Dvd Verdict Presents... Movie Podcasts

Kidney stones the size of a coconut and ball-stealing Coonhounds bookend this week's half hour of bizarre audio entertainment. Madagascar 2 flops onto DVD and Blu-ray, just as the penguins sign on for a Nickelodeon series. Oscar nominations rundown. An enthusiastic review for Disney's Walt: The Man Behind the Myth. Michelle FlickSwaps pre-insane Mel Gibson in The Road Warrior. And Kent sweats out the final days of his 30s. Feel free to send your condolences. Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. Once a week not enough? Then be sure to check out ViewFromTheCouch.com.

This week begins Clark's countdown of the Top 20 films scores for 2008. And the winners are... Hancock (20), The Spiderwick Chronicles (19), Speed Racer (18), Hellboy II: The Golden Army (17), The Spirit (16), and a bonus track from The Incredible Hulk. Clark also ticks off his 10 Worst Films of 2008, and provides a new review for Sam Mendes' Revolutionary Road. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

Dave, Mac, and Erich join forces to discuss the (spoiler free) season premiere of Lost, the spoiler-challenged premiere of Battlestar Galactica complete with Dave's recent interview with showrunner Ron Moore, the new season of 24, Mac's review of Kyle XY: Season 2, Dave's reviews of Max Payne and a Japanese bear attack flick, and such memory jarring subjects as time travel gone awry, scenes with lava where the character should have died, and films or shows that would make lousy video games. We invite you to send comments and suggestions to Friday Filibuster.

Welcome to Podcast Island! Kent and Michelle do their show on Segways this week, as they discuss Kevin James' Mall Cop and Chris Nolan's thought on Heath Ledger, review Animal Planet's new DVD Arctic Exposure, open the Disney vault on Bette Davis in The Watcher in the Woods, and eulogize dearly departed actors Ricardo Montalban and Patrick Macnee... (Editor: Uh, guys...)] Yeah? (Patrick Macnee is still very much alive.)] Really? (Yeah. I think you mean Patrick McGoohan.) Oh... I guess it would be inappropriate to say all those classic British actors look alike, eh? (Yeah.) Then we'll just say "Enjoy!", as we pull out foot out of our mouth. (Good idea.) Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.

The journey through the decades comes to a close, as Judge Clark Douglas returns to the present day, featuring soundtrack selections from Couching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001), 25th Hour (2002), The Matrix: Revolutions (2003), The Incredibles (2004), Crash (2005), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), There Will Be Blood (2007), Milk (2008), and a bonus track from Gladiator (2000). Clark also shares his review of Last Chance Harvey, and the recently announced nominations for the 2008 International Film Music Critics awards. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

With Mac away, Michael and Erich drag poor Dave into the depths of depravity with such topics as suicidal goldfish, boyhood crushes, and porn, before eventually redeeming themselves with reviews of the 24 Season Premiere and the BBC's Skins, the death of Prison Break, preview new seasons of Lost and Battlestar Galactica, and favorite mind-frakkin' TV moments. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.

After discovering the existence of two lost Couch episodes, Kent and Michelle push forward once more unto the breach, to unlock the mystery of Elephant Tales, flick swap The Spiderwick Chronicles, dream of erotic encounters on What Not to Wear, set Terminators against Iron Man villains, and call out losers with truck testicles. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.

Judge Clark Douglas' musical time machine tumbles its way into the Clinton era, exploring film scores of the 1990's, with selections from Joe versus the Volcano (1990), Backdraft (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Schindler's List (1993), Legends of the Fall (1994), Crimson Tide (1995), The English Patient (1996), L.A. Confidential (1997), Armageddon (1998), American Beauty (1999), and a bonus track from The Legend of 1900 (1998). Clark also shares his review of Gran Torino. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

Ring in the new year with Dave, Mac, and Erich, as they discuss what Santa brought them, teasing out the winter television season, rubbing salt in the wounds of Pushing Daisies fans, reviewing Superhero Movie and Eagle Eye on Blu-ray, memorable robot death scenes, one-handed shotgun madness, and much more. Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.

Still riding that New Year's buzz, Kent and Michelle revel in 2008 box office blockbusters, mourn the potential death of Narnia, get animated with Jerry Lewis and the old school Nutty Professor, and FlickSwap Clash of the Titans. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.

Armed with parachute pants and an arm full of Swatches, Judge Clark Douglas bravely enters the 1980s in this week's exploration of film scores throughout the decades. Relish selections from The Blue Lagoon (1980), Chariots of Fire (1981), E.T. (1982), The Right Stuff (1983), Gremlins (1984), Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), The Mission (1986), The Untouchables (1987), Midnight Run (1988), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), and a bonus cut from The Witches of Eastwick (1987). Clark also shares his glowing reviews for Frost/Nixon, and The Reader. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

Judge Clark Douglas continues his exploration of soundtracks through the decades, by focusing on the polyester and velour sheathed films of the 1970s, featuring selections from Airport (1970), The French Connection (1971), The Godfather (1972), Enter the Dragon (1973), Chinatown (1974), Bite the Bullet (1975), Taxi Driver (1976), Star Wars (1977), Days of Heaven (1978), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), and a bonus track from The Fury (1978). He also includes reviews for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Doubt, and The Spirit. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

The Friday Filibuster team is proud to present the second annual Busters, honoring excellence in the most unique film, television, DVD, and Blu-ray categories for 2008. Inspired by the genius of Arrested Development's Byron "Buster" Bluth, Dave and Mac pay homage to such creative innovations as Best Hair, Best Performance by a Sandwich in a Supporting Role, Biggest WTF Moment, Best Awwwww Moment, Cheesiest Moment, Best/Worst Death Scene, Best/Worst Villain, Best/Worst Hero, Best Under the Radar DVD, The DVD that Hated You the Most, Favorite DVD, The TV Show that Hated You the Most, Favorite TV Show, The Film that Hated You the Most, and Favorite Film. Congratulations to all the winners! Feel free to email your feedback to Dave and Mac.

Kent and Michelle settle in for a short winter's nap, with their final episode for 2008. Christmas is here, as they explore the history of stop-motion holiday specials, share special discount codes for shopping couch potatoes, highlight modern Christmas film classics, and are paid yet another visit from Santa himself. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Kent and Michelle.

It's a new and recent release week, as Clark highlights selections from Frost/Nixon, Let the Right One In, Changeling, Bolt, The President's Lady, Report to the Commissioner, Batman: The Animated Series, and Tinker Bell. Happy Holidays! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

When the winter day's done, the seasonal fun has just begun at the sweetestvplace in town: The Candy Cane Drive Thru! Celebrate the season that 'tis with a sampler of holiday goodies: a Drive Thru gift exchange sends Pete on a long strange trip; Morris Barloff narrates a disturbing mash-up of holiday classics; a mall Santa grants a young girl's Christmas wish; Principal Prosser visits a sick student during holiday break; and Carl's secret Santa teaches him a valuable lesson about judging people. "Candy Cane Drive Thru" is a sketch comedy podcast written and performed by Erich Asperschlager and Dave Johnson, with special appearances by Michael Stailey and Carey Johnson. Comments? Email us: feedback@candybardrivethru.com Merry Christmas!

In what may turn out to be the last Filibuster of 2008, Dave and Mac cram in as much content as possible: Northeast power outage, obligatory Prison Break update, The Wrestler review, backstory on The Watchmen, understanding Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion, failed television prequels, favorite eye patch wearing characters, lame action figures, and movies that should never ever be remade. Happy Holidays! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.

Christmas comes to Edmonton, as Kent and Michelle tick off a list of must-see holiday films and television specials, review Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, offer up gift suggestions for the entertainment junkie on your list, and receive a special visit from K. Kringle. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.

Clark continues his time traveling film score adventures, as we visit the 1960s with selections from La Dolce Vita (1960), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), A Fistful of Dollars (1964), A Patch of Blue (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), Casino Royale (1967), Romeo and Juliet (1968), Midnight Cowboy (1969), and a bonus track from In Like Flint (1967). He closes out the show with a review of Keanu Reeves in the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

Dave, Erich, and Adam once again their video gaming prowess by arming you with a wide array of gift giving ideas for the gamer in your life. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to David Johnson.