Dvd Verdict Presents... Movie Podcasts

Dave and Dan put their contrarian a-holery aside this week to celebrate Father's Day by running down a list of cinematic badass dads.

Patrick and JB channel their inner 10-year-olds to explore the world of JJ Abrams' Super 8, an homage to the classic Spielbergian summer movies of old. Plus, the production values are MINT!

Bet you never thought we'd get this far! Steve, Dave, and Adam ring in Episode 100! Jon's there lurking, and is very sad because his mic is busted, but at least he's there in spirit, laughing at the rest of us. WE run down the big ole slab of "What the hell?!" that was E3 2011! If The Cirque De Soliel is the most exciting show on Earth, this just may have been the most boring. There's some PSVita inspired hand-wringing, some Wii-U inspired head-scratching, much yawning over Kinect and much love for Uncharted 3, Skyrim, and Mass Effect 3!

Michelle finds herself alone on the couch, yet again. But that doesn't stop her from putting Oprah in her place, praising James Lipton, pitting Julie Bowen against Sofia Vergara, handicapping the summer movie season, and reviewing The Golden Child on the latest Greaties of the '80s.

This week, Clark digs into another batch of new and recent film music releases, offering selections from Paul, Your Highness, Kung Fu Panda 2, Masada, I Am Number Four, Rango, and Source Code. In addition, J.J. Abrams' sci-fi thriller Super 8 is reviewed. Enjoy!

Dave, Dan, and Steve saddle up to extoll the virtues of the Coen Brothers' True Grit, before camping out to defend the glory that is Battle: Los Angeles.

Patrick and JB are seeking The Army of the Twelve Monkeys, but will settle for a blatant f-ing of Terry Gilliam's cult classic. Hey, film criticism ain't an exact science with these clowns, but they're getting better.

Live from Smuggler's Notch, Dave, Mike, and Dan recall the insanity of Legend of the Hidden Temple, more Superman than you can shake a high definition stick at, the worst superhero costumes of all time, you as the villain of a Die Hard knockoff, and new social issues for comic book heroes.

Michelle sits alone once again on her big Couch, but doesn't let that deter her from discussing the death of Randy Macho Man Savage, Spielberg movies coming to Blu-ray, and opening The Disney Vault on White Fang.

This week, Clark spotlights film music which prominently features the piano, offering selections from The Conversation, Searching for Bobby Fischer, The Piano, Love Field, The Firm, Forrest Gump, Munich and Finding Neverland. In addition, the comic book blockbuster X-Men: First Class is reviewed. Enjoy!

Returning to format, with the second half of their countdown to the 10 Best Bone-crunching-life-threatening Practical Movie Stunts, Dan and Dave set their sights on Ben Hur, Stagecoach, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Willow, For Your Eyes Only, and The Road Warrior... but only after an in-depth discussion of X-Men: First Class and where it ranks in the X-Men franchise.

Patrick and Mark hide under the bed to discuss Liam Neeson badassery, French action movies, and Gun Kata. Plus! Mark shares the incredible true story of the time he was TAKEN.

On a very special episode, Dan and Steve join Dave to build the excitement for X-Men: First Class and Conan the Barbarian, share the love for Fast Five and Season Three of Parks and Rec, and revisit Zombieland. Plus! The worst TV or movie use of your favorite sport, Shameful representation of mental illness, and Badass strangers in a strange land.

Steve and Jon are back to run down the news. The PSN is back, and Activision has announced their subscription plans for Call of Duty. Meanwhile, the guys are still playing LA Noire, but Jon finds time for some Brink, while Steve digs into The Witcher 2, and Hunted: The Demon's Forge.

This week, Clark offers a collection of music from summer blockbusters, spotlighting selections from Independence Day, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Transformers, Gremlins, Spider-Man, Back to the Future, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Enjoy!

Dave and Dan postpone the conclusion of their Dangerous Stunts countdown to honor the fallen heroes of America's military through Hollywood's finest -- Blackhawk Down, Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Rambo III, Battle: Los Angeles.

Inconceivable! Patrick and Doug must escape The Pit of Despair, find Miracle Max, diffuse the wrath of Inigo Montoya, and defeat Prince Humperdinck, just to review The Princess Bride. Ugh... They're kissing again.

Dave and Mac shatter the Geek Barometer with the ultimate entertainment pop quiz. With Star Wars and Saved by the Bell as the main topics, you're about to have your pre-holiday minds blown.

Suit up with Steve and Jon for another epic sortie against the forces of boredom. Steve breathes an incredulous sigh of relief as the PSN Crisis lumbers to an end. There's a thrilling discussion about the perfectly-timed Modern Warfare 3 info leak. Love is doled out for Dirt 3 and The Witcher 2, and some game about Templars. But everything pales in comparison to L.A. Noire; is this the first Mature-rated game to truly be mature?

Michelle flies solo this week. As fires sweep central Alberta, The Couch discovers "Movie Night" tea, looks forward to The Bang Bang Club and X-Men: First Class, and brings in Connor and Emily to review Kung Fu Panda 2.