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The DVD selections have a bit of an intro, some of the discs found here are known around the world, while a few others are not so well known. Rather than force you to rely upon the tiny little link pictures I through in a heads up. Outside of that it's all pretty self explanatory..enjoy.
Let's break it down by categories for you easy shopping convenience and pleasure:
DVD'z:
Comedy -
Spaced The Complete Series: Before Shaun of The Dead there was Spaced. Doesn't matter if you are a huge fan of Shaun or Hot Fuzz this show just kills! Having had the import version for a few years it has seen quite a bit of replay on here in the House of M. Thankfully it's FINALLY headed for a region 1 release here in the states and nows your chance to see the humble yet hysterical beginnings of the boys who would become kings of geek comedy.
Hot Fuzz:
The second part of the blood and ice cream trilogy. This one is not only a love letter to crazy adrenaline fueled American action films it's about a love shared between two guys and their guns.
Shaun of The Dead: Odds are if you are reading this on Film Geekz you've seen it many times. If not I only have to ask: What The Fuck Is Wrong With You?!! Just order it now and make someone very happy.
Flight of the Conchords - The Complete First Season: Few people can make the claim of being New Zealand's 4th most popular folk parody duo. If that's not enough of a set up for a show I don't know what is. With catchy tunes and insanely goofy yet grounded plots this show is all kinds of absurd fun to watch.
Better Off Dead:
If you've seen it odds are you already love it..but for those that haven't here's my advice: Go That Way REALLY Fast and Order This One Now...if something gets in your way..order that too. HA!
Harvey Birdman: I love me some Adult Swim, and of all the shows on there few have really just consistently seen so much replay as Harvey Birdman. Sadly the show ran for only three seasons, but it's three seasons of great episodes. Order these and swallow them whole ..."Swallow..HA HA!" - Phil
Robot Chicken:
Seth Green is a twisted little geek and I love the guy for it. Fanboys have cried for years that George Lucas raped their childhoods..but as it turns out it was really Seth Green and his crew at Robot Chicken playing the secret touching game all along.
Team America, Orgazmo, South Park:
While Seth Green was fondling your childhood memories Matt and Trey were busy coating you in lube and getting ready to tickle your balls and punch you in the face at the same time. Ok..I really need to stop these analogies "Anal HA HA" - Phil
Meet The Spartans:
Ok..I'll be the first to admit that this movie is one of the lamest things ever made..second only to Epic Movie. BUT unlike Epic movie this one can actually improve with copious amounts of booze. Order this with a case a Sailor Jerry and you've got yourself a great gift!
Semi-Pro:
I missed this one in theaters quite honestly, but I'm looking forward to checking it out. Being a Fathers Day gift guide it needed some more sports flicks.
Walk Hard: Ever wonder about the man behind the legend? Who was Dewy Cox? Where did he come from? Who did he have sex with? What drugs did he do? Did he pay for them? And just what does a Cox sausage taste like? Here's your chance to get some of those answers.
Beerfest:
It's Fathers Day, this is a movie about a beer drinking contest. Do I really need to tell you anything else?
Grandmas Boy: One of the lesser known films from Adam's Happy Madison productions, but probably one of the best ones. If this ever hit theaters I'm not aware of it...ohh was I sick that day? This has it all; video games, weed, booze, masturbating on toys, karate monkeys, and one very hot yet very geek friendly chick. Yeah exactly you need to own this.
Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle: A movie I totally dismissed in theaters because it looked like a lame riff on something like Dude Where's My Car?...and that movie was a lame riff on itself...unless you smoke weed..which I don't. Unlike Dude Where's My Car? Harold and Kumar are actually funny even while watching sober. But I'm told it's even better while not so sober.
Half Baked:
Remember Dave before he got famous and went off his nut? He'd been around for a long time and while he was on the horizon of his hit show he made this little ode to weed and pudding. A great movie for Dad and his buds.
Talladega Nights:
Got a father that enjoys Nascar? I am so very very sorry. But here's a great way to give a gift that makes fun of his love of driving in circles. Odds are he'll hate and you'll get to keep this fantastic flick. Your welcome.
Drawn Together: Ahhh yes an animated show for those of us that HATE reality shows. Warning this show goes so far wrong at times that even the lowest of moral compasses will malfunction. In this house everyone is fucking everyone and everyone is fucking everyone over.
Idiocracy:
Perhaps you've heard of it, perhaps no. Sad part is the humor will go over many people's heads. They should package this movie with an Inconvenient Truth..it's not just the environment we are killing it's our culture and IQ's.
Office Space:
A must have for the Dad with a dull office job, and a must have for anyone with a sense of humor.
Lil Bush:
Who doesn't want a Lil Bush? Oh..that's just wrong.
Family Guy - Blue Harvest: It's Family Guy and Star Wars. Nuff Said.
Futurama: While the Simpsons seem to be running on nothing but fumes, its Matts other creation that has slammed it home on every single episode. Futurama lived for four glorious seasons and is now returning in feature length movies. Having just watched the latest yesterday I still cannot get enough of this show and have nearly worn down my original DVD sets. GET THEM ALL!!
Clerks, Clerks II, Mallrats, Charsing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back:
Love him or hate him Kevin has created his own version of the Jersey Universe with these films. Mind you I'm leaving Jersey Girl off the list, not because I don't enjoy the film I just don't think it fits in with the others.
Super Troopers:
This is one of those movies I avoided for years. The trailers just looked so lame and unfunny. Finally I gave into peer pressure (ain't peer pressure a bitch?) and needless to say I've been a fan of Broken Lizard since...hell I even love Club Dread!
Mystery Science Theater 3000 The Movie:
This DVD because I've really been wearing out that VHS tape I've been clinging on to.
Dead Men Don?t Wear Plaid: Another in my series of films that I can pop in and feel a bit better. Imagine if Gump had been a Private Dick and you are half way there. The movie is so off the hook silly it's hard not to love it.
Spaceballs:
There are three Star Wars spoofs on this list so far...can you spot them?
Anchorman:
This movie's kind of a big deal.
Waiting: Watch it and laugh?but you may never eat out ever again. "Eat out..Ha Ha" - Phil.
Ghostbusters Double Feature: With a third movie once again on the rumor mill ; ) You can't go wrong with some classic comedy. Bust some Ghosts this Fathers Day.
Balls Of Fury:
It takes tiny balls to play this game, and one tiny click to order it for dear ol Dad. While the movie does have some real failure moments, the rest of the laughs are strong enough to keep the tiny balls rolling.
The Holy Grail:
One of the best comedies EVER!
Grosse Point Blank/High Fidelity: Sometimes you just can't go home. Give your Father a glimpse into what a High School Reunion would be like if he was a hired killer.
Billy Madison/Happy Gilmore:
Two of Adams best films to date. Silly off the hook, if you cannot laugh at these you either hate Sandler or just have no sense of humor.
Big Daddy:
It's Father's Day what other movie could be better?
SciFi/Horror/Fantasy -
Star Wars: Shocking I know. But I figured it was best to get this one out of the way. There are loads of ways to enjoy your Star Wars...let the force guide you.
Black Sheep: I really don't have the words to express why you should see this. It's got mutant flesh eating sheep in it..if I have to tell you more then this is not the movie for you.
Fido: Part zombie flick, part episode of Leave It To Beaver..all zombies.
Night of The Living Dead: The Father Of All Zombie Flicks!
Dawn Of The Dead (Romero) : Even Zombies Go To The Mall!!
Dawn Of The The Dead (Synder):
Even Zombies In The Midwest Go To The Mall! Plus they think Max Headroom brains are tasty.
Day Of The Dead: Zombie's have feelings too!
Land Of The Dead: You're already living in the undead apocalypse..hey why not let Dennis Hopper run things? Yeah you're fucked.
Diary Of The Dead:
I have yet to see this one, kinda of dreading it to be honest. I've heard bad things but I've also heard very good things. Either way it's Romero so I'm bound to have some love for it...Zombie Jesus willing anyway.
Zombie Honeymoon: Giving new meaning to till death do us part. A sickly sweet love story about overcoming the odds. When one in two marriages end in divorce it's nice to see a couple really trying their best to work things out.
The Masters Of Horror ? Season Two Box Set: Just take a look at this thing...it comes in a SKULL!! If your baby's daddy happens to be a fan of horror..this is will earn you some serious cred and brownie points.
Dog Soldiers:
Werewolves take on a crack squad of soldiers. Made on little budget with mostly no name actors this thing rocks all kinds of nards.
Monster Squad: Speaking of Wolfman nards...here we have the release of Monster Squad on DVD. One of those kick ass treasures from the 80's that sat without DVD release..now if I could just get Mega Force on DVD the world would just be a better place.
Descent:
Personally I think anyone crazy enough to go spelunking into deep dark caves is a total nutbag and deserves to meet whatever sticky end awaits them?.but on the other hand if these girls had invited me to do some "cave exploring" I'd have dived right in.
Doomsday:
While I loved Dog Soldiers and enjoyed Decent, I was a bit lost on this genre mixing orgy fest. Still though if you couldn't decent between watching 28 Days Later, Mad Max, Escape From New York, and Riddick..here's a great compromise.
Firefly: The show was short lived but it's fan base just grew and grew. There's a reason for it; this show is one of the best Sci Fi shows to ever hit the airwaves and deserves to be seen. Check out some Captain Tight Pants now.
Serenity: Since Firefly was shot down on the small screen it flew onto the big screen with great results..but sadly a piss poor box office. While it's been said to be the end of the journey it's a great way to go.
Battlestar Galactica: Most people know my love for Starbuck and her crew of horny earth bound travelers, so it's no surprise that it's on the list. The original show was huge part of my childhood and this re-imagining of the series has really taken the idea to new levels. It'll be sad to see it go after this season, get on board before it's too late.
Cloverfield: Giant Monster trashes New York and eats yuppies...all made with the help with the peeps who make Lost. Basically this is a movie made from the perspective of those poor people you see running and yelling "GODZILLA!!" Man that's awesome.
The Godzilla Collection:
Hey more giant monsters..shocking! But here's a very nice set that has both the U.S and Japanese versions.
The Goonies:
Goonies are good enough..for everyone.
Ice Pirates: Ok...perhaps this one belongs in the comedy section...but it's got Robert Urich, kung fu robots, metro sexual pirates, Angelica Huston and space herpes...so yeah it's Sci Fi.
Saw and Hostel: Torture porn packs!! Ok the first Saw I enjoyed it. It was different and interesting. But since then it's just been a game of take it up a notch since. Hostel I & II were interesting ideas but not something I need to see more than once..but hey one man's torture porn is another mans art..I just don't want to hang out with the latter.
The Day The Earth Stood Still: Classic Sci Fi at it's best. A great little story about human nature and our fear of the unknown..or maybe it's just about our fear of those damn Red Commie's..either way this is a great film..which is being remade with Keanu..to which all I can say is "Whoa" Click Two Ordera Now-o
The Matrix Trilogy + Animatrix: Speaking of the might "Whoa". I know some serious haters out there try and brush off the Matrix trilogy because it didn't end like they expected. And I'll give ya that it did get a bit wonky but it's still a damn solid set of movies that are fun to watch (provided you have an imagination to begin with). The Animatrix is another bonus on top really and should be taken in as part of the story..as well as some really great animation.
The Legacy Collections - Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Invisible Man: These are some MUST have's for the classic horror buff in your life. Each set is cram packed the original movies and sequels (each set has around a 400 minute running time) . I'm still trying to finish up my collection, don't wait to help someone else start theirs.
Friday The 13th:
From Mrs. Voorhees to Hell Baby! All in one set.
Blade Runner: So how many times is Harrison Ford in these lists? Pick up the end all be all of the Blade Runner sets. Comes in a nice little carrying case and loads of extra goodies.
Free Enterprise:
Ok..this is comedy but I think the guys behind this one would appreciate it being in the Sci Fi lists, and since I'm not including any Star Trek in these lists..well there you go.
Galaxy Quest: Hey speaking of Star Trek! While I do enjoy Trek don't get me wrong..This is the best Star Trek movie ever made!!
Barbarella: Queen of the Galaxy: There are two reasons to watch: 1) This is the movie where Duran Duran got the name. 2) It's fun to watch Jane acting all sci fi slut-tastic..even if it is PG rated.
One Million Years B.C:
Raquel Welch in a Fur Bikini..need I say more?
Caveman:
Ringo Starr in a fur...wait a minute!
Jurassic Park: Again with the giant monsters? Yeah I know but it's Spielberg dammit!!
The Lord Of The Rings:
If you picked up those theatrical bare bones discs and just haven't sprung for the extended cuts nows your chance dammit!
Lost: Hard to know where this one fits in, but considering every episode comes with 42 new questions and no answers it could only be Sci Fi.
X-Files: Before we all got Lost there was Mulder and Skully, they pioneered the art of not giving up the goods. Sure the show had a certain level of suckage near the end but mostly we just missed Mulder. With a new movie on the way it's time to take a crash course with Prof. Carter.
Harry Potter: For all you Pot-ter heads out there...and you know who you are. While each movie has been unique and some better than others they are still certain going to be upheld as some of the best book to film adaptations around.
The Terminator:
3 Movies and 1 TV and counting...and still cool. Now that Bale is taking a crack at it one can only imagine it'll be pretty damn interesting.
The Predator:
Don't let the dreadlocks fool ya, this aint not Rasta man..he's a bad mofo from space and he's here to kick some ass...lets just ignore those AVP movies though ok.
Aliens: No matter what you think of the entire quad trilogy this is still one amazing box set.
Escape From New York/LA:
Snake Plissken is a bad mama jamma..even when hang gliding into the happiest place on earth.
The Host: Yup more big monsters. But this one isn't city stomping size, just bus stomping size. This thing will get on land and run after you and hunt your ass down.
30 Days of Night:
Vampires finally figure out a place where they can party all night and day...Alaska!! Check out this creepy snow covered fright fest.
28 Days: Slow your roll...this has nothing to do with Sandra Bullock or a visit from Aunt Flow..its about zombies.. well quasi zombies who are infected with "rage"..hmm maybe this has more to do with Flow than I thought..moving on lets just call it a fast moving zombie flick.
Space: Above And Beyond:
Space Marine goodness. This was a show that just rocked but lived too short. Here's your chance to check it out.
Starship Troopers:
Nothing says lovin like Neil Patrick Harris with ESP....oh and fight scenes set to "Fade Into You"...Nice!
Super Heroes:
HellBoy and Screw On Head: Helluva a good movie! (Pun Intended) Of all the comic to film franchises this is one of the rare ones that hit it hard, fast, and did it the way.
Superman:
The big blue boy scout and the first among heroes. Got have your supes right?
Smallville: No cape, not much in the way of flying and all angst..with SUPER POWERS!! The show took some getting use to in terms of how they play it fast and loose with the mythology but once you wrap your mind around it the show is a lot of fun to watch.
Heroes Season One: Ok..season two got off to a bad boring ass start, and sure it picked up the pace before the strike shortened season but Season One still rules on all kinds of levels.
V for Vendetta:
Alan Moore has said he's not thrilled with how this turned out and to be sure they did change quite a bit from the graphic novel but I'm still very much in love with how this movie turned out and it's seen quite a bit of play here.
Spider-Man:
The first two rock, the third is fun but sort of falls apart...but it's got Venom in it so it still rules.
Batman:
Who's your favorite Batman? Either way we have a new Bat-flick enroute and it's time to catch up with our favorite grumpy cave dwelling hero.
Hulk: Say what you will about Ang Lee's Hulk, while it might not have had nearly enough "HULK SMASH!!" it was still a very interesting take on what a comic book film could be..but lets hope this new Hulk has more smash and less to bash.
X-men:
Much like Spider-Man this franchise lost steam in the third round but they are still fun all around.
Blade: Without a doubt there would have been no comic book to film genre upswing without this vampire hunting tax evading badass.
TMNT: People forget that the Turltles began as a gritty violent comic book series. It only got lightened up later to sell toys and cartoons.
Sin City:
Ok..Marv ain't exactly a super hero but his hearts in the right place..even if it belongs to a hooker named goldie?who may or may not have a heart of gold. Either way this is a great example of making a movie look like a comic book in motion.
300: What Spartans aren't heroes in your book? 300 men outnumbered like 4 billion to 1 ain't ballsy enough for you? Damn you got some high standards. Come on they do have capes!...and leather underwear and airbrushed abs.
Transformers: It was a comic..don't argue. Besides you need something to fight all those giant monsters earlier in the list?and Hello Megan Fox and Rachel Taylor.
The Ultimate Avengers, The Invincible Iron Man, and Doctor Strange:
They might be straight to DVD toons but aside from Iron Man this the best place to catch up with these characters on any screen...by the way go see Iron Man in theaters again..soooo worth it.
Birds Of Prey: Short lived show about super hero chicks in skin tight costumes. Yeah exactly.
Catwoman: Seriously awful movie with Halle Berry in a skin tight costume. I only recomend this for a laugh and an example of how much better these types of movies have gotten recently. Those who know thier history are far less likley to repeat it.
Action/Drama/Documentary:
Dirty Harry: If Indiana Jones was the man we all aspired to be Dirty Harry was the guy we wanted to be when we needed to mess someone up.
Crank: The only thing that can beat the insane violent pace of this movie is well...Crank 2 (coming soon). This is one badass movie that isn?t afraid to just take any sort of disbelief and drive it right off a cliff.
The Transporter: Like Crank, the only thing that can top it is a sequel and guess what we are getting one of these as well. Lets hope 3rd verse is just as good as the first.
The Wild Bunch:
Hardcore cowboys blasting through the old west.
James Bond:
Who's cooler than James Bond? Nobody! And every guy wants to be this cool so give a gift to match.
Indy Jones: Much like Star Wars probably not much of a shock to see it here on the list. But at least there?s finally a lot more Indy to enjoy at home.
24: The hot headed badass opposite of 007. Jack Bauer doesn?t mess around with gadgets, and he doesn't have the time to pump some chick for information (probably explains the short fuse though) . Jack just busts heads and pops caps for 24 straight hours at a time until the job is done.
Die Hard:
I think I've said this before..but I?ll say it again: If you don?t love John McClane you are just letting the terrorists win. Buy this set now and show that you are a true American.
Iron Monkey: Wire Fu at it's funnest baby! Decent story, great fights, and plenty of laughes.
Danny The Dog (aka Unleashed): Jet Li is a very graceful martial artist. what makes this one special is how he drops all of that is down right brutal. Yeah the cutsie pie story gets a bit on the tedious side but it?s worth it.
Hero:
The opposite side of Jet Li, one of his finest roles to date. Fluid and just amazing.
The Thin Man: Not exactly action packed but you can?t beat a pair of drunk socialites solving crimes can ya? These classics are something I have come to love and adore?.and I had to put them somewhere on the list right?
Rio Bravo:
It's the Duke..need I say more?
Lady Snowblood: Uma wasn't the first sword wielding chick out for vengeance ya know. Oh yeah and don't eat red snow cones around this lady.
The Great Esscape:
One of the best movies ever made and a cast like no other.
Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid: Best buddy action movie ever? Possibly. Great fun.
Pirates Of The Caribbean: If Angelina Jolie is the woman every man wants and every woman either wants to be or be with?then Depp is her male counterpart. The guy exudes cool and lets face it without him the first pirates film would have likely been a lot more like Haunted Mansion.
Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr Vengeance, and Lady Vengeance:
Those that know need no explanation. If you like your movies gritty, dark, and full of payback this is the trio of flicks for you.
Robin Hood:
One of my all time favorite movies. A little campy in production but just a classic film that cannot be tarnished by time.
Casablanca:
Many people will say that Citizen Kane is the one single film everyone should watch?and while I agree that it's a great film I'd have to argue that Casablanca is the film for that title.
Captain Blood: Before there was Captain Jack there was Blood. Get some old school pirate fun with Flynn.
Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer: Crazy Kung Fu meets real world action comedy from Chow..with some looney toons throw in for good measure.
The Seven Samurai: The end all be all of Samurai flicks.
The Magnificent Seven: A cowboy remake of The Seven Samurai you say? I do say! And it?s pretty damn good actually.
The Getaway: Steve "MotherFrakin" McQueen, like any fan I love Bullit but this one really does it for me and doesn?t seem to get the attention it deserves.
On the Q.T: From Dogs To Grind, get down right nasty dirty with the Q.T.
Big Trouble In Little China: Action or Sci Fi? This has both.
The Bucket List:
Jack and Morgan team up to laugh in the face of death.
Sharkwater:
Think you know everything about Sharks? Not even close. Get schooled.
Walk The Line: Everyone needs a little cash right?
Saving Private Ryan:
One of Sir Stevie's most action packed films and no mans collection is complete without it.
Lethal Weapon:
He might have been too old for this shit, but these guys hung around for 4 films.
Braveheart: Mel might be a tad nutty sometimes but this is still a damn good film.
The Godfather: The Real OG.
Goodfellas: When you are watching that lovely Godfather saga above just skip three and go straight to Goodfellas.
The Untouchables: Now that you;ve become an OG it's time to see how the other half lives.
The Dirty Dozen:
Expendable, nasty scum bags save the world.
Point Break and Bad Boys:
Without these classics we'd never have Hot Fuzz so maybe its time to see where it all began.
Kellys Heroes:
A little something to go with your Dirty Dozen.
Payback:
Mel gets angry and gets even. Also Lucy Liu in bonadage gear. YAY!!
Burn Notice:
Burned Spies and Bruce Campbell. Check out one of the best shows you probably missed.