HomeVideodrome: The Real 'Shame' Lies in Heavy-Handed Approach to Addiction

The new to home video drama "Shame" wallows in sexual behavior, but the truly shocking part is how director Steve McQueen gets in the way of his talented lead actors. 18 Apr 2012

HomeVideodrome: 'Iron Lady' No Hit Piece, Still Unworthy of Lady Thatcher's Legacy

Margaret Thatcher deserves a first-rate biopic for her extraordinary political life. Sadly, "The Iron Lady" isn't the film the British icon merits. 11 Apr 2012

HomeVideodrome: Spielberg's 'War Horse' Marks the Return of the Master

Anyone who thinks director Steven Spielberg has lost his mojo need only insert the Blu-ray edition of "War Horse" into their home video systems. 3 Apr 2012

HomeVideodrome: 'Muppets' Reboot Restores Faith in Felt Franchise

"The Muppets" could have been half-baked nostalgia for a certain demographic. Instead, the "Muppets" reboot packs all of the charm of the characters' best adventures. 24 Mar 2012

HomeVideodrome: Give Unfairly Maligned 'Musketeers' a Second Look

The unfairly maligned "Three Musketeers" leads off this week's new home video releases. 15 Mar 2012

HomeVideodrome: Not Afraid to Love Sandler's 'Jack and Jill'

Critics trashed Adam Sandler's latest comedy "Jack and Jill," but if loving the film is wrong I don't want to be right. 7 Mar 2012

HomeVideodrome: 'American Sleepover' Evokes Best of Teen Movie Genre

George Lucas’ “American Graffiti” set the standard for the nostalgic meaningful night-of-youth movie, and David Robert Mitchell’s “Myth of the American Sleepover” comes from the modern indie side of this tradition Lucas set before he disappeared into the abyss of a galaxy far, far away. Being a film populated by confused, hormonal teenagers, “Sleepover” hits on themes you’d expect it to, but does so in a way that invites adjectives like “understated,” “poignant” and other words critics apply to “little independent movies,” also known as “gems.” 29 Feb 2012

HomeVideodrome: Unknown Olsen Sister Gives Star-Making Turn in 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'

It’s rare that a movie puts you into the mindset of its protagonist the way that Elizabeth Olsen’s performance does in Sean Durkin’s surprising “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (that’s a mouthful, innit?). 24 Feb 2012

HomeVideodrome: Shannon's 'Take Shelter' Performance Belongs in the Oscar Hunt

Due to a technical snafu, there will be no HomeVideodrome podcast this week. We'll back in full swing next week, so be sure to check The Film Thugs for updates. 16 Feb 2012

HomeVideodrome: A 'Very' Amusing Stoner Sequel

This week on the HomeVideodrome podcast, Jim finally sees "Drive" and weighs in, Hunter reviews "A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas" and Jim reveals his love affair with "A Fish Called Wanda." Also, we discuss Ryan O'Neal's finest moment on film in Norman Mailer's "Tough Guys Don't Dance." Head over to The Film Thugs to give it a listen. 9 Feb 2012