TLR Episode 18 – September 6th
September 7, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
Filed under Lunch Room
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Welcome back! Hope the re-run episode didn’t annoy to many of you this past week. This week we are back with an all new episode and new music! Jason, Mike, and Danner host the usual segment of what we’ve been doing where they cover, inFamous, new Netflix content, the movie Teeth, Dante’s Inferno, H.A.W.X. 2 demo, Vanquish, and some other things. Then they movie on to the discussion topic for the week which is our thoughts on digital media, and some light hearted video game stories from our youth. In the last segment Jason brings the news followed by a double dose of Danner’s Redardation Nation! Also, as mentioned we bring the music this week from Bella and the Pelican and with the help of the Michigan Underground Podcast we’ve got music from Tiger! Tiger! Links for all news and to purchase the music is after the break!
News Links:
Batman: Arkham City screens are an inexplicable treat
Mark Millar Says ‘Kick-Ass 2′ is Greenlit; Wants Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp in the Mix for ‘Nemesis’
New Xbox 360 controller with improved D-pad confirmed, $65 on November 9
Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 5 has optional 10GB install
Borderlands Game of the Year Edition announced, all four DLC packs included
Microsoft to Raise Xbox Live Subscription Fees in November
Valve Cut Portal 2 Competitive Multiplayer
Music Links:
The City – Bella and the Pelican
facebook.com/bellaandthepelican
Geeks:
Michael Powers
Also Available @ TheLunchRoom.net
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MWIRE – Episode 60 – Gone in 60 Seconds
September 2, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
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Steve and Mike are gone in 60 seconds of recording to steal some cars…I mean this review about a movie stealing cars…whatever. Check out this episode of car chases and high speed theft with Nicolas Cage as the front runner for the show.
Geeks:
Steve “Megatron” Phillips
Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard
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ATTF – Episode 50
September 2, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
Filed under All Things TF
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ATTF EPISODE 50!! Ushered in by Steve/Megatron and TFG1 Mike, the guys discuss the latest news in the TF world and their thoughts on it. No voicemails submitted but still a back to the basics show. Send topics/comments/suggestions to steve @ geekcastradio.com
Geeks:
Steve “Megatron” Phillips
Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard
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ToyCast – Episode 71 – Generally Grieving Cycloni
September 2, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
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In the 71st episode TFG1Mike is joined by GeneralTekno as they catch up and talk more toys. They also talk about the sneakiness of Hasbro.
Discussion Topic- Sneaky Hasbro!
Display Case Segment-
GeneralTekno: Star Wars The Clone Wars General Grievous
TFG1Mike: Transformers: Universe Challenge At Cybertron: Cyclonus
Geeks:
Mike “TFG1” Blanchard
General Tekno
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ToonCast – Episode 69 – Johnny Bravo
September 1, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
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In the 69th episode Kevin is on briefly to answer voicemail with Mike…. Then Mike is joined by JT and Glade as they talk about the last man on earth to ever get laid… Johnny Bravo.
Geeks:
Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard
Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson
Glade Packer
Jonathan Toderian
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DVD Review: ShoutFactory’s G.I. Joe The Movie
August 31, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
Filed under Blogs, CobraCast, The Steve
First off I would like to thank Dana and ShoutFactory for their generous contribution of this DVD. Now secondly I would like to say as a kid despite not seeing any of the classic G.I. Joe series I had owned a highly used VHS of the classic 1987 animated film. This movie even to this day is one of my most highly regarded films of the ’80′s.
I first obtained the 2000 re-release of the film by Rhino in late 2009, glad to at least see it was on DVD. However since seeing the classic Transformers and G.I. Joe series re-released by ShoutFactory made me wish this would get a remastering as well.
In July of 2010 my prayers were answered in the form of the newly remastered version of G.I. Joe The Movie (1987). ShoutFactory’s version of the movie does feature much greater quality overall. The visuals, the audio, the menus and even the special features were something to be in awe of.
THE MENU:
The menu setup was in a much better format by far in comparison to the original DVD release. It makes use of some dynamic animations in similar fashion to their G.I. Joe Season Sets and the Transformers G1 Season Sets. The quality on that alone makes you gear up to watch the film. Another feature I like is the ability for the movie to be played in either full screen or wide screen. I personally am glad to see the wide screen as I have a wide screen tv and it looks much better not seeing the black outlines. See the image below for details on the classic menu and the new menu system.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
The Special Features are very similar in each edition of the film. However in the newer ShoutFactory version it also includes the ability to download the original movie script to your desktop computer. This key element I think adds more value in itself to the Special Features.
Now granted in the Special Features area, I do like Cobra Commander’s mug shot there, I do think ShoutFactory adds a nice touch as if accessing the Joes computer system.
AUDIO:
The audio was several steps up and a lot clearer than that of the older edition. I could hear more of the crisp background music, sound effects and vocals. I would much rather listen to this than I would the original. With that in mind I move on to the visuals.
VISUALS:
By the time I got to watching the film after first watching the original 2000 Rhino release, I noticed several differences in picture. Some of these were subtle and others were blatantly obvious. See the examples below:
Now look at B.E.T. (Broadcast Energy Transmitter) which granted is slightly higher in seconds on one of the scenes but regardless you get the idea. The colors on the one on the left (Rhino) are more cartoon-ish whereas the one on the right (Shout) have a more real tone to them. To further detail this I have some more side by sides with the actual same scenes.
Here we have an image of Serpentor from the first 10 minutes of the movie. Rhino has the colors more vibrant on the lighter colors. However their details to the darker images makes it so it is hard to see the details. ShoutFactory despite missing some of the brighter colors did manage to show more accurate skin tones. The colors on the darker objects such as the snakes on Serpentor’s shoulders are much brighter leaving me seeing actual detail in that area. Finally on to one final image comparison.
Here we have Roadblock with Cobra Commander only here he is holding Cobra’s battle mask. What I like about the image on the right are the accuracy to real life colors. Rhino did a good job but Roadblock looks reddish instead of the brown that is in Shout’s. Another thing is the mask. It has a red tint to it there as well whereas Shout again outdoes it with the chrome coloring. It makes in these instances a no brainer which copy I would rather have.
OVERVIEW:
All in all I like the version ShoutFactory has released and am glad to finally have a great quality of this movie. Although the menu could have used a little more imagery of the characters included, I still loved this re-release. This is a film I will watch for years to come.
OVERALL SCORES:
- MENU: 4.0 out of 5
- AUDIO: 4.5 out of 5
- VISUAL: 4.5 out of 5
- SPECIAL FEATURES: 5 out of 5
- OVERALL: 4.5 out of 5
ToyCast – Episode 70 – Let Our Power Cores Combine!
August 31, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
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In the 70th episode TFG1Mike is joined by PecanCtMichael and Brian Kilby from Radio Free Cybertron as they talk about Powercore Combiners.
Discussion Topic- Power Core Combiners
Display Case Segment-
Brian Kilby: Powercore Combiners Huffer
PecanCtMichael: Powercore Combiners Smolder
Geeks:
Mike “TFG1” Blanchard
Michael “PecanCtMichael” Wilson
Brian Kilby of TFRadio.net
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TBU – Episode 19
August 29, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
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The guys land in the last 3 episodes of Beast Wars. We discuss in depth the last 3 with the covenant clip and Depth Charge’s fish Pants.
Geeks:
Steve “Megatron” Phillips
Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard
Michael “PecanCtMichael” Wilson
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Interviews – David Sobolov
August 27, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
Filed under All Things TF, Beast Unleashed, Interviews
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In the latest of many interviews, we get David Sobolov or as Beast Wars fans know him, DEPTH CHARGE.
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http://www.sobolov.com/
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http://twitter.com/volobos
Geeks:
Steve “Megatron” Phillips
Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard
Michael Wilson
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MWIRE – Episode 59 – Lethal Weapon Franchise
August 27, 2010 by Steve/Megatron
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In the 59th episode of MWIRE Steve is off somewhere so Kevin joins Mike as they get Lethal. Lethal Weapon is a franchise that is much loved and enjoyed by almost everyone. So whether you are like Murtaugh or if you are a Riggs this episode is for you. So sit back put your feet up and get ready to get Lethal!
Geeks:
Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard
Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson
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