Matthew R. Reis: Film and TV Critic

Blog Exclusive! "Misfits" is a riotously funny show about a bunch of English juvenile delinquents forced to do community service together at a London community center. These teenagers hate authority figures and their new attire, orange prison-like jumpsuits. Just when you think their lives couldn't get any more difficult they are blindsided by a nasty storm. Imbued with fantastical and bizarre abilities after the storm subsides these band of misfits find that life is about to get a whole lot stranger. As "Misfits" is super addicting it's worth noting that series regulars such as Robert Sheehan (who plays wise-ass Nathan Young in season 1) leave the show quiet frequently. However, the high turnover rate in each successive season didn't dampen my enthusiasm for the show. In fact I actually think the new blood helps keep the show fresh and relevant. And don't just take my word for it... with a few big award wins, most notably a BAFTA Television Awar...

A Roger Corman cult classic...gee isn't that vague? (Now on DVD) 2 1/2 Stars Blog exclusive! Imagine that you wake on a private beach with a shoreline of pristine sand. Far off and perched on hill rests a creepy mansion that even Count Dracula would even envy. You are dehydrated, yet completely conscious and you take in the magnificent view. No you are not Fabio playing some romantic lover to a buxom blond, but rather Andre Duvalier (Jack Nicholson), a French soldier separated from his troops. Welcome to "The Terror," it may very well be your worst nightmare... or not. Starring a young Jack Nicholson and veteran horror actor Boris Karloff, "The Terror" is hardly short on terrific performances, yet is very lacking in the shrills department. Legendary Director Roger Corman elicits convincing performances from his leads. The leads play off of each others strengths. Karloff hams it up and Nicholson is captivating because of his signature grin. Karloff of cou...