Dvd Verdict Presents... Movie Podcasts

Clark returns with a look back at the all too short career of composer Michael Kamen who passed away in November 2003 at the age of 55. From his film and television scores (Don Juan DeMarco, Brazil, The Winter Guest, From the Earth to the Moon, Band of Brothers, Lethal Weapon 3, Open Range, What Dreams May Come, and more) to his solo and collaborative symphonic compositions. And he wraps up this week's show with a review of Ben Stiller's Tropic Thunder. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

This week's Dave and Mac "geek attack" focuses its energy on God of War II, Eureka: Season 2, Dexter: Season 2, Scorpion King 2, the upcoming movie adaptations of Street Fighter II and Prince of Persia, Orson Welles' Don Quixote, teen sitcoms that make no sense, beloved janitors, worst job in Star Wars' Imperial Fleet, Baby Prison Break vs. Baby A-Team, and Dave's new #1 cult classic DVD of all time -- Psycho Kickboxer. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.

Kent and Michelle return with the first of a two-part, pre-camping extravaganza; featuring two guest experts' review of Jane Goodall's When Animals Talk, thrill to Couch Entertainment News, geek out with "Top 10 Star Wars Moments," watch (or listen) as Escape to Witch Mountain flies out of the Disney Vault only to go SPLAT, and get a sneak peek at next week's episode. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.

Judge Clark Douglas returns with an armful of new and recent soundtrack releases, including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Tropic Thunder, Jerry Lewis' Way Way Out, Scorpio, Invaders from Mars, Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, Batman: Gotham Knight, and theatrical reviews for Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and Pineapple Express. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

Judge Erich Asperschlager joins Dave and Mac to swanktastically discuss NBC's Fear Itself (which could also be called Masters of Horror: Season 3), AMC's Mad Men, BBC's Spaced, MTV's American Mall, Showtime's Dexter, scenes from a mall, and Die Hard stunts that'll kill you in real life. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.

We're a day late, but with good reason. A mystery host has taken over The Couch this week for an ailing Kent and, in addition to Couch Entertainment News and trivia, has brought along a lineup of special guests that rivals the Tonight Show, minus the lame Jay Leno monologue. Curious? I know I am. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.

Clark leaves the barn door open this week, as he explores music from memorable live action films -- Cats & Dogs, Homeward Bound, Black Beauty, and more. Tune in for the music and stay for his reviews of Step Brothers and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

Dave and Mac tighten your lug nuts with news of NASCAR romance novels, the pitiful state of theatrical comedy, characters who mysteriously disappear from television series, overlooked loathsome villains, and more. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.

Kent and Michelle split on their reactions to The Dark Knight; review Sesame Street: Count on Sports amidst a live dog fight; explore a wealth of Couch Entertainment News; and fight back tears to Flick-swap with the Schwanker. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.

In honor of the San Diego Comic Con, Clark focuses this week's show on music from films based on comic books. Plus, his theatrical reviews for X-Files: I Want to Believe and Step Brothers. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

Dave geeks out over The Dark Knight and drools over the possibilities for a third film. A quick rundown of upcoming DVD releases for july 29. And who wins in a death match between Batman and Blade, Batman and Darth Vader, or movie alien vs. movie alien. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.

It's a celebration extravaganza, as Kent and Michelle celebrate VFTC's first birthday with a double sized show and extra helpings of superhero movie news, Emmy nominees, listener voice mails, and the return of Flick Swap. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.

This week, Clark explores the musical legend of the cinematic Caped Crusader, from Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's Batman through Chris Nolan, Hans Zimmer, and James Newton Howard's The Dark Knight. He also offers up reviews of The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

Erich drops in for E3 video game news and such equally important and weighty topics as what M.O.D.O.K. stands for, the joys of riding a forklift over a giant mountain of cash, '80s anti-drug commercials, and cumulative Dark Knight fanboy orgasm. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.

Kent flies solo this week, throwing a baby shower for Brad and Angie's twins, with gifts that include a review of Kenny the Shark: Vol. 3, Couch Entertainment News, and a trip inside the Disney Vault to find young Kurt Russell in The Computer That Wore Tennis Shoes. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.

Octode Rectifier Productions returns with a follow up to their much heralded debut, the original pod play Prombies. This time, the adventure takes us back to the glory days of '80s action picks, loaded with gun play, impossible odds, and villains bent on world domination for no particular reason. Ladies and gentlemen, DVD Verdict proudly presents... Bullet Penetration, written and directed by David Johnson. Enjoy! Email your comments to Dave.

Some of the greatest scores you'll ever hear are ones that never made it into the final cut of the film. This week, Judge Clark Douglas takes a look back at rejected Elmer Bernstein compositions for The Scarlet Letter, The Journey of Natty Gann, and Gangs of New York; as well as offering up his reviews for Journey to the Center of the Earth and Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.

This week the boys get freaky and geeky with zombie diaries, dead cats, Shatner the prophet, and James McAvoy: America's favorite new action hero. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Dave and Mac.

It's an oddly anthropomorphic week, as Kent and Michelle muddle their way through the complexities of Asian bear mating rituals, the hype surrounding Chris Nolan's nocturnal flying rodent, and a joyride in a previously enjoyed Volkswagen from Disney Vault. Enjoy! Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle.

This week, join Clark as he explores the diversity of music composed for the films of Will Smith; from Six Degrees of Separation through Hancock, which he also reviews. Enjoy! Email your comments, questions, or suggestions to Clark.