Some podcasting for your listening pleasure

It was a lighter podcasting week than normal, but what we lacked in quantity, we made up for in quality. This week, we dealed with the amazing epic ending of Glee, and the wonderful "Journey" they went on over the last 22 episodes. We also subjected ourselves to Troma film Surf Nazis Must Die, and made a FAIL-Cast about it, including the 3 Guys patented Drink Recipe. Here are the links. You know you want to listen!

3 Guys & The Quest for the Holy FAIL - The FAILCast - "Surf Nazis Must Die"

3 Guys & Glee - The Podcast Ep. 22 "Journey"

Burn Notice - Episode 4.02 - Fast Friends - Recap

Editors Note: This article was for SpoilerTV.com, and can be seen HERE.

In the second episode of the new season of Burn Notice, everyone's favorite burnt spy has to try to save a spy he just burned from death while keeping the secret that not only is Michael a burnee, he's also a burner.

There are two kinds of Burn Notice episodes, ones that focus on the client of the week, and ones that focus on the overall story arc. This episode mixed both expertly. When Michael finds out the company he is working for is going to dispose of Jesse in a similar fashion to Michael, Michael reaches out to Jesse only to find out there are some really bad guys hunting the newly burned spy. When Michael helps him out of the jam, he offers to help his new client in order to not only keep him alive, but to gain his trust. As Weston does what he does best, he conflicts with Jesse, as Jesse is a hot trigger, where as Weston is a smooth, think first kind of guy. Despite the conflict, Weston puts on one of his best characters and get the bad guys caught with a whole bunch of guns. When he finds out all is not done, he has to go back in there and work with Jesse before he is executed. It seems like just another day in the life of Michael Weston, but the catch is the whole time, Weston is keeping the secret that he is the reason why Jesse is no longer employed, and Jesse doesn't seem to happy about it, on top of the fact Jesse specializes in counter-intelligence, meaning he specializes in working over spies. Finally, in the end, he is able to get Jesse out in one piece, only to have him renting out Weston's mothers garage, keeping Weston under cover.

This was an excellent episode, with something I thought would be a one and done storyline in Jesse turning into something Weston will have to keep struggling with for some time to come. It also seems like Jesse is more of a Fiona type character, and a trigger-happy loner, rather than a team player. And how is Weston going to continue to work for a company that just burned Jesse without him knowing? Either way, its a new dynamic to the show, which is refreshing, while keeping the same dynamic of Weston and his friends helping the little guy.

The spy work this episode was stronger than the last, but there wasn't the patented gadget making we know and love from Weston, leaving us hoping for next week to see some home made bomb, or cell phone bug. Overall, a great episode, leaving me wondering how the rest of the season will work. It definitely seems like the small tweak in the show will provide some great excitement in the coming weeks.

A new Mortal Kombat?

A new short video depicting the characters of the Mortal Kombat universe was discovered today. You can forget the campy FAIL worthy movies, this video is only 10 minutes long, but it does answer one thing; this is not some light-hearted Mortal Kombat, it is a brutal, gritty movie that has the attention of many. So, is it a fan movie? Doubtful, considering the names in the movie. Is it a trailer for the new movie? Well, probably not, considering the lack of news on the matter. What it is, most likely, is a short designed to gauge fan interest in a new movie, that has been in one stage or another of production hell for years. So, does this capture your interest?

The Cove may not reach Japanese viewers afterall

I have a real personal connection to the documentary The Cove. Besides immedietly feeling sympathy for the filmmakers and the subject material after watching the movie, I had the privlidge of talking to director Louis Psyihoyos and star and famed dolphin trainer Richard O'Barry on more than one occasion, and when you talk to them, you can't help but feel for their cause.

With both of those gentleman, when you hear the passion for the film and the banning of the slaughter of dolphins, you have to cheer for them. On both occasions, our talks turned to getting the message out to the Japanese people to stop the horrible slaughter depicted in the movie, and how hard they were working to get the video viewed. It looked as if that was going to happen when it was announced The Cove would be in Japanese theaters despite opposition. However, after several death threats, the movie will be pulled from theaters, and it seems, just like that, the hopes of these two passionate people and the fans of the movie get dashed.

It wasn't enough for them to win an Academy Award, or win awards at every film festival they attended, or even get extremely high marks from a certain Creative Loafing movie critic; they made it clear, their real goal was to get the message to the people who needed to see it. While I know this will not stop Psihoyos or O'Barry, O'Barry did say about the pulling of the movie "It's not right that a small minority of extremists could take this right away from them, to do so is a clear threat to democracy."

The movie did show at the Tokyo Film Festival in the fall, and is currently the only time it was shown in Japan. The movie didn't even show on U.S. military bases, all because they didn't want to cause a fuss. Or was it something else?

http://www.cinematical.com/2010/06/07/theaters-in-japan-cancel-screenings-of-the-cove/

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hollows clip

This comes from the MTV Movie Awards, and it is a clip of the upcoming Harry Potter. I've seen all the movies, and I've liked some more than others, but I enjoyed the series as a whole, and I am really excited to see what the conclusion will look like.

In the clip, I noticed a few things; first off, no Hogwarts, a lot of Voldemort (compared to the last movie, when there was none), and some serious tension between the three friends (I'm assuming one of Ron's family members kicks the bucket), and finally, the kiss between Ginnie and Harry.

Dr. Who recap 5.07 "Amy's Choice"

Editors Note: This also appears at the wonderful SpoilerTV.com. You can see all the comments by going HERE. The post does contain *spoilers*


Amy's Choice is all about, well, Amy's choice, weird how the works, huh? The episode finally brings to a head the conflict that has brewed ever since we met the grown up Amelia Pond back at the beginning of the season. The conflict is between the men in Amy's life, her soon to be husband, Rory, or the Doctor. Amy has been running from that choice, and her wedding since the beginning, but in this episode, her path becomes clear.

The episode starts with Amy and Rory living happily in a small town; Amy is pregnant and Rory has a ponytail. It has been 5 years since their adventures in the TARDIS, and life seems to be good, albeit dull for them, until the Doctor shows up. Once the Doctor comes, we realize that may not be real, they may be stuck in the TARDIS, barreling toward a frozen sun, and they will continue to switch between the worlds, being manipulated by a character known as the Dream Lord until Amy chooses between one or the other. With the Doctor and his time machine in one world, and a quiet family with Rory in the other, she must choose, or everyone will die. Her choice is interesting, and not fully expected, and the episode leaves many more questions than answers.

The real shining star in the episode is the chemistry that has developed between Rory, Amy and the Doctor. While everyone shines in the drama, it is Matt Smith who truly excels as he watches Rory trying to convince Amy to choose him, while trying to figure out who the Dream Lord is, and maybe convince Amy to stay with him. Finally, when he tells Rory to "stop competing," we know the Doctor realizes Amy belongs with Rory, but the mystery doesn't end there. While the Doctor is quick to explain the Dream Lord, his answers, like many the Doctor has given through the season, may not be what they seem.

I thought the creepy alien old people were a great threat (I live in Florida, and let me tell you, old people are scary!). I think there are two kinds of Doctor Who episodes; ones that progress the plot of the overall arc, and ones that provide contained adventures, and this was definitely a story arc episode. While I first thought the crack in time and space would be the overall arc, I am now wondering if the mystery behind the Dream Lord is the real question.

So, overall, it was an amazing episode in a great season that settles some questions, and raises many more. If you have an idea about who the villain is, I would love to hear them in the comments section!

Kevin's Korer - all the movie news you could ever ask for

...All in one easy click! Enticing, huh? This week's Kevin's Korner, we have a celebrity death, news on the newest Scream movie, a Star Trek member gets SIRious, I have a look at the new Captain America and there is a really good Scott Pilgrim vs. The World trailer on there too, along with a ton more, with a side of snark!


Welcome to another week of crazy movie news, casting bits, some great images of the new Captain America and the wonderful trailer of the week … it’s Kevin’s Korner! This week was a busy one as the Interwebs blew up with movie news, and the Creative Loafing team nabbed some exclusives as well (we’re on the forefront of the movie world) — so read on, and thanks for being in my Korner ......

Click HERE for the rest of the goodness.

There can be only ONE

Ghostbusters Backpack - I want one!

This goes in the 'movie crap I must have' section. It is a Ghostbusters pack that promises to be totally awesome for kids and movie geeks who simply can't resist. I don't think it has a half-life of 5,000 years, like the ones in the movies, but I still wouldn't cross the streams if I were you...important safety tip!

A podcasting kind of week

It has been a busy week for me this week, with the start of writing for a new blog, along with a ton of posts for Creative Loafing, and trying to give my fans here some exclusive content, it's been a fun and busy week. Some of the more fun things I've done this week were three podcasts. This week, we had a Glee podcast, counting down to next week's season finale, I had what is my favorite podcast of all time, the FAIL-cast for The Quest for the Holy Fail where we saw Troll 2, and finally, a really great Reel Projections podcast, where we discussed all kinds of movie news.

So, if any or all of those sounds 19 kinds of awesome, and they ARE, check them out here:

3 Guys & Glee The Podcast - "Funk"

3 Guys & The Quest for the Holy FAIL - Failcast "Troll 2"

Reel Projections

Burn Notice Ep. 4.01 Recap w/ spoilers

BEWARE THE POST HAS SPOILERS. IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE EPISODE YET, SCROLL DOWN!

Ep. 4.01 Friends and Enemies

Editor's Note: This appeared under a new blog I post for, SpoilerTV.com. You can see it by clicking HERE.


Everyone's favorite burned spy, Michael Weston is back in the season 4 premiere of USA's series Burn Notice, entitled "Friends and Enemies," and I couldn't be happier!

Burn Notice starts off right where season 3 ends, and we find out where Michael (Jeffrey Donovan) got taken. However, that bit of knowledge, like the rest of Burn Notice is not the answer, it is the beginning. After Michael talks with the company he helped, he finds out they need his help. Once he reluctantly agrees, he is dumped back into his old life, with a case already in the works. So, before Michael can even greet his mom (Sharon Gless), Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar) or Sam (Bruce Campbell), he has to settle a vicious feud with a bunch of bikers. After we get some great Michael Weston action, some hilarious voice over work by Geoffrey Donovan, and some gun fire, we get the best part of the episode, Michael's soft side to his mom. All the things Michael has been keeping to himself come out, along with all the emotion in the most powerful scene in series history. Now, Michael is working for the same people that burned him, but at the same time, he is trying to not become the monster he battles.

I loved this episode. The characters showed through perfectly, and the chemistry Sam, Fiona and Michael all had is instantly renewed here, along with Michael's mom being the emotional anchor she has been. The new agent that is working with Michael is better than in previous years because he isn't forcing Michael to be an errand boy, he is asking him to be his partner. The better part, however, is the fact, like Weston himself, we don't know if we can really trust the guy, which makes it even better. This episode perfectly setup the overall arc for the season, and even setup next weeks client, a spy Michael accidentally burned to get the truth, which adds a great bit of personal drama.

Overall, USA showed they can really bring some great shows to the air, and Burn Notice is a great example. I can't wait to see what happens next for team Weston.

What do you think about a black Peter Parker?

Editors Note: This appeared in Creative Loafing, with pictures, and an interesting poll. You know you wanna see the results! Check it out HERE!

Is it ok to have a black Peter Parker? That seems to be the question raised after comedian and Community star Donald Glover started a Twitter flurry to audition for the lead role in Spiderman 4. Since then, more questions than his acting ability seem to come up.

Glover seems to be a decent actor, and while I don't see any reason why he would be a good Peter Parker, I could have said the same thing about Heath Ledger in Batman, or even Toby Maguire in the original Spiderman. Both seemed odd choices that angered fanboys, and both turned out surprisingly well. So, obviously he should get a chance to prove his acting chops.

So, what is all the hubbub about an actor wanting to tryout for a role? Peter Parker has always been drawn and portrayed as white, and changing a small thing like that in a character seems to bring out a side of people everyone wishes would die; racism. Parker has never been purposefully white, and there has never been a story that uses that fact to solidify the character. Some characters in the Marvel universe use the background of their race as plot points, such as the Black Panther, but Parker has never been about his upbringing, it's about his decision to do what is right, despite society.

Websites such as Chud.com have proclaimed they have no problems with such things, and received hundreds of comments proclaiming the change of a character is fundamentally wrong. So, what do you think? Should Glover be allowed to try out for Peter Parker? Would you mind a black Peter Parker? Sound off in the comments!

Brittney from Glee

Meet Heather Morris, my new favorite character on the TV show Glee. Ms. Morris plays the spacey Brittney on the show, and as such, gets all the best one-liners "did you know dolphins are just gay sharks?" or my favorite, "I think my cat is reading my diary." So, check out this video where we see the actress (and mega hottie) behind the Cheerios uniform.

Star Trek Titan? Any takers?

Over at Scifisquad.com, there is an article that talks about a comment Jonathan Frakes (Commander Riker) made the other day when a fan asked about a new Star Trek series. The comment was about an idea Frakes had awhile back for a series following his characters exploits after the final Next Generation movie, where he takes command of the USS Titan. He would be joined by Counselor Troi (Miranda Sirtis) and a new crew in a timeline just ahead of TNG universe.

The problem with this idea is it seems kind of pointless as the timeline as we know it has disappeared with the latest reboot, but little things like that can't stop Star Trek. But, would anyone watch a new Trek series? Enterprise tanked because no one watched it, and both Voyager and DS-9 both had extremely poor ratings at the end of the show, so, have those things changed?

Would you watch a new Trek? And, if so, what would you like to see, a move into the future, a similar timeline, or the alternate timeline setup by 2009's reboot?

For me, I would love to see a new Trek series, but it would have to be done with care. I would like to see the alternate timeline back for TNG times. So, there could be an Enterprise (or not) and there may or may not be a Jean Luc Picard in the timeline at all. Give it a complete reboot, and find some good writers!

Wipeout: My guilty pleasure

And, no, I am not apologizing.

Wipeout is a show on ABC that, unlike other shows, is really easy to describe; it's an hour of people falling down...and hard. The show features contestants chasing a $50,000 bounty through crazy obstacles, and insane courses designed to provide the audience with the most hilarious contortion of body parts imaginable. The signature stop on the course is the "Big Balls," aptly named are usually the stars of the show.

Tonight is a sneak-peak episode featuring blind date couples, and some serious bruising. Check out the video, and if you tell me you didn't at least smirk at some of the wipeouts, than I will call you a liar...or check your pulse!