Dvd Verdict Presents... Movie Podcasts

Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire discuss the pros and cons of Sam Raimi's super-sequel, Spider-man 3, and preview the upcoming releases of Air Wolf: Season 3 and the John Wayne Centennial Celebration from a number of studios. For the list and cover art of all May 22 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And now, the moment you've all be waiting for, this week's Ambush Topics: What the #$%@! moments; Most lopsided fight; Ridiculous Batman devices; and Movie of television action figures we'd most like to see. Enjoy your weekend! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes.

Chief Justice Michael Stailey returns for a chat with Frank Zappa's wife Gail on the release of Eagle Rock's double album DVD, Apostrophe/Over-nite Sensation, the genius of Frank and his work, and other projects headed your way this year from the Zappa clan. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24-hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes.

Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire talk up the season finales of NBC's Heroes, Fox's 24, CBS' Jericho, and ABC's Lost; preview their reviews of The Tower and The Jean Claude Van Damme Collection, and tease out next week's release of THE THIRST, PAN'S LABYRINTH. For the list and cover art of all May 08 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And the moment you've all be waiting for, this week's Ambush Topics: Inappropriate moments in famously dramatic films for a Wookie to appear; Dark gloomy castles; Favorite smart ass one-liners preceding or following the death of a bad guy; and Movies that takes place in or features characters from Ireland. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show via iTunes.

Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire review the theatrical release of HOTT FUZZ; preview upcoming reviews of Fired!, the fourth season of Wings; and tease out next week's releases of Dirty Dancing: 20th Anniversary Edition, the twin pack of House seasons one and two, White Slave, and the Blu-ray version of Donnie Brasco. For the list and cover art of all May 08 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And the moment you've all be waiting for, this week's Ambush Topics: Knocking someone unconscious with a single punch; Rats on film; Abraham Lincoln used for comedic effect; and Jarring murders perpetrated by King Kong. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire preview upcoming reviews of Harry and the Hendersons and Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep. Coming to stores this week are the Academy Award winning film adaptation of Dreamgirls, the Chevy Chase classic Fletch, and Anna Nicole's Smith's final on screen appearance in Illegal Aliens. For a full rundown of May 01 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And last but not least, this week's Ambush Topics: Sexy Space Aliens, Awesome Booby Traps, Moments from the Fox series 24 that Defy the Laws of Physics, and Talking Animals that Warm Your Heart. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire preview upcoming reviews of the "deceptively dumb" Drew Carey Show: Season One, and the nostalgia of Full House: Season Six. Coming to stores this week are the sleazy syndicated series Cheaters, the ridiculously bad anime series Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars, and Denzel Washington's Deja Vu. For a full rundown of April 24 releases, head over to dvdverdict.com/upcoming/. And last but not least, this week's Ambush Topics: Costly strategic blunders by the Galactic Empire, Scenes that take place at or near a waterfall, Bad ass puppets, and Scenes that take place on New Year's Eve. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. Show your support by voting for the show at Podcast Alley, and Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire prepare you for the Summer movie onslaught by talking TRANSFORMERS; rundown a list of reviews they're working on (Solarbabies, Teen Titans: Season Three, The History Channel's Dogfights); preview next week's new releases including Smokin' Aces, The Venture Bros: Season Two, and Congorama; and dive head first into their Ambush Topics of the Week: Fight scenes using uncoventional weapons, Least intimidating killer robots, Violence to the human knee, and Movie scenes that creeped you out when you were younger... and still do today. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our crazy schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

Chief Justice Michael Stailey and Judge Cynthia Boris sit down with DARK RIDE writer/director Craig Singer, to talk about the making of the film, celebrate the life of Bob Clark, and discuss his upcoming fan created film SCREAMWRITER, the first production from the new fan fiction site, FanLib.com. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our crazy schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

Judges Dave Johnson and Mac McEntire gear up for the weekend by previewing upcoming reviews of Warner Bros.' futuristic descendants of Bugs and Daffy in Loonatics Unleashed, Hundra the female version of Conan, Season Three of The Batman, the special edition releases of Phantasm and Major League. For a full rundown of April 10 releases, head over to dvdverdict/.com/upcoming. And random movie topics explored this week include: Best bad guy plummets, Movies featuring an octopus or octopus-like creature, Moments that defy the laws of physics, and Chase scenes using unconventional vehicles. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our crazy schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

In his first official duties as the new Chief Justice, Michael Stailey is proud to bring you an interview with filmmaker and horror legend Don Coscarelli, who has three new DVD releases coming your way this month via Anchor Bay Entertainment -- Phantasm, Phantasm III, and Survival Quest. Their new Anchor Bay Collection is an exceptional new series dedicated to giving the "Criterion" treatment to classic horror films of old. Judge Bill Gibron has reviewed all three films and you can read his judgments by clicking on the links above. And get ready for more Elvis, because Don clues us into progress on his latest film -- Bubba Nosferatu and the Curse of the She-Vampires. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our crazy schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

Judges David Johnson and Mac McEntire return to provide sneak peeks at their reviews of Defenders of the Earth, Volume 2, Matthew Modine and Phoebe Cates in Private School; Mac reviews the theatrical release of TMNT; the boys rundown next week's DVD releases, including Twin Peaks: Season Two; and this week's random film topics: Movies about safe-cracking, Jarring displays of male nudity, Male villains with long hair, and R-rated violence in PG movies. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing any episodes in our crazy schedule, subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

The evolution of DVD Verdict Presents continues. Welcome to the premiere installment of Judge David Johnson and Judge Mac McEntire's Friday Filibuster. Remember the Entertainment Docket? Well, this is a 30 minute in-depth and entertaining look at what's headed your way on DVD next week. Plus, this week's random movie discussion topics: Cinematic Projectile Vomiting, Fight Scenes That Take Place on Top of Moving Trains, and Tarzan Yells That Occur in Non-Tarzan Films. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing an episode in our crazy schedule, do yourself a favor and subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

Chief Counsel Michael Stailey returns from a month-long exile to bring you an exclusive interview with Disney legend Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Wendy in PETER PAN and Alice in ALICE IN WONDERLAND. A great companion piece to our review of the new Two-Disc Platinum Edition DVD. Enjoy! We encourage your questions and comments by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. You can also show your support by voting for us at Podcast Alley, or Digg. To avoid missing an episode in our crazy schedule, do yourself a favor and subscribe to the show viaiTunes.

From the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey brings you live coverage of opening night for Walt Disney's PETER PAN, meticulously restored for its Two-Disc Platinum Edition DVD release on March 6. The night was hosted by Disney producer Don Hahn (LION KING) with special guests Kathryn Beaumont (voice of Wendy), Paul Collins (voice of John), June Foray (voice of Mermaid and Indian Squaw), Margaret Kerry (voice of Mermaid and the live action model for Tinker Bell), Disney animator Eric Goldberg (the Genie from ALADDIN), and legendary composer Richard Sherman (MARY POPPINS) who, along with singer Paige O'Hara (Belle from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) helped recreate a lost song from Walt's original 1939 concept for PETER PAN. Pre-order Peter Pan: Two-Disc Platinum Edition We encourage your questions, comments, and suggestions by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. If you like what you hear, please leave comments and vote for us

Chief Counsel Michael Stailey runs down highlights of the week's slate of DVD releases and what you can look forward to in March, April, and May. He also previews several new DVD reviews posting this week including James Franco in FLYBOYS, Kurt Thomas in GYMKATA, WWE Superstar John Cena in THE MARINE, and a Doris Day double feature in CAPRICE and MOVE OVER, DARLING. We encourage your questions, comments, and suggestions by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling our 24 hour voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. If you like what you hear, please leave comments and vote for us at iTunes, Podcast Alley, or Digg. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

Chief Counsel Michael Stailey sits down with director Andy Davis to discuss his Coast Guard action film THE GUARDIAN and his visual inspirations. We also kick off our new theatrical reviews segment with Todd Field's LITTLE CHILDREN. We encourage your questions, comments, and suggestions by emailing podcast*at*dvdverdict.com or calling our voicemail hotline at (310) 878-4968. If you like what you hear, please vote for us at Digg.com and leave a comment and subscribe to the show via iTunes. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

Chief Counsel Michael Stailey runs down highlights of new DVD releases, previews the start of the Sundance Film Festival, and takes a look at what you can expect at the multiplex and on television this week. He also previews several new DVD reviews posting this week including MOUCHETTE: CRITERION COLLECTION, CRANK, THE DESCENT, and THE CELESTINE PROPHECY, and takes a look at notable upcoming releases including THE DEPARTED, John Cameron Mitchell's SHORT BUS, Walt Disney's 1920s ALICE COMEDIES, and THE DUKES OF HAZZARD: THE BEGINNING, among others. We encourage your questions, comments, and suggestions by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling the hotline (open 24/7) at (310) 878-4968. If you like what you hear, please vote for us at Podcast Alley or subscribe to the show through iTunes. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

Chief Counsel Michael Stailey runs down highlights of the week's slate of DVD releases, what's coming to theatres, and what you can look forward to on television, all while battling a ridiculous head cold. He also previews several new DVD reviews posting this week including BANDIDAS, IDIOCRACY, and THE GRIDIRON GANG, and takes a look at notable upcoming releases including FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN: SPECIAL EDITION, and SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? SEASON THREE, among others. We encourage your comments and suggestions by emailing podcast*[at]*dvdverdict.com or calling the hotline (open 24/7) at (310) 878-4968. If you like what you hear, please vote for us at Podcast Alley or subscribe to the show through iTunes. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

In a fascinating interview, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey sits down with LORD OF THE RINGS and KING KONG producer Michael Pellerin, who shares his thoughts on the pleasure of collaborating with Peter Jackson, redefining the value of DVD special editions, the potential future of THE HOBBIT, and the passion and dedication needed to be a successful filmmaker. We encourage your comments and suggestions by emailing us or calling the hotline (open 24/7) at (310) 878-4968. If you like what you hear, please vote for us at Podcast Alley or subscribe to the show through iTunes. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

In our first annual Christmas Special, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey is joined by 22 of Verdict's 40 writers and editors to reminisce about their favorite holiday films and television specials of yesterday and today. We encourage your comments and suggestions by emailing us or calling the hotline (open 24/7) at (310) 878-4968. If you like what you hear, please vote for us at Podcast Alley or subscribe to the show through iTunes. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.