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A Very Sunny Christmas
By Lucas Ackley on December 1, 2009 in Movies Reviews
“A Very Sunny Christmas” might be the best Christmas movie purchase this year. The usual humor is there, but since it’s on DVD, they’re able to use profanity and nudity. There’s singing, snow, drinking, and throwing rocks at trains; everything you love about Christmas.
It follows many Christmas traditions including A Christmas Carol, Rankin-Bass, and Danny DeVito looking like he’s being born completely naked and sweaty. Honestly, can you expect anything else from Danny DeVito?
Dee and Dennis start out by wanting to show Frank how terrible he’s been to them and plan to ruin his Christmas and change his life forever by “Christmas Caroling his ass.” They’re tired of his “fake outs” and try to force him into becoming a better person. It backfires completely as always and you see someone new fake them out.
While they do that, Mac and Charlie spend the day reliving childhood traditions, only to discover how screwed up they really were.
Mac’s parents were thieves of course and Charlie’s mom was a prostitute with random Santas. It was blurry because of his habit of sniffing glue so he pretends it didn’t happen. It comes back to him at the mall when he attacks Santa.
It’s a higher budget, double the length, and worth every penny. There isn’t a better choice when you’re choosing your holiday movie. The best thing about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is you don’t have to really know the whole gang to watch this movie; you can start watching the show at any time. Once you see one episode, you’ll be addicted for life.
Out Today on DVD and Blu-ray 12/01/2009
By Bryan Young on December 1, 2009 in Movies NewsIt’s a light week this time around, but perhaps the best film coming to DVD or Blu-ray is the new Criterion Blu-ray release of the Maysles Brother’s Gimme Shelter. This is perhaps one of the most fascinating documentaries ever put together and one of the most interesting to watch. Since it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t mention it, George Lucas was a cameraman for this movie. I’m quite excited to see that guy get shanked at Altamont in hi-def. What about you?
Next on the list is the Blu-ray release of the Zorro movies starring Antonio Banderas. Sure, they aren’t the Guy Williams Zorro (which I’m still enjoying the hell out of), but it sure scratched my Zorro itch at the time of their release. (In fact, I remember being quite excited to see the first film because it came out prior to The Phantom Menace and I was keen to see the work of Nick Gillard, who served as a fight choreographer from both films. I was pleasantly surprised on both counts.)
Next on the list is Frank Darabont’s rendition of Stephen King’s The Green Mile on Blu-ray. As you all know, Frank Darabont is working on The Walking Dead TV series, so we should support him in any way we can. (And let me go three for three in connecting all of my picks with George Lucas, Darabont wrote an unused (but excellent) draft of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.)
And though this has nothing to do with George Lucas, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is coming out on Blu-ray. I really don’t like Guy Ritchie, but I think this is the only film of his so far that is watchable. I hope Sherlock Holmes changes that. Snatch also comes out, but like I said, I don’t find it watchable.
Tee Time: REVIEW: Night at the Museum: BOTS DVD Edition!
By Jason Young on November 30, 2009 in Movies ReviewsHello robots, we’re here at another edition of Tee Time with Dr.Cyborg. In which I take a few minutes of time to talk to you about something that mildly interests me, while I play the greatest game ever conceived, Golf! Accompanied by my trusty caddie Slugtron, this time we’ll be talking about the new DVD and Blu-ray release of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. So pour yourselves a swift kick in the nuts, ( 1 part goldschlager, 1 part jager, 1 part sambuca, 1 part vodka, serve over ice.) and let’s go Golfing!
Doctor Cyborg gets all the ladies! -Slugtron
I watched the first Night at the Museum, and found it to be an acceptable, fun movie. So I went in thinking if this sequel was bad, but fun to watch, I would consider it a good sequel. It basically did this to the letter, but it wouldn’t hurt if you don’t mind drinking around your kids to watch it with a good swift kick in the nuts. (Ingredients listed above.)
Practice swing, mark it a nine.
Doctor Cyborg is great! –Slugtron
Thanks, Slugtron!
The movie begins with Ben Stiller’s character moving on in his career to be a successful infomercial sales men. Stopping by the museum, and finding that they are shipping all the exhibits into deep storage under the Smithsonian (The biggest museum in the world.) The stone that brings the museum to life at night is obviously brought to storage as well.
Of course it would have been a hole in one if it didn’t hit the tree. No. I’m not going to shoot it again, just put down two and we’ll move to the next hole.
Doctor Cyborg *-%@^* Bzzzzzt! you coward, how dare you add a complimentor to my speech circuit! –Slugtron
Geez Slugton, you didn’t have to break it, those things cost a lot of money.
You wanna know somthing else, Doctor Cyborg sucks at golf! –Slugtron
Now you’re going too far, I made you!
You couldn’t make a turkey sandwich you putz! –Slugtron
Well anyway, back to Night at the Museum. I’m not even going to begin to break this movie down as a grown robot analyzing a movie. This movie is for children, and at best is going to keep your attention for a while, and maybe make you laugh a few times. Basically what I ask myself when buying a children’s movie is; Will this movie bother me if it’s played on a continuous loop for the next month if my children like it? The cameo rolls by, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest, and none other than George Foreman himself, certainly help the movie along. But aside from it being partially entertaining for brains, it’s also a great children’s movie.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is being released into three different sets, The first being the single disk DVD. On Amazon for $9.99 If you don’t own a Blu-ray player, this is a good deal. Even with just one disk it is loaded with special features.
The Blu-ray release is a tremendous bargain right now as well, because it comes with the DVD version as well, and is being sold on Amazon for a measly $18.99 With every bonus you can imagine. Including, commentaries, gag reels, and a digital copy.
And finally Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (Two-Disc Monkey Mischief Pack) For $22.99 which doesn’t contain the Blu-ray, and therefore in my opinion is the worst bargain, unless you’re looking to buy it as a gift for a little kid that really likes monkeys. Because that is what the second disk is all about. (DVD-rom features for monkey games etc.)
Overall I don’t want to give this a number, I would much rather give it some words. So I’m giving it a gravy out of a possible philosophers stone.
See you again Next time, might be a while because I’m in the middle of dating multiple fine robot girls, all of them happen to be really sexy.
Doctor Cyborg’s only date is a bottle of liquid wrench! –Slugtron
GUEST REVIEW: Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut! Blu-ray
By Jason Young on November 29, 2009 in Comics Movies ReviewsHELLO all you BIG, FABULOUS, SHINY ROBOTS! Flaming Gynoid here again! So, Sundays are my typical days to just hang out, and do me some “Men Watching”!! You know the kind I’m speaking of; where you sit and just watch all the beautiful men walk by, admire their faces, bodies, clothes, etc. The point I’m trying to make is I did some “Men Watching” today, BUT–not the usual kind, instead, I decided to do my man watching at home. Yes you silly Robots, I watched the Blu-ray version of Watchmen the Ultimate Cut.
Oh, where do I begin? First, watching Blu-Ray is the way all movies should be seen, and on a big, delicious BIG screen TV to boot. Now if you’re anything like me, you have at least 3 different versions of the movie, mostly because they love to release different versions every 5 months or so. Damn those studios, and damn me for falling for it! The actual movie in this specific set is a combination of Watchmen Directors Cut, and The Black Freighter (T.B.F.), the animated movie that is intertwined within the actual movie, trying to replicate the graphic novel. My personal opinion is that I prefer the two movies to stand on their own, but for diehard fans, the Ultimate Cut might be right for you.
Now, I know that a lot of diehards were disappointed by the movie as a whole…but stand back and cut Zack some slack, you PICKY Bitches. Visually the movie was spectacular. The cast was perfect. Yes, perfect…I didn’t stutter. Most everyone hated Malin Akerman as Laurie Jupiter/ Silk Spectre II, but watching her on screen in that tight black & yellow latex suit, I was salivating, and that’s coming from the Flaming Gynoid! Who knows, maybe it’s because I wanted a suit like that of my own, or maybe it was because she was so damn lucky and won herself a trophy like Dr. Manhattan(Crudup). HELLO! I don’t even know where to begin with Dr. M. First, let’s all take a moment to thank ZACK, for allowing the true, let’s say, “nature” of Dr. M to grace itself on screen for at least 50% of Dr.M’s screen time. Hot Flashes for a moment! Could you please do the best of Dr. M DVD next?
Okay boys, enough about me and my own selfish desires…let’s get back to the movie and its juicy details…..
‘The Ever so fabulous, delicious, Ultimate Cut’:
The running time of this version with T.B.F is over three and a half FABULOUS hours & fills in the missing pieces from the graphic novel along with a few other small live-action scenes, that weren’t in the Director’s Cut.
‘T.B.F’ is a grim, icky, and dark tale that parallels the lives of different Watchmen, particularly Veidt’s and Rorschach’s, & their compulsion to fight evil everywhere they think they find it. The simple animation and voice of Gerald Butler (seen below, you might remember his abs from 300), brings this intriguing and, I assume, fan-favorite aspect of the story to life.
‘Watchmen’ is a post-modern tale about costumed vigilantes with complicated and true-to-life psychological profiles and a man with god-like earth-shaking powers, and lets not forget his god like tool he was blessed with. HELLO!!! Many of you out there said it was near impossible to film. Some tried, and many failed before they even began. It’s probably a blessing it took this long to make the movie. I think waiting that long helped so they could find the perfect guy to direct, & Zack Snyder was the right man for the job …that’s what I said, and I’m Not Taking it back.
IN my own humble, yet wise opinion, the film is uncompromising and noncommercial. It’s the ‘Watchmen’ movie we’ve always wanted, but never thought we’d get. I crave ‘Watchmen: the Ultimate Cut’. I’m thrilled I bought it. Although I’m not happy about the price I paid for it. I bought my copy at Best Buy for a heavy tag of $50.00. If you’re patient, and don’t mind the delivery wait time, our wonderful friends at Amazon can give it to you for at least $20.00 less, on (Blu-Ray)
Enjoy, my silly, robotic friends.
Editor’s note: If you haven’t got the original graphic novel you are really missing out, it is amazing Watchmen the Graphic novel for $9.99 on Amazon.
Big Shiny Robot!s Holiday Gift Guide!
By big-shiny-robot on November 26, 2009 in Books Collectibles Comics Movies News Video GamesJust because we’re robots doesn’t mean that we don’t like to receive gifts for the holidays. And since we’re all geeks, we thought it would be great to put together a list of things you could get the other geeks in your life. The lists of the editors, Swank-Mo-tron and Kill-tacular-tron, were included in IN Magazine’s issue featuring gift guides from prominent Utah Celebrities, which we apparently are.
We asked all of our robots to participate and here is what we came up with:
Swank-mo-tron
- Jawa Yard Gnome: It’s twice as cool to have a garden with a Jawa as its steward.
- A Replica of The Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda: The road is dangerous, take this!
- Clone Wars Season 1 on DVD and Blu-ray A lot of people bag on what the Star Wars universe has been like for the last 10 years, but this show is proving that Star Wars is better than ever.
- Pirate Club Vol. 1: Written and drawn entirely by Big Shiny Robot!s (mainly Budgetron), this is the perfect graphic novel selection to pass off for Christmas.
- Lots and Lots of DVDs. Check out my weekly DVD columns, I pick out the best movies every week for purchase.
Kill-tacular-tron

- Ghostbusters Minimates: Who doesn’t want some pint sized boys in grey? Plenty of great variants to track down and clutter their cubicle with.
- #include <beer.h>: For the coding geek in your life. Even if you don’t get it, they will.
- ThinkGeek Halo Warthog: Time to wreak havoc and terrorize your pets. Steer clear of plasma grenades, Spartans.
- NES USB Controller: Play all those ROMS cluttering up your hard drive in style. Now you’re playing with power.
- 6 or 12 inch Ghostbusters Figures: Seriously the coolest Ghostbusters collectible to come out in a long while. The 12 inch comes with working trap and lights. Heat ’em up!
Proletariatron

- The Star Trek Bottle Opener: Nerdy but Boozy. And very well designed
- The Kindle DX: Any good geek enjoys reading, why not join it with some tech.
- Bombs Away Shot Glasses: Because they are awesome
- Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit: Going through batteries gets really old really fast. Plug in for a little while and don’t worry about disconnecting mid-zombiepocalypse.
- Retro Duo NES/SNES system: Play all those old games you’ve got hanging around.
- And Just for Swank: A Darth Vader Alarm Clock and The Star Wars Force Trainer.
Zombietron
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- Asterios Polyp: Easily the best graphic novel of the year, David Mazzucchelli’s decade-in-the-making formalist masterpiece about an aging architect trying to rebuild his shambled life is expertly constructed and densely layered, inviting multiple readings to fully appreciate, and, like Watchmen and Jimmy Corrigan before it, raises the bar on which future graphic novels are measured.
- Chronic City: Like a hipster version of Seinfeld, Jonathan Lethem’s new novel is about, well, nothing in particular, really, but rather a free-floating, hilarious look at New York through the eyes of a handful of characters, ranging from a former child sitcom star to an underemployed cultural critic, and what it lacks in likeable characters and plot, it more than makes up for in sharp observation and satirical wit.
- The City & The City: China Mieville’s hard-boiled detective novel set in two cities, which coexist in the same physical location, but are separated only by their citizens’ refusal to perceive the other, is one of the cleverest and most metaphorically rich pieces of speculative fiction of this year, and a near-perfect blend of literary value and pure entertainment.
- Criminal: The Deluxe Edition: Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ modern noir series is arguably the best periodical that Marvel is publishing at the moment, and this new hardcover edition complies the first three loosely-related storylines of down-on-their-luck men and women and the highly readable things they do for sex, money and revenge.
- The Criterion Collection on Blu-ray: Film lovers tend to associate this series of important classic and contemporary films (usually presented with the highest technical quality and equally great supplements) with quality, and so far, every one of their Blu-ray releases has more than lived up to the expectations of cinema aficionados. Amazon currently has most of them on sale (for up to 57% off).
- Death Note Manga Box Set: The manga on which the currently airing anime series is based is crack in comic book form, as the creators take their admittedly absurd concepts, such as the titular notebook, which gives its wielder the power to kill anyone he desires, and weave them into some of the most suspenseful plotlines ever seen in comics. Contains all thirteen volumes in one convenient package.
- Momitsu BDP-899 Region Free Blu-ray DVD Player: The only Blu-ray player that is region-free out of the box, meaning it allows its users the freedom to choose and view Blu-rays and DVDs from anywhere in the world, and not solely based on the region in which they happen to reside (and where a particular film might be completely unavailable, or only offered in an unsatisfactory edition/presentation/transfer). Seriously a must for any lover of foreign cinema.
- However, since a lot of online retailers have recently discontinued the sale of the Momitsu, for reasons on which we can only speculate, another alternative is the expensive, but otherwise incredible OPPO BDP-83, which plays everything from Blu-ray and DVD to DVDA and SACD at the highest possible audio and video quality, and which can be turned region-free with one easy software update.
- The Prisoner: The Complete Series on Blu-ray: The complete collection of the cult British TV series following the adventures of a former secret agent held captive in a highly secured village intent on breaking him and/or driving him insane is a lovingly put-together and stunningly re-mastered testament to the enduring vision of one of the strangest and most unique television shows in history (whose influence is still felt in series like Lost and Twin Peaks), and well worth every penny.
- The Year of the Flood: A Novel: The long-awaited new novel by critical darling Margaret Atwood is a visionary dystopic masterpiece, following a small community of survivors of a global environmental catastrophe, and the most disturbing post-apocalyptic novel since Cormac McCarthy’s The Road.
Brusr-Bot

- Fight Club on Blu-ray: Everyone wanted to join one, most still do, and now you can watch people get smacked around in awesome Blu-Ray clarity, what more needs to be said?
- Amazon $50 Gift Card: Nothing says “I love you” like giving a gift card. Don’t know what to get someone? Are you the type who just returns most of what people give you so you can use all the new big fund to just buy what you REALLY wanted? Gift cards are the way to go, nobody wants to carry cash around anymore, grandma, I’d rather keep it all on plastic.
- The Kindle: Come on, every geek wants the technology that everyone is gushing about, you don’t want to be left in the cold with a serious case of blue balls like you did after prom night. Even with the pricey tag, make your whole family pool in for one mega gift instead of a whole bunch of things you only half wanted.
- Star Wars: Run R2D2 Hoodie: Pointless hoodies are awesome. If it’s a Star Wars reference? Even better.
- Serenity, Vol 1: Those Left Behind: I was late to jump onto the Firefly bandwagon, about 5 years after the show was canceled late. Even though I missed the televised run, I still caught on with DVD releases of the series and the Serenity movie. Every fan of the series would love the books that keep our dreams of being a Space Cowboy alive. Sorry Han Solo, I’m a Browncoat now.
Dr. Cyborg Robot M.D. Attorney At Law- Five

Before going into the list, I’d like to turn the figurative microphone around and ask you a few questions about your potential loved ones. (I say “potential” because a bad Christmas gift can change the tides, like the phase of the moon.)
Question #1: How much do you know about said “receiver”?
Answer: The safe gift. The safest gift of the season this year is the Star Trek 3 disk Blu-ray set. An easy out, because this movie greatly appeals to everyone, men and women alike. Everyone except hardcore Star Trek fans, and we all know that they don’t have friends to buy them gifts.
Question #2: How well do you actually know them?
Answer: The cheap gift, and if that’s what your looking for than this is the best week to look, Amazon is having tons of Black Friday sales, my favorite of which is Space Balls on Blu-ray for $8.99.
Question #3: Are you purchasing with someone with a low attention span?
Answer: The fun but ultimately button smashing video game, The newly released God of War: Collection will do nicely, and when was the last time you were able to buy a new PS3 game for less than forty bucks?
Question #4: Low attention span, but you don’t want them to slip into the pit-fall that is video game? (Not Pit-fall the video game.)
Answer: No problem, Inglourious Basterds (2-Disc Special Edition) [Blu-ray] and/or Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut [Blu-ray]
which would be wise to buy fast, because it’s nearly half off.
Question #5: Do you actually love the person?
Answer: If so, the answer is clear, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.
Out Today on DVD and Blu-ray 11/24/2009
By Bryan Young on November 24, 2009 in Movies News
The top of my list this week is Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Season Four. In fact, I’ve already ordered mine for Christmas. This show is perhaps one of the best ever produced and it only got better as it went along. It’s been two years since a season has been released, so this is a cause of great joy for me. This series was made by the same crew who made Psycho for Hitchcock, so you know you’re getting quality. Guest stars this season include Steve McQueen, Roger Moore, Walter Matthau, Bette Davis, Claude Rains and Leslie Nielsen. This is not one to be missed.
Next on the list is the Criterion Collection’s release of Gomorrah. Expect a review of this one this week, I’ve heard nothing but good things about it.
We also have the 20th anniversary release of The Monster Squad on Blu-ray, which is a steal because Amazon has it for less than $13. This is up there on the list of seminal kids films from the 80s and for the price is not one to miss.
Angel Heart comes out on Blu-ray today. Starring Robert DeNiro and Mickey Rourke, this forgotten film is based on one of my favorite books from my high school days. It’s terribly well-acted and a great suspense film. The book is better, but isn’t that always the case?
Air America is getting a Blu-ray release today. Some of you may not remember it, but as a kid, this was probably my first exposure to Robert Downey, Jr. and it was great. Co-starring Mel Gibson, this is one of the best Vietnam War-era comedy sorts of films that I’ve ever come across and enjoy watching it still. Sure it has problems, but for less than $15 on Blu-ray, you really can’t argue.
Last on the list today is the DVD release of the complete collection of Superman: The Animated Series. This is the television Superman preferred by discerning geeks everywhere. The only version that did better was the Justice League show that followed this.
I’ll be back next week with more picks.
DVD REVIEW: Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry
By Lucas Ackley on November 23, 2009 in Movies Reviews
We were fortunate enough to receive a copy of the Sailor Jerry documentary, Hori Smoku. Not since King of Kong – Fistfull of Quarters have I been so infatuated with a documentary. Hori Smoku is not only a look into Sailor Jerry’s dedication to the art of tattooing, but really a story about the era.
For those not privy to who Sailor Jerry is, let me give you an overview. He was the first American tattoo artist to really push the envelope with colors and art. A lot of his inspiration came from Japan, as well as his outlook on life. One of the only guys he took under his wing you might be familiar with, Ed Hardy. Currently Jerry’s family keep his legacy alive through a website with kick-ass merchandise, and a 92 proof caramel rum.
Hori Smoku does what documentaries should do. It lets us look at a subject from the point of view you normally don’t see. And it also is full of stories and facts that you’ll be using in conversation for months to come. For instance, one thing I had found fascinating involves prostitution during World War 2. It was legal in Hawaii, therefore they had to pay income tax. The government have all these records dating back to the ’40’s with prostitutes making millions of dollars.
I would highly recommend this documentary to anyone. Even if you aren’t interested in tattoos or the lifestyle, the history that it covers is extraordinarily fascinating.
GUEST REVIEW: Star Trek Blu-ray
By Jason Young on November 18, 2009 in Movies ReviewsIntroducing The Flaming Gynoid for his first review!

HELLO all you FABULOUS Trekkers out there! I’m sure you have absolutely and positively seen the new, OUTRAGEOUS Star Trek movie, directed by none other than J.J Abrams himself, and starring the ever, oh so handsome Chris Pine, just released on DVD.
For those of you who haven’t seen it, and heavens above, I can’t imagine why? Unless of course you are one of those bull-headed creatures, who are stubborn about re-makes…well get over it, HONEY! It’s not a re-make. In fact, it’s the beginning of a beautiful relationship that hopefully will dish out a few more chapters in this revamped, re-imagined, and re-inventive story. For you loyal fans, there is even a cameo by one of the greats, but I’m not going to be the Spoiler-Monster and tell.
The movie is full of action, emotional impact, humor, and sheer fun for moviegoers of all ages. The new Star Trek introduces us to James T. Kirk (Pine), a witty and aimless young man, who’s encouraged by Starfleet Captain Pike (Greenwood) to make a change in his life and enlist in the fleet. Of course, when he’s at the academy, Kirk runs amok, but also wins the heart of his soon to be ship mates. Spock, the ever so handsome Vulcan (Quinto), the dashing Dr. McCoy (Urban), the ever so lovely Uhura (Saldana), the brave & bold Sulu (Cho), loveable Chekhov (Yelchin), and our classic, and memorable Scottie (Pegg).

Hardcore fans with a bone to pick may find faults, but how do you resist, when you can watch Kirk take on the Kobayashi Maru scenario or hear McCoy bark, “Damnit, man, I’m a doctor, not a physicist!” OH, sends chills up my spine.
As for the release of the DVD, there are three different options to choose from, going to the local Target, or neighborhood FYE. Personally, I like to buy all my collection pieces from AMAZON.com. They seem to beat the price pants off those other guys. And my personal choice would have to be the three disc+ digital copy Blu-ray set. 19.99 On Amazon.
They also have a two disc digital copy edition, and lastly and ever so boring single disc edition. Whatever! I suppose if you are pinching pennies that would be the option, and you can get it for a measly 14.99 on Amazon
, but honeys, if you are pinching, just go to the local red-box, and spend a dollar…because clearly you don’t need it in your collection if you dare buy the single disc edition.
I gave this movie, and the Blu-ray collection set, 7 out of 10 Beam me up Scottys! But don’t take my word for it; I guess you’ll have to see for yourself.
The Flaming Gynoid
Out Today on DVD and Blu-ray 11/17
By Bryan Young on November 17, 2009 in Movies NewsThis is a long column, so hold on to your hats.
I’m going to lead off with Star Trek. There isn’t much to say about this release. The three-disc+digital copy Blu-ray (linked in the title) is the same price right now as every other version and you can’t get much better bang for your buck on Blu-ray for less than $20. This film was great and you will enjoy it over and over and over again. Our new robot wrote a review for it here!
Star Trek is great and all, but the movie I’m actually the most excited for a Blu-ray release today is Gone with the Wind. I love every frame of this picture and I watch it a lot more often than I would like to admit. And seriously, if you get through this picture and the last 40 minutes don’t make you bawl, you must be some manner of emotionless robot. Like Dr. Cyborg. One of the things that has always struck me the hardest was the cinematography and the use of color, seeing it for the first time on a hi-definition format on an excellent TV is going to be quite an experience for me. And don’t let the fact that the film is 70 years old this year sour it for you, it’s AMAZING. Trust me.
Next on the list is one of my favorite films, Luc Besson’s The Professional. It still holds up as one of the finest action films ever made and one of the most intriguing love stories ever filmed. It also has one of the best trailers ever to grace cinemas. (Click here to watch the “>trailer.)
Fight Club is getting a Blu-ray release today. This is good news for those of us who love this movie. It was easily one of the better films of 1999 (after Phantom Menace and a few others, of course.)
Galaxy Quest is finally getting its Blu-ray release, after their big DVD release earlier in the year. That didn’t make any sense to me, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to finally have this fantastic film brought into a high-definition format.
Kevin Smith is getting three films on Blu-ray today in the form of the Kevin Smith Box Set (Clerks | Chasing Amy | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back). I think Clerks and Chasing Amy are two of Smith’s absolute best, so it’s nice to have them on Blu-ray. Jay and Silent Bob will get viewed at least one more time on my part now, which is something that hasn’t happened since the theatres, but it’s boxed with the other two, so I’ll have it.
It is also interesting to note that Farscape: The Complete Series is coming out today. I’m told it’s been a pain in the butt to get, but it’s here now. I might be tempted to check the whole thing out…
Brüno is also coming out today. You can read my brother’s review of it here.
Like I said, this was a big day… See you all next week.




















