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ALL ARTICLES BY Jeff Ritter
Machete Movie Review - Sep 5, 2010
Danny Trejo finally gets a chance to take center stage and doesn't disappoint.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Movie Review - Aug 13, 2010
The movie touts itself as "an epic of epic epicness" and surprisingly it may actually be true.
Salt Movie Review - Jul 25, 2010
Fans of Jason Bourne and Jack Bauer will enjoy this fast-paced spy thriller starring Angelina Jolie.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "The Mojo Tour" Concert Review - Jul 19, 2010
After all these years, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers still have their mojo.
Wicked Stage Review - Jun 18, 2010
The untold story of the witches of Oz comes to life at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis June 16 - July 11.
Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead (Volume 1) Book Review - Jun 17, 2010
Quite possibly the best summer blockbuster you’ll ever read.
The Amazon Book Review - Jun 10, 2010
Dark Horse Comics presents a fine hardcover collection of a forgotten gem by featuring some of Tim Sale's early work.
Robin Hood Movie Review - May 14, 2010
The star power of Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett is not enough to save what is easily Ridley Scott's worst film.
Iron Man 2 Movie Review - May 9, 2010
Is it better than the original? Probably not, but it acknowledges the source material and is a lot of fun -- what more could you ask for from a superhero flick?
Avenue Q Stage Review - May 2, 2010
The hilarious and irreverent Broadway sensation returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis, April 30 - May 2.
The Boondock Saints II DVD Review - Apr 20, 2010
Does director Troy Duffy still have the magic that made the original a DVD sales sensation?
Pittsburgh Comicon 2010 Bagged & Boarded - Apr 12, 2010
A conversation with a few of the many artists and writers attending this year's Comicon, including Pittsburgh's own resident superhero!
Clash of the Gods DVD Review - Apr 12, 2010
Just in time for "Clash of The Titans," the History Channel presents a who's who of mythic gods and monsters.
Clash of the Titans Movie Review - Apr 4, 2010
Another inferior Hollywood remake of cult classic and a waste of 3D technology.
Wrong Side of Town DVD Review - Mar 5, 2010
A direct-to-DVD action flick featuring three pro wrestlers and two hip-hop artists should make you cringe, right? Hang on, it's not that bad! Or is it?
The Good Neighbors, Book 2: Kith Book Review - Feb 23, 2010
Holly Black and Ted Naifeh return to the world of Rue Silver, a teenager who has enough trouble without having to save her town from her creepy Faerie uncle and his magical minions.
Odysseus the Rebel Book Review - Feb 22, 2010
Homer's familiar tale of heroic adventure and vengeful gods is re-imagined by comic book veteran Steven Grant.
Shutter Island Movie Review - Feb 21, 2010
Martin Scorsese messes with your mind in a slow-paced but gripping thriller.
Truce Book Review - Feb 21, 2010
An amazing tale of World War I and the day the soldiers on both sides refused to fight.
Captain America versus The Tea Party Movement Editorial - Feb 12, 2010
A lifelong comic reader's perspective on the current political climate and Captain America's response to it.
Robin Hood, Series Three DVD Review - Feb 1, 2010
Who knew there were sharks to jump in Sherwood Forest?
Into The Storm DVD Review - Jan 25, 2010
Made for television, "Into the Storm" is a bit more informative than entertaining, but it does enough of both to be worth seeing.
Grease Stage Review - Jan 13, 2010
The National Tour of the hit Broadway musical comes to St. Louis's famous Fox Theatre.
Pirate Radio Movie Review - Nov 13, 2009
Walk the plank and dive into one of the funniest movies of the year.
The Men Who Stare At Goats Movie Review - Nov 6, 2009
George Clooney, Ewan McGregor and Jeff Bridges triumph in this smart, laugh-out-loud comedy. Surprisingly, the goats win too.
The Fourth Kind Movie Review - Nov 6, 2009
This movie explores the various levels of close encounters, particularly the alien abductions. But it might just be one kind too many.
Law Abiding Citizen Movie Review - Oct 14, 2009
This suspense vehicle for Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler tries and fails to be smarter than it really is.
Where The Wild Things Are Movie Review - Oct 13, 2009
If you were planning on bringing your kids to see this disturbing film, you better think twice.
The Modern Conman Collection DVD Review - Oct 12, 2009
Professional conman and magician Todd Robbins shares some of the tricks of his trade in a 3-DVD set.
Hatter M: Mad With Wonder, Volume Two Book Review - Oct 12, 2009
Frank Beddor and company continues to explore the life and times of a Mad Hatter in this hardcover graphic novel companion to his "Looking Glass Wars" novel trilogy.
Lora Innes: The Trade Paperback Milestone Interview - Oct 12, 2009
The Trades visit with the creator of The Dreamer webcomic, also published in print by IDW, on the occasion of the book's trade paperback relelase.
Surrogates Movie Review - Sep 25, 2009
The highly underrated graphic novel is adapted into a fun sci-fi flick that is part "Terminator" and part cautionary tale.
The Informant! Movie Review - Sep 18, 2009
Matt Damon delivers in a clever comedy based on a true story, but like the man it's based on, it might be too smart for its own good.
Whiteout Movie Review - Sep 11, 2009
Life on the frozen continent heats up with Kate Beckinsale on the job.
Amulet: The Stonekeeper's Curse, Book Two Book Review - Sep 8, 2009
Instantly engaging, Kazu Kibuishi creates a gorgeous graphic novel with smooth anime sensiblities.
Renegade: The Lost Books, Volume 3 Book Review - Aug 25, 2009
The graphic novel version of Ted Dekker's novel is solidly illustrated fantasy with a few plot points that make me wonder if something was last in adaptation.
The Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete First Season DVD Review - Aug 10, 2009
It's the latest attempt at a Spider-Man animated series, but is it the greatest?
Rise of the Heroes (Hero.com) Book Review - Jul 20, 2009
A young adult superhero novel that gets a little tangled up in it's cape...or lack thereof.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie Review - Jul 14, 2009
The phenomenal film franchise's latest installment may be the best one yet.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Review - Jun 24, 2009
Michael Bay doesn't seem to get the concept of classic tagline, "More than meets the eye."
The Proposal Movie Review - Jun 16, 2009
Bar none, the funniest romantic comedy I've seen in years.
Transformers: The Complete First Season (25th Anniversary Edition) DVD Review - Jun 15, 2009
The "Robots In Disguise" are still fun after all these years.
Gran Torino DVD Review - Jun 9, 2009
Clint Eastwood doesn't get older, he just gets better.
Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy DVD Review - Jun 2, 2009
The creator of Family Guy and American Dad presents a random collection of disappointingly unaffecting animated shorts.
Angels & Demons Movie Review - May 14, 2009
The sequel to "The Da Vinci Code" is better than it's predecessor in almost every way.
Star Trek Movie Review - May 7, 2009
J.J. Abrams hits the reset button on Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, and the results are awesome.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Movie Review - May 1, 2009
You might call it X-Men Volume 1/2, Bub.
Metal Machine Music: Nine Inch Nails and the Industrial Uprising DVD Review - Apr 7, 2009
A two-hour documentary that traces the origin of the Industrial genre through the popularity of NIN.
Knowing Movie Review - Mar 19, 2009
Knowing is everything... but if you think you know all you need to know from the trailer, think again.
John Williams, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (Original Recordings Remastered) Music Review - Mar 9, 2009
The first three Indiana Jones sountracks are remastered, expanded and now available individually.
Watchmen Movie Review - Mar 5, 2009
Who watches the Watchmen? You should, but be warned: it's darker than The Dark Knight.
The International Movie Review - Feb 18, 2009
The globe-trotting cure for insomnia is now playing in theaters. Bring a pillow.
Hulk Vs: 2-Disc Special Edition DVD Review - Jan 27, 2009
The Green Goliath gets a double feature, but is he the strongest there is in his own movie?
Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Season 1 DVD Review - Nov 24, 2008
A strong anime that's not too complex for American audiences.
Capricorn One: Special Edition DVD Review - Oct 21, 2008
The Mars landing was fake, but the murders were real.
Into The Volcano Comic Book Review - Oct 1, 2008
Don Wood's volcanic adventure looks good, but does the story go down in flames?
The Twilight Zone: The After Hours Comic Book Review - Sep 30, 2008
"At the comic shop up ahead, your next stop: The Twilight Zone!"
The Way Things Go DVD Review - Sep 29, 2008
Somewhere out there, Rube Goldberg is smiling broadly.
The Gospel According to Philip K. Dick DVD Review - Sep 28, 2008
Average as a college undergrad project, terrible as a documentary, the author of what became "Blade Runner" deserves a better feature about his life and work.
Legendary Performances: Marty Robbins DVD Review - Sep 25, 2008
The Man With The Golden Throat shines in 15 performances televised from the late 50s to the late 70s.
Constantine's Sword DVD Review - Sep 24, 2008
Boston Globe columnist and novelist James Carroll and Oscar nominee Oren Jacoby dare to ask tough questions about Christian history.
The Good Neighbors, Book 1: Kin Comic Book Review - Sep 3, 2008
Holly Black and Ted Naifeh give us a glimpse inside a world of magic just on the periphery of our own.
The Shield, Season 6 DVD Review - Aug 25, 2008
The best drama on television provides another taut, if rather short, look into the chaos that is Vic Mackey's life.
Nine Inch Nails: Lights in the Sky over North America 2008 Tour Concert Review - Aug 21, 2008
Twenty years since he began, Trent Reznor still knows how to rock the roof off!
Robin of Sherwood - The Complete Collection DVD Review - Jul 29, 2008
The 1980s television series is still the gold standard for the legendary outlaw.
Alice Cooper, "Along Came A Spider" Music Review - Jul 29, 2008
The master of the shock-rock concept album is back with his best effort in years.
The Dark Knight Movie Review - Jul 18, 2008
Christian Bale and Heath Ledger engage in one of the best comic book battles ever put to film. But is the rest of it any good?
Lora Innes: Bringing History and Comics Together Interview - Jul 14, 2008
The American Revolution comes alive Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane -style in Lora's webcomic, The Dreamer
Proof, Volume 1: Goatsucker Comic Book Review - Jun 26, 2008
Proof positive that there are still fun comics to be discovered.
Atomic Robo, Volume One Comic Book Review - Jun 26, 2008
Thrill to the two-fisted adventures of a classically styled robot super soldier and the fighting scientists of Tesladyne!
10,000 BC DVD Review - Jun 24, 2008
Remember those nifty preview clips of mammoths and saber-tooths? Hold on to those memories.
The Incredible Hulk Movie Review - Jun 17, 2008
Hulk smash puny expectations!
Tom Fleming: From the Squared Circle to the Convention Circuit Interview - Jun 13, 2008
The multi-talented artist discusses his multifaceted career.
The Michael George Murder Case Bagged & Boarded - May 15, 2008
The Pittsburgh Comicon founder gets slammed by the police, the jury and the press despite a lack of any substantial evidence.
Scott Wegener: On Atomic Robo, Red 5 Comics and Expanding the Comic Marketplace Interview - May 8, 2008
A conversation with the artist and co-creator of Red 5's Atomic Robo comic book series.
Pittsburgh Comicon 2008 Bagged & Boarded - May 7, 2008
Friends and fun at the best major convention of the year!
Day One DVD Review - Apr 24, 2008
The Emmy-winning telefilm about the Manhattan Project comes to DVD.
Not Just Once Upon A Time! Bagged & Boarded - Apr 11, 2008
An exploration of how "time" works in Marvel and DC comics.
DC Geography 101 - Where in the World is Clark Kent? Bagged & Boarded - Apr 2, 2008
Not even DC knows for sure. Time for a road trip!
