tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-204465782011-12-14T18:56:59.096-08:00The Masked Movie Snobs BullpenEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.comBlogger7091100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-52314625222184878532011-01-27T18:46:00.000-08:002011-01-27T18:51:21.743-08:00ER: The Complete Fourteenth SeasonWritten by Hombre DivertidoIn a season scheduled to be its last, fans actually benefited by the writers’ strike, as ER was brought back for a fifteenth season. Unfortunately the fourteenth season, released on DVD from Warner Home Video on January 11th, 2011, is extremely uneven in its storytelling. Luckily the performances of the actors, both guest and regular, make this season worth El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-64477690034611595272010-12-23T12:17:00.000-08:002010-12-23T12:18:35.366-08:00AVATAR - Extended Collector’s EditionWritten by Hombre DivertidoYes, there are people out there that never saw Avatar on the big screen. Actually, there are seventy-three of us, and we have meetings.So, to the other seventy-two of you, I address this review:Well, gang, I’m not sure if this will get me kicked out of our big holiday party at the Skate-O-Rama, but I watched Avatar on a standard definition television (remember those? El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-64069493599034737872010-12-22T13:17:00.000-08:002010-12-22T13:18:57.609-08:00Charlie Brown's Christmas TalesWritten by Fantasma el ReyCharlie Brown’s Christmas Tales is a more recent Christmas special from 2002 and it is a nice little cartoon featuring the lovable gang created by Charles M. Schulz. This new DVD release also includes a bonus special Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown in which the gang faces the sad fact that two of their pals are moving away. So let’s join Charlie Brown and his mischievous El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-19255592463825540272010-12-13T17:07:00.001-08:002010-12-13T17:08:54.594-08:00Cher: The Film CollectionWritten by Hombre DivertidoFew performers can rival the career of Cher and few can fill their case with the awards she has received including an Academy Award, a Grammy, an Emmy, and more. Not only does she hold the Hot 100 record for the longest hit-making career span with 33 years between the release of her first and most recent number one singles, she also starred in her first motion picture El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-488310392818448852010-12-12T03:09:00.000-08:002010-12-12T03:11:14.431-08:00KNIGHT AND DAY (Three-Disc Combo)Written by Pirata HermosaJune Havens (Cameron Diaz) was in Wichita picking up some new parts for her father’s GTO in order to restore it as a wedding gift for her sister. But little did she know that she was about to have an “accidental” run in with rogue agent Roy Miller (Tom Cruise).Initially she thinks it’s a lucky coincidence that she keeps running into Roy. But after she boards a supposedlyEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-45783785561001359462010-12-11T12:20:00.000-08:002010-12-11T12:22:35.225-08:00TREK STARS GO WESTWritten by Pirata HermosaBefore the famous crew of the Starship Enterprise boldly went where no one had gone before, they went to Hollywood and acted in various television shows and films waiting for that one big break. In this two-disc DVD set we find Captain Kirk (William Shatner), Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Dr. McCoy (Deforest Kelley) and Scotty (James Doohan) exploring the frontier of the wild El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-79936665215115461852010-11-29T10:28:00.000-08:002010-11-29T10:30:27.926-08:00Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas by Alonso DuraldeWritten by Musgo Del JefeLet it be said first and foremost, in the spirit of full disclosure, that Musgo loves film guides. It really borders on an obsession. My love of reading about films dates back to my youngest days and the TV Guide. One of the best sections of the non-listings was "This Week's Movies" by Judith Crist. I remember the subtle way the movies were described and reviewed at El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-70330847541868686982010-11-10T01:20:00.000-08:002010-11-10T01:35:25.259-08:00Scooby-Doo Where Are You! - Season One, Volume Four: Spooked BayouWritten by Musgo del JefeMusgo and Scooby-Doo have a relationship dating back to little Musgo's earliest Saturday morning memories in the early 1970s. For the past few years, my review path has crossed my old friend for the past five movie releases. Some have been positive like Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! and others not so much like Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo. But what these movies have all had isEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-39137839271425839942010-11-09T22:10:00.000-08:002010-11-09T22:28:42.278-08:00I AM (2010)Written by Hombre DivertidoThis faith-based film was distributed to churches for preview purposes prior to its release to the public on November 2nd by 20th Century Fox. This also allowed for many people to pray for its success, as it is bound to struggle without divine intervention. Like a preacher who is trying too hard and eventually loses his audience due to overselling the message, I Am isEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-18415595637935387692010-11-04T23:48:00.000-07:002010-11-04T23:53:59.024-07:00LEGENDS OF THE SUPERHEROESWritten by Mugo del JefeMusgo should know better. When you ask for companies to empty their vaults, sometimes you get just what you asked for. The Warner Archives Collection may be one of the more wonderful things that a company has done for the movie lovers in the past decade. Instead of milking some of their more obscure releases for anniversary editions or part of holiday promotions, El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-91098040715933341072010-11-02T23:29:00.000-07:002010-11-02T23:34:59.323-07:00The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 35th Anniversary EditionWritten by Mugo del JefeMusgo has had a life long love affair with movies. Not just a single movie but movies as a proper noun "movies". Some of the earliest memories I have start with the phrase "let's go to the movies". Even today it still can raise the hair on my arms. In my youth - for sake of argument let's call it mid-'70s through late-'80s - movies were usually experienced in a El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-74044048753600698722010-10-29T00:11:00.000-07:002010-10-29T16:10:33.838-07:00DOLLHOUSE - Season 2 (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaWith a show created by Joss Whedon and starring Eliza Dushku as the main character, how could it not be a hit? As Whedon found and comes to admit during the special features section, it takes more than a pretty actress and an overreaching creator to guarantee success.This is the second television series in a row of his that has failed to take off and be embraced by his El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-71640418038994849312010-10-24T15:56:00.000-07:002010-10-24T15:59:45.235-07:00MY SON, MY SON, WHAT HAVE YE DONEWritten by Fantasma el ReyWhat happens when Werner Herzog has a project and David Lynch says, “when can we start?” My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done is the result. Herzog directs and Lynch produces this non-linear look at insanity that is well acted and directed with an odd story based on fact. And yes, it is a bit weird, as both are known for; no let down there at all.Werner Herzog had been El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-81922524690798261862010-10-22T17:14:00.000-07:002010-10-22T17:16:09.509-07:00The Mary Tyler Moore Show: The Complete Seventh SeasonWritten by Hombre DivertidoMore than thirty years after the final episode of the iconic series aired, 20th Century Fox delivers the last season of The Mary Tyler Moore Show on DVD. Season seven hit the shelves on October 5th, and though the presentation leaves quite a bit to be desired, there is still enough energy left in the cast to make many of these episodes worth owning.Though aired often El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-90130317714611141722010-10-20T22:29:00.000-07:002010-10-20T22:34:19.975-07:00Human Target - The Complete First SeasonWritten by Pirata HermosaBased on a comic book character created in 1972 by Len Wein and Carmine Infantino, Christopher Chance (Mark Valley) is the ultimate bodyguard. Instead of sequestering his charges, he puts them out on full display using them as bait to flush out the would-be assailant. In the original comic he would assume the identity and become the victim, but as mentioned during the DVDEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-45056836545108009112010-10-15T18:16:00.000-07:002010-10-15T18:19:15.757-07:00THE EXORCIST (Blu-ray)Written by Senora BichoI love scary movies, intense, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat, scary movies. Most today do not live up to my definition; they involve lots of blood, gore, and torture but little suspense. The Exorcist is arguably the standard to which all truly frightening movies must live up to.Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn) is an actress raising her 12-year-old daughter Regan (Linda Blair)El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-9295248942342809192010-10-14T13:38:00.000-07:002010-10-14T13:40:26.821-07:00Phineas and Ferb: Very Perry ChristmasWritten by Fantasma el ReyIt's Christmas come early with Phineas And Ferb: A Very Perry Christmas now available on DVD. Phineas And Ferb is a cartoon series that airs on the Disney Channel and by taking 2009's Christmas special and adding in other episodes that are Perry the Platypus-themed we have a very nice present that can be viewed all year round. Being jam-packed with bonus features only El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-84771878503546304332010-10-14T12:10:00.000-07:002010-10-14T12:12:30.940-07:00THE DARJEELING LIMITED - The Criterion Collection (Blu-ray)Written by Musgo Del JefeMusgo has his favorite directors - the usuals really - Hitchcock, Kubrick, Malick, etc. While they all have different styles and work in different genres, they have one thing in common - they know how to tell a story. Texas-born, Wes Anderson is one that immediately appealed to me. With the release of Bottle Rocket in 1996, Wes came on the scene as more than just the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-67252274668327248712010-10-12T23:44:00.000-07:002010-10-12T23:46:08.871-07:00He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (Remastered Deluxe Edition)Written by Fantasma el ReyCharles M. Schulz’s Peanuts gang is back on DVD and as enjoyable as ever in this television special from 1968, He’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown. This remastered deluxe edition also features a bonus TV special, Life Is A Circus, Charlie Brown from 1980. Both feature that lovable pup Snoopy and showcase two different sides of his personality but no matter what he does the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-6041662350307001062010-10-12T00:27:00.000-07:002010-10-13T20:46:34.843-07:00Scooby-Doo! Camp ScareWritten by Musgo Del JefeHalloween is perfect time for a little scare. And it's the perfect time for a little mystery. So, Musgo was pleasantly surprised to find the latest Scooby-Doo direct-to-video movie coming out just in time for the Halloween season. The newest film Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare is the fifteenth film in this series of releases and it's the second one for 2010. After the 2008 El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-59806488566007719262010-10-06T23:40:00.000-07:002010-10-07T00:15:23.648-07:00Family Guy: Partial Terms of EndearmentWritten by Pirata HermosaFinally, the episode too controversial for television is released on DVD. If you know anything about the show, you can make a pretty good guess what the story is about.When Lois (Alex Borstein) returns to her college reunion, she runs into her former roommate she once experimented with. When Peter (Seth MacFarlane) finds out, he expects a threesome, but much to his El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-5109190602322868762010-10-05T22:14:00.000-07:002010-10-05T22:15:55.677-07:00THE THIN RED LINE - The Criterion Collection (Blu-ray)Written by Musgo Del JefeThere's something to be said about be prolific. Take Alfred Hitchcock's work for example - there are runs of three-four films over a two- to three-year span that are so brilliant that you are willing to forgive the clunkers like Torn Curtain. But there's also something rare and amazing about the director that picks his pieces carefully. Terence Malick hit the ground El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-48674990703926983392010-10-05T13:26:00.000-07:002010-10-05T13:27:57.615-07:00Magic & Bird: A Courtship of RivalsWritten by Hombre DivertidoReleased on DVD from HBO Home Video on September 28th, Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals is more than a story of two basketball players. It is more than a story of two athletes. This is a story of two men. Two completely different types of men brought together by a game, but kept together by what is quite possibly their only similarity: passion.Ervin “Magic” El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-6110785841846735542010-10-01T02:01:00.000-07:002010-10-01T02:02:24.806-07:00Modern Family - The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaA new comedy on ABC that looks into the lives of today’s typical modern family. Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neill) is the patriarch of the family and has two adult children. He lives with his new and much younger Columbian wife Gloria (Sofia Vergara) and her son Manny (Rico Rodriguez) who considers himself a modern-day CasanovaHis son Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) lives with El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-32391504200118818972010-09-25T12:20:00.000-07:002010-09-25T12:22:04.979-07:00The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaSeason three of the highly popular show featuring four nerds and one beautiful girl next door has been released on DVD and Blu-ray. This season picks up a few months after season two’s finale with the four men returning from a three-month expedition to the North Pole, their normally clean cut looks being overridden by their now mountain-man attire and unruly facial El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-81160099552830791812010-09-21T23:27:00.000-07:002010-09-21T23:28:11.574-07:00Glee - The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)Written by Musgo Del JefeMusgo likes a good high school television show. High school is a ripe setting for emotional and dramatic storylines. We have been living in the ultimate era of TV shows that revolve around teenagers and their schools. Musgo has decided to take a deeper look at one of the biggest success stories for this genre, Glee - The Complete First Season released on Blu-ray this El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-83635422917438660052010-09-19T02:06:00.000-07:002010-09-19T02:07:30.466-07:00Fringe - The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray)Written by Senora BichoThe series finale of Lost would have left a large void in my television schedule were it not for Fringe. As the fall season gets underway it is the only show I am highly anticipating with lofty expectations. While I enjoyed the first season, the second season was outstanding and solidified their hold on me as a viewer. The first season of Fringe followed FBI Agent Olivia El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-44844224450907540812010-09-17T23:06:00.000-07:002010-09-18T00:22:34.604-07:00Glee - The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)Written by Senora BichoIt is interesting that during a time of massive cutting of liberal arts programs in many of our schools, a television show about a high school music club is enjoying great ratings and critical success even winning the Golden Globe for Best TV Series (Comedy or Musical). Glee illustrates all of the benefits and rewards that many kids will be missing out on.The series followsEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-25226265956778524972010-09-16T12:09:00.000-07:002010-09-16T12:27:31.436-07:00Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (Blu-ray+DVD Combo)Written by Hombre DivertidoThis new direct-to-DVD release from Disney, that is due to hit shelves on September 21st, certainly could have rescued us from the bleak summer of over hyped 3D animated films had Disney chosen to give it a theatrical unveiling. Nonetheless, this simple, well-told story is a treat for the whole family that is sure to put some fun into your autumn.Yes, as the film opensEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-34062717337431824772010-09-16T00:35:00.000-07:002010-09-16T00:38:59.385-07:00NINJAS Vs. ZOMBIESWritten by FidoAlright, you go into these low / micro / no budget movies knowing that you’re not getting a sweeping epic filled with glitz, glamour and completely solid filmmaking. I don’t remember ever watching a virtually homemade campy movie like this disappointed in the production quality. All that being a given, I still really didn’t like this thing.I know from personal experience that if El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-41296905185243863552010-09-15T15:45:00.000-07:002010-09-15T22:35:03.652-07:00Supernatural - The Complete Fifth Season (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaWhen we last left our heroes Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) in Season Four, Sam had just slain the demon Lilith, inadvertently breaking the final seal which released Lucifer and started the Apocalypse. In season five, the brothers try to find a way to save the world by either killing the Devil or sending him back to Hell.But finding a way to vanquish El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-42787560619273661742010-09-15T15:42:00.000-07:002010-09-15T15:44:29.137-07:00Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam - Extended Edition (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaIt’s only been a year since Mitchie (Demi Lovato) went to Camp Rock for the first time. Her first year was spent pretending to be someone she wasn’t. But it wasn’t until the final performance after Final Jam that she came out of her shell and let everyone see just how truly talented she was.But now it’s a new camp season and everything is going to be great. That is El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-38635721938635019422010-09-14T22:09:00.000-07:002010-09-14T22:10:39.916-07:00MACGRUBER - Unrated Edition (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaSaturday Night Live was created in 1975, and since then a number of films have been produced based on some of the more popular reoccurring skits. Unfortunately, up to this time only two of them have translated successfully onto the big screen, 1980’s The Blues Brothers, which was based on musical performances by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, and Wayne’s World starring El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-66170588013852860102010-09-02T00:06:00.000-07:002010-09-02T00:08:12.191-07:00Batman: The Brave and the Bold - Season One, Part OneWritten by Hombre DivertidoOn November 14th 2008, the Cartoon Network returned the Caped Crusader to television in a series well behind its time, and thankfully so. In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, the Dark Knight is back to the Batman of an era long since past. He has a personality, a sense of humor, works well with others, and yet still manages to be the mysterious Batman.Based on the DC El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-64292847734658393512010-08-31T01:24:00.000-07:002010-08-31T01:26:47.133-07:00Batman: The Brave and the Bold - Season One, Part OneWritten by Pirata HermosaIn the many years since his creation in 1939 Batman has been through many changes. In the most recent incarnation that runs on the Cartoon Network, the caped crusader has drifted to a lighter version of his character and has taken a step back from the current hard-hitting, brooding, no-nonsense superhero that has been portrayed through the most recent films and televisionEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-31714636996931978542010-08-17T21:28:00.000-07:002010-08-17T21:30:28.828-07:00Among the Righteous: Lost Stories form the Holocaust in Arab LandsWritten by Fumo VerdeOnce again PBS features a story with true soul and a deeper view into life. Robert Satloff is an American Jew who watched from his office building, not to far away, the attack on September 11th. In his mind it brought back a vivid memory of family members who suffered in the death camps throughout Europe during the reign of terror brought by the Nazis. This brought up the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-63086363886873316692010-08-15T20:42:00.000-07:002010-08-15T20:43:45.247-07:00KALIFORNIA (Blu-ray)Written by Senora BichoThe 1993 thriller directed by Dominic Sena touts Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis as the stars; however, David Duchovny and Michelle Forbes do all of the shining.Brian (Duchovny) is a journalist who obtains an advance to write a book about serial killers. His girlfriend, Carrie (Forbes), is an avant-garde photographer frustrated with rejections and dreams of moving to El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-30990442991374588252010-08-11T00:37:00.000-07:002010-08-11T00:39:25.473-07:00Classic Albums: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Damn the TorpedoesWritten by Musgo Del JefeIt's the fall of 1979 and disco is still dominating the airwaves. Releases such as Bee Gees and Donna Summer dominated the charts and relegated once powerful rock acts to reexamine themselves. Some chose to embrace elements of the disco sound like The Rolling Stones, Blondie, and even Queen. But others chose to retrench and get back to their roots. Out of this came El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-580387868611674682010-08-10T03:10:00.000-07:002010-08-10T03:12:44.301-07:00GROUND WARWritten by Fumo VerdePBS always has something to offer and this four-hour DVD explains a lot. For the history freaks and armchair generals, learn how the modern-day battlefield has changed from Alexander's first Phalanx, to the development of flying drones whose pilot is seated safely behind his own desk. As the winds of war blow, so is history made and evolution is the only rule to follow. El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-73437833529755098412010-08-07T14:18:00.000-07:002010-08-07T14:20:34.779-07:00STARGATE UNIVERSE 1.5Written by Pirata HermosaAfter canceling the second series in the Stargate franchise just last year, the newly renamed Syfy channel replaced it with a newer and darker chapter in the saga. Fans are still mixed over the new series as it’s not as light-hearted as the last two and it has been accused of trying to imitate the popular Battlestar Galactica, which recently finished its run on the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-57117936455124454072010-08-03T18:29:00.000-07:002010-08-03T18:32:06.416-07:00JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (Blu-ray/DVD combo)Written by Senora BichoJames and the Giant Peach is an animated musical by the creators of The Nightmare Before Christmas based on Roald Dahl's 1961 children's book. Originally released in theaters in 1996, a new special edition Blu-ray is now available.James is a young boy forced to live with his aunts after a mysterious rhinoceros kills his parents. His aunts turn him into a slave and he El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-25781993624595472572010-07-20T22:11:00.000-07:002010-07-20T22:20:13.196-07:00BREWSTER McCLOUDWritten by Musgo Del JefeMusgo hopes that the general film fandom out there appreciates the greatness of the Warner Archive releases. If you need a reminder - check out Musgo's musings on Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark. These releases are a perfect ways for no-frills versions of these important smaller genre and art films to find a home. The perfect example of this is the recent release of RobertEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-21085971486045849152010-07-20T06:47:00.000-07:002010-07-20T06:49:46.981-07:00ER: The Complete Thirteenth SeasonWritten by Hombre DivertidoER: Season 13 is a treasure…hunt.On July 6th 2010, Warner Home Video released all twenty-three episodes of the classic hospital dram ER. Though there are certainly some gems in this season, one must dig through many overwritten and acted stories that include rehashed and cartoon characters.In the opening episode, we return to Cook County Hospital in Chicago, to wrap upEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-41175104913215987732010-07-18T12:08:00.000-07:002010-07-18T12:12:46.780-07:00PREDATOR - Ultimate Hunter Edition (Blu-ray)Written by FidoWhether you’re getting “to the chopper” 23 years ago (man, has it really been that long?) or now, Predator is still one of the more purely fun Arnold Schwarzenegger movies of the ‘80s. And honestly after watching it in its now newfound glory on the ol’ Blu-Ray format, nothing has been done to displace that love.In the end, that is the best compliment I can give to an older movie El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-36150840543579046602010-07-10T14:53:00.000-07:002010-07-10T14:57:33.897-07:00Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefWritten by Pirata HermosaWhen Rick Riordan beginning telling his children bedtime stories, he choose Greek Mythology, a subject that he was very interested in. But when he ran out of those stories and found his kids clamoring for more, he decided to make up his own stories with a hero named Percy Jackson. Even then he had no idea that he would turn them into a successful series of books, let El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-4060343324902628822010-07-05T15:27:00.000-07:002010-07-05T15:28:36.875-07:00Tom & Jerry: Deluxe Anniversary CollectionWritten by Pirata HermosaThe iconic cat and mouse duo is being featured in a new Deluxe Anniversary Collection, a double-DVD set containing 30 episodes spanning the entire on-screen history. Starting as a simple cartoon for theatre houses in 1940, Tom & Jerry became an immediate hit and won creators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera seven Academy Awards.The first disc in this set contains 20 of El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-41510070290659253512010-06-28T14:58:00.000-07:002010-06-28T14:59:46.944-07:00When You're Strange: A Film About The DoorsWritten by Fantasma el ReyWhether you’re a fan of The Doors, have a slight interest, or just like good films then When You’re Strange: A Film About The Doors is a must-see. This is the first feature documentary on The Doors and it's going to be hard to beat this one. Fast paced, informative, and entertaining in its 96-minute run time, When You’re Strange is seriously a joy and a thrill to see El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-44721726587359887852010-06-24T00:15:00.000-07:002010-06-24T00:17:26.571-07:00FAMILY GUY - Volume EightWritten by Pirata HermosaThe Griffin family is back for another 15 episodes on DVD. No, it’s not a full season. It’s the last seven episodes from season seven and the first eight episodes from season eight, a little frustrating for some fans that like to purchase and collect entire seasons at once. There are still plenty of episodes on the discs and each one can be played in either the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-39251409092114073782010-06-12T21:29:00.000-07:002010-06-12T23:12:44.883-07:00Firefly: Still Flying: Celebration of Joss Whedon’s Acclaimed TV Series by Joss WhedonWritten by Pirata HermosaOn the heels of his incredibly successful Buffy the Vampire television series, Joss Whedon introduced another creation called Firefly. With everyone expecting another smash hit from the mastermind, it was a complete shock to many that his new show, which was a cross between a western and science fiction, was not only canceled in its first season, but before all of the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-30848693648534379692010-06-12T21:28:00.000-07:002010-06-12T21:29:18.708-07:00THE KARATE KID (2010) Loses Too Many BattlesWritten by Hombre DivertidoSet in present-day China, young Dre (Jaden Smith) is forced to adapt to a new environment after his mother (Taraji P. Henson) is relocated from Detroit by her employer. During his first day in China, Dre manages to make an American friend (Luke Carberry), meet the apartment handyman (Jackie Chan), catch the eye of a local girl (Wenwen Han), and gets beat up by the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-71332929882551398032010-06-07T17:04:00.000-07:002010-06-07T17:11:03.359-07:00CADDYSHACK: 30th Anniversary EditionWritten by Hombre DivertidoCaddyshack: 30th Anniversary Edition Fails to Make the Cut, at least on DVD.The new release on DVD, due out on Tuesday June 8th, from Warner Home Video contains nothing new. The packaging does not even indicate an anniversary is at hand. The Blu-ray, also due out on the eighth, includes a comprehensive feature-length 30th-anniversary documentary with the movie's cast El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-1775714621734769172010-06-01T21:15:00.000-07:002010-06-01T21:16:39.252-07:00CAKE BOSS - Season 2Written by Musgo Del Jefe Musgo has been around the Reality TV block a time or two. I grew up a fan of the Game Show genre which fell under the Reality TV umbrella with the advent of competition shows like Survivor, Big Brother, and The Amazing Race. My earliest exposure to the genre was the hidden-camera gem, Candid Camera which paved the way for the documentary style shows that dominate El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-72084580805368208682010-06-01T02:33:00.000-07:002010-06-01T02:38:06.425-07:00STAGECOACH (1939) - The Criterion CollectionWritten by Fantasma el ReyThe Criterion Collection has added another masterpiece to their list in John Ford’s 1939 classic, Stagecoach. The title alone sounds like an epic in storytelling, a huge saga in the annals of the American West. And it is kind of that way. A story about people, all with a past, some good, some bad, and all really only hinted at. The location of the story plays just as bigEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-11997426214283085382010-05-27T23:01:00.000-07:002010-05-27T23:03:14.755-07:00TOOTH FAIRY (2010) (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaDerek Thompson (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) was once a major league hockey player, but only briefly before a shoulder injury sent him back to the minors for recuperation. After nine years he finds himself more of a sideshow as he has been unable to get back into the NHL and instead is known as “The Tooth Fairy” for his rough play and his uncanny ability to knock out the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-67638174535478098592010-05-27T15:20:00.000-07:002010-05-27T15:22:10.515-07:00Deadliest Warrior - Season One Written by Fantasma el ReyAiring on Spike TV and now in its second season, Deadliest Warrior is a show that pits two of history's most notable warriors against each other. With a team of professionals on set armed with the latest in computer and science technology the show is one of the best on Spike TV. A wonderful “what if” scenario with some El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-50802038345617134722010-05-24T21:53:00.000-07:002010-05-24T21:57:02.939-07:00True Blood - The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray)Written by Senora BichoI was eagerly awaiting the start of True Blood when it was first announced. The first book in the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris had me excited for a new vampire series that I hadn't felt since the Anne Rice books. Unfortunately, the first three episodes of Season One didn't live up to the expectations set by the book and I gave up. Season Two reviews El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-62682315614283867372010-05-19T23:15:00.000-07:002010-05-19T23:17:26.919-07:00Louis L'Amour Western CollectionWritten by Fantasma el ReyLouis L’Amour, possibly America’s best and beloved writer of western fiction has three of his stories in the spotlight on Warner Bros.' Louis L’Amour Western Collection. The Sacketts, Conagher, and Catlow are three different tales held together by L’Amour’s simple charm. He was a writer who knew the land he wrote about and came into contact with many people who would El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-72558205258631547312010-05-18T01:58:00.000-07:002010-05-18T02:00:25.995-07:00ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaJust in time to coincide with Ridley Scott's new feature film based on the story of Robin Hood, 20th Century Fox has released the Blu-ray version of the Mel Brooks’ comedy spoof based on the famous swashbuckler. Robin Hood: Men in Tights was originally made in 1993 right after the big-budget Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves starring Kevin Costner as the lead character. That El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-22903205116675044482010-05-18T01:25:00.000-07:002010-05-18T01:26:34.953-07:00EDGE OF DARKNESS (2010) (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaOriginally written in 1985 and aired as a mini-series on the BBC network, Martin Campbell has resurrected his original idea and transformed it into an American feature-length film. While the original story was meant to be a political statement of government affairs, the newest film has been stripped down and rewritten so that only the father/daughter relationship remainsEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-53391887707687273982010-05-17T12:15:00.000-07:002010-05-17T12:23:11.354-07:00NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS (1958)Written by Hombre DivertidoBased on the novel by Mac Hyman, No Time for Sergeants was a production that could not be stopped; until it became a situation comedy that is.In 1955 the successful novel became a television episode of the United States Steel Hour starring the virtually unknown Andy Griffith as the country bumpkin turned soldier Will Stockdale. Seven months later the play debuted in NewEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-46427054548557762472010-04-26T00:00:00.000-07:002010-04-26T00:01:30.413-07:00COCOON (Blu-ray)Written by Senora BichoCocoon was released in 1985. I remember seeing it in the theater and my memory is that of a cute story involving old people and Steve Guttenberg. Watching it over 20 years later sparked a very different opinion.The movie follows a group of friends living in a retirement community. The main focus is on three men of the group, each experiencing a different difficulty that El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-44805891634449803712010-04-21T20:09:00.000-07:002010-04-21T20:10:07.099-07:00The Great Mouse Detective – Mystery in the Mist EditionWritten by Hombre DivertidoPrior to the release of The Little Mermaid in 1989, the1980s were generally considered to be somewhat of a black hole for Disney when it comes to animated films. From The Fox and the Hound (1981) to Oliver and Company (1988) Disney failed to achieve the success that it had established in decades past. The Black Cauldron (1985) and The Great Mouse Detective (1986) find El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-58772360218746511902010-04-19T16:17:00.000-07:002010-04-19T16:18:20.086-07:00KICK-ASS Does NotWritten by FidoOkay, that’s the last easy joke I’ll make about the title. But seriously, this movie, while made with good intentions, misses the mark on so many points. I’ll do my best to keep the rant under novel length.First off, the story about a wannabe super-hero who makes his dream come true through an online-ordered suit and a circumstantial YouTube video is a cute idea in its essence. TheEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-23090083760861556462010-04-05T18:22:00.000-07:002010-04-05T18:23:15.660-07:00Have Gun - Will Travel: The Fourth Season, Volume OneWritten by Fantasma el ReyHave Gun - Will Travel: The Fourth Season, Volume One finds our hero Paladin pretty much right where he left off, traveling the West and hiring out his gun for just cause. Richard Boone stars as the “fast gun for hire that heeds the calling wind” and rides into nineteen more half-hour episodes in this first half of the fourth season which cover late 1960 to early 1961. El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-77162396782280125592010-03-24T22:28:00.000-07:002010-03-24T22:29:54.911-07:00THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (Blu-ray)Written by Senora BichoDisney was always the cornerstone for animated movies, enjoyed for many years by young and old. Then Pixar came along and set a new standard. I no longer rush out to see the newest Disney movie because the days of The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King seem long gone. The Princess and The Frog is the first to grab my attention in quite a while and it El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-22880489836646904792010-03-17T19:44:00.000-07:002010-03-18T13:17:12.014-07:00Ripley's Believe It Or Not (1930-32) - The Complete Vitaphone Shorts CollectionWritten by Fantasma el ReyRobert Leroy Ripley was a cartoonist, writer, entrepreneur, and amateur anthropologist. A successful blending of those accomplishments is what made the man and his name famous and well known around the globe. He is the Ripley in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. What started as a newspaper panel feature with some text and a drawing of the subject became a radio show, movie El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-90799731384666901862010-03-16T02:18:00.000-07:002010-03-16T02:19:09.681-07:00OLD DOGSWritten by Hombre DivertidoSometimes it is just best to put old dogs out of their misery.With a plot that is too contrived for adults, and contains nothing to which children can relate, there is no audience for this film. Nonetheless Disney sent this 88-minute (which happens to be about as long as it was in theatres) dog to store shelves on March 9th, 2010 in a set that includes a Blu-Ray, DVD, El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-58615419676349835922010-03-10T00:28:00.001-08:002010-03-10T00:28:55.741-08:00Hannah Montana - Miley Says Goodbye?Written by Pirata HermosaTo coincide with the end of the third season, Disney released the latest Hannah Montana DVD today. As the title suggests, there’s a big question that needs to be answered. Is Miley (Miley Cyrus), really planning on leaving behind her secret life as Hannah Montana and moving back to Tennessee?Thinking back on her visit to Tennessee, which was the basis for 2009’s featureEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-79420856547664218112010-03-03T11:00:00.000-08:002010-03-03T12:34:46.359-08:00FlashForward: Part One, Season OneWritten by Hombre DivertidoIts 11:00 a.m. Pacific Standard time, and everyone in the world passes out for exactly two minutes and seventeen seconds, during which, they all have a vision of their lives six months into the future. Once everyone awakens, there are disasters everywhere. Planes, helicopters, cars, and buses, have crashed, patients in surgery have died, swimmers have drowned, chaos El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-25715052197771499952010-03-02T22:58:00.000-08:002010-03-02T23:01:15.333-08:00Lola Montes - The Criterion CollectionWritten by Musgo Del JefeCriterion may singlehandedly be keeping the idea of Film As Art alive today. The films they release can't appeal to the broad range of people who rent their movies from a box outside of a 7-11. But for those who are willing to put in the time, they can be memorable and rewarding in ways that I usually only get from good literature. Last year, I had the privilege of El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-91732953649988765532010-02-25T03:39:00.000-08:002010-02-25T03:41:38.466-08:00Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 - Season 1, Volume 1Written by FidoFirst off, this write-up is coming from a 40-year old guy who grew up on 2-D animation as the choice du jour. So, even though I like some 3-D computer animated shows, this one, Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5, just didn’t do it for me in the slightest. Let’s hit onto the obvious stuff before the high and mighty artistic rant to follow.It’s a show about a team of racing kids (El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-34352555296374925832010-02-24T22:45:00.000-08:002010-02-24T23:26:13.713-08:00SCOOBY-DOO! ABRACADABRA-DOOWritten by Musgo Del JefeThe latest direct-to-video Scooby-Doo movie, Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo marks the fourth film in a row of the series that Musgo has had a chance to review. This movie is the fourteenth in the series that started off so strongly with the 1998 Scooby-Doo On Zombie Island. Previously, Musgo was highly entertained with the storytelling and self-deprecating humor of the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-377821801451103522010-02-19T02:19:00.000-08:002010-02-19T02:20:25.849-08:00Gary Unmarried - The Complete First SeasonWritten by Pirata HermosaGary Brooks (Jay Mohr) is an average working guy with two kids. He has just recently divorced his wife, Allison (Paula Marshall). It doesn’t take Gary long to bounce back, and being that he is somewhat of a playboy, he immediately has a new girlfriend, Vanessa (Jaime King).Even though the two are divorced, Gary finds himself having to hide his new girlfriend because he El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-9562399954099632352010-02-16T16:00:00.000-08:002010-02-16T16:02:13.687-08:00Small Wonder: The Complete First SeasonWritten by Hombre DivertidoTake an established premise, add in some solid setup/punch writing, family values, a few stories with a message, and put all in the hands of executive producer Howard Leeds, and its no Small Wonder that this show lasted for 96 episodes.Leeds name, as writer and/or producer, can be found on many classic television shows from the '60s and '70s including The Facts of Life,El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-87254503837499861762010-02-07T14:13:00.000-08:002010-02-07T14:18:36.195-08:00The Waltons: Movie CollectionWritten by Hombre DivertidoOn January 26th Warner Home Video released The Waltons: Movie Collection. The collection consists of six made-for-TV movies that span the life of this classic family television from 1947 to 1969. Though these movies are generally considered “reunion” films, the differences between the first three and final three are significant.The set opens with A Wedding on Walton’sEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-41905456769195516472010-01-27T20:23:00.000-08:002010-01-27T20:24:33.468-08:00I Heart JonasWritten by Pirata HermosaThe newest DVD release from the popular Disney television series JONAS starring the three Jonas brothers (Kevin, Nick and Joe) hits stores with a Valentine’s Day theme and your very own Jonas Brothers magnets. In a red box with a giant heart on it and even a name tag for gifting, it’s obvious who it’s marketed towards. And of course, all seven episodes are of the romanticEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-75051421270322963922010-01-26T19:56:00.000-08:002010-01-26T19:57:22.683-08:00The Best of Battle (Vol. 1) by John Wagner, John Cooper, et al.Written by Pirata HermosaA compilation of a number of the most popular British War Comics from 1975-1988 that were first published in Battle Picture Weekly and continued through its many incarnations. This collection contains stories from eighteen different comic strips set during WWII dealing with many issues and perspectives on the war from both sides of the conflict.Some of the stories are El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-66421565179975521592010-01-23T23:46:00.000-08:002010-01-23T23:47:22.030-08:00KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS - Special EditionWritten by FidoFrom the very opening of the movie and the immediately out-of-place title music, it’s hard not to get wrapped up into Kingdom Of The Spiders right off the bat. Slow moving spiders beating up even slower reacting people – sign me up. It brings back fond memories of lazy Sunday early evenings in Southern California watching Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, on Channel 9 while settling El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-31242405926111989722010-01-21T23:35:00.000-08:002010-01-21T23:43:22.812-08:00The House On Sorority Row: 25th Anniversary EditionWritten by Fantasma el Rey“Sister in life, sisters in death.” That’s the tag line for The House On Sorority Row, the 1983 horror/thriller that recently (late 2009) spawned a remake. I don’t know what the remake is like but the original is a fun little romp filled with bad ‘80s hair, decent suspense, and killings galore plus a good amount of nudity. The plot isn’t too terribly bad either.Writer/El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-55528376514302934672010-01-18T01:53:00.001-08:002010-01-18T01:53:58.185-08:00The Men Who Stare At GoatsWritten by FidoWell, alright then, that was an incredibly lost movie. Like someone handing them the casting lottery ticket and they gave it to three-year-old who used it to wipe his nose after an incredibly unsatisfying sneeze. It had no idea whether it was a comedy, drama, etc. and it is just a complete waste of what should've been a good (and at the least fun) flick.I go into this a big fan of El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-64105478567361759482010-01-16T13:20:00.000-08:002010-01-16T13:21:27.082-08:00ER - The Complete Twelfth SeasonWritten by Hombre DivertidoAs the twelfth season of the classic hospital drama hit the shelves on January 12th, 2010, one could not help but be intrigued by packaging that, for the first time, displayed no pictures of any original cast members. With the virtual disappearance of Sherry Stringfield’s Doctor Susan Lewis (apparently if you leave a hit show a second time, it is without fanfare) and El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-51632317758172589082010-01-12T00:04:00.000-08:002010-01-12T00:49:51.599-08:00IT'S COMPLICATEDWritten by FidoReally, it’s not that complicated. It’s not the kind of movie that’s going to change the landscape of movie-making. It’s not some effects-laden adventure story culled from hundreds of other stories and dressed up in a fancy new CG package. There’s no incredibly clever stuff here. The jokes in the movie you’ve heard before and the plot is pretty dang pedestrian. But what sets El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-78285902205418021422010-01-07T00:51:00.001-08:002010-01-07T00:52:50.003-08:00JENNIFER'S BODY (Blu-ray)Written by Pirata HermosaThe story begins with Anita (Amanda Seyfried), “Needy” as her friends call her. She’s narrating the story to explain how she ended up in the mental hospital where we now find her.Just a few months earlier she was a nerdy girl in high school, hanging out with her boyfriend, Chip (Johnny Simmons), and her best friend, Jennifer (Megan Fox). They all lived in a small town El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-48920048655077911282010-01-07T00:26:00.001-08:002010-01-07T22:48:43.796-08:00Farscape: The Complete SeriesWritten Pirata Hermosa In the early ‘90s the Jim Henson Company wanted to embark on a new endeavor and try something it had never done before. They were looking to take their unique skills at puppeteering and their Creature Shop and do more than just special effects in films. They were looking to create a television series where they could bring all of their creations to life.After bringing on El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-78184907107282589482010-01-05T13:21:00.001-08:002010-01-05T15:31:47.886-08:00Winnie the Pooh - A Valentine for You (Special Edition)Written by Hombre DivertidoThe special edition is due to hit shelves today, but it does not appear that Disney has added much to make this release significantly more “special” than the 2004 release. The six-year evolution has resulted in the addition of another episode from the television series The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1989), and six Valentine cards (three designs, two copies each)El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-13820483643333001362010-01-04T23:09:00.000-08:002010-01-04T23:30:01.829-08:0010 Things I Hate About You - 10th Anniversary DVD EditionWritten by Fantasma el Rey10 Things I Hate About You is the best of the slew of teen comedy/dramas that hit the screen in the late 1990s. A strong cast, good writing and the fact that it’s built around a Shakespeare play are some factors that set this film apart. Ten years after its release by Disney/Touchstone it is still loved and widely watched as this 10th Anniversary Edition proves.The basicEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-67962917058866265822010-01-04T23:05:00.000-08:002010-01-04T23:06:48.132-08:00ER - The Complete Twelfth SeasonWritten by Senora BichoER was nearing the end of its 15-year run when season 12 aired in 2005-2006. Ratings had been steadily dropping and this season saw a plummet from #16 to #30.This season brings new challenges for those working in the ER. Dr. Luka Kovac (Goran Visnjic) and girlfriend Nurse Samantha Taggart (Linda Cardellini) call it quits again, which leads him back into the arms of Dr. El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-53463096785896093932009-12-29T11:50:00.000-08:002009-12-29T12:23:02.222-08:00FACING ALIWritten by Hombre DivertidoLike all boxing matches some solid shots are landed in Facing Ali, but more often than not, this documentary swings and misses.The story of Muhammad Ali’s career has been told and documented many times in many forms, so finding a new slant was certainly a challenge. Nonetheless, producers Derik Murry and Paul Gertz, and director Pete McCormack found a way to tell Ali’sEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-82702020689584508752009-12-27T19:28:00.000-08:002009-12-27T19:29:26.013-08:00UP IN THE AIRUp in the Air with George Clooney is a thoroughly entertaining place to be.Avatar may have state of the art special effects, and Sherlock Holmes may be action packed, but Up in the Air succeeds by keeping it simple, excellent storytelling through superb writing and solid performances.In Up in the Air Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a corporate-downsizing gun-for-hire who is on the road more than 300 El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-22954611329190804592009-12-24T02:09:00.000-08:002009-12-24T02:10:48.266-08:00Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie - Extended EditionWritten by Pirata HermosaThe first feature-length made-for-TV movie based on the popular Disney channel show has been released for the first time on DVD.When the Russo family goes on vacation, it is never a dull moment. While most kids can go to the Caribbean with their parents and have a fairly normal family vacation, it’s not so easy when the kids are three wannabe wizards. Knowing their El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-53286816501091379842009-12-10T06:54:00.001-08:002009-12-10T06:54:39.120-08:00BROTHERS (2009)Written by Hombre DivertidoIt is not unusual at this time of year for one's thoughts to turn to the upcoming holiday, the New Year, and of course the best and worst movies of the current year. The respective lists can be tough as they are usually limited to ten entrants. One can certainly thank the writers, director, producers, and actors of Brothers for supplying all with a surefire entrant onEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-14989035680139859942009-12-05T17:24:00.000-08:002009-12-05T17:27:54.499-08:00Night at the Museum - Battle of the Smithsonian (Two-Disc Monkey Mischief Pack)Written by Pirata HermosaIt’s hard enough to believe that one film about a museum whose exhibits come to life during the night would be a fun exciting film, let alone two. But somehow director Shawn Levy managed to succeed. The original film was about Larry (Ben Stiller), a guy down on his luck who gets a gig as the late night guard at the American Museum of Natural History. Unbeknownst to him, El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-54746150890976300892009-11-27T23:15:00.000-08:002009-11-27T23:17:51.993-08:00It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - A Very Sunny ChristmasWritten by Pollo MisteriosoI believe that it is finally all right to use the word “popular” when referring to the show Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This smash comic television show is in its fifth season and finally has the street cred and viewing numbers to prove its fame. In the spirit of the holidays, the gang decided to make a Christmas special for DVD entitled A Very Sunny Christmas that isEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-60162207491597026982009-11-17T15:08:00.000-08:002009-11-17T15:09:33.472-08:00March of the Penguins - Limited-Edition GiftsetWritten by Hombre DivertidoOn November 3rd, Warner Home Video released the 2006 Academy Award-winning documentary March of the Penguins in a limited-edition gift set.Morgan Freeman narrates the documentary that chronicles the trek of the Emperor Penguin to its traditional breeding ground, and follows the plight of the parents as they continue to trek back and forth in order to provide for the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-90519692478297174712009-11-17T00:04:00.000-08:002009-11-17T00:05:13.915-08:002012Written by Pirata Hermosa Jackson Curtis (John Cusack) is an author, a very unsuccessful author who has written only one book that sold slightly more than 400 copies. His wife, Kate (Amanda Peet), grew tired of having her husband go through life with his head buried in his laptop, so she took the two children Lilly (Morgan Lily) and Noah (Liam James) and left him.Still not having grasped the El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-78267828080174432432009-11-15T18:30:00.000-08:002009-11-15T18:33:40.482-08:00The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series - 10th Anniversary CollectionWritten by Senora BichoIn celebration of its 10th anniversary, The Powerpuff Girls - The Complete Series has been released on DVD. The 1998 television debut on Cartoon Network was the highest-rated premiere in the channel’s history and it was consistently highly rated during its six-season run. Boomerang began re-running episodes in 2008. Professor Utonium (Tom Kane) mixed together sugar, spice El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-1280454880308844042009-11-15T17:24:00.000-08:002009-11-15T17:25:13.553-08:00Jason XWritten by Puño EstupendoAfter the 1990s came to a close, the Friday The 13th franchise wanted to try to reinvigorate itself by giving evil an upgrade. After the crapfest of the last several F13 movies, Jason X comes off as quite a bit better even though it's not really all that great. It reminds me of that old Eddie Murphy routine about giving the starving man a cracker, almost anything seems El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-74856400899900946342009-11-15T17:23:00.000-08:002009-11-15T17:24:10.918-08:00Jason Goes to Hell: The Final FridayWritten by Sombra BlancaI understand and fully support the need to suspend disbelief when it comes to movies. Doing so allows the viewer to take part, or at least become an engaged observer, in the world rolling through the screen. Said suspension is especially necessary when it comes to the horror genre. We know it’s not real and for many that’s the whole reason to watch. And much like a soap El Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-7995229488163581612009-11-15T17:21:00.000-08:002009-11-15T17:23:08.640-08:00Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes ManhattanWritten by Fantasma el ReyI haven’t seen Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan in years and there is a reason. As a kid I used to fear these movies and their monster maniac killers but seen as a full-grown adult these things bring mostly laughs. Today the true horror they bring is in the fact that I spend so much time still watching them.The plot goes thusly: a high-school senior classEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20446578.post-3901062027666658282009-11-15T16:55:00.000-08:002009-11-15T17:11:30.894-08:00Friday The 13th Part VII: The New BloodWritten by Puño Estupendo It may be overstating the obvious, but by part seven of the Friday The 13th franchise, this series' glory days were long gone. The formula that the first couple of films had helped to establish was already tired by 1988. There was only one sure way to go to reinvigorate the series: get yourself a telekinetic girl. This Firestarter/Jason mash-up is just so godawful that IEl Bichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14040141122079296388noreply@blogger.com0