Month: January 2006 (Page 15 of 22)

DVD shuffle: 01/10/06

January 10, 2006 /

Out on DVD this week:

1) Transporter 2 – RENT: Fans of Jason Statham will definitely want to check out the sequel to his U.S. breakout film, but it’s nothing worth owning. The special features are brief and not very interesting, but it’s an enjoyable popcorn flick perfectg for a rainy day.

2) Hustle & Flow – BUY: Terrence Howard proves that he’s the next Denzel Washington with his performance in this Sundance favorite, while the DVD offers tons of behind-the-scenes material that is actually worth watching.

3) Red Eye – RENT: I never got a chance to see Wes Craven’s latest entry, but fellow Bullz-Eye critic David Medsker gave it rave reviews and I can’t help but trust his opinion.

4) The Constant Gardnener – RENT: Yet another political thriller that’s not all that thrilling, but it’s a good story nonetheless.

Also out on DVD this week are re-releases of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Dead Poets Society,” “Good Morning Vietnam,” and “The Return of the Pink Panther.” And availble now in stores are the latest installments of the Disney Treasures rollout that includes volume two of “The Chronological Donald,” “Disney Rarities,” and “The Adventures of Spin & Marty.” These two disc sets are perfect for kids and any fan of Disney’s early work.

Movie DVDs, Movies, Reviews

Howard Stern debut

January 9, 2006 /

I caught 20 minutes of Howard’s first broadcast on Sirius and it was friggin’ hilarious (click here for a complete overview of the first show). George Takei (of Star Trek fame) was on board as the show’s new announcer, so Howard and the gang had lots of fun with the whole gay theme.

I almost drove my car off the road when they started playing the Pat O’Brien tape. Of course it was uncensored, which took the bit to a whole new level. Then they started playing song parodies (like Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy”) with O’Brien’s ridiculous statements in the background. Priceless.

One blog counted 77 f-bombs from Howard. Howard claims he doesn’t want to rely too heavily on profanity, pointing out that it gets boring if used too often. My first impression is that he’s striking a good balance, and the O’Brien tape is a great example of content that works much better in an uncensored setting.

I’m glad he’s back.

Humor, New Media, News

Boys don’t cry…except maybe Chad Lowe

January 9, 2006 /

Chad Lowe’s got it rough. First, his wife Hilary Swank forgets to thank him when she receives her Best Actress Oscar for “Boys Don’t Cry.” Then, he’s stuck hosting “Celebrity Charades” while Hilary goes on to win a second Oscar for “Million-Dollar Baby” (though at least she remembers to thank him this time). And now…the couple has announced that they are separating after eight years of marriage.

On the bright side, if Chad is looking to linger in the footlights of another significantly more successful better half…Jessica Simpson is back on the market.

Or, Chad can always just go out for drinks with Nick Lachey.

Actors, Actresses, Gossip

Vic Mackey might beg to differ

January 9, 2006 /

Comedian Christopher Titus, best known for his envelope-pushing, self-titled sitcom on Fox a few years back, is back with a new show for Comedy Central. Called “Special Unit,” the sitcom stars Titus as a “rebel cop whose on-the-job offenses land him in charge of a squad of physically and mentally handicapped officers,” according to Variety (sorry, non-subscribers must view ad to read linked article for free).

Titus describes the show as “’The Shield’ with handicapped people,” and that may very well be. You’ll forgive us, though, if certain other combinations come to mind. “Police Academy” meets “The Ringer,” for instance, or “Renegade” meets “Life Goes On”…or even “Booker” meets “Riding the Bus with My Sister.”

We certainly hope it’s more like the former than any of the latter…but we’ll tune in to check out the midget sharpshooter and the autistic martial arts specialist either way.

Actors, TV

Who? He’s playing who?

January 9, 2006 /

Looks like the WB has tapped a relative unknown to play Aquaman in the upcoming TV series. So sure, you can say, “Who is Will Toale?” My question, though, is “Who gives a shit about Aquaman?” Seriously. It’s easy to see why “Smallville” works since it’s easy to find Superman fans who are interested in that character and who’s had shows a-plenty based on it (I still can’t fathom the popularity of “Lois and Clark”). But when did anyone ever really get behind Aquaman? To me, he was an even bigger nimrod of the Justice league than either The Wonder Twins or that goofball Marvin. One of those characters like the Green Arrow that just always seemed like a third-stringer rather than a real hero. I predict a short life for this series. However, it’ll probably get at least two seasons under its belt since the WB isn’t as overzealous as Fox is to get rid of its shows as fast as possible. However, I hope in this show that Aquaman gets to do menial tasks during his off-hours like check the fluoride levels in the water supply, and paint over grafitti on water towers. I’d actually watch that. Once.

Actors, News, TV, TV Action

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