DVD Review: Freaks and Geeks Yearbook Edition
High school is hard for everyone. It’s a time in your life where you really start to figure out who you are and try to define yourself. The biggest trick is figuring it out while fitting in with the rest of the school. The hit TV series Freaks and Geeks from comedy mastermind Judd Apatow (The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Superbad) explores the trials and tribulations that we all must face. Shout Factory has just released one of the greatest TV on DVD collections to date as Freaks and Geeks: Yearbook Edition. This set includes the entire 18 episode series which ran from 1999-2000. The realistic and honest take on high school the and inherent problems that we all go through defined this series and sets it above the rest.
DVD Review: The Real Ghostbusters: The Complete Series
When there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call?
GHOSTBUSTERS!
In 1984 something big happened: A film called Ghostbusters about 4 crazy guys hunting ghosts captivated audiences across the country. The movie eventually lead to a sequel and started one of the greatest stories and surprising franchises of our childhood. Now thanks to Time-Life, The Real Ghostbusters: The Complete Series is available for the first time EVER on DVD. The series set includes all 147 episodes on 25 discs. Yes, 25 discs! This is as complete as it gets folks! But wait, there’s more: OVER 12 hours of NEW interviews, introductions, and more!
Game Review: Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (PS3)
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is the best Spider-Man game ever.
The acrobatics, the story, the guest stars, the villains, the art, the multiple paths and endings… Wait! Before we really begin the love fest that is the recount of my perception of this game, let’s pretend for a moment that this is a regular review you might find somewhere other than ComicsOnline, and nickpick it mercilessly, okay? Here goes…
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Xbox 360 Game Review: Too Human
Too Human is an Xbox 360 exclusive action role playing game from silicon knights, the people who brought you the underrated Eternal Darkness for the Nintendo Gamecube. It is the first game in a trilogy that mixes Norse mythology and sci-fi technology. You play as Baldur, the son of Odin, in a never-ending war against the machines that are trying to exterminate the human race. The story unfolds thorough a series cut scenes with heavy exposition, but manages to stay interesting despite it’s often heavy handedness.
DVD Review: Doctor Who Season 4
The Doctor is IN!
Doctor Who that is. New adventures, new Companions, and returning adversaries comprise the greatness that is the Fourth Season of Doctor Who which is now available on DVD. If you haven’t been watching this newest incarnation of The Doctor Who franchise Season 4 is a great starting point!
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Blu-ray & DVD Review: Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder is an action movie set in the Vietnam war set within a comedy of the same name. Whether you’re talking about the comedy or the war drama within, Tropic Thunder is an all-star extravaganza that satires stardom, war movies, and really all of Hollywood.
Ben Stiller (producer of The Ruins) stars as Tugg Speedman as who in turn stars as Four Leaf Tayback. Speedman is the ultimate action hero whose fame has seen better days.
Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda) stars as Jeff Portnoy who in turn stars as Fats. Portnoy is a heroin addict whose fame is largely based on movies featuring himself playing multiple roles in fat suits.
Blu-ray Review: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars does what no Star Wars prequel has ever done: Not suck.
Sure, Episode I had pod racing and a cool battle with Darth Maul, Episode II had Yoda battling Dooku and the arena scene, and Episode III had a battle scene on Kashyyyk, a place we hadn’t seen since the Holiday Special, but overall, they were an embarrassment to all us old school fans of the original trilogy. They featured whiny Anakin whining his whiny face all over the whiny place… They just weren’t good.
Top Five (12.04.08)
| Kevin | Matt | Karl |
| JSA #21 | Jingle Belle/ Santa Claus vs Frankenstein | |
| Astounding Wolf Man | Marvels Eye of the Camera | |
| Immortal Iron Fist | New Avengers | |
| Nyx: No Way Home | She Hulk Comic Collision | |
| X-Infernus #1 of 4 | X-Men Noir | |
| +The Spirit TPB vol 1 | + | +1000 Record Covers |
| Chelsea Dee | Sarah | Camille |
| Authority #5 | AUTHORITY #5 | BLEACH vol.
DVD Review: Wanted (Two Disc Special Edition)I didn’t know that God was really that vengeful. I’m sure that everyone would be surprised to find out that God headed up a group of assassins. Ok, not really God but Morgan Freeman, who has played God on occasion. He is the head of an organization of assassins in the movie Wanted. It came out during the summer, and was based on a limited series comic book by Mark Millar, but since you are on ComicsOnline, I shouldn’t have to tell you that. Now, Wanted (Two Disc Special Edition) is out on DVD. TV News: EXCLUSIVE: Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 2 Production UpdateComicsOnline is pleased to share EXCLUSIVE Information regarding Sony’s Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 2! Supervising Director/Supervising Producer Victor Cook was kind enough to share some information about what we can expect in season 2 and what lies ahead for our hero: We’ve posted about half of season 2 so far (editing, music sound effects). We have Ock, Sandman all the favorite bad guys coming back. Plus the premieres of villains we didn’t see in season one!-and the premiere of villains we didn’t tease at last comic con. The first four episodes are full on winter, Dec-Jan. The third episode of season 2 is Christmas. The composers did some fun stuff in that one. The snow covered city looks great! The animated falling snow also looks great! We showed a snippet of the Kraven episode at San Diego, that whole episode is now complete and done– it looks fantastic! Blu-ray and DVD Review: HancockIn world where danger is all around us there is only one man brave enough (or drunk enough) to save us…HANCOCK! Will Smith’s Superhero Adventure Hancock is now available on DVD and Blu-ray! Hancock is the story of a man trying to find his place in a world that has total disregard for him. He wants to help, but he is a big screw-up. …With powers equivalent to Superman. Movie Review: SpecialAt some point in our lives we all dream of being someone else, whether it’s a Police Officer, a Fire Fighter or a Doctor. In the case of Les Franken, he dreams of being a superhero and helping others. What happens when we actually get a chance to live our dream? Can one person change the world and what must he do to achieve his goals? These are the questions posed by the incredible film SPECIAL which stars Michael Rapaport as Les Franken. Gift Guides 2008: HorrorThe holidays are upon us, and with the season comes the hassle of shopping for those pesky gifts. Well here‘s a quick guide of the best horror I saw this year. 1. The Zombie Diaries – This is my #1 pick of the year for the horror genre. An innovative, small budget film from England, where monsters meet monsters. 2. Wizard of Gore – For the fan of the off-beat, surreal plot that needs to be watched more that once to be comprehended. And every time you watch there’s something new still. If you liked Videodrome, you’ll love this. 3. Diary of the Dead – The latest offering from the maestro, George Romero, this flick gives another prospective of the beginning of the outbreak. Actually I was hooked at George Romero. 4. Mother of Tears – Another flick from across the pond, this time Italy offers up it‘s own brand of horror through Dario Argento. Witchcraft, medieval killing devices, and Asia Argento, yippee ti yo ki yay. Gift Guides 2008: Video GamesSo, you’re looking for a gift come Black Friday, and you don’t know what to get your gamer, and you forgot to ask them what they wanted. Or, alternatively, you are a gamer who doesn’t know what he or she wants… Here’s a list of high profile releases to help you make your decision on what to buy this holiday shopping season for your geeky gamer… Console PS3/XBox 360 Gift Guides 2008: American AnimationAh, the Holiday Shopping season is about to begin, and you’re wondering what you should get that animation fan of yours. Well, ComicsOnline.com has reviewed several excellent animated features this year, for viewers young and old. Here are our suggestions: |
