DVD Verdict Presents... Movie Podcasts

This week, Clark continues counting down the very best film music of 2009, from #15 to #11. Using his unique brand of eccentric math, Clark manages to fit seven scores by four composers into those five slots, but that's forgivable given that the music is insanely good. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some terrific music courtesy of Carter Burwell, Alexandre Desplat, Randy Newman and Christopher Young. In addition, Clark offers his less than glowing review of Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones.

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Dave, Mac, Erich, and Michael dive head first into the worlds of Terry Gilliam's Doctor Parnassus, ABC Family's Make It or Break It, Cartoon Network's Batman: The Brave and The Bold, and USA Network original programming. Erich shares his love for the Jonas Brothers. Michael is annoyed with far too many "inspired by true events" films. Dave learns how to "spook-bust" horses. Play the new at-home game: What movie would you prefer a punch to the groin than have to sit through? Ambush Topics: Tough bald guys; What the hell were you thinking?; Musicians who would be out of place on a kids-oriented TV series; and Name that DVD Special Edition.

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Jon and Steve join Erich for a gamestravaganza of epic-ish proportions! There is praise-singing for Darksiders and Bayonetta, admiration for Army of Two: the 40th Day, and iPhone game recommendations by Steve (yes... Steve). In other news, Jon digs into Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Erich can't stop talking about Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection (though he does so long enough to give his long overdue impressions of Batman: Arkham Asylum), and Steve talks about going to the coolest high school... ever. Keeping with the awkward teen theme, the crew wraps things up with this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: The Ideal Video Game Prom Date.

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It's a new year which finds Kent and Michelle inventing new words, opening a dojang, undertaking behavior modifications, catching up on holiday movies -- (Avatar, Fantastic Mr. Fox, 2012, The Hangover), Gleek marathoning, making fun of Mike Tyson, and recovering from a kick to the Christmas testicles. Enjoy!

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This week, Clark begins a four-episode series of programs counting down the Top Film Scores of 2009. This week, we countdown from #20 to #16 with selections from Jeff Grace, Marco Beltrami, John Debney, Dario Marianelli, and James Peterson. There's a lot of terrific music to be heard in this installment, and it's only going to get better as the series continues. Enjoy!

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Dave, Mac, Erich, and Mike discuss Christmas gifts received, David Lynch coffee, and Sherlock Holmes, before delving into the vitriolic backlash for James Cameron's uber-cliched Avatar. To celebrate the return of 24, we present the Season 8 Bingo Card. Plus: Consulting the electronic Star Wars bible, Dudes with horns, Shameless product placement, and What movie characters might desperately pawn for cash.

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Erich, Dave, and Adam cover a lot of video game ground this episode: Dave's first impressions of the much-anticipated Bayonetta, Adam's disappointment about the delayed Dragon Age DLC, Erich's downloadable dabbling and love of Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection. One thing you won't hear is what Adam accidentally said then asked be edited out. How awful was it? You'll just have to guess. Meanwhile, enjoy this week's Symposium Ad Nauseum: Babies. Make your New Year's resolution to listen to this podcast. It's way easier than losing weight.

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Our dynamic duo are taking the week off, but their presence lingers on. In a re-broadcast from Jan 7, 2009, Kent and Michelle debrief the Christmas holidays, dissect 2008 at the box office, mourn the potential death of Narnia, get animated with Jerry Lewis, and review the classic '80s cheesefest that is Clash of the Titans. Enjoy!

Email your questions, comments, and suggestions to Kent and Michelle. And be sure to check out their new site at ViewFromTheCouch.com.

On this week's program, Clark spotlights Hugo Friedhofer, an underrated genius of film music. You'll hear selections from The Revolt of Mamie Stover, Above and Beyond, Woman Obsessed, Between Heaven and Hell, Boy on a Dolphin, The Best Years of Our Lives, In Love and War, and Seven Cities of Gold. In addition, Clark offers his reviews of It's Complicated, Sherlock Holmes, and Nine. The show closes with a special bonus track courtesy of composer David Arnold and Dame Shirley Bassey. Enjoy!

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Join the Pixel Verdict crew for a look back at their favorite games of 2009 -- a list that includes RPGs of the role playing *and* rocket propelled variety, a bad night for a bat, dragon punches, mustachioed mushroom eaters, and a true Renaissance man. Because when you aren't forced to choose just one Game of the Year, everyone is a winner! From all of us here, our sincerest thanks for listening this year. We'll see you bright and early in 2010... but not too early, we were up late last night. In the meantime, click here to browse the team's individual best-of lists.