DVD Day: Octover 7th, 2008
A lot of stuff, but very little essential. Go re-watch Iron Man instead.
? The Simpsons Complete 11th Season
The fact that Krusty is the face on the season’s box is more interesting to me than any of the episodes contained therein.
? Sleeping Beauty
The one with Maleficent, Disney’s greatest villain. Period.
? The Happening
This should explain why you do or don’t need this movie (depending on your tolerance for awful movies) nicely.
? Robot Chicken: Season Three
Someone pointed out how much my name sounds like “Robot Chicken.” Since I used to work with those guys, I don’t know whether to be insulted or ask for a check.
? Young Frankenstein (Blu-ray)
Puttin’ on the ritz, baby.
? The Sarah Jane Adventures: First Season
I’ve read all the Amazon comments three times, and I still have no idea what this is about. It has something to do with Doctor Who, though. I think.
? The Smurfs: Season One, Volume Two
How much Smurfs does any one person need? Who sat through all 30-some episodes of Season One, Volume One, and was left craving more?
? Devil May Cry Vol. 3
Based on the videogame that I could not have sucked more at.
? Speed Racer Complete Classic Series Collection
I admit I kind of want this, but by the time I’d be the most ready to enjoy it, I’d be too drunk to insert the DVD. But the set does come in a swell Mach 5 case.
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