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A lot has been said about how our gaming habits change as we get older. Mostly these changes are due to the lack of free time us responsible adults have in comparison to those younger whipper-snappers. At the ripe old age of 37, I’m no exception to the rule. Still, it’s surprising exactly how my … Continue reading Too Old for This Shit →

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Trying something new, a talky piece! My thoughts on stuff that happened last week, including the #BlackLivesMatter AMA on Reddit, the Republican Primary debate, Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s potential new battle system, and the Ready Player One movie.

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  • WHAT
    • iRig Field Mic
  • WHO
    • IK Multimedia
  • WHERE:
    • http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigmicfield/
    • IK Multimedia IP-IRIG-FIELD-IN iRig Field Stereo Microphone for iPhone and iPad on Amazon (Affiliate Link)
  • WHY:
    • This does exactly what it is meant to do: pick up all of the noise in the field. In our testing, it picked up both myself and Alex, even though he was pretty far away from the mic. This really is a powerful mic if you are doing field recording,a s it almost replaces a shotgun mic or a dead cat setup.
  • RATING:
    • 4/5

  • WHAT
    • DiceMasters: Age of Ultron
  • WHO
    • WizKids
  • WHERE:
    • http://wizkids.com/dicemasters/marvel-dice-masters-age-of-ultron/
    • Marvel Dice Masters: Age of Ultron Dice Building Game on Amazon (Affiliate Link)
  • WHY:
    • This game is a lot of fun. The rules, once discussed are pretty easy to understand, the and the demo game (the one that we played on the air) is a great way to learn the ropes. When we played afterward with a different choice of characters, they flowed very well together.
  • RATING: 5/5

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A tribute to the late president of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, through the games he created and helped to create.

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At this point, the creepy, mysterious small town could be its own genre on TV. Seems like there’s a new series like that coming on every year. Under the Dome, Sleepy Hollow, Between… yeah, I’m over it. So when my wife wanted to watch Wayward Pines, I was tired of the show before it started. … Continue reading Nothing Worth Saying →

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The above image is from the funeral of South Carolina State Senator Rev. Clementa Pinckney, one of nine killed in the June 17th massacre at a church in Charleston. As a horse-drawn carriage wheels his body to the State House in Columbia for a memorial service, it passes right underneath a Confederate flag, widely decried … Continue reading Of Stars and Bars →

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Once upon a time all keyboards were mechanical. They were also expensive to produce, of course so it wasn’t long before something cheaper came along. But those membrane keyboards weren’t perfect and many people still prefer the tactile sensations and improved accuracy even if it does come at a price.

But for some, that price is still too high with some keyboards reaching astronomical prices. There are, though, some cheaper options available if you don’t want a lot of bells and whistles. At £69.99 on Amazon the Perixx 5200 hits a good spot.

Coming out of the box, the 5200 feels like a hefty machine. It’s plastic but has a decent weight and sturdiness to it; this thing could probably stop a bullet, though that wasn’t tested as part of this review. The only other things in the box are a usb-ps2 converter and a braided mini USB cable. The latter of which plugs into a nice little alcove under the machine that prevents any accidental tugs from damaging the port. A detachable cable also means that it can be easily replaced should you want to have a longer reach or have cats.

Setting it up with your machine is as simple as plug and play gets with no extra software dragging it down. Some might see the lack of options limiting but others will enjoy the negligible footprint this keyboard has on their machine. Of course this does mean that configurations are limited. Each key is nicely backlit with white LEDs but there’s no option to change the colour or brightness. What you can do, though, is use MT+TAB to scroll through a couple of settings which illuminate the full board, the WASD keys or the arrow keys in sequence. The last option turns off the lighting entirely. One particularly nice feature, though, is the Game mode that can be turned on with a G key in the top right corner. This disabled the windows key so you don’t accidentally press it during a gaming session.

The final bell and/or whistle is a macro option. There are eight M keys on the top row which can be used to record and play a sequence of key presses. It’s nice, and very easy to set up, but because you don’t have any software it’s also very limited. You can only record keystrokes and it doesn’t take pauses into account so you won’t be using them to go through your spell rotation in WoW… at least not with a lot of ease. There’s nothing stopping you from being clever and using them to set off the keyboard shortcuts from other macros for example.

But what about actually using it? It’s an actual and genuine pleasure.

Every keystroke on those Cherry Blue switches registers with a physical and audible click. The first words of this review came about because it brings back romantic memories of writing on an actual typewriter. In a world where many people are using the keyboards that shipped with their PCs this keyboard is a revelation. You can actually feel your accuracy improve on some instinctive level; typo’s are fewer, touch typing is instinctive and there’s less doubt where your finger is going to fall as you hammer away at whatever you’re writing.

The benefits in gaming are less pronounced, but definitely there. There’s no second guessing when, or whether a key is activated, and there’s no issue with missed keystrokes but really, that’s only a huge advantage if you game by mashing your fists against the keyboard.

One factor that doesn’t fall into an easy pro or con, though, is that signature clackity clack of the Cherry Blue switches. For most this is a huge selling point, but for others it could well be a dealbreaker; they aren’t quiet. Using it in a quiet office seemed to exaggerate the sound to distracting proportions, but not to the point where anyone complained. It was noticed over a couple of skype calls but only because it made typing sound a little on the aggressive side.

Since the Perixx 5200 is an entry level Mechanical keyboard some corners have been cut in the name of saving cost, but they’ve been done by losing extra features without a single compromise in quality. If you’re mechanical-keyboard curious and don’t mind a basic keyboard then this is the one for you. If you absolutely need intelligent macros and a million customisable keys then be prepared to spend a lot more.

Five Stars.

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In honor of Konami’s presumed exit from AAA publishing and development, here’s an audio tour through their video game history. Music from Castlevania, Silent Hill, Beatmania, Metal Gear Solid, and more.

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I was recording an episode of RCM On Tap (which will be out in the next couple of weeks, I think) when I went off into a sort of freestyle rant about how stupid people–specifically gamers–on the internet can be. Part of that rant veered off into GamerGate territory, though I have a hard time recalling … Continue reading Show some love. →

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Music from the later entries of the Pokémon franchise: HeartGold/SoulSilver, Black/White, X/Y, and Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Gotta catch ’em all!

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In a press release today, computer store giant, newegg.com has announced they are stepping into the enterprise IT game, with NeweggBuisness!

Their first contender into the areana, the ABS N-Series, is a fierce one indeed. The base model, starting at US$649 is an easy comparison to everything Dell can offer at that price point, raising the game by introducing a key element: default SSD!

Is this going to cause companies who have held the Enterprise title for so long to finally step up their game? Only time will tell.

The ABS begins shipping later this month.


OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:

NeweggBusiness Launches New Business-class PCs

New Products Serve Critical Needs of Business Customers, Strengthen Company’s Commitment to the SMB Segment

May 13, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA – NeweggBusiness, a wholly owned subsidiary of Newegg North America Inc. and a leader in business e-commerce, today announced its line of ABS N Series desktop PCs.

“NeweggBusiness is squarely focused on serving SMB and education customers. These are underserved markets within the e-commerce space and our products allow them to operate more efficiently,” said Merle McIntosh, VP NeweggBusiness North America.

ABS N Series Desktop PCs

The NeweggBusiness ABS N Series Desktop PC is a high-quality PC rivaling similar offerings from major brands, but at a better price. NeweggBusiness customers have been looking for an Intel PC that not only handles all of today’s business applications, but also integrates seamlessly into their current workflow. These machines are filled with options all too rare these days: Samsung SSD, three types of monitor connections, USB 3.0 ports, a quiet power supply and Windows 7 Pro (upgradeable to Windows 10). The included Logitech keyboard and ambidextrous mouse round out the bundle, making the N Series the perfect machine to serve the computing needs of any busy office environment.

The ABS N Series desktop PC will ship in late-May 2015. For more information, visit http://www.neweggbusiness.com/product/product.aspx?item=9b-83-102-037.

About Newegg Business Inc.

Newegg Business Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Newegg North America Inc. It owns and operates NeweggBusiness.com which was founded in 2010. NeweggBusinessSM is a leading online e-tailer providing an extensive assortment of IT products, services and solutions to businesses, government agencies and educational entities of all sizes, with unique expertise serving institutions with less than 200 employees. Additionally, it serves manufacturers, systems integrators and value added resellers seeking a broad assortment of sharply priced IT products, technical support services, warehousing and logistics services all backed by an efficient and sophisticated, international supply chain. Newegg Business Inc. is headquartered in the City of Industry, California.

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A collection of boss battle themes, including my own personal top ten boss themes in all of video games. Music from Final Fantasy VII, Pokémon X/Y, Ocarina of Time, and more.

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I’ve been asked a lot what I think about the #BlackLivesMatter movement, which started last year with the death of Mike Brown at the hands of a police officer, and continues to this day with the protests-slash-riots in Baltimore. I haven’t answered much because either I’ve been too pissed off to be coherent, or because … Continue reading Ferguson, Baltimore, and #BlackLivesMatter: Questions and Answers →

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 39: "The Music of Chance"

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale puts on his grumpy pants on and analyses the 1993 film “The Music of Chance” that features an ex-fireman and  a professional gambler become friends and lose it all.

Two men face the consequences of gambling after playing with men beyond their league.

Staring:

James Spader - Jack Pozzi

Mandy Patinkin - Jim Nashe

M. Emmet Walsh - Calvin Murks

Charles Durning - Bill Flower

Joel Grey - Willy Stone

TITO SCORE: 3

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Next Movie: The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 38: "Mansome"

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses what it really takes to be a man, through the eyes of a Morgan Spurlock “documentary” and an all star cast from 2012.

In the age of manscaping, metrosexuals, and grooming products galore - what does it mean to be a man? Oscar nominee Morgan Spurlock and executive producers Ben Silverman, Will Arnett, and Jason Bateman present a delightfully entertaining doc featuring candid interviews from Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, and everyday people weighing in on everything from the obsession with facial hair to body dysmorphic disorder.

Staring:

Morgan Spurlock - Himself

Will Arnett - Himself

Jason Bateman - Himself

Paul Rudd- Himself

Zach Galifianakis - Himself

TITO SCORE: 5

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Next Movie: The Music of Chance

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  • WHAT

    • Powramid® Power Center and USB Charging Station
    • WHO

    • Accell

    • WHERE:

    • http://www.accellcables.com/products/powramid-power-center-and-usb-charging-station

    • WHY:

    • Lots of ports, large and spaced out, able to plug a myriad of devices in and handles them all in a form factor that works for carrying that much load

    • 2.1v USB ports
    • Large, doesn’t travel easily.

      • Still try to put it in bags, as it is extremely useful.
        • Unsure why, but our phones act odd when plugged into both USB ports
        • When the phones are fully charging, they charge quickly,
        • Is pleasant to the eye, looks really cool just sitting on the table or the floor.
      • RATING:
    • 8/10

      • Too large to travel with easily, but if you can fit it in, goes everywhere with you with no problem, can carry all of your goodies and more. Plus, it looks really cool

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 37: "Can't Stop The Music"

This week Dale puts on his roller skates and does the shake! Join him as he reviews the 1980 cult classic musical pseudo audio biography of the Village People, "Can't Stop The Music"

In this pseudo audio biography of the Village People, Jack Morell (a thinly disguised character of the group's founder Jacques Morali) is a struggling composer desperate to gain fame with his songs, but all he needs is a group to sing them.

Staring:

The Village People

Valerie Perrine - Samantha Simpson

Bruce Jenner - Ron White

Steve Guttenberg - Jack Morell

Paul Sand - Steve Waits

Tammy Grimes - Sydney Channing

TITO SCORE: 6

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Next Movie: Mansome

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 36: "The Legend of Hercules"

In a last minute swap, Dale turns his attention to the worst of the Hercules movie of all time. The Legend of Hercules, is the prequel we all needed from 2014!

The origin story of the the mythical Greek hero. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom.

Staring:

Kellan Lutz - Hercules (TTMN Connection - #19 - Syrup - Sneaky Pete)

Gaia Weiss - Hebe

Scott Adkins - King Amphitryon

Roxanne McKee - Queen Alcmene

Liam Garrigan - Iphicles

Liam McIntyre - Sotiris

TITO SCORE: 0.5

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Next Movie: Can’t Stop The Music

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 35: "Machine Head"

Happy 2015! On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the direct to DVD Horror Comedy from the early 2000s that is filled with a bunch of nobodys.

A teenager creates a machine to raise the dead for a science experiment. Things go terribly wrong.

Staring:

Jessica Bartz - Little Girl

Ginger Blanchatt - Principal Brown

Rich Cowden - Machine Head

Chris George - Mr. Beck

Josh Walitt - Max Kelp

TITO SCORE: 5.5

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Next Movie: Can’t Stop The Music

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 34: "The Star Wars Holiday Special"

Finally rounding out holiday month, we travel back to 1978 and blast out of this world to watch a holiday special like no other. It’s the Star Wars Holiday Special!

It is Life Day, a holiday that is celebrated on Chewbacca's home planet Kashyyyk. Chewie and Han Solo are trying to get to the planet where Chewie's family is waiting for him, but the Empire is out searching for the Rebels, giving everyone a hard time.

Staring:

Mark Hamill - Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford - Han Solo

Carrie Fisher - Princess Leia Organa

Anthony Daniels - C-3PO

Peter Mayhew - Chewbacca

TITO SCORE: 1.5

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Next Movie: Machine Head

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 33: "Hercules Saves Christmas (Santa's Dog)"

Sorry about the delay...but here goes! This week on Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale sits down and analyses the most generic Christmas movie all time that involves a magical dog, an orphan and more stereotypes one could want. It's 2012 Animal Planet's reject and direct to DVD video, Hercules Saves Christmas (or Santa's Dog...depending on where you live.) 

Staring:

Hercules Rossi - Hercules

Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi - Brother Shorty / Hercules

George Maguire - Santa

Mackenzie Phillips - Helen Dunn

Marc McClure - Mr. Rosco

TITO SCORE: 2.5

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Next Movie: The Starwars Holiday Special (To round out Holiday Month)

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 32: "Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever"

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the lead of this year’s Lifetime Holiday Movie Bonanza, “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever”

In "Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever," Grumpy Cat is a lonely cat living in a mall pet shop. Because she always gets passed over and never gets chosen by customers, this kitty develops a sour outlook on life until...one day during the holidays, a very special 12-year-old girl named Chyrstal enters the pet store and falls in love with Grumpy Cat

Staring:

Megan Charpentier - Chrystal

Daniel Roebuck - George

Russell Peters - Santa (TTMN Connection - Chef Sunil in NYE)

David Lewis - Marcus Crabtree

Evan Todd - Zack

Aubrey Plaza - Herself / Voice of Grumpy Cat

TITO SCORE: 1

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Next Movie: Hercules Saves Christmas

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 31: "Jingle All the Way 2"

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses last week’s hot holiday direct to DVD release starring Larry the Cable Guy, Jingle All the Way 2.

Larry's daughter wants only one thing for Christmas - a talking bear. His daughter's step-dad intends to make sure that Larry can't get one.

Staring:

Larry the Cable Guy - Larry (TTMN Connection - A Medea Christmas)

Kennedi Clements - Noel

Brian Stepanek - Victor Baxtor

Kirsten Robek - Trish

Anthony Carelli - Claude

TITO SCORE: 5

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Next Movie: Grumpy Cats Worst Christmas Ever

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 30: "Tyler Perry's A Medea Christmas"

We’re back!! And it’s December, so Christmas movies only seem appropriate!

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses last year’s Christmas spectacular from Tyler Perry, A Madea Christmas.

Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on rural town when she's coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas.

Staring:

Tyler Perry - Madea

Anna Maria Horsford - Eileen

Tika Sumpter - Lacey

Eric Lively - Conner

JR Lemon - Oliver

Larry the Cable Guy - Buddy

TITO SCORE: 3.5

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Next Movie: Jingle All the Way 2

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iRig Pads is now available

Universal MIDI groove controller for iOS & Mac/PC

Introducing iRig Pads, the full-featured, ultra-portable MIDI groove controller for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as well as Mac and PC. Smaller than an iPad and less than 1" thick, it's the smallest groove controller on the market. It features a 4x4 grid of 16 velocity-sensitive, backlit multicolor rubber pads that give you tactile control of your favorite MIDI-compatible apps and software. And to help you get in the groove immediately, iRig Pads supports a growing suite of powerful apps and software, like the included SampleTank Free, GrooveMaker 2 and DJ Rig for iOS and SampleTank SE (worth $99.99/€79.99) for Mac/PC users. And as if that wasn't enough, iRig Pads users can also gain access to The Grid, an exclusive and free additional collection of 50 instruments (800 samples) and 50 MIDI patterns designed exclusively for beat makers and groove performers. With iRig Pads, you get a versatile system that lets you make beats, grooves and mixes anywhere you go.

Order iRig Pads for only $149.99/€119.99 (excluding taxes), and find out why it's the perfect companion for the mobile electronic music producer on the go.

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16 multicolor
pads

Smaller than
an iPad

Less than 1"
thick

6 programmable
controls

Works with iPad,
iPhone

Works with
Mac/PC

Comes with
iOS apps

Comes with
Mac/PC software

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Got my September 2014 Loot Crate, and here's my review, with a little help with my beautiful assistant, Rachel!

Here's what is included:

  • Pop Rocks candy (I did a little "Stackage" of these buggers)
  • Science Fiction vinyl figure
  • A very confusing bunch of Firefly money
  • Alien action figure
  • stuffed Tribble
  • Halo Escalation Dark Horse Comic download
  • Retro gaming (Asteroids) camera
  • September 2014 "Galactic" Button

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Just a little post doing an unboxing of the Loot Crate from August 2014.  It includes: 

  • Limited Edition Groot Funko POP! Figure
  • EpixScents air freshener
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sunglasses
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure
  • Shwingz shoe accessory
  • Digit loot
    • Doctor Who Legacy (IOS)
    • Defense Grid (Steam)
    • Gauntlet DLC
  • Deadpool magnet
  • August 2014: Heroes Month button

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night : Episode 29: “George of the Jungle 2”

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, The terrible Disney sequel month begins right now! It starts with dale analysing the 2003 goofy look-a-like wannabe jungle movie George of the Jungle 2 from 2003

George, now a father, goes to Las Vegas, where he has to help out his brother

Christopher Showerman ... George

Julie Benz ... Ursula

Angus T. Jones ... George Jr

Thomas Haden Church ... Lyle Van de Groot

Christina Pickles ... Beatrice Stanhope

TITO SCORE: 6

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the most play it safe movie that Disney has ever delivered...last year’s (hard to tell because it looks way older than that) Super Buddies

Together, the Buddies must use the rings responsibly with the help of Captain Canine/Captain Megasis in order to stop a power hungry extraterrestrial warlord named Commander Drex, who wanted to take the rings for his own and full dictatorship of Inspiron.

Staring:

Trey Loney - Bartleby Livingstone

John Ratzenberger - Marvin 'Gramps' Livingstone

Michael Teigen - Sheriff Dan

Sam Adler - Billy

Jonathan Morgan Heit - Pete

TITO SCORE: 3.5

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Next Movie: 54

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night : Episode 27 : “Sharknado”

On a last second rush to find a movie to watch this week as Death Racers got pulled last night, we just happened to find another movie by the Asylum (makers of Death Racers) called Sharknado. As luck would have it, the sequel came out just week, so, let’s remind ourselves about the first one!

When a freak hurricane swamps Los Angeles, nature's deadliest killer rules sea, land, and air as thousands of sharks terrorize the waterlogged populace.

Staring:

Ian Ziering - Fin Shepard

Tara Reid - April Wexler

John Heard - George

Cassandra Scerbo - Nova Clarke (as Cassie Scerbo)

Jaason Simmons - Baz Hogan

TITO SCORE: 6

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Next Movie: Super Buddies

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 26: "Inspector Gadget 2"

Terrible Tuesday Movie Night returns for real this time with this 2003 direct to DVD and the worst sequel and TV to movie adaptation ever, from the director who brought you Dr. Dolittle 5, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 and is bringing you Jingle All The Way next year…it’s Inspector Gadget 2!

Inspector Gadget returns in this sequel to the 1999 hit, "Inspector Gadget." Gadget once again has to fight his arch nemesis, Claw.

Staring:

French Stewart - Inspector Gadget

Elaine Hendrix - G2

Tony Martin - Claw

Caitlin Wachs - Penny

Mark Mitchell - Chief Quimby

TITO SCORE: 2.5

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Next Movie: Death Racers

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IK Multimedia releases VocaLive 2, the complete vocal
performing/recording app now features a full editing studio

Record, process and edit pro-quality vocals now with a full
built-in DAW on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

July 22, 2014 - IK Multimedia, the leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories, is proud to announce the new version of the highly acclaimed VocaLive™ app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, which now adds a flexible new multitrack studio with digital audio workstation features. Now singers, songwriters and musicians of all kinds can benefit from advanced editing features like timeline audio editing, waveform visualization, touch-and-drag looping and more.

When used with the IK Multimedia iRig? line of microphones and mic interfaces, like the upcoming iRig Mic HD or the popular iRig PRO, iRig PRE, iRig Mic, iRig Voice and iRig MIC Cast, VocaLive provides an all-in-one solution - with superb sound quality, recording flexibility and ease-of-use - for the professional singer on the go.

The new VocaLive studio
The newest feature in VocaLive 2 is its Studio section. Designed to compliment VocaLive's Recorder section, it allows for a full degree of editing and composing flexibility with recorded tracks. Now musicians can see and manipulate their audio tracks (up to 4 on iPhone and 8 on iPad) as waveforms on a timeline grid, just like on a computer digital audio workstation.

Clips can be easily moved and adjusted with a simple gesture. Its grid feature provides "snapping" of regions to the timeline for precise and easy positioning. Audio regions can be manipulated with a full set of standard commands and controls: cut, copy, paste, delete, normalize, split, crop and more. Now, with VocaLive 2, it's never been easier to record, edit and arrange complete songs while on the move.

Powerful vocal effects
At its core, VocaLive continues to be all about outstanding vocal processing effects. VocaLive includes 5 "Vocal Effects": Pitch Fix (for pitch correction or stylized quantization), Choir (a 3-part harmonizer), Morph (a pitch and formant shifter that changes the tonal quality of the voice from subtle deepening to radical gender bending), DeEsser (a sibilance remover) and Double (a voice doubler). It also includes 7 "Studio Effects": Reverb, Delay, Parametric EQ, Compressor, Chorus, Phazer and Envelope Filter.

VocaLive features 3 effect "slots" on iPhone and 4 on iPad, where users select the effects they want to use and chain them together. VocaLive's intuitive interface makes it easy to reconfigure effect chains to explore your creativity and make wildly new sounds. Favorite chains can be saved to a user preset bank or assigned to one of four "favorites" buttons for fast recall. VocaLive's full MIDI compatibility allows its presets to be controlled by compatible foot controllers like IK's wirelessiRig BlueBoard.

Price and availability
VocaLive 2 is a free update for all existing users and it's available now on the App StoreSM both as a free or paid app for iPhone/iPod touch or iPad for only $11.99/?10.99 for new users. The new studio feature is available as an in-app purchase for $9.99/?8.99 on iPhone and iPod touch and $14.99/?13.99 on iPad for users who have already purchased the multitrack Recorder, or at a special "Total Studio Bundle" price of $17.99/?15.99 on iPhone and iPod touch and $26.99/?23.99 on iPad that also includes the multitrack recorder.

For more information, please visit
www.ikmultimedia.com/vocalive

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This time on Geek Toys, we discuss the SMS Audio Star Wars Headphones

Here are some of the points:

Wired Headphones
Professional quality sound
Long cable
4 styles
Comfortable
Light
Comes with a lot of things for the price

My Points: 9/10

TL;DR - Worth the price, if you can afford it. It is a lttle cost prohibitve, but really amazing!

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This week on Geek Toys, we cover the IKMultimedia iKlip Xpand!

Here are some of the points:

Easy to assemble
Works with any size of tablet
Cost effective at $50
Works well
Keeps it stable
Easy to use
No slip grip

My Points: 9.9/10

TL;DR - Amazing, simple as that. Does what is needed to do very well, and what else could you ask for?

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This week on Geek Toys, I discuss the Bolt Stealth portable charger from FLUXMOB!

Here are some of the points:

Compact
Works on both iDevices and Android
Charges phone while plugged into wall.
Slower charge
$60 is great for what it does, but a little steep.

My Points: 9.5/10

TL;DR - Amazing, simple as that. Wish it was slightly cheaper.

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This week on Geek Toys, I discuss the IK Multimedia iRig Voice microphone!

Here are some of the points:

Compact
Works on both iDevices and Android
Limited Android application support
Great for on the go needs.

My Points: 8/10

TL;DR - It's hard to find a product it works with other than IK's, but when you do, you never want to stop using this! It's beautiful!

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This week on Geek Toys, I go discuss the IK Multimedia iRing motion controller!

Here are some of the points:

Very small, easily fits on your hands

Amazingly simple plug and play use

iRing Music Creator is great - but needs a LOT of light.

No Android Support

It's a niche thing, but if you're the niche, it's gold.

My Points: 7/10

TL;DR - Hate the fact there is no Android support, and there needs to be a ton of light in order for it to fully get going, but once it does, it's awesome.

Here's an audio file I recorded with it in the first 5 minutes using it

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This week on Geek Toys, I go discuss the IK Multimedia iRig PRE!

Here are some of the points:

Small, compact design

Amazingly simple plug and play use

iRig  Recorder is an astonishing, strong recorder and editor for all on the go use

For interviews, on the go podcasts, and much more, it's a no-brainer

My Points: 10/10

TL;DR - Like the other devices from IK that I have reviewed, this one is a high point of its competitors.  There is no question to easily pay the $39.99 for this.

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This week on Geek Toys, I go in depth with the StarTech 7-Port USB Station

Here's a breakdown of what I thought:

Small - fits in your pocket, or bag with no issue

Rotating DC plug - able to fit in any DC outlet anywhere in the US.

5x 1A USB ports for everyday use

2x 2A ports for blistering charging speed

$69.99 is a little higher than I would like, but for my use, I would pay for it several times over. Honestly, this little powerhouse is a spectacular device, and easily worth every dime.

My rating:

9/10

TL;DR - If you have a bunch of devices like any self-deserving tech geek does, YOU NEED THIS. If not, the $69.99 price tag may be a little steep.

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The subscription box is one of those services that has blossomed of late. The first I tried was Graze, a healthy snack delivered to your door. It started out simple enough, though more recent boxes increased their recipes’ complexity (or added cheaper filler to the premium items if you’re cynical).

Loot Crate, however, is a little different. Each month you get a themed box filled with items of general geekery. Books, T-Shirts, minifigs, they’ve all featured prominently in previous boxes and below you’ll find my first unboxing of my first box.

Looking back on my first box it did perhaps underwhelm in comparison to my expectations, I had built them up in anticipation of 'new shiny' after all. I did do a little research into the prices of the individual parts it actually seems like it wasn't too badly valued either, though this says more for the high prices of such geek related merchandise these days. It was certainly good enough to have me excited all over again for next month's delivery.

What I don’t mention in the video is that there is a monthly mega crate giveaway that contains some impressive items. Hopefully I’ll get to do an unboxing of one of those one day.

Bottom line, Loot Crate is a fun monthly treat for your favourite geek (especially if that geek is you) but it falls under the category of disposable-income-only, but ultimately its great to have something really cool sent to you each month. I like to think of it as buying a little surprise for your future self, and it's a gift they're sure to thank you for.

If you’re tempted, please feel free to use the link below (or just click here), you pay the same price, but it sends a little love back our way so that I can unbox more cool things, and maybe even look and sound better! A word to the wise no matter how you get to their site, check the banner for this month’s money off deal when registering.

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CJ Boat, host of The Geek I/O Show, and Disney Geek I/O brings you what is new in the Geek "Toy" community, from toys (Lego, Statues, etc.) to electronics (iRig, Orig Audio, etc.) and more! He's performed a lot of product reviews over on his blog on this site, and is finally deciding to bring it into it's own shorter-form show!

Once a week, CJ will bring you what's new in the world, as well as what he's playing with, good bad or indifferent.

In the show notes, there will be links to where you can buy these beauties at as well.

But wait, what about the Gadgets Games and Gizmos section of the normal show? Well, that's still a thing, and it won't be going anywhere, but CJ won't be doing product reviews there, that's only for your beautiful ears right here, subscribers! CJ will occasionally be joined (or a guest host will randomly appear) to show you what Geek Toys THEY are playing with!

If you have anything you want us to know about, send us an email at feedback@geek-io.com!

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale travels to Rome in search on love and a good movie but the 2010 Kristen Bell movie When in Rome fails to deliver.

Beth is a young, ambitious New Yorker who is completely unlucky in love. However, on a whirlwind trip to Rome, she impulsively steals some coins from a reputed fountain of love, and is then aggressively pursued by a band of suitors.

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Staring:

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Josh Duhamel - Nick

Anjelica Huston - Celeste

Danny DeVito - Al

Will Arnett - Antonio

Jon Heder - Lance

TITO SCORE: 4

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses a movie that was released when he came out of the shell and a movie that doesn’t even know what it is even doing, the 1993 conclusion to the trilogy...Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.

The turtles find themselves transported back in time to ancient Japan.

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Staring:

Paige Turco - April O'Neil

Corey Feldman - Donatello

Mark Caso - Leonardo

Matt Hill - Raphael

David Fraser - Michaelangelo

Stuart Wilson - Walker

TITO SCORE: 5.5

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2000 fantasy thriller and a movie that takes nearly 2 hours to complete the campaign...Dungeons and Dragons.

Profion, a tyrant, attempts to overthrow a peaceful kingdom ruled by a tough empress.

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Staring:

Jeremy Irons - Profion

Bruce Payne - Damodar

Justin Whalin - Ridley Freeborn

Marlon Wayans - Snails

Robert Miano - Azmath

TITO SCORE: 5

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 22: Soccer Dog: European Cup

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale grabs the world by it’s tail and analyses the 2004 sequel that didn’t even make it to American shores and the continuation of a story of a cute mutt kicking a ball around. Bring your pillows...It’s Soccer Dog: European Cup.

Imagine a mutt who can outplay Beckham on the field while turning ateam of laughable misfits into a lean mean fighting machine. This pooch has got the international soccer scene by the tail.

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Staring:

Nick Moran - Bryan MacGreggor

Jake Thomas - Zach Connolly

Lori Heuring - Veronica Matthews

Scott Cleverdon - Alex Foote

Orson Bean - Mayor Milton Gallagher

TITO SCORE: 2.5

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2011 film that is straight out of the oven and out of hell, the third in the series, a rant and review like no other...This week is the infamous Gingerdead Man 3: Saturday Night Cleaver.

The Gingerdead man travels back in time to 1976 and carries out an epic disco killing spree.

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Staring

Jacqui Holland - Peaches

Mike C. Manning - Adonis / Bugsby

Robin Sydney - Robyn

Carrie Lazar - USA Disco Skater

Jean Louise O'Sullivan P.J

William Butler - Gingerdead Man

TITO SCORE: 3

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2010 “pre-curser to Sharknato” Birdemic or as it is fully known as Birdemic: Shock and Terror.

A platoon of eagles and vultures attacks the residents of a small town. Many people die. It's not known what caused the flying menace to attack.

Starting:

Alan Bagh - Rod

Whitney Moore - Nathalie

Janae Caster - Susan

Colton Osborne - Tony

Adam Sessa - Ramsey

TITO SCORE: 1

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2013 corporate world and box office failure Syrup (which only made $301 on its opening weekend).

A slacker hatches a million-dollar idea. But, in order to see it through, he has to learn to trust his attractive corporate counterpart.

Staring:

Amber Heard - 6

Shiloh Fernandez - Scat

Kellan Lutz - “Sneaky” Pete

Brittany Snow - 3

Josh Pais - Davidson

TITO SCORE: 3.5

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night: Episode 18: "Rock My World"

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2002 Sidney J. Furie’s Rock My World.

When the agency through which they hired the temporary cook and butler for the renters goes bankrupt, the Foxleys are forced to host Global Heresy, young immature American rock stars whose record company has set up this stint as a secret retreat location for them to test their new materials.

Staring:

Peter O'Toole - Lord Foxley

Joan Plowright - Lady Foxley

Alicia Silverstone - Nat

Jaimz Woolvett - Leo

Keram Malicki-Sánchez - Flit

Christopher Bolton - Carl

Lochlyn Munro - Dave

TITO SCORE: 7

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night : Episode 17 : “The Lone Ranger”

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2013 ‘western’ Summer flop spectacular, The Lone Ranger, which is based on a 1949 TV series.

Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice.

Staring:

Johnny Depp - Tonto

Armie Hammer - John Reid (Lone Ranger)

William Fichtner - Butch Cavendish

Tom Wilkinson - Latham Cole

Ruth Wilson - Rebecca Reid

TITO SCORE: 2

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night : Episode 16: "Upside Down"

On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the film by French Director Juan Diego Solanas, Upside Down from 2012.

Adam is a seemingly ordinary guy in a very extraordinary universe. He lives humbly trying to make ends meet, but his romantic spirit holds on to the memory of a girl he loved once upon a time from another world.

Staring:

Timothy Spall - Bob Boruchowitz

Jim Sturgess - Adam

Kirsten Dunst - Eden

Blu Mankuma - Albert

Nicholas Rose - Pablo

TITO SCORE: 3

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Terrible Tuesday Movie Night : Episode 15: "New Years Eve"On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2011 New Years romantic comedy, New Year’s Eve!

The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.

Featuring everyone from Hollywood but here are some of the key performances!

Michelle Pfeiffer - Ingrid - Resolution Tour

Zac Efron - Paul - Resolution Tour

Robert De Niro - Stan Harris - Hospital Story

Jessica Biel - Tess Byrne - Maternity Ward Story

Katherine Heigl - Laura - Jensen & Laura's Story

Jon Bon Jovi - Jensen - Jensen & Laura's Story

TTMN Connection - Halle Berry - #5 - Catwoman

TITO SCORE: 4.5

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Dale fired up the stream on Boxing Day (December 26th) for a very special post Christmas present, a commentary track for one of his favorite Christmas movies of all time...It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie! 

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On this special Christmas episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Jingle All the Way from 1996 .

A father decides to dream the impossible; to get a Turbo Man action figure for his son just before Christmas.

Staring:

Arnold Schwarzenegger - Howard Langston

Sinbad - Myron Larabee

Phil Hartman - Ted Maltin

Rita Wilson - Liz Langton

Robert Conrad - Officer Hummell

TITO SCORE: 6

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale goes back into time and analyses the 1936 picture “The Princess Comes Across” from William K. Howard.

A woman pretends to be royalty in order to get aboard a cruise ship and gets involves a number of murder plots..

Staring:

Carole Lombard - Princess Olga

Fred MacMurray - King Mantell

Douglass Dumbrille - Lorel

Alison Skipworth - Lady Gertrude

George Barbier - Captain Nicholls

TITO SCORE: 9

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2012 remake of Red Dawn (finally).Red Dawn was originally released in 1984 and this remake is based on the events of that motion picture.

A group of teenagers look to save their town from an invasion of North Korean soldiers.

Starting:

Chris Hemsworth - Jed Eckert

Josh Peck - Matt Eckert

Josh Hutcherson - Robert Kitner

Adrianne Palicki - Toni Walsh

Isabel Lucas - Erica Martin

TITO SCORE: 4

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the cougar concept from Glenn Berggoetz’s 2011 The Worst Movie EVER!.

A robot alien. Angst-ridden teens. Cleavage-wielding soul takers. A dark overlord. A cross-dressing retard. A pregnant 14-year-old cougar. Macho scientists. Santa Claus. Yeah, this movie has it all.

Staring

Glenn Berggoetz - Johnny / Petey / Dr. Lars Coolman

Eileen Barker - Laduelia

Stuart Goldstein - Bobby

Haidyn Harvey - Erica

Bryce Foster - Brent

Christopher Irvin - Dr. Dirk Ramrod

TITO SCORE: 2

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses Miley Cyrus’s LOL from 2012!

Lola (or Lol for short) and her friends navigate the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship while dodging their sometimes overbearing and confused parents.

Stating:

Miley Cyrus - Lola

Demi Moore - Anne

Jean-Luc Bilodeau - Jeremy - (TTMN Connection - Trick 'r Treat (#7) - Schrader)

Douglas Booth - Kyle

George Finn - Chad

TITO SCORE: 5

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2002 Bradley Raymond’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame II.

Quasimodo rings the bell with the help of his new friend and Esmeralda's and Phoebus' little son, Zephyr and falls in love with the evil magician’s assistant Madellaine.

Staring

Jason Alexander - Hugo

Jennifer Love Hewitt - Madellaine

Tom Hulce - Quasimodo

Paul Kandel - Clopin Charles Kimbrough - Victor

TITO SCORE: 4

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2007 Michael Dougherty’s Trick ‘r Treat as a Halloween treat to you!

Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween come together in the form of one movie!

Staring:

Brian Cox - Mr. Kreeg

Dylan Baker - Steven

Rochelle Aytes - Maria

Quinn Lord - Sam / Peeping Tommy

Lauren Lee Smith - Danielle

TITO SCORE: 8

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 1987 Jon Thor’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare, as apart of the Halloween Double Feature.

At an old farmhouse, a family mysteriously disappears at the hands of evil. Years later, hair metal band The Tritons comes to the farmhouse, whose barn now features a 24-track recording studio.

Staring:

Jon Mikl Thor - John Triton

Jillian Peri - Lou Anne

Frank Dietz - Roger Eburt

David Lane - Max

Teresa Simpson - Randy

TITO SCORE: 1.5

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses one of the worst superhero movies of all time, Halle Berry’s Catwoman from 2004.

Catwoman is the story of shy, sensitive artist Patience Philips, a woman who can't seem to stop apologizing for her own existence.

Staring:

Halle Berry - Patience Phillips / Catwoman

Benjamin Bratt - Tom Lone

Sharon Stone - Laurel Hedare

Lambert Wilson - George Hedare

Frances Conroy - Ophelia

TITO SCORE: 3

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Next Movie: Birdemic or Rock n' Roll Nightmare (Halloween Double Feature: Week after - Trick ‘r Treat)

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, As promised, Dale, in the only way he knows how, analyses one of the greatest cult classics of all time “The Room” from 2003.

Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored of him and decides to seduce Johnny's best friend, Mark.

Staring:

Tommy Wiseau - Johnny

Juliette Danielle - Lisa

Greg Sestero - Mark

Philip Haldiman - Denny

Carolyn Minnott - Claudette

TITO SCORE: 1.5

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 1985 Michael Moriarty’s “The Stuff.”

A delicious mysterious goo that oozes from the Earth is marketed as the newest dessert sensation.

Staring:  

Michael Moriarty - David 'Mo' Rutherford

Andrea Marcovicci - Nicole

Garrett Morris - 'Chocolate Chip' Charlie W. Hobbs

Paul Sorvino - Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears

Scott Bloom - Jason

TITO SCORE: 5.5

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Next Movie: Hopefully The Room...if not either Red Dawn or Gingerdead Man 3  

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 2005 Disney’s pointless sequel Tarzan II.

Tarzan as a child is confused on where he comes from, so he goes on an adventure to find himself (again!)

Staring: 

Harrison Chad plays Tarzan

George Carlin plays Zugor

Brad Garrett plays Uto

Ron Perlman plays Kago Estelle Harris plays Mama Gunda

TITO SCORE: 5.5

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On this episode of Terrible Tuesday Movie Night, Dale analyses the 1977 David Lynch’s first direction piece Eraserhead!

Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.

Stars: 

Jack Nance played Henry Spencer (as John Nance)

Charlotte Stewart played Mary X

Allen Joseph played Mr. X

Jeanne Bates played Mrs. X

Judith Roberts played Beautiful Girl Across the Hall

Everything will be alright in this episode!

TITO SCORE:

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Dale Reviews 14 - Encino Man

Suggested by: Rachel Boat (finishing Pauly Shore month)

TITO Rating: 5.5

My interpretation of the plot: A stoner and a normal person find a caveman in the ground and they decide to defrost him and raise him as a stone head and confused senior...the Pauly Shore

Back story/Fun Fact: Pauly Shore's performance in Encino Man won him the Razzie Award for Worst New Star. (No surprise there)

Now for the review....umm, I could get over the campyness of the Pauly Shore "comedy" in the past but not this time. There are too many odd phases and obscure 90's references in this movie for my young brain to handle

Some other notes. Is it just me but did they have fun with the shake machine to create earthquakes at random points? Also, my ice-cream was melting fast whilst watching this movie. I picked up this in Jury Duty, but it was clear in this but was Jeopardy funding this move because all of the different mentions.

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If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Remember...I'll be ba-aack!

Dale!

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Suggested by: Rachel Boat (For Pauly Shore month)

TITO Rating: 7.5

My interpretation of the plot: Regular Pauly Shore formula but this time in a rain forest.  

Back story/Fun Fact: N/A

Now for the review....Basically, I enjoyed the smugness of this film but huge plot hole was unavoidable in this movie.

Some other notes. PLOT HOLE: So they are in a perfectly controlled eco-system...first of all you don't have laughing gas, air-conditioning running throughout the dome, junk food in a natural environment, and there is a ton more!

But I will say that Safety Dance is best working music ever. This movie wins the "Best Soundtrack" award for anything I have reviewed on this program. 

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Keep calm and tranny on!

Dale!

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As mentioned with on the Geek-I/O show, Dale's Reviews is moving to a fortnightly basis, with the last weekly show being on June 5th co-in-siding with the release new rant and review show. I have a few "Dale's Reviews" specials to do between now and then, so that should tie you over into the new format. These "Dale's Reviews" will be full 10-15 minute shows right here and they should be recorded Wednesdays right after Today in Musical Theatre. 

If you wish to send me suggestions for these special rant and reviews, feel free to send them to thechefwonder@gmail.com. Thank you for your support, as these shows take a long time to produce!   

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Suggested by: Rachel Boat (For Pauly Shore month)

TITO Rating: 6.5

My interpretation of the plot: A sexually confused failed stripper get a notice to serve jury duty. At first everything is going bad for Pauly Shore, but he uses his wittiness to save himself from going insane.  

Back story/Fun Fact: I couldn't find one?

Now for the review....Simply, this film as a lot of holes...but I enjoy looking at the screen but I didn't like watching it.

Some other notes. LOTS OF NOTES! But first a dark breaking and entering scene to a strip clip, called International House of Beef Cakes. Also, I don't believe that this version of Pauly Shore owns a suit by the way, and he needs to learn to shut his mouth. I mean you shout out "Your out of order" in a court room because you will get thrown out. Also you can't pull your hand out of a bus without it bleeding or without it being broken. But one positive from this movie...I had a screen capping fantastic fun-time during the dream sequence!

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Keep calm and tranny on!

Dale!

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Suggested by: Rachel Boat (For Pauly Shore month)

TITO Rating: 8

My interpretation of the plot: A shy country girl goes to college and meets the residential adviser, who is a confused student who has studied everything. Carla Gugino takes Pauly Shore back home and they fall in love despite the existing relationship with Dan Gauthier

Back story/Fun Fact: To promote the film, MTV ran a contest to marry Pauly Shore in Las Vegas. Tanya Cinotti of Salisbury, Massachusetts, won the honor and the wedding was set for July 2, 1993. Though there was a ceremony, no marriage certificates were signed.

Now for the review....This movie felt like "Guess Who Coming To Dinner" but it took too long to build up. This film on my marking sheet got a boarding 7/8 and I gave it an 8 because of overall funness of the movie but it took to long to get there and the soft moments at the end were not needed.

Some other notes. I don't know much about American culture, so the South Dakota and California in-jokes going on. You know your movie is dated when you roller skate everywhere. Some dialogue moments..,"It's better than a kick in the face with a golf shoe" and "If we wait any longer any longer it will be my graduation." Now some euphemisms, like "Re-glazed your sub-route and "Tweaked my melons"

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Keep calm and tranny on!

Dale!

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Suggested by: Listener, Hawk484

TITO Rating: 6

My interpretation of the plot: A group of hackers build this super machine that manipulates people.

Back story/Fun Fact: This picture explains this movie pretty well http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Time_Travel_Method-2.svg

Now for the review....Yes I followed for this movie for the most part, yes there were moments that were a bit grey but it payed of (well for me at least) at the end. There still are face palm moments in this movie, but they handled the concept of the movie pretty well.

Some other notes. Face palm moments include: The actors talking over each other. You know the budget was low when you have to steal parts for your computer from other people. Editing: DO SOME! Clean cuts are fine but not for every time.

I could list all of the finer details all day, but I think they handled the actual scientific concept excellently and the fact some of the face palm moment are answered later in the film, I can be more easy towards some of the minor face palms. For example, The fact one of them is wearing a different suit and everyone else, is forgivable despite my taste for fashion (clearly) cough.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Keep calm and tranny on!

Dale!

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Suggested by: ME!! (Yay, I got a suggestion on the show)

TITO Rating: 3

My interpretation of the plot: Something about a bakery and how a bad batch of gingerbread men results in one transforming and killing people and the only way that this can be solved is by eating it!

Back story/Fun Fact: The original sequel was planned to be entitled "Gingerdead Chick." Somehow this movie has a 60% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Now for the review.... I had an "Evil Dead" feel throughout this film but it stunk of "In The Name King" and with consist reminders that "Oh yes, this is a direct to DVD release." This movie smelt of potential, but failed to hit my mark.

Some other notes. Here we go...in rapid fire style!

Firstly long and strange opening credits for no reason and you don't need to take 10 minutes to wrap-up your movie. Shooting people in a "Shoot Production" seem redundant. My first question in this movie was, what mother honers killing people. You know you are up for a fun movie when the main set has the worst sign. The stereotypical horror score drove me insane. If this movie taught me one thing, always use the front entrance. Baker Butcher...really. Oh hey, your arm is bleeding, I know let's put it in the dough. Speaking of the dough, was that some of the worst stop motion you have ever seen. Troupe time! The competition teaming up with the other team and the consist walking into traps are the only two I care about. But the best part of the movie was the bitch fight!

At least movie mad me smile

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Keep calm and tranny on!

Dale!

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Suggested by: CJ Boat

TITO Rating: 7

My interpretation of the plot:  Some animals cash into a misery planet then they meet some bad animals then they fight...transformer style!

Back story/Fun Fact: The show ran for three seasons. The first season ran from September 16th 1996 though to April 1st 1997. Season 2 ran from 26th of October 1997 though to March 13 1998 and season 3 ran from 13 October though to March 7th 1999.

Now for the review....I think if saw this back in the 90's (or if I was alive), I think I would have appreciated the graphics better. Saying that, I enjoyed the absolute corny dialogue and sort of the enjoyed the crappy graphics. 

Some other notes. I didn't really take any notes...but I did capture about 12-13 different sound clips (hence why I put the audio review up this week.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Keep calm and tranny on!

Dale!

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Suggested by: Jon Slater

TITO Rating: 9.5 

My interpretation of the plot:  A Broadway producer and a nerdy accountant partner to attempt to make the biggest Broadway “flop” but an OVER gay director/actor turns it into a hit and the producers get locked up. Whilst in the lock-up, they write and produce another play that turns everything around!

Back story/Fun Fact:  This film contained six dick jokes...can you point them out?

Now for the review....THIS MOVIE WAS AMAZING (not perfect though.) It was uplifting and comedic relief from what we've been watching on Geek-I/O

Some other notes. Two main problems with the film (or The WHOLE Producers as a whole) is the Ulla having 50 million names. Also, they use too many sets in the opening song "I Want To Be A Producer." It's like a grand tour of New York for no reason.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Keep calm and tranny on!

Dale!

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Suggested by: Jon Slater

TITO Rating: 8.5

My interpretation of the plot: An acclaimed poet and critic of poetic pieces inspires a serial killer to plot out his murders exactly how they are published. While the plot of the film is fictional, the writers based it on some accounts of real situations surrounding Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious death

Back story/Fun Fact: The film holds a rating of 22% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 123 reviews. The Raven barely broke even at the box office by grossing $26.05 million worldwide on a budget of $26 million.

Now for the review....Now my tranny score might be a bit elevated (yes I just said elevated trannies...ha!) But I love the old British-type style and I think this movie keeps in this feel all the way throughout. The movie held it's story throughout and it was clear where it was going, but one complaint about this movie is that it played all of it's cards at the beginning and kind of left nothing to play off in the middle of the film.

Some other notes. This movie taught me that quoting poetry in the bar will get you punched! But my main point that I wanted to make with this movie is, that this movie is about a writer and a critic that inspires to act on what he writes...hey that sounds like me. I hope I haven't inspired anyone to do anything bad? Also, I hope my run on Geek IO doesn't get bumped for a Longfellow. That would make me very angry!

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Keep calm and tranny on!

Dale!

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Sorry about the delay...I have been SUPPER BUSY!!

Dale Reviews 5 - The Evil Dead

Suggested by: Jarred A

TITO Rating: 8

My interpretation of the plot: In this cheesy film where a group of young people decide to go to for a weekend camping trip to a spooky place in the middle of the woods. One by one, each member of the group gets dragged to come to the dark side.

Back story/Fun Fact:

Because of the crew's inexperienced nature, filming was a "comedy of errors". The very first day of filming led to the crew getting lost in the woods during a scene shot on a bridge. Several crew members ended up getting injured during the shoot, and because of the cabin's remoteness, it made securing medical help very difficult.

Now for the review....and I think that it's that comedy of errors and the cheese factor that makes this movie so enjoyable to watch. Now, I'm not a huge fan of this genre, so I didn't really pay attention to most of the second half of this film, however, some of those parts were laughable.

Some other notes. One of my main notes (apart from pointing out all of the cheese factor points) is that the way to listen to audio books in 1981 is to pull out the biggest tape machine and by plugging tangled up pair of headphones. Also, with the welcome dinner, what type of food was that! That is something that I wouldn't even feed my cat. Lastly, this movie had a horrible attempt at porn, with the whole tree and the lady scene that went for WAY to long. Overall, I had fun laughing at this movie campyness but if you aren't into that...this movie is not for you!

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

Keep calm and tranny on!

Dale!

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Suggested by: Jared Budlong

TITO Rating: 1 (yep we're back to crap movies)

My

interpretation of the plot: After Trannie Adam thinks he has an accident and bumps his head, Lennard, who can't remember what he had for breakfast, goes on an adventure to try and find the lowlife who murdered and raped his wife.

Back story: As hinted above, Guy Pearce played trannies Adam Whitely and Felicia Jollygoodfellow in 1994's "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (TITO connection.) As for this movie, it appeared in several best of lists. Including Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See You Die". It was number 976 (above Dancer in the Dark)

Now

for the review....This has to be the worst film I have ever seen! This movie is soo bad. The actors looked so uncomfortable and the delivery of the dialogue is like interacting with cardboard. I get the concept, but I think it could be executed better. Also, there was nothing to hold on to in this movie, no joy, no comic relieves...nothing! I had more fun with BloodRayne for crying out load, and the only reason this got a higher score is this had some production value to it.

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other notes. (Man did I get some notes) Skipping over most of my notes, Watching Guy piecing this puzzle together was like watching a two year old trying to build a table. This movie had a lot of inappropriate f-bombs, maybe that's just me as I don't use them often. Oh, getting back to the concept real quick, I know the movie was meant to have the inter-crossing storyline but I think this movie would have been better without it. I was sitting there wondering which storyline we were on, and I know the blank and white filter was meant to help but it didn't as they forgot to change it back towards the end. Lastly aren't we glad that Polaroid Cameras were still a thing in the year 2000. What would they use instead if this movie would be re-made...not a laptop with a digital camera...he would loose it every 10 minutes. Actually, I surprised he didn't loose his files even once.

I am deferentially stopping my notes there....you would be here all day if I didn't.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

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Suggested by: CJ Boat

TITO Rating: 8.5 (Finally a good movie!!!)

My interpretation of the plot: A super Asian criminal, formally an officer of the "Multiverse Authority" (MVA) that polices inter-dimensional travel (via detecting wormhole openings, which can be predicted like the weather via flip phones), seeks to hunt down and kill all other variations of himself in alternate universes. In which, the alternative does some crazy actions (for example killing his wife because she is confused as she can see 2 different people.)

Back story: Clearly this movie has gotten better with time. The film received mostly negative reviews. Based on 84 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an overall approval rating from critics of 14%, with an average score of 3.9/10

Now for the review....I don't care if I'm the highest rating this week, this movie deserves it! The (relatively) simple plot mixed with the rocking soundtrack to back the fight scenes and to use a transitions is the way a good movie should be made!

Some other notes. One distracting thing about this movie is that it has all of these hi-tech fancy guns and touch panels in your alternate universe...but you have a small box television and every time the TV is on in the background it is playing the George W Bush health care reform speech (Is there something I'm missing something?) Also, who needs this cool tech, when you have fantastic kung-fu skills and slow motion on your side. Lastly this movie taught me so many things, but the most importantly that humans don't have paws and a tail....

This has been fun! If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies each and every week!

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Suggested by: Jonathan Slater (for Geek IO video game month) (again)

TITO Rating: 0.5 (out of 10)

My interpretation of the plot: In this trope fest that features everything from speaking out notes, ketchup packs, cardboard-cutout dialogue and bad bleary flashbacks, Rayne is the half-human half-vampire Dhampir and the lead attraction in a carnival's freak-show in Romania. When she some how transports to a strange land, she meets a fortuneteller that tells that her mother was raped by the king of the vampires Kagan and she decides to destroy her father.

Back story: The film is meant to be based on the Majesco video game of the same name. This movie cost $25 million (what what was it spent on) and only made $1.5 million (approx) at the box office however it made $3.5 million in Home Entertainment sales (June 2006)

Now for the review...In The Name Of The King but for a "different" video game. Like The name of the king you have bad editing, cardboard dialogue, and all of the tropes you know and love from 800 different movies.

Some other notes: Instead of Benny Hill music...this time he have trombones (yey sarcasm ). Speaking of sounds, why are we being reminded that horses are still the main form of transportation. I was so tempted to give this movie a 1, for the boobies but seeing they kept using ketchup packs for blood. Speaking of boobies, why did the middle of the film turn into a porn (I'm sure that's not the source material.) I sear without all of the flashbacks, this movie would have been 60 minutes. Also, you don't end your movie staring into the camera...she crept me out and left a bad taste in my mouth.

This had been fun! If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies!

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Suggested by: Jonathan Slater (for Geek IO video game month)

TITO Rating: 2 (out of 10)

My interpretation of the plot: In this completely pointless "thing," two children are blasted to "Planet R" in the apparent future to help save the world.

Back story: Wow! Depending on who you ask, this "thing" is considered either a four part movie or a mini-series or just simply a failed TV show that couldn't get off the ground. Legend of the Crystals is meant to based on Final Fantasy V but kinda get some things are not quite right. (For example, chocobos appear featherless and somewhat alien in appearance)

Now for the review....Very disappointing. I was expecting Final Fantasy but got served slightly frozen leftovers! Also you can't get passed the fact the shots, editing and out of sync voice work and sound clips. I give this two things; the fact that is VERY pretty and the plot is clear. As for the music, I felt so-so on it, it was relevant but didn't blow me away.

Some other notes. The over the top slap-stick feel got boring really quickly. I would given this a 3 have anything but animals jumped out in the dessert (like a tranny!) Lastly, when you get in trouble, your transport doesn't speed up suddenly.

This had been fun! If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email them directly to me at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove the spaces) or tweet them to me twitter.com/TheDaleCampbell and huge thanks to CJ and the Geek IO crew for letting me release the trannies!

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Loud over-the-top announcer voice  Ladies, gentlemen (and even Trannies,) please welcome to the Geek IO team, a man who can foresee the future before it happens because he lives  there, a man who has been refereed as the "Tranny Dealer," Intern for Coverville and The Morning Stream on the Frogpants Network and awesome guy.....DALE CAMPBELL!! Crowd noise

Okay maybe that was a bit extreme, oh and huge thanks to PA at work for writing that introduction for me. My name is Dale Campbell and yes I am an Aussie (that's not a knife!) For those who don't know me, here is me in a nut -shell... A geek who sorts emails and goes to university (starting this week) by day, and by night, stocks shelves and ensures stock levels are correct! I also now watch movies for Geek IO and run this little page!

I will post my reviews for Rant and Reviews here and when my schedule will allow it, I will be on the show and giving my review there! If you have any suggestions for random movies for me to watch, do not hesitate and send me an email at thechefwonder @ gmail . com (remove spaces)