Newell Todd

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 4.18.06

When I was decimating innocent pedestrians in my battered vehicle this past week, I kept wondering about the future of DVD. The watery blood trickling down my windshield kept necessitating that I pull over; but I ignored it. My thoughts were too important. It was only after mowing down some 35 people that Los Angeles’ … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 4.11.06

First off, an awkward heartfelt jab and Connery “punch the keys!” finger into the shoulder for all of those who threw their well-wishes at me while I was out battling the forces of real life. I’m much better now and the exo-skeleton fits nicely over what used to be fleshy manbits of underdeveloped mediocrity – … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL “BARGAIN BIN” EDITION

Where the hell is The Special Edition this week? Due to some unforeseen circumstances, it hit the bricks. Or maybe I should say the situation hit me. Head on. Hopefully next week it’ll be back in action, roundhouse kicking all of your digital assess into the ether. In the meantime, enjoy this special Bargain Bin … Continue reading

CONTEST: KING KONG DVD

I suppose we could start this out with a frayed trenchcoat. You see, I’m wearing it and beckoning you closer. Except I’m not going to expose myself this time. My sweet, sweet words entice you, although you’re not sure quite yet. So what if I told you that you could have the opportunity to win … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 3.28.06

The family reputation was tarnished through time, so taking upon myself to right the wrongs, teaching beckoned with relative ease. It wasn’t for long, as my Grandfather’s diary resurfaced, luring me into his rundown Castle with its myriad of secrets. It wasn’t without peril; the one-eyed man assigned to help me was always sneaking up … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 3.21.06

A solitary voice woke me up the other night. Its beckoning unmistakable. Once I looked down under my bed, I had my answer – Maurice was back. It had been some time, but we were both ready to accept life’s challenges. And there were many after scaring the crap out of everyone years prior. If … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: MY BIG FAT INDEPENDENT MOVIE

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE! STUDIO: Anchor BayMSRP: $17.99RATED: RRUNNING TIME: 80 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Audio commentary from Director Philip Zlotorynski and Writer/Producer Chris Gore• The Making of My Big Fat Independent Movie• Theatrical trailer• Set of 7 Collectable Postcards spoofing better Independent movies The Pitch “Does anyone want to fund my spoof on determinately … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: CIMARRON

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE! STUDIO: RKO PicturesMSRP: $14.99RATED: NR RUNNING TIME: 123 Minutes SPECIAL FEATURES:• Vintage Short – “The Devil’s Cabaret”• Classic Cartoon – “Red-Headed Baby”Westerns have had a tough sell, being the wholly American genre that produced greats and downright loathsome ones. As is the case of famed playwright Edna Ferber’s (Giant, … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 3.14.06

The bridge to get you from here to there is usually filled with bombs, horrendous puns, and thoroughly awful wordplay. However, this week I’m going very short-and-scrappy on y’all. Let’s get down to it. Oi! Russell Crowe David Cronenberg’s massive cinematic tsunami of A History of Violence was one of my favorite films of last … Continue reading

THE SPECIAL EDITION – 3.07.06

Is everything back to normal? Are you feeling a little left behind, unsheltered, or possibly awards-envious? (More importantly – Mr. Yari, are you okay?) Looks like we’ve got 365 days more to stew in our own juices, or just whittle the time away dropping cash on better DVDs than this years’ Best Picture winner. Although … Continue reading