Nick Nunziata

Nick Nunziata created this place and enjoys having people complain about the ads. In addition to his intermittent contributions here, he is the producer of a few upcoming films and often wonders why he bothers.

CONTEST: THE ANGEL BOX

I recently went gaga over this boxed set, and it’s a testimony to both the perseverence of good DVD manufacturers and the enduring quality of the show that audiences are getting a really amazing Angel: The Complete Series boxed set just in time for the holidays. Oh, and the desire to make money. There is … Continue reading

SCREENING: MR. UNTOUCHABLE

After seeing American Gangster (which was quite good) and seeing the exclusive CHUD.com clip (see it here) for this movie, I’m pretty jazzed about Mr. Untouchable, the upcoming documentary about legendary gangster Nicky Barnes. The guy seemed ruthless, calculating, charismatic, and cool. That’s a dangerous combination in the world of drug trafficking and organized crime. … Continue reading

LEAK LETTERS #64

Please send letters. Kevin Writes: I have to say, while doing my morning look-see around the web needling for nuggets of news, I wouldn’t have imagined in a hundred years to read what you wrote for the opening paragraph for your "Twilight Zone: The Movie" review… not from you! Granted, the movie isn’t the strongest … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: TWILIGHT ZONE – THE MOVIE

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERESTUDIO: Warner Bros.MSRP: $19.98RATED: PGRUNNING TIME: 101 Minutes SPECIAL FEATURES: Trailer The Pitch Classic show gets big screen treatment by mid-80’s Hollywood legends. The Humans Vic Morrow. Scatman Crothers. Dan Ackroyd. Albert Brooks. Kathleen Quinlan. Kevin McCarthy. John Lithgow. Wing Gremlin. Not Available for the Sequel Vic Morrow. Scatman Crothers. … Continue reading

STEADY LEAK: NICKY’S SHRINKING PANTS BULGE #6

Where the author tells you of the many things out there that make him want to become a master thief with an exceptionally large basement to hoard the myriad material things worth owning and loving. Installment One.Installment Two.Installment Three.Installment Four.Installment Five.Message Board Discussion. Good day. The love of consumption is a shameful yet glorious thing … Continue reading

WHAT THE FUCKPEGG?

Simon Pegg is going to play Scotty in the new Star Trek film. You remember Scotty, the Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise in that little-seen show about the people in space who did stuff? Simon Pegg is stepping into his shoes for J.J. Abrams’ prequel into the world of Captain Kirk and his beloved … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: TRANSFORMERS

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE FOR REGULAR. HERE FOR HD-DVD.STUDIO: DreamworksMSRP: $36.98RATED: PG-13RUNNING TIME: 143 Minutes SPECIAL FEATURES: Audio Commentary by Michael Bay The Story Sparks – Steven Spielberg discusses his love for the franchise and early concept art for the film. Explores how the writers adapted the cartoon into a live-action movie and … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: HOLLOW MAN (DIRECTOR’S CUT)

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE FOR REGULAR. HERE FOR BLU-RAY.STUDIO: Sony/ColumbiaMSRP: $19.98RATED: UnratedRUNNING TIME: 119 Minutes SPECIAL FEATURES: Anatomy of a Thriller Fleshing out the Hollow Man Picture in Picture Comparisons The Pitch You can’t see Kevin Bacon! The Humans Kevin Bacon. Elizabeth Shue. Josh Brolin. Greg Grunberg. Rhona Mitra. Kim Dickens. Joey Slotnick. … Continue reading

LEAK LETTERS #63

Please send letters. MySpace Writes: Hi Nick, Jeremy Robinson (Science Thriller Author) would like to be added to your MySpace friends list. By accepting Jeremy Robinson (Science Thriller Author) as your friend, you will be able to send Jeremy Robinson (Science Thriller Author) personal messages, view Jeremy Robinson (Science Thriller Author)’s photos and blog, and … Continue reading