Articles written by Stephen Smith

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TV Preview - Canada's Worst Driver 5
A self-absorbed blonde diva and a slow as a sloth priest headline this new group of inept motorists. Pedestrians need to dive for cover when these folks hit the road.
Oct 24, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Video Game Review - The Beatles: RockBand
This much heralded new release featuring the music and images of the "Four Lads from Liverpool" does the near impossible. It lives up to the hype.
Sep 12, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Season 1 Vol. 2
Robert Duvall, Leslie Nielson and Nessie pop up in this eclectic collection of stories. These classic black and white epsiodes hit more often than they miss.
Aug 25, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Season 1 Vol. 1
The episodes collected here are hit and miss in quality. But all demonstrate a determination to bring something new to television in the mid 1960s.
Aug 22, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Episode Recap - Whale Wars: Bait and Switch
A small zodiac boat plays chicken with a huge whaling ship and audio weapons are fired at environmentalists. These are some of the ingredients of a landmark episode.
Aug 20, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Revealing a Trio of Great Wrestling DVD's
These wrestling compilations all capture some high points in wrestling history. They also deliverer well rendered portraits of their chosen subjects.
Aug 18, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Recommending Three Outstanding Wrestling DVDs
It may take some digging around in stores or on-line but securing these DVD's is a plus for any wrestling fan. They deliver both the in and out of the ring goods.
Aug 13, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Praise For The Adam Carolla Podcast
This former L.A. morning man uses a wide range of guest stars as a catalyst for unleashing his own entertaining takes on life. Radio's loss is podcasting's gain.
Aug 11, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Deadliest Catch Season Five Recap
The season had health scares, crew conflicts, raging seas,and tragedy. It was impossible not to get hooked by the real life drama.
Aug 7, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Batman Team-Ups Volume Two Review
A fallible and surprisingly emotional Batman pops ups in this collection of pairings. These stripped down character driven stories hit more often than they miss.
Aug 4, 2009 - Stephen Smith
WWE Macho Madness DVD Review
At long last we have a Macho Man DVD set. It's a three disc package with great matches and promos but no insight on the man behind madness.
Jul 30, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Jeff Jarrett - King of the Mountain DVD Review
Jeff Jarrett - King of the Mountain is a four disc look at a talented wrestler turned promoter. It's also a comprehensive TNA starter kit.
Jul 27, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Wii Video Game Review – Punch-Out!!
A familiar cast of characters and some new faces battle in this clever reinvention of a classic game. Wii's Punch-Out is fun and addictive.
May 23, 2009 - Stephen Smith
TV Preview - Wipeout Season Two
More episodes and new tougher obstacles up the ante for season two of this guilty pleasure. Wipeout delivers plenty of low brow laughs.
May 20, 2009 - Stephen Smith
TV Review - Ring of Honor Wrestling on HDNet
Wrestling fans weary of WWE's style over substance and TNA's often misfire storylines have a new TV alternative. Ring of Honor is different and ripe with potential. .
May 15, 2009 - Stephen Smith
TV Review - Hunt for the Mad Trapper
This documentary follows a two pronged approach. A forensics team tries to identify the outlaw from his remains while dramatic reenactments detail his reign of terror.
May 14, 2009 - Stephen Smith
Edge: A Decade of Decadence DVD Review
This video release shows us much of Edge spearing his way past a myriad of opponents. But there's very little of the man behind the mayhem.
May 6, 2009 - Stephen Smith