Music

Bentley's Bandstand: The Second Half - Favorite Albums of 2013

Another stellar year for music, coming in from all sides and never letting up. Highlighting the second half of 2013 are these ten extra-fine albums, along with best song and reissue of the year. Happy listening—and holidays!
Bill Bentley
Television

Blu-ray Review: Batman: The Brave and the Bold - The Complete First Season

Andy Sturmer's jazzy theme tune is only one successful component of this light and funny Batman animated series. Season one features 26 varied episodes on two discs.
Chaz Lipp
Gadget Inspector

Gadget Review: Juiced Systems' Microsoft Surface 5-in-1 Adapter

This external storage hub is one of the few Surface accessories on the market, but it's worth plugging.
Michael Simpson
Film

Blu-ray Review: Mary Poppins (50th Anniversary Edition)

Boasting some of the most memorable songs ever featured in a filmed musical, the past five decades have been kind to one of Walt Disney's all-time classics.
Chaz Lipp
Film

Interview: Alison Parker Finds Movie Magic in Kids with Ferrets

TMR catches up with the ferret-loving filmmaker who is committed to creating a better public image for some popular but misunderstood pets.
Michael Simpson
Film

Blu-ray Review: Angels Sing

A family-friendly Christmas movie starring some great singers, including Harry Connick Jr., Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Lyle Lovett.
Chaz Lipp
Film

Blu-ray Review: Argo (The Declassified Extended Edition)

Winner of three Oscars, including Best Picture, Argo gets the deluxe treatment with this two-disc, collectible-packed reissue.
Chaz Lipp
Music

New Music for Old People: Borrowed Beatles

This week, Al picks some Beatles covers you might not have come across until now, and needless to say, it's a well-curated playlist. Enjoy!
Al Kooper
Music

Music Blu-ray Review: The Rolling Stones - Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live

Looks and sounds great in high definition, but the predictable set list keeps this from being an essential Stones concert video.
Chaz Lipp
Film

Blu-ray Review: Winnie Mandela

A sweeping biopic that bites off more than it can chew, it does boast a strong performance by Jennifer Hudson in the title role.
Chaz Lipp
Film

Blu-ray Review: The Wolverine

Though received lukewarmly at the domestic box office, this standalone film is miles above the 2009 X-Men Origins prequel and a triumph for Hugh Jackman.
Chaz Lipp
Royals

Princess Michael Prattles About Her Royal Neighbours

Britain's Princess Michael of Kent has talked openly about her neighbours at Kensington Palace and revealed that Prince Harry might move in next door to William and Kate when the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester eventually quit their nearby apartment.
Margaret Holder
Film

Blu-ray Review: The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (Two-Movie Collection)

A sequel from 2000 and a prequel from 2008, these Disney direct-to-video Mermaid features are presented in one package for the first time.
Chaz Lipp
Film

Blu-ray Review: Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United

Though it doesn't pack a ton of plot twists, this CG-animated adventure is likely to appeal to younger Marvel fans.
Chaz Lipp
Film

Blu-ray Review: The Way We Were - Twilight Time Limited Edition

Limited to 3,000 copies, this tale of wishy-washy romance is boosted by a likable turn by Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand's unforgettable rendition of the famous title tune.
Chaz Lipp
Music

New Music for Old People: Alpha Rev, Erick Turnbull, Chuck Prophet, Delta Rae and More

Too much turkey? Too much family togetherness? Too much football? We've got just the thing to cure your Thanksgiving Day blues.
Al Kooper
Hollywood

Black Scientology

Driven to suicide or the point of no return? That's happened continuously in Scientology's history. The names go on and on of the Scientology dead.
Skip Press
Music

A Talk with Ralph Chapman of Iconoclassic Records

Iconoclassic Records started with the express purpose of exploring the musical arena of the '70s, generally out-of-print and otherwise inaccessible but desired titles.
Matt Rowe
Television

Barbra Streisand Goes Back to Brooklyn on PBS November 29

Recorded over two nights at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, this stunning concert will air on PBS on November 29 and will be released to CD and DVD on November 25.
Jim Curtis
Music

Music Review: The Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat (45th Anniversary Edition)

Developing this three-disc reissue was one of the final projects of Lou Reed's life. On December 10, VU fans can hear what he and John Cale cooked up.
Chaz Lipp
New 'Snoopy Doghouse' Packaging for A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack
One of the all-time classic Christmas albums gets a makeover with this special packaging. 'The Wolverine: Unleashed' Interactive Website and Digital HD Release
This new site provides plenty of sneak peeks into the making of the worldwide hit, currently available via Fox Digital HD. 2 Guns Blasts Its Way to Digital HD in Advance of Blu-ray Release
It doesn't hit Blu-ray and DVD until November 19, but Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg fans can snag it on Digital HD now. Who Was James Hunt's Après-Ski One-Night Stand?
Any guesses as to who the now-famous hostess might be? Giveaway: The Exorcist 40th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray - Enter by 11/07/13
This giveaway closed on November 7. Thank you, everyone who participated. Beloved '80s Sitcom Arrives on DVD: Mama's Family: The Complete Series
All six seasons of Vicki Lawrence as 'Mama' Thelma Harper, loaded with hours of bonus features. The Heat: Unrated Edition Now on Fox Digital HD
The Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy comedy hit is now available, before Blu-ray and DVD, via Fox Digital HD. Which Busy Man Keeps His Lawyers Even Busier?
Any guesses? Which Famous Woman Makes Guests Sign Non-Disclosure Contracts?
Any guesses as to who is the subject of this item? Pre-Release Full Album Stream Of Fantasy from Lightning Dust
On their third album, they not only hit the ball out of the park, they firmly cement the band's foothold as more than a side project. Stream New Black Sabbath Album, 13, for Free
It's been 35 years since the classic original lineup of Black Sabbath recorded a full-length album together. Which Mega-Star Made Frequent Trips to the Toilet?
So who do you think this item is talking about? Which Famous Woman Sued a Paper Over a Horsemeat Story?
Britain’s recent horseburger scandal — when some supermarkets were caught out selling horsemeat disguised as beef — reminded me of an old story told to me by a UK gossip columnist, now sadly deceased.

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