Category: DVD

Transformers Animated: Season One DVD Review

Before I start this review I feel I must warn the reader that I do in fact have a bit of a personal bias, as I’ve been one of the most avid and devoted fans of the Transformers universe/franchise since 1985 (coincidentally, the time of my birth…).

Yes, I am one of those people who was even partially responsible for getting that disgusting piece of filth made by Michael Bay (whose only redeeming qualities were it gave Peter Cullen, the original voice of Optimus Prime, his props and well deserved big screen return, and that it got a proper release of the original 1986 film on DVD).

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“Samantha Who?”

Samantha Who? Season One
ABC Studios/ Donald Todd Productions/ Brillstein Entertainment
Starring Christina Applegate, Barry Watson, Jean Smart, Kevin Dunn, and Jennifer Esposito
322 minutes (15 episodes on 2 discs)

The cast of "Samantha Who?"
The cast of

Remember Kelly Bundy from Married…with Children? She was the quintessential clueless-airhead-slut daughter of Al and Peg Bundy for eleven seasons on FOX. Played hilariously by Christina Applegate, Applegate returns to TV again (yes, I know about Jesse, but let’s not talk about that) in Samantha Who? And, I can’t believe I’m going to say this Continue reading ““Samantha Who?””

Concert DVD Review – AC/DC’s No Bull: the Director’s Cut

AC/DC has typically been known for putting on one Hell of a show after another. Their performance in Madrid, Spain in 1996 is certainly no exception.

The band consists of very visual performers who truly interact with their audiences and aim to put on a thrilling show. The DVD starts as the concert does. In front of what feels like millions of screaming fans, a giant wrecking ball demolishes a fake on-stage building, leaving an empty stage in need of rocking.

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“The Greatest American Hero” Still Walking On Air

The Greatest American Hero – 25th Anniversary Retrospective
Screen Actors Guild, Mezzanine
September 07, 2008

A spirited evening about tales of TV shows past, the 25th Anniversary Retrospective of The Greatest American Hero was an entertaining evening. Hosted by former Continue reading ““The Greatest American Hero” Still Walking On Air”

Concert DVD Review – John Mayer: Where The Light Is

Concert DVDs have to be tailor-made to fit the desires of uber fans of the particular artist at hand. Let’s face it, a person typically doesn’t want to sit and watch a two-and-a-half-hour concert of someone they’re barely familiar with. It can get boring if you’re not a fan. That’s why filmmakers sprinkle in candid moments with the performers and backstage hijinx.

That being said, if you aren’t a fan then you might not enjoy this particular DVD. There are several other concerts available on DVD that would entertain even those completely unfamiliar with the performers. And while I did enjoy Where the Light Is, I would not put it in that category.

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“Chuck” Delivers Laughs, Action

Chuck, The Complete First Season
Warner Bros. Television
Starring Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Adam Baldwin, and Joshua Gomez
556 minutes (13 episodes on four DVDs)
Release Date: September 09, 2008

If you ever go to see a taping of a sitcom at Warner Bros. in Burbank, Ca, you’re likely to see a row of Nerd Herd cars parked next to one of the massive soundstages on the lot. This is where many of the interior scenes of the new series Chuck are filmed. You’ve probably seen promos for the series and wondered, “What’s it all about?” Continue reading ““Chuck” Delivers Laughs, Action”