Archive for December, 2009

Can Redbox survive without a good selection?

Can Redbox survive without a good selection?

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 No Comments

When I want to rent a movie, its a little annoying if its out of stock, but it really toasts my crunchies if the place I fo to get it from doesn’t stock it at all.  Redbox, the automated DVD rental kiosk has entered the very competitive industry with an aggressive roll out of locations, [...]

Avatar movie review

Avatar movie review

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 1 Comment

This week we review the much anticipated James Cameron film… Aliens…I mean Terminator…no no that’s not right..it was Titanic. Actually, hard to believe, but Titanic was the last Big movie directed by Cameron.  Do I have your attention now?  I meant Avatar of course!!!  Written and directed by James Cameron, with a MONSTER budget of [...]

Merry Christmas from Mike Thinks News

Merry Christmas from Mike Thinks News

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 No Comments

Wow, its been a long and rough year hasn’t it?  First I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone for listening, and all your emails, voicemails, twitters etc.  The podcasting community has grown, but is still one of the most gracious and giving groups that exists.  When looking back over the year, I can’t [...]

Angels and Demons movie review

Angels and Demons movie review

Friday, December 18, 2009 No Comments

This week we review “Angels and Demons” the second installment in The Da Vinci Code from author Dan Howard.  Director Ron Howard (who also directed the first movie) takes us on a journey through Rome and Vatican City. The movie takes us to actual locations such as Piazza del Popolo, The Pantheon and the Royal [...]

Huge early termination fees, theres a map for that

Huge early termination fees, theres a map for that

Monday, December 7, 2009 No Comments

The new Verizon Wireless commercials “There’s a Map for That” campaign have gotten a little more attention than they may have wanted over the cell phone carriers doubling of early termination fees from $175 to $350.  Not only is the FCC looking into this move, several representative on Capital Hill have taken notice as well [...]

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past movie review

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past movie review

Saturday, December 5, 2009 No Comments

This week we review “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” starring Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner. The movie follows McConaughey character Conner Mead along a “A Christmas Carol” type journey as he visits his past, present and future partners. Helping him along his journey was Uncle Wayne, played by Michael Douglas. Who brought an imperfect [...]