Name: Blake Matthews
Weblog: blogcritics.org/index.php
Articles: 53
First Published: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Last Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Currently listing articles 53-1:
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DVD Review: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones - Volume Three— I enjoyed The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles when they first aired and am happy that they have finally made their way to DVD.
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DVD Review: Hitman (Unrated)— Hitman is an enjoyable action movie, and is a worthy adaptation of the video game.
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DVD Review: 30 Days of Night— It’s hoped the comic book sequels will translate into movie sequels.
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DVD Review: Bee Movie: A Very Jerry 2-Disc Special Edition— Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie is a fun animated film that the entire family will enjoy.
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DVD Review: No Country For Old Men — No Country For Old Men is a great suspenseful drama, but definitely not for the squeamish.
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DVD Review: Turok - Son of Stone— Turok: Son of Stone is a great update on the character that should appeal to both new and old fans.
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DVD Review: Swamp Thing - Seasons 1 and 2— While Swamp Thing didn’t exactly set the world on fire, it has a loyal fan base and the series is loyal to the source material.
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DVD Review: Family Guy Presents - Blue Harvest— Just as The Simpsons have The Treehouse of Terror, Family Guy may have found its annual tradition.
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DVD Review: White Noise 2— White Noise 2 is an edgy, psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.
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DVD Review: American Pie Presents - Beta House— ... another worthy addition to the American Pie franchise, and I’m curious to see what the next installment brings.
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DVD Review: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones - Volume 2— I enjoyed The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles when they first aired and am happy that they have finally made their way to DVD.
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DVD Review: Lost - The Complete Third Season— The Lost Season 3 DVD is a worthy addition to you DVD collection.
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DVD Review: The Simpsons Movie— Animation fans around the world loved it and its box office totals proved that the world still loves The Simpsons.
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Product Review: Masala Chocolates— This line of chocolates should have something for everyone, and would make a unique gift for the chocolate fan.
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DVD Review: Alien vs Predator Exclusive Ultimate Showdown Collector's Set— If you're a fan of these movies, and want a cool collectible to display, get out to Best Buy before they’re all gone.
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DVD Review: Day Watch— This film is confusing to me. I can't recommend it, but there are plenty of people who enjoy it.
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DVD Review: I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry— This funny film shows how two friends go above and beyond to be there for each other in ways they never imagined.
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DVD Review: The Adventures Of Aquaman — Aquaman, one of several heroes to be part of The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure, makes it to DVD.
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DVD Review: Superman/Doomsday— Superman/Doomsday isn’t a direct adaptation of the comics, but it’s entertaining and the extras just add to it making this a DVD worth purchasing.
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DVD Review: Mind of Mencia: Season 3— This isn’t for the faint of heart or those easily offended, but if you like “tell-it-like-it-is-comedy” Mind of Mencia is right up your alley.
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DVD Review: How I Met Your Mother - Season Two— How I Met Your Mother is a very funny sit-com and I hope that it’s around for years to come.
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DVD Review: Transformers— However Transformers was a fun film and is a movie that will entertain action/adventure enthusiasts.
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DVD Review: Blades Of Glory— Ferrell has done funnier movies; but this comes very close and it is a Will Ferrell movie, so you should prepare for laughs.
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DVD Review: Evan Almighty— While this isn’t Steve Carell at his funniest, Evan Almighty is a fun family film.
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DVD Review: Super Friends - The Legendary Super Powers Show— Fans of past releases, DC Comics, or animated series based on comics will enjoy this release.
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DVD Review: Guns 'N Roses - DVD Collector's Box— Maybe someday an authorized DVD will tell the real, dirty story about GNR and its travails. In the meantime, save your money.
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DVD Review: The Prestige— Nolan, the director of Memento and Insomnia, gets great performances here from Jackman, Bale and Caine.
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DVD Review: Heroes - Season One— Fans of comic books, action, or good serialized drama will enjoy this show.
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Book Review: The Simpsons Masterpiece Gallery - A Big Book of Posters by Matt Groening— I hope more poster books like the two aforementioned are released since I have some bookshelf space, but no wall space.
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Book Review: Just a Guy - Notes from a Blue Collar Life by Bill Engvall and Alan Eisenstock— If you like Blue Collar TV or just looking for some good comedy, this is a great book to pick up.
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DVD Review: Doctor Strange— Fans of the previous Marvel films, animation based on comics or the supernatural will enjoy this film.
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DVD Review: 8 Simple Rules – The Complete First Season— Fans of traditional and even non-traditional sitcoms will enjoy this show, as will those who like sarcasm, are raising kids or are just fans of
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DVD Review: Voyagers! - The Complete Series— I’m glad that this series has finally made it to DVD and if you’re a sci-fi or time travel fan, this is definitely worth picking
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DVD Review: 300, Single Disc Edition— As a movie, 300 is really stunning and adds another winner to the list of Hollywood adaptations of comic books.
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DVD Review: The Best of the Electric Company - Volume 2— A program truly ahead of its time, and pretty cool for PBS in the late ‘70s.
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DVD Review: Smokin’ Aces— Lots of gun play, blood and bodies. There’s nothing overly gruesome or vicious, but this film definitely isn’t for the squeamish.
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Nintendo DS Review: Konami Classics Series - Arcade Hits— The bottom line is this compilation has something for everyone. Even after one game is beaten, you have over a dozen more to play.
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DVD Review: Batman Beyond - Season Three— This entire series is a great addition to the Batman mythos, and if you’re a Bat-fan, it should be in your collection.
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DVD Review: Justice League Unlimited - Season Two — This is a must-have for any comic fan, especially if you’re into DC Comics
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DVD Review: The Shield – The Complete Fifth Season— Fans of great drama, morally ambiguous cops and just great writing will enjoy this set.
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Music DVD Review: Staind: The Videos— For Staind fans who haven't been able to find their videos on MTV, this collection is a nice roundup of what we’ve all been missing.
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Gear Review: Pacific Design Nintendo DS Lite Street Case— I do like what Pacific Design has done and would recommend their Street Case to anyone who wants a strong, sturdy case.
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Music Review: Staind - 1996-2006: The Singles — 10 years gone by already! Staind saves the best for last on this exhaustive greatest hits album.
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Graphic Novel Review: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang— This all-ages graphic novel has a subtle way of handling racism without being preachy or beating you over the head with a message.
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DVD Review: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Vol. 4 - The Ultimate Race — This film is good for both race fans and boys in general. The creators hit their mark in that respect.
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Music Review: The Beatles - Love— Martin fuses previously recorded Beatles work whether it be music, rhythms or spoken words...
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DVD Review: American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (Unrated Version)— Does the series have another slice left?
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DVD Review: Ali G Indahouse - The Movie— ... if you liked Da Ali G Show or Borat, this movie is right up your alley.
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DVD Review: Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut — Out of a plethora of Superman DVDs being released this season, the very best is Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut.
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DVD Review: Inside the Actor’s Studio - Icons — This DVD set is great for the aspiring actor, a lover of films or a particular actor, and is a great inaugural launch for the
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DVD Review: Totally Awesome— Totally Awesome was a fun, lighthearted flick with the right amount of sass and eye-rolling cliché to make it into my permanent library.
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Xbox Review: Justice League Heroes— Justice League Heroes brings you the next best thing, being able to virtually fight evil as the members of the Justice League of America.
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Book Review: The Desperate Mission, Dark Warning (Star Wars - The Last of The Jedi Series) by Jude Watson— Even with their darker themes, The Last of The Jedi is a series being enjoyed across the generations.
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