Dvd Verdict Presents... Movie Podcasts

Chief Counsel Michael Stailey gives a rundown of new DVD releases for the week of December 18 and accompanying DVD Verdict reviews. He also takes a look to notable releases arriving in January and February 2007, followed by our regular look at new films coming to theatres this weekend and spotlights interesting television for the week. The big feature this episode is DVD Verdict's Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide, compiled by our distinguished Judges... Saturday Night Live: Complete First Season ($69.98, Universal) Star Trek: The Animated Series ($54.99, Paramount) Read Judge Eric Profancik's review  Superman: Ultimate Collector's Edition ($99.92, Warner Home Video) Chronicles of Narnia: Four Disc Extended Edition ($42.99, Buena Vista) King Kong Deluxe Extended Edition Gift Set ($79.98, Universal) Read Judge Dennis Prince's review  Forbidden Planet: Ultimate Collector's Edition ($59.98, Warner Home Video) Read Judge B

Welcome to DVD Verdict presents, our new weekly format. Each Monday, we'll run down the entertainment schedule for film, television, and DVD, to help you plan your week. We'll also give you a sneak peek at the DVD reviews we have lined up over the next five days. This week, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey previews George Clooney's The Good German, NBC's A Year Without a Santa Claus, and a sleigh full of TV on DVD. 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.

Chief Counsel Michael Stailey kicks off our Holly Jolly Christmas celebration with writer/director Bob Clark whose films BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) [Read Judge Bryan Pope's review] and A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) [Read Judge Bill Gibron's review] make the perfect bookend of classic Christmas DVDs. Bob gives us the inside story on both pictures, the new remake of BLACK CHRISTMAS (2006) [View the trailer] by Glen Morgan and James Wong (X-Files, Millennium), and several other remakes of his films in the works by Eli Roth, Howard Stern, and Bob himself. Then stick around after the interview for voice mail highlights, and a preview of our new show format kicking off next week! If you live in Los Angeles, don't miss the special December 19 screening of BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) with director Bob Clark and actors John Saxon and Olivia Hussey, at the New Beverly Cinema, 7165 Beverly Blvd, one block west of La Brea. This is part of Grindhouse Cinema's double feature series, with the second film being SILENT NIGHT, BLOODY NIGHT

Saturday, December 02 -- LIVE from the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA. This week we're covering the world premiere of newest entry in the AIR BUD franchise -- AIR BUDDIES. Highlights of a Q&A session with director Robert Vince and actors Richard Karn (Home Improvement), Paul Rae (Coach Carter), Trevor Wright (George Lopez), Dominic Scott Kay (Charlotte's Web), Skyler Gisondo (Jam), Tyler Guerrero (Medium), and Christian Pike (Strong Medicine); and audio clips from the film. AIR BUDDIES comes to DVD on December 12 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Order it now from Amazon.com. This is the first in our EXHIBIT series, covering premieres, film festivals, award shows, and more. 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. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

This week is a FLASHBACK episode. Originally recorded back on September 4, the show was shelved due to technical difficulties. Now that they've been straightened out, Captain Michael Stailey and his trusted crew Cynthia Boris, Brett Cullum, and Erick Harper are armed and ready pillage and plunder the summer box office, and more specifically the pros and cons of Captain Jack Sparrow's second adventure, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Contribute to The Court of Public Opinion by emailing us or calling the hotline (open 24/7) at (310) 878-4968. Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley. You support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

On what turned out to be an historic Election Day 2006, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey sat down with investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Alex Jones, to discuss his latest film TERRORSTORM, the war of terrorism, and the rapidly changing political climate. Contribute to The Court of Public Opinion Email us or call the hotline at (310) 878-4968 Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley. Your feedback and support are greatly appreciated.

In this Halloween-themed treat, Judge Cynthia Boris and Chief Counsel Michael Stailey have the pleasure of sitting down with writer/director Slater Kane and actors Sean Wing and Mara Marini to discuss their new horror film IN THE DARK, the current state of the horror genre, and favorite Halloween films. There is a special screening of the film October 31 at the Bug Theatre in Denver. For more information, click here. And for those who cannot attend the screening, you can purchase the film on DVD at Amazon.com. For more information, visit the official site at MegalomaniaFilms.com. Contribute to The Court of Public Opinion Email us Or call the hotline at (310) 878-4968 Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley. You time and support are greatly appreciated.

Judges David Johnson, Mac McEntire, Brett Cullum, and Cynthia Boris talk the rise and fall of gore in film and on television, but the centerpiece of this episode is Dave's interview with SLITHER writer/director James Gunn. Contribute to The Court of Public Opinion Email us Or call the hotline at (310) 878-4968 Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley. You time and support are greatly appreciated.

Judge David Johnson sits down with VEGGIE TALES co-creator Mike Nawrocki on the history of the series and their forthcoming feature film for Universal. Judge Brett Cullum's news update includes Netflix, iTunes, legal action against NBC's "Heroes," George Clooney's master plan for dating, and Kirsten Dunst's beheading by the critics. Judge Cynthia Boris continues her update on the new Fall Television Season, juggling prime-time schedules, the impending death of several freshman series, and TV on DVD releases. Contribute to The Court of Public Opinion Email us at podcast@circumstantialevidence.net Or call the hotline at (310) 878-4968 Remember to vote for us at Podcast Alley. You time and support are greatly appreciated.

Judge Dave Johnson sits down with Shadow Falls creator Kendal Sinn, to discuss the evolution of his groundbreaking online mystery/horror series, his partnership with The Horror Channel, and what the future holds this dark, fictional Midwestern town and its inhabitants. Season One, which concludes on Halloween night, will be available on DVD in January. Season Two is already in production and begins airing in March 2007. Contribute to The Court of Public Opinion Email us at podcast@circumstantialevidence.net Or call the hotline at (310) 878-4968 Please vote for us at Podcast Alley -- Vote Now! Technorati Profile

Your host, Judge David Johnson, presents a triple threat of cinematic cheese. This episode is not for the lactose intolerant! First, Judge Brett Cullum strips Paul Verhoeven and Joe Eszterhas' SHOWGIRLS to its sequined pasty core. From conception (with Madonna and Drew Barrymore) to execution (Gina Gershon and Elizabeth Berkley), you might just want to Netflix it again. Next, just in time for the holiday, Judge Brendan Babish prosecutes HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH as the only movie in the series that has nothing to do with Michael Myers. The relocation of Stonehenge to Southern California? Evil masks activated by television? Bugs eating children's heads? You don't see that everyday. And last but not least, Judge Erick Harper goes deep into the SciFi archive for STARCRASH (aka The Adventures of Stella Star), an uber-cheap knockoff of STAR WARS. Starring David Hasselhoff, Christopher Plummer, and Hammer Horror maven Caroline Munro, with a score by legendary composer John Barry. "Imperial Battleship... Ha

GEEK FIGHT!!! Bedlam ensues as Judges David Johnson, Cynthia Boris, Eric Profancik, and Public Defender David Lee Gold take up Lirpas and trade blows on past, present, and speculative future elements of Star Trek. Four will enter, one will leave. Meanwhile, Judge Brett Cullum reports on the new season of Lost, the truth behind the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son, Screech does porn, Russell Crowe says no to two projects, Mel Gibson goes undercover, and more! And Cynthia runs down the first half of Fall television season lineup. Next week she'll wrap up her take on these less than impressive new shows. Contribute to The Court of Public Opinion podcast@circumstantialevidence.net (206) 600-5879

This week, Judges David Johnson and Paul Corupe wax philosophical on two examples of the best of the worst that the film world has to offer -- Super Soul Brother and Rock 'N Roll Nightmare. Also, Judge Brett Cullum gets down and dirty with Whitney Houston's divorce, casting for Hairspray: The Musical, and video player format evolutions. And Judge Cynthia Boris talks shakeups at Saturday Night Live, the launch of the new CW network, and DVD releases for Mama's Family, Whose Line is it Anways?, and The Book of Daniel. Contribute to The Court of Public Opinion podcast@circumstantialevidence.net (206) 600-5879

Join Judges David Johnson, Cynthia Boris, and Mac McEntire on the short bus for this Back to School special, spotlighting the most memorable school-themed television series and films. Judge Brett Cullum dishes the dirt on Eva Longoria wanting out of television, Ben Affleck becoming a respectable actor, Oliver Stone releasing another cut of ALEXANDER, the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son, and how drunk driving has become the new pink. And Judge Cynthia Boris talks Grey's Anatomy: Season Two, Smallville: Season Five, The Office: Season Two, Las Vegas: Season Three, and Diagnosis Murder: Season One. Contribute to The Court of Public Opinion podcast@circumstantialevidence.net (206) 600-5879

Judge David Johnson pulls together the team of Judge Brett Cullum and Public Defender Carey Johnson for a detailed look at films created primarily for a female audience -- Steel Magnolias, Thelma and Louise, Love Actually, Girlfight, and many more. The myths, the inside secrets, and the validation of a genre which has long been maligned. Also... Judge Cynthia Boris previews the first season release of Supernatural, The CW's cross-promotional efforts with MSN and MySpace, the strange fifth season release Silk Stalkings, and her top five picks for Chick TV. And Brett talks Hollywood's narcissistic obsession with plastic surgery. Contact Us: podcast@circumstantialevidence.net (206) 600-5879

Welcome to the first installment of DEPOSITIONS, our indepth discussions with filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals. In this episode, Judges David Johnson and Cynthia Boris interrogate director/producer Melissa Balin on the movie FREEZERBURN, her directorial debut. Having grown up in a showbiz family, most would assume it would be easy to get a feature made. Guess again! To finance the picture, she begged and borrowed, called on family and friends, coerced her brother to refinance his house, and was the first producer to sell the distribution rights to a film on eBay. The result is a star-studded indie muder mystery on the set of a classic television series reunion show -- and a hilarious interview in which Judge Johnson finds himself in the hot seat. Contact Us: podcast@circumstantialevidence.net (206) 600-5879

Judge David Johnson has warmed up the Aston Martin and Appellate Judge Rob Lineberger is shaken a new batch of martinis, as these two secret agents dissect the world of James Bond, from Connery to Craig. Favorite Bond girls? Best and worst villain deaths? You'll learn more about 007 than you thought possible. Also, Judge Brett Cullum stops by with the inside story on Daniel Craig and Casino Royale. No Q? No Moneypenny? Say it ain't so! And Judge Cythnia Boris is on the run from a Zuni fetish doll, while updating us on the new CW and Fox fall schedules, and Veronica Mars fans implementing their own guerilla marketing campaign. Contest: Drunken Jabba the Hut Language Translator Tell us what movie he's quoting from. First correct answer sent to contest@circumstantialevidence.net wins. Next Episode: Chick Flicks Visit: The new Circumstantial Evidence site Contact Us: podcast@circumstantialevidence.net (206) 600-5879

The spirit world is disturbed this week, as Judges David Johnson, Cynthia Boris, and Jennifer Malkowski do a little ghostbusting on supernatural television series past and present. Also, Judge Brett Cullum stops by with casting news on Christopher Nolan's next Batman film, THE DARK KNIGHT, while Cynthia talks up the release of the little known 1970s BILL COSBY SHOW and SNL alum Dana Carvey's role in BLUE THUNDER. Next Episode: James Bond Comments? podcast@circumstantialevidence.net (206) 600-5879

Judge David Johnson and this week's co-host, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey, launch an action-packed discussion into the exceptionally best and hideously worst comic book to film adaptations. Judge Brett Cullum is riding shotgun with Mel Gibson while dishing on the diva antics of Scarlett Johannson, and Judge Cynthia Boris waxes nostalgic about bipodal martial arts canines and last season's canceled threshold breaking, surface dwelling, invasion series. Next Episode: Supernatural Television Comments? podcast@circumstantialevidence.net (206) 600-5879  

Judge David Johnson takes over the courtroom, with a new weekly format, a rotating co-host, The Verdict Five (a rapid fire topical hotlist), Judge Cynthia Boris' Prime Suspects, Judge Brett Cullum's Hearsay, and much more!This week, Judge Mac McEntire joins Dave for a look at film's most resilient protagonists, and a Verdict Five rundown of the big screen's greatest indestructible heroes. Next Episode: Comics to Film Comments? podcast@circumstantialevidence.net (206) 600-5879