The name "FFH" may not mean anything to you, unless you are familiar with this veteran CCM band. Whether you're a fan or not, I think this is one of the most surprising albums I heard recently. In a nutshell, these songs were born out of pain. After the band went on a hiatus, singer Jeromy Deibler was diagnosed with MS. I'll spare the details here since you can look up other interviews online that cover his story. This album is worth checking out, especially to hear some very honest songwriting that doesn't hide the pain that comes in life. And yet, the album still leaves room for hope. I honestly didn't expect to be writing about a FFH album, but this one was a nice surprise.
Remember when Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck saved the world back in 1998. Well now you get to see ARMAGEDDON all over again on Blu-Ray. This is one movie that is way over the top, but in a good way. I’m not sure why they decided to re-release it now, but this movie does benefit from the Blu-Ray treatment. This is one of those films you pop on to kill a few hours and get a few laughs and thrills along the way. With end-of-the-world movies becoming so trendy now, I got reminded that this came out before all the hype. If you enjoyed this film, it’s worth checking out on Blu-ray. However, I wish they would have added more bonus features on the disc.
Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back. If you didn’t get enough of them the first time around, then you’ll be happy to see they’re joined by the Chipettes. However, Dave (played by Jason Lee) is missing from most of the film. To provide comedic support in his place this time is Dave’s cousin (played by Chuck’s Zachary Levi). There’s not much depth in a film like this. This is strictly family entertainment, with a little bit of publicity thrown in for certain singers (Hi Beyonce!). But overall, it is an enjoyable film that kids and adults can enjoy together. It’s got some pretty funny scenes, and some really cheesy ones. But hey, we’re talking about the Chipmunks here! So for a family comedy, this one is a hit.
The Night Court theme song will never get old...
Another trip down 80’s memory lane comes this time courtesy of Warner Home Video with their release of Night Court: The Complete Third Season on DVD. I enjoyed this set a lot as it brought back so many memories of my youth. As I popped in the first of this three disc set into my DVD player, that familiar theme song rang through my head, reminding me of the fun times I had watching this show. Judge Harry and gang are all here in 22 hilarious episodes packed into this collectible set. Overall, this is one set that doesn’t let down and reminded me of one of TV’s great sitcoms from the 80’s.
I can never get tired of seeing the cartoons of my youth get released on DVD. Speaking of that, Tom and Jerry's Greatest Chases, Vol. 4 is out on DVD. This DVD contains 14 classic cartoons from the craziest cat/mouse duo. Seeing these two go at it is absolutely hilarious, and this set is a lot of fun to watch. The running time is over an hour, but I would have liked to see it hit closer to the two hour mark. However, this set is still a great one to check out for all the hilarious insanity that’s included.
The episodes included are:
The Mouse Comes to Dinner
Springtime For Thomas
Trap Happy
Polka-Dot Puss
Saturday Evening Puss
Little Quacker
Cruise Cat
The Missing Mouse
Jerry and Jumbo
Just Ducky
Little School Mouse
Tom and Cherie
Muscle Beach Tom
Down Beat Bear
FANTASTIC!
That would have to be the one word I'd use to describe the hit show Flashforward. This conspiracy/thriller centers on a global event when every human blacked out for two minutes and seventeen seconds and gets to see a glimpse of their life in the near future. Exactly WHAT caused it and WHO is behind this catastrophe is the fuel that keeps the show running. From the story to the acting to the shocking scenes that unfold, this show is pretty mind-blowing. I got the chance to see the first 10 episodes on the show’s recent DVD release. This 2-disc set is an absolute gem with the 10 episodes and extra bonus features. Features such as a teaser to an upcoming episode, and a behind the scenes look at the pilot. From the moment I popped in the first DVD, I was hooked. Now after seeing this set, I am stoked to see what lies ahead for this series!
There’s nothing like a little Scooby-Doo to brighten up your day. For all you fans of the Mystery Inc. gang, they’re back again in Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo. This brand new DVD from WHV follows the gang as they visit Daphne’s sister Madelyn at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy. As expected, they discover there are some strange happenings going on. In particular, people have reported sightings of a giant Gryphon. Leave it to Scoob and the gang to uncover what’s really going on. If you are looking for a video to give you some good laughs, Abracadabra-Doo should do the trick. 
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