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MCP REVIEW: MIDNIGHT CLUB 3 – DUB EDITION

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!PLATFORM: Playstation 2, XboxESRB RATING: EPUBLISHER: RockstarDEVELOPER: Rockstar San Diego Get this: I was doing about 130 mph around the rain-slicked perimeter in Atlanta when I realized my next destination was back towards the city. No problem; blast through the breakaway railing and fly down a slope and across Peachtree … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: LAUREL & HARDY II COLLECTION

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: LionsgateMSRP: $19.98 RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 150 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURE: A Trailer Whenever writing a review about films from classic comedians like Laurel and Hardy, there’s always a temptation to list the big names for a comparison. Chaplin and Keaton are usually first in line. Arguments on which was the better … Continue reading

MCP: BUNGIE SAYS, “DOWNLOAD THIS!”

For weeks, rumors have been flying about Bungie’s planned Halo 2 expansion pack. What would be included? How many new maps? Do we have to pay for it? And did Bungie finally stop counting its money long enough to write a proper ending for the solo campaign? This morning, most of these questions were answered … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: MISS CONGENIALITY (LDE)

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE! STUDIO: Warner Home VideoMSRP: $24.98 RATED: PG-13RUNNING TIME: 110 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES: • Commentary by Sandra Bullock and co-screenwriter Marc Lawrence• Commentary by director Donald Petrie• Includes movie ticket to Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (expires 5/7/05)• Two making-of documentaries: "Preparing for the Pageant" and "The Pageant"• Three additional … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: END OF THE CENTURY – THE STORY OF THE RAMONES

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!MSRP: $19.99 RATED: UnratedRUNNING TIME: 150 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Theatrical Trailer• Deleted Scene: "Clem Burke as Elvis Ramone"• Joey Ramone radio interview from FM 106.3• Johnny Ramone interview excerpts• Richie Ramone interview excerpts• Marky Ramone drum techniques• Joe Strummer interview excerpts• Tommy Ramone interview excerpts• Debbie Harry and Chris Stein interview … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: LIBELED LADY

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Warner Home VideoMSRP: $19.97 RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 98 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Theatrical trailer• Radio advertisement To be honest, I had never heard of Libeled Lady before I received it for review. Sure, I knew of Spencer Tracy and the rest of the crew onboard, but never had I heard of … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: MIAMI VICE – SEASON 1

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Universal Studios MSRP: $59.98 RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: N/ASPECIAL FEATURES: • Series introduction by creator Michael Mann• "The Vibe of Vice"• "Back Story: Miami Vice• "The Fashion"• "The Music" Does coolness have a shelf life? Does something that set the standard in style two decades ago still rate after so … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: CHAIN OF FOOLS

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Warner Home VideoMSRP: $14.97 RATED: RRUNNING TIME: 98 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES: Theatrical Trailer Sometimes I really hate Quentin Tarantino (and Elmore Leonard to some degree). Not for anything they specifically are responsible for (although I still think we deserve an apology for Jackie Brown [Note from George: ?!]), but because … Continue reading

DVD REVIEW: CHARIOTS OF FIRE (SE)

BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Warner Home VideoMSRP: $26.99 RATED: PGRUNNING TIME: 124 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES: • Available subtitles: English, Spanish, French• Available Audio Tracks: remastered (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)• Commentary by director Hugh Hudson• Remastered sound and picture• "Wings on Their Heels: The Making of Chariots of Fire"• "Chariots of … Continue reading