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In this fleshy episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick takes a look at the Anchor Bay documentary Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-up EFX and kicks off F#%$ed Up February with the Italian sleazefest In the Folds of the Flesh. DW is back with a review of Curse: Eye of the Isis for the Xbox in the latest edition of Brainscan, and Desmond comes back to review the first volume of MySpace Dark Horse Presents. Tunes included: "After the Flesh" by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, "How to Make a Monster" by Rob Zombie, "Just Flesh" by Turbonegro, "Ride Darkhorse, Ride" by Three Inches of Blood and "Collapse and Crush" by Isis. [ 54:46 || 25.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_075.mp3

It might be a tad long and sort of underwhelming, but "The Reign of Terror" isn't really that bad of an episode of Doctor Who. [ 36:14 || 16.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggeronth.../bigger_006.mp3

With a movie that's grossed nearly $350 million worldwide, and all four books topping best seller lists, Twilight is very clearly a global phenomenon. But is it any good? [ 3:05:14 || 84.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_300.mp3

With Street Fighter IV hitting consoles next month, it's only fair that we take a look back at the long and storied history of the 2D fighter, a genre that has always appealed to the more obsessive, detail-oriented player. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/articles/multitap-02

Many attempts have been made to adapt the Street Fighter game series into movies and TV series, mostly with disastrous results. However, Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie is often seen as one of the few bright spots in the long list of terrible movies. Kellen and Brennan recently watched the movie and discuss if this is because it's good on its own merits, or just not as bad as the rest. [ 54:45 || 25.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingp...imezing_021.mp3

Action Comics #873, Captain Britain and MI13 #9 and Simon Dark #16 are three of the nine comics reviewed this week. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-075

Tiny Titans: Welcome to the Treehouse, Batman: RIP and Madman: The Oddity Oddessy are the three collections Dan and Mike review this week. Will they fall in love with the cuteness of the li'l Titans, believe the hype surrounding Bruce Wayne's demise and marvel at Mike Allred's earliest take on his most famous character? Maybe. Then again, maybe you'll want to get your hate mail ready. [ 53:37 || 24.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_299.mp3

In this huge episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick sits down with his lovely wife Megan to review the recently released Repo: The Genetic Opera before DW pops in with an in-depth look at Ripper in the latest edition of Brainscan. Desmond continues the look at school-based horror with the early satirical slasher Return to Horror High, and then goes on to review Dark Delicacies #1 from IDW Publishing. Tunes include: "Legal Assassin" and "Genetic Repo Man" from Repo: The Genetic Opera, "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult, "The Ripper" by Judas Priest, "Damn Dog" by Manic Street Preachers and "School's Out" by GWAR. [ 1:28:20 || 40.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_074.mp3

Jenny and Mike briefly discuss Christmas and address an e-mail before reading through the January Previews catalog. After that, Ian Wilson drops by to talk about the comic book movies of 2008, as well as what's coming up in 2009. [ 1:38:26 || 45.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_298.mp3

Doktor Sleepless #11, Gravel #7 and Vixen: Return of the Lion #4 are three of the six comics reviewed this week. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-074

I've mentioned before that when it comes to horror in video games, it doesn't take a whole lot to scare me. I'm the kind of gamer who'll enter every room with my gun raised, glancing around every corner, making sure to scope the room out for places I can run to in case an ambush happens. So when I first popped in Dead Space, I was kind of surprised to find myself coasting through it with nary a worry. Sure, the game offers a few good "boo" moments, but I never really felt concerned about my survival, nor was I ever discomforted by the happenings around me. And yet, despite the lack of scares, I still feel like Dead Space is one of the best horror titles I've played in ages. The mechanics are so solid, and the atmosphere is so great, that I found myself overlooking its flaws. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/dead-space

Delusional teenagers are tricked into helping an insane video game producer ("Sentries of the Last Cosmos"). Terry tries to give a wayward buddy a second chance ("Big Time"). Someone is using a high-tech bio-containment suit to wreak havoc ("Untouchable"). Bruce searches for Terry deep in the Gotham subways ("Where's Terry?"). And then Ace gets a bit of revenge on his former tormentor ("Ace in the Hole"). [ 1:28:40 || 4037 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_046.mp3

First Des and Mike look back at the best comics of 2008, then they review Black Lightning: Year One #1, Haunted Tank #2, No Hero #3, Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising #1 and Spider-Man: Fear Itself. [ 1:13:23 || 34.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_297.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick takes a look at two university-based 80s slashers: Final Exam and Splatter University. He then moves on to talk about the penultimate issue of Steve Niles' Radical Comics miniseries City of Dust. Then, DW offers up a review of Ghost Manor for the Atari 2600 in Brainscan. Tunes, as always: "Final Day" by Pennywise, "Between High School and Old School" by Alice Cooper, "Asylum" by Naked City, "Asche zu Asche" by Rammstein and "Institutionalized" by Suicidal Tendencies. [ 53:19 || 24.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_073.mp3

Barbara is mistaken for a goddess, and, much to the Doctor's chagrin, attempts to use her newfound command to alter history ("The Aztecs"). After that, the crew of the TARDIS is met with suspicion by a powerfully telepathic, yet fearful alien race ("The Sensorites"). [ 58:46 || 26.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggeronth.../bigger_005.mp3

The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing is going to clobber your desktop! download the 1024x768 version or the 1280x768 version

After an extended break over the holiday season, Kellen is back for this 20th episode spectacular! Inside, a review of the rock anime BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad, with a heavy sampling of music from the show. Also, Kellen debuts a new co-host. Click. Listen. Rock out! [ 1:12:08 || 33.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingp...imezing_020.mp3

I have a lot of admiration for people who make fan films. It takes a special group of people with dedication and a real love for a property to complete any project. With Star Trek: Phase II, however, James Cawley makes everyone else look like slackers. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/star-trek-phase-II

Four of the eight reviews this week are Doctor Who: The Forgotten #5, Fantastic Four #562, The Goon #31 and Incognito #1. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-073

In the first edition of Waiting for the Trade of 2009, Dan and Mike review The Flash: Emergency Stop, Harley Quinn: Preludes & Knock-Knock Jokes and Global Frequency: Planet Ablaze. [ 1:07:00 || 30.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_296.mp3

In this jam-packed episode of Dread Media, Darryll joins Desmond for a Roadkill Review of the newly released Platinum Dunes suckfest The Unborn. Desmond recovers enough to review The Summer I Died by Ryan C. Thomas, and DW's triumphant return heralds a review of an obscure DOS game: Harvester. Tons of talk is had, and a Rue Morgue Magazine giveaway is offered. Tunes include: "Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell" by Iggy & The Stooges, "New Born" by Muse, "Dirty Black Summer" by Danzig and "Death Trip" by Iggy & The Stooges. RIP Ron Asheton. [ 1:34:09 || 43.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_072.mp3

It's finally happened. Some of Marvel's key comic books now cost $3.99. What do Des and Mike have to say about this? A lot! [ 1:07:41 || 30.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_295.mp3

Returning to the regular format, Ian and Adham end their review of The Man with the Golden Gun with a personal anecdote, having identified which characters impressed and which characters were so offensive that one presenter dropped the C-bomb. Hear the slightly edited results and much more, including Ian's inferiority complex regarding the popularity of his brother's one-off appearance, and why Nick Nack makes Adham think of R. Kelly. [ 2:37:18 || 72.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/foryourear...arsonly_009.mp3

A devious reporter threatens to expose Bruce and Terry ("Sneak Peek"), Batman teams with Stalker to save the world from a biological threat ("Plague"), Terry must balance the responsibilities of parenthood with crime fighting ("The Eggbaby"), a doctor is duped into drastically modifying the bodies of four thugs ("April Moon") and a young boy turns to vigilantism in order to get his father's attention ("Payback"). [ 1:19:00 || 36.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_045.mp3

For the first Is It Wednesday Yet? of 2009, DW and drqshadow reviewed The Flash #247, Grimm Fairy Tales Annual 2008, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #36, Ultimatum #2 and Vigilante #1. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-072