Chad Derdowski

With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story DVD Review: Despite My Complaints, I Still Recommend It

As fake and one-sided as Stan’s toupee, but also just as entertaining.

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Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story Movie Review: An Enlightening Documentary

A look at the legacy of a man and his music.

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Chernobyl Diaries Blu-ray Review: A Radioactive Turd

What may have sounded like an interesting premise on paper ended up as an absolute mess by the time it hit the screen.

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The Sorcerers DVD Review: Old Folks Supply Old School Horror

If films like this are your sort of thing, it will make a great addition to your collection.

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American Horror Story: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Review: Incredibly Watchable and Well Crafted

The Shining meets Peyton Place in a combination of creativity and cliche.

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Pac-Man: The Complete Second Season DVD Review: Worse Than You Imagine

There are not enough power pellets in the world to make this show watchable.

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Understanding Art: Impressionism DVD Review: An Enjoyable Look at an Important Movement

An entertaining, accessible, and occasionally annoying observation of art.

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Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters Movie Review: The Pieces Fall Perfectly into Place

I could’ve watched an entire movie about Thor Aackerlund and been perfectly happy.

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Occupation: Fighter Movie Review: The Story of a Contender

An inspirational, though not completely objective, look at one man’s dedication to mixed martial arts.

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Six Pack Annie DVD Review: Southern Fried and Scantily Clad

More double entendres than in the entire eight-year run of Three’s Company.

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Transformers: Prime: One Shall Stand DVD Review: The Good Outweighs the Mediocre

Not a strong thumbs-up, but it is definitely a solid one.

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Teen Wolf: Season 1 DVD Review: Color Me Surprised and Count Me as a Fan

It’s not simply the shiniest turd in the punchbowl of MTV Original Programming; it’s a quality show!

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Doctor Who: Dragonfire DVD Review: Trapped in the 1980s

It didn’t light any fires for this reviewer.

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Chronicle (2012) DVD Review: Rebel Without a Costume

Like a 1960’s Spider-Man comic with all of the angst and none of the spandex.

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Doctor Who: Nightmare of Eden DVD Review: Drugs Are Bad, M’Kay

If CSI: Pigs in Space was an actual television program, it might look a bit like this.

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G.I. Joe: Renegades: Season 1, Volume 1 DVD Review: All Set Up with No Payoff

Knowing is half the battle, but not knowing is a far greater victory.

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Immortals Blu-ray Review: Both a Must-See and Not Worth the Price of a Rental

Remember when the Blonde Ambition tour made a pitstop in Bosch’s depiction of Hell?

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Book Review: Conan Volume 11: Road of Kings: By Crom! Roy Thomas Delivers

A solidly crafted and accessible entry point for those unfamiliar with Robert E. Howard’s most famous creation.

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Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars DVD Review: Sure to Capture the Hearts of Both Parents and Children

A star-studded songfest. And if you’re not careful, you might just learn something.

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Shazzan: The Complete Series DVD Review: Rather Repetitive

If Mystery Science Theater ever featured cartoons, Shazzan would be a perfect pick.

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Book Review: Flash Gordon Comic Book Archives Volume 5

Not the best Flash Gordon collection, but worthy of its place on a collector’s bookshelf.

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Pray for Death DVD Review: Recalls the Heyday of the Ninja

Sho Kosugi redefines revenge in this martial arts classic!

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Hellacious Acres: The Case of John Glass DVD Review: Occasionally Impressive but Ultimately Uneven and Boring

There always seemed to either be something missing or an abundance of effects and tricks intended to cover up a sparse plot.

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) Blu-ray Review: A Scintillating Espionage Thriller

Paranoia, insecurity, and Cold War espionage, all wrapped up in a beautifully drab 1970’s package.

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Cinema Sentries

Tom and Jerry: In the Dog House DVD Review: Out with the New and In with the Old

Just the right blend of sadism and violence that every child should be brought up on.

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Doctor Who: The Face of Evil DVD Review: Immensely Satisfying

Excellent writing and terrible special effects pay a house call.

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The Three Musketeers (2011) Blu-ray Review: Definitely Worth Watching

A Swashbuckling Surprise or The Very Best “Meh” that Cinema Has to Offer.

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Iron Monster and Sesame Heroes DVD Review: A Crossover Recommended for Kids and Their Parents

Sesame Street and superheroes meet to educate and entertain.

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Mr. Popper’s Penguins Blu-ray Review: Painfully Predictable, Yet Perfectly Passable Family Fare

Good for the kids and you won’t mind watching it with them.

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Batman: Gotham Knight (Two-Disc Special Edition) DVD Review: Deserves a Spot in the Pantheon of Animated Superhero Offerings

A worthy addition to your DVD shelf, especially if you’re a big Batman fan.

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Cinema Sentries

Piranha (2010) DVD Review: A Gore-Filled Breastravaganza!

A beautiful, terrible mess, and dammit, I loved every single second of it.

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