As I was thinking about what to write in this week’s column I immediately thought of DAWN OF THE DEAD. This film finally has been released to the masses and still sits atop my five best films I’ve seen this year and holds a dear top slot in my year’s best trailers. I was going to pimp, for free of charge to anyone who would listen, this film and tell every fanatic of this genre to go out and get this DVD…

Eavesdrop on the Venture Bros. archvillain before the season finale…

Pete Jones. The name conjures up reality TV fame for some, a “oh, where have I heard that name before?” from a couple more and a “huh?” from others, but the man will be henceforth known for his own independent, sophomore effort, OUTING RILEY.

The level of din created in the last few weeks by the release of the Special Edition DVDs of George Lucas’s STAR WARS original trilogy was enough to send nerds running up the basement steps to give everyone who will listen a piece of their mind…

It’s been 17 years since the demise of SILVER SPOONS, a good decade plus since his stint on LONESOME DOVE and three years have passed from the last time you’ve seen him on NYPD BLUE. Rick Schroder is far more than the sum of his acting, however. While most stars of Hollywood yearn and pine for their opportunity to direct or produce their own films, usually making these aspirations known at the first opportunity when success finally is bestowed on them, Rick has patiently waited twenty five years to finally take an idea and put it on the screen.

This week I spend some time getting to know a animation artist who has taken great pleasure in exploiting the elderly while, next week, I talk exclusively with Rick Schroder about his struggles and joys in getting his independent movie off the ground. You’ll be surprised what happens when he goes knocking on Hollywood’s door to make his first film. His insights into the movie making process and the battles to get it done DIY style are nothing short of inspirational…