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Jenny's back! As if that wasn't enough reason to listen, there's a discussion about reading, UFC 68 spoilers and the March Previews. [ 1:06:38 || 30.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_087.mp3

For all intents and purposes he should be cinema's most terrifying figure. He is a sadistic, grotesque pedophile, whose power is only limited by his twisted psychopathic imagination. So why is it that Freddy Krueger is played for laughs? The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-21

DC Nation, a New York Comic Con 2007 panel. Plus, the first installments of Dread Media by Desmond Reddick, and a new (yet unnamed) segment by Michael David Sims. [ 46:48 || 21.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_086.mp3

Civil War Fallout: The Initiative, a New York Comic Con 2007 panel. [ 57:38 || 26.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_085.mp3

World War Hulk, a New York Comic Con 2007 panel. [ 1:05:59 || 30.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_084.mp3

A few weeks ago I took a look at George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead, delving into the characters and what they symbolically represented in regards to Americans and the Vietnam War. In this chapter of Reel Dread, however, I don't intent to dive so far into the symbolism of Dawn of the Dead, simply because I don't believe that much symbolism exists in the 1978 feature. That's not to say Dawn is without its intricacies; it simply wears its analogies on its sleeve. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-20

James Deaux joined Mike to discuss the First Annual Earth-2.net Awards. [ 59:36 || 27.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_083.mp3

Let me preface this by saying that I tend to get my hopes up when it comes to films I'm excited for. Yet they never live up to the self-induced hype, and sever only to disappoint. I'm not alone in this, I'm sure of it. Regardless, my anticipation for Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon began with a short blurb about its production in an issue of Rue Morgue in late 2005, and I made mention of it a few weeks back in Dark Prophecies and Bad Omens: Anticipating 2007. As fate would have it, a screener DVD fell into my lap, but I was somewhat hesitant to press play; I didn't want my hopes dashed... again. There was just no way Behind the Mask could live up to my high expectations, or so I thought. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-19

In the very first Man Oh Manga, Kellen Scrivens and two friends discuss Saikano. [ 1:00:24 || 27.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_082.mp3

Doctor Doom, in all his regal glory. Art: Marko Djurdjevic The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/wallpaper/full/Doctor_Doom_001.jpg

It's that time of the month again! No, not that time. Previews time, faithful listeners. On top of that, the move is discussed some more, Mike rants about the direction of Nightwing and a birth announcement is made. [ 1:00:25 || 27.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_081.mp3

At long last, part one of James' epic Symphony and Animetallica AMV is here! Featuring clips from Spirited Away (set to "The Ecstasy of Gold"), Princess Mononoke ("The Call of Ktulu") and Chrono Crusade ("Master of Puppets"). [ 21:36 :: 76.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/videos/deaux/sympho...etallica-01.wmv

At long last, part one of James' epic Symphony and Animetallica AMV is here! Featuring clips from Spirited Away (set to "The Ecstasy of Gold"), Princess Mononoke ("The Call of Ktulu") and Chrono Crusade ("Master of Puppets"). [ 21:36 :: 76.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/videos/deaux/sympho...etallica-01.wmv

One of last year's most interesting releases had to be Synapse Films' Small Gauge Trauma, a collection of 13 award-winning short films celebrating the best of Montreal's famed Fantasia Film Festival. Or at least the best of the last decade. If for nothing else, the Fantasia Film Festival is responsible for introducing Hideo Nakata (Ringu), Takashi Miike (Koroshiya 1, also known as Ichi the Killer) and Nacho Cerda (The Abandoned) to North American audiences. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-18

The trip to Las Vegas is over and the condo has been purchased, leaving Mike and Jenny with lots to talk about. Including topless showgirls, escort services, the Borg and Klingons, vampires, The Dark Tower comic book and lots more. [ 1:50:13 || 50.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_080.mp3

In the first of a series of articles examining the modern horror icon, I plan on looking at their evolution from their meager beginnings to their iconic status and, more importantly, what went wrong. The sad part about it all is that most of these characters are spawned from movies that are really quite good. I hope to uncover what it is that dilutes them. There is no better place to start than the granddaddy of them all: the hockey mask-wearing, machete-swinging, unstoppable force of nature that is Jason Voorhees. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-17

Sometimes life sucks. [ 00:49 || 390 KB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_badthursday.mp3

Kellen's latest AMV splices scenes from Rumbling Hearts with "Lips of an Angel" by Hinder. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/videos/scrivens/har...be-faithful.mpg

1968 was a tumultuous year in America. It was a year when students were being killed at civil rights protests. A year when American soldiers massacred dozens of Vietnamese civilians in a war that was already against the public opinion. And a year when both Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy were assassinated. The state of the union was one of unrest to say the least. This is the culture that helped one young director change cinema on a shoestring budget. George A. Romero, having only directed short pieces for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, used guerrilla-style filmmaking techniques to redefine horror films for the modern age. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-16

The move is still eating up all of Mike and Jenny's time, so Kellen and Ian picked up the slack with their respective segments. Kellen covers The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Ian discusses the comic book adaptations that were released in 2006 and what will be in 2007. [ 34:20 || 15.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_079.mp3

The move is still eating up all of Mike and Jenny's time, so Kellen and Ian picked up the slack with their respective segments. Kellen covers The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Ian discusses the comic book adaptations that were released in 2006 and what will be in 2007. [ 34:20 || 15.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_079.mp3

I've always been a big fan of the Oddworld series, ever since Abe underwent his first "oddysee" back in the glory days of the PlayStation. I think the real hook for me with that first game was realizing there was a button entirely dedicated to forcing your on-screen character to rip a juicy, wet fart. I'd never seen anything like it before and it's one of the major reasons I went ahead and bought my first PlayStation, along with Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee. It had inspired gameplay, an offbeat sense of humor that hit all the right notes, great voice acting and incredible replay value. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/oddworld-munchs-oddysee

There are genre directors who command so much respect that the very mention of their names can elicit a silent smile and nod from fans. While most have been around for two or three decades, Mexican-born Guillermo del Toro, in little more than one decade, has left a huge impression and looks to be the greatest crossover genre director of our generation. For Reel Dread's first director spotlight, let's take a look at his filmography. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-15

Being a longtime fan of the Hellsing franchise, I was ecstatic when Geneon announced a little over a year ago that we would be getting a brand new Hellsing series, one that follows the Kohta Hirano manga almost directly. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/articles/ultimate-review-01

The year that was 2006 was laid in a drakkar and pushed out to sea. The longbowman beside me raised the trajectory of his bow to the sky before drawing its bowstring tight. The warrior at his side lit the tip of the arrow with a flickering torch. A dull thud signaled the fireball's launch. It lit up the sky as we watched in awe. Moments later, though it seemed like ages, the drakkar burst into flames. The black smoke billowed into the night as the ship drifted into the horizon. As it passed from sight we wished our brother well before a new being rose from its ashes like a phoenix: behold 2007! The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-14