full-length adventure filled with danger, magic, and romance. |
Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams MovieDVD Review - Feb 5, 2007
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Strawberry Shortcake stars in her berry own movie, following her dream to grow a garden. But dreams are being stolen when the Peculiar Purple Pieman and his sister Sour Grapes take over the Land of Dreams! |
The Science of SleepDVD Review - Feb 4, 2007
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Michael Gondry directs this soporific snoozer that meanders aimlessly. This one is best watched while you're asleep. |
Teen Titans #43: "Titans East, Part 1"Comic Book Review - Feb 4, 2007
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There's a new team of Teen Titans in town -- and they're not the good guys. Geoff Johns and Tony Daniel introduce readers to Teen Titans East. |
Hellboy - Sword of StormsDVD Review - Feb 3, 2007
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There are things that go bump in the night. Hellboy and the BPRD are the ones that bump back. |
Bridge to Terabithia Movie Poster GiveawayContest - Feb 1, 2007
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Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media present their latest fantasy collaboration. |
Wild Hogs Movie Poster GiveawayContest - Feb 1, 2007
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John Travolta! Tim Allen! Martin Lawrence! William H. Macy! These are the faces of the new breed of road warriors. |
Beauty and the Geek 03 - Episode 05A Dose of Reality - Feb 1, 2007
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The competition goes to the dogs this week, as the geeks try to use pretty pooches as chick magnets and the beauties must construct doghouses. |
Cartoon Network's Boston Promo Comes Back as Boomerang BombEditorial - Feb 1, 2007
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The scariest thing about the whole marketing fiasco that all but shut down Boston was that it passed the approval of so many otherwise rational people. |
Teen Titans - Trouble in Tokyo (Original Movie)DVD Review - Jan 31, 2007
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Teen Titans Go! ...to Tokyo! When a villain attacks their tower, the Titans track him back to his boss, the mysterious and mythical Brushogun. |
Move Over, DarlingDVD Review - Jan 30, 2007
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What do you do when you're supposedly dead wife returns the day after you just got married to your second wife? The answer is funnier than you think. |
I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Jan 30, 2007
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NASA science continues to be thwarted by ancient genie magic in the third season of this classic comedy series. |
Fired! Autographed Poster and Book ContestContest - Jan 30, 2007
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Read the book, then see the movie. But before that, enter for your chance to get the book and movie poster, both signed by Annabelle Gurwitch. |
Flyboys (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Jan 29, 2007
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Director Tony Bill delivers a moving action flick set against the background of WWI France and the brave young men who went to war in a new and dangerous vehicle: the airplane. Vive le Escadrille! |
UnknownDVD Review - Jan 29, 2007
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Five men awaken in a locked warehouse, with no memory of who they are or why they are there. They only know that some of them are kidnappers, and some are victims, and they have to sort out who's who before sundown. |
The Invincible Iron ManDVD Review - Jan 29, 2007
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Marvel's metal Avenger is the next character to get the animated direct-to-DVD treatment, and the finished result is a fun, thrill-packed adventure full of epic battle scenes sure to please any fan of ol' shell head. |
The GatheringDVD Review - Jan 28, 2007
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The discovery of a buried first century church with an unusual depiction of the Crucifixion is just the start of a horror that's 2000 years old. |
ImpulseBook Review - Jan 26, 2007
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Three social misfits from different strata of society discover the things they have in common -- aside from their suicide attempts -- in this haunting and gripping drama, set in verse, from the author of Crank and Burned. |
Oscar Wild Cards: We Predict, You DecideEditorial - Jan 24, 2007
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Put on your formal duds and get yourself a big bucket of the buttery stuff. The Oscars are coming, and one thing alone can be for certain: it's going to be a night of glitter, glamour, and more than a couple of surprises. |
Beauty and the Geek 3 - Episode 04A Dose of Reality - Jan 24, 2007
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The girls have to overcome electronics, the guys have to overcome fitness... but can everyone together overcome the monster that has emerged in Cecille? |
The GuardianDVD Review - Jan 22, 2007
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A sort of "Top Gun" meets "An Officer and a Gentleman" that honors the U.S. Coast Guard's rescue swimmers, "The Guardian" is an action flick with only a few clunky spots. |
The Waltons - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Jan 22, 2007
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Few dramatic series have such a lasting impression on television audiences as the stories of John-Boy Walton growing up in Depression-era Virginia. |
News Flash! American Idol Judges are Mean!Editorial - Jan 20, 2007
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Has the media never watched this show before? Going before the Howly Trinity is akin to having your wife turn to you and say, "Dr. Phil wants to talk to you on his show next week." Or, more precisely, like getting a call from Jerry Springer, telling you that your girlfriend wants to tell you a big secret on his show. Either way, you pretty much know in advance, it's not likely to be good news. |
Blood & Chocolate signed mini-posterContest - Jan 20, 2007
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This 12 x 24 poster comes signed by writer Ehren Kruger and leading actress Agnes Bruckner. |
The Guardian - Win the DVD!Contest - Jan 20, 2007
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Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher star in this Coast Guard action thriller. |
Goldwhiskers (Spy Mice #3)Book Review - Jan 19, 2007
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These spies may not measure up to James Bond in stature, but they match him ounce for ounce in courage and adventure. They're the mice of the Spy Mice Agency and MICE-6! |
Smallville, "Justice"Television Review - Jan 19, 2007
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Is the Justice League really going to form in this episode of Smallville? Somebody, save me! |
Beauty and the Geek 3 - Episode 03A Dose of Reality - Jan 18, 2007
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The beauties have to help their geeks get their fash on, so they can then sell them to the highest bidder in a date auction. How much for that geek in the window? |
When the Levees BrokeContest - Jan 16, 2007
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Spike Lee casts his directorial eye at the American catastrophe that was Hurricane Katrina, and the government's response. |
Mike Mackey: With Injustice, and Liberality For AllInterview - Jan 15, 2007
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Mackey's views have earned him lauds and derision, praises and death threats. That's quite the gamut of reactions to a simple funny book. But nothing's simple in Mackey's satirical look at a future America where liberalism is taken to an ideological extreme and conservative talk show hosts are transformed into underground resistance fighters. |
My Super Ex-GirlfriendDVD Review - Jan 14, 2007
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While the special effects were appreciable, I felt I wanted a little more out of the story. The comedy was mostly sexually centered, and there were just so many more directions the humor could have gone. |
Beauty and the Geek 3 - Episode 02A Dose of Reality - Jan 14, 2007
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The question isn't really "Who goes home this week?" It's "Is there any power strong enough to defeat Team Nintendo: Super Mario and Princess Nadia?" |
The King of Queens - Seventh SeasonDVD Review - Jan 13, 2007
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"I'm fat, you're mean, who cares!?" This outburst from character Doug Heffernan is, quite possibly, the most succinct summation of the theme to The King of Queens ever uttered. Except for the "who cares?" part -- because nearly everybody who loved Raymond at least likes Doug and Carrie. |
Angel's ChoiceBook Review - Jan 12, 2007
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When teenaged Angel Hansen becomes pregnant following her first sexual encounter, the pressure from all sides to have an abortion is so enormous that it's surprising that the main character feels she has any choice at all. |
Has The View Lost Its Vision By Taking On A 'Rosie' Outlook?Editorial - Jan 11, 2007
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When the so-called Queen of Nice decided to take a swing at The Donald, she found that much like B'rer Rabbit's pugilistic poke at the tar baby, she's been stuck with him ever since. |
BeingBook Review - Jan 10, 2007
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When a teenaged boy discovers that his insides are made of plastic and metal, he finds himself on the run from mysterious authorities as he is forced to confront the question: What is human? |
Crisis on Infinite EarthsBook Review - Jan 9, 2007
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Crisis on Infinite Earths does not explain the events that transpired in the comic book series, nor does it provide a continuity that could serve as a springboard into the Infinite Crisis adventure that was so closely tied to the events of the first saga. It doesn't even try to explain itself. |
Broken BridgesDVD Review - Jan 8, 2007
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Toby Keith and Kelly Preston may have the top billing, but this film is all about Lindsey Haun and making music. |
All-Star Superman #6Comic Book Review - Jan 7, 2007
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Jonathan Kent finally goes gently into that good night -- and to nothing more exotic than a simple heart attack. And where is Superman while this is happening, and why can't he save his father? |
The IllusionistDVD Review - Jan 6, 2007
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An absolutely charming period piece that will fascinate both for the romantics and the intellectuals, "The Illusionist" is well worth picking up for the feature presentation alone. However, someone definitely skimped on the special features. |
BandidasDVD Review - Jan 5, 2007
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Pen�lope Cruz and Salma Hayek are a pair of wanted women -- and they play the role of wanted women in this film as well! Part "Zorro", part "Mission: Impossible", and all fun! |
Beauty and the Geek 3 - Episode 01A Dose of Reality - Jan 4, 2007
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Ashton Kutcher's social experiment returns once more, as the socially awkward pair off with the intellectually challenged in the hopes of bettering each other... oh, and possibly sharing a $250,000 prize. |
Kissology Volume 1 Double-Disc DVD GiveawayContest - Jan 1, 2007
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Everything you ever wanted in one box. Remastered and restored, Kissology Volume One is the definitive visual KISS collection. So lick it up. You've got nothing' to lose. Shout it out loud -- but above all, click and sign up! |
Anansi BoysBook Review - Dec 31, 2006
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There's a feeling with Anansi Boys -- a feeling of magic and music and menace -- all presented with such a gentle nature that when the going gets rough you can't help but know that everyone's going to be okay. Even the ones who die. Except the ones who really deserve it. |
The Spiderwick Chronicles - Care and Feeding of SpritesBook Review - Dec 30, 2006
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Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi come together once again with this handsome hardcover, just in time for the launching of the International Sprite League. |
MosaicDVD Review - Dec 29, 2006
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Stan Lee offers up a new superhero in this animated DVD adventure starring the voices of Anna Paquin and Kirby Morrow. |
Justice League of America #5Comic Book Review - Dec 29, 2006
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Brad Meltzer and Ed Benes continue their revitalization of the world's greatest superhero team in DC's post-Crisis world. |
Here, There Be Dragons (The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica)Book Review - Dec 28, 2006
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There are precious few stories like Here, There Be Dragons, stories that do more than pay tribute to the roots of modern fantasy but actually take those fantasies themselves and blend them into a wholly new adventure. |
The Wandmaker's GuidebookBook Review - Dec 27, 2006
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Parents may find the concepts of this book wandering uncomfortably close to the occult in its talk of positive and negative energies, the properties of plants and crystals, and -- certainly not the least of all -- the actual wand, crystals, and feathers enclosed for the would-be apprentice. |
The New Adventures of He-Man - Volume 1DVD Review - Dec 26, 2006
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In many ways the story was a radical departure from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Visually, He-Man has turned in his pageboy haircut for a ponytail, while Skeletor gets eyes, leaving him looking more like the star of The Mask than the evil despot eager to get his hands on the power of Castle Greyskull. |
Ultraman: Series One, Volume 2DVD Review - Dec 25, 2006
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Hayata, the Science Patrol, and that giant spaceman Ultraman are back in the final set of adventures against enormous Japanese monsters. |
LightspeedDVD Review - Dec 24, 2006
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If you've read a comic book where Flash battles Copperhead, you've probably had a more fulfilling superhero experience employing very similar characters. |
The Simple Life 4 - 'Til Death Do Us PartDVD Review - Dec 23, 2006
Do either Paris or Nicole have it in them to be "The Simple Wife"?
We didn't think so either. |
Once Upon a BananaBook Review - Dec 22, 2006
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One slip on the peel starts off a domino effect of crashes and pratfalls, as the accidents begin to pile up and down the street. |
Various Artists, "Charlotte's Web - Music from the Motion Picture"Music Review - Dec 21, 2006
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Danny Elfman weaves a web of music in this original soundtrack to E.B. White's children's classic. |
Tripping to SomewhereBook Review - Dec 20, 2006
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A drug-filled idyll that blends the works of Hunter S. Thompson with Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman, tossing in the myths of Orpheus and Odin, whipped into a froth of teenaged angst and nihilism. Sounds like a road trip to me. |
Too Many Leprechauns: Or How That Pot o' Gold Got to the End of the RainbowBook Review - Dec 19, 2006
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The day-and-night tap-tap-tapping of leprechaun shoemakers is keeping the town of Dingle from getting any sleep. It's up to sharp-witted Finn O'Finnegan to outsmart the little people and help his townsfolk. |
How I Met Your Mother - Season OneDVD Review - Dec 18, 2006
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The first season of one of the funniest romantic comedies is now on DVD. Prepare for laughs, and suit up! It's going to be legendary! |
Storm the Lightning Fairy (The Weather Fairies #6)Book Review - Dec 17, 2006
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Rachel and Kirsty are back for another mini-adventure on their quest to help the Weather Fairies recover their magical feathers from Jack Frost's goblins. |
Celtic Woman, "A Christmas Celebration"Music Review - Dec 16, 2006
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas this year with Celtic Woman and this celebration of fifteen elegantly rendered carols and classics of the season. |
Night at the Museum Poster and T-Shirt ContestContest - Dec 16, 2006
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Win the Christmas teaser poster and a swell black t-shirt from the upcoming Ben Stiller comedy. |
Eragon Poster and Bracelets GiveawayContest - Dec 16, 2006
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Unlock your destiny, and enter to win. |
Thundercats - Season Two, Volume TwoDVD Review - Dec 15, 2006
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Thundercats are on the move -- Thundercats are loose, in this final compilation from Warner Home Video of the 1980s animated adventure series. Thundercats -- HO! |
Breaking Up: A Fashion High Graphic NovelBook Review - Dec 14, 2006
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A story beautifully told and beautifully rendered, this graphic novel from Aimee Friedman and Christine Norrie ought to be a shoe-in for the next Eisner Awards. |
Emlyn's Moon (The Magician Trilogy: Book Two)Book Review - Dec 13, 2006
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Set in the Welsh countryside, the tale of a boy magician is a slow moving one when compared with adventures of other British-based child wizards. |
Little Miss SunshineDVD Review - Dec 12, 2006
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A quirky, quiet kind of comedy, with subdued overtones that make the rare moments of physical comedy truly stand out. |
Roseanne - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - Dec 11, 2006
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The sixth season was another one of massive changes, with Jackie getting pregnant, Darlene moving off to college, and Sarah Chalke making her debut in the role of Becky. |
Hawk Nelson, "Gloria" EPMusic Review - Dec 10, 2006
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Hawk Nelson are back with a nifty little stocking stuffer for fans of contemporary Christian music. |
Bianca Ryan, "Bianca Ryan"Music Review - Dec 9, 2006
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She wowed them on Star Search, knocked them dead on Showtime at the Apollo, and stole the show on America's Got Talent. Now comes the real test -- the time to prove whether young Bianca Ryan is indeed a star entertainer or a novelty youth act; whether there is any art beyond the otherwise flawless craft. |
Material GirlsDVD Review - Dec 9, 2006
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Hilary and Haylie Duff headline this film that's yet another attempt to create "The Simple Life: The Movie" |
Jesus CampDVD Review - Dec 8, 2006
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
-- Proverbs 22:6 |
Milly and the Macy's ParadeBook Review - Dec 8, 2006
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Shana Corey's semi-fictional origins of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade centers on a young girl named Milly, a Polish immigrant who was still new to America in the year 1924. |
The 12 Days of Christmas Anniversary Edition: A Pop-up CelebrationBook Review - Dec 7, 2006
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The ancient Christmas carol gets an elegant origami pop-up treatment by master paper sculptor, Robert Sabuda. |
Mrs. Claus Takes a VacationBook Review - Dec 6, 2006
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Santa's wife is tired of being left home alone in the snow all the time. This year, she's determined to see the world -- but can Santa cope on his own? |
Stacked - The Complete Series DVD GiveawayContest - Dec 6, 2006
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If you can't plan on finding Pamela Anderson under your Christmas tree this season, at least you can make do with finding this 20th Century Fox comedy series. |
Miracle on 34th Street - Special Edition (1947)DVD Review - Dec 5, 2006
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When they say, "They don't make 'em like they used to," this is one of those films they're thinking about. A holiday tradition with brilliant casting and engaging plot that has stood the test of time for over sixty years. |
Santa ClausBook Review - Dec 4, 2006
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This encyclopedia phantasmagorica delves into all aspects of Santa's life and history, with hidden treasures, sealed envelopes, and foldouts. |
Bones - Season OneDVD Review - Dec 4, 2006
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Think dead men tell no tales? Then dig into Bones and meet forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan in this compelling investigative series. |
SupergirlDVD Review - Dec 4, 2006
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You will believe a film can flop in this 1984 coattail rider of the Christopher Reeve films. |
When Santa Fell to EarthBook Review - Dec 3, 2006
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In early December, a caravan pulled by a single reindeer named Twinklestar ran into a thunderstorm. The lightning frightened the reindeer, who ran off, leaving the caravan wagon to tumble through the sky and land with a crash on the neighborhood of Misty Close. |
On Christmas EveBook Review - Dec 2, 2006
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Ann M. Martin delivers a delicate tale of magical realism, as a little girl must find a point of equilibrium between two realities: Santa Claus and cancer. |
Eloise: Little Miss ChristmasDVD Review - Dec 1, 2006
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Eloise, that irrepressible ball of little-girl-shaped energy, is back in a new animated holiday special. And if you thought Kay Thompson's six-year-old ingenue was excitable before, you should see her the closer it gets to Christmas! |
Alex Borstein: Drop Dead Gorgeous in a Down-to-Earth Bombshell Sort of WayDVD Review - Dec 1, 2006
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Family Guy and Mad TV alum Alex Borstein delivers her comedy with earnest sincerity in this stand-up stint that spends most of its time poking fun at the lack of female role models in films and television. |
Defenders of the Earth - The Complete Series, Volume OneDVD Review - Nov 30, 2006
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This animated super team adventure show saw the joining up of newspaper comic strip do-gooders Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician, Lothar, and the Phantom, as well as each of their young proteges. |
Happy Tree Friends: Season OneDVD Review - Nov 29, 2006
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In the brightly lit world of the Happy Tree Friends, one thing is constant among this cute and cuddly circle of lovable critters: graphic, violent, bloody death. |
Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Vol. 4 - The Ultimate RaceDVD Review - Nov 28, 2006
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Live to drive. Drive to survive. That's the credo. But will the racers survive when the drones invade their own realm? |
Reba - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Nov 28, 2006
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Things fall apart left and right this season for the broken Hart family, as Reba struggles to repair the marriages of both her ex-husband and her teenage daughter, while trying to hold herself together at the same time. |
Pan's Labyrinth Double-Sided Movie PosterContest - Nov 28, 2006
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Enter to win this theater quality poster for Guillermo del Toro's new fantasy for grown-ups. |
Roseanne Barr: Blonde and Bitchin'DVD Review - Nov 27, 2006
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The former domestic goddess -- sans the domesticity -- performs her new schtick live at The Comedy Store. |
Batman: InfernoBook Review - Nov 26, 2006
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There seems to be a resurgence in Batman novels of late, and so far that has only been a good thing. This latest offering is set early in Batman's career, somewhere around the eighteen-month mark, and pits the Caped Crusader against a new villain, Enfer, as well as his arch-nemesis, the Joker. |
AcceptedDVD Review - Nov 26, 2006
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Reject rejection, and be what you want to be. Now that's a school motto I could have backed when I was a student. |
Home Alone - Family Fun EditionDVD Review - Nov 25, 2006
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Who would have thought that, after sixteen years, a blockbuster holiday film made on a shoestring budget, would become an enduring mainstay of the Christmas holiday season? |
Deck the HallsMovie Review - Nov 25, 2006
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Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito headline this 20th Century Fox holiday comedy that's as high on pratfalls as it is on predictability. |
The Movie HeroDVD Review - Nov 24, 2006
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This fourth-wall felling flick is a fantastic, fun and family-friendly film worth getting alliterative over. |
WordplayDVD Review - Nov 23, 2006
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Patrick Creadon gives us a picture of a devoted niche of fans of The New York Times' crossword puzzle, culminating in the Super Bowl of crossword competitions in Stamford. |
Dungeons & Dragons - The Complete Animated SeriesDVD Review - Nov 22, 2006
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Fear not, Ranger... Barbarian... Wizard... Thief... Cavalier... and Acrobat. The 80s cartoon based on the TSR roleplaying game gets a new lease on life in this extravagant set from BCI's Ink & Paint division. |
Peter Pan in ScarletBook Review - Nov 21, 2006
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All is not well in Neverland, and it's up to Wendy and the Lost Boys to return and set things to right. In more ways than one, Peter Pan in Scarlet is a heart-thrilling winner. |
Looney Tunes - Golden Collection, Volume FourDVD Review - Nov 20, 2006
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Th-th-th-that's NOT all, folks! Warner Brothers dusts off some more gems from their copious vault of animated shorts for this fourth volume of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and World War II army recruitment toons. |
Superman Returns (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Nov 18, 2006
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Brandon Routh ("Denial") is the newcomer to the big red cape and blue tights in this Bryan Singer tribute to the first two Richard Donner films and, surprisingly, he comes across rather well. |
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (50th Birthday Deluxe Edition)DVD Review - Nov 17, 2006
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It just isn't Christmas unless the Grinch tries to steal it, as he's tried to do for the last fifty years. |
Divine Madness (CHERUB #5)Book Review - Nov 16, 2006
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CHERUB is a division of MI5, the British intelligence agency. Its agents are between the ages of 10 and 17, operating on the premise that children can get away with things and get into places that would draw too much attention for adults. |
Wordplay DVD and Companion Book GiveawayContest - Nov 16, 2006
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What's a three letter word for obtain freely by chance in a random drawing? Win! Which you can't do if you don't click to enter! |
Echoing Angels, "You Alone"Music Review - Nov 15, 2006
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Fans of Contemporary Christian Music bands like Casting Crowns, Sonicflood and Mercy Me already know that, in Heaven, there's going to be one section devoted to a bodacious rave party. That bill continues to expand for the bands set to perform on stage, and you can now add another to the growing list: Echoing Angels. |
On the Night You Were BornBook Review - Nov 14, 2006
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Nancy Tillman sets out to remind children -- and all of us -- that we are all "fearfully and wonderfully made." |
Masters of Horror: Haeckel's TaleDVD Review - Nov 14, 2006
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John McNaughton directs this tale of life, death, and a libido that survives beyond the grave. |
Room for a Little One: A Christmas TaleBook Review - Nov 13, 2006
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If you love the artwork of Thomas Kinkade, then you'll absolutely fall for the illustrative work of Jason Cockcroft in this quiet, peaceful tale of the Nativity, told through the perspective of animals. |
John Tucker Must DieDVD Review - Nov 13, 2006
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When John Tucker's three girlfriends find out about each other, they hatch the perfect revenge: set him up with an unknown girl designed to truly win his heart... and then crush it! |
Harveytoons - The Complete CollectionDVD Review - Nov 13, 2006
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An incomplete "complete collection" mixed with a non-existent episode guide makes this set of otherwise well-done classic cartoons an exercise in disappointment and frustration. |
No Dessert Forever!Book Review - Nov 12, 2006
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George Ella Lyon has crafted herself a uniquely wonderful little story here that any kid who's ever been the target of an unjust punishment will quickly relate to. |
Who Made the Potatoe Salad? DVD GiveawayContest - Nov 11, 2006
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Jaleel White (Family Matters' Steve Urkel) headlines this romantic comedy about meeting the future inlaws. |
Who Made the Potatoe Salad?DVD Review - Nov 11, 2006
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"Meet the Parents" gets the hood treatment in this 20th Century Fox farce from Damon "Coke" Daniels. |
Freak OutDVD Review - Nov 10, 2006
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When a slasher flick tries to be a comedy, sometimes comedy is the first victim. |
Batman Beyond - Season TwoDVD Review - Nov 10, 2006
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In the Gotham of the future, a new kind of Batman is needed. High school student Terry McGinnis assumes the mantle of the bat, mentored by the original Batman, Bruce Wayne. |
Totally AwesomeDVD Review - Nov 9, 2006
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Like, omigawd, the 80s live again! VH1 cherry picks the best (and worst) of 80s films to make this clich�-ridden parody that's totally enjoyable -- although maybe only by those who actually wore leg warmers and parachute pants. |
The Da Vinci Code - (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Nov 7, 2006
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Few and far between are the pieces of fiction that invite such a firestorm of controversy and still enjoy such critical success as has Dan Brown's "The DaVinci Code". |
Jeanne Newhall, "Wild Blue"Music Review - Nov 6, 2006
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An accomplished classically trained pianist, Newhall delivers a selection of original light-jazz tunes with sylph-like vocals on par with the work of Phoebe Snow and Joni Mitchell. |
The Unit - Season OneDVD Review - Nov 6, 2006
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The Unit is one helluva must-watch show. Based on the book and experiences of Eric L. Haney, The Unit takes viewers on a world tour of U.S. Army Special Forces (sometimes known as Delta Force) operations in response to threats of terrorism, both foreign and domestic. |
Big Barry Manilow Mania!Contest - Nov 6, 2006
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Click to enter for "The Greatest Songs of the Sixties" CD and Manilow's "First & Farewell" Anaheim concert on DVD! |
Cars (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Nov 4, 2006
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Pixar crosses the finish line with a high-octane winner in this animated love letter to historic Route 66. |
Justice League Unlimited - Season OneDVD Review - Nov 2, 2006
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The heroes of the DC Comics universe all converge in this widescreen, star-studded tour-de-force, that combines twenty-six episodes into a singular superhero epic. |
PizzaDVD Review - Nov 2, 2006
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Lots of moments, but not much of a supported storyline; ultimately, this pizza suffers from too many toppings and not enough crust. |
Golden & Grey: The Nightmares That Ghosts HaveBook Review - Oct 29, 2006
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Ghosts are disappearing, and the effect is being felt in the physical world. It's up to Tom Golden -- the only boy who can see ghosts -- and his invisible friend Grey Arthur to solve the mystery, with a cadre of would-be invisible friends in tow! |
Sasquatch: Legend Meets ScienceBook Review - Oct 28, 2006
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While declaring itself to be an evenhanded, scientific study of the evidence, Meldrum clearly exhibits his bias towards the existence of Bigfoot, lauding the scientists who interpret the evidence toward his conclusion, while almost sneering derisively at those who declare it a hoax. |
Bewitched - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Oct 27, 2006
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Just in time for Halloween, Sony Pictures releases the fourth season of America's favorite domestic spellcaster, Samantha Stephens -- queen of all television witches. |
The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary BasilBook Review - Oct 25, 2006
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Wiley Miller's Non Sequitur hero jumps out of the comic strips and into children's literature with this grand adventure. |
Over the HedgeDVD Review - Oct 24, 2006
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The comic strip by Michael Fry and T. Lewis leaps off the page and into CGI life with some brilliant voice casting in this suburban fantasy tale from DreamWorks. |
Paul McCartney, "Ecce Cor Meum"Music Review - Oct 24, 2006
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I would have thought that, if anywhere in his music we'd seen Paul McCartney's heart, it would have been in "Silly Love Songs", not in this somber faux-Mozartian drama. If this is the new state of Macca's heart, Heather must have really made a bloody mess of it. |
The Batman: Cool CatBook Review - Oct 23, 2006
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While Bruce Wayne is visiting his friend, Leo King, to admire his collection of cat-themed treasures, the Catwoman comes calling to steal the enormous Feline Diamond. |
The Addams Family - Volume OneDVD Review - Oct 23, 2006
They're creepy and they're kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They're altogether ooky
And now they're on DVD!
Badada-Dum (snap! snap!) |
Groovie Goolies: Saturday Mourning CollectionDVD Review - Oct 22, 2006
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Everybody SHOUT! Come on, come on, sing out! It's time for a Goolies Get-Together... and it's about 30 years overdue! |
Valiant: A Modern Tale of FaerieBook Review - Oct 21, 2006
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When a young girl runs away into the wilds of New York, she discovers a whole new world of creatures -- faeries -- who live in exile in the modern world of man. |
Teen Titans: Brain SwapBook Review - Oct 20, 2006
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When the Puppet King captures all the male Teen Titans, it's up to Starfire and Raven to save them. One problem: they're trapped in each other's bodies! |
Return of the Dark Side (Star Wars: Last of the Jedi #6)Book Review - Oct 20, 2006
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There may not be any more "Star Wars" movies coming, but that hasn't stopped the franchise from living on in books -- for better or worse. |
The Prestige - Movie Poster GiveawayContest - Oct 19, 2006
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Win this double-sided theater poster of this enigmatic thriller from Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. |
Big Love - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Oct 18, 2006
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The Henrickson family is nuclear -- to the third power. HBO turns in a surprising and addictive series for mature audiences about the trials and tribulations of living a polygamist lifestyle. |
Fear Street: Halloween PartyBook Review - Oct 16, 2006
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When the new girl at Shadyside High invites seven students with nothing in common to her all-night Halloween party, a plan of revenge nearly three decades in the making is set into motion. |
Stefy, "The Orange Album"Music Review - Oct 16, 2006
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You've heard them in the soundtrack for "John Tucker Must Die". Now catch their full-length debut. Part frenetic, part forlorn -- all fun and wholly fantastic. That's Stefy, and that's The Orange Album. |
Evanescence, "The Open Door"Music Review - Oct 15, 2006
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The dictionary provides this definition of evanescence: "the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight." One wonders if, without some kind of breakthrough into new territory on the next album, the band might not eventually live up to its name. |
Me, EloiseDVD Review - Oct 14, 2006
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While Eloise turns the Plaza Hotel upside down preparing for her birthday party, a new special little girl moves into the hotel. |
The Omen (2006)DVD Review - Oct 13, 2006
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John Moore's retread of the David Seltzer apocalyptic chiller features some nice cinematic touches, but the special features are far more interesting than the film in this DVD release. |
Touch the ArtBook Review - Oct 13, 2006
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Julie Appel and Amy Guglielmo have paired up to create an absolutely innovative approach to introducing classic artwork to young children. |
The Greatest American Hero - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Oct 13, 2006
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Fans of this science fiction comedy series will be walking on air when they see all the bonus goodies crammed into this special collector's edition! |
Eloise in HollywoodBook Review - Oct 12, 2006
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Eloise gets invited to Hollywood to "star" in a major motion picture. Beverly Hills is used to earthquakes -- but can they withstand the full-on assault of an irrepressible six-year-old Eloise? |
Everyday Food, Vol. 1 - Fast, Family-Friendly IdeasDVD Review - Oct 12, 2006
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It's not perhaps as entertaining as Alton Brown or Paula Deen, but it does exactly what it sets out to do: provide, in easy-to-follow detailed steps, a simple path to create not-so-simple looking dishes. |
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season Two, Volume TwoDVD Review - Oct 11, 2006
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He-Man and Battlecat are back to continue the battle for justice in this DVD disc-stravaganza that wraps up the last of the 130 episode series. |
Infinite CrisisBook Review - Oct 11, 2006
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The DC Comics event of 2006 gets the novelization treatment from master wordsmith Greg Cox. Even if you've already read the comics, you won't have the full story experience until you've picked up this book. |
The Fox and the Hound - 25th Anniversary EditionDVD Review - Oct 10, 2006
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Can a friendship born in childhood survive the enmities born in adulthood? The 24th animated film from the House of Mouse pairs a rambunctious hound pup with an orphaned fox kit to put nature versus nurture to the test. |
Everybody Loves Raymond - The Complete Seventh SeasonDVD Review - Oct 10, 2006
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It's a seventh season of hilarity with the in-laws from Hell; but the focus this season shifts from Ray to Robert, who pops the question to Amy, resulting in a two-part wedding season capper. |
Garfield: A Tail of Two KittiesDVD Review - Oct 9, 2006
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Bill Murray returns as America's favorite four-color fat cat in this riff on Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper, which finds Garfield switched with his royal lookalike. |
The Bob Newhart Show - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Oct 9, 2006
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Dr. Bob Hartley returns with a fourth season of the classic television series. This DVD set is high on funny and bonus content, but loses points for off-kilter presentation and poor package design. |
Vampirates: Demons of the OceanBook Review - Oct 8, 2006
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Well, if pirates are bad, and vampires are worse... Imagination and adventure run wild in this fantastic seafaring tale of two twins, separated at sea: one rescued by pirates, and the other by something far more dangerous! |
The Little Mermaid - Platinum EditionDVD Review - Oct 7, 2006
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Disney's classic reinterpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved mermaid is released in the Disney Platinum Edition, cleaned up and replete with bonuses. Come along under the sea and be part of her world. |
Among the Enemy (Shadow Children #6)Book Review - Oct 6, 2006
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The penultimate chapter in Margaret Peterson Haddix's "Shadow Children" series finds Matthias -- an illegal third child -- hiding under a false name and working for the very Population Police who work to kill kids like him. |
Sonicflood, "Glimpse: Live Recordings from Around the World"Music Review - Oct 6, 2006
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Since their last studio project, This Generation (2005), Sonicflood has been traveling worldwide to reach all generations to issue a call to rise up and share your faith. As they toured, they recorded -- in both audio and video. This is the result of their labors. |
The Curious Demise of a Contrary CatBook Review - Oct 6, 2006
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Witch and Cat go head to head in a battle of wills -- but when Witch has finally had enough, Cat had better watch out! This book is perfect for some little ghoul or goblin's Halloween treat. |
The Dick Tracy Show: The Complete Animated Crime SeriesDVD Review - Oct 4, 2006
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Dick Tracy gets top billing in this set of 130 five-minute shorts, but most of the sleuthing is done by talking dog Hemlock Holmes and the very un-PC detectives Joe Jitsu and Go-Go Gomez. |
The Royalties Group: Turning Downloads Into Dollars... For CharityMusic Industry Analysis - Oct 4, 2006
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Music downloads, once the bane of the RIAA, have become a newly accepted delivery system for musicians. Now Elizabeth Pendleton, founder of The Royalties Group, is steering that vehicle down the road of a good cause. |
A Life Less Lived: The Gothic BoxMusic Review - Oct 3, 2006
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When you're pouring old wine into new vessels like this, you can't really do anything to improve the wine so you'd be best served by dressing up the vessel as sharply as you can. The folks at Rhino have succeeded in this aspect. |
Return to the Planet of the Apes - The Complete Animated SeriesDVD Review - Oct 3, 2006
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Of all the many branches of the "Planet of the Apes" franchise, few failed more miserably than this lackluster production. Leaden in dialogue and short on animation, this is a childhood memory best not monkeyed around with. |
Mama's Family - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Oct 2, 2006
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For six seasons, this spinoff of The Carol Burnett Show generated blue-collar laughs. It lives on in reruns, but now you can get a dose of Mama Harper's first season anytime. |
Curious GeorgeDVD Review - Oct 2, 2006
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Margret and H.A. Rey's wonderful, curious little monkey makes it to the big screen. Will Ferrell puts in one of his better performances as the Man in the Yellow Hat. |
Forever Knight - The Trilogy, Part 3DVD Review - Oct 2, 2006
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The third and final season of the adventures of vampire detective Nick Knight ultimately lacks the bite of the prior seasons. |
Goosebumps: Beware, the SnowmanBook Review - Sep 30, 2006
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When Jaclyn's Aunt Greta moves her from Chicago to the Arctic Circle town of Sherpia, the young girl comes face to face with a local monstrous legend. |
Batman: Dead WhiteBook Review - Sep 28, 2006
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Set in the earlier days of Batman's career, John Shirley's novel pits the masked crimefighter against a powerful white supremacist movement, even as he is still coming to grips with doubts about his chosen mission. |
The Santa Clause III: The Escape Clause Poster GiveawayContest - Sep 27, 2006
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Tim Allen returns for another installment of the Walt Disney family-favorite Christmas franchise -- and he's got Martin Short in tow! Click here to enter for a chance to win this double-sided theater poster. |
Hatter M #3Comic Book Review - Sep 25, 2006
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If anyone can understand the chutzpah and raw ambition that's required to put a new spin on the classic Lewis Carroll characters, I certainly can. It comes with the burden of knowing that you will never possibly be able to please the fanbase of Wonderland -- in fact, you very well might incur their wrath. |
Left in DarknessDVD Review - Sep 24, 2006
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When Celia dies at a frat party on her 21st birthday, she learns it's not what you do in life that determines your eternal fate -- it's what you do in those two hours after your death that lead to salvation or damnation. The hard part is figuring out who to trust. |
TwitchesDVD Review - Sep 23, 2006
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Tia and Tamera Mowry resurrect their Sister, Sister premise of twins separated at birth. Only this time, they're twin witches -- Twitches -- who fulfill a magical prophecy to save their home. |
My Name is Earl - Season OneDVD Review - Sep 22, 2006
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Karma is a funny thing in this hilarious comedy series starring Jason Lee and Ethan Suplee. |
Grease - Rockin' Rydell EditionDVD Review - Sep 22, 2006
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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John go together like rama-lama-lama, kadinga dading de-dong in the nostalgia film that became nostalgia itself. |
The Guardian - Double-Sided Movie PosterContest - Sep 21, 2006
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Enter to win an official double-sided poster of the new action film starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher. |
Various Artists, "Hollywoodland - Music from the Motion Picture"Music Review - Sep 20, 2006
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Superman's dead -- but the music of the era lives on in this eclectic mixture of rock-and-roll, blues, and big band pieces. |
Stick ItDVD Review - Sep 19, 2006
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"Stick It" markets itself as a film for female adrenaline junkies who enjoyed "Bring it On". But this tale of teenaged rebellion remains too light and fluffy, and does so for far too long, to be a really enjoyable flick. |
Stay Alive - Unrated Director's CutDVD Review - Sep 18, 2006
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If you die in the game, you die for real in this slasher horror with a videogame bent from William Brent Bell. |
Todd Agnew, "Do You See What I See?"Music Review - Sep 18, 2006
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Agnew turns in a Christmas album that exceeds a mere holiday themed collection. It's a high-concept Nativity program with a modern, original sound. |
X-Men - The Last Stand (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Sep 18, 2006
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The plot is lengthy, combining elements of the Uncanny X-Men "Dark Phoenix Saga" with that of the Astonishing X-Men "Gifted" storyline -- which makes for a rather crowded screenplay. |
Johnny HazzardBook Review - Sep 17, 2006
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Johnny Hazzard is an American kid in Europe who has developed a profound sense of shame for being American and Texan. |
The WildDVD Review - Sep 17, 2006
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"Finding Nemo" meets "Madagascar" in this latest -- and less than impressive -- offering from Walt Disney. |
Goosebumps: My Hairiest AdventureBook Review - Sep 15, 2006
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Larry is starting to sprout thick, ugly hair in all the strangest places. Did the bottle of Insta-Tan tanning solution have a strange side effect on him, or is there something more sinister at work? |
Roseanne - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Sep 15, 2006
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The fifth season of Roseanne was a somber one, filled with domestic violence, abused children, infidelity and dying parents. Sounds like sitcom material to me! |
The King of Queens - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - Sep 15, 2006
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Kevin James continues his comedic reign into a sixth season of the popular sitcom. |
Stay Alive - DVD GiveawayContest - Sep 14, 2006
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Enter for a chance to win Touchstone's "Stay Alive", starring Frankie Muniz, Jon Foster, Samaire Armstrong, and Sophia Bush. |
Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning GhostBook Review - Sep 12, 2006
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The Ghosthunters return for a second adventure in Cornelia Funke's series for children, this time facing one of the five most dangerous kinds of ghosts there are. |
The Tick vs. Season OneDVD Review - Sep 12, 2006
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Ben Edlund's big blue arachnid is back for some animated justice in this DVD collection of almost but not quite all of season one. |
MercyMe, "Almost There" - Platinum EditionMusic Review - Sep 11, 2006
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The fifth anniversary of the groups groundbreaking album is commemorated in this double-disc release, featuring alternate versions of "I Can Only Imagine" as well as commentary tracks by lead singer Bart Millard. |
I'm Not Afraid of Halloween!Book Review - Sep 11, 2006
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A little boy isn't afraid of the witches, monsters or mummies that trick or treat at his house. But what does scare him... and why... is the humorous payoff in this delightful book for younger readers. |
Godzilla - Gojira Deluxe Collector's Edition (2 DVD set)DVD Review - Sep 11, 2006
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This double-disc DVD edition is a cleaned up classic tribute fit for a king -- the king of the giant monsters. |
Black. White.DVD Review - Sep 10, 2006
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"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" gets the reality show treatment in this series that attempts to unravel the core causes of racial friction. |
Raven's GateBook Review - Sep 8, 2006
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Matthew Freeman avoids juvenile detention by volunteering for a foster position in rural Lesser Malling. But the horror that is to come makes prison seem a picnic. |
StainedBook Review - Sep 6, 2006
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When a local boy goes missing, Jocelyn is forced to examine her life and her relationships with the missing teen, her boyfriend Benny, and the priest who stands between them in different ways. |
Gerald McBoing Boing AdventuresDVD Review - Sep 6, 2006
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Dr. Seuss's alternate-speechstyle character, Gerald McCloy -- better known as Gerald McBoing Boing -- is back in a new series of animated shorts. |
The Bill Cosby Show - Season OneDVD Review - Sep 6, 2006
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Hoo, Lord! Before Fat Albert and Jell-O pudding, The Cos played high school coach Chet Kincaid in this ahead-of-its-time comedy series. |
Goosebumps: My Best Friend is InvisibleDVD Review - Sep 5, 2006
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A ghost who follows a boy home and two boys that experience sudden aging star in this mixed bag of stories. |
Goosebumps: Shocker on Shock StreetDVD Review - Sep 5, 2006
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A studio tour ride gone awry and a truly universal remote form the core of this pair of spooky tales from the Goosebumps series. |
Goosebumps: Perfect SchoolDVD Review - Sep 5, 2006
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When Brian O'Connor finally goes to far in scaring his younger brother, his parents ship him off to a boarding school -- where the path to perfect is paved with sinister intentions. |
Silent PartnerDVD Review - Sep 5, 2006
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Tara Reid in lingerie is the distraction in this film to keep viewers from thinking too much about the plot holes. |
House, M.D. - Season TwoDVD Review - Sep 4, 2006
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Just in time for the third season premiere, Universal releases the second season of this critically acclaimed medical mystery drama. |
Goldie the Sunshine Fairy (The Weather Fairies #4)Book Review - Aug 31, 2006
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Kirsty and Rachel continue their adventures tracking down the stolen weather feathers of fairyland. |
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Week 9, Part 3: Don't Blink, or You'll Miss It!A Dose of Reality - Aug 31, 2006
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After last episode, you'd expect to see the drama between Danielle and Erika be dragged out. But expect the unexpected -- because tonight, Week 10 goes from start to finish in a fast-forward flash! |
Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allen CrowBook Review - Aug 31, 2006
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When a horror writer and his odd pet crow visit the Monroes, will that Desmodus cuniculus, Bunnicula, remain with the family, or will they see him... nevermore? |
Tales from the Midnight Library: VoicesBook Review - Aug 31, 2006
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Here comes Damien Graves, head librarian of the Midnight Library, with three tales of terror that will have you sleeping with the lights on. |
District B13DVD Review - Aug 31, 2006
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This Luc Besson feature is like cinema crack -- addicting choreagraphed violence on a grand scale. |
The Wicked History of the WorldBook Review - Aug 31, 2006
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Historical it may be, but separating the history from the snarky editorializing of the author leaves this reviewer with a bad taste in his mouth. |
This Island EarthDVD Review - Aug 31, 2006
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Short, simple, and largely undramatic by modern standards, this was a film that a major motion picture studio required two and a half years to pull off all the special effects; today, similar effects are considered an 8th grade class project using PhotoShop. |
Brother Bear 2DVD Review - Aug 30, 2006
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"Brother Bear 2" does not surpass the original. Nor does it equal it. However, it is nonetheless a fine follow-up story. |
The Cobbler's MonsterBook Review - Aug 30, 2006
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A horrific blending of Pinocchio and Frankenstein form the core of this new graphic novel from Beckett. |
Blackstar - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Aug 29, 2006
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Blackstar was a short lived series from Filmation that tried to follow in the footsteps of Flash Gordon and John Carter... and it might have happened if not for those silly Trobbits. |
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Week 9, Part 2: The Force is Strong with this JediA Dose of Reality - Aug 29, 2006
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George and Janelle -- two houseguests, poles apart -- occupy the eviction seats tonight. But the Power of Veto is up for grabs, and tonight, everyone gets to play. |
Tales from the Midnight Library: Blood and SandBook Review - Aug 29, 2006
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That lurid librarian of terrifying tomes, Damien Graves, is back once again, with another trilogy of spine-chilling tales. |
The SentinelDVD Review - Aug 28, 2006
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Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland and Eva Longoria provide all the ingredients for a hot political thriller, which nonetheless fizzles. |
Goosebumps Graphix: Creepy CreaturesBook Review - Aug 28, 2006
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Goosebumps goes Graphix with this hardcover edition adapting three of R.L. Stine's stories into the graphic novel medium. |
Women & Songs, Volume 2Music Review - Aug 28, 2006
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Help the Breast Cancer Site while you enjoy some great songs from the past decade of female superstars. |
The Salem Witch TryoutsBook Review - Aug 28, 2006
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There's a thin line between reminescent and derivative. William Asher deserves more than a small check after this overly derivative novel from Kelly McClymer. |
EverlostBook Review - Aug 28, 2006
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When Allie and Nick die, they don't make it where they were intended to go in this inventive story from Neal Shusterman. |
Big Brother 7: All-Stars - Week 9, Part 1A Dose of Reality - Aug 27, 2006
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Erika has the HoH, Danielle has the 411 on Will, and Will and Boogie have Janelle and Erika. All poor Chicken George has is the best belly-flop. |
Mr. Moto Takes a ChanceDVD Review - Aug 27, 2006
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Peter Lorre returns as the enigmatic Japanese sleuth, Mr. Moto, in this archeological adventure set in the jungles of Cambodia. |
EZ MoneyDVD Review - Aug 26, 2006
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When a girl responds to a spam email from the ubiquitous Nigerian diplomat, it sets off a slapstick chain of events that tries too hard to be funny. |
Phillips, Craig & Dean, "Top of My Lungs"Music Review - Aug 26, 2006
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"Top of My Lungs represents the kind of praise and worship we want to be a part of," says Randy Phillips, "the kind of worship that holds nothing back." |
Scary Godmother: The Revenge of JimmyDVD Review - Aug 25, 2006
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It's going to be a spooktacular Halloween in Ackerman Forest, as long as Jimmy's Grinch routine doesn't cancel Halloween and result in the obliteration of the Fright Side! |
Dead End (Raven Hill Mysteries)Book Review - Aug 25, 2006
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The Help-for-Hire gang is back. But someone is out to erase their good reputation -- and them as well! |
Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars: The Fall of the Amazing ZalindasBook Review - Aug 24, 2006
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In the spirit of Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators series comes this new addition to the Sherlock Holmes legend from husband and wife team Tracy Mack and Michael Citrin. |
The Weird Al Show - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Aug 24, 2006
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Hunter S. Thompson is attributed to saying, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." But Hunter never met Weird Al! |
Shoo, Fly Guy!Book Review - Aug 23, 2006
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Tedd Arnold's hero, Fly Guy, is back for a third adventure. |
Roseanne: Halloween EditionDVD Review - Aug 22, 2006
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The Halloween episodes of Roseanne were a highlight of every season. Now they've all been collected in one ghoulish marathon. |
Phat GirlzDVD Review - Aug 21, 2006
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Mo'Nique's not fat -- she's "sexy succulent" in this Cinderella comedy from Fox. |
Henry Cho, "What's That Clickin' Noise?"DVD Review - Aug 21, 2006
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Henry Cho works his Korean heritage and Knoxville upbringing into a blue collar comedy act. Bless his heart. |
Think Fast Mr. MotoDVD Review - Aug 19, 2006
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Peter Lorre stars as the mysterious Japanese amateur sleuth in this first Mr. Moto movie. |
Jade, "Banned in America"Music Review - Aug 18, 2006
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Thematically, Banned in America is all over the map. Goth guitars wrestle with electronic techno synthesizers and percussions. |
Just My LuckDVD Review - Aug 16, 2006
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Lindsey Lohan loses her impossibly good luck to someone who needs it more than she does. |
Fear Street: The New GirlBook Review - Aug 15, 2006
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There's something about the new girl at Shadyside High that captures Cory's heart and soul. But why does her family insist that she's dead? |
Broken SaintsDVD Review - Aug 14, 2006
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The cult-following flash animation web comic is collected on this DVD set, featuring newly added voice overs. |
Storm ThiefBook Review - Aug 12, 2006
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Chris Wooding just gets better with each and every novel. Storm Thief is a multi-layered tale filled with intriguing and imaginative characters who all arrive at the core of the story with competing motivations. But the city of Orokos has secrets that none of them have considered. |
PoisonBook Review - Aug 11, 2006
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When Poison sets out to rescue her sister Azalea from the Phaerie Lord, she has no idea she's stepping into the starring role of a story. |
RV (Full Screen)DVD Review - Aug 11, 2006
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"RV" is a comedy on equal footing with "National Lampoon's Vacation" -- made possibly funnier by the inclusion of Robin Williams and Jeff Daniels. |
Punky Brewster: Season 3DVD Review - Aug 10, 2006
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Neon legwarmers, mismatched sneakers, and flashdance tunics? It must be the 80s! |
The Jeffersons - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Aug 9, 2006
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George and Weezie move on up to the their fifth season, nearing the middle of the series run. |
The Tooth FairyDVD Review - Aug 8, 2006
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This tooth fairy has an axe to grind. |
Invincible / Step Up Poster GiveawayContest - Aug 7, 2006
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Decisions, decisions... Football? Dancing? And then we thought, "Aw, shoot -- why not both?" |
Larry the Cable Guy: Health InspectorDVD Review - Aug 7, 2006
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The restaurant business has health inspectors to keep patrons safe. The movie industry needs someone like that to protect viewers from bad taste. Oh, wait -- that's my job! |
The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles #1Comic Book Review - Aug 7, 2006
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Lions and Tigers and Jabberwocks -- Oh My! Dorothy and Alice have both grown up and forgotten their fantasy worlds. But the past is coming back to haunt them. |
Leven Thumps and the Gateway to FooBook Review - Aug 5, 2006
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Just when one thinks that Authors Anonymous have plumbed the depths and expurgated themselves of all the different ways to tell the story of the boy hero given a quest to save an otherworldly plane, along comes Obert Skye with the most unlikely hero of them all: Leven Thumps. |
What the Bleep!? Down the Rabbit Hole - Quantum EditionDVD Review - Aug 5, 2006
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Waves of possibility -- particles of experience. The mind-bending quantum mechanics, pseudo-sci/spiritual movie is now available in a three-disc quantum edition. |
Hazel - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 3, 2006
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Who's the gal who's everybody's pal? That's Hazel! Shirley Booth brings Ted Key's comic panel maid to life in this charming comedy from the annals of television history. |
Good Times - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - Aug 1, 2006
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Ain't we lucky we got 'em -- all on DVD! This sixth set represents the final season of the trials and tribulations of the Evans family's quest to get out of the ghetto. |
The Shaggy Dog (2006)DVD Review - Jul 31, 2006
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Disney's remake of this original family classic injects a social conscience, yet still fetches the funny. |
Alice in Wonderland (1985)DVD Review - Jul 27, 2006
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While Alice in Wonderland is and always will be best appreciated as a book, this version -- deviations aside -- is still the closest one I've seen in its faithfulness to the original text. |
V for Vendetta (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Jul 25, 2006
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"'Who' is but the form following the function of 'what', and 'what' I am is a man in a mask." |
The Boondocks - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jul 24, 2006
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If you've read Aaron McGruder's groundbreaking comic strip, your expectations for the animated series are set way too low. |
A Million DotsBook Review - Jul 23, 2006
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How much is a million? Count the dots, and learn other interesting number facts along the way. |
Pinky and the Brain, Volume 1DVD Review - Jul 22, 2006
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"A DVD collection of our greatest adventures! Pinky -- are you pondering what I'm pondering?" "I think so, Brain. But the last time you clicked the mouse, my nose hurt for a week! Narf!" |
Animaniacs - Volume 1DVD Review - Jul 20, 2006
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Meet the Warner brothers (and the Warner sister, Dot.) Just for fun they run around the Warner movie lot. They get locked in the tower whenever they get caught. But they break loose and then vamoose -- and now you know the plot! |
It's Time for Comic Books to Show Us What They're Made Of!Editorial - Jul 17, 2006
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The comic book industry insists that it has grown up. But has it matured enough to provide consumers an easily understood content ratings system? |
The Pretender - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Jul 17, 2006
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Cree craw toad's foot, geese walk barefoot. If you know the rhyme, then you've spent time with one of the coolest television suspense dramas ever to be cancelled -- The Pretender! |
Ultraman: Series One, Vol. 1DVD Review - Jul 12, 2006
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In his super jet he comes from a million miles away, landing on a 3 disc DVD set that's sure to be welcomed by Japanese monster fans everywhere. |
Blind FaithBook Review - Jul 10, 2006
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When Liz's grandmother dies, she finds herself caught up in a struggle between her parents over atheism and spiritualism. |
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific in Concert from Carnegie HallDVD Review - Jul 9, 2006
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Spend some enchanted evening in front of the tube with a friend and this exquisite concert performance of one of the most iconic musicals in American history. |
Club MedsBook Review - Jul 7, 2006
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Katherine Hall Page has deftly tapped into the mindset of young teenagers, writing with a clarity of thought and an honesty of expression that tops many of her peers in the genre. |
The Legend of Prince Valiant - The Complete Series, Vol. 1DVD Review - Jul 7, 2006
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Hal Foster's medieval hero comes to animated life in this winning Family Channel series. |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestMovie Review - Jul 5, 2006
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Yo ho ho, and a bottle of rum! Disney's sequel to "Pirates of the Caribbean" is more fun than the first -- but more frightening as well. |
The Doris Day Show - Season 3DVD Review - Jul 5, 2006
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Que Sera Sera for a third season with this classic sitcom featuring one of America's celebrity sweethearts. |
Find Me GuiltyDVD Review - Jul 5, 2006
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Vin Diesel is Jackie DiNorscio, defending himself in the longest mafia trial in United States history. |
Madea's Family ReunionDVD Review - Jul 4, 2006
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Would people please stop telling me that Tyler Perry produces comedies, when he so obviously doesn't? |
Commander In Chief - The Inaugural Edition, Part 1DVD Review - Jul 3, 2006
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In the wake of the announcement of the cancellation of The West Wing, viewers were left fumbling for a Capital Hill drama fix. Would a story with a female President be original enough to capture that audience? |
Frogs & French KissesBook Review - Jun 30, 2006
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What do you do with your life if you're a normal teenaged girl -- and your mom and little sister are both witches? Save the prom, of course! |
Original Cast Recording, "Tarzan - The Broadway Musical"Music Review - Jun 29, 2006
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Two Worlds -- Disney and Broadway -- meld into one family, resulting in this largely delightful soundtrack. |
John Ottman, "Superman Returns" (Music From The Motion Picture)Music Review - Jun 28, 2006
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John Ottman does John Williams proud in this rousing score for the Man of Steel's return to the big screen on this CD enhanced with video content. |
Blue Collar Comedy Tour - One for the Road (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Jun 27, 2006
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After a theatrical release of standup comedy and two seasons of television, one might have thought that the Blue Collar guys might have fully plumbed the depths of humor to be found among rednecks, hicks, hillbillies, and the rest of us good folks. Nope. |
Fried Green Tomatoes (Extended Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - Jun 26, 2006
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A character driven story that functions on multiple levels, this film is a milestone in chick-flick history. |
The King of Queens - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Jun 25, 2006
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How can a show about a blue collar schlub with a smoking hot wife be considered anything other than science fiction? Nevertheless, this Kevin James sitcom is as funny as life. |
Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?DVD Review - Jun 24, 2006
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Listen up, gumshoes! Shout Factory has released the first season of the animated series, Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?, starring The Electric Company's Rita Moreno in the role of the criminal mastermind. |
Roseanne - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Jun 23, 2006
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Birth control, teenaged depression, and divorcing parents: oddly enough, these are the elements for high caliber situation comedy! |
Into the Abyss (Tom Swift, Young Inventor #1)Book Review - Jun 22, 2006
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Tom Swift is back in all new adventures, starting with a dangerous deep sea mission to rescue his dad, Tom Swift, Sr. |
Anti-Patriotism Accusations Against the Dixie Chicks No AccidentEditorial - Jun 21, 2006
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Have Country Music fans forgiven the Dixie Chicks? A #1 album seems to say so, but low concert ticket sales indicate otherwise. |
Monster House Movie NovelizationBook Review - Jun 21, 2006
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When the house across the street starts eating people, it's up to JD, Chowder and Jenny to save Halloween -- and the neighborhood. |
Imagine Me & YouDVD Review - Jun 20, 2006
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"Chuck commitment, chase love" is the formula for a happy ending in this girl-meets-girl film from Ol Parker. |
The Mary Tyler Moore Show - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Jun 20, 2006
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Mary Richards just might make it after all, but her DVD set has a ways to go in the authoring department. |
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's AdventureDVD Review - Jun 20, 2006
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Lady and Tramp's puppy wants to experience a life without leashes in this sequel from Walt Disney Studios. |
Cow BellesDVD Review - Jun 18, 2006
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Aly and AJ have to live the simple life when their dad decides to sentence the irresponsible girls to a summer job working at the family dairy. |
The Color Honeymooners - Collection 1 (1966)DVD Review - Jun 17, 2006
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The Kramdens and the Nortons are off on a round-the-world tour in this collection of episodes of "The Jackie Gleason Show". |
Janine Davy, "Looking for You"Music Review - Jun 16, 2006
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Weak lyrics and bad production choices undermine this album of an otherwise talented vocalist. |
RashBook Review - Jun 15, 2006
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The future's so bright, Bo's gotta wear shades. And a mouthguard. And kneepads. After all, since the Child Safety Act got passed, one can't be too careful -- or you'll end up doing jail time! |
Katie Melua: Ingenue RisingInterview - Jun 14, 2006
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With a hit song, a smoking second album and a soundtrack appearance, Katie Melua is a fresh artist to keep a watch on. |
The Wild Wild West - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 13, 2006
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I met James West before I had ever even heard of James Bond. Now Paramount has collected the first black and white season of The Wild Wild West -- a fun fun show for science fiction and espionage fans. |
The Boondock Saints - Unrated Special EditionDVD Review - Jun 11, 2006
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"The Boondock Saints" is an interesting tale -- an urban revenge fantasy that sometimes answers the question, "What if John Waters had directed 'The Godfather'?" |
EasyBook Review - Jun 10, 2006
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For caring and concerned parents, Easy will be hard. It's an honest, hurting look at sexuality and one young girl's craving for male attention. Any male attention. |
The Au Pairs: Skinny-dippingBook Review - Jun 8, 2006
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The misadventures of these au pairs reads like Jacqueline Suzanne for Juniors. |
Various Artists, "Sound of Superman"Music Review - Jun 7, 2006
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Just in time for this summer's movie comes this compilation from Rhino, designed to carry you up, up and away with covers and new creations from some of today's hottest, hippest artists. |
Like Mike 2: StreetballDVD Review - Jun 6, 2006
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MJ? No way! The magic sneakers are back, transforming one young boy into the hottest thing on the courts. |
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Unrated)DVD Review - Jun 5, 2006
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This unrated version doesn't add much to the story, but there are a plethora of special features that hardcore fans will enjoy. |
Superman ReturnsBook Review - Jun 4, 2006
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If you can get past the idea that the entire story throws out, spits on, and sets fire to the entire Superman mythos, then you have to admit that Wolfman did the best he could in putting lipstick on a pig. |
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season 2, Vol. 1DVD Review - Jun 3, 2006
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Once upon a time, in a faraway realm fondly called "The Eighties", there was a thing called weekday afternoon cartoons. And chief among these were the adventures that took place in a world of science and sorcery, on the distant planet of Eternia. |
Dharma & Greg - Season OneDVD Review - May 31, 2006
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Only one word could encompass both liberal hippies and old money conservatives: Family. |
Travels of Thelonious: The Fog MoundBook Review - May 30, 2006
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This anthropomorphic adventure that's part prose, part graphic novel chronicles the adventures of Thelonious Chipmunk in a post-human civilization. |
Castaway CatsBook Review - May 29, 2006
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The boat has gone down, and fifteen cats suddenly find themselves lost on a deserted island, forced to work together. |
This is America, Charlie BrownDVD Review - May 29, 2006
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Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang relive moments in American history in this eight-episode educational animated series. |
Alison Ray: Does the DJ Know What's Coming?Interview - May 29, 2006
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Chime Entertainment's newest star is poised to release her debut album, Downside Up, this summer, and the singer/songwriter has earned the right to be optimistic. |
Alison Ray, "Downside Up"Music Review - May 29, 2006
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Does the D.J. know that Alison Ray's musical debut is nothing short of beautiful? |
AquamarineDVD Review - May 27, 2006
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This tween scene tale with a tail is sweeter than saltwater taffy. |
The 4400 - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - May 26, 2006
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Over the past 60 years, 4400 people have been abducted. One day... they were all returned. This is their continuing story. |
Date Movie - Unrated EditionDVD Review - May 24, 2006
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Alyson Hannigan and Adam Campbell romance their way through a maze of parodies -- but one is left to wonder what is so "Unrated" about this version of the film. |
Entangled Minds: Extrasensory Experiences in a Quantum RealityBook Review - May 24, 2006
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In a market overrun by hokum and hoax, it's refreshing to find a book that actually makes a strong, science-based case for the paranormal. |
Nobody's PerfectBook Review - May 23, 2006
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Megan thinks the new girl Alexis is practically perfect. So why doesn't Alexis seem to like Megan? Is it because Megan's deaf? |
NUMB3RS - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - May 21, 2006
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An FBI agent. A mathematical prodigy. These two brothers add up to pure genius in this Paramount dramatic series that focuses on family, police procedure, and the world of numbers. |
Home Movies - Season FourDVD Review - May 20, 2006
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Home Movies is South Park for slackers. It's hip and fresh, and every episode consists of several overlapping plot threads. |
Katie Melua, "Piece by Piece"Music Review - May 19, 2006
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This sexy sophomore offering from soft-blues chanteuse Melua is the perfect soundtrack for a life noir. |
The DropDVD Review - May 19, 2006
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All Carter wanted to do was drop off the car and collect the money. But he didn't know the fate of the world was at hand. |
Wishbone Ash, "Clan Destiny"Music Review - May 16, 2006
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Come along on a magical mystery tour with the longest running band you've never heard of before. |
Dan Aykroyd: Unplugged on UFOsDVD Review - May 15, 2006
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Exactly what makes Dan Aykroyd the go-to guy for paranormal phenomena? Did someone think his stint in "Ghostbusters" was for real? Do they think he has inside information because he married Kim Basinger in "My Stepmother is an Alien?" |
I Love Lucy - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - May 14, 2006
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The sixth and final season of the very definition of situation comedy features guest appearances by Bob Hope, Orson Welles, and Superman! |
Nanny McPheeDVD Review - May 14, 2006
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The Brown children are an incorrigible bunch of hooligans. Enter Nanny McPhee, who comes in the night like a wart-ridden exorcist. |
It's a Small World of Fun - Volume 2DVD Review - May 14, 2006
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Mickey, Goofy and Donald share the spotlight with a little boy airplane and a little girl car in this second collection of Disney shorts. |
It's a Small World of Fun - Volume 1DVD Review - May 14, 2006
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"It's a world of laughter, a world of tears." But what a big wide world it is for being such a small one. |
The RingerDVD Review - May 14, 2006
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What starts out as a premise that's oh-so-wrong ends up being a movie that's actually about all the right things. |
Angel BladeDVD Review - May 13, 2006
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Welcome to the David Heavener show. Not only does he write, produce, direct, and act the lead, he also performs the songs that provide the soundtrack for this act of cinematic masturbation. |
That Girl - Season 1DVD Review - May 12, 2006
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Marlo Thomas shines in this first-of-its-kind sitcom from ABC. Now a new generation can find out just what it was that was so special about... that girl! |
Everything You WantDVD Review - May 12, 2006
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"Drop Dead Fred" meets "Sweet Home Alabama" in this romantic comedy from Disney that asks the question: "Does love have to be the real thing to be real at all?" |
Dinosaurs - The Complete First and Second SeasonsDVD Review - May 10, 2006
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Move over, Fred Flintsone. There's a new modern stone-age family in the neighborhood: the Sinclairs. |
Phineas L. MacGuire... Erupts!: The First Experiment (From the Highly Scientific Notebooks of Phineas L. MacGuire)Book Review - May 10, 2006
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Life was good for young Phineas MacGuire, fourth-grade scientist. Until his best friend moved away, to be replaced by an un-best friend. |
Family Affair - Season 1DVD Review - May 10, 2006
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A carefree bachelor's days of leisure come to an end when he inherits his brother's three kids -- much to the dismay of his very British valet. |
Sweet InsanityDVD Review - May 7, 2006
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Daniel Hess's teenage slasher flick fails to find its mark in this flavorless film. |
Clemency Pogue: The Hobgoblin ProxyBook Review - May 7, 2006
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Chock full of barbed wit and wonderful wordplay, JT Petty's heroine is the focus of one of the most entertaining stories I've read in modern children's literature. |
Napoleon Dynamite - Like, the best Special Edition, Ever!DVD Review - May 7, 2006
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Yessss! This flippin' sweet movie finally gets a special addition, with all kinds of neat additional features and special skills. |
Here Be Monsters! (The Ratbridge Chronicles, Book 1)Book Review - May 6, 2006
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There is much skullduggery afoot in the strange town of Ratbridge. Arthur's going to need all the help he can get from the boxtrolls and cabbageheads to escape the resurrection of the illegal Cheese Guild. |
Big Momma's House 2DVD Review - May 6, 2006
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Life is a drag for FBI agent Malcolm Turner, who reprises his undercover role as Big Momma to catch a crook -- and ends up saving a family in this 20th Century Fox comedy. |
Everybody Loves Raymond - The Complete Sixth SeasonDVD Review - May 5, 2006
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"Holy Crap!" It's the sixth season of the situation comedy that just keeps getting better with age. |
Nashville Star 4 - Episode 8: Finale!A Dose of Reality - May 3, 2006
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Ten contestants. Eight weeks. It all comes down to this one night when one hopeful singer lands a Sony record contract. |
Deogratias: A Tale of RwandaBook Review - May 1, 2006
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The Tutsi genocide is relived through the eyes of a deranged Hutu named Deogratias in Jean-Philippe Stassen's stark graphic novel. |
Grandma's Boy (Unrated Edition)DVD Review - May 1, 2006
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When videogame tester Alex moves in with his grandmother and her two elderly roommates, the result to the viewer is two hours you'll never get back. |
OzzieDVD Review - Apr 30, 2006
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This Australian twist on "101 Dalmations" meets "Home Alone" is a down-under DVD geared toward clean family fun. |
Hatley HighDVD Review - Apr 29, 2006
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In North Hatley, the townspeople support the high school chess team the way some south Texas town's support football: religiously. |
These GirlsDVD Review - Apr 29, 2006
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David Boreanas is no angel in this film -- no bones about it. But by the time "These Girls" are done with him, you'll be pitying the poor guy. |
Sardine in Outer SpaceBook Review - Apr 29, 2006
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This graphic novel collection of Guibert and Sfar's spunky heroine will be right up the alley of fans of Captain Underpants and other gross-out comic stories. |
Last HolidayDVD Review - Apr 28, 2006
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Queen Latifah lives like she's dying when she's misdiagnosed with a fatal illness. |
Nashville Star 4 - Episode 7: Charity Concert NightA Dose of Reality - Apr 25, 2006
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Hank Williams, Jr. opens the show, Wy's sister Ashley makes an appearance to present an award... oh, yeah, and our four remaining contestants get around to singing in this penultimate episode that decides who wins the whole shebang. |
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter BrotherDVD Review - Apr 25, 2006
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Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Madeline Kahn shine in this slapstick mystery about the great detective's unsung younger brother, Sigerson Holmes. |
The ScornedDVD Review - Apr 23, 2006
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See your favorite reality stars die in this horror schlockfest that is 100% comprised of players from a multitude of Reali-TeeVee shows. |
A.L.I.E.E.E.N. : Archives of Lost Issues and Earthly Editions of Extraterrestrial NoveltiesBook Review - Apr 23, 2006
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With landscapes from Dr. Seuss, characters out of Pokemon, and humor right out of South Park, these Archives will be sure to please older readers who have retained the ability to laugh at fart jokes. |
Hunt for the Skinwalker : Science Confronts the Unexplained at a Remote Ranch in UtahBook Review - Apr 22, 2006
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A team of scientists investigates outrageous claims of the paranormal, with less than sensational results. |
Vampire LovesBook Review - Apr 22, 2006
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The creator of the The Little Vampire and The Rabbi's Cat has his stories of a neurotic shy vampire collected in this graphic volume. |
Flight 93DVD Review - Apr 20, 2006
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The question has come up: "How can you watch that?" As though the filmmakers are pandering, are cheapening the subject, are somehow exploiting the victims. |
Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, "Under the Covers, Volume 1"Music Review - Apr 20, 2006
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What I particularly like is the faithfulness Sweet and Hoffs exhibit toward the original artists. While Randy Jackson may like to applaud his American Idol hopefuls for making a song their own, there's something to be said for playing a song the way the artist intended it to be played. |
Nashville Star 4 - Episode 6: Four on the Floor, and One on the RoadA Dose of Reality - Apr 19, 2006
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Patti LaBelle guests as a judge this week as five contestants wonder: Who will survive? |
The Sentinel - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Apr 18, 2006
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Richard Burgi and Garett Maggart shine in this action packed series that contains just enough (but not too much) science fiction to satisfy all cop-drama fans. |
The Land of Elyon Book 3 - The Tenth CityBook Review - Apr 15, 2006
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Alexa Daley's adventures come to a close as the final mysteries of the Land of Elyon are disclosed. |
Nashville Star 4 - Episode 5: Original Song NightA Dose of Reality - Apr 11, 2006
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Tonight our contestants have to sing a song they wrote themselves. Let's see an Idol attempt something like that! |
If I Had a DragonBook Review - Apr 11, 2006
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When Morton's told to play with his little brother, he imagines how much more fun it would be if his brother were a dragon. |
MercyMe, "Coming up to Breathe"Music Review - Apr 11, 2006
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MercyMe sets out to remind their listeners that they are, first and foremost, a rock and roll band. |
Tripping the Rift - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Apr 9, 2006
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In space, no one can hear you laugh. Join Chode, Six and the crew of the Jupiter 42 for some of the raunchiest, funniest space spoofs ever to make it past the censors. |
Star Trek Fan Collective - Time TravelDVD Review - Apr 8, 2006
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Slingshot yourself back to your favorite Star Trek time travel episodes in this marathon of temporal trips. |
SpecialsBook Review - Apr 8, 2006
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Author Scott Westerfeld caps off his Uglies trilogy with this rousing action-adventure. The government made Tally Youngblood a Special -- they don't know how special she really is. |
Infinite Crisis #6Comic Book Review - Apr 7, 2006
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The penultimate issue of the biggest comics event of the decade ends with Superboy vs. Superboy. Who will win, and at what cost? |
Teen Titans #34Comic Book Review - Apr 7, 2006
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It's one year after the Infinite Crisis. Do you know who your Teen Titans are? |
Gideon the CutpurseBook Review - Apr 7, 2006
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The past has never been so close in Linda Buckley-Archer's rambunctious novel about a pair of kids who end up in 1763. |
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)DVD Review - Apr 7, 2006
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See Dick climb the corporate ladder. See Dick take the fall for a corrupt corporate boss. See Dick run. Run, Dick, run! |
Nashville Star 4 - Episode 4: Mama Lays Down the LawA Dose of Reality - Apr 5, 2006
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Naomi Judd guest judges tonight as we count our way down to the final half-dozen contestants. |
King Kong (Widescreen Edition) (2005)DVD Review - Apr 2, 2006
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There's a mixture of good and awful in Peter Jackson's attempt at remaking an RKO classic about a giant ape and the gorilla his dreams. |
All Star Superman #3Comic Book Review - Apr 2, 2006
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Superman gives Lois super powers for her birthday -- just in time for Samson and Atlas to crash the party. |
Blue Beetle #1Comic Book Review - Apr 2, 2006
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The Infinite Crisis giveth, and the Infinite Crisis taketh away, as we meet the kid who inherits the moniker abandoned by the late Ted Kord. |
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Special Two-Disc Collector's Edition) (2005)DVD Review - Apr 2, 2006
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Andrew Adamson's spectacular vision of C.S. Lewis's grand fable makes its debut on DVD. |
Infinite Crisis GiveawayContest - Mar 31, 2006
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Win the first four issues of INFINITE CRISIS, signed by writer Geoff Johns! |
The Fuchsia is NowBook Review - Mar 30, 2006
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When Fuchsia speaks her magic words, a fairy brings her three new friends to play with. |
Nashville Star 4 - Episode 3: Seven and the GamblerA Dose of Reality - Mar 29, 2006
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Kenny Rogers headlines tonight as the contestants step up their game. |
Bewitched - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Mar 29, 2006
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Third time's the charm with this collection of the magical misadventures of a mere mortal married to a modern witch. |
The TriangleDVD Review - Mar 26, 2006
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A billionaire hires four experts in different areas to bring him an answer: the definitive solution to the Bermuda Triangle. |
The Shaggy D.A.DVD Review - Mar 26, 2006
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Dean Jones puts on the dog in this Disney family-friendly classic about a would-be district attorney cursed to turn into a dog whenever someone reads the incantation on an ancient ring. |
Sir Thursday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book 4)Book Review - Mar 25, 2006
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The adventures of Arthur Penhaligon continue in Garth Nix's supernal exploration of the seven deadly sins. |
The Last Place on EarthDVD Review - Mar 25, 2006
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A burnt-out banker meets a shoot-from-the-hip caterer. Sparks, however, do not ensue in this meandering yawner from James Slocum. |
Bones: Buried DeepBook Review - Mar 25, 2006
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Brennan and Seeley are on the trail of a serial killer in Chicago, one who leaves whole skeletons for the FBI to find. |
Dreamer - Inspired By a True Story (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Mar 23, 2006
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With lots of heart, charm, and straightforward style, this film earns its way into the family winner's circle. |
Whisper of the HeartDVD Review - Mar 21, 2006
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Girl meets boy and learns to follow her dreams in this eye-popping animated film from Studio Ghibli. |
Nashville Star 4 - Episode 2: Viva la Revolution!A Dose of Reality - Mar 21, 2006
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The "Redneck Revolution" takes the stage tonight, as our remaining eight finalists break hearts and wreck trains. |
Chonda Pierce, "A Piece of my Mind"DVD Review - Mar 20, 2006
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Erma Bombeck and Paula Deen collide in the standup comedy of Christian comedian Chonda Pierce. |
A Boy Named Charlie BrownDVD Review - Mar 20, 2006
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Failure. F-A-I-L-U-R-E. Failure. That's what Charlie Brown feels like before he finds he has a hidden talent when he enters a school spelling bee. |
Infinite Crisis Secret Files & Origins 2006Comic Book Review - Mar 19, 2006
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Even if you've read every issue and every crossover, there are still plenty of questions about the events of the Infinite Crisis. Here, Marv Wolfman explains those origins concisely and dramatically. |
Everything is IlluminatedDVD Review - Mar 19, 2006
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An obsessive Jewish man treks to the Ukraine to track down a woman in an old picture of his grandfather. |
Nashville Star 4 - Episode 1: Fourth Verse, Same as the First!A Dose of Reality - Mar 15, 2006
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It's the fourth season of Nashville Star. But can they produce a country musician on the calibur of Carrie Underwood? |
Grace Griffith, "My Life"Music Review - Mar 13, 2006
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Griffith's message is one of determination that her troubles aren't going to stop her from enjoying life to the fullest. |
Snoopy, Come HomeDVD Review - Mar 12, 2006
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"You've got a used dog, Charlie Brown." |
Poison, "The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock"Music Review - Mar 10, 2006
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Remember the days when Bret Michaels gave you something to believe in? When you were looking for nothing but a good time? This reviewer does. |
The Year the Gypsies CameBook Review - Mar 9, 2006
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Set in 1960s South Africa, where apartheid still held sway, Emily lives with her 15-year-old perfect sister and her parents: an unsatisfied mother who's too busy with her appearances and her affair with her tennis instructor, and a father who's too wrapped up in his chocolate business to notice there's anything amiss. |
Five Weeks in a BalloonDVD Review - Mar 9, 2006
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Irwin Allen directs this light-hearted adaptation of the Jules Verne classic adventure. |
Dougie MacLean, "Inside the Thunder"Music Review - Mar 7, 2006
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Each song on this album is good, in and of itself. The problem is in the mix -- or, more specifically, the lack thereof. |
The Ballad of Sleeping BeautyBook Review - Mar 4, 2006
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Cole is a gunslinger with a haunted past, chased by ghosts and hunting a legend: a woman cursed to sleep forever for sins she didn't commit. |
Cult Following (CSI: Miami)Book Review - Mar 4, 2006
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If you're a fan of seeing the CSI teams do their thing, then you'll really enjoy digging into this novel with both hands, unearthing the plot, studying the story structure -- even doing voice analysis as you let the actors speak their lines in your head while you read. |
Charles in Charge - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Mar 4, 2006
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The new boy in the neighborhood now lives on your DVD player -- and he'll take good care of you like he's one of the family. |
Detective Comics #817Comic Book Review - Mar 3, 2006
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DC's "One Year Later" stories kick off with "Face the Face", a Batman story full of questions by James Robinson. |
Infinite Crisis #5Comic Book Review - Mar 3, 2006
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Featuring the return of the Earth 2 Wonder Woman -- and quite possibly the Silver Age Flash -- "Faith" isn't without it's plotting problems. |
JSA #83Comic Book Review - Mar 3, 2006
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It's one year after the Infinite Crisis, but you really can't tell it unless you're looking in this tale of DC's original super-team, "Who's Afraid of Ghosts?" by veteran Paul Levitz. |
Hawk Nelson, "Smile, It's The End of the World"Music Review - Mar 2, 2006
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Running the gamut from mosh-frenzy to lyrically introspective, Hawk Nelson's sophomore release is a fun and frenzy filled punk-pop entry onto the music scene. |
Star Trek: Fan Collective - BorgDVD Review - Mar 1, 2006
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The best of the Borg have been assimilated into this collective of Star Trek episodes as selected by the fans via online voting. |
Super Fly GuyBook Review - Mar 1, 2006
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Fly Guy and Buzz are back for an all new adventure. |
Walk the Line (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Mar 1, 2006
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When it was all said and done and the final credits rolled, I couldn't help but think: This film's up for an Oscar? |
C.O.P.S. - The Animated SeriesDVD Review - Feb 28, 2006
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Fighting crime in a future time, the Central Organization of Police Specialists fought Big Boss and his goons every weekday afternoon in the late eighties, reminding everyone to obey the law. |
Montmorency And The AssassinsBook Review - Feb 27, 2006
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Wherever Montmorency goes, his criminal alter-ego Scarper can never be far behind. But is the world ready for Scarper... and son? |
Do Not Open This Book!Book Review - Feb 26, 2006
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This book isn't finished! Opening it only disturbs the author, so stop turning the pages, okay? |
Lady and the Tramp (50th Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - Feb 25, 2006
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You know the story: Boy meets girl. Boy loses girl. Boy does something incredibly heroic to win girl's heart. Boy and girl stay together and raise a litter of puppies. |
Holly Hobbie & Friends - Surprise PartyDVD Review - Feb 25, 2006
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The great-granddaughter of the original American Greetings card girl is here for a whole new generation of young girls. |
The Night PiratesBook Review - Feb 25, 2006
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When a band of girl pirates steals the front of Tom's house, he tags along for the adventure. |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Widescreen Two-Disc Deluxe Edition)DVD Review - Feb 23, 2006
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The Harry Potter franchises passes from Christopher Columbus to Mike Newell, as the main characters pass from childhood into adolescence... and unspeakable dangers. |
The Pretender - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Feb 20, 2006
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There are pretenders among us... and if they're anything like the enigmatic Jarod, they're welcome to be here. |
Justice #4Comic Book Review - Feb 18, 2006
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This is not your father's Legion of Doom challenging the Super Friends. |
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Vol. 1DVD Review - Feb 18, 2006
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The brainchild of Irwin Allen, who brought us Lost in Space and The Time Tunnel, this black-and-white series is -- quite understandably -- dated in its technology and science fiction foresight; however, it still managed to pack in more entertainment than have other attempts at creating an interesting undersea adventure show. |
Teen Titans #32Comic Book Review - Feb 18, 2006
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For the first time since the series started, I find myself saying the inutterable: I was really disappointed in this issue of Teen Titans. |
New Alice in Wonderland #1Comic Book Review - Feb 18, 2006
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Lewis Carroll's dreamchild makes yet another leap into fiction, this time into the medium of manga. |
Star Trek: New Frontier: Missing in ActionBook Review - Feb 17, 2006
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Captain Mackenzie Calhoun and the U.S.S. Excalibur are shunted into another universe just as they're about to intervene in a civil war on New Thallon. |
The Andy Griffith Show - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Feb 13, 2006
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There are places in North Carolina that are still very much like Mayberry. But if you can't travel right now, you can take a virtual trip with this DVD set. |
Yours, Mine & Ours (Widescreen Edition) (2005)DVD Review - Feb 12, 2006
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When you compare this to the original Lucille Ball and Peter Fonda classic, "Yours, Mine & Ours" falls under the category "Someone Else's". |
Comedy Central Presents Southern Gents of ComedyDVD Review - Feb 12, 2006
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Featuring stuff you've heard before, and stuff you probably ain't, this comedy is blue collar, without the starch. |
EavesdropperDVD Review - Feb 11, 2006
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An experiment to restore a woman's hearing gives her the ability to hear people's thoughts. Cue the CIA spooks. |
The Miraculous Journey of Edward TulaneBook Review - Feb 10, 2006
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The reader's heart will be touched -- and bruised -- by the saga of a china rabbit who, after enduring the most soul-wrenching tragedies, manages at last to open his heart to the possibility of being loved and the apprciate just what that means. |
Elizabethtown (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Feb 8, 2006
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The word "plot" is meant to be spelled with a "t", not with a "d", something director Cameron Crowe misses in this overly-sentimental romance. |
Christine Davis: No Idol ProposalInterview - Feb 5, 2006
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Always a bridesmaid, never a bride? Don't bet on it, Simon Cowell, as this American Idol contestant tells all about behind the scenes -- and the much-discussed prom dress. |
AdverBowl XLThe Price to Pay - Feb 5, 2006
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There's a football game on tonight, but the real competition is between the marketing companies as they spend millions of their dollars to get you to spend a few of yours. |
Bambi IIDVD Review - Feb 3, 2006
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Most Disney straight-to-DVD sequels are nearly always inferior to the originals that spawned them. But the studio has succeeded in reproducing the style of the first film, in art, music, and spirit. |
The Flash - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Feb 1, 2006
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This effects-heavy series spotlighting DC Comics' Scarlet Speedster is collected in its entirety in this six-disc set. |
MirrorMaskDVD Review - Jan 29, 2006
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This collaborative brainchild of award winning fantasists Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean -- backed by the Jim Henson Company -- is a non-stop visual carnival of delights that begs rewatching almost immediately after the credits have finished rolling. |
Ruule: Kiss & TellBook Review - Jan 27, 2006
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The story of Samson meets "The Big Sleep" in this crime noir graphic novel from Beckett. |
Simpsons: Kiss and TellDVD Review - Jan 26, 2006
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This Valentine's Day, impress your girl with a six-pack of Duff's, some microwaved Krusty Burgers, and four of the most love-soaked Simpsons episodes ever to air. |
In Her Shoes (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Jan 24, 2006
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Based on Jennifer Weiner's novel, this movie explores sibling rivalry, learning disabilities, and family schisms with a character driven plot. |
The Listening, "The Listening"Music Review - Jan 22, 2006
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The Rock N Roll Worship Circus changes their name but not their tune with this unvaried mix of songs. |
WaterborneDVD Review - Jan 21, 2006
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Ben Rekhi eschews big-budget theatrics for Hitchcockian suspense in this taut drama of humanity during a terrorist attack on Los Angeles. |
Beth Ulrich: Moving In and Moving UpInterview - Jan 20, 2006
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Whether in B movies or mainstream independents, Beth Ulrich is a star who's shine is starting to be recognized. |
Derek Webb, "Mockingbird"Music Review - Jan 19, 2006
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Comfortable Christians will find themselves squirming uneasily under Webb's lyrical scrutiny as he continually puts that which is Christlike up against that which is called Christianity. |
Corpse Bride (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Jan 17, 2006
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Tim Burton once again taps that rich vein of light-hearted darkness that has made his "Nightmare Before Christmas" such an enduring cult favorite of stop-motion animation. |
Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Jan 16, 2006
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Guest stars pepper this sophomore season of Superman's adventures, as fans got more action and more romance from leads Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher. |
My Date With DrewDVD Review - Jan 11, 2006
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One man's quest to fulfill a lifetime dream turns into one of the most successful, fun, and heartwarming documentaries you've never seen. |
Final ApproachDVD Review - Jan 10, 2006
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Packaged as an action/drama, this made-for-kids adventure finds a hijacked 777 jetliner in the hands of a ten-year-old pilot. |
Dead Poets Society (Special Edition)DVD Review - Jan 8, 2006
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Question. Dream. Think for yourself. And, above all: Seize the day. |
The Book of DanielTelevision Review - Jan 6, 2006
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"Families can really test your faith" is the tagline for this show. But is faith really what The Book of Daniel is about? |
Apartment 12DVD Review - Jan 6, 2006
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When the girl next door moves in across the hall, a boy's life can become really confusing, really fast. |
Ulysses Moore: The Door to TimeBook Review - Jan 6, 2006
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This first book of a series has a breakneck paced setup, but ends far too soon into the adventure. |
Where's My Sock?Book Review - Jan 5, 2006
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Colorful footwear exists in abundance between these pages -- but can Pippin and Tog find the one sock they're hunting for? |
Crusade of VengeanceMovie Review - Jan 1, 2006
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This Zena-esque medieval tale finds Joanna Pacula wielding a sword against Rutger Haer in th name of motherhood, freedom, and bad acting. |
Alien Nation - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Jan 1, 2006
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More than just "cops and aliens", this television show was a biting and insightful look at human foibles, prejudices, and hatreds when it comes to minorities. |
Read and RiseBook Review - Dec 29, 2005
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Part of the National Urban League "Read and Rise" program, this book by the Pinkneys drives home the need to read. |
Their Eyes Were Watching GodDVD Review - Dec 23, 2005
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Zora Neale Hurston's moving novel comes to life in this Oprah Winfrey presents special. |
The Dukes of Hazzard (Unrated Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Dec 22, 2005
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This update of the good old boys never meaning no harm has more ups and downs than the Smokey Mountains. |
Leave It to Beaver - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Dec 21, 2005
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1957 will be forever immortalized for birthing one of the purest visions of childhood and family life imaginable. |
Everybody Loves Raymond - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Dec 20, 2005
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The comedy of Ray Romano hits a high point this season when the Barones go to Italy and Robert starts to discover girls again. |
Must Love Dogs - Widescreen EditionDVD Review - Dec 19, 2005
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Life after divorce is the subject in this understated romantic comedy starring Diane Lane and John Cusack. |
The Brothers GrimmDVD Review - Dec 19, 2005
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Two hoaxters who present themselves as professional paranormal investigators find themselves up against the real thing in this Terry Gilliam work. |
Roseanne - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Dec 17, 2005
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Roseanne bounces from job to job in this second season of the insanely successful sitcom. |
Matt Salzberg: Fame and "Fortunes"Interview - Dec 16, 2005
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Matt Salzberg, an up-and-coming producer, talks about "Fortunes" and what it takes to get over that first hump in Hollywood. |
Little House on the Prairie - The Complete Season 9DVD Review - Dec 15, 2005
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"A New Beginning" proved to be the ending of this long-running season, nearly bereft of star Michael Landon. |
Point Pleasant - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Dec 12, 2005
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Not without its pleasant points, this "Omen at the O.C." series deserved, at the very least, a full season's run. |
Disney Princess - A Christmas of EnchantmentDVD Review - Dec 11, 2005
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The Disney Princesses almost come together in this collection of Christmas musicals illustrated with culled clips and shorts from the past. |
Reba - Season 2DVD Review - Dec 11, 2005
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A single mom who works too hard, Reba Hart makes us all smile by making the best of a weird situation. |
Extreme Makeover - Home EditionDVD Review - Dec 11, 2005
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Extreme Makeover - Home Edition is a reality television show that has transcended its genre. It's no longer about being good television, it's about television being good -- doing good -- and changing people's lives. |
The Five PenniesDVD Review - Dec 10, 2005
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Danny Kaye plays big band era hero Loring "Red" Nichols in this sometimes bittersweet comedy classic about becoming a star on the road while raising a family. |
Fun With Dick and Jane (1977)DVD Review - Dec 9, 2005
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Keeping up with the Joneses didn't used to be a crime. |
Just in CaseBook Review - Dec 8, 2005
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Charlie has contingency plans for everything. But sometimes not being prepared is okay. |
Astro Boy Collection Box SetDVD Review - Dec 8, 2005
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Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... a boy robot?! |
FortunesMovie Review - Dec 7, 2005
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Three friends enter a palm-reader's storefront, and change their lives. "Fortunes" is a comedy in the school of Woody Allen's subtle dryness. |
Daniel Radcliffe: No Ordinary WizardBook Review - Dec 4, 2005
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A fannish biography that's more about Daniel as Harry Potter than as Daniel. |
Bewitched - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Dec 3, 2005
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With a twitch of her nose and a twinkle of her eye, Elizabeth Montgomery enchanted viewers across America. |
Batman - The Complete 1943 Movie Serial Collection (1943)DVD Review - Dec 1, 2005
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"Batman Begins" for real in this 1943 war serial classic served up from the vaults at Columbia. |
Fantastic Four (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Nov 29, 2005
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Exposure to a cosmic storm embues five people -- four of them basically good, one of them megalomaniacal -- with fantastic super powers. |
Levi Kreis, "One of the Ones"Music Review - Nov 28, 2005
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Bittersweet and poignant -- perhaps overly so -- this release is still enough to reveal the promise in Levi Kreis. |
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Nov 23, 2005
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Seeing Brad and Angelina together, at the same time, is probably more good looks than any movie is entitled to have. |
The Polar Express (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Nov 19, 2005
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This haunting and enchanting Yuletide "Wizard of Oz" is sure to be a perennial favorite for years to come. |
The HoneymoonersDVD Review - Nov 17, 2005
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Cedric the Entertainer and Mike Epps play two guys with half a brain between them -- and two big hearts. |
State Fair (60th Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - Nov 15, 2005
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It's dollars to doughnuts that Rodgers & Hammerstein fans will be saying "That's for me!" when they see this special edition. |
Oklahoma! (50th Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - Nov 14, 2005
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Fans of Rodgers and Hammerstein will find they "cain't say 'no'" to this 50th anniversary release. |
The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #1Comic Book Review - Nov 13, 2005
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A between-the-scenes parallel story to Frank Beddor's novel, The Looking Glass Wars, Hatter M lacks the full ability to stand on its own merits. |
The Oprah Winfrey Show - 20th Anniversary DVD CollectionDVD Review - Nov 13, 2005
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"O" my goodness! Has it really been 20 whole years? |
The Sound of Music (40th Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - Nov 11, 2005
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Crisp in sound and rich in color, home theater systems across the country will be alive with "The Sound of Music." |
The Forgetting - A Portrait of Alzheimer'sDVD Review - Nov 9, 2005
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If you have had someone in your family or circle of friends become afflicted with Alzheimer's, this DVD is a sine qua non for developing a foundation of understanding. |
The War of the Worlds (Special Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Nov 8, 2005
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Spielberg may be able to afford better smoke and mirrors, but no one has yet matched this version for suspense. |
The Perfect ManDVD Review - Nov 6, 2005
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Hilary Duff looks for "The Perfect Man" for her single mom; what isn't found here is "The Perfect Movie". |
Office Space - Special Edition with Flair (Widescreen Edition)DVD Review - Nov 1, 2005
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Guard your stapler! The put-upon workers have their revenge in this hilarious comedy from Mike Judge. |
Pretty EvilBook Review - Oct 31, 2005
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Ethnic fiction is a tricky business, but freshman author Lexi Davis dives straight in with this horror / comedy / romance novel. |
Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi: The Spiderwick ChroniclersInterview - Oct 30, 2005
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Through five volumes, Ms. Black and Mr. DiTerlizzi have chronicled the perilous adventures of the Grace children, and their encounters with fairy creatures. |
Hard HitBook Review - Oct 27, 2005
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A look, through poetry, at how a teenage boy copes with his father's diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. |
American Gothic - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Oct 27, 2005
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"Someone's at the door..." |
The Munsters - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Oct 26, 2005
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Just in time for Halloween comes this second season of America's favorite family of frightful fun. |
Dirty LiarBook Review - Oct 25, 2005
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Brian James's tale is replete with profanity and features the occassional bit of drug usage. However, the book would not -- could not -- have been anywhere near as honest without it. |
Bionicle 3 - Web of ShadowsDVD Review - Oct 22, 2005
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Although the names and places may be confusing at first, this story of united warriors on a rescue mission is not difficult to grasp. |
Herbie - Fully LoadedDVD Review - Oct 22, 2005
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The Bug is Back, and he's all tricked out with a whole new set of amazing stunts. |
Tripping the Rift - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Oct 22, 2005
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SciFi's raunchy and raucous CGI 'toon gets released on DVD. Lock up the liquor cabinet, and beware of Dark Clowns. |
Behind the Screen: Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film and CultureBook Review - Oct 21, 2005
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While people professing to be Christians work outside of Hollywood for cleaner films, Christians inside of Hollywood work for better ones. |
Titanic - Special Collector's EditionDVD Review - Oct 20, 2005
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With more special features than one can count, this is one handsome set truly deserving of the name, "Titanic." |
Dora the Explorer - Dance to the RescueDVD Review - Oct 19, 2005
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It's a double-length adventure for Dora, Boots, Map and Backpack as they race to rescue Swiper from a magical elf's bottle. |
Batman Begins (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition)DVD Review - Oct 17, 2005
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After a short run of splats, Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer made Batman hit, and hit hard. |
The Will of the EmpressBook Review - Oct 16, 2005
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The mages are reunited -- but can they rebuild the bonds they had in their youth before the Empress of Namorn ensnares them all? |
Various Artists, "Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia"Music Review - Oct 15, 2005
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Featuring a veritable who's who of today's Christian artists, this collection of songs ranges from introspective melodies to power ballads, from pop to rock, all with one central theme in mind: Narnia. |
InkspellBook Review - Oct 15, 2005
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Cornelia Funke returns to carry her readers -- and her characters -- into the world of the Inkheart story. |
Villains United #6Comic Book Review - Oct 13, 2005
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"At the End of All Things" -- Infinite Crisis is here! |
Infinite Crisis #1Comic Book Review - Oct 12, 2005
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About the only thing related to the original Crisis on Infinite Earths that doesn't happen in this issue is the resurrection of Barry Allen. |
ConfessionDVD Review - Oct 10, 2005
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With an ending that's both oddly edited as well as anticlimactic, Confession nevertheless stands above other religious-themed films for presenting characters of faith who remain true to that faith, and who are vindicated rather than vilified. |
Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Oct 4, 2005
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Superman fans cannot miss adding this historic chapter of the Man of Steel to their collection. |
HeidiDVD Review - Oct 4, 2005
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Shirley Temple brings to life Johanna Spyri's spirited protagonist in this enduring family classic. |
The HuntedBook Review - Oct 3, 2005
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Deer season opens with a bang when the hunters suddenly find themselves prey to a serial killer. |
MercyMe, "The Christmas Sessions"Music Review - Oct 3, 2005
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These are the classic Christmas songs you grew up with -- but you've never heard them like this before. |
Austin City Limits Festival:Live 2004DVD Review - Oct 2, 2005
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I thought Austin City Limits was all about the twang of the steel guitar. I couldn't have been more wrong. |
Cinderella (Disney Special Platinum Edition)DVD Review - Oct 2, 2005
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The glass-slipper princess gets the royal DVD treatment, in this Walt Disney product that's bursting at the seams with special features. |
Make Love! The Bruce Campbell WayBook Review - Oct 2, 2005
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You've read the book... now hear the movie! |
Little Miss BroadwayDVD Review - Oct 1, 2005
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The hotel will close and the actor residents will be out on the street unless Shirley can enlist George Murphy's help to keep it open. |
Curly TopDVD Review - Oct 1, 2005
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Oh my goodness! This tale of a little orphaned showbiz girl is one of the staples of Shirley Temple's career. |
Raven Hill Mysteries 1-2Book Review - Sep 30, 2005
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The Three Investigators and The Hardy Boys are in good company these days |
Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around YouBook Review - Sep 29, 2005
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Stunning in scope and presentation, the Field Guide is a sine qua non for faerie stalkers. |
SCTV Volume 4DVD Review - Sep 29, 2005
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Overall, this was the season of forgettableness, with only short spikes of interesting comedy. |
Undercover Girl #1: SecretsBook Review - Sep 28, 2005
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The heroine of Christine Harris's Undercover Girl series greets the reader as a sort of adolescent blending of The Pretender and Alias. |
Drawn Together - Season OneDVD Review - Sep 27, 2005
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This animated send-up of reality shows has promise, but misses the mark by hammering too hard on the crude. |
Unleashed (Unrated)DVD Review - Sep 26, 2005
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Nature vs. nurture is put to the test in this Jet Li dramatic martial arts psychodrama. |
The Evil Dead 2 (Book of the Dead Limited Edition)DVD Review - Sep 25, 2005
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If the Three Stooges could have made a gorefest, it would have been something very similar to Sam Raimi's Evil Dead movies. |
Big Brother 6: September 20, 2005A Dose of Reality - Sep 20, 2005
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FINALE! It's Maggie versus Ivette, and now we get to hear how the jury really feels about them both. |
The Moonlight ManBook Review - Sep 20, 2005
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When Jenny and Allie move in, they discover their new neighborhood has an old history, one which is about to have grave consequences for her neighbors. |
PrettiesBook Review - Sep 19, 2005
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Tally Youngblood returns in this frenetically-paced adventure set in Scott Westerfeld's sinister Utopia. |
Little Einsteins - Our Big Huge AdventureDVD Review - Sep 18, 2005
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Beethoven and Van Gogh figure into this adventure to help a caterpiller become a butterfly and migrate to his family party. |
Big Brother 6: September 16, 2005A Dose of Reality - Sep 17, 2005
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When last we saw our intrepid contestants, they were beginning the first of a three-part Head of Household competition -- an endurance challenge in which they had to hold onto their dangling key whilst sidestepping balanced on a rotating safe dial right out of a 1966 Batman comic book. |
Big Brother 6: September 13, 2005A Dose of Reality - Sep 13, 2005
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With Janelle secured as Head of Household, the friendship has no choice but to turn on itself. But are all of the friendship really friends? |
A Lot Like LoveDVD Review - Sep 11, 2005
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In the end, this soporific love story is a lot like Ambien. |
Big Brother 6: September 8, 2005A Dose of Reality - Sep 8, 2005
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Each team has a member on the block. Each team has a member in the voting pool. It's going to be up to Ivette to break the tie. |
House, M.D. - Season OneDVD Review - Sep 8, 2005
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Scruffy, acerbic, sarcastic, and seemingly misanthropic, Dr. Gregory House is just what the doctor ordered to resuscitate the medical drama television genre. |
Big Brother 6: September 6, 2005A Dose of Reality - Sep 8, 2005
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With Beau gone, April and "the Friendship" are looking for revenge. But will Ivette wake up and smell the coffee in time to save Howie and Janelle? |
Jinx on the DivideBook Review - Sep 5, 2005
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Felix, Betony, and the ever nimble Nimby, the flying carpet, are back in an all new adventure. |
Mediaeval Baebes, "Mirabilis"Music Review - Sep 3, 2005
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The Mediaeval Baebes defy convention and genre, producing tunes both fresh and anachronistic. |
SaharaDVD Review - Sep 3, 2005
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Clive Cussler's novel gets a big screen adaptation in this Matthew McConaughey action vehicle. |
Beyond The Valley Of Thorns (Land of Elyon, Book 2)Book Review - Aug 31, 2005
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Alexa and her friends Yipes and Murphy are back in the second part of the Land of Elyon trilogy, joined by new comrades. |
Clueless - "Whatever!" EditionDVD Review - Aug 30, 2005
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So, like, is it, you know, the director's cut or something? As if! |
If Dogs Were DinosaursBook Review - Aug 30, 2005
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What starts out as imaginative fancy sneakily turns into a math lesson before the reader even knows it's happened. |
Geoff Johns: Engineer of Destruction -- On Crisis, Continuity, and Consistency of CharacterInterview - Aug 29, 2005
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Plans for the future of DC have been kept Top Secret. But that didn't stop us from trying to learn as much in advance as the law allowed. |
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?Book Review - Aug 29, 2005
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Jane Yolen and Mark Teague cleverly address the matter of table manners with this latest in their series of "Dinosaurs Behaving Badly." |
SuperheroBook Review - Aug 28, 2005
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When parks and playgrounds mysteriously disappear from the city, superhero Maleek and his robot companion go to investigate. |
Hi! Fly GuyBook Review - Aug 27, 2005
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When a hungry fly meets up with a boy hunting for a pet, they develop a special bond. |
Raising AtlantisBook Review - Aug 26, 2005
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Greanias does for archaeology what The DaVinci Code did for art. But if you're expecting the usual science vs. religion, one-winner struggle, you may be surprised. |
Queen BeeBook Review - Aug 25, 2005
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Manga shoujo blended with the feel of Sabrina the Teen-Age Witch makes Queen Bee a standout graphic novel for young girls. |
Penelope in the WinterBook Review - Aug 24, 2005
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Little readers interact with Penelope through pull-tab action as the young koala prepares to have fun in the snow. |
The Fall of FergalBook Review - Aug 23, 2005
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Following in the squishy footprints of Dahl, Addams, and Gorey, Philip Ardagh is walking boldly where those with a more refined sense of propriety fear to tread. |
Hellblazer #211Comic Book Review - Aug 21, 2005
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Rosacarnis is taking the throne. Nergal is taking a new body. And John is playing both sides to save his sister's soul. |
JSA Classified #2Comic Book Review - Aug 21, 2005
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Is she the great-great-grand-daughter of Arion? Is she the last female survivor of Krypton? Or is she something else entirely? |
21 Jump Street - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Aug 21, 2005
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Richard Grieco joins the cast in the third season of Stephen J. Cannell's cop drama about an undercover unit that infiltrates high schools. |
I Love Lucy - The Complete Fifth SeasonDVD Review - Aug 21, 2005
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Foreign relations with the United States may never be the same again once Lucy and the gang go to Europe! |
I Love Lucy - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Aug 21, 2005
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After a screen test, Ricky gets offered the role of Don Juan. So it's off to the sunny west coast and Hollywood, home of the stars, with Lucy and the Mertzes in tow. |
I Love Lucy - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 21, 2005
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In the fall of 1951, an unlikely (at least for the times) couple graced the black and white tubes in households across America. Within weeks, Lucy and Ricky Ricardo were the couple everybody knew and loved. |
CeCe Winans, "Purified"Music Review - Aug 19, 2005
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Purified is the latest in a long string of inspirational R&B;/Worship style albums from a woman after God's own heart. |
MomentumDVD Review - Aug 14, 2005
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Lacking in drama, Momentum is a film that, ultimately, never gathers any. |
Sin CityDVD Review - Aug 14, 2005
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Turn down the right back alley in Sin City, and you can find anything. Turn on this DVD, and you'll find a truly killer piece of visual stimulation. |
CypherDVD Review - Aug 13, 2005
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Flying in under the radar, Cypher is surprisingly good and should be welcomed by fans of Brazil and The Matrix. |
The Greatest American Hero - Season ThreeDVD Review - Aug 13, 2005
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For three years, he was walking on air. And this season, the challenges get even more bizarre. |
Roseanne - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 13, 2005
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In 1987, Americans were invited to 714 Delaware Street, Lanford, Illinois. It's the home of a typical middle-class family, struggling with two jobs, three kids, and one day at a time. |
The Looking Glass WarsBook Review - Aug 12, 2005
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Like Candyland laced with strychnine, this dark and bloody vision of Wonderland and Princess Alyss Heart is a thrilling impossibility to believe. |
Heretic: The Templar ChroniclesBook Review - Aug 9, 2005
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Hellblazer meets Delta Force by way of George Romero in this guns-and-gore drama from Joseph Nassise. |
Profit - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Aug 7, 2005
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This inimitable series, which made Wall Street look like Sesame Street, stars Adrian Pasdar as a sociopath in a suit. Bad never felt so good. |
The Muppet Show - Season OneDVD Review - Aug 7, 2005
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It's the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational show TV ever produced, and now it's on DVD. |
The Muppets' Wizard of OzDVD Review - Aug 7, 2005
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Replete with non-sequiturs and over-kids'-head jokes, The Muppets' Wizard of Oz never really lives up to its potential or to the legacy of its Henson-produced predecessors. |
Hawkman #43Comic Book Review - Aug 7, 2005
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The secret origin of Golden Eagle comes to the fore after Carter Hall's funeral. |
Captain America #8Comic Book Review - Aug 7, 2005
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An old KGB operative by the name of "The Winter Solder" is causing a stir in Cap's world. But do we know this man by another name? |
Action Comics #830Comic Book Review - Aug 7, 2005
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Villains United spills over into Action when Dr. Psycho goes to Metropolis. |
Highlander: The RavenDVD Review - Aug 4, 2005
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The 22 episodes of this Highlander spinoff series are collected by Anchor Bay, with more bonus features than you can swing a sword at. |
Bart Millard, "Hymned No. 1"Music Review - Aug 2, 2005
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These songs of comfort simultaneously remind us of when we were growing up, and that, spiritually, we're still growing. |
Daniel Rodriguez, "In the Presence"Music Review - Aug 1, 2005
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If you're a fan of classical music, or classical hymns, you will take great enjoyment partaking in this latest offering from the Great American Tenor. |
Sliders - The Third SeasonDVD Review - Jul 31, 2005
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Sliders had the perfect "What if?" scenario for a writer to play with, allowing for any kind of world to be created, any kind of situation for a cast of characters to face. |
Man of the HouseDVD Review - Jul 31, 2005
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What man wouldn't be thrilled to live with a group of college cheerleaders? Texas Ranger Roland Sharp, that's who. |
Saturday Morning with Sid & Marty KrofftDVD Review - Jul 30, 2005
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Seven pilot episodes of classic Krofft favorites is the most pleasant way to spend a Saturday morning since 1974. |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceBook Review - Jul 30, 2005
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The penultimate chapter to the saga of Harry Potter has now been in the hands of just about everyone, everywhere, read and probably even re-read, with repercussions that have fans absolutely floored. |
Detective Comics #809Comic Book Review - Jul 30, 2005
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While Robins continue to turn up dead in Gotham Knights, there's a real dead Robin that Batman still has to answer for: Stephanie Brown. |
3rd Rock From the Sun - Season 1DVD Review - Jul 29, 2005
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You can never get enough Dick. Or Sally, Harry or Tommy, for that matter. Now Anchor Bay has captured these inquisitive aliens in this hilarious boxed set. |
Cleopatra 2525 - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Jul 24, 2005
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When a cryogenically frozen stripper from 2001 awakens five centuries later, the result is a futuristic Charlie's Angels shoot 'em up that doesn't take itself too seriously. |
Fantastic Four #529Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2005
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The cosmic rays are returning, and Reed believes he's deciphered what they are -- and why they gave the team their powers. |
JLA Cyberforce #1Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2005
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When a virus-maddened Ripclaw starts creating cyber-zombies, it's up to both teams to come to terms with each other and stop the madness. |
Batman: Dark Detective #6Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2005
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Batman enters the Joker's lair to rescue Silver St. Cloud. Now if only someone would have rescued this series. |
The Nanny - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jul 24, 2005
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Conservative tradition meets Queens logic and turns the concept of The Sound of Music squarely on its ear when Fran lucks into a position as The Nanny. |
Jim Aparo (1932 - 2005)Obituary - Jul 21, 2005
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The Batsignal burns a little dimmer this week as we say farewell to one of the grand old men of comics. |
The Brady Bunch - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Jul 21, 2005
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Jan goes through no less than three identity crises in this second season of the perennial family favorite. |
USMA Cadet Glee Club at West Point, "Stand Ye Steady"Music Review - Jul 19, 2005
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These rousing patriotic anthems and hymns of affirmation speak directly to the spirit. |
Blackpool #1Comic Book Review - Jul 18, 2005
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Medium by way of H.P. Lovecraft best describes the story of Annabelle MacAleister, a college student who dreams murders. |
Star Trek: Tales from the Captain's TableBook Review - Jul 18, 2005
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Somewhere between Brigadoon and Callahan's, there is a very special kind of bar... |
Marvel Knights Four #20Comic Book Review - Jul 17, 2005
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Parental authority, sovereign governments, and human rights. That's a pretty heavy mix of social relevance to toss into a funnybook. |
Birds of Prey #84Comic Book Review - Jul 16, 2005
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The Singapore Sting has gone south, just when Babs gets more bad news about her condition. |
Robin #140Comic Book Review - Jul 16, 2005
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Robin the Boy Wonder has been working with an Urban Myth -- and it ain't Batman. |
The Mary Tyler Moore Show - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Jul 16, 2005
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The synergy of this outstanding ensemble cast still stands as a testament to how a group sitcom should be produced and performed. |
Zoom SuitDVD Review - Jul 16, 2005
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This San Diego comic convention giveaway is a unique form of advertising for a comic book, but not quite animated enough to stand as an animated feature. |
Defenders #1Comic Book Review - Jul 16, 2005
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Giffen, DeMatteis and Maguire are back, and bringing their unique blend of hilarity to Marvel's classic team. |
The Fairytale CakeBook Review - Jul 11, 2005
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Characters from your favorite fairy tales star in this early readers story about a birthday cake. |
Trick-or-Treat, Smell My FeetBook Review - Jul 11, 2005
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Two twin witches plan to ruin Halloween for the neighborhood children with a dirty sock potion. |
When an Elephant Comes to SchoolBook Review - Jul 11, 2005
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What do you do on a little elephant's first day of school? |
Action Comics #829Comic Book Review - Jul 10, 2005
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Part 2 of "Sacrifice" finds Superman with blood on his hands. Is it Darkseid's, or has the OMAC Project forced the Man of Steel into murder? |
Gravity #2Comic Book Review - Jul 10, 2005
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McKeever and Norton continue to deliver an entertaining and engaging tale of being the new super-kid in a big city where superheroic battles are as common as traffic reports. |
May Bird and the Ever After: Book 1Book Review - Jul 10, 2005
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The girls from Narnia, Oz, Wonderland and the world of the fourteenth door discuss whether May Bird is eligible to join their literary fantasy girls' club. |
Peter Raven Under FireBook Review - Jul 7, 2005
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Peter Raven Under Fire deserves a place on the shelf next to Mutiny on the HMS Bounty, Moby Dick, and Kidnapped. It's that good, that deserving of an adult readership, and that comparable to nautical classics. |
Fantastic Four - The Complete Animated SeriesDVD Review - Jul 6, 2005
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The entire 1994-95 season is here, just in time for the Fantastic Family of Marvel Comics to make their big-screen live-action debut! |
Vintage Mickey (1928)DVD Review - Jul 6, 2005
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Turn out the lights and get ready for some filmatic fun with these restored versions of the very earliest appearances of Mickey and the gang. |
Batman: Dark Detective #5Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005
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Overly drawn-out, undercharacterized, unbelievable and ultimately forgettable, Batman: Dark Detective has turned out to be a disappointing reunion of talent. It's like the comic book equivalent of "Hit Me Baby One More Time." |
Gotham Central #33Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005
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When the body of a teenaged boy is found dead in an alley, Gotham's Finest have to ask themselves: What if this kid really is Robin behind that mask? |
Daredevil vs. Punisher #1Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005
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Punisher is in town to off bad guys. Daredevil tries to stop him. For this, Marvel required a miniseries? |
RevelationsDVD Review - Jul 3, 2005
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Omnium Finis Imminet, perhaps, but the DVD set is here now. |
Fantastic Four: House of M #1Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005
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Another Marvel alterverse has Magneto ruling the world, and humans are a genetic minority. What role does Doom and his Fearsome Four play in changing this course of events? |
Incredible Hulk #83Comic Book Review - Jul 3, 2005
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In the alternate universe of the House of M, the Hulk may be the last, best hope for mankind. Mankind's in trouble. |
Young Avengers #5Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2005
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Kang has defeated the Avengers. What chance do the Young Avengers have? |
Fantastic Four #528Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2005
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The Fantastic Four may have just encountered their most formidable enemy to date: New York City's Child Welfare Division! |
Batman Allies Secret Files and Origins 2005Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2005
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Three different looks into the post-"Gang War" Gotham City and the changed relationships that exist. |
Diary of a Mad Black WomanDVD Review - Jun 26, 2005
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Insofar as Diary of a Mad Black Woman is billed as a comedy, I'll have to disagree. While Perry's onscreen antics as Madea or Joe do indeed provide some comedic moments, often crude, the bulk of this film is darkly dramatic. |
BewitchedMovie Review - Jun 25, 2005
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The sparks are few and far between in this less-than-enchanting Will Ferrell and Nicole Kidman vehicle. |
Bewitched - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Jun 25, 2005
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The classic television series that's enchanted television viewers for decades makes its magical debut on DVD. |
Tabitha - The Entire SeriesDVD Review - Jun 24, 2005
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Samantha and Darrin's little girl is all grown up and living in L.A. in this cute yet weaker version of the classic Bewitched series. |
Cadet KellyDVD Review - Jun 22, 2005
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Private Benjamin gets a G-rated teen remake when Hillary Duff finds herself moved from her comfortable high school environs and dropped in a military academy. |
Golden & GreyBook Review - Jun 22, 2005
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Grey Arthur is a ghost in need of a purpose. Tom Golden is a boy in need of a friend. |
HitchDVD Review - Jun 20, 2005
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Alex Hitchen's can get any man started on the right path to a solid relationship. Any man, save for himself. |
Home Improvement - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Jun 20, 2005
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The sophomore season of Tim Allen's standout ABC comedy series is now collected in this three disk volume. |
Todd Agnew, "Reflection of Something"Music Review - Jun 20, 2005
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Contemporary Christian artist Todd Agnew couches blistering lyrics beneath a torrent of Memphis blues guitar in his sophomore release. |
Batman BeginsMovie Review - Jun 18, 2005
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Christopher Nolan delivers "The Passion of Bruce Wayne", successfully resurrecting the Batman franchise in this action thriller. |
Cursed (Unrated Version)DVD Review - Jun 18, 2005
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Wes Craven attacks the werewolf genre in this gorefest that revels in not taking itself too seriously. |
"Are You There Alone?": The Unspeakable Crime of Andrea YatesBook Review - Jun 16, 2005
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She drowned her five children, and shocked a nation. Suzanne O'Malley provides an intensively researched and compelling work that gives the reader a new understanding of Andrea Yates's psychosis, its roots, and what could have been done to save her. |
Quincy, M.E. - Seasons 1 & 2DVD Review - Jun 13, 2005
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Before Horatio Caine or Gil Grissom were performing crime scene forensics, Dr. Quincy was already pioneering the field. |
Ex Machina #12Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2005
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Mayor Hundred gets called for jury duty, while a new superhero is making waves in town. |
Marvel Knights Four #19Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2005
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Two young runaways from Attilan seek refuge with Sue Storm. But when one of them is Gorgon's daughter, and he comes to take her home, is the Invisible Woman enough to hold back an Inhuman's parental fury? |
Hawkman #41Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2005
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As if Fadeaway Man and Lionmane weren't bad enough, an army of Thanagarian Manhawks make the scene -- and things end badly. |
GLA #3Comic Book Review - Jun 11, 2005
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Will it be Flatman? Squirrel Girl? Big Bertha? Who's going to bite the dust in this issue? |
Birds of Prey #83Comic Book Review - Jun 11, 2005
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The OMAC Project makes a cameo in this issue which finds Oracle and Huntress attacking Gotham drug lords from opposite ends. |
Elvis By The PresleysDVD Review - Jun 11, 2005
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Quite possibly the most complete, most accurate, and most intimate biography piece done on the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis By The Presleys is a must-have for any Elvis afficionado. |
JLA Classified #8Comic Book Review - Jun 11, 2005
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The Super Buddies return from Hell, only to find themselves on alternate Earth XXX. |
The Dukes of Hazzard - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Jun 10, 2005
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With the rev of an engine and a horn-blast of Dixie, the whole country was introduced to a whole new kind of southern comfort. |
The Martian WarBook Review - Jun 8, 2005
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With the impending release of Steven Spielberg's re-envisioning of War of the Worlds, Gesta could not have bette timed the release of this cornucopia of Wellsian characters and adventures. |
Home Movies - Season TwoDVD Review - Jun 7, 2005
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Brendon Small makes short films in his basement. Not bad for an 8-year-old and his two friends in this [adult swim] animated offering. |
Masters of Horror: The Screwfly SolutionDVD Review - Jun 7, 2005
The Earth's a garden.
We're the pest.
Someone finally called in the exterminator. |
Gravity #1Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2005
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Marvel's newest superhero offering earns the "Highest Recommendation of the Week." |
Action Comics #828Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2005
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Doctor Polaris's split personality puts a gender-bender on Superman. |
Fantastic FourPrimer - Jun 3, 2005
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They're the First Family of comics, and it's high time they got a treatment on the big screen. |
Seven Soldiers: Zatanna #2Comic Book Review - May 30, 2005
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Zatanna and Misty seek a defense against the shapeless one, using the magical items stocked by Cassandra Craft. |
Incredible Hulk #82Comic Book Review - May 30, 2005
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Bruce Banner meets the love of his lives, just in tiime for her to die and for Hulk to seek revenge. |
Last Hero Standing #1Comic Book Review - May 30, 2005
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Contest of Champions this ain't. |
Moonlighting - Seasons 1 & 2DVD Review - May 29, 2005
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Walk by night, fly by day--it doesn't matter what you do, you're going to love the collected episodes of this original romantic-comedy. |
Justice League of America: Superman: Never Ending BattleBook Review - May 26, 2005
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When a bizarre killer storm threatens Alaska, the Justice League is there to help. But when the world's weather patterns become a terrorist weapon, are the Justice League powerful enough to help? |
Thurl Ravenscroft: THURL'S GRRRRRRR-EAT! A Conversation With Thurl RavenscroftInterview - May 24, 2005
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It's been less than 30 minutes since I heard the heart-rending news that Thurl Ravenscroft had just passed away at the age of 91. Many people are unfamiliar with Mr. Ravenscroft and his work. Those who have a passing acquaintance may know of some of his more famous voice acting roles. |
Amazing Spider-Man #520Comic Book Review - May 23, 2005
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Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends take on a Hydra-created quadruplet of Avengers doppelgangers. |
Hellblazer #208Comic Book Review - May 22, 2005
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John and Nergal go soul searching in Hell... and run into John Constantine?!? |
Fantastic Four #527Comic Book Review - May 21, 2005
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Reed's had to sign over all the Fantastic Four's assets to the government. But there's a new development in the finances of the Thing. |
OMAC Project, The #2Comic Book Review - May 20, 2005
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Batman informs the Justice League that one of his plans has once again gone astray. |
Outsiders #24Comic Book Review - May 20, 2005
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Indigo is a plant--she's actually Brainiac 8. Are the Teen Titans and the Outsiders both down for the count? |
Fat Actress Season OneDVD Review - May 20, 2005
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Kirstie Alley, star of "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet" has developed a bit of a weight problem. But rather than wallow in misery (or worse, attempt drastic and dangerously unhealthy weight reduction methods) Kirstie takes the sow's ear fate has has dealt and turns it into, if not a silk purse, then at least a nice sow's purse. |
Revelations - 01.06: FinaleTelevision Recap - May 19, 2005
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It's the end of the series as we know it, and I feel fine. |
Revelations - 01.05Television Recap - May 16, 2005
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Richard and Josepha solve one mystery, only to unearth another puzzle. And with Haden's prison riot and breakout, time is running out. |
Marvel Knights Spider-Man #14Comic Book Review - May 16, 2005
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Spider-Man encounters the Absorbing Man, who's picked up a mysterious ally. But Spider-Man's not without mysterious allies of his own. |
JLA Classified #7Comic Book Review - May 15, 2005
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The Super Buddies have a reunion in Hell. You're not going to believe the end of this one! |
Young Avengers #4Comic Book Review - May 15, 2005
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Kang the Conqueror has come for... Kang the Conqueror? It's Young Avengers vs. Old Avengers, with the past and present at stake. |
Assault on Precinct 13DVD Review - May 14, 2005
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This New Year's Eve, the cops of Precinct 13 make one resolution: to stay alive until dawn! |
Superman #217Comic Book Review - May 14, 2005
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Superman's new Fortress of Solitude isn't all it's cracked up to be. Plus, the OMAC Project tips its hand. |
Spiderwick Chronicles Notebook for Fantastical ObservationsBook Review - May 13, 2005
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Do you wish to follow in the footsteps of the brave and daring Grace siblings? Then, future faerie explorer, you shall need a specialized journal, like this one. |
The Fire WithinBook Review - May 12, 2005
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David just wants to rent a quiet room and study. He doesn't plan on an adventure to save an injured squirrel. And he certainly didn't take into account the dragons... |
Quantum Leap Season 3DVD Review - May 7, 2005
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Theorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator... and vanished. Follow him on his third season of excellent adventures with this cool release from Universal. |
Uglies by Scott WesterfeldBook Review - May 6, 2005
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In Tally's world, everyone gets the operation that makes them pretty when they're sixteen. What could possibly be wrong with that? |
Revelations - 01.04Television Recap - May 5, 2005
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Horror comes to Revelations in a big way as the climactic episodes loom. |
Spider-Man Unlimited #9Comic Book Review - May 1, 2005
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Spidey gets super-sticky after a battle with Electro has unexpected consequences. |
Power Pack #2Comic Book Review - May 1, 2005
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Alex ditches babysitting duties for a date with his dream girl. But you can't leave Jack unsupervised with an experimental interdimensional gateway. |
Blood of the Demon #3Comic Book Review - May 1, 2005
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Etrigan vs. Batman. Nuff said. |
Villains United #1Comic Book Review - Apr 30, 2005
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What happens when villains start looking out for each other and get smart? Gail Simone holds the answers. |
GLA #2Comic Book Review - Apr 30, 2005
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The Great Lakes Avengers are suffering a loss of roster. It's time to go recruiting! |
Batman: Dark Detective #1Comic Book Review - Apr 30, 2005
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A classic creative team returns to the Dark Knight. |
The Curse of CainBook Review - Apr 28, 2005
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In the last desperate days of the Civil War, an assassination plot against Abraham Lincoln is concocted, and Confederate officer Jack Tanner is assigned to thwart it. |
Revelations - 01.03Television Recap - Apr 28, 2005
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Dr. Massey and Sister Jo continue globetrotting after the Miracle Child; meanwhile, Isaiah Haden's minions make another move against Massey's family. |
Nashville Star 3 - Episode 9: Finale!A Dose of Reality - Apr 27, 2005
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Nine weeks later, we have a new Nashville Star! Here's how it all went down... |
Adventures of Superman #639Comic Book Review - Apr 25, 2005
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Eclipso needs a body to possess to better exact his evil desires. And what better body than Superman's? |
Legend #3Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2005
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Howard Chaykin adapts Philip Wylie's "Gladiator" with an updated version. |
Meet the FockersDVD Review - Apr 22, 2005
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Get Fockerized by this worthy sequel to the hit comedy "Meet the Parents." |
Revelations - 01.02Television Recap - Apr 21, 2005
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Dr. Massey and Sister Jo are off to Greece to search for the miracle child who may be Christ. And Isaiah Haden begins to make his message known to other prisoners. |
Nashville Star 3 - Episode 8: Last Chance, Last DanceA Dose of Reality - Apr 20, 2005
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All four finalists get to sing tonight before we learn who received the least amount of votes last week. |
Breaking the Time Barrier: The Race to Build the First Time MachineBook Review - Apr 18, 2005
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Randles is not so bold as to declare that time machines exist. But she does present some rather convincing evidence that they could exist, and maybe even soon. |
Hercules #1Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2005
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The son of Zeus goes on a drunken rant while starring in his own reality show. |
Seven Soldiers: Klarion the Witch Boy #1Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2005
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The mystery deepens as Grant Morrison introduces Klarion and his fellow citizens of the underground city of Limbo Town. Croatoan Abides! |
JLA Classified #6Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2005
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Beetle, Booster, and the rest of the Super Buddies are in Hell. Fortunately, Guy Gardner is coming to save them. Oh boy... |
Amazing Spider-Man #519Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2005
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Spider-Man is "Moving Up" to Avengers Tower--and the Parkers are all coming with him. |
The A-Team - Season TwoDVD Review - Apr 17, 2005
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There's something about being an innocent-yet-hunted fugitive that turns men's heart toward deeds of altruism. Case in point: The A-Team. |
Revelations - 01.01Television Recap - Apr 14, 2005
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Bill Pullman and Natascha McElhone butt heads in this science vs. religion battle, with the potential end of everything as the stage. |
Nashville Star 3 - Episode 7: Juke Joint Jumpin' In My Town Wearing Black VelvetA Dose of Reality - Apr 13, 2005
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The final contestants crank their performances into high gear as we're left with a Final Four. |
Pirate GirlBook Review - Apr 12, 2005
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Captain Firebeard and his pirates kidnap Molly from her tiny sailboat. But they don't know her secret. |
Magnum, P.I. - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Apr 11, 2005
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Tom Selleck plays Thomas Magnum, the affable tough guy who headlined this detective show that never took itself too seriously. |
Knight Rider - Season TwoDVD Review - Apr 11, 2005
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Before On*Star and audio dashboard warnings, K.I.T.T. was already pointing the way to the near future. |
Batman Strikes, The #8Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2005
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A battle between Batman and Firefly causes destruction close to home and heart for Bruce Wayne. |
Fables #36Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2005
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Goblin armies rule the homelands with an iron fist. But there's a dark-caped hunter in the woods fighting for justice. |
Toxin #1Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2005
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Can a nasty symbiote be taught to walk the line? If Venom and Carnage are any indications, then no. But Pat Mulligan is going to try. |
Gotham Central #30Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2005
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"Silence of the Lambs" is the mood underscoring events as Montoya and Allen play good cop/bad cop with Doctor Alchemy. |
Spider-Man #13Comic Book Review - Apr 9, 2005
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Crusher Creel is in town, Avengers are walking around Peter's living quarters, and there's a mild-mannered reporter with a super secret at the Bugle. Phew! |
Action Comics #826Comic Book Review - Apr 9, 2005
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More hints of Infinite Crisis as Eclipso comes to Metropolis with a little time to kill. |
The Subway MouseBook Review - Apr 8, 2005
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Nib lives under a subway platform. But somewhere out there lies a mythical world called Tunnel's End that calls to his adventurous spirit! |
Nashville Star 3 - Episode 6: Why Are You Still Here?A Dose of Reality - Apr 6, 2005
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Good performances are overshadowed by last week's departure of Tamika, as contestants are questioned and judges do some quick backpedalling. |
Nashville Star 3 - Episode 5: A Taste of OriginalityA Dose of Reality - Mar 30, 2005
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The remaining finalists get to strut their original song stuff tonight--but some of them still have a problem with "being themselves." |
The Mists of EvernessBook Review - Mar 28, 2005
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Talking fieldmice, paraplegic storm gods, dead wizards and U.S. Military are just de regeur in John C. Wright's explosive new novel. |
Fantastic Four #524Comic Book Review - Mar 28, 2005
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The Fantastic Four are fantastic even without their powers, as they go chasing cosmic energies around New York. |
Teen Titans Go! #17Comic Book Review - Mar 28, 2005
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The Titans honorary member, Hotspot, needs a lesson in cooling down his temper. |
Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries Season OneDVD Review - Mar 27, 2005
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Do doo ron run out and pick up this boxed set of our favorite literary sleuths' television adventures. |
Daredevil: Redemption #3Comic Book Review - Mar 27, 2005
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The devil went down to Alabama, looking for justice in a town that masks guilt with religion. |
Countdown to Infinite CrisisComic Book Review - Mar 25, 2005
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Spinning out of Identity Crisis, and cascading throughout the DC Universe, this book gets this week's highest recommendation. |
Nashville Star 3 - Episode 4: Generation GapA Dose of Reality - Mar 23, 2005
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Sara Evans kicks off this night of vocal competition, while things get a little tense between the older and younger contestants. |
The IncrediblesDVD Review - Mar 21, 2005
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"The Man From Uncle" meets the "Fantastic Four" in this Pixar action/comedy. Now go beyond the movie with all these Incredi-cool extra features. |
Bad Girls from Valley HighDVD Review - Mar 21, 2005
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Despite a horrid mistitling, this B movie features some fun latenight slapstick and a 1980s feel. |
Nashville Star 3 - Episode 3: Rebel YellsA Dose of Reality - Mar 16, 2005
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The theme is country music outlaws and rebels tonight, and we get some rebel performances--and a few that should be outlawed. |
Space Ghost #5Comic Book Review - Mar 14, 2005
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The miniseries reaches it's penultimate issue, as Space Ghost takes the fight to Zorak. |
Young Avengers #2Comic Book Review - Mar 14, 2005
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We've met the boys--now the girls want to get in on the action of the Young Avengers team. |
Nashville Star 3 - Episode 2: The First to Fall...A Dose of Reality - Mar 9, 2005
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The ten finalists get whittled down to nine. Who leaves? It's enough to make you want to throw up. |
Wolverine: Soultaker #1Comic Book Review - Mar 6, 2005
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Wolverine returns to Japan to see his adopted daughter; but an adventure with Yukio and cursed jewelry gets in the way. |
Seven Soldiers: Shining Knight #1Comic Book Review - Mar 6, 2005
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Grant Morrison reimagines Sir Justin and Winged Victory in this four part chapter to the Seven Soldiers project. |
Mary Jane: Homecoming #1Comic Book Review - Mar 6, 2005
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Spidey's young girlfriend stars in this outstanding new miniseries. |
Breach #3Comic Book Review - Mar 6, 2005
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The investigations into Zanetti's powers continue, attracting the attention of Kobra... and a few other interested parties. |
Blood of the Demon #1Comic Book Review - Mar 6, 2005
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Jack Kirby's classic characters once again get their own magazine. |
Columbo: Season TwoDVD Review - Mar 6, 2005
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Peter Falk's ever-underestimated detective is back with eight more episodes of whodunnits and guest-stars. |
Star Trek: Engines of DestinyBook Review - Mar 3, 2005
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A tour de force of Star Trek lore, DeWeese connects the dots between already established Star Trek adventures, lifting the veil to reveal a behind-the-scenes epic. |
Nashville Star 3 - Episode 1: Meet the ContestantsA Dose of Reality - Mar 2, 2005
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It's a new season, with new faces, and a new format. So what's changed from last year? Plenty. |
Henry the Great's First AdventureBook Review - Feb 27, 2005
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This children's story introduces a fieldmouse with a penchant for exploring, with academic discoveries along the way. |
Tori Amos, "The Beekeeper"Music Review - Feb 25, 2005
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Everything old is old again. But we like the old stuff--although afficionados of the magickal mystical mistress of the piano might prefer "classic." |
Mail Order WifeMovie Review - Feb 21, 2005
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This comedic "mockumentary" is short on laughs and long on "drawn out." |
Pooh's Heffalump MovieMovie Review - Feb 13, 2005
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Winnie-the-Pooh and Roo learn a lesson about unreasoned fear of those who are different than themselves in this charming tale of the A. A. Milne's beloved characters. |
Young Avengers #1Comic Book Review - Feb 11, 2005
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Marvel releases a new teen team, and the early word is: It's a hit! |
JLA Classified #4Comic Book Review - Feb 11, 2005
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I Can't Believe It's Not The Justice League. |
Live Like You Were DyingBook Review - Feb 10, 2005
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Inspired by the Tim McGraw song of the same title, Michael Morris's tale serves to uplift with a gentleness and richness of storytelling. |
AdverBowl XXXIXThe Price to Pay - Feb 7, 2005
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The winners and the losers as the competitors in this year's Super Bowl ads game go head-to-head with the best their brightest have to offer. |
The Cry of the IcemarkBook Review - Feb 7, 2005
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The Cry of the Icemark is more accessible than The Lord of the Rings, more engaging than His Dark Materials, richer than Narnia and cooler than Harry Potter. |
Vanity FairDVD Review - Feb 4, 2005
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Reese Witherspoon shines in Mira Nair's interpretation of the Thackeray novel about status and the struggle to achieve it. |
Deadshot #3Comic Book Review - Jan 29, 2005
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The DC deadeye badguy seems to have turned over a new leaf. But is he a better marksman than Green Arrow? |
Hellblazer vs. ConstantinePrimer - Jan 28, 2005
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Warner Bros is set to bring Vertigo Comics longest running character to the screen. How does it compare to the source material? |
Nightwing #102Comic Book Review - Jan 23, 2005
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Dick Grayson has been fired, and seeks advice from Superman on what paths he should take now. |
Ruule: Kiss & Tell #7Comic Book Review - Jan 23, 2005
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Sam Swede lies defeated as the noirish retelling of the story of Samson reaches its penultimate chapter. |
Legion of Super-Heroes #2Comic Book Review - Jan 22, 2005
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Brainiac works hard to come to his conclusions. Dream Girl gets them handed to her. Resentment ensues. |
Batman #636Comic Book Review - Jan 22, 2005
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Batman patrols Gotham with his first partner--even while it seems more and more likely that his second partner is operating in town! |
Ballad of Sleeping Beauty, The #6Comic Book Review - Jan 22, 2005
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Having avenged his wife's death and lost his best friend, Cole and Red begin the final leg of their journey to the cursed town of Briar Rose. |
Justice League of America: The Flash: Stop MotionBook Review - Jan 20, 2005
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When The Flash runs up against a force faster than he is, it's cause for alarm. But when every move the force makes results in death and destruction on a cosmic scale, it may be beyond even the capacities of the Justice League to deal with. |
Point PleasantTelevision Review - Jan 20, 2005
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"The Omen" meets "The OC" in this new drama from FOX. |
Wonder Woman #212Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2005
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Greg Rucka promised action, and delivers in spades. |
Space Ghost #3Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2005
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The origin of the Sentinel of the Spaceways continues as the revamped Space Ghost begins to encounter revamped villains. |
Helios #2Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2005
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Helios loses some of its sizzle as the main story is obscured by another supervillain slugfest. |
The Secret PrinceBook Review - Jan 17, 2005
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Part Once and Future King, part The Dark Crystal, The Secret Prince is still a tale wherein you will find the pages quickly turning and the hours slipping silently away from you as you begin to read. |
JSA #69Comic Book Review - Jan 9, 2005
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The JSA of today meet the JSA of yesterday, in an era where McCarthyism has shut down masked vigilantism. |
Green Arrow #46Comic Book Review - Jan 9, 2005
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The Teen Titans guest in this issue as Green Arrow enrolls the new Speedy. |
CandyBook Review - Jan 5, 2005
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Boy meets girl. Girl changes boy's life--forever. Kevin Brooks's harrowing tale of love and addiction will engross and repulse as it keeps you turning pages. |
Question, The #3Comic Book Review - Jan 2, 2005
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Questions are answered, and more questions are raised in Rick Veitch's miniseries. |
Who Needs A Superhero?Book Review - Dec 28, 2004
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Finding virtue, vice, and what's holy in the comics. |
Bone: Out From BonevilleBook Review - Dec 13, 2004
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Scholastic's new imprint, Graphix, puts its best foot forward with Jeff Smith's award winning adventure/comedy character, Bone. |
Ruule v2: Kiss and Tell #6Comic Book Review - Dec 5, 2004
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The secret of Sam's strength is out! |
Helios #1Comic Book Review - Dec 5, 2004
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The freshman comic about military super humans from Dakuwaka shows promise in both writing and art. |
Patrick Carman: Exploring ElyonInterview - Dec 5, 2004
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The Land of Elyon launches this northwestern entrepreneur to literary success. |
Action Comics #822Comic Book Review - Dec 5, 2004
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There's a cold front swallowing the Kent farm that has nothing to do with the weather. |
Adam Strange #3Comic Book Review - Nov 21, 2004
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Rann's protector is rescued--then captured--by the Thanagarians, who accuse him of Rann's destruction. |
Batman #634Comic Book Review - Nov 21, 2004
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War Games: Decompression. |
Harry Johnson and the Case of the CrabbesComic Book Review - Nov 21, 2004
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The Naked Gun meets Little Annie Fannie in this debut shot of Harry Johnson, the Uncouth Sleuth. |
Land of Elyon, Book 1: The Dark Hills DivideBook Review - Nov 17, 2004
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Alexa Daley dreams about the world outside the walls of her city. When an opportunity presents itself, she discovers enchantment, danger, and a secret growing threat to all who live in Bridewell! |
Justice League Unlimited #3Comic Book Review - Oct 31, 2004
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When tiny terrors invade the JLA Watchtower, the Atom has to take a team to the microscopic realm to do battle. |
Question, The #1Comic Book Review - Oct 31, 2004
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Rick Veitch brings back the faceless detective. |
JLA Classified #1Comic Book Review - Oct 31, 2004
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Grant Morrison returns to the JLA. |
Detective Comics #800Comic Book Review - Oct 30, 2004
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The War Games are over. But it's a whole new ballgame in Gotham these days as the entire paradigm of the Bat universe shifts. |
Adam Strange #2Comic Book Review - Oct 24, 2004
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Rann has been destroyed... or has it just been stolen? Adam's going to find out or die trying (probably the latter.) |
Solo: Tim SaleComic Book Review - Oct 24, 2004
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This collection features some very nice vignettes by some talented writers--all illustrated by the incomparable Tim Sale. |
Surviving ChristmasMovie Review - Oct 24, 2004
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James Gandolfini makes "Surviving Christmas" survivable in spite of Ben Affleck. |
Batman: Gotham Knights #58Comic Book Review - Oct 17, 2004
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This action packed chapter of War Games is worth the read even if you're not following the mega-arc. |
Firestorm #6Comic Book Review - Oct 17, 2004
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Mick is worried about Jason's behavior--and becomes a part of the Firestorm combo. |
Manhunter #3Comic Book Review - Oct 17, 2004
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While Kate waits for her son's prognosis, Shadow Thief strikes! |
Christopher Reeve: Up and AwayObituary - Oct 12, 2004
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Christopher Reeve - September 25, 1952 - October 10, 2004. |
Rainbow Brite Saves ChristmasBook Review - Oct 10, 2004
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Move over, Ernest. It's that colorful princess from the eighties, and it's her turn to rescue the holidays from the gloomy Murky Dismal! |
Fade From Grace #2Comic Book Review - Oct 10, 2004
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John and Grace work on a name and a costume, and have an intimate discussion over how John's powers affect their relationship. |
Justice League Elite #4Comic Book Review - Oct 9, 2004
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Someone assassinated the president of Changsha--quite probably one of the Elite. |
Action Comics #820Comic Book Review - Oct 9, 2004
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The Silver Banshee is back, just in time for Halloween. |
Life and Times: Pandora of Athens, 399 B.C.Book Review - Oct 6, 2004
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Pandora is stuck in a society where the roles imposed on her are in conflict with her own desires. But that changes when she meets Socrates. |
Justice League Unlimited #2Comic Book Review - Oct 3, 2004
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The Royal Flush Gang busts up a Justice League poker game when they attack Las Vegas. |
Hellblazer #200Comic Book Review - Sep 26, 2004
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It's a wonderful life, life, life... or is it? John Constantine pays his debt to a demon in this anniversary issue. |
Adam Strange #1 (of 8)Comic Book Review - Sep 25, 2004
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DC's spacefaring hero is back in a breakthru hit by Andy Diggle and Pascal Ferry. |
Teen Titans Go #11Comic Book Review - Sep 25, 2004
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Meet Terra, the newest Titan. But is she connected to the villainous Deathstroke? |
The Darkest EveningBook Review - Sep 19, 2004
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In the 1930s, Finns were emigrating from an America in a depression to the new promise of Socialism in Russia, unaware of the trouble they were headed toward. |
Batgirl #56Comic Book Review - Sep 19, 2004
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The War Games go on (and on, and on...) |
Manhunter #2Comic Book Review - Sep 19, 2004
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Copperhead is dead, and Shadow Thief plans to avenge the murder. |
Here TodayBook Review - Sep 14, 2004
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Martin's novel delivers an poignancy and quality on par with such literary luminaries as Michael Chabon and Chris Fuhrman. |
Batman: Gotham Knights #57Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2004
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The turning point in the War Games is reached as a lightbulb finally goes off for Batman. |
Batman Strikes, The #1Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2004
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A leaner, younger, brasher Bruce Wayne enters his third year of crimefighting. Based on the new WB cartoon. |
Terra Obscura v2 #2Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2004
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Things become more and more obscure in this heavily-charactered miniseries. |
Werewolves Don't Run for President: Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #49Book Review - Sep 7, 2004
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The irrepressible Bailey School Kids are back in a brand new adventure geared to introduce young readers to the political process just in time for this year's elections. |
Sam I AmBook Review - Sep 1, 2004
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Rarely, very rarely, a book comes along that is more than just a story. It becomes a Very Important Book... Ilene Cooper has written such a book. |
Children of the Lamp: The Akhenaten AdventureBook Review - Aug 28, 2004
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P.B. Kerr's newest novel and first foray into children's literature is a magical tale about twin djinn that will be disappearing off shelves next October. |
Saucer: The ConquestBook Review - Aug 27, 2004
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Rip Cantrell and Charley Pine are back--and so are Uncle Egg and the flying saucer. But will they be enough to save Earth from a madman on the moon? |
Catwoman #34Comic Book Review - Aug 21, 2004
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Catwoman vs. Mister Freeze. And Spoiler reveals some shocking details behind the War Games. |
Flash #213Comic Book Review - Aug 21, 2004
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The Fastest Man Alive meets the Slowest Man Alive: Anyone recall that story about the tortoise and the hare? |
Manhunter #1Comic Book Review - Aug 15, 2004
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A tyro vigilante finds herself up against the cannibal, Copperhead, in the sewers of Los Angeles. |
Justice League of America: ExterminatorsBook Review - Aug 15, 2004
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After a few disappointing books in the Justice League of America novel series (neither by Golden), readers are finally given a JLA story that captures not only the various characteristics of the League members, but is also told from the right perspective and with all the right kinds of action. |
Ex Machina #3Comic Book Review - Aug 14, 2004
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A former superhero finds greater challenges navigating the evils of politics as the mayor of New York. But is a villain from his vigilante days trying to draw him back out? |
JSA: Strange AdventuresComic Book Review - Aug 14, 2004
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Kevin J. Anderson is the newest mainstream novelist to try his hand at comics. The results are less than dramatic. |
Robin #129Comic Book Review - Aug 14, 2004
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"War Games" invades Robin. But with Stephanie fired, and Tim retired, who will come to the rescue with mobsters target Darla Aquista for a rubout? |
Action Comics #818Comic Book Review - Aug 8, 2004
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The never-ending-storyline continues as a weakened Superman fights off the Weapons Master and a score of other bad guys. |
JLA #103Comic Book Review - Aug 8, 2004
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When John Stewart makes a choice between which emergency to deal with, someone dies, and the consequences weigh heavily on him. |
Don't Let the Peas Touch! and Other StoriesBook Review - Aug 4, 2004
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Three short stories about two sisters, and how they learn to get along. |
Fade From Grace #1Comic Book Review - Aug 4, 2004
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John and Grace have the idyllic life--until John suddenly developes super powers. |
Get Busy, Beaver!Book Review - Aug 4, 2004
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While the rest of the beaver family works works works on getting the dam built, Thelonious would rather daydream, dawdle and doodle. |
Resident Evil: GenesisBook Review - Aug 2, 2004
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The terrifying prequel to "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" by Keith R.A. DeCandido. |
Birds of Prey #71Comic Book Review - Aug 1, 2004
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Two birds recover from vicious attacks, and Barbara develops a vision of her future. |
The Philosopher at the End of the Universe: Philosophy Explained Through Science Fiction FilmsBook Review - Jul 28, 2004
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Lock your brain into a secure position and prepare to be boggled--not least by the concept that Arnold Schwarzenegger may be the greatest philosopher of the 20th century! |
DeficiencyBook Review - Jul 25, 2004
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Andrew Neiderman's nutrient vampire will have you reading this book with the lights on--all the lights on. |
10 Things I Learned From The ApprenticeBook Review - Jul 25, 2004
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Anthony Parinello and Beth Gottfried's work is an entertaining blend of high-business acumen and looks back at first season highlights. |
The Simple Life 2 - Episode 7A Dose of Reality - Jul 21, 2004
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From a house of prayer to a house of players, the girls make their way across Texas. |
Spy X: The CodeBook Review - Jul 18, 2004
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Move over Cody Banks--here come Andrew and Evie Wall. |
The All Animal BandBook Review - Jul 17, 2004
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A squirrel, an owl, a dog, a frog and a snake--they're the world's first All Animal Band in this children's picture book. |
Outsiders #14Comic Book Review - Jul 17, 2004
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The Outsiders vs. The Fearsome Five and Sivana: This issue, someone's gotta die. |
Adventures of Superman #630Comic Book Review - Jul 17, 2004
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We interrupt your regularly scheduled slugfest for an important message from the fifth dimension. |
Flash #212Comic Book Review - Jul 17, 2004
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Another rogue's history comes to light this issue as Geoff Johns brings us the secret origin of the Mirror Master. |
The Simple Life 2 - Episode 6A Dose of Reality - Jul 15, 2004
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Is it just me, or is this series really getting boring? Tonight: more farm work, and more sneaking out. Surprise! |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyMovie Review - Jul 10, 2004
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They bring you the news so you don't have to get it yourself. Unfortunately, they don't watch this movie for you so you don't have to. |
The Simple Life 2 - Episode 5A Dose of Reality - Jul 8, 2004
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Coooooh, Paris and Nicole done gon' be havin' some fun on de bayou as they ro-day on into Louisiana cajun country! |
Justice League Elite #1Comic Book Review - Jul 5, 2004
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From the pages of JLA #100 comes the newest in metahuman anti-terrorism--if they can keep their heads about them. |
Elfquest: The Searcher and the SwordBook Review - Jul 5, 2004
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The brainchildren of the Pinis are back in this 96-page graphic fantasy adventure. |
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-First Annual CollectionBook Review - Jul 4, 2004
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It's been a very good year for science fiction short stories. You can read the cream of the crop in this 665 page compendium. |
Birds of Prey #69Comic Book Review - Jul 4, 2004
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It's Huntress's first assignment as a full agent of Oracle in this first enthralling chapter of a new story arc. |
Detective Comics #796Comic Book Review - Jul 4, 2004
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The new Robin finds herself pitted against the serial killer Zsasz in this highly recommended issue. |
The Simple Life 2 - Episode 4A Dose of Reality - Jun 30, 2004
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Up until this point, I always thought the girls got what they deserved. But do even Paris and Nicole deserve Mississippi? |
FirethornBook Review - Jun 27, 2004
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Most of the time, I hate epic fantasies. Firethorn is a notable exception. A first novel by a fresh new voice in the genre, this book will have fantasy fans talking for the next several months. |
JLA #100Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2004
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The pilot for "Justice League Elite" springboards out of this issue as the JLA battle the Elite for the fate of Earth herself. |
Superman Secret Files and Origins 2004Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2004
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Checkmate makes their shadowy presence felt by President Pete Ross and Mr. Mxyzptlk is beside himself in this pair of stories. |
Batgirl #53Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2004
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Stephanie Brown is the new Robin. Just in case Batgirl readers haven't received the memo, Steph guest-stars this issue. |
The Simple Life 2 - Episode 3A Dose of Reality - Jun 24, 2004
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From Burger King to a nudist colony. Will the girls ever make it out of Florida, let alone across the entire country? |
Flash #211Comic Book Review - Jun 20, 2004
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Flash and Nightwing take on the Super Gorilla Grodd; meanwhile, the presence of Zoom is felt in Wally's life once again. |
Robin #127Comic Book Review - Jun 20, 2004
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It's Stephanie's first outing as Robin. How will Tim Drake react when he learns his girlfriend has replaced him at the job? |
Kinetic #4Comic Book Review - Jun 20, 2004
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The "focus" this issue is on Tom's mother, who's about to discover her fragile child is now invulnerable. |
The Simple Life 2: Episodes 1 and 2A Dose of Reality - Jun 17, 2004
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Paris and Nicole are back--and this season, it's a road trip. |
Ruule Vol. 2: Kiss & Tell #1Comic Book Review - Jun 14, 2004
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Samson and Delilah get recast in a Raymond Chandler detective pulp in the second volume of Beckett's franchise. |
Adventures of Superman #629Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2004
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Superman's problems mount when a hottie on the SCU aggressively sets her sights on the Man of Steel. |
Batman: Gotham Knights #54Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2004
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More information comes to light on the Joker's origins. |
Ex Machina #1Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2004
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Mitchell Hundred is mayor of New York--which would be hard enough even if he wasn't the only man on Earth with super powers. |
Scholastic Chilren's EncyclopediaBook Review - Jun 13, 2004
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From "Abolition Movement" to "Zoology," this single-volume compendium has a little of just about everything. |
Identity Crisis #1Comic Book Review - Jun 9, 2004
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With the first issue, Identity Crisis has solidified itself as the must-read event of 2004. |
Fables #26Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2004
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The Wooden Soldiers begin the assault on Fabletown, with disastrous consequences. |
Action Comics #816Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2004
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The battle with Gog continues, with a seen-it-before conclusion. |
The Haunting of Alaizabel CrayBook Review - Jun 6, 2004
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"Angel" meets "Sherlock Holmes" in this compelling and spellbinding tale from Chris Wooding. |
Richard Dragon #1Comic Book Review - May 23, 2004
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Everybody was kung-fu fighting! And Richard Dragon was kicking all their butts. At least, that's how it used to be. But oh, how the mighty have fallen. |
Green Lantern #177Comic Book Review - May 23, 2004
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It's the day after a day in the new, Earthbound life of Kyle Rayner. Perhaps a battle with Sonar will help break the tedium. |
Batman: Harley and Ivy #2Comic Book Review - May 23, 2004
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It's hardly a vacation when Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy explore the rainforest in search of the rare zombie root. |
Jennifer Hicks: Lost in the MagicInterview - May 16, 2004
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The Nashville Star contestant who delighted listeners while stealing their hearts sits down for a few moments with The Trades to discuss life, music, and whether 'The Wait' is southern rock. |
Seaguy #1Comic Book Review - May 15, 2004
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Grant Morrison is back in full-form with this edgy, surrealistic fun series. |
Outsiders #12Comic Book Review - May 15, 2004
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Arsenal is in. Huntress is out. And the Fearsome Five plan a reunion. |
Batman: Gotham Knights #53Comic Book Review - May 15, 2004
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"Hush" II plods on as Batman and Green Arrow go at each other while Hush comes to Prometheus's rescue. |
Robin #126Comic Book Review - May 15, 2004
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Meet the new Girl Wonder. So how is she when she takes over the role abandoned by Tim Drake? In the words of Carrie Kelly: "Didn't suck." |
Batman #627Comic Book Review - May 10, 2004
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Penguin hires Scarecrow to scare out some respect in his thugs; but the plan backfires and brings heat from Batman. |
Action Comics #815Comic Book Review - May 10, 2004
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Kingdom Come comes to Smallville as Gog takes on the Teen Titans until Superman shows up. |
Chasing VermeerBook Review - May 6, 2004
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Stolen artwork and fortean coincidences rule the day in this juvenile mystery. |
PremonitionsBook Review - May 6, 2004
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Teenaged Grace uses her psychic visions to search for her missing friend. But her powers aren't enough to protect her in this compelling novel from Jude Watson. |
Geoff Johns: Man Out of TimeInterview - May 5, 2004
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Geoff Johns is easily one of the most prolific writers in the DC stables these days. He shares here with us a few of his insights on the characters currently under his control. |
Firestorm #1Comic Book Review - May 2, 2004
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There's a new Nuclear Man in town. How did that happen? Dan Jolley and ChrisCross hold the answers. |
Superman: Birthright #10Comic Book Review - May 2, 2004
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Strange visitor from another planet. That's all the people need to know to suddenly develop distrust and fear. |
Mortal Coils: BodylinesBook Review - May 2, 2004
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An anthology of tales that Rod Serling might have invented if he'd done The Twilight Zone for cable television. |
Nashville Star 2 - Episode 9: Finale!A Dose of Reality - May 2, 2004
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It's down to Matt Lindahl, George Canyon, and Brad Cotter. Who's going to walk away a star, and who's just going to walk? And more importantly--did your reviewer pick the winner in advance this year? |
Nashville Star 2 - Episode 8: Hometown HeroesA Dose of Reality - Apr 25, 2004
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Matt, Lance, George and Brad all return to their home towns to put on benefit concerts for the American Red Cross. |
The Haunted MansionDVD Review - Apr 25, 2004
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Eddie Murphy headlines the second Disney film based on the theme park's attractions. |
Kinetic #2Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004
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What happens when the world's most breakable boy gets hit full on by a speeding semi? Not what you'd expect. |
Batman: Harley and Ivy #1 (of 3)Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004
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The Femme Fatales of the Bat-universe are together again. But will their friendship (and Harley) survive when Harley makes Ivy extra-angry? |
Hellblazer #195Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004
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John Constantine has lost something important--his memory. And it might just get him killed. |
Green Lantern #176Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004
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Kyle Rayner is coming home to Earth. But is he prepared for the changes that have occurred in his world while he's been out playing "Space Cop?" |
Flash #209Comic Book Review - Apr 24, 2004
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The JLA wants answers. Flash isn't ready to give them yet. It's another race between the Fastest Man Alive and the Man of Tomorrow in the latest chapter of Wally's saga. |
The Footprints of GodBook Review - Apr 22, 2004
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Greg Iles offers a riveting look at the development of the ultimate supercomputer and raises unsettling questions about the consciousness of the universe. |
Batman: Gotham Knights #52Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2004
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This "Hush" storyline proves the point that sequels are never quite as good as the originals. |
Outsiders #11Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2004
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Arsenal is physically fit... but is he mentally and emotionally steady, or has he developed terminal gun-shyness? |
Adventures of Superman #627Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2004
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Clark is demoted to the crime beat as the new team of Rucka and Clark take over the title. |
Superman/Batman #9Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2004
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"The Supergirl from Krypton" stirs Superman's hopes and Batman's suspicions. |
Robin #125Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2004
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Jack Drake knows Tim is Robin--and that Bruce is Batman. Been nice knowing ya, Jack. |
Nashville Star 2 - Episode 7: Two by Two to the Final FourA Dose of Reality - Apr 17, 2004
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Double the songs this week, as your picks do a solo and then a duet with either Trace Adkins or Terri Clark. Plus, an elimination this writer never saw coming. |
Touch #1Comic Book Review - Apr 11, 2004
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Being a super human is tough. Being his manager is even tougher. |
H-E-R-O #15Comic Book Review - Apr 11, 2004
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Robby Reed is out after the H-Dial. This issue, find out why. |
Nashville Star 2 - Episode 6: Southern ComfortA Dose of Reality - Apr 11, 2004
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It's southern rock night, with special guest band, Lynyrd Skynyrd! Get your Bic lighters at the ready, and prepare to rock the house! |
Back to the DivideBook Review - Apr 10, 2004
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Join Felix, Betony, Ironclaw, and the rest of the old friends--as well as some new ones--in an all-new adventure! |
JSA #60Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2004
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Mr. Terrific lost his faith. Now the Spectre loses his redemption, and all Hell is about to break loose. |
Bite Club #1Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2004
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Chaykin and Tischman deliver up a mafia vampire story that bites. |
Action Comics #814Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2004
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Austen and Reis kick off their tenure on Superman's premiere title, and it's a fantastic debut for the team. |
Teen Titans #10Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2004
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There's a new Brother Blood--and he's like no one the Titans have ever encountered. |
Cheaper by the DozenDVD Review - Apr 10, 2004
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Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt headline this family pleaser that's only loosely connected to the original Gilbreth story. |
Peter Jackson: From Prince of Splatter to Lord of the RingsBook Review - Apr 6, 2004
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Ian Pryor's unauthorized biography will probably be a hit with Rings completists, but it's also an inspiring tale for budding filmmakers. |
Nashville Star 2 - Episode 5: Willie Nelson NightA Dose of Reality - Apr 4, 2004
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Tonight's special guest is Willie Nelson, and the contestants choose from his song catalog for their performances. |
Swamp Thing #2Comic Book Review - Apr 3, 2004
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Andy Diggle and Enrique Breccia try to breathe new life into the powerful plant elemental in yet another series. |
Authority #11Comic Book Review - Apr 3, 2004
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Alternate worlds are bleeding over, and Jenny Quantum's mother comes calling. |
Enginehead #1Comic Book Review - Apr 3, 2004
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Mature readers with patience may find rewards following this tale; however, right out of the gate, this book doesn't carry the "can't wait" urgency a first issue should generate for the second. |
My Faith In Frankie #4Comic Book Review - Apr 3, 2004
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The conclusion to this winning original finds Jeriven tortured, with Frankie and Kay to the rescue. |
Hellboy: The Lost ArmyBook Review - Mar 29, 2004
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Just in time for the movie--Hellboy vs. 50,000 dead Persian warriors in a Saharan Bermuda Triangle. |
Planetary #19Comic Book Review - Mar 29, 2004
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Mystery in Space, angel astronauts, and the coming of Jacob Greene. |
Nashville Star 2 - Episode 4: OriginalityA Dose of Reality - Mar 28, 2004
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The contestants strut their songwriting talents (or lack thereof) in tonight's episode. |
Flash #208Comic Book Review - Mar 27, 2004
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Jay Garrick and Bart Allen show up in time to save Wally's bacon--should he reveal his "secret identity" to them? |
Avengers/JLA #4Comic Book Review - Mar 27, 2004
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The dream of fanboys everywhere comes to its conclusion, as universes collide. |
Teen Titans Go #5Comic Book Review - Mar 23, 2004
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Raven has the father of all zits! |
Birds of Prey #65Comic Book Review - Mar 22, 2004
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Shiva vs. Cheshire. Canary vs. the US Goverment. And Huntress to the rescue? |
Nashville Star 2 - Episode 3: Love and HeartacheA Dose of Reality - Mar 21, 2004
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Songs of Love and Heartache (okay, mostly love) and the first test of our contestants' ability to draw a crowd in a Houston honky-tonk. |
Exploring The Matrix: Visions of the Cyber PresentBook Review - Mar 19, 2004
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Exploring The Matrix: Visions of the Cyber Present is a collection of essays from some of the finest thinkers in their fields, approaching The Matrix from different facets: as a movie, as science fiction, as philosophy--and as a quite possible reality! |
Batgirl #50Comic Book Review - Mar 17, 2004
Kinetic #1Comic Book Review - Mar 17, 2004
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Tom's going to discover he has super powers--if his own body doesn't kill him first. |
Gail Simone: The Gail Force Taking Comics Readers By StormInterview - Mar 15, 2004
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She's taken Birds of Prey readers by storm! Now read her own thoughts on the characters and her plans for future comics. |
Nashville Star 2 - Episode 2A Dose of Reality - Mar 14, 2004
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It's a new season and a new batch of country finalists. |
Robin #124Comic Book Review - Mar 13, 2004
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Father knows... everything. |
DC: The New Frontier #3Comic Book Review - Mar 13, 2004
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Hal Jordan gets a new job and John Jones gets a visitor. |
Teen Titans #9Comic Book Review - Mar 13, 2004
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The search for Raven begins in earnest. |
Escapist, The #1Comic Book Review - Mar 11, 2004
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Michael Chabon's Master of Elusion "escapes" the bonds of Kavalier and Clay as he bounds onto the four-color page. |
Quantum: Rock of Ages #s 1 and 2Comic Book Review - Mar 11, 2004
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A 12-issue multidimensional quest begins in this independent science fiction joyride. |
Little Bunny Foo FooBook Review - Mar 11, 2004
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Just in time for Easter, the children's classic song is endearingly and hilariously rendered. |
Slave MastersBook Review - Mar 10, 2004
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Rose Rico recaptured; alien sex slave trade continues to thrive. |
John Rozum: Here There Be AnswersInterview - Feb 28, 2004
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A small conversations about very large matters concerning the writer of the captivating MIDNIGHT, MASS. series. |
Table For OneBook Review - Feb 26, 2004
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If Will Eisner were going to do a graphic novel about a night in a restaurant, "Table For One" is the graphic novel he would have done. |
Flash #207Comic Book Review - Feb 24, 2004
Tom Strong #25Comic Book Review - Feb 24, 2004
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Beware the coming of... Wally Willoughby! |
Legion #30Comic Book Review - Feb 24, 2004
Ruule: Ganglords of Chinatown #4Comic Book Review - Feb 21, 2004
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Gid's thus-victorious army faces its first defeat. |
My Beautiful Child by Lisa Desimini & Matt MahurinBook Review - Feb 21, 2004
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Simple scenes, giant moments. |
Batman: Gotham Knights #50Comic Book Review - Feb 15, 2004
Birds of Prey #64Comic Book Review - Feb 15, 2004
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Canary teams with Shiva and Cheshire, while Barbara is arrested under the Patriot Act for being Oracle. |
Wonder Woman #201Comic Book Review - Feb 15, 2004
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The fallout of Down To Earth. |
Outsiders #9Comic Book Review - Feb 14, 2004
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There's a brand new Sabbac in town... and he's a devil of a villain. |
DC: The New Frontier #2Comic Book Review - Feb 14, 2004
Fables #22Comic Book Review - Feb 8, 2004
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Cinderella runs off to France and we learn she has a secret hidden life. |
Teen Titans #8Comic Book Review - Feb 8, 2004
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Geoff Johns continues his "can't miss an issue" run. Featuring the origin of Raven and a brand-new Ravager! |
Action Comics #812Comic Book Review - Feb 7, 2004
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Superman returns to Krypton... again. |
Human Target: Strike ZonesBook Review - Feb 6, 2004
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Christopher Chance can be anyone at all, and even convince himself of the lie. You absolutely must investigate The Human Target. |
Light Brigade, The #1Comic Book Review - Feb 6, 2004
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Even when some of the combatants come from Heaven, war is Hell. |
Aquaman #15Comic Book Review - Feb 4, 2004
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A new direction for Aquaman, and a new geography for San Diego. |
Advertisement Bowl XXXVIIIThe Price to Pay - Feb 2, 2004
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It's the most important game of the year: advertising! |
Superman: Birthright #7Comic Book Review - Feb 2, 2004
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Luthor learns Kryptonite is good for more than just an anti-Superman weapon. |
My Faith In Frankie #2Comic Book Review - Feb 2, 2004
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Frankie's new boyfriend creates a crisis of faith for Jeriven. |
Monolith, The #1Comic Book Review - Feb 2, 2004
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Alice inherits a new friend in the form of protecting golem. |
Hard Time #1Comic Book Review - Feb 2, 2004
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After a high-profile school shooting incident, 15-year-old Ethan is sentenced to 50 years in jail. |
Thessaly: Witch For Hire #1Comic Book Review - Feb 2, 2004
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The Thessalian witch unwillingly finds herself in the role of professional monster hunter. |
Star Trek: The Case of the Colonist's CorpseBook Review - Jan 29, 2004
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Bob Ingersoll and Tony Isabella deliver up a fresh Star Trek novel in the form of a Perry Mason-like mystery focused on attorney Sam Cogley. |
The Simple Life: The Lost EpisodeA Dose of Reality - Jan 26, 2004
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How in the world could anyone lose anything in a town as small as Altus? |
Hellblazer #192Comic Book Review - Jan 25, 2004
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Only Constantine has the ability to stop The Beast--and Constantine is dead. |
Wild Stars: The Book Of CirclesBook Review - Jan 25, 2004
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Science Fiction with ghosts, ancient Native Americans, druglords, sharks--and the search for New Atlantis. |
Superman #201Comic Book Review - Jan 25, 2004
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Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... Mr. Majestic??? |
Midnight, Mass: Here There Be Monsters #1Comic Book Review - Jan 25, 2004
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Night Breed meets Hart To Hart in this Vertigo series about a married pair of monster hunters. |
Ruule: Ganglords of Chinatown #3Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004
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The modern retelling of the story of Gideon's army continues in this title from Beckett Comics. |
Rose and Thorn #2Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004
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Rose is ready to start a peaceful new life outside of the Siamare home; and so is Thorn. |
Robin #122Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004
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Johnny Warren may have got away, but Johnny Warlock is going to be back to make life hell for the Boy Wonder. |
Lucifer #46Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004
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A new story arc finds a pair of unlikely friends about to be caught up in Lucifer's latest plans. |
Birds of Prey #63Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004
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Black Canary and Cheshire learn that nighties plus swimming pools equals increased sales. Oh, and the writing is good, too. |
Wonder Woman #200Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004
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"Down To Earth" reaches its crashing conclusion as Diana fights for her life against Silver Swan; plus other stories. |
DC: The New Frontier #1Comic Book Review - Jan 17, 2004
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This alternate DC Universe history uses a military focus to tell its story. |
The Simple Life: The Long and Fast GoodbyeA Dose of Reality - Jan 15, 2004
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Have Paris and Nicole worn out their welcome, or will everything be made right? |
The Simple Life: The ReunionA Dose of Reality - Jan 14, 2004
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It ain't over yet, but we're bringing the cast together to look back at outtakes and reveal a few surprises. |
Montmorency: Thief, Liar, GentlemanBook Review - Jan 11, 2004
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He's the new man in society. He's also a cunning criminal. Updale's Victorian tale hearkens back to E.W. Hornung's "Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman." |
Gotham Central #15Comic Book Review - Jan 10, 2004
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Joker's captured--but the danger to Gotham is far from over. |
Teen Titans #7Comic Book Review - Jan 10, 2004
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A day in the individual lives of the Teen Titans. A Wednesday, to be specific. |
Action Comics #811Comic Book Review - Jan 10, 2004
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Superman's missing, and Metropolis is disintegrating. Meanwhile, subplots abound and there's a new man in town who flies in a cape. |
Hawkman #23Comic Book Review - Jan 10, 2004
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Black Reign continues in what's shaping up to be the kick-ass story of 2004. |
The Simple Life - Episode 6: Just Some Good Ol' BoysA Dose of Reality - Jan 7, 2004
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The girls find out what Arkansas boys are made of, and Albert feels the heat of raising rebellious daughters. |
Saga of Seven Suns: Veiled AlliancesBook Review - Jan 7, 2004
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Kevin J. Anderson's Dune-like saga gets a prequel in this hardcover graphic novel. |
Superman: Secret Identity #1Comic Book Review - Jan 5, 2004
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Kurt Busiek is "keeping it real" in this fresh and original take on the Superman mythos. |
JSA #56Comic Book Review - Jan 4, 2004
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The "Black Reign" begins... |
Detective Comics #790Comic Book Review - Jan 3, 2004
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Newcomer Anderson Gabrych writes up a character study of Batman and his associates on an important anniversary. |
Please Say Please!Book Review - Jan 1, 2004
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A penguin's guide to manners is a charming etiquette instructional aid for young children. |
My Faith In Frankie #1Comic Book Review - Dec 31, 2003
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Frankie has a guardian angel... No, more of a guardian god. Start 2004 with this excellent title! |
Sleeping BeautyBook Review - Dec 31, 2003
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You know the story, but you've never seen it told so well or rendered so beautifully. |
Tales From ShakespeareBook Review - Dec 30, 2003
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A modern rendition of several of the bard's tales makes for a compendium of very readable and very compelling classical literature. |
The TruckerBook Review - Dec 27, 2003
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Wesley's toy big rig becomes full-sized and takes him on an over-the-road adventure. |
What Color Is Your Underwear?Book Review - Dec 27, 2003
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While your kids are laughing at seeing animals caught in their unmentionables, they'll also learn color matching and rhyming skills. |
Capital Offense: The Merchant Prince Volume IIIBook Review - Dec 27, 2003
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Doctor John Dee was born in 1527. He had no idea he'd be fighting for his life against aliens in the year 2101. |
Holiday Eye For The Sci-Fi GuyThe Price to Pay - Dec 23, 2003
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A recommended reading list to while away the holidays for those who enjoy monsters, moonmen and mistletoe. |
Wonder Woman #199Comic Book Review - Dec 21, 2003
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Ares takes on a new aspect, and Wonder Woman returns from Olympus just in time for all hell to break loose. |
Catwoman #26Comic Book Review - Dec 20, 2003
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Catwoman has chased the mob from the East End. The mob wants it back. |
Birds of Prey #62Comic Book Review - Dec 20, 2003
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Black Canary and Shiva are two girls on the town in Hong Kong; meanwhile, Oracle has an information crisis. |
Superman #200Comic Book Review - Dec 20, 2003
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Endings and new beginnings in this issue's tale titled "The Last Superman Story." |
JLA #91Comic Book Review - Dec 20, 2003
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A monkey from space comes to check in on the other monkeys, only to arrive in time for the extinction of the species. |
Teen Titans Go #2Comic Book Review - Dec 20, 2003
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When Beast Boy fools his teammates once too often with pranks, will they come to his rescue when--They Attack From Outer Space!? |
Aldabra or The Tortoise Who Loved ShakespeareBook Review - Dec 18, 2003
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Elisa's grandmother has always been a little odd, but her latest stunt sends Elisa on the adventure of her life. |
The Simple Life - Episodes 4 and 5: My Fair Ladies/Pretty LarcenyA Dose of Reality - Dec 17, 2003
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First the girls serve as honorary co-chairs for the town fair while the whole town's a talking. Then, they get another job, and access to the boss's charge account. |
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingMovie Review - Dec 15, 2003
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Peter Jackson has created a trilogy that maintains its edge-of-your-seat tension from the beginning of the first film through the ending of the third. |
Human Target #5Comic Book Review - Dec 14, 2003
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Christopher Chance has faced down bullets--but can he face down a fastball as he impersonates a Major League Baseball player? |
Outsiders #7Comic Book Review - Dec 14, 2003
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Will the real Metamorpho please stand up? |
Lucifer #45Comic Book Review - Dec 13, 2003
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A standalone tale of a demonic conference. The venue: the soul of a downtrodden man. |
Rose & Thorn #1Comic Book Review - Dec 13, 2003
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Gail Simone resurrects a tepid backup character and turns her into a red-hot frontliner. |
Robin #121Comic Book Review - Dec 9, 2003
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The Teen Wonder gets a new archenemy in the homocidal Johnny Warlock. |
The Simple Life - Episode 3: Would You Like Fries With That?A Dose of Reality - Dec 9, 2003
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Sonic provides service at the speed of sound. But is that fast enough to keep up with our girls? |
JSA #55Comic Book Review - Dec 7, 2003
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The JSA make a Christmas visit to an old, old hero in a warm red suit. |
H-E-R-O #11Comic Book Review - Dec 7, 2003
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Short on text but heavy on storytelling, this self-enclosed tale finds the H-Dial in the hands of Neanderthal Man. |
The Life and Adventures of Santa ClausBook Review - Dec 7, 2003
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L. Frank Baum's classic tale of the Christmas character, in one of the tangential stories of his Oz books. |
Authority / Lobo Christmas SpecialComic Book Review - Dec 4, 2003
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The world's most violent super-team meets the unkillable bastich. |
The Simple Life - Episode 2: The Cows Come HomeA Dose of Reality - Dec 4, 2003
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Time to help bring home the bacon, ladies. But it's not hawgs the girls work with, but cows as they get jobs at a dairy farm. |
The Simple Life - Episode 1: Rurally BlondeA Dose of Reality - Dec 3, 2003
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FOX puts some foxes in the henhouse in this reality series with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie on an Arkansas farm. |
Grim TuesdayBook Review - Dec 1, 2003
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And on the second day... Arthur Penhaligon got no rest at all. Book Two in the Keys to the Kingdom saga. |
The KnightBook Review - Dec 1, 2003
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Gene Wolfe offers up a new idyll for the 21st century in this epic quest from the pen of a master craftsman. |
Formerly Known as the Justice League #6Comic Book Review - Nov 30, 2003
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Manga Khan's giant robots fill the street, the world is threatened with extinction, and G'nort's gotta use the hydrant. |
Detective Comics #789Comic Book Review - Nov 30, 2003
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The conclusion to "The Randori Stone" and introducing: "The Tailor." |
Hawkman #22Comic Book Review - Nov 29, 2003
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Geoff Johns has wrought a savage change in the personality of the Winged Warrior. |
Authority #8Comic Book Review - Nov 29, 2003
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The Church of Transcendence has converted three Authority figures. Can the remaining save the world from a new religion? |
JSA All-Stars #8Comic Book Review - Nov 28, 2003
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Predictable, lackluster, and completely anticlimactic. |
Plastic Man #1Comic Book Review - Nov 28, 2003
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The JLA's most malleable member gets another crack at his own title. |
Math FablesBook Review - Nov 27, 2003
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Lessons that count for ages 3 to 6. |
My LightBook Review - Nov 27, 2003
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Where does electricity come from, really? Molly Bang explains how it can be traced back to the sun. |
Too Loud LilyBook Review - Nov 27, 2003
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Lily does everything LOUD, much to the dismay of her family and friends. But a new teacher might just have a positive outlet for Lily's exuberance. |
The Princess KnightBook Review - Nov 27, 2003
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When Violetta's father, King Wilfred, offers her up as the prize in a tournament, Violetta takes drastic measures to secure her independence. |
The Noisy Way To BedBook Review - Nov 26, 2003
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Cutely narrated and charmingly illustrated, The Noisy Way To Bed will become your child's favorite way to bed. |
The Complete Tolkien CompanionBook Review - Nov 24, 2003
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Don't know Orapher from Orophin? Think Golasgil is something for really bad acne? Then you're in more desperate need of this book than you know. |
JLA #90Comic Book Review - Nov 23, 2003
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Batman and Wonder Woman, sitting in a tree... Enough already! |
Batman #621Comic Book Review - Nov 23, 2003
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A murderous history repeats itself, putting Batman on the trail of a killer of a young boy's parents. |
JLA-Z #3Comic Book Review - Nov 23, 2003
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Martian Manhunter thru Zatanna concludes this 3-part index of characters. |
Catwoman #25Comic Book Review - Nov 23, 2003
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The death of Black Mask leaves the East End as open territory for new mob bosses. |
The Santa Clause 2DVD Review - Nov 20, 2003
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Santa has to find a Mrs. Claus by December 24th, or it's curtains for Christmas! |
Lucifer #44Comic Book Review - Nov 19, 2003
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The "Brothers In Arms" trilogy concludes. |
The Young Man and the SeaBook Review - Nov 19, 2003
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Skiff Beaman battles outrageous odds to fix the family fishing boat and save his father from lethargy. |
For Us, The LivingBook Review - Nov 18, 2003
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An unpublished first novel by Heinlein, polished up and made presentable for waiting fans. |
Kamikaze #2Comic Book Review - Nov 17, 2003
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What is Kamikaze? And why is it so dangerous? |
Ruule: Ganglords of Chinatown #1Comic Book Review - Nov 17, 2003
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A hodgepodge of violence and blood-letting that just might make a name for itself. |
Legion Secret Files 3003Comic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003
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A 38-page encapsulation of a year of Legion issues. |
Human Target #4Comic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003
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With solid writing and artwork, Human Target really hits the mark. |
Birds of Prey #61Comic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003
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Birds of Prey continues to be the book with the greatest characterization and interaction of any title on the market. |
Wonder Woman #198Comic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003
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The countdown to #200 continues as Wonder Woman's troubles on Earth and in Olympus continue to grow. |
Outsiders #6Comic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003
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The Outsiders vs. The Slab: It's nine against 2000. The Slab inmates are horribly outnumbered. |
Danger Girl: Viva Las DangerComic Book Review - Nov 16, 2003
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The girls are back in town! |
Hidden RootsBook Review - Nov 15, 2003
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Hiding in plain sight was the only option to many Indians after Vermont passed a eugenics law in 1932. |
Teen Titans #5Comic Book Review - Nov 14, 2003
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Move over, Impulse--there's a new Kid Flash in town! |
Eloise At The PlazaDVD Review - Nov 14, 2003
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Kay Thompson's irrepressible heroine takes to the screen like a six-year-old hurricane. |
Gotham Central #13Comic Book Review - Nov 11, 2003
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There's a sniper loose in Gotham, and all signs point to Joker. |
Teen Titans Go #1Comic Book Review - Nov 11, 2003
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For Truth, Justice and Pizza, this Cartoon Network series is a lot of fun--if you set your expectations right. |
Thundercats: Hammerhand's Revenge #2Comic Book Review - Nov 10, 2003
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Thundercats, Ho! The retro-toon comics trend continues. |
H-E-R-O #10Comic Book Review - Nov 10, 2003
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ABSOLUTE COSMIC POWER... itty bitty motivations. |
JSA #54Comic Book Review - Nov 9, 2003
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The JLA guest-stars. The crisis? Thanksgiving dinner. |
Fables #19Comic Book Review - Nov 9, 2003
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Hey there Little Red Riding Hood... |
On The Road To Perdition: SanctuaryComic Book Review - Nov 8, 2003
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O'Sullivan and Son are still on the road when the Two Jacks catch up to them. |
Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard PlaceComic Book Review - Nov 6, 2003
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In the middle of a war, Sgt. Rock and Easy Company find themselves in the middle of a murder mystery. |
Detective Comics #788Comic Book Review - Nov 5, 2003
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This latest Batman adventure reads like a list of tired Raymond Chandler metaphors and similes run through a blender. |
JSA All-Stars #7Comic Book Review - Nov 5, 2003
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Michael Chabon's backup tale of the Golden Age Mr. Terrific makes up for a somewhat unsatisfying feature story about the current version of the hero. |
ElfMovie Review - Nov 4, 2003
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Inspired casting and a genuine Christmas feeling help push this family comedy past the very few places where the comedy is a bit thin. |
Hawkman #21Comic Book Review - Nov 4, 2003
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The Headhunter's come to town, and he wants Hawkman's head. |
Superman: Birthright #5Comic Book Review - Nov 4, 2003
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The "Smallvillification" of the Superman universe continues. |
Authority, The #7Comic Book Review - Nov 3, 2003
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The Authority vs. The Church of Transcendence. Any dibs on who wins? |
Y, The Last Man #16Comic Book Review - Nov 3, 2003
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When a troupe of actresses in a world without males discover a lonely male monkey, it inspires a new play. |
Brother BearMovie Review - Nov 2, 2003
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Stunning visuals and a rousing soundtrack make "Brother Bear" a cinematic masterpiece of animation. |
Formerly Known as the Justice League #5Comic Book Review - Nov 2, 2003
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Manga Khan comes a-calling on the Super Buddies with an offer for L-Ron: G'Nort! |
Forest Explorer: A Life-Size Field GuideBook Review - Oct 27, 2003
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Quite possibly the most useful nature guide for younger explorers to be published in years. |
Ruby In Her Own TimeBook Review - Oct 26, 2003
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Ruby was behind in everything--until the day she surpassed everyone. |
Big Bugs!Book Review - Oct 26, 2003
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Watch out--it's a pop-up book with giant bugs in it! |
Star Trek: New Frontier: Gods AboveBook Review - Oct 20, 2003
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The crew of the Excalibur and Trident find themselves up againt the power of gods--and without a hope in Hel. |
Teen Titans #4Comic Book Review - Oct 18, 2003
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Impulse undergoes a change, Wonder Girl gets a gift, and Deathstroke continues hunting Titans. Just a day in the life. |
Good Boy!Movie Review - Oct 12, 2003
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Beyond the one-liners and computer-animation, this old dog doesn't bring moviegoers any new tricks. |
Star Trek Signature Edition: The Q ContinuumBook Review - Oct 12, 2003
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Of all the entities the NCC-1701D has ever encountered, Q is the most powerful. Isn't he? |
Smallville - Season OneDVD Review - Oct 6, 2003
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Look! Up on the DVD shelf! It's a movie! It's a disk! It's... the whole first season of Smallville in a boxed set! |
The Keepers - Book One: A Wizard Named NellBook Review - Oct 4, 2003
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A young princess struggles to overcome prophecy and societal conventions to become the next Imperial Wizard of Eldearth. |
The Sandman: Endless NightsBook Review - Oct 3, 2003
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Seven tales for seven siblings. |
Promethea #27Comic Book Review - Sep 26, 2003
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Promethea vs. Tom Strong. The Meeting of the Millennium! |
Batman #619Comic Book Review - Sep 25, 2003
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The last chapter to what is sure to be remembered as a classic Batman story. |
Neil Gaiman's NeverwhereDVD Review - Sep 21, 2003
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Welcome to London Below. Mind the gap. |
Sandman: Endless Nights SpecialComic Book Review - Sep 18, 2003
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There is a respite in our stormy Sandman-less lives, and this book is it. |
Teen Titans #3Comic Book Review - Sep 16, 2003
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Impulse is shot, and Robin's acting more like Batman every day. This series is a MUST BUY. |
Supreme Power #2Comic Book Review - Sep 16, 2003
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In this MAX revamp, the Squadron Supreme is no joke. |
ThresholdBook Review - Sep 16, 2003
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Sara Douglass delivers an engrossing fantasy tale with a heroic female protagonist |
Sleeping BeautyDVD Review - Sep 14, 2003
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Once upon a dream, Disney released a classic. Today this masterpiece has been restored and is chock full of special features. |
Fables #17Comic Book Review - Sep 13, 2003
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Goldilocks is gunning for Snow White. But then, she's tried that before and failed. Meanwhile, Prince Charming takes a stab at Fabletown politics. |
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol. 2), The #6Comic Book Review - Sep 11, 2003
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It's the last stand against the invading Martians. How much of the League will still survive? |
Gods, Goddesses, and MonstersBook Review - Sep 8, 2003
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Sheila Keenan's reference book leaves no corner of the world uncovered. |
JLA / Avengers #1Comic Book Review - Sep 6, 2003
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The champions of two universes collide in this event that's been a lifetime in the making. |
The Runaway PumpkinBook Review - Sep 6, 2003
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Look out below! The Baxter children have cut loose a giant pumpkin, and it's rolling down the hill at a breakneck pace! |
Alice in Pop-up WonderlandBook Review - Sep 6, 2003
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Lewis Carroll's heroine leaps off the pages thanks to this innovative 3-D art project of Olive The Other Reindeer's J. Otto Siebold. |
Snow BearBook Review - Sep 6, 2003
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This tale of a baby polar bear's first exposure to the world is filled with soft-to-touch pictures. |
The Ravenmaster's SecretBook Review - Sep 2, 2003
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In 18th century England, a young boy finds his loyalties torn between patriotism and friendship. |
Batman #618Comic Book Review - Aug 28, 2003
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"The Game" is the penultimate chapter to the Hush story arc, as Batman begins to put all the clues together. |
Wonder Woman #195Comic Book Review - Aug 23, 2003
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Bestselling novelist Greg Rucka takes over the writing chores with this highly recommended issue. |
InkheartBook Review - Aug 23, 2003
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Ever get dragged into a good book? Ever have the characters get dragged out of one? |
A Fistful Of RainBook Review - Aug 20, 2003
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Rocker Mim Bracca has problems other than her alcoholism when dirty pictures of her start showing up on the Internet, and people start turning up dead. |
Fallen Angel #2Comic Book Review - Aug 15, 2003
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Asian drug dealers and enigmatic rivals take the fore in this lackluster outing from DC. |
1602 #1Comic Book Review - Aug 15, 2003
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The year is 1602. The place is the England of Queen Elizabeth I. Can Neil Gaiman wow readers again with this bizarre take on your favorite Marvel heroes and villains? |
Batgirl: Year One #9Comic Book Review - Aug 15, 2003
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Batgirl's caught--by daddy! Is her career over this soon? |
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds VIBook Review - Aug 13, 2003
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Star Trek editors pick the best of fan-fiction in this anthology that expands the boundaries of the Trek universe. |
The Wolving TimeBook Review - Aug 12, 2003
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In 16th century France, a young shepherd boy from a family of werewolves must hide from those who would destroy him in the name of their morality. |
Bringing Down the HouseDVD Review - Aug 10, 2003
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Stereotypes collide when hip-hop meets hum-drum in this Steve Martin / Queen Latifah comedy. |
Freaky FridayMovie Review - Aug 10, 2003
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan get body-switched in this family-friendly Disney remake. |
Bad Girls #1Comic Book Review - Aug 9, 2003
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Bad Girls is a modern Josie and the Pussycats with bad attitudes and super powers. |
Finding My HatBook Review - Aug 5, 2003
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John Son provides a sometimes funny, often touching, and always insightful look into growing up Korean in 20th century America. |
Life Without HarryEditorial - Aug 4, 2003
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Finished with Harry Potter? Don't know what else should go on the summer reading list? We have some suggestions. |
Batman #617Comic Book Review - Aug 1, 2003
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The Hush mystery deepens... and you'll never believe who shows up at the end of this issue. |
Flash #200Comic Book Review - Aug 1, 2003
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A powerful beginning races this story to it's conclusion before getting muddled in some rather clunky transitions. |
The Last World WarBook Review - Aug 1, 2003
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The military divisions responsible for protecting Earth from the potential of hostile aliens watched the skies diligently. It never occured to them that it would be a ground force invasion. |
Bob Hope: Remembering BobObituary - Jul 29, 2003
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Bob Hope died this week, after putting in 100 years of service to humanity. |
Birds of Prey #57Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2003
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Dinah's in trouble, and Oracle only has one vigilante she can turn to for help: The Huntress. |
Crossovers, The #7Comic Book Review - Jul 24, 2003
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Meet the Crossovers--four genres living under one roof, each keeping their life a secret from the other. Safely kept secrets, meet Eris, goddess of discord. Let the trouble commence. |
Outsiders #2Comic Book Review - Jul 23, 2003
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The monkeys are coming! The monkeys are coming! And they are really ticked off! |
Star Trek Voyager: The Farther ShoreBook Review - Jul 21, 2003
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The crew is home--but the adventures are far from over as Janeway battles to save the lives of her Borg and holographic crewmembers from Starfleet itself. |
Find-a-SaurusBook Review - Jul 20, 2003
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Maybe dinosaurs no longer exist. But Marty thinks that maybe they're just really, really good at hiding... |
Lighthouse: A Story of RemembranceBook Review - Jul 20, 2003
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Robert Munsch returns with a sentimental masterpiece designed to help children deal with death. |
Teen Titans #1Comic Book Review - Jul 18, 2003
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The core characters are back as the Teen Titans, and this new series has every bit of the flavor of the Wolfman/Perez days! |
The League of Extraordinary GentlemenMovie Review - Jul 13, 2003
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The book aside, this movie offers an action packed plot, eye-popping special effects, and a cast of characters that is nothing short of... extraordinary. |
Emma Frost #1Comic Book Review - Jul 11, 2003
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Meet the White Queen when she was merely a pale princess. |
Shutting Out The Sky: Life In The Tenements of New York 1880-1924Book Review - Jul 7, 2003
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Author Deborah Hopkinson provides a compelling and page-turning look at the Big Apple during the height of immigration. |
Cinderella's DressBook Review - Jul 7, 2003
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A time-honored tale told in verse and meter from the perspective of two new characters. |
The League of Extraordinary GentlemenPrimer - Jul 7, 2003
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Sometimes there are a few differences when a book makes it to the big screen. And sometimes, the differences are... extraordinary. |
Detective Comics #784Comic Book Review - Jul 6, 2003
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Batman and the Golden Age Green Lantern. Both Gothamites, about to come head-to-head over an old murder case that's begun repeating. |
Formerly Known as the Justice League #1Comic Book Review - Jul 5, 2003
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The sitcom Justice League is back for a few more "Bwa-hahas"... and the original creative team helms the process. |
Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixBook Review - Jul 4, 2003
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It's Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts, as the young mage finds his rebellious streak and undergoes a change from adventurous adolescent to subversively cool teen. |
Stan Lee: On Green Brutes and Blonde StrippersInterview - Jul 3, 2003
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If you've ever read a comic book in your life (and most likely even if you haven't) you've heard tell of the man who made marvels. A busy guy these days, Stan nevertheless made time to talk with The Trades about Hulk, Stripperella, and a few other things. |
The DivideBook Review - Jun 28, 2003
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There's a world of science that we inhabit, and a world of magic that we consider mythology. Between this world and that one, there is The Divide. |
Flash #199Comic Book Review - Jun 27, 2003
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He's faster. More ruthless. Unafraid. What chance does Flash have against the new Zoom? Answer: None. |
Birds of Prey #56Comic Book Review - Jun 23, 2003
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The talented Gail Simone takes over the writing chores for the Birds in this jumping-in issue filled with great characterizations and an emotionally-packed cliffhanger. |
Star Trek SCE #4: No SurrenderBook Review - Jun 23, 2003
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Four more tales of the crew of the da Vinci as the Starfleet Corps of Engineers tackles ancient computers and political terrorists. |
Outsiders #1Comic Book Review - Jun 20, 2003
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Why wait for crime to happen, when you can take it out with preemptive strikes? That's the premise of this new team book from DC. |
Quiet!Book Review - Jun 14, 2003
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The jungle is a noisy place for a baby lion to try to take a nap. But Papa Lion does his best to silence the racket. |
Alphabet MysteryBook Review - Jun 14, 2003
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Little 'x' has run away! Can the rest of Charley's wooden letters find the missing character and bring him home in time, just when he's needed the most? |
Incredible Hulk #55Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2003
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It's another 25 cent special, perfectly timed to coincide with the theatrical release. But will longtime fans like the changes to the Absorbing Man? |
Fables #14Comic Book Review - Jun 13, 2003
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A tale of mice and men--and one very bad girl--is the kickoff point for the newest story arc of Bill Willingham's critically acclaimed series of bedtime stories for grown-ups. |
Night CatBook Review - Jun 12, 2003
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What parents haven't heard their child declare that she wants to stay up all night instead of going to bed? Margaret Beames's black cat, Oliver, wants to do just that. |
CatwingsBook Review - Jun 9, 2003
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A simple tale of the adventures of four kittens on their own may be charming enough. But give them wings, and you transcend charming and enter the world of Ursula K. Le Guin. |
The Gunslinger (Dark Tower Book I)Book Review - Jun 8, 2003
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By the second page of meeting the gunslinger, I could already hear the strains of oohwee-oohwee-ooo, waah-waah-waah out of "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." It's just slightly fainter in the mind's ear than the constant susurrus of wind blowing over this desert-scape so barren and bizarre that if a monk were to shuffle over a distant dune and proclaim the praises of St. Liebowitz, you'd hardly be surprised. |
The AnimatrixDVD Review - Jun 7, 2003
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If this is your first contact with the definition of anime, you're probably thinking of Pokemon or DragonballZ or, if you're an old-timer like myself, Speed Racer. If that's the case, exposure to this DVD will enlighten you to the many other facets of anime--most of them far more elegant and mature than any children's show you'll have seen. |
Mystic #37Comic Book Review - Jun 6, 2003
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Giselle Villard wanted nothing to do with magic, before being bestowed with more magic than anyone could have hoped for. But can she survive when a new guild master takes the scene, a master with the ability to cut her off from all magic entirely? |
Meridian #36Comic Book Review - Jun 2, 2003
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In this particular issue, we find Sephie, believing her uncle Ilahn to now dead, sailing through the skies toward the island of Nescoan, there to initiate diplomatic relations with Meridian. |
The Hulk (Movie Adaptation)Book Review - Jun 1, 2003
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Peter David novelizes the Ang Lee movie in this modern superhero take on The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. |
HulkPrimer - Jun 1, 2003
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Want to be an expert on the Hulk before seeing the movie? Study a lot of comics. But if you want to be able to fake it, then come on inside. |
Daughter of the WindBook Review - May 31, 2003
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Michael Cadnum claims another piece of history for himself in this period piece. War brides, berserker warriors--Daughter of the Wind is an edge-of-your-seat education in the ancient Nordic lands. |
Peter David: A Hulkcentric (mostly) ConversationInterview - May 27, 2003
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As I sit and type this, it's the 26th of May. A holiday for most Americans. No one is working, everyone wants to just kick back and relax. So, since I'm working on all this Hulk stuff for The Trades, I thought it would be the perfect day to call up and pester Peter David, former Hulk scribe and author of (among many other things) the novelization of the Hulk movie. I didn't even realize until after the conversation that today was Peter and Kathleen's second anniversary. But he spoke with me anyway... |
New Mutants #1Comic Book Review - May 24, 2003
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The New Mutants are older, and there's a new crop of New Mutants. It's a revival of nostalgia, but will Marvel readers support yet another X-Book? |
Legacy #1Comic Book Review - May 24, 2003
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Young Lucian begins a quest to regain the throne of his father; but first he has to unseat the evil Lord Eridan. But Eridan has an army, while Lucian has only himself. |
Bruce AlmightyMovie Review - May 24, 2003
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Jim Carrey finds himself embued with the powers of the Almighty Creator of the universe. God help us all! |
Wolverine #1Comic Book Review - May 23, 2003
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Logan takes a reading vacation in the city. But wherever the Wolverine goes, death always follows, and he soon finds himself in the middle of a young waitress's troubles. |
Fables #13Comic Book Review - May 17, 2003
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The Fables have been found out, and it's up to Bigby Wolf and crew to set things right in this caper before it's all over the front pages. And we find out who else is afraid of the Big Bad Wolf. |
Batgirl: Year One #6Comic Book Review - May 16, 2003
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The Birds of Prey team up for the first time in this retrospective on the Darknight Darling's cape-and-cowl days. |
Incredible Hulk #54Comic Book Review - May 16, 2003
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Part superhero epic, part spy thriller, this issue of Hulk brings the "Dark Mind, Dark Hearts" story to a cataclysmic conclusion and opens up more mysteries to carry the story forward. |
JSA All-Stars #1Comic Book Review - May 12, 2003
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A minor scuffle with the Injustice Society suddenly becomes a major battle with a demon; four JSA'ers are captive, and it's up to the remaining heroes to examine their pasts before coming face to face with the entity known as Legacy. |
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol 2), The #5Comic Book Review - May 8, 2003
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Mina and Allan! Hyde and Griffin! Monsters from Mars and Monsters from Earth! Enter with trepidation, gentle reader--this issue is disturbing in many places. |
Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things #1 - Free Comic Book Day editionComic Book Review - May 7, 2003
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Ted Naifeh has created a spectacularly entertaining world that blends Alice In Wonderland with The Nightmare Before Christmas. The unique art, wonderful black humor and melodrama make this book completely irresistable. |
Incredible Hulk #53Comic Book Review - May 7, 2003
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The inevitable confrontation between the Hulk and the Abomination reaches critical mass this issue, as Bruce Banner learns about Nadia's role in all the spy business. |
Way of the Rat, The #1 - Free Comic Book Day editionComic Book Review - May 6, 2003
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He's a street thief with a talking monkey who steals a magical item and is pursued by a princess. No, he's not Aladdin--he's Boon Sai Hong, the Jade Rat. And he's in deep trouble. |
JLA #80Comic Book Review - May 5, 2003
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The JLA intercede in a standoff between armed government agents and metahuman separatists. It's a super-Waco in the happening if the JLA can't negotiate peace. And if they can't--whose side will they defend? |
New X-Men #140Comic Book Review - May 5, 2003
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When we last left the Xavier Mansion, Jean Grey and Emma Frost had just battled it out over Scott's mental infidelities. Shortly after, Emma's diamond-hard body was found dead and shattered in her quarters, the victim of a diamond-hard bullet that unerringly found its way to the flaw in her structure. |
Nashville Star - Episode 9: FinaleA Dose of Reality - May 4, 2003
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It's a night of surprises as we break away from the standard format--the contest having already been decided--and have a little fun as we get closer to finding out who the new Nashville Star is going to be. |
Batman #614Comic Book Review - May 2, 2003
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Great artwork, some small amount of story advancement, and a major reveal make this issue an odd mix of thrills and disappointments as Batman dukes it out with the Joker in the seventh chapter of the much-talked-about "Hush." |
Nashville Star - Episode 8A Dose of Reality - Apr 26, 2003
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This is it. The penultimate episode. This episode decides who will walk away with the Sony recording contract next week. So how did they do, and which of the four walks away heartbroken? Come in and see. |
Superman #192Comic Book Review - Apr 23, 2003
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It's been a few months since Superman: The 10 Cent Adventure hit the shelves and teased us with images of Cir-El, the "new and improved" Supergirl. Finally, in this issue, she makes a full-fledged appearance, and the long wait to see her is over. I wish I could say that it's been worth the wait, but I can't. |
Mister MondayBook Review - Apr 22, 2003
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Mister Monday is a very gaimanesque book, mixing equal parts of Neverwhere and American Gods with legendary elements from The Once And Future King, The Chronicles of Narnia and various creation myths. The result is a wholly unique entity that stands on its own as Scholastic's next potential cross-generation breakout hit. |
JLA: Age of Wonder #1Comic Book Review - Apr 19, 2003
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This story is yet another twist on changing the when and where of Superman's landing, this time placing the Last Son of Krypton on the scene during the Industrial Revolution in America in a story that is full of alternate histories and lessons in future shock. |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsDVD Review - Apr 19, 2003
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This DVD package is the standard by which others should be measured against--and against which most would fall short. A great movie for the entire family, and activities that will keep the kids and parents occupied for hours on end. It doesn't get much better than this. |
Nashville Star - Episode 7A Dose of Reality - Apr 19, 2003
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From the National Anthem for NASCAR to an extended bus trip on the road to appear on some major country radio stations, our contestants still have the energy to perform to tonight's theme of "#1 Songs." But there are only five, and one of them won't be singing. Place your bets and take your seats folks. |
New X-Men #139Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2003
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Are dirty thoughts equivalent to infidelity? It depends on whether or not your spouse is one of the most powerful telepaths in the world. Scott Summers is about to have that question answered, and someone is going to die. |
Flash #197Comic Book Review - Apr 17, 2003
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Hunter Zolomon is a Keystone City cop with a tragic background. One mistake as an FBI profiler created a tragedy that has haunted him all his life. But that shouldn't be a problem. He ought to be able to undo it. After all, the world is filled with people who time-travel. The local Flash Museum even exhibits a device for such purposes--the Cosmic Treadmill. |
Jennifer GovernmentBook Review - Apr 14, 2003
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Jennifer Government is billed as Catch-22 by way of The Matrix. And while I didn't find anything in there to indicate that the world was a huge computer simulation, I do find the writing is very similar in feel to the Joseph Heller classic. More accurately, Jennifer Government is Wall Street by way of Brazil. It's what Lewis Carroll might have written had he listened too long to the Rush Limbaugh program. |
Incredible Hulk #52Comic Book Review - Apr 14, 2003
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The espionage gets hotter in this issue of Incredible Hulk and we finally get to see what's on that DVD that so many people have been--literally--dying to get their hands on. |
Nashville Star - Episode 6A Dose of Reality - Apr 13, 2003
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America sent Jamey Garner packing, as the Nashville Stars showed us their songwriting abilities. Your humble writer predicted afterward that Brandon Silveira would be taking a bow this week. Was I right? Let's find out as our stars try tonight to sing songs that capture the spirit of America. |
Human Torch #1Comic Book Review - Apr 11, 2003
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The newest of the Marvel Tsunami line (something you'd have to be an insider to know about, since nowhere on the book does it actually identify this title as such) takes us back to the early days of Johnny Storm, the hot-headed member of the Fantastic Four known as the Human Torch. |
Batgirl: Year One #5Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2003
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Cameron Van Cleer, the Killer Moth, is a would-be supervillain on the outs. Seeking to be to criminals what Batman and Robin are to the police, he finds himself a laughable figure, financially destitute and without henchmen. Left on his own devices, Van Cleer would, no doubt, fade away into obscurity. But things are about to heat up in a big way... |
Fables #12Comic Book Review - Apr 10, 2003
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After living in their own private section of New York for hundreds of years, a normal person has glommed onto the fact that the residents of Fabletown are rather long in the tooth (in more ways than one, in Bigby's case.) |
Sentinel #1Comic Book Review - Apr 8, 2003
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Juston Seyfort joins the ranks of Jimmy Sparks, Johnny Sokko and Hogarth Hughes in Marvel's story about a boy and his giant robot. |
Hawkman #14Comic Book Review - Apr 5, 2003
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In Hawkman #7, we saw into a past life of Carter Hall, and witnessed his first meeting with Gentlemen Jim Craddock. Now learn how the two became immortal enemies. |
Max's LogbookBook Review - Apr 5, 2003
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Max's Logbook is a story that is amusing as it is impacting, relating through the fantastic those real-world elements that many kids have to face and deal with every day. Check this one out, and your whole family--no matter how it's structured--will be cheering for Max as he learns how to cope with the changes in his life. |
Nashville Star - Episode 5A Dose of Reality - Apr 5, 2003
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It's original song week as our contestants step out of the realm of covers and karaoke and show us their inner poets. It's one thing to have the voice--it's quite another to have the vision. Let's see how our contestants fare with this new challenge. |
Stuart Goes To SchoolBook Review - Apr 4, 2003
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The first day of school can be a bad day. The first day of school at a new school can be an even worse day. But the first day of school at a new school when you have to wear the clothes your mother put out for you--bright green plaid pants and a blue shirt with little cowboys all over it--is likely to be the very worst day, ever! |
Avengers #65Comic Book Review - Mar 29, 2003
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The danger this issue comes in the form of a red cloud, a mist that seeps down from Mount Rushmore and infects all who come in contact with it with a flesh-eating virus. The source of the contamination is unknown. It could be a terrorist attack, it could be a naturally mutated virus, it could be a space-born pathogen. But whatever it is, it's a danger the Avengers are prepared to face as they march headlong into this red death... |
Batman #613Comic Book Review - Mar 29, 2003
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The tension in Loeb & Lee's masterpiece gets turned up another notch as we reach the halfway point in "Hush." It's a night at the opera with Bruce Wayne and Leslie Thompkins. To complicate things, Leslie has invited a guest: Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, with whom Batman (but not Bruce Wayne) has been developing a romantic relationship. |
X-Men 2 (Movie Adaptation)Book Review - Mar 29, 2003
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The plot of the story is a superhero adventure, but the themes are far weightier than that, and astute readers will be left thinking. During the late eighties and early nineties, the parallels were clearly drawn between the anti-mutant hysteria in X-Men and the real-life issues of racism and assaults on gays. It's a new decade now, and America faces a new problem, but one that still creates the same old "us" and "them" divisions: terrorism. |
Nashville Star - Episode 4A Dose of Reality - Mar 29, 2003
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Last week we lost Kristin Kissling and Tasha Valentine. Afterward, America hit the polls online and through phone lines. And when the dust had settled... |
Amazing Spider-Man #51Comic Book Review - Mar 28, 2003
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I love a good Vegas mobster story from the good old days, and Straczynski delivers in spades, turning a casino mob hit from 1957 into a modern day superhero problem, bridging the past and present with a particular kind of energy that makes one wonder if there might not be a certain hulking figure in Spidey's future. |
Nashville Star - Episode 3A Dose of Reality - Mar 23, 2003
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Last week, the judges voted off Anne Louise Blythe. This week, we see the other twist that differentiates Nashville Star from American Idol: The contestant who received the fewest votes from the viewing public gets the boot right at the beginning of the show. This kind of alternating between the fans and the judges is going to winnow down the field at a fast clip, and throws a whole new dynamic into guessing who's going to stay, and who's going to go. So who is it going to be this week? |
Smallville (ongoing series) #1Comic Book Review - Mar 22, 2003
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An interview with Tom Welling, a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of "Dichotic" and an episode guide to the first part of Season One. Oh yeah, and there's actually a comic story in this comic book as well! |
Slave TradeBook Review - Mar 21, 2003
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Rose Rico is a carefree Latina who lives for parties, drugs, and the opportunity to embarrass her highly politically-placed mother. But the world Rose lives in is one that has been in contact with alien species for some years now. The aliens provide the Earthers with advanced technology, asking very little in return. All they want are some humans now and then to serve as sex slaves. |
Marville #6Comic Book Review - Mar 21, 2003
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The first issue of Marville was, by and large, panned by reviews (this one included.) I've since avoided it, but seeing that the sixth and final issue was on the stands (with a Greg Horn cover that I'm going to have some trouble explaining when reading this book in public), I thought I'd pick it up and see if the train wreck was really and truly over. |
Supergirl #80Comic Book Review - Mar 21, 2003
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This is it. The end. The whiz-bang battle that will have you gripping the pages so tightly you'll leave fingermarks. It's simultaneously the most depressing and melancholy bit of comics literature I've read in a superhero title, a dichotomy that could only be pulled off by a writer of David's caliber. |
Incredible Hulk #51Comic Book Review - Mar 19, 2003
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There is a lot--and I mean, a lot, of stuff going on in this issue of Incredible Hulk. If you skip a single panel, you might miss something important. We know from the previous issue that there are spies after the Hulk, spies who are conscripting the Abomination--formerly known as Agent Emil Blonsky--to do their work for them. Blonsky's inducement is that his beautiful wife, Nadia, has been sleeping with a slim stranger who has just walked in from the desert and calls himself Bruce Banner. |
Nashville Star - Episode 2A Dose of Reality - Mar 17, 2003
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It's more than just the country music equivalent of American Idol. Oh, sure, there's the whole "there can be only one" ending as week by week a contestant gets winnowed from the diminishing pool of hopefuls, each competing for that Sony recording contract that goes to the winner. |
JSA #46Comic Book Review - Mar 17, 2003
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Issue #46 can only be called, for those familiar with professional wrestling lingo, a "slobberknocker." It is page one to page twenty-two fight scene. Characters rush in, characters rush out. (Technically, characters rush in and promptly get their asses handed to them by Mordru and Obsidian--these are two very bad dudes!) Much mayhem and destruction ensue, and a review of the overall plot can be encapsulated in the words "JSA vs. Mordru & Obsidian; to be continued." |
Superman & Batman: Generations III #3Comic Book Review - Mar 17, 2003
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John Byrne remembers a happier time, a Silver Age of comics when stories were imaginary, when the future was sparkling spires, and Batman actually smiled and used words like "chum." |
Marvel Universe: The EndComic Book Review - Mar 16, 2003
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It's the end of everything... again. But is it the end of Jim Starlin trying to vainly recapture the glory that was The Infinity Gauntlet? Probably not. |
Fables #11Comic Book Review - Mar 15, 2003
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Okay boys and girls, what we have here is one of those comic books that's what you call a "try it" story. Which means it's a story that's bound in a single issue, no continuation, no cliffhanger, so... Try it! |
Evanescence, "Fallen"Music Review - Mar 14, 2003
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If you're one of the many people who found themselves repeatedly murmuring "Wake me up inside" after leaving the Daredevil Movie, then--whether you know it or not--you're already addicted to the hard-driving music of the group Evanescence, a band from central Arkansas that landed two songs--"Bring Me To Life" and "My Immortal"--on the superhero's soundtrack album. |
Batgirl: Year One #4Comic Book Review - Mar 13, 2003
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She's trained (she thinks.) She's put together her arsenal (she thinks.) She's ready to take the leap... she thinks. But Batman thinks otherwise, and steps in to cut this would-be vigilante's career as short as possible. |
Nightmare Academy: The Veritas Project, Book 2Book Review - Mar 12, 2003
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A fifteen-year-old runaway, Alvin Rogers, is found wandering the Utah landscape, incoherent, babbling. He's taken to a hospital, where he is incapable of even making the simplest of decisions. "I don't know," is his response to everything. Until his parents come to claim him. That's when he breaks down and mentions the Nightmare Academy. |
The Osbournes: The First SeasonDVD Review - Mar 8, 2003
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The latest product to come out of the Osbourne media-madness is this, the DVD boxed set of the entire first Season. Pop in the first one, and the menu itself is a mini-Osbournes episode (in fact, every menu is worth watching until the repeat loop kicks in.) |
Daredevil #44Comic Book Review - Mar 4, 2003
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Daredevil has gone from a book that was so chronically late as to lose its readership to a book that is so hot that you only think it's late when you look for a new issue a week after the last one. |
Amazing Spider-Man #50Comic Book Review - Mar 4, 2003
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Marital problems. That's what Peter and MaryJane Parker have. Marital problems. Not the kind you scream at each other about, but the kind you try to work out over dinner at a private table, or in a secluded section of a park. But can you discuss them and deal with Doctor Doom at the same time? |
Batman #612Comic Book Review - Mar 3, 2003
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Batman. Superman. They're the world's finest heroes. So why are they at each other's throats? It's Round 2 of the Never Ending Fanboy Battle! |
Supergirl #79Comic Book Review - Mar 3, 2003
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Just when you thought you'd seen the last possible twist on Crisis On Infinite Earths, Peter David tosses you about three new ones. |
The DwellingBook Review - Feb 27, 2003
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362 Belisle. It's probably no coincidence that the street name sounds like 'Belial,' for there's certainly something sinister about the two-story three-bedroom home. Oh, nothing that you would notice right away, of course. It doesn't jump right out and advertise itself as a haunted house a la 1313 Mockingbird Lane. But once you get to know the house, there's definitely something amiss. |
Hermie, A Common CaterpillarDVD Review - Feb 25, 2003
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Hermie's dissatisfaction with himself begins when he first views a butterfly. What follows are Walter Mitty-ish daydreams, hare-brained schemes to make himself special, and touching conversations with God about why he has to be so "ordinary." |
Robin #111Comic Book Review - Feb 22, 2003
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Tim and Stephanie talk about the past, and a "horrifying truth" is revealed about Steph's life growing up as Cluemaster's daughter. Don't believe the hype. |
Swan Song for Birds of PreyThe Price to Pay - Feb 21, 2003
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I've got to hand it to WB. Despite cancelling the show, they didn't leave fans dangling. With the 2-hour season (shouldn't that be "series") finale, the producers gave the show the closure that was needed. |
Incredible Hulk #50Comic Book Review - Feb 18, 2003
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With a feature film scheduled for summer release, there's going to be a huge surge in Hulk readership. You don't want to be hopping on that bandwagon after it's too late, do you? |
Fables #10Comic Book Review - Feb 18, 2003
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The uprising is over. The revolution has been put down. Shere Khan is dead, Goldilocks is on the run, and the last two of the three little pigs are to be tried for their crimes. |
Justice League of America - Wonder Woman: MythosBook Review - Feb 10, 2003
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When Wonder Woman finds an island where the population is all male, she has no idea that her rescue mission is about to encounter an unexpected hitch. That hitch is Ares, God of War, and she'll need her friends in the JLA to combat her Olympian enemy. |
Batman #611Comic Book Review - Feb 3, 2003
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We're four chapters into the 12-part "Hush" storyline, and we still don't quite know what's going on. Does this chapter clear things up? Nope. But it's a fun ride, nonetheless. |
Firewing by Kenneth OppelBook Review - Jan 16, 2003
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"I'd always promised myself I would never write a talking animal story," says Oppel. "I thought there was something absurd about furry woodland creatures in Edwardian clothing, drinking tea and eating scones. But I made an exception for bats because they just seemed such unlikely heroes, thought by most to be ugly, repellent creatures." |
Captain Nemo: The Fantastic History of a Dark GeniusBook Review - Jan 5, 2003
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Yes, we know that Nemo was a fictional character of Verne's. But... what if he weren't? What if he really did helm the Nautilus and take her 20,000 leagues under the sea, and a score of other adventures? |
JLA #76Comic Book Review - Dec 30, 2002
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The very first thing that needs to be done to save (yes, SAVE) the JLA (and by this I mean the comic, not the team) is to dump the current creative team, and quickly. |
Hellblazer Special: Lady Constantine #1Comic Book Review - Dec 26, 2002
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Constantine, when written well, is perhaps one of the most intriguing characters in comics, and no less so when the Constantine is not John, but his great great great aunt, Johanna. |
Batgirl: Year One #1Comic Book Review - Dec 23, 2002
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What can I say? I've always had a soft spot for the fiery-haired Darknight Darling. So when I saw that there was going to be a multi-part exploration of her first year in the costume, you can count on me being there for the whole trip. |
Birds of Prey #50Comic Book Review - Dec 23, 2002
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This issue breaks with tradition in that it is an anniversary issue yet makes no attempt at any grand, earth-shattering adventure (either kicking off or wrapping up), and it is the usual, standard-sized issue. |
t.A.T.u., "200 KM/H In The Wrong Lane"Music Review - Dec 18, 2002
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They're the pop duo known as t.A.T.u. and their current single, All The Things She Said is getting more airplay every day. But is it the music, or the marketing? Before the CD was even released, the girls were stirring up controversy with their music video. |
Aquaman #1Comic Book Review - Dec 16, 2002
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Rick Veitch has a difficult task: writing Aquaman in such a way that fans won't constantly be thinking in the back of their minds, "Meanwhile, back in the Hall of Justice..." After all, Aquaman has long been useful only in emergencies where there are fish nearby. |
Darkness FallsBook Review - Dec 6, 2002
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Her husband was taken by the sea. Her beauty was taken by fire. Her life was taken by a town instilled with fear. Now it's her turn... |
Star Trek: NemesisBook Review - Dec 4, 2002
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Reviewing a book several days before the release of the movie it adapts is a difficult task. In fact, without spoiling the plot, it's damned near impossible. So let that serve as your official warning--Here Be Spoilers! Proceed at your own risk. |
New X-Men #134Comic Book Review - Dec 3, 2002
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For years, the Xavier Institute has been the secret home to mutants, a sanctuary from the humanity that would destroy them and a training ground to teach them to use their powers for the benefit of the planet. Things are changing. |
Two Plays For VoicesBook Review - Nov 29, 2002
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The radio play is almost a lost art, barely remembered through cassette tape collections of The Shadow or The Life of Reilly sold at Cracker Barrel's or interstate truck stops. Two Plays For Voices will, unfortunately, not resurrect the art. But it's a damned good start. |
Star Trek: Voyager: The Nanotech WarBook Review - Nov 13, 2002
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It's a First Contact situation. The Voyager needs repairs, and there's one thing a society dependent on nanotechnology wants: Seven of Nine! |
Tori Amos, "Scarlet's Walk"Music Review - Nov 11, 2002
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Scarlet's Walk is a melodious compendium of songs that could only have come from the slightly skewed vision of Tori Amos. Pick it up today and look through a different pair of somewhat mismatched eyes at the landscape we call America. |
Jamming with Aleksandar ZografComic Book Review - Nov 5, 2002
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Charles Alverson! Jim Woodring! Robert Crumb! Serbian dream-cartoonist Aleksandar Zograf teams with the best of the independent artists in this special anthology issue. |
Tomb Raider #25Comic Book Review - Nov 5, 2002
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She's bold! She's beautiful! And she's definitely a force to be reckoned with. But can she hold her own when battling forces even too much for the mystical Witchblade? |
Enterprise: ShockwaveBook Review - Oct 29, 2002
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A visit to a mining colony goes horribly wrong, and the ensuing catastrophe could spell the end of Starfleet's exploration before it could even begin. Was it a flaw with the shuttlepod? Or was it a battle in the ongoing mysterious temporal cold war? |
Smallville: The ComicComic Book Review - Oct 28, 2002
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If you had asked a non-comic book geek where Smallville was two years ago, you may have perplexed a number of people who didn't recognize it as the fictional Kansas town where Clark Kent grew up. Now everyone knows where Smallville is: It's on the WB! |
Supergirl #75Comic Book Review - Oct 26, 2002
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The year was 1959, and Kara Zor-El stepped out of her rocketship and into the hearts of Super-fans everywhere. Is history getting ready to repeat itself? |
Batman #608Comic Book Review - Oct 26, 2002
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Every once in a while, a book gets assigned a dream team of creators. Consider this your wake-up call--Batman's just got one, in the form of Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee! |
Each A WorldThe Price to Pay - Oct 21, 2002
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They�re the stories our minds tell us when we�re asleep--fragments of unresolved minutiae melded with hopes, wishes, anxieties, pressures, and desires, strung together into what seems, at the moment, to be a cohesive reality. Alexander Pope called them "fables of the sky." |
Detective Comics #775Comic Book Review - Oct 8, 2002
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It's Greg Rucka's swan-song (or bat song) as he wraps up his final issue on a fantastic run of Batman stories that have focused more on the human, detective side of the masked manhunter than on being a superhero. |
Uncanny X-Men #414Comic Book Review - Oct 7, 2002
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Look at this gorgeous cover by Steve Uy. It's so vibrant, so manga-esque. Unfortunately, it's the best part of this woefully plotted and hastily drawn issue of Uncanny X-Men. |
Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror #8Comic Book Review - Oct 1, 2002
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It's that most wonderful time of the year again: Halloween! A time when girls can be ghouls, boys can get boils, and American's favorite dysfunctional animated family presents their traditional Halloween episode! |
The Men Before SupermanPrimer - Sep 25, 2002
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You all know the story about how two idealistic teenagers in the 1930s created a science fiction hero that spawned an industry. Jerry and Joe, in a flash of brilliance, gave the world Superman. Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. He was a hero the likes of which the world had never seen before. Or was he? |
Batman: Gotham Knights #33Comic Book Review - Sep 24, 2002
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For a while now, Bane has been on a mission: to destroy all Lazarus Pits and remove the source of power for Ras Al Ghul. He's down to just one, but he needs Batman's help in finding it. |
Battle of the Planets #3Comic Book Review - Sep 23, 2002
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G-FORCE! The teen team supreme from my Japanimation childhood are back in comic book form, with more complex storytelling style and no 7-Zark-7. |
Marville #1Comic Book Review - Sep 20, 2002
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How cool is the new Marville? It's a book full of lame and mean-spirited jabs at their leading competitor, that ought to make retailiers glad that Marvel has reinstated its book return policy. |
Planetary/JLA: Terra OccultaComic Book Review - Sep 19, 2002
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Fans of Ellis's acclaimed The Authority will be sure to flock to this book, but if they're looking for the same brand of high adventure that they're used to, I'm afraid they're going to be disappointed. Which is too bad, because the concept really was a good one, that, perhaps drawn out over a mini-series instead of a one-shot, really could have been something worthwhile. |
All I Ever Needed to Know, I Learned From Comic BooksThe Price to Pay - Sep 18, 2002
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I sat down the other day and began the process of sorting and rummaging through the comics I've amassed over my many years. |
Green Lantern #154Comic Book Review - Sep 16, 2002
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Green Lantern #154 departs from the usual high-flying sci-fi adventures to focus on real world problems. Hate crimes are in the spotlight when Green Lantern's friend, Terry, is beaten and near-death for being gay. |
The World In ShadowBook Review - Sep 12, 2002
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Theodore Beale gives the spiritual a physical presence in his teen series, Eternal Warriors. The demons are real. The angels are real. And the world is real as well. |
Hawkman #7Comic Book Review - Sep 10, 2002
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One of the many treats of James Robinson's run on Starman was the 'Times Past' storylines. Now Robinson works his magic on another of DC's forgotten heroes, Hawkman. |
Justice League Adventures #11Comic Book Review - Sep 9, 2002
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In the official DC Universe, the World Trade Center and Pentagon disasters of September 11, 2001, have been purposefully ignored. But there's no mistaking the message the creative team sends in this special issue about dealing with the past and moving on toward the future. |
JLA #70Comic Book Review - Sep 5, 2002
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"The Obsidian Age: The Hunt For Aquaman" continues as our heroes find themselves stranded in ancient Atlantis, where they face off against super beings with powers to match their own. |
Amazing Spider-Man #44Comic Book Review - Sep 4, 2002
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If your wife leaves you because you spend all your free time fighting supervillains, the last thing you need during an attempted reconciliation is a downtown disturbance by Doctor Octopus. Spider-Man has that very problem -- doubled! |
Ultimates #6Comic Book Review - Sep 3, 2002
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The Ultimates has become far and away my favorite of the Marvel Ultimate lineup... and it's hard to say why. The characters are flawed to the point of being almost non-heroic, and the story often jumps about without a whole lot happening between the front page and the last. |
Fantastic Four #60Comic Book Review - Sep 2, 2002
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What do you do when you're the greatest super-hero team around when your licensing revenues and Q-ratings begin to slip? And why should you even care if you're an altruistic agency? The Fantastic Four face the problem in the nine-cent Fantastic Four #60. |
�...And Death Be All That We Can Rightly Depend On.�Editorial - Aug 28, 2002
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It can't be you! You're... you're DEAD! |
The Superhero Fetish, Part 2 of 2The Price to Pay - Aug 26, 2002
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Dan O�Brian does the superheroine fetish one better. His site, SuperHeroineCentral.com, uses original characters, created by O�Brian and drawn by artists with no shortage of talent in the super-anatomy department. But there�s an added feature to this site. |
Fables #4Comic Book Review - Aug 24, 2002
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Once upon a time... in Manhattan. |
The Woad To Wuin: Sir Apropos of Nothing, Book TwoBook Review - Aug 21, 2002
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He's a rogue, a scoundrel, a rotter, and an all-around not-nice person. And he's the hero of the book! |
The Superhero Fetish, Part 1 of 2The Price to Pay - Aug 20, 2002
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Have you done it? Entertained impure thoughts about your favorite super character? |
CoralineBook Review - Aug 19, 2002
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Like Lucy and Edmund entering C.S. Lewis's Narnia through the wardrobe, like Lewis Carroll's Alice crawling through the parlour looking-glass, Coraline opens a door that should rightfully go no place at all and discovers a path to... ...elsewhere. |
Peter David: An Apropos ConversationInterview - Aug 14, 2002
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Peter David is, quite possibly, the hardest working writer in comics today, producing such books as Dark Horse's hit Spyboy, Claypool Comics Soulsearchers & Company, and DC's Young Justice and Supergirl. Toss in the occasional Star Trek prose novel and his latest tome, Sir Apropos Of Nothing, and one wonders when the man sleeps. I was fortunate to steal some of Peter's writing time for a lengthy telephone conversation. |
David vs. Goliath, Round 2: WildStar vs. the Wild StarsThe Price to Pay - Aug 12, 2002
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You can't take on the big boys in court and win, right? Wrong! Read on about Michael Tierney's fight for a trademark, and learn why you won't see any issues of WildStar in the near future. (Special guest appearance by Bob Ingersoll.) |
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol. 2), The #1Comic Book Review - Aug 7, 2002
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Fully three-quarters of the fun in reading an issue of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen lies in spotting the Victorian elements you can recognize and researching the ones you cannot. |
Mort Walker: Fifty Years of Beetle BaileyInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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In 1938, while comic books were just entering the Golden Age, Mort Walker staked his claim on the newspaper comic strip pages. He was 14 years old. The most notable of Mort�s creations is undoubtedly Beetle Bailey, which celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. |
Boaz Yakin: Remarkable WorldsInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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He's the writer of such screenplays as Fresh and Price Above Rubies, and is the director of the current hit film Remember The Titans. His latest project: Would you believe: a comic book? I phoned Boaz to talk about his latest venture through Paradox Press, The Remarkable Worlds Of Phineas B. Fuddle, and some of his projects to look for in the future. |
Joe Kelly: More Powerful Than A Steaming LocomotiveInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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Joe Kelly is a graduate of the �Stanhattan Project,� a Marvel-sponsored writing seminar that gave him the edge he needed to claw his way from such titles as Fantastic Four 2099 and What If, to books like Daredevil, X-Men, Deadpool, and now, the cr�me-de-la-cr�me of the superhero genre, Action Comics. |
Joe Casey: Able To Leap Tall Buildings In A Single BoundInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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At the House of Ideas, he�s the new captain of the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, at DC, he�s one of the fab four charting the course for the Superman. Handling two high-profile books like that makes Joe Casey busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest. |
Jeph Loeb: Look! Up In The Sky!Interview - Jan 1, 2002
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This week, we �speak� with Superman scribe Jeph Loeb, via the wonderful communication instrument which is email. Jeph has worked on a number of movies and television shows, and gives us some clues as to some current and future live action and animation projects he�s working on (one about a particular vampire slayer in Sunnydale ought to get some of you salivating)! And, of course, there�s that comic book he writes about whatsisname, the fellow in the blue tights over in Metropolis. |
Scott Adams: A Phone Conversation From My Cubicle With Dilbert's Creator.Interview - Jan 1, 2002
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Dilbert kind of solidified while I was working at Crocker Bank in San Francisco in the mid-80s. I would always be sitting around doodling, because I was bored out of my mind most of the time I was there. He just became the character I doodled the most. He was kind of loosely based on a co-worker, at least physically, and I would draw him on my blackboard in my cubicle. Sometimes when I had to do presentations about the budget, I would include him in the presentation to liven it up a little bit. |
Tom Tomorrow: The Politics of PenguinsInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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Maybe you�ve passed through an airport, a nightclub, or a really good bookstore and picked up one of those free newspapers--the kind that promote the local club scenes, the alternative literary markets, the 1-900 numbers. If you have, then the odds are good that you�ve seen Tom Tomorrow�s satirical comic, This Modern World, starring Sparky, the ultra-hip penguin. |
Jim Balent: Drawing His BladeInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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After a marathon run of 77 issues, Jim Balent takes a bow from Catwoman. His new series, Tarot, Witch of the Black Rose, published through his own company, Broadsword Comics, will debut in early spring. I called Jim at his studio to get the scoop about his departure and his plans, and made some interesting discoveries along the way about his karate skills and his relationship with practicing witches. |
Mark Schultz: Faster Than A Speeding BulletInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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Mark Schultz earned his comic book chops in the highly competitive ring of self-publishing, putting out Xenozoic Tales (aka Cadillacs & Dinosaurs) for Kitchen Sink before graduating to such mainstream hits as Aliens and Terminator at Dark Horse. Now he�s got his hands on the hottest, strongest, and most high-profile bit a comics professional can hope to work with: Superman! |
Greg Rucka: A Good Enough Man For Any WorldInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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He's killed one person, crippled a second, and forced a third into retirement (after shooting him in the back three times!) With that kind of a track record, how do people feel about him? They love him! |
Gareb Shamus: The Man Behind The CurtainInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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Once upon a time, there was a man with a simple idea: Create a magazine for fans of comic books to tell them who's who, what's what, and where's where. From such beginnings has grown a magazine and entertainment empire that has branched out into toys, role-playing games, conventions, and Internet media. He's even fulfilling the dream of publishing his own comic books under the imprint of Black Bull. |
Scott McCloud: A Deeper UnderstandingInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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Scott McCloud is the creator of Zot! and the author of the incredibly informative book, Understanding Comics, a sine qua non for anybody interested in getting into the field, or for someone who just wants to learn what makes the medium so dynamic. |
Frank Cho: Taking LibertiesInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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Liberty Meadows is a comic strip populated by funny animals, funny men and a hyper-realistically drawn beautiful woman. It's twisted, demented, irreverent and downright funny. What kind of a mind could conceive and construct such a maelstrom of humor? We talked to creator Frank Cho to find out. |
Budd Root: Rooting Around the Basement with CavewomanInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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He's the creative force behind Basement Comic's flagship title, Cavewoman. But who is Budd Root, really? While investigating another story (stay tuned, folks), I had the opportunity to speak with Budd about comics, Cavewoman, and... the Marine Corps? |
Dan DeCarlo: Archie, Josie and DanInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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Dan isn't with us any longer. Sadly, he passed on, too short a time after this phone conversation. But I learned more about the golden age of comics from Dan than I ever did from any book or magazine article. |
Neil Gaiman: American God (By Way Of Britain)Interview - Jan 1, 2002
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An introduction of sorts will go here, for which I am completely and utterly far too immersed in Gaiman-speak to get into right now, for fear I'll present the whole thing up as some sort of unintentional parody. Suffice it to say, I'll give it the short introduction, something a bit longer than "Ladies and Gentlemen: Winston Churchill." |
Stuart Moulthrop on Watchmen: The Professor is Still Watching The DetectivesInterview - Jan 1, 2002
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For the last several years, Professor Moulthrop has been hosting a hypertext website dedicated to the deconstruction, excavation, interpretation and reinterpretation of the subtext and symbolism found in Alan Moore�s Watchmen. His site, Watching The Detectives, is rife with essays, reader contributions, and other notations linking common threads throughout the story, and with the popular culture of the real world. |
Stan Sakai: Down the Rabbit Hole with Usagi YojimboInterview - Apr 5, 2001
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Creator Stan Sakai on the history of the samurai rabbit. |
Mark Alessi of Crossgen: Running Comics Like A BusinessInterview - Jan 1, 2001
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After having a conversation with Mark Alessi, it's not uncommon to come away feeling as though you've just attended a Tony Robbins' seminar. Throughout the halls of CrossGen Comics, everyone--from the receptionist through the top management--exudes a confidence and enthusiasm generally seen in small town crowds after a tent revival or traveling medicine show. |
Mickey, Mort, and a Plane Crazy Museum MessEditorial - Jul 22, 2000
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The International Museum of Cartoon Art is in a financial crisis, and the banks is looking to claim the very first drawings of Mickey Mouse as collateral. |
Small Press, BIG FrustrationsThe Price to Pay - Jun 29, 2000
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When Pat Quinn felt he was treated unfairly by Avatar Press, he took the battle online. Soon other artists joined in... |
Karen Berger: Reeling With VertigoInterview - Mar 23, 2000
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The-Trades converses with the Vertigo editor about current projects and what we can expect in the near future from the imprint. |
Bob Ingersoll: Taking the Stand For ComicsInterview - Feb 9, 2000
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Bob Ingersoll is the writer of the weekly column The Law is a Ass, applying real law to comic book situations. |
Dave Campiti: Looking Through the Glass HouseInterview - Feb 9, 2000
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In which we share a candid chat with the head honcho of Glass House Graphics. |
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