Light Spoilers, Ladies and Gents. Going into this episode, I wasn’t really worried about being disappointed. I mean, I never really am disappointed by any episode of this show. And I’m not saying I was disappointed in this episode, even though Opie (Ryan Hurst) didn’t kill Clay (Ron Perlman). You can’t always get what you want. But as the episode started, I [...]

One of the things I love about Christmas is picking out unique gifts! Realistically, though, it’s a really hard thing to do. How do you select unique items from an over-saturated market crying out for Geek Love? Slap a label on it and it’s geeky, right? Well, I say geekdom is in the eye of the beholder! In the weeks [...]

In case you’ve been too busy playing Skyrim to notice, it’s officially the holiday season. Stores are working overtime to sell their wares, the radio is blaring Christmas carols, and I am seriously jonesin’ for some hot chocolate. Never mind that Thanksgiving was only a few days ago; in the hearts and minds of American consumers, those last few days [...]

10 ornaments to make your tree glow with pride If you’re like me, your tree is a lazy lifelong scrapbook – the popcorn wreath that was half eaten by the dog (RIP Waggs Kiphart), an immense collection of Holiday Barbies (Don’t judge me. I was told this was a safe space), and enough Popsicle sticks and hot glue to keep [...]

Another Tuesday has come around and that means the Music, Film, and Television companies want to make some more money off of ya. Let’s see if they’re selling anything worth your while. DVD New Releases for November 29th, 2011 & December 2nd, 2011   Friends With Benefits. [DVD/Blu-ray] Starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. (Dec. 2nd) Trailer Our Idiot Brother. [DVD/Blu-ray] [...]

(I’m hoping someone gets the reference in my title) I love films that make me feel nostalgic in a good way. I especially love films that make me feel like a kid again; the ones that take me back to when my life was simpler, when I didn’t have a care in the world. Very few films do that for [...]

Sons of Anarchy preview – Episode 13: To Be (Act 1) This is the end, my friends. Well, technically, it’s the beginning of the end. Part one of a two part ending. Part two is next week. That will actually be the end of this season and possibly of Clay (Ron Perlman). All of the turmoil that has taken place [...]

While Congress collectively shrugs its shoulders at the failure of the “Super” Committee, Europe and the Middle East engage in a high stakes game of apocalyptic one-upsmanship. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem denounced the Arab League’s sanctions in an attempt to distract from his government’s public murdering of protestors. The sanctions, a laundry list of economic goodies that Arab League member states [...]

It’s a miracle, but I caught up. After this review, the list will be shorter each week due to the fact that the #4 issues will be spread out  over December. DC’s “New 52″ Number 3′s Green Lantern- 5/5 Green Lantern Corps- 4/5 Green Lantern: The New Guardians – 5/5 Red Lantern -4/5 Batman – 4/5 Batman And Robin -5/5 [...]

In the 8th grade, I was really into Hard Rock . Remember those days? Back when bands like Seether, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, and Chevelle weren’t just something Modern Rock Radio could cling to to stay relevant. Back when post-grunge and metal came together and it wasn’t annoying. Those were great days. But it’s been a while. Today’s scene is a bit more bleak. [...]

  If you’ve been a fan of Mogwai since their conception (or even if you’re just faking it like I am), Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Willwill throw you in the Gulag and re-educate you on just about everything you thought about the band in the past.And for those of you out there who are looking to get your [...]

Are you one of those crazy Black Friday shoppers? At heart, I am not. However, there is a distinct possibility that I will be unwillingly dragged from my warm bed to participate in what my mother-in-law considers the thrill of the hunt. Emphasis on the “unwilling,” here. But, I refuse to go on any such hunt unprepared! So, I’ve tracked [...]

While some might argue that A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is the greatest of the Thanksgiving holiday films (slim pickings, eh? Why does Thanksgiving get the shaft, here?), I am firmly in the camp that says no other Thanksgiving movie needs to exist, because we have the John Hughes’ classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Many factors make this such an excellent [...]

Beware of Light Spoilers Since last week’s episode, I’ve been praying for some major carnage to happen involving around Clay (Ron Perlman). I want his blood. I mean, pretty much everyone on the show wants his blood. Everyone seems to be hunting for it, but no one’s getting it. Yet. Through the years, he’s learned to be quite elusive. And [...]

Succulent, herb-infused turkey.  Melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes. Fresh, crisp greens.  Gooey homemade mac-n-cheese.  Warm apple pie and delicious pumpkin whoopie pies. Washed down with a pint of homebrewed imperial blonde ale. Now that you’re drooling, you might be wondering what’s so different about this Thanksgiving menu. Yes, most of the dishes use the same recipes and kitchen gadgetry as you’ll be [...]

Whether you love Disney or hate Disney, the company has left an indelible mark upon modern entertainment. Characters like Mickey Mouse and movies like Snow White helped bring animation to the forefront of the movie industry and are still bringing in money today. That being said, some of the animators at Disney must have some pretty sick imaginations, because some [...]

I’m pretty sure every person of my generation played with Play-Doh.  We all remember smooshing and pressing it into shapes, rolling it into little logs and balls, and inevitably getting yelled at for getting it in mom’s carpet.  I always wondered, though, how awesome it would be to use REAL dough to make some of the awesome creations. Well, Eva [...]

Sons of Anarchy preview – Episode 12: Burnt and Purged Away I’ve been going over this a lot in my head and from a writer’s standpoint, as much as I hate to say it, killing Clay might be a bad idea. As much as would love to see it happen after everything that has happened so far in the series, [...]

Alright boys and girls, it’s time for another DC comic review. I’m still playing catch up, so let’s get straight to my ratings on the number 2 issues. DC’s “New 52″ Issue 2 Green Lantern – 4/5 Green Lantern Corps -4/5 Green Lantern: The New Guardians -4/5 Red Lantern -4/5 Batman -4/5 Batman And Robin -5/5 Batman: The Dark Knight- 3/5 Detective [...]

Another Tuesday, another list of great (or somewhat mediocre) DVDs and music for you to buy. DVD Releases for November 22nd, 2011 Super 8. [DVD, Blu-ray] Starring Elle Fanning and Kyle Chandler.  Conan the Barbarian. [DVD, Blu-ray] Starring Jason Momoa and Ron Perlman.  Spy Kids – All the Time in the World. [DVD, Blu-ray] Starring Jessica Alba, Joel McHale, and Danny Trejo. [...]